Why National Pi Day Matters
How on earth could a day about a number matter at all, let alone in our daily lives?
Spirituality & Faith
Why I’m Giving Astrology Another Look
Ilona Fried reexamines her preconceptions as she delves into a world that is considered antiquated in our progressive, ever-more-scientific culture.
An Alternative To The Life You Lead
The gift of regular spiritual practice and how it can be used to transform our lives.
What’s An Ethical Will? And Why Should You Write One?
Wills… the kind that are shared after we pass away… are almost completely focused on “things.” What if we wrote a will that was instead focused on anything but the physical?
Why I Let Go Of My Life’s Purpose
Is finding and living up to our “life’s purpose” worth it? Or simply a burden? And are there any alternatives?
The Magic Of Margery Kempe
She spoke with Jesus regularly. She had spiritual visions. She constantly challenged the Christian medieval authorities and somehow survived. This is the little known story of mystic, pilgrim, and self-confessed lech, Margery Kempe.
Can Smartphones Connect Us To The Divine?
We’re used to thinking that smartphones are just distractions. But what if they could actually connect us to the deepest realities of all?
Hollywood Is The New Religion: And That’s A Good Thing
You may have been led to believe that Religion and Hollywood are at war. Don’t believe it. Today’s Hollywood is religion’s best ally.
When Meditation Gets Real
What happens when we use meditation to explore our griefs, our dark moments, and our difficulties? Adam Lavitt explores his experience doing just that.
What the Scientist Taught the Rabbi About Prayer
Rabbi Matthew Gewirtz describes a moment that forced him to look at his approach to prayer with fresh eyes.