When my daughters were younger, they played basketball. One afternoon, the week before Christmas, my wife and I sat...
Relationships
The Spiritual Lessons of the Movie, “White Christmas”
White Christmas is a film my family has watched together since my girls were toddlers. It includes Bing Crosby’s...
Sing While There is Voice Left

Sing While There is Voice Left by Trudy Boyle I read a book, as a young 20 year old...
Why Your Resolutions Should Wait
The beginning of the New Year is seen as a transition for many of us. It’s a time to...
Take a Peek Inside a Naikan Retreat (Day 1)
This is our first full day of the Fall Naikan Retreat. It’s the 30th year I’ve had the privilege...
Our Lives Are Grounded in Activity and Passivity – What’s Missing?
When we’re not active, we tend to fall into passivity. We watch TV after a hard day at work. ...
Capturing the Treasures and Teachings of the Year
An enjoyable way to come to closure at the end of a year is to make a map of...
The Election Will Not Save Us
For the next few days the airwaves will be saturated with political parties boasting of their victory in the...