Topic: 4th Principle: Search for Truth and Meaning

Celebrations of Rebirth

Spring, and especially Easter, represents a time of rebirth in ourselves, our relationships, and in nature.  We often seek to leave the old behind and struggle on the path to the new.  Also, we often struggle with finding the new in the world around us.  What … read more.

Time for a Change? That’s the Essence of Life!

For many people dealing with change can be distressing, but change is in fact one of the attributes of existence. Understanding impermanence establishes a foundation for happiness. It is part of Buddhist philosophy and puts the lie to the phrase “People don’t change!”

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Discussion Forum: Three Types of Silence

In his fantasy novel, The Name of the Wind, Patrick Rothfuss beautifully describes three types of silence near the beginning of the novel. These types are: the hollow silence, the expectant silence, and the awkward silence. Perhaps there are many other types of silence. We … read more.

Own Your Stuff and Clear Up the Waters

We better trust the path forward when our leaders and fellow travelers take responsibility for their mistakes. We can make better decisions about the future when nobody is muddying up the waters. How can we create clarity and justice for others in the choices we … read more.