Donald Trump has lost touch with his inner self. He has what Parker J. Palmer refers to as “the empty-self syndrome.” This empty self is constantly and chronically hungry but the host lacks utter awareness of his own hunger. This is what makes Trump, and so many other bullies utterly dangerous.

Sammie Sanders didn’t know what to be afraid of. This sometimes made her brave, other times foolish. Her mother was a single mom who didn’t pay much attention to Sammie or her younger sister, Jeannie. Her mom was in a sort of perpetual motion to find the perfect man. From …

A healthy dose of (productive) doubt can be an enriching and favorable state of mind, leading you to consult your own inner wisdom and question events around you.

Research has shown us time and again that potent creative ideas result from encountering different points of view, perspectives and disciplines.

Indifference prevents us from exploring circumstances and possibilities, as well as the internal landscape of our own heart and mind. It makes us less vulnerable, available and effective.

“You’ve made me a keeper of vineyards, yet my own vineyard I’ve not kept.” I sent this Song of Solomon verse out as my last Wednesday evening’s sermon.

Often people become angry because they’re not getting what they want or they’re not receiving the recognition they believe they deserve.

To all the Lindsay Lohans out there: Don’t take “failure” as yours. AA is a “one size fits all” recovery program that helps only a small minority.

Letting go of our need to know, to convert others, or to be certain brings us into the present experience, whatever that may be.

Problem-solving can limit our ability to see the larger picture and the possibilities that a difficult experience may give rise to.