Beyond our individual cultures, theologies, ideologies and cosmologies, there is a wonder that connects us all. I am curious about the many names we use for God, Buddha, Jesus, Allah,… Read More

Thinking, feeling, being and doing: how do these inform and influence one another? Albert Ellis, of blessed memory, was one of the early pioneers in the field of psychology who… Read More

In today's New York Times, Bruce Feiler writes about the moment his daughter asked him whether God would actually hear her prayers.  http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/17/fashion/17ThisLife.html Arguments, wars and debates have been waged… Read More

RE: last posting's closing lyrics from Solomon Burke's song, "I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel to Be Free:" Nina Simone's version: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-TarrSrx4v0 John Legend's version: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WLQHTndMew   What… Read More

Currently I am reading a beautiful book called Radical Acceptance by Buddhist teacher and psychotherapist Tara Brach, and I am reminded of how we keep circling back to the same questions,… Read More