Can mysticism save the world? That is one of many questions I discussed in my recent talk at the Vancouver…
Category: Psychology
The Inner Warrior
“The true test of a warrior is not without – it is within.” – Lieutenant Commander Worf, Star Trek: The Next…
The Blind God
A night time dream, July 8, 2014: We arrive home from a trip. Our little cat Keely, a lively green-eyed…
Letting Go of Literalism
A Biblical story, from parshat hashavua: The king of Moab approaches the prophet Balaam, hoping to hire Balaam to curse the…
Magical Realism
It’s 1976. I wake up to find myself in my dorm room. The clock says it’s 11:20 am. I have…
Falling Apart
Falling apart is a kind of strength. At least, that’s what I’m learning as I reflect this week on…
Strength of Spirit, Disciplines of Love
Week two of the Omer count: Gevurah, i.e. strength, discipline, judgment. Reflect on two different explorations of the meaning of…
Impossible Love
Love is impossible. That’s just the way it is. Love stimulates growth and change, so love never sits still or…
Fifty-five Alive!
Today is my 55th birthday. It’s a bittersweet day. Today I receive my small inheritance, half the proceeds from the sale…