Social psychologist Paul Tiff in this TED Talk demonstrates the science of why it is important to choose poverty over riches. St. Paul of the Cross knew why intuitively, as Read More
Success and Happiness?
There was a recent reflection printed in the N.Y. Times about happiness. The gist of this article was that there are three components of happiness: genes, events and work. That Read More
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Another View of Success
How does each one of us find value to our lives? Is it as simple as how much pleasure we manage to enjoy? Is it a matter of how long Read More
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Ubuntu–I am Because of You
In this Ted Talk, Boyd Varty takes us on a wild African experience and relates it to Nelson Mandela, you and me. He tells us about Solly Mhlongo, a guide Read More
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Being Present
Catholics, and Orthodox, lay special claim to being sacramental churches. Both these communities honor the celebration of seven rituals that are efficacious in linking us to God. They commence early Read More
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Loneliness and Social Media
In the above video, Shimi Cohen reflects on “The Innovation of Loneliness”. He says things like: “I share, therefore, I am…We’re faking experiences…If we are not able to be alone, Read More
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Keeping It Simple
by James Paulin Many people keep to-do lists. These lists organize and prioritize our projects and they help us achieve our goals on time as well as reward us with Read More
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Saints Come and Go
It might sound scandalous to say that saints are IN or OUT of style, given that the world “style” has taken on rather secular and even rakish meaning. It seems Read More
