Sabbath is an ancient practice designed to restore both body and soul. It invites us to step out of the relentless flow of ordinary, measured time and enter sacred time – a space where we can reconnect with what is most real and meaningful.
Media has a profound influence on our attention and worldview. The medium shapes the message and in turn our reality.
Our attention is never neutral. It is always training us, shaping our perception, values, emotions, and sense of self.
Human desire is imitative, imitation breeds rivalry, rivalry produces scapegoats, and modern societies, while claiming to defend victims, risk endlessly creating new ones.
Modern translation of the Bible often sacrifices depth for accuracy. We can balance this by looking to the ancient Jewish tradition of Midrash. It encourages a participatory reading of the text that seeks personal transformation rather than just information.
These Japanese principles for mindful living deeply resonated with me. They are simple, yet profound, pointing toward something I believe is missing today: a deeper, more grounded way of living. This is an invitation to explore further.
What if you can stop fighting your anxiety and start living your life. Discover how the 100-year-old Japanese wisdom of Morita Therapy can help you break the cycle and learn to coexist with your feelings while doing what truly matters.
Modern society has not abandoned religion; rather, it has replaced traditional beliefs with new societal ideals. Influential thinkers like Durkheim and Tillich suggest that faith now revolves around ultimate concerns such as social justice or identity. This shift transforms political discourse into a moral battleground, revealing the complexities of modern devotion.
My mother passed away on 28 April 2025. This eulogy was delivered at her funeral service.
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