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belief system Cognition

Our attention shapes who we become

Our attention is never neutral. It is always training us, shaping our perception, values, emotions, and sense of self.

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Why we want what others have (and why it leads to chaos)

Human desire is imitative, imitation breeds rivalry, rivalry produces scapegoats, and modern societies, while claiming to defend victims, risk endlessly creating new ones.

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Faith Spirituality Wisdom & Learning

Beyond the literal: Why your Bible is lost in translation and how to find it

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.

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belief system meditation mental health mindfulness

Japanese principles for mindful living

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.

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burnout fear mental health mindfulness

What if you stopped fighting your anxiety?

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.

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false ideas journey materialism Religion and Politics

We didn’t abandon religion — we just exchanged gods

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.

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healing Identity journey

Eulogy for my mother Angeline Thambiraj

My mother passed away on 28 April 2025. This eulogy was delivered at her funeral service.

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belief system mindfulness Spirituality wisdom

The eye as the lamp of the body

How Jesus illuminates the frame problem and our search for meaning

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belief system

God is not dead

If you have been celebrating the death of the Divine One, you may be in for a surprise because God is not dead. He has morphed into a variety of new secular religions.

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addiction belief system journey

Elephant in the room

When we choose to accept easy solutions to complex problems, we ignore the elephant room.