Articles on wisdom and wise living, drawing from Christian principles, Stoic teachings, and modern psychology and cognitive sciences.
Meditations on The Prayer I grew up in a liturgical church where certain things never changed. The hymns varied. The readings followed the calendar. But one moment was always the same: every Sunday, the congregation rose to say the Lord’s Prayer together. Week after week, year after year, it was always there. I memorized it … Read more
Do you ever feel like you’re constantly trying to fix things, but they are out of your hands? Like you’re responsible for everything, and nothing ever gets better? Do you feel chronic emotional pain trying to make things better? Anxiety Overwhelm Emotional burnout Failed relationships Lack of peace or purpose I am sick and tired … Read more
Improving self-awareness and emotional intelligence takes effort, but the benefits are life-changing. Self-awareness means recognizing our thoughts, feelings, and actions before reacting impulsively. The hard part? It goes against our natural instincts. First Lesson: Measurement If you can’t measure it, then: You can’t understand it. You can’t manage it. You can’t improve it. You can’t … Read more