Passover

The narrative of the Exodus, the journey from bondage to freedom, symbolizes the central theme of the ancient Indian philosophy of Vedanta. Religions may be broadly understood as comprising two aspects: philosophy and ritual. The former presents universal truths about the human (more…)

Addiction: Just Say No Just Doesn’t Work

Taste me, you will see More is all you need Metallica, Master of Puppets The idea of the ‘addictive personality’ is false. Every person’s mind is susceptible to addiction if it is not properly guided, and any experience can become the object of addiction. (more…)

Ingratitude: The Real Traitor

Ingratitude, more strong than traitors’ arms, Quite vanquish’d him: Shakespeare, The Life and Death of Julius Caesar (III.ii) While people’s attention is preoccupied with political in-fighting and accusations of treasonous behavior, a more insidious traitor continues to subvert individual well-being and collective harmony: ingratitude. The (more…)

Sacrifice, Self-development, the Search for Meaning

  The search for meaning is a powerful motivator in human life.  A life devoid of meaning feels empty and oppressive.  And a collapse of meaning is potentially destructive as pathological beliefs and behaviors can rush in to fill the void.  But (more…)