Mythology
How to Become a Hero (or just be a better human being)
The famous mythologist, Joseph Campbell, has the answer to becoming a better person. And it only takes two steps!
philosophy
Hate is Always Hate
When anger leads to hate, it doesn’t matter if the anger is justified.
Self-Improvement
Growth Mindset
A short creative piece about learning, growth, and the problems of a “productivity-oriented” mindset.
Health
Self-Care in Violent Times
A reminder of what we face, and what we must do to hold the line.
We Don’t Have Time for Grief
A broken culture, but through the cracks, a light shines.
Organization
Revelation
There is something wrong with our sense of time.
“Don’t Be a D*ck”
The best advice for people online.
Communication
Our Stories About the World Change the World
How our everyday stories create our social reality, and how changing them can make the world better.
Essay
The Unenlightened Generalists
Self-betterment and the power of failure.
philosophy
Sacredness and Work
How can we experience the numinous in a world like ours?
Communication
Communicating in a Time of Pandemics
how can we talk to one another about the serious issues when we can’t even be in the same room?
Zen
We Owe the World our Attention
And our attention can change the world. Climate change, refugee crisis, nuclear proliferation — what if we could help change all this with one simple shift in our thinking?