From art to nature to philosophy, I have generally always enjoyed deep exploration of topics on my own. While not necessarily “shy,” I have found that social interactions are best if limited and well-defined. And in those conversations, I love it when we can move beyond the chit-chat of daily life to topics that I find deep and meaningful. These are just a couple of my personality traits that nudge

I recently heard a “Dharma talk” question and answer session with an esteemed Korean Buddhist monk. A question came from the audience from a smart, well-read and travelled woman. She asked the monk how she could help people around her who were suffering and causing her to suffer. The answer was not what I expected. The monk first asked her how she knew they were suffering. She replied that it

For several years, health experts have been warning about increased mental health strain on America’s young people. Social media took its toll. Global warming continues to cause fear and anger. And most recently, the global pandemic has led to unprecedented levels of isolation and hopelessness. Social media has largely been a silent problem, tricking young people and adults alike into thinking that it is a benign medium to socialize and