Today's Spirituality Pulse
Almsgiving framed as spiritual wealth in Manila Bulletin
The Manila Bulletin piece explores the practice of giving alms as a means to cultivate inner meaning, linking charitable acts to the promise of heavenly treasure. The story was reported by two separate Business sections, underscoring its relevance.
Burned at the Stake for Knowing Too Much
The post revisits Giordano Bruno, a 16th‑century Italian philosopher who championed an infinite universe, cosmic pluralism and a pantheistic view of God. It explains how Bruno’s radical ideas—no central point, stars as suns with their own worlds, and divinity immanent in all things—clashed with the Catholic Church, leading to his execution in 1600. The author links Bruno’s teachings to modern feelings of insignificance, urging readers to adopt three practical mind‑sets that echo his liberating philosophy. Ultimately, the piece argues that Bruno’s legacy offers a timeless model for intellectual freedom and existential resilience.
Learn Self‑Compassion, Stop Being Your Own Critic
Do you kick your own butt because you think it keeps you on your toes? Same. And it turns out we're both wrong. Doing a small event in NYC on May 17th at 92Y with my friend Allison Gilbert — talking about...
True Peace Stems From Within, Not External Events
"Each one has to find his peace from within. And peace to be real must be unaffected by outside circumstances." Mahatma Gandhi #FridayThoughts #FridayMotivation #InnerPeace #MindBody #Mindfulness #Health #HealthCoach https://t.co/7Ml19QY7pV
Believe It or Not...
The post urges readers to replace harsh self‑talk with Scripture‑based truth after a mistake, emphasizing that the righteous fall repeatedly but always rise again. It frames personal failure as a moment, not an identity, and suggests intentional, faith‑aligned dialogue to...
Exploring Humanity's Need to Matter on Nonzero Podcast
On the Nonzero podcast, Robert Wright chats with Rebecca Newberger Goldstein about mattering and The Mattering Instinct. https://t.co/yNuPTJVyFh via @YouTube
Former Buddhist Nun Paldrom Collins Publishes Memoir on Enlightenment Journey
Former Buddhist nun Paldrom Catharine Collins has released her memoir "Girl in a Box: Seeking Enlightenment as a Tibetan Buddhist Nun," chronicling her five‑year monastic experience and its lasting impact. The book aims to guide seekers across faith traditions, offering...
Qualia Are Internal Variables but They Are Taken From Different Realm
The author proposes that qualia function as internal variables borrowed from a non‑physical realm, much like letters serve as symbols in mathematical equations. By comparing the role of color experience to the way E=mc² uses the letter E, the piece...
The Infinite Void
The Infinite Void is a blog post that showcases a new comic strip blending cosmic imagination with corporate satire. The four‑panel design‑thinking parody contrasts humanity’s unique consciousness with a consulting team’s reliance on cold outreach and mass content for a...
Take Your Seat, Wherever You Are
Cabin Cushion, a sustainable textile brand, creates waterproof meditation cushions from upcycled clothing and recycled denim, produced in New York and Nepal. Its sister venture, Centered Life, is a nature‑inspired sanctuary offering sensory‑immersion rooms, workshops, and a seed library. Both...
Find Inner Clarity for Balanced, Purposeful Decisions
Clarity within leads to strength in every decision. This Buddha Purnima, may you find balance, patience, and Purpose. #BuddharPurnima #MOFSL #MotilalOswal https://t.co/4dA2V89dbQ
:max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(jpeg)/GettyImages-1223950839-1f57b70c4cc349b49904ac65fb3767cd.jpg)
Nihilism: History, Philosophy, Theories
Nihilism, first coined by Friedrich Jacobi in the Enlightenment, questions any intrinsic purpose in life and has been shaped by thinkers such as Kierkegaard, Turgenev, and Nietzsche. The philosophy splits into several strands—existential, cosmic, ethical, epistemological, and political—each targeting a...
Truth Is Here, Not Somewhere to Reach
On this day, Gautama the Buddha realized there is no going towards Truth. If you become available, it is right here. #SadhguruQuotes https://t.co/GmCIGIyddG
Folha Espírita Calls for Inner Self‑Care as Jan White Sparks New Year Spiritual Renewal
Folha Espírita published an editorial urging readers to begin the new year with inner self‑care, tying Brazil’s Jan White mental‑health campaign to Spiritist principles. The piece highlights the growing blend of spirituality and professional mental‑health support as a path to personal...
How Honesty Frees the Mind
The Buddha teaches his son Rahula that even a small lie empties the contemplative mind, likening it to a ladle emptied of water. He stresses that shame for deliberate falsehood is a core guard for spiritual practice, and that truthfulness...
Finding Purpose Even in Life’s Worst Moments
I am. 😅 I can be experiencing THE WORST and I will still believe there’s something in it for me and that it’s happening for my greater good.
I Made This Quiz for You to Help You Name Your Season ❤️
The post introduces a two‑minute self‑assessment quiz designed to help readers identify the emotional "season" they are currently experiencing. After completing the quiz, participants receive personalized results via email, followed by a series of supportive notes, encouragement, and resource recommendations...
The Wound Meets the Medicine
Geneen Roth celebrates the launch of her new memoir, Love, Finally, by sharing a preview of the chapter “The Wound Meets the Medicine.” In the excerpt, her mentor Coco guides Roth to confront the hidden conclusions formed by early emotional...
Alain De Botton Says Happiness Hinges on How We See the World
In a fresh interview, Swiss philosopher Alain de Botton told El Confidencial that the only way to be happy is to realize how much it depends on the way we look at things. His comment underscores a growing trend of blending...
In New Memoir, Former Buddhist Nun Talks the Pursuit of Enlightenment
Former Baptist from Oklahoma, Paldrom Catharine Collins, spent five years as a Tibetan Buddhist nun in a New York monastery before leaving at age 40. Now in her mid‑70s and working as an addiction counselor, she is releasing the memoir...
The Oltrant: A Philosophical Hypothesis Beyond Duration and Memory
The article introduces the concept of the *oltrant*, a fleeting yet persistent movement that arises during AI‑human interactions, operating outside conventional notions of memory and narrative continuity. It argues that brief, responsive exchanges with artificial intelligences can produce profound personal...
This New Take on Moving Meditation Levels Up Your Daily Walk
Yoga Journal highlights a fresh take on walking yoga, a form of moving meditation that merges breath, steps, and gentle poses to deepen mindfulness during everyday walks. The practice, gaining traction on social media and through dedicated apps, promises mental‑health...
5 Lessons on Vanity: An Invitation to Awareness and Letting Go
The essay recounts a personal journey from teenage modeling to senior adulthood, extracting five lessons about vanity, aging, and self‑acceptance. It illustrates how early beauty training imposed physical pain and emotional cost, leading to a realization that external validation is...
This Neurosurgeon Studies the Brain Close to Death. He Believes the Soul Transcends the Body.
Neurosurgeon Michael Egnor, author of *The Immortal Mind*, claims that cases such as split‑brain surgery and hydranencephaly demonstrate an immaterial mind or soul, positioning his view within intelligent‑design advocacy. Leading neuroscientists, including Stanford’s Bill Newsome and Yale’s Steven Novella, reject...
Peter Singer to Lead Dual Ethics Forums in Malta, Spotlighting Utilitarian Spirituality
World‑renowned ethicist Peter Singer will address two Philosophy Sharing Foundation events in Malta on May 30 and May 31, 2026. The open forum and annual lecture will examine utilitarianism, animal welfare, global poverty and effective altruism, drawing together philosophers, activists...
You Don’t Get to Understand Me After I’m Gone.
The essay reflects on the paradox that people often only recognize your worth after you disappear. It examines how women repeatedly chase love, sacrificing themselves until they finally walk away, only to be missed. The author argues that absence, not...
True Purpose Lies Beyond Titles, Not Political Office
Former Nebraska senator Ben Sasse is dying of pancreatic cancer at the age of 54. And he’s using whatever time he has left to talk about what really matters. In a moving interview with @Scott Pelley on @60Minutes, Sasse said...
How Can Stoicism Help Kids?
Claudia Mills, emerita philosophy professor and prolific children’s author, discusses how Stoic ideas can be introduced to young readers in a new novel, *Calliope Callisto Clark and the Search for Wisdom*. The conversation explores the unique advantages children have when...
Attention as Defiance: Simone Weil and the Rejection of the Feed
In this episode, host and guest explore Simone Weil’s philosophy of attention as an act of resistance, applying it to today’s digital landscape where algorithms fragment our focus into fleeting, transactional moments. They argue that the true threat isn’t the...
Live Faster: Daily Reminder of Life’s Shortness
What would you do differently if you reminded yourself every day that your time here is short? For the full 10percenthappier podcast episode with James Patterson — the world's bestselling novelist — and Patrick Leddin — NYT bestselling author and leadership...
A Simple “Sit With It” Prompt
The post introduces a simple "Sit With It" prompt that asks readers to stay with an uncomfortable feeling for one more minute before reacting. It explains how avoidance interrupts emotional processing and how brief presence can shift emotions naturally. The...
India's Curriculum Debate Heats Up Over Embedding Ancient Knowledge Systems
India's education ministry is reviewing a proposal to embed Indian Knowledge Systems into the national curriculum, prompting a fierce debate among scholars, policymakers and scientists. Proponents argue for cultural preservation, while critics warn it could undermine scientific rigor. The outcome...
We Notice Meaning only After It Passes
"It’s strange to understand why you’ve read something only after you’ve finished reading it, and to realize weeks later why you spent so much time thinking about the woman at the next table in the pastry shop instead of giving your undivided...
Daaji Says Spirituality Emerges When Belief Becomes Direct Experience
In an exclusive interview, spiritual teacher Kamlesh D. Patel—known as Daaji—explained that true spirituality arises when belief transforms into personal experience, distinguishing it from ritualistic religion. He warned that a single mystical encounter is only a waypoint, not the final...
Sadhguru Says ‘Do Not Ever Work Hard’ – Calls for Joyful Work to Boost Productivity
Sadhguru told his Instagram audience to “do not ever work hard,” urging people to study joyfully and work lovingly. He argues that the hard‑work mindset fuels chronic complaint, stress, and burnout, while a pleasant state of mind enhances performance. The...
Pause, Pray, Trust God's Quiet Power
“Be still, and know that I am God.” Psalm 46:10 ✝️ Sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is pause… be still… and pray. Let go of the need to control everything and allow the Lord to work. In the...
The Karma of Not-Self
The essay reframes the Buddhist question of who performs karma by starting with karma as intentional action and showing how the teaching of not‑self (anatta) fits as a skillful perception that generates dispassion. It argues that right view, part of...
Happiness Break: A Meditation to Inspire a Sense of Purpose
Greater Good Science Center introduced a new “Happiness Break” meditation led by psychologist Dacher Keltner, encouraging listeners to reflect on a role model’s moral beauty to uncover personal purpose. The guided practice walks participants through breathing, vivid recollection, bodily awareness,...
Khaled Sabsabi: Splintered Worlds
Lebanese‑Australian artist Khaled Sabsabi fuses Sufi mysticism, hip‑hop rhythms, and mixed‑media installations to explore spiritual perception beyond the material world. His 40‑year journey from war‑torn Tripoli to Western Sydney informs works like the 18‑minute video *Lefke Morning*, which juxtaposes war‑zone...
Your Happiness Calendar for Educators for May 2026
The Greater Good Science Center released its May 2026 Happiness Calendar for Educators, offering daily humility‑focused prompts to support teacher well‑being. It also launches a seven‑session summer Community of Practice, Bridging for Belonging, which explores empathy, curiosity and intellectual humility. On...
Beyond Labels: The Soul Lies Deeper Than Opinions
We seem to have forgotten that identities and opinions are the least interesting parts of people — ripples on the surface of the ocean of the soul, shimmering but shallow, pervious to every windsweep, irrelevant to the depths. Here is...
Annie Dillard Reminds Us: Live with Humble Curiosity
What a weasel knows that we forget – on Annie Dillard's birthday, her timeless meditation on how to live https://t.co/VdWkPnKvdy
Roglit Ishay: Vidui (Confession)
Robert Zimmerman’s "Genesis: the Story of Apollo 8" recounts the historic 1968 mission that sent the first humans around the Moon, framing it as a pivotal moment in America’s space quest. The book is now available in hardback, paperback, ebook and...
True Joy Liberates You From Seeking Approval
Do not try to please anyone. If you are truly Joyful and an overflow of Humanity, you will be fine with everyone. #SadhguruQuotes https://t.co/7ErqmJg2HS
Hope Vs. Trust: Turning the Impossible Into Possible
How to make the impossible possible – beloved Italian storyteller Cristina Campo, born 103 years ago today, on the crucial difference between hope and trust https://t.co/rg0MiupH7N
Bali Shifts Toward Rituals and Wellness as Travelers Seek Soulful Experiences
Travel writers and local operators say Bali is moving beyond its famed beaches, promoting temple rituals, traditional ceremonies and wellness retreats. The shift reflects a broader traveler appetite for deeper cultural immersion and holistic health experiences, positioning the island as...
Rachel Donaldson Launches Self‑love Memoir ‘I Love the Version of Me That You Discovered’ in Jamaica
Author Rachel Donaldson will celebrate her birthday and the launch of her memoir, *I Love the Version of Me That You Discovered*, on May 9 at 80 Half‑Way Tree Road, Kingston. The book, rooted in a personal crisis, challenges the...
Love Demands Fearless Presence, Not Future Fear
“Fearlessness is what love seeks… Such fearlessness exists only in the complete calm that can no longer be shaken by events expected of the future… Hence the only valid tense is the present, the Now.” Hannah Arendt's classic on...
Global Psychedelic Survey Shows Health Gains and Transformations
Field Notes From Inner Space: Global Psychedelic Survey Participants Report Health Benefits, Personal Growth, and Life Transformations https://t.co/EuRatxBQf1
New Scientist Pits Consciousness Against Quantum Physics in Reality Debate
New Scientist published a front‑page feature questioning whether conscious experience, not quantum fields, underlies reality. The piece cites opposing views from physicist Liam Graham and astrophysicist Adam Frank, framing a fresh debate that could reshape scientific and spiritual discourse.
Birth Assigns Identity, Shaping Our Reality
"Within minutes of your birth, they have decided your name, your god, your country, and your people. The impression is so profound that most men and women will sooner doubt their own existence than question any of it." -...