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Buddhist monastic shares path to present‑moment joy
In a newly translated dialogue, journalist Irmgard Kirchner talks with Santacitta Bhikkhuni, a former avant‑garde dancer now a Theravada monastic. Santacitta describes Buddhism as a healing path that dissolves delusion and attachment, using the four vipallasa to show how misperceptions create stress. She says true joy arises from present‑moment awareness.
Mayo Gaelic football star Pádraig O’Hora is preparing to summit Mount Everest in May 2024, after a series of extreme endurance challenges including a recent climb of Aconcagua. He frames the expedition as a mental‑health antidote, partnering with the Mayo Mental Health Association to raise awareness. O’Hora balances the climb with family commitments, noting the personal sacrifice but emphasizing the potential long‑term benefits for his children. He will document the journey in a diary for The Irish Times, offering a rare glimpse into an athlete’s high‑altitude quest.
During the first night of Passover, Iran launched its largest missile barrage on Israel since the war began, while Hezbollah fired rockets from Lebanon, prompting nationwide sirens. In this context, 91‑year‑old Gidon faced a personal dilemma: travel to a family...
The latest "Happiness Break" episode features poet‑author Yrsa Daley‑Ward leading a short meditation that frames uncertainty and silence as fertile ground for personal growth. The six‑step practice guides listeners through stillness, naming doubt, and ending with self‑compassion. By blending poetic...
Imagine trying to explain to the 2019 version of you what you have lived and are living through.
The First Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints published its 2026 Easter address, underscoring the Ascension of Jesus Christ as the cornerstone of the season. The message calls members to deepen personal testimony of the Resurrection,...
The April 2026 edition of Der Herold der Christlichen Wissenschaft and its Portuguese counterpart, O Arauto da Ciência Cristã, released three new articles that delve into eternal life, the nature of God as spirit, and the liberating power of forgiveness....
Hanuman’s strength is his devotion. Through sheer devotion, he stands out, shining, and becomes as significant as his object of devotion. Let that become a part of your life. #SadhguruQuotes https://t.co/OslWQGD5g6
Pope Francis commemorated the 150th anniversary of the Our Lady of Pompeii image, urging Catholics to rediscover the rosary as a tool for evangelization during the upcoming 2025 Jubilee Year of Hope. The address highlighted the shrine’s historic draw of...
We create our reality by what we’re noticing Have you noticed that? (Pun intended) 👀
The fact that the universe doesn’t care about you doesn’t mean that other humans don’t care about you, or that we don’t have to care about other humans. That is, there is a purpose, there is a meaning: that is,...
Renowned happiness ambassador Happpy AiR unveiled his new book, Live Each Day as a New Life, at a launch in Bengaluru’s Kemp Fort Mall. Marketed as India’s first “Happiness Book,” it presents a day‑by‑day mindfulness framework aimed at busy readers...
Our minds are not naturally capable of understanding the preciousness of our existence. That was the single omnipresent concept at my deepest experience of 5-MeO-DMT. Ten days later, the resonance remains. This felt deeply unsettling. We humans are a breakout...
Archaeologists analyzing residue from Bes‑shaped ritual mugs uncovered a psychotropic brew containing harmaline from Syrian rue and aporphine from the Egyptian lotus, alongside honey, sesame, pine nuts, licorice and grapes. DNA and chemical profiling confirmed the mixture was deliberately prepared...
In this episode, host Jim Baer talks with Rabbi David Wolpe, a leading American rabbi and former Harvard Kennedy School fellow, about the role of religion in modern life. Wolpe argues that religion is a diverse, action‑oriented force that builds...
10 days post 5-MeO-DMT > my body can't sleep enough > I'll sleep 8 hrs + midday hr nap + 9hrs that night > mind feels really fast > sex drive is up by 2-3x > kid vibe excitement levels about life > dreams...
Wellness educator Wendy O’Leary introduces a guided meditation designed to help individuals access genuine happiness even during hardship. The practice combines body‑scan techniques with vivid recollection of joyful moments, encouraging participants to acknowledge difficult emotions while expanding the felt sense...
The Dalai Lama has publicly endorsed Pope Leo XIII’s Palm Sunday appeal for peace, urging an immediate end to armed conflicts in the Middle East, Ukraine and elsewhere. The joint interfaith statement arrives as hostilities between Iran and Israel and...
I so enjoyed the opportunity to join Derrick Fennell on the @NexGen Podcast One. A great conversation about how clarity, faith, and resilience can transform your life and unlock your true potential. Link to the full episode in the comments.
An essay recounts the author’s journey from a military‑oriented upbringing in Northern Virginia to graduate studies in philosophy, highlighting how unexpected exposure to a student‑led philosophy club sparked a lifelong passion. The narrative weaves personal challenges—including the COVID‑19 pandemic, a...
Good morning☀️ In Genesis, we see the story of Joseph betrayed, sold into slavery, and walking through seasons that looked dark and hopeless. Yet, he clung to God’s promises. “You intended to harm me, but God intended it...
Most young believers are saved but have no idea why they exist. They pray, they serve, and they show up. But deep down: "God, why am I actually here?" I wrote something that answers that question practically; DESTINY DECODED grab it here 👇 https://selar.com/destinydecoded Remember: you were...
The Tricycle newsletter explores Yogacara, the “mind‑only” school of Mahayana Buddhism that emerged in 3rd‑century India and was systematized by the monk brothers Asanga and Vasubandhu. Its central doctrine, vijñaptimātratā, argues that all experience is a mental construction shaped by...
How do we know what we want? Milan Kundera, born on this day in 1929, on the central ambivalences of life and love https://t.co/YiTk12J73j
Game Changer: Studying the Bible Everyday 💥 See full video here: https://t.co/7kfu12LQNy #biblestudy #jamestour https://t.co/mlHvfxRbVN
Rabbanit Leah Sarna and therapist Dashti are championing a new practice that frames Passover’s physical cleaning as a mental detox, calling it “internal chametz.” The movement links ancient ritual to modern self‑care, encouraging Jews to identify and release ego, guilt...
Since 2008, the number of young people who feel their life is meaningless has exploded. Harvard professor @arthurbrooks has a theory about why — and a plan. https://t.co/seL4Dca2Pg
“The ultimate aim of the ego is not to see something, but to be something.” – Allama Iqbal https://t.co/PqdxF7Hc0X
Rebwar Fatah’s essay draws a parallel between 12th‑century Persian mystic Farid ud‑Din Attar and 19th‑century German philosopher G.W.F. Hegel, showing how both treat alienation not as failure but as a catalyst for self‑realisation. Attar’s *Conference of the Birds* depicts the soul’s journey...
Two thoughts from Gaston Bachelard “It is better to live in a state of impermanence than in one of finality.” "Why should the actions of the imagination not be as real as those of perception?"
“God gave you a gift of 86,400 seconds today. Have you used one to say “thank you?” — William A. Ward Thank you my friends. You know who you are. https://t.co/bn8R2piuFt
Jalal al‑Din Rumi’s poetry frames emptiness not as lack but as a fertile void that precedes creation, urging seekers to empty the self to experience divine love. He depicts self‑negation as a conscious sacrifice, using chants like “Bismillah” to dissolve...
Feels like Stoicism is everywhere right now. Has been for some time. And there’s a lot of value in it. But I keep wondering… at what point does a philosophy we use quietly become something we follow too closely? Curious where you...
Being Playful does not mean you do not take life seriously. It means you do not take yourself too seriously. #SadhguruQuotes https://t.co/24OzEOJukq
Zahra Rashid’s new poem weaves Sufi philosophy with Rumi’s verses, using the traditional taḍmin technique to embed classical lines within her own reflections. The piece traces a cyclical journey of death and rebirth, moving from matter to plant, animal, human,...
The world may feel broken and full of sin but there is HOPE. 🙏 Jesus didn’t leave us here without a way. He gave us eternity with Him. All we have to do is repent, surrender our lives, and...
In this episode, the host explores how attachment fears operate like massive, invisible blue whales beneath the surface of relationships, using a vivid Hawaiian ocean metaphor drawn from a personal kayaking argument with her ex-husband. She illustrates how everyday conflicts—like...
This graph made me think of Julian Jaynes' iconic, trippy work on how language is the substrate of consciousness (at least in humans). - Either we didn't evolve past the voices in our head; we just externalized them to servers. OR (and...
Psychologist Pamela Steele, PhD, founder of Navigate Grief, introduced a spiritual framework that positions grief as a companion rather than an enemy. Her interview highlights personal loss, practical coping strategies, and a call to shift cultural expectations around mourning.
Recent discourse questions whether individual thoughts create reality, juxtaposing New Age claims with sociological critiques. The essay argues that while consciousness underlies existence, social structures, institutions, and cultural narratives largely shape personal psychology and behavior. It cites Hannah Arendt and Murray Bookchin to...
The Royal Government of Bhutan, the Conscious Food Systems Alliance and UNDP launched the Global Conscious Food Systems Summit 2026, scheduled for Aug. 31‑Sep. 4 in Paro. Over 500 leaders gathered online to announce a framework that puts culture, wellbeing and collective...
Light Watkins explaining how inner work helps to expand awareness, using his glasses metaphor Drop a 👓 if you found it helpful
Elise Loehnen’s solo podcast episode explores a recent Yeshua channeling session with forensic medium Carissa Schumacher, highlighting why most people struggle to truly listen. She outlines seven common listening barriers—laziness, arrogance, self‑absorption, lack of training, noise, bias, and avoidance—and contrasts...
10 questions I ask myself at the end of each month (to set up a better month ahead) 1️⃣ What did I do this month that actually mattered to me? 2️⃣ Where did my time go that I didn’t intend it to? 3️⃣ What...
Nicole Daedone, co‑founder of the controversial wellness company OneTaste, was sentenced to nine years in federal prison and ordered to forfeit $12 million after a jury found she ran a forced‑labor scheme linked to the organization’s “orgasmic meditation” practice. The case...
Thoughts this morning during prayer and quiet time with God reading my Bible. Instead of asking, “Will they like me? Will they accept me?” Ask yourself: Is the way I’m living my life right now acceptable to Christ? Does...
Opinion | Michael Pollan’s Journey to the Borderlands of Consciousness - The New York Times https://t.co/seUEos1s6e
The post opens with a personal reflection on Holy Week, urging readers to pause and contemplate the days leading up to Easter. It then shifts to geopolitical news, noting that the war in Iran remains volatile and that details are...
He left the 99. He came for me. He’s coming for you too. 📖 Luke 15:4🩷 https://t.co/j1KAjWeGFL
The article argues that intentional asymmetry—whether in breathing patterns, design, or leadership routines—enhances focus and engagement. Symmetric practices quickly become autopilot, while irregular patterns create perceptual disfluency that keeps the brain active. Drawing on neuroscience, Zen aesthetics (fukinsei), and examples...
Pope Leo XIV used his Palm Sunday Mass at St. Peter's Square to declare that God does not listen to the prayers of war‑makers, citing the Iran conflict and the war in Ukraine. The blunt rebuke, framed around Jesus as...
