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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.
On March 28, 2026 Pope Leo XIV addressed Monaco from the Prince's Palace, proclaiming that “the humble who shape history.” The speech linked the principality’s Catholic heritage to a call for justice, humility and peace at a time of growing secular pressure in Europe.
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The first gift is life. The second gift is good health. The third gift is to love and be loved. The fourth gift is peace of mind. There are no other gifts that matter as much. The fifth gift is...
Mindful Solutions Houston delivers personalized counseling, workshops, and family programs that embed mindfulness into daily life for residents of the fast‑growing city. The provider blends therapeutic techniques with educational consulting to address anxiety, depression, relationship stress, and broader community well‑being....
“Life will break you,” Louise Erdrich wrote in her passionate insistence that “you are here to risk your heart.” It can happen with a shattering, or with a thousand small fissures, but the great paradox — the great salvation —...
Pope Leo XIV issued his first World Day of Prayer for Vocations message, titled “The Inner Discovery of God’s Gift,” on March 25, 2026, urging Catholics worldwide to nurture interior prayer and discernment. The address links the Good Shepherd Sunday...
The post argues that every emotional cue is a precise data point from the subconscious, not random turbulence. Ignoring these signals creates structural distortions that manifest as recurring personal and professional limits. By learning to decode the signals and trace...
Sip Saturday, written by Christian author M.H. Elrich, recounts her personal "wilderness experience" of spiritual emptiness after marriage and how community, Bible study, and reliance on the Holy Spirit restored her purpose. She links the biblical warning in Hebrews 3:17...
Mysticism is a way of exploring that which cannot be perceived by the five senses. What is the use of it? There is no use. But without it, you live a poor life. Mysticism is neither about utility nor is...
Dame Sarah Mullally was enthroned as the first female Archbishop of Canterbury in a ceremony that blended ancient rites with modern symbolism. Her appointment highlights a turning point for gender equality within the Church of England and sets a new...
The post highlights Rabbi Shai Held’s new theological work, *Judaism is About Love*, and its exploration of love as a central Jewish value. It references a recent podcast episode where Held discusses how love counters fear and shapes ethical behavior....
On December 1, 2025 a Triratna Buddhist monk and four sangha members meditated for twelve hours on London’s Circle line to raise funds for a new UK centre and to protest urban noise. The silent sit, filmed and shared by...
A lot of people don’t actually want the life they’re living… they just haven’t given themselves permission to admit it yet. Because once you admit it, you have to do something about it. And that’s the part that feels scary....
If you’re going to use all that energy to hang on, and all it does is stress your mind, you might as well reverse it and work on letting go.
Big Think released a feature titled “The inner life we’re trading away,” in which neuroscientist Christof Koch warns that AI‑driven relationships and a productivity‑obsessed culture are hollowing out human consciousness. The piece, part of the “How not to become like...
On introspection. Confucius: “He who conquers himself is the mightiest warrior.” Augustine: “Return to yourself. In the inner man dwells truth.” Descartes: “I think, therefore I am.” A9: "Nah" https://t.co/2yXmR340OH
Emerson on talent vs. character, our resistance to change, and the key to true personal growth https://t.co/ZzbpMA2w4R
In this episode, host(s) welcome back Dr. Chris Harper, CEO of Better Man, who has been the platform’s highest‑rated speaker for four consecutive years. Dr. Harper shares biblical insights on a man’s identity in Christ, emphasizing the role of a...
“… a veil, something that is shared between the observed and the observer, but it is not the observed or the observer. We need a physics of observation. You could glorify that and say a physics of sentience. And that’s...
Whatever you are doing in life, you chose it in some way. Do it as the most important thing – it shall become your Meditation. #SadhguruQuotes https://t.co/IVXuu4RwKK
The Boulder Shambhala Center commemorated its 50th anniversary in March 2026, announcing a move to community‑based governance and a fundraising campaign to pay off its downtown mortgage. The changes aim to secure the center’s long‑term viability while deepening its meditation...
The Indian Institute of Technology Madras has inaugurated the Center for Advanced Research on Spirituality, Science and Society, funded by a ₹5 crore (~$600,000) donation from alumnus Sant Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj. The hub will bring together experts from medicine, humanities...
In this live conversation, J.B. Lloyd and his guest Summer discuss the concept of presence—the outward expression of inner composure, character, and temperament—using examples from film, military leadership, and everyday life. Summer announces her new publication, "The Art of a...
In this deeply personal episode, the host reflects on a painful betrayal and the intense self‑blame that followed, ultimately discovering that true forgiveness must begin with oneself. They share how they were able to fully forgive the betrayer without an...
Former collegiate athlete and serial overachiever Katie Jesionowski recounts her reluctant first encounter with yoga, a brief glimpse of calm that she later dismissed after a challenging class. Six years later, therapy and meditation led her back to a small...
The author promotes a digital self‑help guide called CAGED, priced at $37, aimed at men who feel trapped by modern church culture. The post shares a personal narrative of spiritual dissatisfaction and positions the product as a blueprint for breaking...
The Trilith Foundation announced the April 14 launch of *Human Flourishing: A Field Guide*, a five‑week program built on the Global Flourishing Study. Backed by Harvard, Baylor University and Gallup, the guide pairs scientific findings with ancient wisdom and a...
I experience ego as a terrified child. Meditate on one fearful thought, move it from your head to paper, and follow the simple directions below. xoxo bk Download the One-Belief-At-A-Time Worksheet: thework.com/downloads theworkofbyronkatie #byronkatie #innerwisdom #selfhelp #selfinquiry #healingjourney #selflovejourney #dailylesson #mindfulness #TheWork
I do this thought exercise often when I’m playing with my two-year-old daughter: I think about myself as a 75-year-old, wishing to be back to this very moment. And grant myself that wish.
In this episode, host Leah Tioxon unpacks the astrological chart of guest Desiree, highlighting how her fire (Mars in Aries), water (seven placements in water signs), and Capricorn rising shape her drive, intuition, and leadership style. Key takeaways include the...
“What truly exists is consciousness. That’s the only thing I am directly acquainted with. I don’t know about atoms, galaxies, and neurons; all of that is inferred. The only thing I know is seeing, hearing, feeling.” Christof Koch https://t.co/3rYzs1oKPu
It's all in the pause. Your intuition, insight, clarity and inspiration come from a mind that is still. When you experience a pause in the thought stream. Simply being and feeling rather than planning and thinking. https://t.co/ojAlU5tSBk
Michael Pollan has released "A World Appears: A Journey Into Consciousness," the product of a four‑year investigation into the nature of consciousness. The book tackles the so‑called hard problem and positions itself at the crossroads of neuroscience, philosophy and spiritual...
What We Actually See—and Don’t See—Shows Consciousness Is Only the Tip of the Iceberg https://t.co/EFWjAGTeDw https://t.co/6rmhGOucPo
An intentional focused breath is a beautiful reminder of where you are and what matters most at this moment. https://t.co/vHiGRobUeX
Daily Devo #499 delivers a devotional centered on patience as the Spirit’s perfect work, drawing from James 1:3‑4 and Psalm 84:11. The author emphasizes God’s constant presence through trials, encouraging believers to wait on divine timing for spiritual maturity. By...
"We can change, evolve, and transform our own conditioning. We can choose to move like water rather than be molded like clay. Life spirals in and then spirals out on any given day. It does not have to be one...
On March 25, Pope Leo XIV released his first World Day of Prayer for Vocations address, titled “The Inner Discovery of God’s Gift.” The Holy Father urged families, parishes and religious leaders to foster interior prayer and support vocational discernment,...
A team of Chinese scholars has introduced an “Omni-Present” indigenous framework to integrate Western mindfulness models with traditional Chinese philosophical concepts. The proposal seeks to address cultural tensions and restore ethical dimensions that have been stripped from secular mindfulness programs.
“What are you afraid of losing, when nothing in the world actually belongs to you?” — Marcus Aurelius https://t.co/Rud7C21iCw
The essay contrasts Helen Czerski’s *The Blue Machine*—which treats the ocean as a mechanistic system—with Robert Macfarlane’s *Is a River Alive?*, which adopts an animist, experiential narrative. Czerski’s scientific framing limits emotional connection to the sea, while Macfarlane’s immersion in...
Living an Exuberant Life is only possible when you are able to dance upon the uncertainties of life. #SadhguruQuotes https://t.co/OjT2FqUBjP
The great Zen teacher Thich Nhat Hanh on true love and the 5 rivers of self-knowledge https://t.co/nPsSrDxUQ2
An international conference in Delhi brought together scholars, diplomats and Buddhist leaders from India, Nepal, Bhutan and the United States to examine Nalanda Mahavihara’s 800‑year legacy. Organized by the International Buddhist Confederation, India’s Ministry of Culture and the Dr Ambedkar International...
A coalition of neurologists from UCLA, Colorado, Harvard and Brown, together with Parkinson’s patient Kirk Hall, published a paper in Neurology Clinical Practice demanding that spiritual care become a standard part of neurological treatment. The authors cite a survey showing...
The devotional “A Divine Reset” offers a brief evening prayer that acknowledges global and personal turmoil before urging believers to pause, breathe, and focus on God’s presence. It emphasizes letting go of past burdens, counting daily blessings, and creating quiet...
What’s interesting is it feels like every day I notice a new gray or white hair in my beard and mustache. I recognize that I’m getting older, and I actually look forward to that, but seeing the gray show up...
Oxford Mindfulness director Claire Kelly challenges the notion that mindfulness creates passivity, arguing it actually fosters clearer, more deliberate action. Systematic studies of MBCT and MBSR show participants gain better emotional regulation, reduced stress, and sharper decision‑making. Kelly emphasizes that...
Pope Francis addressed the Programme for Christian‑Muslim Relations in Africa, declaring that religions can live together in peace despite a surge in radicalization. The Vatican leader highlighted the role of dialogue and mutual respect as essential to global stability.
Listen to your inner voice and see what it's saying to you. Is it kind? Are you compassionate with yourself? Challenging thoughts are the first step in changing your inner narrative. Change the mind. Change your life. #mindfulness https://t.co/fdgDUuUbG6
