What to Do When the Signs Stop
Meg Gibson recounts how unexpected Alexa playlists and other digital "signs" sparked a post‑mortem dialogue with her late partner Andrea. The experience reignited her poetry practice, turning verses into a conduit for grief and connection. Gibson now channels that momentum into a public legacy: a film of Andrea’s final performance slated for a Red Rocks Amphitheater screening on July 5, 2026, with a Colorado Symphony accompaniment, and a new line of Andrea‑themed apparel whose proceeds support the artist’s estate.
Why I Gossiped and What I Now Do Instead
Lisa Ingrassia, a former HuffPost writer, recounts how a sudden termination after a 20‑year career forced her to confront her habit of gossiping. She realized gossip was a coping mechanism for shame and insecurity, and that it eroded trust among...
The Way Back Home: Little Holly and the Three Needs
Holly Herring recounts a childhood episode of getting lost in tall Midwestern grass with her dog Jessica, using the experience to illustrate three fundamental human needs: a place to belong, a purpose to pursue, and a connection that calls your...
Day Seventy-One: Thoughts of Union
Day 71 of Dr. McFillin’s "Thoughts of Union" continues a daily channeled‑message series that blends spirituality with personal transformation. The post invites new readers to start at the beginning, linking the introductory entry and the first day’s message. While the core...
What a Self Is.
The article distills Anil Seth’s view that the self is a "controlled hallucination" constructed by the brain to regulate the body using interoceptive signals. This predictive framework stitches together past memories, present sensations, and future projections, making the self a dynamic...
From Whence I Sprang
Anne Lamott’s essay "From whence I sprang" reflects on a childhood shaped by a literary household, where classic authors and daily writing routines replaced conventional religious rituals. She credits her parents’ devotion to books, library visits, and disciplined writing habits...
Who Is the Sponsor, and Who Is Being Sponsored?
A recent Substack post recounts an unconventional Alcoholics Anonymous arrangement where two members, Peter and Jim, became each other's sponsor on alternating days. The story illustrates how reciprocal sponsorship can strengthen sobriety for both parties. The author ties the anecdote...
A Blessing for When Gratitude Feels Impossible
The blog post "A Blessing for When Gratitude Feels Impossible" offers a poetic meditation on finding gratitude amid hardship. Written by Kate Bowler, it frames gratitude as a surprise rather than a duty, encouraging readers to notice small mercies when...
Something Very Old Among All The Newness
The author reflects on spring’s renewal at Meadowlark Farm, where crews planted early cold‑weather crops like broccoli, leeks, onions, and cabbage while apple trees and blueberry bushes burst into bloom. Over three decades of careful soil enrichment has turned the...
🎥 Joe Hudson: The Three Awakenings
Joe Hudson, a coach for top executives, argues that most leaders mistake mindfulness for perfection, using peace as a shield rather than a pathway to genuine fulfillment. He outlines five "awakenings"—emotional inclusion, heart versus head awareness, gut‑based safety, the self‑reliance...
The Deep Code 06: Karma Is Code
The post frames every mental, verbal, and physical act as a line of code written into a subconscious "substrate," a process the author calls karma accumulation. Over a lifetime, these micro‑decisions stack, creating automatic patterns that dictate how quickly we...
The Secret to Being Happy, the Price We Pay for Meaning, 10 Questions to Answer and More
Wisereads Saturday’s April 18, 2026 edition curates the week’s most compelling long‑reads, spotlighting essays on the science of happiness, the personal sacrifices tied to a meaningful life, and a provocative "10 questions" framework for self‑reflection. The roundup blends psychology, philosophy, and narrative...
The Arrival Fallacy
The piece revisits a popular, albeit unverified, Buddhist anecdote in which the Buddha reduces the quest for happiness to a practice of shedding ego and desire. It argues that craving and self‑attachment generate suffering and cloud judgment. The author links...
Connecting to the Cycles of the Seasons Through Meditation
Anne‑Marie Emanuelli, founder of the B‑Corp Mindful Frontiers, outlines how meditation can be synchronized with the four seasons to deepen connection with nature and foster emotional balance. She describes specific practices for spring gratitude walks, summer water‑based breath work, fall...
In Search Of God: Reclaiming the God-Code and the End of the Frequency Prison
The post argues that modern society functions as a digital “frequency prison,” using endless scrolling and entertainment to keep individuals in a state of agitation or lethargy. It claims that an unseen mathematical blueprint—referred to as the God‑Code—governs each person’s...
When You’re Not Sure God Will Provide Enough
The post uses the Israelite wilderness narrative to illustrate how hunger—both literal and metaphorical—intensifies fear during periods of transition. It explains that our nervous system treats uncertainty like threat, causing us to idealize past security while overlooking its hidden costs....
Day Sixty-Eight: A Time of Discovery
Day Sixty‑Eight, titled “A Time of Discovery,” is the latest entry in a serialized personal‑development series that blends spiritual reflection with guided introspection. The post reminds readers that each message builds on the previous ones, urging newcomers to begin with...
"Write Around the Puke"
A group of Jungian scholars and analysts is running a workshop on "finding one’s own myth," using Carl Jung’s *Memories, Dreams, and Reflections* as a guide. Participants are asked to write a story, hero, or metaphor that resonated deeply and...
Your Phone Is a Wand
The article reframes smartphones as modern magical tools, arguing that their quartz, silicon, and copper components echo traditional occult materials. It introduces "digital witchcraft" as a portable, efficient practice for city dwellers, offering three concrete rituals: password warding, app‑icon sigils,...
No One Wants to Submit Anymore
Rich Mullins, the late Christian singer‑songwriter, is experiencing a resurgence as younger listeners revisit his catalog on streaming services. The author recounts discovering Mullins after his 1997 death, recalling childhood worship that felt forced by a Sunday school teacher. This...
No Distance
In his reflective column, Irish Dominican Fr. Donagh O’Shea argues that true fulfillment comes from eliminating the mental distance between ourselves and our lived experience. He frames the present moment as the essence of life, equating this "no distance" state...
I Want a Bigger Life but I Don't Know What I Want
The author confesses a perpetual tug‑of‑war between extreme ambition and detachment, feeling unable to settle into a moderate, comfortable life. By invoking Brazilian writer Clarice Lispector, the piece argues that the yearning itself—rather than a concrete goal—can be the authentic driver...
What Marcus Aurelius Can Teach Us Coping with Stress
In a recent episode of “Stoicism: Philosophy as a Way of Life,” host Donald Robertson talks with Mark Forstater—producer of over 30 films including Monty Python and the Holy Grail—about his series of books on Marcus Aurelius, Seneca and Socrates. Forstater explains...
Day Sixty-Seven: Open the Door
In the 67th entry of his daily channeled‑message series, Dr. Roger McFillin explores the metaphor of opening a door to signal personal transformation. He urges readers to release lingering attachments, step into unknown possibilities, and align with a higher purpose. The...
The Waiting Room • Daily Devo #522
Daily Devo #522 reflects on biblical waiting rooms through Elijah’s drought‑filled exile and Mephibosheth’s disability‑induced marginalization. Both narratives illustrate how God uses periods of apparent stagnation to prepare for dramatic breakthroughs—rain after three years for Elijah and full land restoration...
Two Examples of Joy in the Seemingly Mundane
The author reflects on two everyday sources of joy: the abundant, year‑round produce in supermarkets—exemplified by fresh winter tomatoes at Berkeley Bowl—and the surprising civility people show across deep political or cultural divides. Both observations highlight modern supply‑chain resilience and...
Get Back In The Chair
Jac’s post urges readers to "get back in the chair" and resume daily meditation after a hiatus. He cites Massachusetts General Hospital research showing that regular practice can keep the brain up to twenty years younger and lower stress. The...
How to Live Fully: Ursula K. Le Guin’s Remedy for Our Resistance to Change
Ursula K. Le Guin’s 1971 novel *The Lathe of Heaven* offers a stark meditation on humanity’s instinct to resist change, equating that resistance with suffering. The essay highlights her argument that true equilibrium is a dynamic process, not a static...
Small, Sacred Rituals for Flourishing Your Own Way
The author reflects on the resilience of two neglected rosebuds as a metaphor for personal flourishing amid chaos. They argue that small, intentional rituals—like opening a window for five minutes or playing instrumental music—can reset the nervous system and create...
The Sage Who Stopped Forcing Life: How Lao Tzu’s Wu Wei Can Bring You Back Into Flow
The post revisits Lao Tzu’s ancient principle of wu wei, clarifying that it means “effortless action” rather than laziness. It argues that modern professionals often push harder, creating internal friction that hampers performance. By aligning with the natural flow of events—like water navigating...
I Sat in My Car and Cried when My Book Didn't Hit the NYT List.
Danielle LaPorte reflects on the sting of missing the New York Times bestseller list and uses that experience to launch her sixth book, Bless & Release, through a reverse audio‑first publishing strategy. She is offering a paid $67 insider session on April 21, 2026 that...
The Shattered God
Darcey Steinke’s latest nonfiction, *This Is the Door: The Body, Pain, and Faith*, examines how chronic pain reshapes spiritual belief. Drawing on C.S. Lewis’s own journey from *The Problem of Pain* to *A Grief Observed*, she interweaves personal anecdotes with...
John Quincy Adams, the Declaration, and America’s Christian Essence
American Policy Roundtable has issued a new hardcover that reproduces John Quincy Adams’s 68‑page Fourth of July oration delivered in 1837, accompanied by scholarly commentary from political theorist William B. Allen and roundtable chairman David Zanotti. In the speech, Adams...
Why God Feels Silent When You Need Him Most
In a candid personal essay, the author recounts praying repeatedly during a painful divorce and single‑parenthood, yet feeling no change and sensing God’s silence. The piece describes how unanswered prayers can breed doubt, emotional fatigue, and a gradual pull away...
The First Few Minutes of Doing Nothing
The post explores the fleeting moments we experience when we finish one task and haven’t yet started the next, describing the instinct to fill that silence with a phone, thought, or new activity. It highlights the subtle discomfort that arises...
Energy Follows Thought.
Danielle LaPorte’s April 15 2026 post “Energy follows thought” argues that mental focus directly generates personal energy, shaping productivity and leadership effectiveness. She explains how intentional thinking can be harnessed as a strategic resource, offering simple mindfulness and intention‑setting techniques. The piece is...
Day Sixty-Six: Take a Breath
On April 15, 2026, Dr. Roger McFillin released Day 66 of his daily channeled‑message series, titled “Take a Breath.” The post invites readers to pause, focus on their breathing, and let passing thoughts drift like clouds. It reinforces the series’ broader theme of using...
The Discipline of Silence (Wilderness Warrior)
The devotional "The Discipline of Silence" urges readers to embrace stillness as a spiritual practice rather than a sign of weakness. It argues that quiet moments in the wilderness strip away external noise, exposing hidden anxieties and fostering deeper communion...
The 8 Best Philosophical Movies of All Time
The article curates eight films that use narrative to explore deep philosophical questions, ranging from classic moral tales like It’s a Wonderful Life to modern sci‑fi meditations such as Blade Runner and The Truman Show. Each entry highlights the core idea the movie tackles—self‑worth, truth,...
The Seed Doesn’t Care How Bad You Feel
The blog post explores the Buddhist concept of cetanā, describing it as a mental seed that persists across lifetimes and drives future experience. It argues that guilt alone cannot erase this seed, and introduces a four‑force confession practice—destruction, remedial action,...
Open – A New In-Person Experience (April 28–30, Las Vegas)
Steve Pavlina announced that registrations are now open for Open, a three‑day, in‑person experience taking place April 28‑30, 2026 in Las Vegas. The event is positioned as an inner‑directed, experiential space that blends reflection, gentle movement, emotional awareness and shared presence....
Small Mindfulness Habits That Actually Work Daily
The post outlines micro‑mindfulness habits that require no extra time, such as a 30‑second morning pause, single‑task focus, and unfilled breaks. It argues that small shifts in attention, rather than lengthy meditation, can reshape how a busy day feels. By...
The Man Behind the Curtain
Brian’s column explores how our deeply held, often unconscious ideas of God drive our lives more than our professed beliefs. He describes the "false self"—a collection of harmful assumptions that arise from early experiences, trauma, and cultural conditioning. The piece...
Day Sixty-Five: A New Time of Learning
In the latest entry of his daily series, Dr. Roger McFillin marks Day 65 as a "new time of learning," emphasizing that true growth arises when we give and receive in tandem. The post invites newcomers to explore earlier entries that lay...
Albert Camus: There Is Not Love of Life without Despair About Life
Albert Camus argues that the human condition is defined by an "absurd" clash between our innate demand for meaning and the indifferent silence of the universe. He characterizes despair over this condition as cowardice, while placing hope in a futile...
Coming Home To Yourself
Jacqui, a veteran meditation teacher, is onboarding senior male executives into Integrated Coaching programs that combine private meditation courses, therapy, and accountability. These leaders, often overwhelmed by demanding roles and family pressures, are seeking inner clarity to improve decision‑making and...
A Happy Thought for a Dark Time
The essay juxtaposes Bernardo Kastrup’s analytic idealism, which treats consciousness as the fundamental ontological substrate, with Bernard Stiegler’s continental view that consciousness emerges from a technical and social ambience. It traces the historic split between analytic and continental traditions, highlighting...
Day Sixty-Four: Wholehearted Living
In Day 64 of his "Wholehearted Living" series, Dr. Roger McFillin urges readers to adopt a "say yes" mindset as a catalyst for deeper engagement with life. The post frames affirmative action as a daily practice that aligns external behavior with inner...
Wild Things
The post "Wild Things" is a raw, introspective piece in which the author laments how modern life tames our innate wildness. It explores the tension between societal expectations and the yearning to honor instinctual, untamed parts of ourselves. The writer...
A Gift for You: Introducing “PhiloDose” 💊
Philosopheasy, a philosophy content platform with 67,000 members, launches PhiloDose, a series of 5‑minute video capsules that distill key philosophical concepts. The videos are unlocked at no extra cost for existing paid subscribers, while free subscribers can gain access by...