Research has long confirmed that music activates certain parts of our brain, but promising new findings suggest that it can actually help the brain to heal itself. Continue reading
A lovely poem that reminds us all to say a prayer of thanks for old friends, who just seem to know when we need a dose of love and laughter. They are one of the most precious gifts we have in this world. Continue reading
Roger Sessions brings us the captivating story of a little idea, birthed in 2011, that has grown into an ongoing, life-enhancing experience for people in more than 30 countries around the world. The idea? Virtual meditation groups using a (then) brand-new video conferencing platform called Zoom. Continue reading
Daniel Berrigan – the Jesuit priest, poet, pacifist and playwright – once gave this advice: “Learn from monks; they have secrets worth knowing.” In this thought-provoking column, Fr. Ron Rolheiser shares the wisdom he has gleaned from spending time with monks, and from his own experience of living in a religious community for over fifty years. Continue reading
Author, poet, suicide loss survivor, and creator of HealingBrave.com, Jennifer Williamson offers a poem of restoration and hope, breathing fresh air into places that need it most. Continue reading
In this delightful essay, artist and author Jennifer Norton highlights the “less-obvious” acts of courage – such as making and sharing art – that can be steps along the path to transformation, freedom and joy. Continue reading
As we leave 2020 behind, Shane Watson takes a playful look at some of the ways this past year has changed us all. We might even want to keep some of our 2020 habits and self-discoveries! Who knew? Continue reading
Fr. Ron Rolheiser examines the many factors that have brought tension in the relationship between science and religion. With his usual clarity and insight, he shows us how the best in each can affirm and uphold the other. Continue reading
Caryl Ann Casbon’s dynamic and spirited poem will strike a chord with many of us. She vividly contrasts the distractions and worries of our modern age with the universe’s silent invitation to a better path. Continue reading
We have a tendency in our modern culture to seek out the speedy recovery, the happy ending, and the final epiphany that makes all the hardships worthwhile. But how do we heal from a traumatic experience that doesn’t come with a quick fix or a Hollywood-style “life lesson”? Continue reading
