Transcendence
The Magical Umbrella: How a Monk’s Christmas Present Changed My Life
Christmas is rapidly approaching and each year my thoughts return to the Trappist monks of Mepkin Abbey. For many years I religiously spent several weeks over Christmas living and working alongside the monks, but unfortunately the last couple have been so busy that I’ve been unable to get away. But of all my wonderful memories, [...]
Self-Survey
Do you have a plan for personal development? Do you have any habits that are counterproductive? Do you run your life or does your life run you? Do you believe that honesty, discipline, selflessness, and teamwork are valid precepts in modern society? Who are you if you took away the external conditions of your life [...]
Transcending Structure, Not Forgetting It
Most people don’t want to go to the trouble of learning their lines. They don’t want the work and constraint of structure. But there does come a time when [...]
How do I become a better person?
Whether it is losing weight, getting in shape, making money, or becoming a Marine, human beings always seem to do better when working in a group.
Is it OK to doubt God, my faith, or other faiths?
The true task of religion is to provide the certainty that transcends mere belief.
