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In Praise of Doing the Same Thing All the Time
In a fascinating article on theatlantic.com, Derek Thompson admits to being a creature of repetition when it comes to entertainment. He has almost memorized the movie Dumb and Dumber and is perfectl…
Breath of Stillness
Artwork by Leena Talha, age 17, Pakistan
Written by Avishi Gurnani, age 14, Singapore
The concept of an “inner life” has always been important to me.
A Prayer for Healing Action in the World
Upon hearing the heartwrenching and horrifying news of the shooting assault on the Tree of Life Jewish congregation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, we asked Rabbi Ted Falcon of the Interfaith Amigos fo…
No Place Like Home
African Wisdom
Not where I was born, but where it goes well with me is my home.
— Kanuri Saying in Wisdom of the African World
The Gradual Shift to Non-Violence
By Clio Leung
What exactly is violence?
We Are Part of Nature
By Michael Deschenes
My full name, Michael North Deschenes, happens to describe what I view as one of the most important parts of my identity.
A Prayer about Time Spent on the Internet
We give thanks for the convenience and the many ways the Internet enriches our lives and connects us with other people.
New Report: Americans are spending nearly twice as much tim…
Truly Being Present
It is not easy offering advice or what we deem as wise counsel to family, friends, clients, spiritual directees, or others who are suffering, baffled, or lost. For an OnBeing.org column, Parker Palm…
The Pulse of God
Nature Wisdom
The sky is the daily bread of the eyes.
— Ralph Waldo Emerson
World Wisdom
Life is the gift of nature, but beautiful living is the gift of wisdom.
— Ancient Greek adage
The Many Sides to Regret
In a snappy and thought-provoking article in the New Republic, Judith Shulevitz, the magazine's science editor, points to the now familiar parade of politicians, business figures, and celebrities ma…