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A Prayer for All Readers Master of the Universe, we are so grateful for the chance to read books that fire our imaginations, stir our soul, and expand our circle of compassion. Poll: For all the talk of print books bein…
The New Emily Posts Have you given up on the hope that old-fashioned manners and courtesy can have a place in the digital world? In an article in The New York Times, Alex Williams writes about the efforts of "a new gen…
A Prayer on Thinking Wisely about Radical Life Extension Dear Ancient of Days, guide, direct and sustain us as we spend more money on medical and scientific research. Help us raise the right moral questions regarding "radical life extension." Poll: 56…
A Prayer for Mindful and Kind Uses of New Tech Devices O Wise and Faithful Guide, we see that Internet connected devices are growing in popularity. They are supposed to make our connections with others more timely and meaningful. Unfortunately, in many …
A Prayer for Those Whose Jobs Are Disappearing Fountain of Mercy, the human touch is increasingly being replaced by machines. Deliver us from the worship of speed and efficiency and help us to see that the self-checkout trend is ending jobs and …
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…
A Prayer of Gratitude for the Pleasure of Sharing Photos Online Singer in My Soul, we are so thankful for the millions of people who derive so much delight and satisfaction from sharing photos online. Fact: About 4,000 photos are taken every second in the U.…
Robots in Our Future The word robot was coined in 1921 from the Czech word "robotta" meaning compulsory labor. Since then, we've been treated to a variety of science fiction tales about these technological creations. Th…
Nature: Now Showing on TV In an article in The New York Times, Diane Ackerman refers to the phenomenon of "nature deficit" in children who spend very little time in the natural world and a lot of time with their technologica…
Improve Your Health through Face-to Face Connections One definition of spirituality is the art of making connections. Separation is best avoided as a stumbling block to human flourishing. In an article in The New York Times, Barbara L. Frederickson po…