Enemies & Empathy
As a species, human beings love and kill. We can empathize deeply each other, and treat each other with dignity and respect. But we can also dehumanize one another to the point of becoming mortal enem...
24 Maj 20247min
Eclipse Reflections
What lessons we can draw from solar eclipses? They've frightened animals and fueled the supernaturalism of our ancestors. While science now offers us logical explanations, eclipses still provoke wonde...
15 Apr 20249min
The Renewal Of Spring
All around the world people celebrate springtime. The return of warmth and light can make us feel revived and rejuvenated. Smell the flowers, reach up toward the sun, or try some "tree-bathing" by wal...
24 Mars 20249min
How To Do Good
We have so little time and there are so many good deeds to do. When prioritizing how to do good, let’s strive to: 1) honor inherent worth of every person; 2) build social justice; 3) nurture ethical p...
8 Mars 20248min
The Story Of Ethical Culture
Ethical Culture, a humanist alternative to traditional religion, focuses on doing good in this world. It promotes ethical relationships in which everyone is treated as being of inherent worth. Created...
23 Feb 202410min
Valentine’s Day
While the traditional romantic paradigm of Valentine’s Day has its charms, maybe it needs revision. Rather than only emphasizing being swept up in a wave of emotions, healthy romance should take into ...
12 Feb 20249min
Heroes & Drum Majors
Martin Luther King Jr. explained that, “Structures of evil do not crumble by passive waiting. Evil must be attacked by a counteracting persistence, by the day-to-day assault of the battering rams of j...
2 Feb 20249min
The Spirit Of Giving
The holiday season can bring joy, but also can overwhelm us with consumer anxiety. We're conditioned to focus more on the material gifts we give than nurturing our relationships with those close to us...
15 Dec 20239min
