Category: Passions and Interests

Have you ever wondered why some of the most beneficial activities for our well-being like cooking a healthy meal or exercising can feel like a battle? It’s not because we don’t recognize their value…

The Byzantine fast, a 40-day period of fasting and spiritual preparation for Christmas observed by the Eastern Orthodox and Eastern Catholic churches, begins on November 15 and ends…

You may have noticed – or maybe not – the new tagline for my blog: In search of meaning. As I take small steps to improve my blog’s SEO, I’ve discovered how a tagline can bring clarity…

Are you guilty of being always right? Have you ever noticed how your expectations about someone seem to be confirmed, time and time again? Whether you think a certain person will not follow through…

What a treat! This past Monday I had the chance to go to the WNED PBS Studios for a screening reel and panel discussion of the new Leonardo Da Vinci documentary film by Ken Burns, Sarah Burns and David McMahon…

Have you ever wondered why humankind experiences so many wars and atrocities? How is it that so many people are capable of committing such unimaginable acts? The answer lies mostly in…

Let’s be honest: how often do you find yourself getting upset by daily or random events in your life? When was the last time you felt aggravated, your blood boiling, your heart racing, your face turning red…