I began Father’s Day by jogging through a nearby cemetery. I’ve run through it many times before, but it seems a little different on holidays because there are usually more visitors. Amidst the empathy I feel for individuals who can no longer experience the company of their father, I feel grateful that mine is still [...]

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As I think about Earth Day, I consider how interconnected and interdependent we all are. We’re not just talking about people and trees, but everything: other humans, other animals, plants, air, water, soil, sun, etc. In the hustle and bustle of everyday living, it’s easy to forget about all of this. This is particularly the [...]

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This is an excerpt from my upcoming book Naked Idealism, from the chapter entitled “Relating to Others Despite Differences.” I originally intended to post this later, but after observing similar dynamics in a few well-intentioned discussion groups, I decided it needed to enter the world sooner…I hope many of you find it helpful! Comments are [...]

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This is an excerpt from my upcoming book Naked Idealism, from the chapter entitled “Relating to Others Despite Differences.” If we have not resolved our own major insecurities or our need to appear perfect, we may inadvertently set impossibly high standards for others. We may look down upon them when they don’t meet our standards, [...]

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