“How shall you live?” It’s a question that echoes through time, yet as Maria Popova wisely observes, “no one can give you a ready-made answer.” Not parents, teachers, scripture, or therapy. The answer, if there is one, emerges from life itself. As Nietzsche profoundly stated, “no one can build you the bridge on which you,…
Don’t Despair
Gandhi’s words offer a profound anchor in times of despair: “Whenever I despair, I remember that the way of truth and love has always won. There may be tyrants and murderers, and for a time, they may seem invincible, but in the end, they always fail. Think of it: always.” This timeless wisdom resonated with…
Echoes From The Past
I never truly anticipate when insights will resurface, but from time to time, they do. This morning, as I settled into my meditation, my mind drifted, as it often does, to the quietude of my sabbatical and the enduring lessons etched into my spirit during that transformative period. Life in the “monastery” was defined by…
The Other Side
The Gospel of Luke records a pivotal invitation: “One day he got into a boat with his disciples, and he said to them, ‘Let us go across to the other side of the lake.’” (Luke 8:22). More than a simple journey, this was Jesus calling his followers to step beyond the familiar, to serve those…
Glorification
Now the Son of Man has been glorified, and God has been glorified in him. — John 13:31. From a human perspective, Judas’ departure marks a devastating act of betrayal. Yet, in John’s Gospel, Jesus declares, “Now the Son of Man has been glorified, and God has been glorified in him,” revealing a different understanding…