Bringing out the best part of ourselves
Self-control is not necessarily suppression of the self, it is selection of what is worthy within the self. When some people are told to discipline [...]
The tension between the present me & the potential me
Inside us, there is the "present me," which refers to the person as we are right now, with our needs, cravings, comforts, and indulgences. The [...]
Curiosity & humility: an empowering combination
Curiosity is often recommended and even celebrated as a great virtue for those who wish to keep learning and growing in their lives. Curiosity ensures [...]
Why measurement matters for improvement
When we seek to improve ourselves by developing virtues such as self-control, politeness, or kindness, we often make resolutions that don't sufficiently translate into transformative [...]
How not to cultivate gratitude
We all know the importance of cultivating gratitude. And we all have in our life at least some good things that we should feel grateful [...]
Why are we studying spirituality?
Why are we studying spirituality? - We now live in an age where education has become very structured and systematized, wherein educational success is measured [...]
What does growing up mean? – 2
What does growing up mean? - 2- When someone complains too much about how hard things are, they are sometimes told to grow up. What [...]
What does growing up mean?
What does growing up mean? - If someone is whiny, a candid well-wisher may exhort them: “Grow up.” What does it mean? It refers not [...]