I had the honor once of being at an intimate gathering in Paris with Nelson Mandela. He spoke to us, calmly and humbly, about the 27 years of imprisonment he had endured ...read full story
As a kid, I used to watch old science-fiction movies with primitive special effects. There would always come a point in the Flash Gordon episode, for example, when I coul...read full story
Many years ago I was with one of my daughters as she completed a lengthy program in the wilderness to help her deal more effectively with some of her teenage dilemmas. Th...read full story
“If I have freedom in my love, and in my soul I am free, Angels alone that soar above, enjoy such liberty.”
— Richard Lovelace
Today we celebrate the birth o...read full story
Once a wise master had four students who exceeded all others in ability. One day the five gathered, and the master spoke to the first student, “Tell me what you see when ...read full story
In essays written by experts in fields that range from global health and energy consumption to sustainable lifestyles, the consensus is that we simply can't continue with...read full story
