Three Conversations on the Allure of the Strongman
The Archetype of the Bully
Resisting with Clowns and Vulnerability
Resisting with Clowns and Vulnerability
The Psyche in the Public Square
When the unconscious goes public.
When the unconscious goes public.
Christmas Pageants and a Gritty Spirituality
Nose-picking at the birth of the eternal into the temporal just about captures the reality check needed.
Nose-picking at the birth of the eternal into the temporal just about captures the reality check needed.
It’s the End of the World as We Know It
Apocalypse, as unveiling, suggests that a crisis is not just an end but a moment revealing something previously hidden.
Apocalypse, as unveiling, suggests that a crisis is not just an end but a moment revealing something previously hidden.
Is it 1984?
Political language, Orwell wrote, “is designed to make lies sound truthful and murder respectable and to give an appearance of solidity to pure wind.”
Political language, Orwell wrote, “is designed to make lies sound truthful and murder respectable and to give an appearance of solidity to pure wind.”
Falsehoods, Lies and Deception as Symptom
Political falsehoods are often personal evasions enlarged.
Political falsehoods are often personal evasions enlarged.
The Journal as Friend & Enemy
Journal entries can range from the mundane to the mystical. But hey, isn’t that how we live our lives?
Journal entries can range from the mundane to the mystical. But hey, isn’t that how we live our lives?
Escape From Freedom?
Democracy is constantly at risk because the human psyche resists suffering and looks for shortcuts—through violence, illusions, or grievances.
Democracy is constantly at risk because the human psyche resists suffering and looks for shortcuts—through violence, illusions, or grievances.
Within the Good Samaritan
In 2025, as tribalism hardens political identities and social media rewards outrage, "To whom can I be a neighbor?" is more relevant than ever.
In 2025, as tribalism hardens political identities and social media rewards outrage, “To whom can I be a neighbor?” is more relevant than ever.
What Do We Mean When We Say ‘God’?
If I gather 100 people in a room, I suspect we'll get 100 different answers.
If I gather 100 people in a room, I suspect we’ll get 100 different answers.
History Isn’t Just the Past
Let’s look back at some of history’s darkest hours—and see what light they might shed on today.
Let’s look back at some of history’s darkest hours—and see what light they might shed on today.
The Meaning of Money
Money is our god. It is what we worship.
Money is our god. It is what we worship.
Everyone Needs a Pilgrimage
Pilgrimage Across Traditions and Time
Pilgrimage Across Traditions and Time
The Desert Is a Holy Place
There is strength, renewal, energy, LIFE after the desert wilderness time.
There is strength, renewal, energy, LIFE after the desert wilderness time.
Comedy Is the Answer
Laughter reduces stress, eases muscle tension, increases dopamine and endorphin levels, lowers cortisol, improves cardiovascular health, and strengthens the immune system.
Laughter reduces stress, eases muscle tension, increases dopamine and endorphin levels, lowers cortisol, improves cardiovascular health, and strengthens the immune system.