By Karlis Vilmanis People often speak about purpose as if it were a hidden answer waiting to be discovered. Find the right calling, the story goes, and your decisions will become clear. But purpose is rarely a single sentence that removes every doubt. It is more useful to treat purpose as a practice: a way […]
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America’s 250th Anniversary: 4 Virtues That Shaped America and Still Do
If you’ve ever watched CBS Sunday Morning’s Steve Hartman, you may have gotten a little teary-eyed. His inspiring “On the Road” segments highlight the best in people, from stories about people who show extraordinary kindness, to those who overcome adversity, or simply lend a heartfelt hand. So often these stories are about people who embody […]
Why the Way You Think Shapes the Way You Live
By Anthony Tran Some life experiences do more than hurt you. They make you stop, look within, and ask harder questions about who you are becoming. I reached one of those points during a difficult family situation where I felt a heavy sense of blame directed towards me. It was emotionally draining and, at the […]
Living Out of Alignment With Your Values: Why It Causes Mental Suffering
By Mandi Sabo Many people reach a goal they once desperately wanted and are surprised to find that satisfaction never arrives. The promotion, relationship, lifestyle, or achievement looks right on paper, yet something still feels off. In many cases, living out of alignment with your values is a primary driver of mental suffering because daily […]
The Art of Gentleness: Restoring Peace and Presence in Daily Life
“Only the weak are cruel. Gentleness can only be expected from the strong.” ~Leo Buscaglia Gentleness isn’t a virtue thought of as often as courage or gratitude, yet it’s deeply needed in a world that moves fast and reacts even faster. When we choose a gentler demeanor, we are better able to slow down, listen, […]