Desire is a confusing idea. We’re taught that desire is what leads us astray, that it makes us materialistic and unsatisfied with our lot. To be free from desire implies… Read More
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The People We Live For
For the past several weeks, I’ve been writing about the factors that contribute to longevity. Some of these are (mostly) beyond our control – like having good genetics, being female,… Read More
The Six Forms of Love
As a younger adult, I often had mixed feelings about Valentine’s Day. If I was single, I felt left out. If I was in a relationship, I felt obligated to… Read More
When the Ocean Merges into the Drop
“All know that the drop merges into the ocean, but few know that the ocean merges into the drop.” – Kabir Do you know that sensation of being in a… Read More
DIY: Get what you REALLY want for Christmas
When a physical gift is given, we see that the person who gives it technically loses something and the recipient gains it. So it’s natural that from witnessing the dynamic… Read More
Falling Into Love
Let yourself fall into love. All the time. With everything. Do you remember a moment in your life where you felt that feeling of profound connection? Maybe while admiring a… Read More