The Permanence of Joy

Major religious festivals such as Christmas, Eid-el-Fitr for Muslims, Hanukkah for Jews, Diwali or Krishna Jyanti for Hindus and many others are simply the historically created cultural expressions pointing to a few eternal truths common to many religious...

The Work of Grief and Love

Buddhist teacher and environmental activist Joanna Macy (1929–2025) identifies four stages of work that support our ongoing participation in the healing of the world:  The spiral of the Work That Reconnects maps out an empowerment process that journeys through four...

Awakening to Your Cosmic Purpose

By Nicolae Tanase – Excellence Reporter on June 7, 2025 Excellence Reporter is a unique, contemplative online journal and multimedia platform dedicated to exploring one of humanity’s most enduring questions: “What is the meaning of life?” Founded and curated...

Saying “I Love You”

Learning How to See invites listeners into contemplative practices that strengthen our ability to see through the eyes of love. CAC faculty member Carmen Acevedo Butcher leads this guided meditation:  We’re going to meditate on love in a very personal and...

The practice of blessing – a return to the Self

Guest blog by Fabrice Pinel The practice of blessing is often considered a powerful spiritual tool, a source of well-being and miracles. It is less often perceived as a spiritual path in its own right, offering a complete and structured journey of self-realization....