The Super Chrysalis

by John J. Prendergast While walking along a creek path a few weeks ago, I stopped to inspect a Monarch Waystation that had been constructed this past spring. There were a series of carefully tended planter boxes filled with Milkweed plants (the only plants that...

Acts of Kindness

AI – based on the works of Sharon Salzberg. Acts of kindness can be profound when they stem from a genuine intention to connect with others and alleviate suffering. Here are some meaningful ways to offer kindness, drawing from the wisdom shared in my teachings:...

What the years teach us

Nicole Charest The years steal nothing. They lighten our load. Slowly, patiently, they carry away the useless, the illusions, the battles lost before they began. They relieve us of what weighed down our hearts, what distanced us from ourselves. As time passes, we...

Something Beautiful

By Stephanie Rutt I Said to God*, “I want to do something beautiful for You.” And God Answered… Just do your part.Be a seed planter. Do not fool yourself in thinking you created the tree. I alone create the tree. And remember, it may not even come to full fruition in...

Why Some Countries Are Happier Than Their Wealth Suggests

The World Happiness Report that ranks countries by “happiness” is published each year, and often sparks “national pride, disappointment, debate, or even competition.” Some question the report’s data collection and economic focus. Another study, wealth-adjusted life...