Peace

The Magic of Common Ground
It was the most barbaric, cheap-shot act I had ever witnessed. Heavyweight boxer Mike Tyson bit off a piece of…
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The Human Mosaic
“I love pizza.” “I love pizza, too! It’s my favorite!” “What’s your favorite kind?” “Deep dish with white sauce and…
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How to Change Your Life and Always Feel Good
Warning: If you’re someone who A. Reads this blog regularly, or B. Prefers feeling miserable, you can skip this one…
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The Truth About Lying
I looked my mom in the eye and lied to her about watching a movie I wasn’t allowed to watch…
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Now I Can Die in Peace
I root for professional sports teams in a city famous for not winning a championship in 50 years. It’s almost…
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How I Could Just Kill a Man
I could kill a person trying to harm my son. I could kill a person trying to harm others I…
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The Pursuit of Happiness, Vol. 2
There is a small country in South Asia—Bhutan—where the government measures its success based on the collective happiness of its…
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The Pursuit of Happiness
People chase money. They chase sex. Fame. Status. They chase adventure. Education. Fitness. People chase fun. Friendship. Spiritual peace. ……
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How to Change the World
“I have fought against white domination, and I have fought against black domination. I have cherished the ideal of a…
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Do What Matters
What matters most varies from person to person. Often it’s our children. Our family. Our friends. Our faith. We value…
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