People look for contentment in any number of places.Some look for contentment in a high-paying job, yet show their discontent the first time they are passed over for a raise.Some look for...

One year ago, we released Things That Matter: Overcoming Distraction to Pursue a More Meaningful Life.Thank you for making it such a wonderful success.Over the last year, the book debuted at #1...

Perhaps the most underrated sound in the world today is silence.In fact, quietness seems to be growing increasingly rare.Rather than sit in silence, we turn on a streaming service, scroll social media,...

“People only see what they are prepared to see.” ~Ralph Waldo Emerson Abuse is a funny thing. I don’t mean humorous, of course. I mean the other definition of funny: difficult to explain or...

“In every walk with Nature one receives far more than he seeks.” ~John Muir The sign comes into view. I make the left-hand turn, driving slowly through the rusty gated entrance. The sound of gravel...

“The problems around us are only compounding. We will need to rediscover our trust in other people, to restore some of our lost faith—all that’s been shaken out of us in recent years....

“The antidote to loneliness isn’t just being around random people indiscriminately, the antidote to loneliness is emotional security.” ~Benedict Wells Emotional security. The feeling of being at home in the presence of another. Safe...

Do you ever feel like you’re just going through the motions in life, unsure of what your true purpose is? I know I’ve been there before, back in my twenties when I felt...