Explore the extraordinary power of the human spirit to rise above challenges. Discover the traits that fuel resilience and unlock our ability to persevere.
Facts vs. Critical Thinking: What’s More Important for Learning?
Is memorizing facts enough? Explore the crucial balance of knowledge and critical thinking skills for success in a complex world.
Are Humans Inherently Good or Bad? A Timeless Debate
Is humankind fundamentally good or evil? Explore this philosophical question, considering arguments from both sides and the complexities of human behavior.
Content Creation: Where Do We Draw the Line?
Should content creators have unlimited freedom of expression? Explore the pros, cons, and the complex questions surrounding online content regulation.
Are We Living in a Simulation? Exploring the Mind-Bending Hypothesis
Is our reality a computer simulation? Dive into the simulation hypothesis: its basis, potential ‘glitches’ we might find, and the mind-boggling implications.
What Makes a Good Life? Unpacking a Timeless Question
What does it mean to live a good life? Explore different perspectives on happiness, purpose, and the ingredients of a life well-lived.
The Power of Gratitude: What Are You Most Grateful For?
Explore the benefits of gratitude and find inspiration in the things people treasure most. Discover how practicing thankfulness can change your outlook.
What’s the Funniest Thing That’s Ever Happened to You? A Spotlight on Hilarity
Share your most side-splitting story! Let’s explore the power of laughter and why those awkward, embarrassing moments often become the most hilarious memories.
Morality: Objective Truth or Subjective Opinion? A Philosophical Exploration
Is there a universal moral code, or is morality relative? Explore the age-old debate on objective vs. subjective morality and its implications for how we live.
If You Could Live Inside a Work of Art… Which Would You Choose?
Ever imagined stepping inside your favorite painting? We explore this idea, discussing the sensory appeal of artworks and what living within them might reveal.
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When the Bells Stop Ringing | A Prayer for the Day After
And finally, we look to the day after. The bells have stopped ringing, the guests have gone, and the wax has hardened on the table. We often treat the holiday spirit like a decoration—something to be packed away in a box until next year. But what if the kindness, the open doors, and the shared bread were not a seasonal performance, but a blueprint for how to live? In this final reflection, we ask what it means to carry the light of the feast into the famine of the ordinary days ahead.
The Architecture of Gratitude: How to Escape the Hedonic Treadmill & Find Joy
Why does the holiday “high” fade so fast? Discover the science of the Hedonic Treadmill and learn how to build a structural foundation of gratitude that lasts beyond New Year’s.
Winter Solstice Meaning: How to Embrace Dormancy & The Return of the Light
Why do we fear the dark? Explore the spiritual and psychological meaning of the Winter Solstice. Learn why “dormancy” is necessary for growth and how to find peace in the longest night of the year.
When the Bells Stop Ringing 15 | The Water at The Well
In the drought-stricken lands of Turkana County, the sun is a hammer and water is more precious than gold. Zola, a young woman from the Turkana tribe, walks miles to the only working well, knowing it sits on the dangerous borderlands of the enemy Pokot tribe. When she arrives, she is not alone. A woman from the opposing tribe is already there. With no men and no guns—just two women and a rusted, heavy pump handle—they face a choice: hold onto the history of war, or work together to survive the day.
365 Days of Spirit: Dismantling the “Holiday Container” & Hacking Kindness
Why limit kindness to December? Discover the psychology of the “Holiday Container” and learn practical strategies to carry the spirit of generosity, patience, and gathering into the rest of the year.
When the Bells Stop Ringing 14 | The River of Stars
The Amazon River at night is a cacophony of jungle sounds and pitch-black water. Thiago, a boat pilot, knows the dangers of the current, but when his engine dies on Christmas Eve, he finds himself drifting helplessly in the dark. Alone, with the rain pouring down and the river spinning him toward the unknown, he spots a faint spark in the distance. It isn’t a city or a harbor, but a flickering light on a rotting dock. This is a story about the terror of being adrift, and the humble lights that guide us home.