Most people find it difficult to follow the biblical advice that it’s better to give than to receive. Even though cultures throughout the world acknowledge giving as a desirable trait, realization of that ideal presents challenges for... Read More

Sometimes, the line between dreams we have while asleep and day dreams during wakefulness can become blurred. Some people have even been known to experience confusion about whether an event actually happened or if it took place in a... Read More

Throughout recorded history, humans have relied on introspection to help them understand the meaning of life and how they fit into it. In today’s multitasking atmosphere, there seems to be little time for people to engage in... Read More

Alexander Pope got it right when he wrote, “To err is human, to forgive divine.” Forgiveness may be difficult, but we mortals can do the soul searching necessary to achieve this goal. The willingness to forgive lies deep within a... Read More

A pivotal point in the Buddha’s search for enlightenment occurred when he remembered the ants crawling on the ground that he’d seen as a small child on an outing with his father. The remembrance triggered in him a profound feeling of... Read More

Nothing much happens in small towns—at least that’s how it appears to outsiders driving through. Inhabitants of tiny, out-of-the-way communities may be few in number, but they still experience betrayal, feuds, assignations, and all... Read More

Few people realize that owners of high-end jewelry typically purchase more than one insurance policy. Held by different companies, the policies cover owner investment against theft, loss, or damage. The firm holding the final level of... Read More

Most people would agree that a successful marriage depends upon honesty and trust between partners. When one of them withholds information from the other, for whatever reason, possible discovery of the secret poses an ever-present threat... Read More