Moral Foundations

Moral Foundations

Every addictive substance and activity activates our dopamine system. This network of neurons alerts us that “what comes next is important.” What would happen, then if every cocktail napkin offered moral guidance? Would that help reduce the tide of...
Refuge of Love

Refuge of Love

Sensitive people have a special kind of self-awareness. Others can abuse that – until we learn to love ourselves! Transcript When my father was teaching me how to program, he would sneak into the office and sneeze loudly. My reaction might be familiar to anyone...
Personal Development: Part 8

Personal Development: Part 8

Truth I grew up in a thoughtful environment, surrounded by people that engaged the world with confidence. As I filled the gas tank after high school one day, I couldn’t believe my eyes as a woman in a Cadillac slowly backed her car up toward the tanker hoses, glancing...