Am I Right?

How to live ethically

The Cancel Culture

What do you do with statues and buildings when you no longer approve of the people they honor? One solution is to not dedicate them to individuals in the first place.

True Mindfulness

Mindfulness practices can be useful but also misleading. We can’t take care of ourselves without paying attention to the needs of others.

Is Racism a Permanent State?

Is racism an indelible stain, or can a person change and be forgiven?

What Music Is Good For

Feeling anxious? Lullabies relax infants. They may do the same for you. Why not try it?

Real Heroes Often Forgotten

Looking for real-life heroes? Here are three to be remembered.

What You Can Learn from a Rock Climber's Death

The greatest threat to our safety isn't where we think it is.

Police Reform Never Ends

Why does every generation have to demand police reform?

Blacks More Likely Targeted Than Whites Despite Traditional Police Training

Anti-bias training is insufficient to change the fact that blacks are more likely to be shot by cops than whites. Training that mimics real-life encounters is what's needed.

What a Zen Story Can Teach Us About the Pandemic

While science can provide us with the facts, wisdom can provide us with the path.

Fourth of July and the Cancel Culture

Fourth of July celebrations have been problematic for black Americans since the beginning of the nation. It's time to look at what we are really celebrating.

Do You Think the Protests Are Peaceful or Violent?

Whether you view protesters as peaceful or violent partly depends upon the frame that you bring to the situation.

What Value Do You Put on a Life?

COVD-19 has put a value on human life, but a person's value isn't the same as their worth.

Zoom Your Face

Zooming is good for overcoming social isolation but you should allow yourself to be seen for the sake of others.

Love Me and Stay Away

Is the pandemic making you lonely? Everyone needs human connection.

Forget the Toilet Paper

The toilet paper shortage can lead to a better environment and healthier people.

Why People Believe Things That Aren't True

Those who see pictures instead of clouds are also susceptible to believing in bullshit.

Could George Washington Be Elected Today?

Lying undermines the sense of trust necessary for a functioning society.

Love Yourself First? What a Mistake

Loving yourself first before loving others is contrary to human nature. Love is interactive and reciprocal.

Raising a Moral Child

What do you do when your child's thoughtfulness doesn't turn out so well? Affirmation and criticism are what's needed.

Religion and Generosity

It's probably not religion that makes people generous but being part of a community that you care about.

The Stranger at the Door

With more immigrants and refugees than ever before, how do we respond to those knocking at the door?

Don't Be a Slave to Your Smartphone

I stopped wearing a watch years ago and now, my students are putting down their smartphones. Have they begun to recognize the downsides to the technology?