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The Pursuit of Peace

How to generate well-being for ourselves and each other.

Environment
The New Science of Ecospirituality

Andy Tix Ph.D. on February 24, 2025

How can we sustain both our planet and ourselves? The new science of ecospirituality has some ideas and some suggestions to try.

How can we sustain both our planet and ourselves? The new science of ecospirituality has some ideas and some suggestions to try.

Religion
Lessons from the Holocaust for Today

Andy Tix Ph.D. on January 27, 2025

Why did humans show so much hatred and indifference toward fellow humans during the Holocaust? Psychology provides some answers that have implications for today.

Why did humans show so much hatred and indifference toward fellow humans during the Holocaust? Psychology provides some answers that have implications for today.

Mindfulness
3 Mindful Practices to Increase a Sense of Belonging

Andy Tix Ph.D. on January 7, 2025

Many people feel lost, particularly during these chaotic times. Taking some time by yourself for some simple mindful practices can help you connect and find stability.

Many people feel lost, particularly during these chaotic times. Taking some time by yourself for some simple mindful practices can help you connect and find stability.

Spirituality
The Psychology of Christian Spirituality

Andy Tix Ph.D. on August 20, 2024

The core of Christian spirituality seems to converge with many of the principles of social psychology, pointing to ways to find greater wholeness.

The core of Christian spirituality seems to converge with many of the principles of social psychology, pointing to ways to find greater wholeness.

Spirituality
4 Ways to Incorporate Spirituality Into Work

Andy Tix Ph.D. on June 17, 2024

Do you want to bring more of your whole self to work? Psychological research suggests your work may benefit from incorporating aspects of personal spirituality.

Do you want to bring more of your whole self to work? Psychological research suggests your work may benefit from incorporating aspects of personal spirituality.

Spirituality
One Way Indigenous Spirituality Promotes Resilience

Andy Tix Ph.D. on February 9, 2024

We may agonize about why bad things happen, but what if, instead, we accept some things as unknowable? Lakota spirituality provides unique insights that may promote peace.

We may agonize about why bad things happen, but what if, instead, we accept some things as unknowable? Lakota spirituality provides unique insights that may promote peace.

Meditation
How Contemplative Practices Promote Health and Well-Being

Andy Tix Ph.D. on January 12, 2024

Toxic levels of stress can worsen our physical and psychological health. New thinking and research on contemplative practices suggest steps we can take to be restored.

Toxic levels of stress can worsen our physical and psychological health. New thinking and research on contemplative practices suggest steps we can take to be restored.

Gender
A Letter to Parents of Faith Learning a Child Is Transgender

Andy Tix Ph.D. on November 13, 2023

When conservative adults learn of a young person in their family questioning their gender or coming out as transgender or non-binary, it can be hard to know which steps to take.

When conservative adults learn of a young person in their family questioning their gender or coming out as transgender or non-binary, it can be hard to know which steps to take.

Education
How to Make the Most of College

Andy Tix Ph.D. on August 21, 2023

Beginning or returning to college? Here's one powerful strategy for making the most of these years.

Beginning or returning to college? Here's one powerful strategy for making the most of these years.

Religion
Rediscovering a Religious or Spiritual Life

Andy Tix Ph.D. on May 24, 2023

Are there ways to be honest with religious frustrations while pursuing a religious or spiritual dimension to our lives? Consider these five ideas for how to do so.

Are there ways to be honest with religious frustrations while pursuing a religious or spiritual dimension to our lives? Consider these five ideas for how to do so.

Anxiety
One Powerful Way to Help Young People Be Less Self-Focused

Andy Tix Ph.D. on March 13, 2023

Do you worry about the emotional struggles, loneliness, and self-preoccupation of the young people in your life? Research suggests a powerful strategy that can help.

Do you worry about the emotional struggles, loneliness, and self-preoccupation of the young people in your life? Research suggests a powerful strategy that can help.

Spirituality
5 Spiritual Practices That Increase Well-Being

Andy Tix Ph.D. on February 23, 2023

Are you looking to create a lifestyle integrating spirituality and well-being? Psychological science provides several specific practices.

Are you looking to create a lifestyle integrating spirituality and well-being? Psychological science provides several specific practices.

Depression
In Awe of Death

Andy Tix Ph.D. on February 6, 2023

Death often evokes awe. Understanding the new science of awe can help us to cope better with death and discover new meaning in life.

Death often evokes awe. Understanding the new science of awe can help us to cope better with death and discover new meaning in life.

Anger
The Emotional Life of Jesus

Andy Tix Ph.D. on November 30, 2022

Exploring the emotional life of Jesus reveals some clues about who he really was.

Exploring the emotional life of Jesus reveals some clues about who he really was.

Religion
Why Religious Fundamentalism Can Inspire Hatred

Andy Tix Ph.D. on November 14, 2022

Underlying much of the worst of human history are religious motivations. However, there are ways for religions to draw from their sacred texts and traditions to nurture peace.

Underlying much of the worst of human history are religious motivations. However, there are ways for religions to draw from their sacred texts and traditions to nurture peace.

Gratitude
Taking Photos of the Good Increases Gratitude and Well-Being

Andy Tix Ph.D. on August 15, 2022

Is your view of the town in which you live bleak? Is it tough to stay connected with family and friends who live far away? Is it hard to be grateful? A simple practice can help.

Is your view of the town in which you live bleak? Is it tough to stay connected with family and friends who live far away? Is it hard to be grateful? A simple practice can help.