We naturally find evidence to support our own views, which makes debate useless!

The article “You Will Never Win Your Political or Relationship Arguments” discusses the inherent biases in human nature that lead us to seek evidence supporting our preexisting beliefs. It argues that this tendency can render debates ineffective, as individuals often focus on confirming their views rather than understanding differing perspectives. The author suggests that recognizing this phenomenon can help improve communication and foster more constructive discussions in both political and personal contexts.

Go to the source: You Will Never Win Your Political or Relationship Arguments

Four Evidence-based Reasons to Prioritize Vacation Time This Summer: Why Business Leaders Should Make Vacation Time Mandatory

One antidote to the culture of overwork is simple: log off. Studies show leisure time out of the office actually boosts performance and mental well-being inside it: 2 psychological factors to ensure you have a mentally restorative vacation

To understand what’s happening today, I need to understand why it is happening today. We live in a world colored by the myth that the Civil War settled the issue of race in the US once and for all. In fact, the North may have ‘won’ the war, but the South won the peace and continued to treat African Americans much the same way they had before the war but without institutionalized slavery.

Seeing what is missing might help us appreciate what we have: Want a Relationship Boost? Look for the Absence of Conflict

Even Robert E. Lee said we have no business erecting statues to the Confederacy. John Oliver breaks it down…

I believe that Richard Rohr is a modern day saint and prophet. In his reflections on 50 years in ministry, he said this:

“God always uses unworthy instruments so we can never think that it is we who are accomplishing the work. The older I get, the more I think, “God, you were so patient with me! I didn’t do it right and you still did it right, you still used me.” 

2020 has been an unprecedented year—like nothing I have seen before.  I believe we are seeing humanity awaken to a new level of awareness of systemic injustice in the world, the suffering it causes, and of the role each of us play in perpetuating these systems—predominantly by those of us with privilege and power. We would do well to remember that evil can only be substantially overcome by collective good. When one part is hurt, we all share in that pain, and if one part is liberated, we all share in the joy. 

There is a great need right now for unworthy instruments—people who have done the necessary work to ground compassionate action in contemplative, non-dual consciousness. When you experience the reality of your oneness with God and Creation, actions of justice and love will naturally follow. This message has been at the core of what I set out to teach over the last fifty years, and now that I rarely leave my hermitage, these meditations have become my primary means of sharing what God is putting on my heart. It is my hope they have been a source of both healing and encouragement for you.”

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