Interpersonal conflict can be defined as any conflict between two or more people. This can be a simple disagreement, an explosive argument, or, at its worst, interpersonal violence. A great example of interpersonal conflict can be found in the story of Moloch in the Bible. A how-not to guide: Moloch in the Bible Let’s look…
Feeling bad sometimes is a normal part of life, and is something we all experience. Who hasn’t, at some point, pleaded to their cosmic force of choice, “Why can’t I just be happy?!” But it is important to embrace feeling bad. This doesn’t mean that clinical depression is okay. Rather, run-of-the-mill bad feelings have their…
The Golden Rule — treat others how you’d like to be treated — is a universal maxim. It is a law of reciprocity — if we treat others with kindness, they will be compelled to treat us with kindness in turn. The concept dates back to ancient Egypt, at least, and can be found in religious…
Stress is a normal part of life — if you aren’t ever stressed, you probably aren’t doing something right. But stress can quickly accumulate and wreak havoc on our well-being if left unchecked. 49% of Americans have had a major stressful event in the past year, and 26% report having a “great deal” of stress. While stress itself isn’t…
Without going outside, you may know the whole world.Without looking through the window, you may see the ways of heaven.The farther you go, the less you know.” Tao Te Ching, Chapter 47 We have all heard that travel promotes personal growth. It expands our horizons, and all that good stuff. Schools, from elementary to university-level,…
Wabi sabi is a Japanese worldview based on the first of the Buddhist Three Marks of Existence: all things are impermanent. Wabi sabi is a notoriously difficult concept to grasp, and is said to have no exact English equivalent. For that matter, a perfect definition might be antithetical to the concept itself. But we can get pretty close to a…