Thoughtful Perspectives on Modern Issues
Carrying the weight of centuries of spiritual wisdom about power, justice, and moral courage As we write, the most significant diplomatic moment of 2025 is about to unfold at the White House. Ukrainian President Zelensky is preparing to meet President Trump alongside an unprecedented coalition of European leaders—German Chancellor Merz, French President Macron, British PM…
Ancient Wisdom for Modern Overwhelm We live in an unprecedented era of stimulation. Our phones buzz with notifications every few minutes. Our screens offer infinite scroll—endless content, endless updates, endless demands for our attention. We toggle between apps, jump from task to task, and wonder why we feel scattered, anxious, and perpetually unsatisfied despite having…
What Sacred Land Teaches About Peace When President Trump and Vladimir Putin met in Alaska on August 15, 2025, seeking to end the war in Ukraine, most analysis focused on geopolitical strategy and diplomatic tactics. But viewing this summit through Indigenous wisdom reveals profound lessons about relationship, sovereignty, and the path to lasting peace that…
Racism represents one of humanity’s most persistent and destructive delusions, manifesting in systems of oppression that deny the fundamental equality and dignity of all people. Three major spiritual and philosophical traditions offer profound insights into both the nature of racial prejudice and pathways toward genuine healing and transformation. Buddhist Understanding: Ignorance, Attachment, and the Illusion…
Behold, dear citizens of the digital realm, how masterfully our leaders wield the ancient art of rhetoric in the theater of global commerce! Today’s proclamation of 100% semiconductor tariffs presents us with a textbook example of sophisticated political maneuvering that would make even Gorgias himself applaud. Consider the elegant duality at play: punishment and reward…