The Uses of Adversity: Why a Little Suffering is Good for You

We spend most of our lives trying to avoid the bad stuff and get the good stuff. This is the … More

Contemplating Your True Self (A New Classroom or Family Activity)

Young people can get really wrapped up in their egos and identities. Jocks. Nerds. Hipsters. Losers. Funny. Smart. Popular. Mean. … More

Happy and AWE-some Holidays! In honor of the season, we’re giving away our full e-book, Activities that Inspire Mindfulness, Contemplation, … More

Common sense tells us that it is harder to look out of a dirty, grimy window, but sometimes we don’t … More

“Death will find you. But seek the road which makes death a fulfillment.” – Dag Hammarskjöld It’s autumn and Halloween season, … More

We are told to live each day as if it’s our last. Carpe Diem. Or as the kids say, YOLO, “you only … More

How perfect should we try to make the world for our kids? Should we alleviate our children’s pain and suffering … More

Here’s the problem. It turns out when people are forced to take the time to sit back and reflect on … More