Are We Really the Center of Everything? As humans, we have this funny little habit of assuming we’re the center of the universe. It’s like we’ve been starring in our own cosmic movie, where everything—from the stars in the sky to the tiniest microbe—exists solely for our benefit. But what if consciousness isn’t unique to us, and it’s quietly thriving in ways we’ve barely begun to understand? The Human-Centric Lens Let’s start with the obvious: we tend to see the... Read more
“Peter said to Mary, ‘Sister, we know that the Savior loved you more than the rest of the women. Tell us the words of the Savior which you remember, which you know and we do not, nor have we heard them.’ Mary answered and
Have you ever stopped to think about what time really is? We tend to live our lives as if there’s a past, present, and future—but what if that’s just a story we’re telling ourselves? Let’s break this down. Time as a Human Construct What we call “time” is really just a way of measuring change. It’s the ticks of a clock, the movement of the sun, or the pages of a calendar flipping by. But none of these things are... Read more
We often think of creativity as something reserved for artists—painters, writers, musicians, sculptors. And sure, these expressions of creativity are beautiful and impactful. But creativity is so much more than art; it’s about problem-solving, finding new ways to connect, and rethinking how we approach life itself. In fact, creativity is a life-changing force—both for us as individuals and for the world around us. Let’s explore why. Creativity as Transformation Not only can creativity change the world, it already has. Consider... Read more
“But they were pained and they wept greatly saying, ‘How shall we go to the nations and proclaim the Good News [Gospel] of the Child of Humanity [Son of Man]? If they did not spare him, how will they spare us?’ “Then Mary stood up.
In the 9th century, a Sufi mystic named Husayn Ibn Mansur al-Hallaj lived a life so controversial, so deeply radical, that it ultimately cost him his own. His crime? Suggesting that the holiest of temples was not found in stone or shrine, but within each of us. His words unsettled the religious authorities of his time, and for his unorthodox theology, he was condemned as a blasphemer and executed. Yet, even death couldn’t silence him. The poetry of Al-Hallaj vibrates... Read more
Have you ever paused long enough to really be in the moment? I mean, really stopped — no distractions, no planning the next thing, just being right here and now. It’s not easy, is it? In fact, it might feel downright uncomfortable at first. But what if I told you that everything you’ve been chasing after is already within you, waiting to be discovered? Let’s talk about living in the moment and finding the peace we’re all searching for, right... Read more
What if the answers you’re searching for aren’t out there somewhere, but already within you? Let’s explore this idea together, weaving through our shared human experience of stress, deconstruction, and growth. Life has a way of throwing curveballs. Sometimes it’s the chaos of politics or global crises. Other times, it’s deeply personal challenges—family struggles, career stress, or finding our footing in an ever-shifting world. Yet, in the midst of all this, there’s a wellspring of wisdom inside us, waiting to... Read more
When the Blessed One had said these things, he blessed them all saying, “Peace be with you! Bear my peace within yourselves. Beware that no one leads you astray, saying, ‘Look over here!’ or ‘Look over there!’ For the Child of Humanity [Son of
Imagine sitting around a campfire, where each log crackles and sparks, casting warm, flickering light into the night. Now imagine someone begins to weave a story—one that braids science, Indigenous wisdom, and the profound beauty of nature into a single narrative. That’s what it feels like to read Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer. This isn’t just a book; it’s a journey into a new way of seeing the world—one that’s both ancient and refreshingly hopeful. Kimmerer invites us to... Read more
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