Speaking to us from 1983, a time of widespread fear about nuclear war, Ram Dass explores how spiritual work equals social action, and yet, we can’t just wait until we are free to take action.
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Simran Jeet Singh | On Bringing Us Back Together
<p>We’ve all been othered, felt like we didn’t belong, at some point or moment in our lives. It feels awful. But, what happens when that experience rises to a level and pervasiveness of such intensity that it’s not just about feeling unwelcome, it’s about fearing for your life? A ... Show More
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Rabbi Rami Shapiro | Spiritual, But Not Religious? What’s Really Going On.
<p>You’ve heard the call, “I’m not religious, but I am spiritual.” What does that even mean? And, why are so many people running from organized religion, but flocking to some amorphous and ambiguous claim to spirituality that often extends not further than a sense that you yearn ... Show More
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Gratitude is the Key to Happiness | Joakim Lundqvist
<p>You can never fully control your circumstances, but you can fully control your attitude. In Week 4 of <i>True Virtue</i>, we’re learning how to keep an attitude of gratitude.</p><p>ABOUT THIS MESSAGE</p><p>In a cynical world, it’s easy to give the impression of good character ... Show More
29m 49s
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Kung Fu, Star Trek and the many paths to spirituality | Rainn Wilson
<p>Do you feel overwhelmed by the complex issues facing our world, not to mention your own personal problems? Spirituality is the key to staying grounded and hopeful -- even for skeptics, says actor and author Rainn Wilson. He explains why it's time for all of us to experience a ... Show More
28m 53s