Essays

The Weight of Looking Back Regret is perhaps one of the most painful burdens of the human heart. It is that heavy sigh that escapes when we remember what might

The Magic Show of the World Smoke and mirrors. The phrase calls to mind the dimly lit stage of a magician, where smoke billows across the floor and mirrors flash

Introduction Peace of mind is not a luxury; it is the foundation of a meaningful life. Yet in a world filled with constant distractions, fears, and demands, peace often feels

When you rent a car, you know from the start that it is not yours. You may drive it carefully, keep it clean, and follow the rules of the road,

For decades, the grinning face of Alfred E. Neuman peered out from the cover of Mad Magazine with his trademark line: “What? Me Worry?” It was meant as satire, a

I was born in 1943, at a time when being Catholic in America meant one thing when it came to religious education: the Baltimore Catechism. We didn’t question it. We

A reflection on the comments of Miki Kersgard  (ACIM Gather. 8/21/25) Most of us have had the experience of relying on a GPS system for guidance while driving. We program

A neighbor of mine, a percussionist who spent his career working alongside the music elite, once told me a story that has never left me. He was often surrounded by

The Bible’s account of humanity’s fall begins in a garden, with two trees. One was the Tree of Life, symbolizing eternal union with God. The other was the Tree of

“I live in the past.” At first glance, this may sound like nothing more than nostalgia or a habit of memory. But A Course in Miracles makes clear that when