The Value of Not Knowing

An artist carefully assembling a mosaic from small pieces of tile.

What troubles us today may, in time, reveal its place in the pattern. As humans, we obsess over certainty. We want certainty about our future, our family’s future, and the countless things over which we have little control. We want clear answers. We check reviews before we buy something. We seek out experts. We track […]

Memento Mori: By contemplating our death, we can learn to live more fully

Contemplating death Death can help us live life more fully

“I thought I was learning to live; I was only learning to die.”- Leonardo da Vinci Recently, our dear friend passed away unexpectedly. His sudden demise came as a shock to everyone, considering he was a vibrant and healthy individual in his mid-50s. This tragic event has left a deep impact, particularly because he leaves […]