Episode 20 - Creativity in Visual Art

That phase of life between childhood and adulthood can be challenging. Special rites can help ease the transition for both the young person and their tribe.

Art has been used for centuries as a means to express our relationship to the divine. In this episode I highlight some ways in which this has been expressed visually.

The dark days of winter can help us understand the value of light.

"The body is a temple." Most traditions recognize the inseparable bond between body and mind. I discuss how some have harnessed this connection in search of higher understanding.

Having a high standard of morals and being truly committed to those morals aren’t always one and the same. In this episode I will look at some figures who have shown, through their actions, what it means to be a person of integrity.

The older members of our communities may not always be perfect, but they offer something valuable to society that can only be gained with time. Experience. In this episode I look at the importance of maintaining a level of respect for those who have gained it and paying attention to those who are willing to share their wisdom.

Life can be difficult. Despite our best efforts, we all have to experience pain and discomfort in one form or another. How we decide to engage with those challenges can make all the difference.

Forgiveness is universally valued. But why?

The natural world holds a certain appeal. It stirs something ancient and awe-inspiring in the soul. In this episode I discuss some of the oldest spiritual traditions in the world as well as some contemporary reflections that can help us to be aware of our relationship with nature.

Faith, the act of accepting as truth an idea that cannot be scientifically verified, is inspiring... and complicated. In this episode I discuss faith and how it relates to things like works (action) and doubt.