Published inUniversal Enlightenment & Flourishing·PinnedThree Things To Do For Everlasting HappinessHappiness; fulfillment; plenitude. We humans are always longing for the state of consciousness we label with our favorite placeholder phrase to denote ‘life satisfaction’. At UEF, our favorite is flourishing. Related to the word “flowering”, flourishing is about blossoming into who we are at our state of fullest potential. A…Happiness9 min readHappiness9 min read
Published inUniversal Enlightenment & Flourishing·PinnedOne Universal Godcommon themes across all religions This blog post is part of a series on common themes across all religions. “Some would deny any legitimate use of the word God because it has been misused so much. Certainly it is the most burdened of all human words. Precisely for that reason…Love30 min readLove30 min read
Published inPandemic Diaries·PinnedFinding Happiness and Meaning in the Time of COVID-19The COVID-19 crisis has forced us to hit the pause button on our regular lives. In the process, we have been given the rare and unexpected gift of time free from the compulsive activities that drive so many of us. There is no roadmap to navigate this new normal. We…Happiness8 min readHappiness8 min read
May 6Moral Compass: A Common Theme Across All ReligionsA moral compass refers to an individual’s internalized set of moral values, beliefs, and principles that guide their decisions and actions in ethical or moral situations. …Religion5 min readReligion5 min read
Apr 24The Hero’s Journey: A Common Theme Across All ReligionsMythology, literature, and folklores often share a common motif about the protagonist of the story embarking on a quest, facing challenges and ultimately achieving a transformative victory. Joseph Campbell in his book ‘The Hero with A Thousand Faces’ refers to ‘the hero’s journey’ as a cyclical journey that involves setting…Religion4 min readReligion4 min read
Apr 24Authentic self: A Common Theme Across All ReligionsIn a world surrounded by the noise of who we should be and what we should want, it is sometimes difficult to stay true to our own authentic self, or even being aware of what our authentic self looks like in the first place. Most religions encourage us to focus…Religion4 min readReligion4 min read
Mar 28Praxis: A Common Theme Across All ReligionsHow do we translate our faith into practice to make a meaningful difference in the world? This is a question that is relevant across all religions, even if the actual application differs from faith to faith. Praxis has been defined as ‘the use of a theory or a belief in…Religion4 min readReligion4 min read
Mar 13Awe : A Common Theme Across All ReligionsWhen last did you truly feel all-encompassing, invigorating awe? Awe is a large, boundless sentiment, but is something that is deeply ingrained in our human nature as a way of experiencing the world. In the eyes of a child, everything is worthy of awe, since everything is so new. But…Religion5 min readReligion5 min read
Mar 2The Sacred Words: A Common Theme Across All ReligionsWords are our most valuable meaning making tool — we think in words, we manifest our thoughts into reality through words, and we share our realities with others through words. How much more powerful, then, are the words of those gods and divine beings who created our world? Is it…Religion5 min readReligion5 min read
Feb 5Suffering: A Common Theme Across All ReligionsWorld Cancer Day, which is observed worldwide on February 4th, gives us an opportunity to reflect upon the suffering that many individuals face when they or their loved ones are afflicted with serious illnesses like cancer. …Religion6 min readReligion6 min read