Are life’s challenges random, or do they hold deeper meaning? Explore both perspectives and learn how to find resilience and purpose in hard times. By Sergio ToledoEditor-in-Chief, Heed to Heal…
There’s no rule that says you must have every answer. You’re allowed to grow, explore, and find clarity at your own pace. By Sergio ToledoEditor-in-Chief, Heed to Heal Introduction There’s…
We often define ourselves by roles and labels—but who are we beneath all that? By Sergio ToledoEditor-in-Chief, Heed to Heal Introduction From the time we’re young, the world begins to…
What if healing isn’t about going back to who you were, but becoming someone more true? By Sergio ToledoEditor-in-Chief, Heed to Heal Introduction When we speak about healing, we often…
It’s important to recognise how deeply supernatural beliefs influence people, rather than dismissing or ignoring them. By Dr. Andrew DenovanSenior lecturer in PsychologyLiverpool John Moores University By Dr. Ken DrinkwaterSenior Lecturer and Researcher in Cognitive and…
A scientific controversy about the relationship between meaning and happiness raises fundamental questions about how to live a good life. By Jill SuttieFreelance journalist and a staff writer By Jason MarshFounding editor…
René Descartes said the only thing we can be certain about is that we think. But what is the nature of thoughts? Philosophers have pondered this for centuries. By Dr. Sam BaronAssociate Professor,…
When it comes to freedom, death, and the meaning of life, acknowledging you might have limits can cause existential distress. By Dr. Daryl Van TongerenAssociate Professor of PsychologyHope College Introduction…
According to Plato, love’s aim is not to complete us, but to inspire us to grow and become the best human being we can be. By Dr. Armand D’AngourProfessor of ClassicsUniversity…
We often assume that having more ‘good things’ than others means being more valuable as a person. But behind this there are a host of hidden assumptions. By Dr. Joshua ForstenzerSenior Lecturer in Philosophy and Co-Director…
The political thought of Hannah Arendt reminds us that we are more than our successes and failures. By Dr. Samantha FazekasTeaching Fellow in Political Philosophy Trinity College Dublin Receiving criticism in…
Many philosophers cast doubt on ‘doxastic voluntarism’: the idea that we can control what we believe, just like that. So can people be held to account for their beliefs? By Dr. Mark BoespflugAssistant Professor of Philosophy Fort Lewis College Introduction Some…
What can you do when you feel like a failure for giving up on a dream? By Dr. Jonathan MitchellLecturer in Philosophy Cardiff University Introduction Philosophically speaking, some kinds of failure are more…
Only a few parts of Buddhism’s much larger practice were transplanted into American soil in the late 19th century. Here’s how Buddhism changed when it migrated. By Pamela WinfieldAssociate Professor of Religious Studies Elon University Introduction In East…
A philosopher explains how to learn from the stoicism of Roman philosophers to cope with present-day troubles. By Robert S. ColterAssociate Lecturer, PhilosophyUniversity of Wyoming Introduction Depression is on the rise. A study conducted by the World Health Organization found an…
It is possible to turn a fear of death into a motivational tool. By Mark McDermottProfessor of Health Psychology University of East London By Dr. Oona McEwanPhD candidate in Clinical Psychology University of East…
With fall almost upon us, there’s a lot we can learn from the changing season. By Dr. Samer ZakyResearch Assistant Professor in Oral and Craniofacial SciencesUniversity of Pittsburgh Introduction I was launched as one and ended up…
Five activists share how shifting their relationships with their own bodies helped them build community. By Dr. Nicole FroioFreelance Researcher, Writer and Reporter The concept of cuerpo-territorio (“body-territory”) around which the Xinka…
By Adrienne Maree BrownWriter, editor, activist, social justice facilitator, coach, speaker, and doula “What time is it on the clock of the world?” My mentor Grace Lee Boggs used to ask…
On World Kindness Day, a scholar of Buddhist studies explains its idea of compassion and the diverse ways to think about and express kindness. By Dr. Brooke SchedneckAssistant Professor of Religious StudiesRhodes College Introduction As the world…
By Natasha Deganello GiraudieFilmmaker and a teacher of nature practice Introduction The sky was a classic California cloudless blue. The light, February soft. The sea breeze, easy, fragrant, and chilly.…
By Gabes TorresPsychotherapist, organizer, and artist Introduction Last year, I was at the brink of serious burnout. My family wasn’t doing well. My organizing community faced crisis after crisis. I was…
By Madelaine LeyPhilosopher and writer As a technology ethicist researching and teaching at a technical university, I often hear big ideas about how to solve the world’s crises and build…
By Gabes TorresPsychotherapist, organizer, and artist Have you noticed more people talk about their Sun, Moon, and rising signs lately? Have your friends asked you what time you were born? Whenever…
When it feels like so many people are in need of compassion, how do we decide where to direct it? By Dr. James KirbyAssociate Professor in PsychologyThe University of Queensland By Dr. Charlie CrimstonLecturer…
A scholar of yoga and meditation explains how yoga is part of humanity’s global heritage and what can be learned from its long and complex global history. By Dr. Jeremy David EngelsProfessor of Communication Arts and SciencesPenn…
What is healthy self-love? Psychology experts and philosophers have long debated the question. By Dr. Ian RobertsonPostdoctoral research fellow (University of Erlangen-Nurenberg)Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg Introduction “To love what you are, the thing that…
People who hold higher levels of hope will be less likely to experience symptoms of depression. Shared hopes are also important for expectations of national and international futures. By Tharina GuseProfessor of Psychology and Head of Department…
A resonance theory of consciousness suggests that the way all matter vibrates, and the tendency for those vibrations to sync up, might be a way to answer the so-called ‘hard problem’ of consciousness. By Tam HuntAffiliate Guest in PsychologyUniversity of California, Santa Barbara Introduction Why is my…
