Magnifying glasses highlighting four conflict resolution lenses: Humanity Lens, Spiritual Lens, Historical Lens, and Practical Lens.
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Seeing Through the Lenses: How Humanity, Spirituality, History, & Practicality Can Guide Us Through Conflicts

Conflicts will always exist. They might come from history, identity, or security. They might erupt in our homes, at work, or on the global stage. But how we choose to see those conflicts determines whether we fuel more fire or build bridges. That’s where the idea of lenses comes in. Just as a photographer uses…

A modern man overloaded with tech gadgets, distracted by his smartphone, wearing headphones and smartwatches, with more devices peeking out of his bag and pockets — a visual metaphor for consumption disease.

Consumption Disease: When Shiny Stuff Hijacks the Human Brain

Isn’t it funny how the real important things like climate change and dangers of processed foods—things that should stop us in our tracks—barely get airtime anymore, while the latest shiny stuff gets us drooling like Pavlov’s dog? First, it was the iPhone. Then the iPhone 2. Now we’re somewhere around iPhone 87 Pro Max with…

Man meditating peacefully, symbolizing inner calm and spiritual insight beyond religious differences.

Why Must Religion Feel Like a Tug of War

Every day, I see it — on TV, in churches, mosques, shrines, offices, and even in comment sections where logic goes to die. People praising their faith like die-hard football fans, roasting others’ beliefs like it’s a spiritual cookout. But here’s the funny bit: we only shout about our beliefs when we’re surrounded by people…