"The ache for home lives in all of us." — Maya Angelou   People use the word home in ways that have nothing to do with an

Christopher Nolan's upcoming adaptation of The Odyssey has sparked renewed interest in Homer's ancient masterpiece. But why has this story endured for nearly three

A new film adaptation of The Odyssey has once again brought Homer’s ancient hero into the public eye. That raises an interesting question. Why

Before he died, Indianapolis businessman Terry Kahn gave his attorney one unusual instruction: Do not spend money on an obituary. Kahn did not believe

What guides your choices when no one is watching? Across spiritual traditions, the idea of an inner compass reminds us that character is formed

Doing the right thing is easy when someone is watching. The real test comes when no one is.   Suppose your town announced an unusual experiment.   For

“I don’t know.”   Three simple words.   Perhaps among the hardest words for adults to say.   When we’re young, we often believe maturity means accumulating answers. School rewards

We spend much of life pursuing more. This week's Spiritual Signals reflects on the deeper meaning of "enough" and how gratitude helps us recognize

Why Empty Time Matters More Than We Realize   “There is more to life than increasing its speed.” — Mahatma Gandhi   There was a time when waiting was

“May my thoughts, words, and actions be in harmony.” — Traditional Sanskrit prayer   It is an aspiration most people immediately recognize, even if we rarely put