The On Being Project
Joy Is Not a Luxury
The work of building inclusive spaces is hard, lifelong work. But it can be nourished by a deep sense of abiding joy.
The Devils of Luzón
A visual tour of a whimsical and unsettling carnival of masked figures and horned demons — a survivor of northern Spain’s Celtic roots.
When a White Evangelical Is Called a Racist Because of Who He Voted For
A white Evangelical Christian, and a Trump supporter, offers a gentle challenge: to put our preconceived notions aside, and understand each other more deeply than what we put on our ballots.
A Faith Lived Out in Poetry and Prayer
A gift of verse as we reach the close of the season of Ramadan — testaments to the comfort of faith across a lifetime, from the safety of home to the surprising kinship of a stranger.
One in Four: What it Feels Like to Have A Loved One in Prison
Our corrective actions can have radiating effects, placing a burden on those who don’t deserve it. A moving revelation of the extended trauma of mass incarceration — farther reaching than we might imagine.
The Strengths We Have, and the Strengths We Want to Develop
What if we focused on strengthening the characteristics we have, rather than on all the ways in which we’re lacking? Digital trailblazer Tiffany Shlain explores a heartening alternative to diagnostic psychology, and our empowering capability to shape who we are into who we want to be.
Time Doesn’t Heal All Wounds: Robert Ross on Breaking the Narrative of Trauma
Trauma can be a rigid dictator of the course of a life, often giving rise to paths of destruction and illness. Dr. Robert Ross on why these cycles exist, and on our responsibility as members of the community to heal the broken spaces in the structures we live in.
Reimagining a Christmas Classic
As these days of anticipation of Christmas draw closer, a creative reimagining of “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” by Bipolar Explorer for your listening pleasure.
A Song Stopped in Time
Count Basie and Helen Humes’ nostalgic rendition of a 1920’s jazz classic provides the perfect accompaniment to a stunning piece about love, marriage, and lifelong partnership.
Imperfect Music, Profound Connection: A Bridge to Kinship and Compassion
The Philippine-Catholic ritual of pabasa reveals the power of song to reacquaint us with tradition, bridge superficial divides, and connect us through the kinship of our imperfections.
