That Night When the Father Said Nothing at the Dinner Table
One Sunday night, at the dinner table, the father of the family had his face buried in his phone, as ...
Tag: hedonistic spirituality
Where Words Got Lost
Two weeks ago, at a party of an old friend, something familiar happened. A family friend was talking about his ...
When Words Turn to Stone
Maybe this has happened to you, too. That close friend with whom you used to share every little thing has ...
Seven Simple Secrets to the Relationship You’ve Always Wanted
Maybe this has happened to you, too. One of your friends, who is usually so busy with their own world, ...
When Reason Falls Short; A Journey into the Depths of Mystical Experience
I remember one night sitting by the window as the rain fell endlessly. I had just come back from a ...
Why Should a Theory of Happiness Be Indigenous?
The Story of Negar and Arash Negar had achieved everything in Toronto: her PhD, prestigious journal articles, a university job ...
Why Must We Speak of Pleasure Today?
Imagine a young person in their room, in the middle of the night. Phone in hand, endlessly watching short videos. ...
The Western View of Islamic Pleasure: Why has Transcendent Theosophy Been Lost in Comparative Studies?
The Western View of Islamic Pleasure: Why has Transcendent Theosophy Been Lost in Comparative Studies? Imagine placing two great philosophical ...
Why Do Some Pleasures Leave Us Empty?
It's Friday evening. After an exhausting work week, you go to a nice restaurant with friends. Great food, laughter and ...
Spiritual Burnout: When Worship No Longer Energizes (Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention)
Have you ever felt like you no longer have the spiritual energy and enthusiasm you once had? Even things like ...