By Emily Chávez, Associate Director, Duke Center for Multicultural Affairs Race: that ubiquitous element in society that registers in both our conscious and unconscious minds. Do we see race? Of course we do—though we may pretend not to. Can we look beyond it? Many, perhaps most of us, try. But the thing with race is that to deal with it honestly ...

By Aili Kuutan Have you ever heard of the concept of underlying commitments? The concept’s come up for me a couple times lately, so last week I decided to explore it for myself. In a nutshell, underlying commitments are the things we’re truly committed to, which we may not be aware of and may not be in alignment with our stated goals. For ...

By Deborah Dixon, Reiki Master Teacher Reiki Principles Just for today, I will not anger Just for today, I will not worry Just for today, I will be grateful Just for today, I will do my work honestly Just for today, I will be kind to all living things The Reiki principles open the practitioner to ...

By Angel Collie We have all been there: that after lunch meeting that seems to never end. It’s hard to focus when all you can think about is why you insisted on having that second cup of coffee earlier in the day. Finally, you wrap up and go hunting for a nearby restroom. Here you are rushing through the halls of ...

By Sarah Susanka, FAIA  “There’s no time like the present,” my new student says to me as she rushes off to pack her car after meditation on the last day of our retreat.  She’s joined by a couple of other super-achievers who are intent upon taking advantage of the few minutes before breakfast to get everything buttoned up.  ...