Discover how praise can actually smother interest and passion. And yet, a well presented challenge can often inspire amazing growth and commitment.

Why do some comments make profound impacts on us? Do you recall some? Have you spoken them to others? Are they inspiring or discouraging comments?

When major events happen at key points in childhood they bookmark our lives. They shape us.  Sometimes words can do that too. How does it work?

Our bodies can’t do simple arithmetic like balancing a checkbook, but they CAN sense the higher math behind complex patterns and systems in nature.

Enjoy this month’s collection of fascinating puzzle pieces. We offer new pieces the first week of every month. They may even speak to what puzzles you! Listen to the podcast and download these references.

Society struggles to join those valuing freedom most and those seeking connection.  Our brains work this out well and may offer fresh strategies.

As students finally head back to in-person school, many will struggle with increased stress and anxiety. Here are ways parents can support them.

Usually we offer coherent patterns, that arise when many pieces connect. This podcast offers fascinating pieces that may shed light on your questions. After listening to this podcast episode, download these references.

Cultivating a virtue is tricky. Too much push and it’s just a showy act. Too much hope for a payoff and it falls apart. Here’s how to do it well. After listening to this podcast, download this free guide – Virtue Practices.

How’s your willpower? Do you avoid getting started, rush through tasks, or never quite finish things? A simple will practice might really help!