Every evening our eyes tell us that the sun sets, while we know that, in fact, the Earth is turning us away from it. Astronomy taught us centuries ago that common sense is not a reliable guide to ...

This post was co-authored by Marcia Gralha, M.A. We all have minds. But what is the mind, really? If you’ve ever tried to explain why a dog chases a ball, why a breakup hurts, or what it means to “be ...

As a human being, you are constantly having thoughts. You’ve also likely experienced unhelpful or negative thoughts. Such thinking habits are called "cognitive distortions" according to the cognitive ...

Teaching is a wonderful vocation. To daily attempt to hand on what one has grasped or discovered or received to others eager to know and understand the truth is sheer joy. (Grading, on the other hand, ...

Have you ever felt like your notes are more of a chaotic to-do list than a helpful study tool? Many of us rely on traditional, linear note-taking methods—jotting down every detail in the hope that ...

new video loaded: Why Does My Mind Keep Thinking That? transcript I’ve had a meditation practice for about 15 years now, and I got into it thinking it would calm me down. I’ve got a little bit of a ...