When we speak of respect, we’re talking about something deeper than manners. True respect is the recognition of another being’s sovereignty—thei…
We all want a good story. Especially in trying times, our cultures need stories to inspire us, educate us, touch us, and bring us together. Shared sto…
Once, while traveling through the southern mountains of Thailand, I rode with my teacher, Ajahn Chah, in the back of a small pickup truck. The road tw…
When we are treated with true respect, something inside us comes alive. It’s as if, in that moment, we are finally seen. Everyone—and everything