In The Winter Of Your Soul
One of the biggest mental health issues I see on a regular basis isn’t depression or anxiety. According to Dr Merry Lin, "Its people who are languishing. Languishing is not the presence of mental illness; it’s the absence of mental and emotional vitality." It’s the "winter of your soul."
Bob JonesDecember 14, 2020
19 Insights On The Beauty Of Life
You and I may disagree on what or who is beautiful, but we can agree there is beauty all around us. You don't have to look far or hard to see it.
Bob JonesDecember 13, 2020
MIDDLE CHURCH: FIRE CANNOT STOP REVOLUTIONARY LOVE
Around 5 AM on Saturday December 5, 2020, alarm bells rang out to the New York City Fire Department. There was a fire at the corner of 48th East and 7th St. The fire department was on the scene three minutes later, but it was too late to save the beautiful sanctuary of Middle Church.
Bob JonesDecember 9, 2020
JOHN LENNON, ROCK AND JESUS
John Lennon, the “smart Beatle,” is considered one of the biggest influences on culture of the past century. He was on a search for meaning.
Bob JonesDecember 8, 2020
CRIMINALIZATION OF DRUG POSSESSION NEVER MADE SENSE
The criminalization of people who use drugs creates violence, destroys communities and ruins people’s lives, often for good. Criminalization puts the responsibility and blame for drug use firmly on the backs of individuals most at-risk.
Bob JonesDecember 2, 2020
COCA-COLA 2020 CHRISTMAS SAGA
I'm not crying. You are. Coca-Cola released a new Christmas commercial that will melt your heart even if you drink Pepsi.
Bob JonesNovember 28, 2020
DELIVERING HAPPINESS: TONY HSIEH
The world recently lost a pioneer of company culture, the shoe industry, web advertising, and a gentle soul. Tony Hsieh, former CEO of Zappos, will be remembered for the happiness he delivered to so many people, including me.
Bob JonesNovember 28, 2020
THE HIDDEN LIFE OF TREES
We read in fairy tales of trees with human faces, trees that can walk, and sometimes talk. If you listen closely you can learn secrets from the hidden life of trees that will help you survive a pandemic.
Bob JonesNovember 21, 2020