Nick Gier explores Hindu goddesses, Navaratri and feminine spiritual power, drawing connections to the Bible, Jesus, Laozi and the struggle against oppression.
A retired soccer skeptic discovers the World Cup's rituals, drama and global appeal, then confronts the politics, hero worship and toxic masculinity that test his faith.
An opinion column arguing that patriarchy harms men as well as women, urging men to reject authoritarian models of masculinity and embrace human-centered alternatives.
A beekeeper’s painful encounter becomes a lesson in humility, resilience, and Buddhist wisdom about expectations, fear, and returning despite the risk.