In this video, I muse on the idea of meaning, and how it affects our lives. I talk about how we make our own meaning, and how this process is key to our happiness. Yes, you guessed it — there is no such thing as objective external meaning telling us what to...
In this short video, we’re talking about Courage – the ability to act appropriately in the face of adversity. Courage is one of the things that makes us human, and like all virtues, can be strengthened through habit and perseverance. We all face adversity from...
I finally wrote and published my first article on Medium. Please take a look, share it, and/or CLAP!! RSS - Posts RSS - Comments Subscribe Email Address Archives Archives Select Month October 2019 (4) September 2019 (1) August 2019 (6)...
Sometimes we need to pause along our journey, just breathe, and look around. Remarkable things to see we may otherwise miss if we only look ahead. RSS - Posts RSS - Comments Subscribe Email Address Archives Archives Select Month October 2019 (3)...
Which path should we follow?The one that others are on, as surely the wisdom of the crowd knows best?Perhaps an alternative, as opportunities abound where nobody else is looking?How about creating our own path, one that does not yet exist?There are no simple, clear,...
Solvitur Ambulando “It is solved by walking” The notion of Solvitur Ambulando, meaning “it is solved by walking,” has been used in many ways over the years. They all involve a form of active reflection, one that does not easily happen without...
Jeffrey M. Keefer, Ph.D., is an educational consultant, institutional researcher and accreditation officer in higher education, professor of research methodology, nonprofit capacity building and strategic planning consultant, talent development coach, spiritual life advisor (chaplain) at New York University, spiritual director, and Wikipedian.
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