Strange Planet

By Bryan Hyde Opportunities exist all around us to help others in need. These needs don’t have to be dramatic in order to count.  The point here is that we can make the crucial difference if we are actively seeking opportunities to serve. Too often, ou ...

By Bryan Hyde History can be a magnificent mentor for those willing to study it patiently and deliberately. At the same time, history itself does not teach lessons.  Historians will do their best to construct a plausible and comprehensive narrative based on the evidence available in their time. But ...

By Bryan Hyde It’s easy to become discouraged when we take an honest look at the moral decay, corruption, and abuse of power swirling around us.  But a willingness to face unpleasant truths does not mean that all is lost.  Succumbing to the counsels of despair robs us of hope, limits our vision, and prevents us from recognizing that we always have options. But the truth ...

By Bryan Hyde One way to have far-reaching impact on the world is to find your unique voice. We sometimes view examples of those who’ve found their voice as exceptions to the rule. In reality, each of us has a unique voice of our own that can change the world around us.  It ...

By Bryan Hyde How does a freethinking person discern between what’s worth knowing and what isn’t? In spiritual matters, finding truth involves quieting the mind, humbling the heart, and learning to silence the chatter of our inner dialogue.  This is ...