A verse on becoming all of who we truly are. From chapter 66, “Purity of Action.” Translated from the Tamil by Thomas Hitoshi PruiksmaTHE KURAL: Tiruvalluvar’s TirukkuralBeacon Press, Boston
Kural 435: Tiruvalluvar on Leadership and Foresight
A verse on leaders and acting in advance: “Prevention is better than cure.” From chapter 44, “Elimination of Faults.” Translated from the Tamil by Thomas Hitoshi PruiksmaTHE KURAL: Tiruvalluvar’s TirukkuralBeacon […]
In The Ashes With You: A Kural Conversation with Gareth Higgins
The Wealth and Wonder of Relatedness With Gareth Higgins, storyteller and author of How Not to Be Afraid, I was delighted to speak about compassion, community, guilt, and the ripple […]
Kural 400: Tiruvalluvar on Learning and True Wealth
A verse on the connection between learning and life. From chapter 40, “Learning.” Translated from the Tamil by Thomas Hitoshi PruiksmaTHE KURAL: Tiruvalluvar’s TirukkuralBeacon Press, Boston
Kural 34: Tiruvalluvar on Purity of Heart and Right Action
A verse on where right action comes from, with a connection to the Beatitudes. From chapter 4, “The Imperative of Right Action.” Translated from the Tamil by Thomas Hitoshi PruiksmaTHE […]
Strength Overflowing: A Kural Conversation with Dr. Raymond Wise
On Being Guided by Purpose With fourth-generation gospel musician, composer, educator, and performer extraordinaire, Dr. Raymond Wise, I was honored to discuss spirit, purpose, and the inner sources of strength […]
Kural 620: Tiruvalluvar on Effort that Defeats Fate
A verse on hard work, discipline, and the rewards of motivation. From chapter 62, “Mastery of Action.” Translated from the Tamil by Thomas Hitoshi PruiksmaTHE KURAL: Tiruvalluvar’s TirukkuralBeacon Press, Boston
Pouring Yourself Out Like Wine: A Kural Conversation with W. Stephen Smith
Singing Beyond Shame and Fear With world-renowned voice teacher Professor W. Stephen Smith, I was honored to discuss mastery of action and the art of singing in light of THE […]