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 […]
Kural 36: Tiruvalluvar on Ethics and Undying Deeds
A verse on the imperative of right action, with a connection to the five remembrances of Buddhism. From chapter 4, “The Imperative of Right Action.” Translated from the Tamil by […]
Broken Cart Full of Feathers: A Kural Conversation with Mark Silver
Strength That Knows and Knowing Our Strengths With Heart of Business founder Mark Silver I was honored and moved to explore power, relationships, awareness, and discerning one’s limits as reflected […]
Kural 211: Tiruvalluvar on Kindness and Rain
A verse on generosity and giving without expectation. From chapter 22, “Knowing What Is Fitting.” Translated from the Tamil by Thomas Hitoshi PruiksmaTHE KURAL: Tiruvalluvar’s TirukkuralBeacon Press, Boston
Rage, Wonder & the Poetry of Paint: A Kural Conversation with Pam Ingalls
Painting, Seeing, and Being Seen With my friend Pam Ingalls I was delighted to explore poetry, painting, and what faces reveal and conceal in the light of chapter 71, “Reading […]
Kural 71: The Tirukkural on Love
A verse on the gift of tears. From chapter 8, “Having Love.” Translated from the Tamil by Thomas Hitoshi PruiksmaTHE KURAL: Tiruvalluvar’s TirukkuralBeacon Press, Boston