self-knowledge

I often sit on my front porch, pondering whatever random thought enters my mind and grabs hold. Most thoughts are frequently disregarded as impossible or ridiculous, and not worth the effort or time spent on them. Occasionally, there are questions...

Belief, conviction, credence, faith, and trust are family to the same foundational understanding that an individual has placed confidence in something. Everyone has a belief of some kind. Even a belief in nothing is still a belief. Throughout my education...

I believe in the power that all of our combined experiences provide to us. We tend to live in the moment, to stress over the challenging things that are happening, to anguish over loss. I spent my twenties and much...

There are many things that come to mind when I reflect on my beliefs: I believe in human beings, I believe in myself, I believe in God, and I believe in practicing ethical dentistry. Many people and many events have...