The Depth of Courage
Author: Sofia VenutiJuly 25, 2026
Courage is often imagined in the language of spectacle: the soldier charging into battle, the firefighter rushing into flame, the dissident standing before a hostile crowd. These images are vivid because they are visible. They lend themselves to narrative, to applause, to history. Yet there exists a quieter and more subtle form of courage – one that can happen much more frequently than these [...]
Great Power of Choice. Great Responsibility.
Author: Harianto MehtaSeptember 30, 2018
Often we find ourselves at the crossroads of various opportunities in life. We celebrate the privilege of having options, and experience a sense of freedom in the ability to choose from among so many possibilities. We feel we are in control of our lives, and decide to retain this freedom as far as possible, without having to commit to any one of the options. Before long, however, we are torn [...]