There are different kinds of knowledge. There is the abstract knowledge of facts and ideas, and then there's the knowledge that comes from experience. While both forms of knowledge are legitimate, there is little doubt that the knowledge from lived experience is deeper and more profound. Take for example the learning of a martial art. One can study the different...

Silence. It's a word that is both appealing and terrifying. It is a word that can either connote peace and calm, or frightening isolation. While some might find the idea of silence appealing, the truth is, most of us don't do well with perfect quiet. Have you ever sat alone in a room, only to hear sounds you had never noticed before? The ticking...