Self-Discovery

Breaking Down the Myths: Why Happiness Remains Elusive for So Many

Introduction: At Universal Enlightening and Flourishing, Happiness is often seen as the ultimate goal of human existence. From ancient scriptures to modern self-help books, the pursuit of happiness has been explored, debated, and dissected. Yet, for many, happiness remains elusive, almost like chasing a mirage in the desert. While societal pressures, economic challenges, and personal […]

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Can We Ever Fully Grasp the Mystery of Ultimate Reality?

Have you ever stood under a sky full of stars, feeling overwhelmed by its vastness and the mysteries it contains? That profound sense of awe, where words seem inadequate to capture the enormity of the experience, is exactly what apophatic language aims to evoke in various religious traditions around the world. Unlike conventional religious language,

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Understanding the Flawed Human Condition

Every year on June 27th, we celebrate the birthday of Helen Keller as a national holiday in the U.S. Keller overcame tremendous physical limitations, becoming the first blind and deaf person to earn a bachelor’s degree. Her tireless activism significantly improved awareness and accommodations for blind and deaf individuals, and others with physical disabilities. Reflecting

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Sectarian Splits: The Irony of Division in Religion

Religion is fundamentally about oneness and unity. It is one of the greatest ironies in human history that it is through the medium of religion that the biggest divisions occur – not just between different faiths but even within the same faith. This phenomenon has happened almost uniformly across all religions. When a faith splinters,

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