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There are many warriors, they are not priests. There are many priests, they are not warriors. The Jedi mix these two ancient castes in a powerful combination. Unusual for priests, they are active in the world, serving a vision of the Good through feats of grit, daring, and sacrifice. Unusual for warriors, they are in touch with a deep well of spiritual energy. This gives them access to mystical forces that makes each one worth a thousand ordinary soldiers.  Among the legions of startup infantry battling for success in Silicon Valley the Jedi still live today.  Steve Jobs was a Jedi - a hippie and a spiritual pilgrim before becoming a businessman. This was key to his power. As a young man he prioritized feeding his soul, thereby awakening a thirst for beauty that drove his professional career. I imagine Steve would be happy that so many people were inspired by him to listen to the inner voice of their souls, but regret that so many others imitate his. Merely copying his busines...

If you would like to be in love with being alive, then this post is for you. A friend turned me on to the On Being podcast , which has since become my constant companion as I work through the backlog. If you're going to listen to one show, check out this magical conversation with former Irish priest John O'Donohue. His gratitude for the beauty of the human experience is contagious. The piece of traditional Irish music embedded above is linked from the On Being website as a companion to the conversation. Other powerful episodes include interviews with Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh and French priest Jean Varnier . Conversations with Paulo Coelho and Ekhart Tolle are also worth your time. Over Thanksgiving I read G.K. Chesterton's novel Manalive , about a remarkable man who goes to great lengths to stay in love with life, confounding everybody else around him.