I do think being capable of feeling shame when one has done something awful is healthy, a sign we're not drowned in narcissism. www.elephantjournal.com/2019/11/list...

Seven Reasons to Unfriend someone on Facebook: www.elephantjournal.com/2014/07/seve...

What J.R.R. Tolkien said to the Nazis when they asked if he was Jewish:

Nancy Sinatra responds to false claim about her dad re Trump: www.elephantjournal.com/2025/12/nanc...

“Be quiet!” “Shhhhh!” It’s what I heard in just about every room I went into when I was young. I was loud & sweet & sensitive & proud. This quote, then, really turned me around. Next time you feel like you oughta be smaller, safer, less shiny…read this: www.elephantjournal.com/2012/01/shin...

"But the real work is to stop confusing emotional labor with love & to stop mistaking chaos for connection." www.elephantjournal.com/2025/11/the-...

“Empathy without boundaries is self-betrayal, but empathy with discernment—that’s power.” This is one of the most powerful articles I have read and it truly resonates with me! ~ a reader comment

The Buddha: on aging gracefully.

“You don’t try to get rid of anything—you can still be sad or frustrated or angry. You recognize your humanity and the wide gamut of emotions you might be feeling.” ~ Pema Chodron

I'm a father. www.elephantjournal.com/2025/11/its-...

F*** Convenience. Give me Story. www.elephantjournal.com/2019/11/fck-...

My poem to our baby daughter, Willa Goodall Lewis.

See all 20: This Thanksgiving, play Toxic Family Bingo! www.elephantjournal.com/2014/11/this...

"Most of us enter this profession because we care—sometimes too much. We want people to live more fulfilling, authentic lives. But if we truly care about that, we must also care about justice, equity, and the conditions that allow people to thrive." ~ @joannabarrett4164.bsky.social

Read before Thanksgiving dinner: 🍠🫖🍷🍽️ 🔗:

Post this up on your fridge: 10 Buddhist Tips for a Mindful Kitchen:

Thanksgiving is a beautiful opportunity to include plant-based, planet and animal-friendly food options on your table without losing out on taste, or the experience of a delicious meal. Look no further: we’re here to help.

The Bible defines marriage as between a man and a woman. And, these other 8 options:

Make Transparency Great Again. Waylon talks with a dancer who worked w/Epstein: www.elephantjournal.com/2019/09/wayl...

“[Trump] seems really easy to win over if you know how to talk to him. He was the same with [Canadian Prime Minister] Carney [after months of threats].” www.elephantjournal.com/2025/11/zohr...

"The truth is that we have power. Most of us may not have a lot of power, but we have power. We have power to inspire. We have power to upset, and to depress. We have power for neurosis. We have power for sanity…” ~ Waylon H. Lewis

"But the real work for an empath isn’t to love harder; it’s to tone down the hyper-attunement and turn that empathy inward. It’s to stop confusing emotional labor with love and to stop mistaking chaos for connection."

Almost 20 years ago! Irreverent, yet earnest and deep: it's Richard Freeman, the wonderful yoga teacher, in Boulder, back in the day. The conversation is fun, but gets serious, too: www.elephantjournal.com/2008/06/rich...

Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly.

"This week alone, we’ve been faced with two incidents that prove just how little Trump thinks of women."

“Reclaim your own power—do what you can with where you are, now, starting now. Put more love and healing into our dear world and take out some of the aggression and casual, speedy, destructive selfishness." www.elephantjournal.com/2025/11/what...

Thanksgiving is coming. If you're hosting a dinner, reach out to a stray dear pal or two who may not know anyone.

"Gratitude doesn’t ask us to look away from injustice. It asks us to keep our eyes open long enough to see the whole table and help make sure that everyone has a seat at it." ~ @peace-dreamer1.bsky.social 🧵

Voter suppression is a tool for losers. We should *want* folks to vote—in droves—of all ages.

"Office parties, get togethers with friends, and nights out are all great ways to take part in the holiday season, but as the world continues to present new challenges, opinions get deeper entrenched and people begin to get more passionate about defending their viewpoints..."

"Reclaim your own power—do what you can with where you are, now, starting now. Put more love and healing into our dear world and take out some of the aggression and casual, speedy, destructive selfishness." ~ Waylon H. Lewis

Thank you, Elephant Journal, (@elephantjournal.com) for publishing my treatise on what comes AFTER healing. Because there is more! And it's full of joy. Healing+isn%27t+the+Finish+Line%E2%80%22it%27s+the+Doorway. elejrnl.com?p=4192684

“To share your weakness is to make yourself vulnerable; to make yourself vulnerable is to show your strength.” ~ Criss Jami Celebrating the Skin We’re In. {48 Bare Images}:

“For what is it to die but to stand naked in the wind and to melt into the sun? And when the earth shall claim your limbs, then shall you truly dance.” ~ Kahlil Gibran

How does reading on Elephant work? Is it free or subscription-based? Both! Readers: click an article, only to be asked to subscribe? You get free reads every month. We give away 90% of our reads for free, but if you're reading a lot, you must value Elephant:

"But the real work for an empath isn’t to love harder; it’s to tone down the hyper-attunement and turn that empathy inward. It’s to stop confusing emotional labor with love and to stop mistaking chaos for connection." elejrnl.com?p=4217620

Love is Love Wins:

you probably think this list is about you dontchu dontchuuuu

81 years ago, FDR proposed a second Bill of Rights to guarantee every American the right to employment, healthcare, education, housing, and a living income. His words are as relevant now as they were then. Watch.

Here's my latest article in @elephantjournal.com When+Meditation+isn%26%238217%3Bt+Enough%3A+How+Another+Self-Care+Tool+Saved+my+Sanity. elejrnl.com?p=4217993 “Rest is not idleness, and to lie sometimes on the grass under trees on a summer’s day… is by no means a waste of time.” ~ John Lubbock

"Fortunately for me, and my wife, I’m no longer this guy."

What matters is that each of us speaks up right now—the collective energy of our community is what matters—not individuals, or ego, or clout. The simple bravery it takes to speak up—no matter how loud or quiet we are, or how large or small our platform might be. ~ Waylon, ed.

Traditionally read at Buddhist weddings…maybe use it at yours!

"Someone needs to encourage us not to brush aside what we feel. Not to be ashamed of the love and grief that it arouses in us. Not to be afraid of pain." ~ Pema Chodron

Make a cup of warm coffee and get cozy. A half hour well spent with someone who in his caring and intelligence and eloquence and thoughtfulness brings out our goodness more so, too:

If I were to defy a court order, I'd be in jail, not building a ballroom. Reopen government, swear in Adelita Grivala, release the Epstein Files, restore healthcare subsidies, and fund SNAP.

"That combination of love affair & loneliness is what enables the warrior to constantly reach out to help others. By renouncing her/his private world, the warrior discovers a greater universe & a fuller & fuller broken heart. This is not something to feel bad about; it is a cause for rejoicing."

Basic good things for all of us, if not all of US.