by Javy Galindo
The COVID-19 pandemic has many people feeling lost and afraid. World religions can provide us with ways to make sense of this experience and provide paths to transcend it. Our local “shelter-in-place” order came towards the end of our Winter term at De...
by Javy Galindo
Happy New Year! Let’s reflect, organize & plan, and refresh ourselves for the year to come. The start of the new year brings a great opportunity to become more conscious of how we are living our lives and to determine what type of life we truly want to live....
by Javy Galindo
While Thanksgiving is often associated with football games and family gatherings, it may be worthwhile to begin a new tradition: to make Thanksgiving a yearly reminder to engage in a gratitude practice. Research shows that gratitude practices can help reshape our...
by Javy Galindo
What if I told you there was a free and simple way to make people less stressed, more giving, and more compassionate? The world is full of those who suffer unnecessarily: those who go hungry, who lack access to clean water and basic medical supplies, who are...
by Javy Galindo
Are you making the most of the end of the year? Are you properly taking advantage of the few days off you have this holiday season, if you’re lucky to have any at all? Are you giving yourself the best chance to live the life you want to live? Or will you let the end...
by Javy Galindo
How do you deal with pain and unpleasant emotions? It’s a question that came up for me when the passing of Robin Williams in August left millions, including myself, heartbroken. Do you ignore “negative” feelings, believing that everything is fine? Do you turn (or run)...
Javy Wong Galindo, M.A., M.Eng. is a college professor of philosophy, humanities, and psychology in Northern California. He is a popular instructor at John F. Kennedy University and De Anza College, located in the heart of Silicon Valley. This former electrical engineer and performing arts instructor is now most well-known for his engaging college courses and public talks. He is the author of The Power of Thinking Differently (2010) and Authentic Happiness in Seven Emails (2014). Learn more about Javy at www.JavyGalindo.com.
