Welcome back to another installment of our Question of the Week series, where we tackle thought-provoking questions from Gregory Stock's "The Book of Questions." This week's prompt asks us to imagine ourselves in a situation that tests our comfort zones and social adaptability. This Week's Question: If you hiked to a remote beach and nearly … Continue reading Question of the Week #440
Question of the Week
Question of the Week #439
Welcome back to our Question of the Week series, where I tackle thought-provoking ethical dilemmas that make us examine our values and beliefs. This week's question comes from Gregory Stock's The Book of Questions: Your 12-year-old daughter hacks into a corporate database and causes $1 million worth of damage. When caught, she tearfully says it … Continue reading Question of the Week #439
Question of the Week #438
Welcome back to another Question of the Week! Today's question comes from Gregory Stock's thought-provoking collection, The Book of Questions. It's one that touches on something deeply personal for many of us – our relationship with faith, especially during our most vulnerable moments. The Question Do you believe in God? If not, do you think … Continue reading Question of the Week #438
Question of the Week #437
We spend so much of our lives dreaming—of better circumstances, of recognition, of creative fulfillment. These visions pull us forward through difficult days and uninspired moments. But what happens when a dream transitions from the realm of imagination into reality? How does achievement transform not just our external circumstances, but our internal landscape? This week's … Continue reading Question of the Week #437
Question of the Week #436
Is there something you've dreamed of doing for a long time but haven't? Why haven't you? Is it better to have dreams that may never come to pass, or to stick with those that can be readily achieved? We all carry dreams inside us. Some are practical and within reach—learning to bake sourdough bread or … Continue reading Question of the Week #436
Question of the Week #435
In what ways will you treat your children differently from how your parents treated you? If you've already raised children and could do it again knowing what you know now, what would you change? The Legacy of Parenting It's fascinating how the question of parenting consistently evokes deep reflection, regardless of whether we have children … Continue reading Question of the Week #435
Question of the Week #434
Every week, I explore a thought-provoking question from Gregory Stock's The Book of Questions. These questions invite us to reflect deeply on our lives, our values, and the experiences that have shaped us. This week's question asks us to consider our upbringing: "If you could change anything about the way you were raised, what would … Continue reading Question of the Week #434
Question of the Week #433
Each week, I explore a thought-provoking question from Gregory Stock's The Book of Questions. Today's question challenges us to examine not just our abstract beliefs about capital punishment, but our willingness to participate in it directly. This week's question: Do you believe in capital punishment? Would you be willing to pull the switch to execute … Continue reading Question of the Week #433
Question of the Week #432
In life's most crucial moments, we often face decisions that test not just our judgment, but our values. This week's question, drawn from Gregory Stock's thought-provoking collection The Book of Questions, presents exactly such a dilemma: You need to have dangerous brain surgery and must choose between two surgeons: one extremely gifted but a dishonest … Continue reading Question of the Week #432
Question of the Week #431
This week's question comes from Gregory Stock's thought-provoking collection, The Book of Questions: When is the last time you really laughed at yourself? What was so funny? You know what's interesting about this particular question? The timing of it landing in front of me this week feels almost cosmic. Because as I sit here trying … Continue reading Question of the Week #431