Brent Kessel

Back to Africa on an Obama High

Brent Kessel | Posted 03.01.2009 | World


Brent Kessel

I imagine being a black South African, and realize that for the very first time in the modern era, a black-skinned man is the king of the world in the eyes of the South African people.

Save 80% of Your Income

Brent Kessel | Posted 02.27.2009 | Living


Brent Kessel

What? Yeah, that was my reaction too. And guess where I heard this? At a homeless shelter. Indeed. Recently, I gave a talk at a homeless shelter in ...

Lust, Hatred, and Ignorance

Brent Kessel | Posted 02.21.2009 | Living


Brent Kessel

A few days ago I was reading a book by the Dalai Lama. He recommended we check in several times a day to see which of our actions were being motivated by lust, hatred or ignorance.

Don't Just Do Something, Sit There

Brent Kessel | Posted 03.28.2008 | Living


Brent Kessel

I'm sitting on my meditation cushion in my closet, my usual spot, and it's about 6:30am. My sons are already awake and downstairs with their two best ...