by Rick Ruppenthal

All You Need Is Love?

Two people sitting quietly on a park bench at sunrise, sharing a calm moment that reflects clarity, presence, and unconditional human connection.

Is love really the answer to everything, as Syd Banks suggested? And if so, what kind of love are we talking about? This reflection explores unconditional love not as sentiment or behavior, but as the natural state that emerges when the mind quiets, revealing clarity, wisdom, and intelligent action in everyday life. Read More

by Rick Ruppenthal

Why Christmas Wishes Often Don’t Come True

Every December we make wishes. For peace, connection, and a holiday that finally feels right. But Christmas wishes rarely arrive the way we imagine. Sometimes they come true not because life changes, but because our thinking settles enough to notice what’s already here. Read More

by Rick Ruppenthal

How Hallmark Movies Reveal Insight Psychology

Hallmark Christmas movies may be predictable, but they’re accidentally brilliant teachers. This playful reflection explores how the Ladder of Inference quietly drives misunderstandings in holiday romance classics and in our own lives. A lighthearted reminder that clarity changes everything, often without effort. Read More

by Rick Ruppenthal

If there was One Wish

A glowing lantern resting on fresh snow with soft falling snowflakes and blurred lights in the background, creating a peaceful and hopeful winter scene.

A heartfelt holiday reflection on our shared humanity and the wish that lies beneath it all. When the noise of our thinking settles, we remember our innate kindness, strength, and wholeness. Four powerful videos help illuminate the deeper truth of who we are beneath the thought storm. Read More