On uncertainty, mystery, and the yearning for more.

Architecture and nature matter. But does sacredness require something more?

Spending time outdoors isn't always enough. Research suggests that three simple practices can help deepen your connection with nature and improve well-being.

What makes certain spaces feel sacred?

After two decades of awe research, scientists conducted the first randomized controlled trial of awe. Here's what they found.

Well-being is more than self-care. A holistic view suggests flourishing deepens when personal happiness connects to community, nature, and, for some, spirituality.

What psychological science reveals about a timeless way of engaging suffering

Intersections of psychological science, spirituality, and human flourishing. Click to read Notes on the Sacred and Well-Being, by Andy Tix, a Substack publication. Launched 2 months ago.

The World Happiness Report finds that some countries have predictably happier citizens. Exploring why generates ideas for simple practices to improve well-being.

Personal Perspective: I’m not sure if a chatbot belongs in spiritual life — but experience and research are making me rethink its potential role.

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You don’t have to become an evangelical Christian to find a village this way.

Quaker spirituality and modern psychological science converge—often in countercultural ways—to offer practical lessons for living well.

Spirituality isn't one-size-fits-all. There are many ways people find spiritual connection, both within and beyond religion.

Is it too late to do anything about climate change?

Ever felt a deep spiritual bond with a place? New research suggests four ways we can connect spiritually with places and boost well-being in the process.

How can we sustain both our planet and ourselves? The new science of ecospirituality has some ideas and some suggestions to try.

Why did humans show so much hatred and indifference toward fellow humans during the Holocaust? Psychology provides some answers that have implications for today.

Many people feel lost, particularly during these chaotic times. Taking some time by yourself for some simple mindful practices can help you connect and find stability.

How we identify religiously and spiritually gets at the core of who we are.