Einstein at Princeton

I have admired Albert Einstein since I was a young teen.  I believe my early attraction was to him was because he was “the genius” of that time and because of some quotations of his I saw that I loved – and the photos of his crazy hair, riding a bicycle and sticked out his … Continue reading Einstein at Princeton

Walking with Einstein and Gödel

I picked up the book When Einstein Walked with Gödel this past week at the library because of the title and the photo on the cover of the two mathematicians walking across a campus in Princeton, New Jersey. I was disappointed that the entire book was not about the two of them, but is instead … Continue reading Walking with Einstein and Gödel

Letters of Advice from Einstein

I am an Albert Einstein fan. Except for most of his parenting and the treatment of the women in his life. And, for me, that’s a big part to get past. But it pleased me to find a letter that he wrote to his 11 year-old son, Hans Albert with some advice about learning. It … Continue reading Letters of Advice from Einstein

Einstein and Mindfulness

A little post from the Huffington Post’s GPS for the Soul blog has a number of quotes by Albert Einstein that the author feels connect Albert with mindfulness. Einstein quotes are very popular online. People love to pass on little gems of wisdom. One that is very popular is “Everybody is a genius. But, if … Continue reading Einstein and Mindfulness

Becoming Wiser

I have been listening to Krista Tippett on her radio program, Speaking of Faith, since back in 2003. Though it changed its name in 2010 to On Being, the program has the same focus and appeal. Like many programs, movies and books that I admire, it often features people who I have never heard of, and who … Continue reading Becoming Wiser