Standing up for someone is a form of service, which can be heroic and courageous. A man dies when he refuses to stand up for that which is right. A man dies when he refuses to stand up for justice. ... Read More about Standing Up
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Being Present
We find comfort and reassurance in the presence of those who love us. In our darkest moments, we don’t need solutions or advice. What we yearn for is simply human connection—a quiet presence, a ... Read More about Being Present
Transcending Kinship
People favor close relatives over others: offspring over extended family, and extended family over people outside the family. Universal Love demands another approach. Families have a sense of ... Read More about Transcending Kinship
Transcending Tribalism
Throughout history, humans have been tribal, as are many other species, favoring members of their own tribe over outsiders. Universal Love demands a different approach. Spirituality is meant to ... Read More about Transcending Tribalism
Agape
Agape is love for all people. When we care about other people for their sake instead of our own, we transcend the primal bonds of ego. Imagine a world in which everyone loved everyone. Such a ... Read More about Agape
Displaying Vision
People who see far and wide, in time and space, are valuable assets to societies. It's time for political leaders across the ideological spectrum to realize that, while partisanship is ... Read More about Displaying Vision
Being Clear
In communication, clarity is essential. Within the self, clarity can reflect certainty. Sometimes that is to the good. Always try to use the language so as to make quite clear what you mean and ... Read More about Being Clear
Being Witty
Wit is the art of cutting succinctly to the truth. The ability to relate to people is a hallmark of wisdom. We can sum up wit with one observation: Some people know how to tell a joke, some ... Read More about Being Witty
Depth – Being Deeply Perceptive
. . . to see deeply into the facts . . . There are things known and there are things unknown, and in between are the doors of perception. [this is a paraphrase of a statement that has had a variety ... Read More about Depth – Being Deeply Perceptive