Not he who has much is rich, but he who gives much. [Erich Fromm] When someone has been given much, much will be required in return; and when someone has been entrusted with much, even more will be ... Read More about Being Generous
Week 26: An Ethic of Generous Service
Affirming, Adding To, Expanding Upon, and Amplifying
In springtime (does it seem like a long time ago), we explored the development of self-esteem, self-confidence and self-competence, which usually occur in childhood, especially if well-assisted by ... Read More about Affirming, Adding To, Expanding Upon, and Amplifying
Being Good and Decent
I am one who believes that human happiness and well-being depend on people and societies advancing beyond what we might call the contract level of human interaction. If life was perfectly predictable ... Read More about Being Good and Decent
Serving
You may be tempted to think of service along the lines of a maid or butler, or a food server in a restaurant. If so, you may be put off by the economic inequality that often accompanies and gives rise ... Read More about Serving
Appreciating People
Beyond understanding is appreciation, which occurs as we begin to see and feel ourselves as another person or people. Appreciation reaches out from the intellect to the emotions and is important to ... Read More about Appreciating People
Being Kindly
The kindly person is warm-hearted and gentle. ... Read More about Being Kindly
Being Kind
Kindness is the best form of justice. [Attributed to Debasish Mridha.] Kindness is a step beyond mere obligation to others, though one could say that we are duty-bound to be kind to everyone. This is ... Read More about Being Kind