Friday
Anticipating
The day we call tomorrow will come soon. We can never know about the days to come but we think about them anyway. [from the Carly Simon song "Anticipation"] I like to compare the holiday season ... Read More about Anticipating
Following a Sacred Calling
A sacred calling consists of finding our niche in life, and seeing and treating it as sacred. A sacred calling is a person's sense of being drawn into the life activity that best fulfills the ... Read More about Following a Sacred Calling
Being Serene
Serenity is a sustained state of inner peace. “Serenity has been defined as a spiritual state that decreases stress and promotes optimal health . . . a sustained state of inner peace . . . and a ... Read More about Being Serene
Being and Setting a Good Example; Being a Role Model and Mentor
Seeing and being in the presence of good behavior provides an important ethical tool. Watching someone who does something well is an excellent way to learn. This is true for activities as varied ... Read More about Being and Setting a Good Example; Being a Role Model and Mentor
Dissenting – Challenging Conventions
The best theories are only approximations of the truth. Systems of human invention eventually become outdated. That is why we need dissenters. The spirit of resistance to government is so valuable ... Read More about Dissenting – Challenging Conventions
Seeing and Approaching Things from Many Perspectives
There are many ways to see things. Every reasonable perspective adds a dimension to understanding and appreciation. To see a world in a grain of sand / And heaven in a wild flower / To hold ... Read More about Seeing and Approaching Things from Many Perspectives
Having and Nurturing Healthy Relationships
Homo sapiens is a social species. We rely on each other for comfort, companionship, support, nurturance, and guidance. We also rely on each other for reassurance, so most of us respond positively to ... Read More about Having and Nurturing Healthy Relationships
Freedom of Expression
The right to speak freely and to be heard is an indispensable part of equality. Equally indispensable is the community's receptiveness to ideas: its willingness to listen and hear. This is a daunting ... Read More about Freedom of Expression