There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity . . . [The Bible, Ecclesiastes 3:1.] This model presents both work and rest as values. No one can do them both simultaneously, so which ... Read More about Cycles – Seasons
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Mutuality – Cooperation
Without the sense of collaborating with like-minded beings in the pursuit of the ever unattainable in art and scientific research, my life would have been empty. [Albert ... Read More about Mutuality – Cooperation
Appreciating Ritual
Ritual is to values, ideals, practices and the like as roots are to a tree. When people participate in rituals that engage their bodies, emotions, thoughts and sensations, their brains store memories ... Read More about Appreciating Ritual
Living with Meaning
A conception or vision of the sacred is an anchor and a means of orientation as we navigate through life. In the emotions, that anchor is a sense of meaning. "What does my life mean, and why does my ... Read More about Living with Meaning
Embracing Life
Embracing life is accepting all things as they are, enthusiastically and with open arms. It is a way of approaching life, an attitude. If we will not embrace life as it is, then how will we embrace ... Read More about Embracing Life
Making and Keeping Sacred Vows
A vow is an intention. When I looked again at the titles for today and for this Wednesday, the placement of Beethoven's and Mozart's most solemn masses under commitment fidelity, not under sacred ... Read More about Making and Keeping Sacred Vows
Discontent
Jean Dubuffet, Poiro Zanzibare (1962) Freedom, "that terrible word inscribed on the chariot of the storm," is the motivating principle of all revolutions. Without it, justice seems ... Read More about Discontent
Living in Positive Emotion
Having a good and healthy outlook on life is an essential element of living well. Positive emotions, such as optimism, joyfulness, kindliness and enthusiasm, set a tone for our lives. ... Read More about Living in Positive Emotion
Equal Opportunity – Opportunity In Fact – Economic Justice
To be wealthy and honored in an unjust society is a disgrace. (Also stated as: “Riches and honors acquired by unrighteousness, are to me as a floating cloud.”) [Confucius, The Analects, Section 2, ... Read More about Equal Opportunity – Opportunity In Fact – Economic Justice