A high level of emotional involvement (enthusiasm) is the great creative force in the domain of emotion. The secret of genius is to carry the spirit of the child into old age, which means never ... Read More about Being Enthusiastic
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Being Calm
We can be calm even when we are active. Never be in a hurry; do everything quietly and in a calm spirit. Do not lose your inner peace for anything whatsoever, even if your whole world seems upset. ... Read More about Being Calm
Being Motivated and Driven
Motivation is an internal striving, which can lead us to act. Choose a job you love and you will never have to work a day in your life. [stated in several ways, and variously attributed] The only ... Read More about Being Motivated and Driven
Cultivating Mental Health
Good mental health is a necessary foundation for most aspects of life. Some people think you've chosen to sleep on the street. People don't choose to lose their jobs or suffer from mental health ... Read More about Cultivating Mental Health
Being Public-Spirited
In a sense, citizenship begins with the emotional feeling of citizens. The emotional component of public involvement is public-spiritedness. This means more than cheering for a nation’s athletic ... Read More about Being Public-Spirited
Being Altruistic
Doing for others is the essence of interpersonal ethics. Altruism is an element of courage: doing for another without regard for or at a cost to the self. It is a natural product of evolution in ... Read More about Being Altruistic
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
Being Subtle
Wisdom is finely drawn. An aspect of this is subtlety. Sometimes we can discern a person’s thoughts, emotions, mood or intentions, or all of these, from a subtle clue. The great classical actor ... Read More about Being Subtle
Being Avid
Avidity refers to transcendent eagerness and enthusiasm. I am an avid surfer, collector, reader, movie buff and am very health conscious, so I work out all the time and I love being with my loved ... Read More about Being Avid