Kindness can be seen as generosity of spirit, put into action. . . . that best portion of a man's life, / His little, nameless, unremembered acts / Of kindness and love. [William Wordsworth] ... Read More about Being Kind
Sunday
Being Proficient – Excelling
To excel is to surpass. Excellence is the state of attainment at which most others are surpassed. Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence. [attributed to ... Read More about Being Proficient – Excelling
Honoring Worth
When we honor another person’s worth, we do not merely respect their personhood; we cherish it. Dignity - rightful conduct - consists in honoring the worth of every person. Poor is the man who does ... Read More about Honoring Worth
Individuality
Each of us has a sense of self, a sense of being an individual. My passionate interest in social justice and social responsibility has always stood in curious contrast to a marked lack of desire ... Read More about Individuality
Thinking, Feeling, Acting (opportunities and obstacles)
Every mental operation, in any of the three domains of being, is potentially an obstacle to growth, and an opportunity for it. Justice is the first virtue of social institutions, as truth is of ... Read More about Thinking, Feeling, Acting (opportunities and obstacles)
Awakening
When we awaken, we see the world in a new way. *** The development of responsibility tempers us and facilitates progress to the next levels of development. Having explored the second ... Read More about Awakening
Fulfilling Duty toward Others
A core commitment to everyone’s intrinsic worth implies duties to other people - to other living beings. We are at the responsibility stage of development, a step ahead of not doing harm and a ... Read More about Fulfilling Duty toward Others
Meeting Obligations in the World
A core commitment to honoring everyone’s intrinsic worth implies obligations in our material/conceptual relations. These include taking an interest, reasoning, and working. . . . every right ... Read More about Meeting Obligations in the World
Being Honest
Honesty is a rudimentary part of order. Time has come for some heavy lifting. We have identified our goals and addressed the fundamentals. Now we turn our attention to challenges that many people ... Read More about Being Honest