We are not each other’s masters. Being committed to honoring everyone requires a gentle approach to life. Mister Rogers was an ordained minister but he never talked about God on his program. He ... Read More about Being Gentle
Thursday
Taking Inspiration
Sometimes creativity gets a boost, like a car being jump-started, or a breath of air to restore life. Those moments are called inspirational. “Inspiration marks moments of peak functioning that ... Read More about Taking Inspiration
Being in Reverie
Reverie is a dreamy or musing state; a state of being pleasantly lost in one’s thoughts. When we calm ourselves emotionally and mentally, we allow our minds to engage in the relaxing play called ... Read More about Being in Reverie
Persevering – Being Tenacious
Because we do not always succeed, persevering is an important value; it can be the only path to success. Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try ... Read More about Persevering – Being Tenacious
Acting to Alleviate Suffering
Responding to suffering is natural, and ethical. The cry of the poor is not always just, but if you don’t listen to it, you will never know what justice is. [Howard Zinn, quoting an anonymous ... Read More about Acting to Alleviate Suffering
Opposing Injustice
Opposing injustice is one way to look at citizenship - all citizenship is about opposing injustice. Opposing injustice is standing up in the public arena. ... Read More about Opposing Injustice
Thinking Critically
Humans are naturally inclined to believe what we read, and accept what we are told. Critical thinkers are less likely to do that, and more likely to consider claims independently. Critical thinking ... Read More about Thinking Critically
Standing Up
Standing up for someone is a form of service, which can be heroic and courageous. A man dies when he refuses to stand up for that which is right. A man dies when he refuses to stand up for justice. ... Read More about Standing Up
Being Witty
Wit is the art of cutting succinctly to the truth. The ability to relate to people is a hallmark of wisdom. We can sum up wit with one observation: Some people know how to tell a joke, some ... Read More about Being Witty