Being precise is a part of conforming to the order that is all around us, and within us. A page of a book, he noted, cannot be absorbed in one stare; you need to go word by word. “If you wish to ... Read More about Being Precise
Thursday
Being Ready and Adaptable
Circumstances change. We must change in response. Our very survival depends on our ability to stay awake, to adjust to new ideas, to remain vigilant and to face the challenge of change. [Martin ... Read More about Being Ready and Adaptable
Being Good and Decent
Basic goodness and decency are foundational in life and ethics. Doing Good is a simple and universal vision. A vision to which each and every one of us can connect and contribute to its ... Read More about Being Good and Decent
Being Versatile
Versatility is the ability to do many different - a wide variety of - things. After having played serious drama for so long, I needed to scratch the itch of versatility. [attributed to Noah Wyle] ... Read More about Being Versatile
Being Considerate
Considering people in a positive way is a form of honoring them. . . . though force can protect in emergency, only justice, fairness, consideration and cooperation can finally lead men to the dawn ... Read More about Being Considerate
Tradition
Tradition is a practice or set of practices within a society or culture. Its value is similar to that of ritual. It can contribute to stability but it can also lead to a loss of individual ... Read More about Tradition
Physical Systems
Physical strengths can lead to complacency. Physical disabilities can lead to strengths in other areas. I actually think the deafness makes you see clearer. If you can't hear, you somehow see. ... Read More about Physical Systems
Novelty
Because all dynamic systems evolve, novelty is present everywhere. However, the distinction of “novelty” is reserved for things that are remarkably so. Nothing is more dangerous than a dogmatic ... Read More about Novelty
Being Careful, Prudent and Cautious
Care, prudence, and caution are fundamental aspects of worldly obligation. While you are proclaiming peace with your lips, be careful to have it even more fully in your heart. [Francis of Assisi] ... Read More about Being Careful, Prudent and Cautious