Beth Courage is not simply one of the virtues,but the form of every virtue at the testing point.— C.S. Lewis Most of you have caught on by now that it is no coincidence that I am writing about Virtue at this pivotal time of choices about our future. Of course, I had lots of help, for … Read more
Three things cannot be long hidden: the sun, the moon, and the truth. — Gautama Buddha As my friend Madeline writes in her inspiring astrology blog, “An Aries Moon calls for ACTION and some of that action is MEANT to be..self-centered. You wake up rarin’ to go and your physical energy is high. You’re in … Read more
Yesterday, I posted Part One of Starhawk‘s call for saving our civilization from the catastrophic effects of climate change, effects that are already upon us. In today’s final part, she offers “a few short, short, short lists to help get us thinking about what priorities we should push for…” Meltdown Strategies: A Few Short ListsPart … Read more
Only a few days are left! Enter the contest you wish you wouldn’t win! (But it’s great if you do!) Beth Owl’s Daughter Mercury Retrograde contest! As you may know, about three times per year, from the viewpoint of standing on the Earth, it appears that the planet Mercury seems to go backwards in the … Read more
As you know, on Saturdays and Sundays, I offer the words and visions of others. Today I give you Part One of a very important essay by Starhawk. As you consider the upcoming elections (including the Congressional ones), I hope you’ll consider carefully your priorities. We know this may be the most important election of … Read more
The Tao has no place for pettiness, and nor has Virtue. Pettiness is dangerous to Virtue; pettiness is dangerous to the Tao. It is said, rectify yourself and be done. — Chuang Tzu, Chinese philosopher, major thinker in Taoism (circa 360 BCE -275 BCE) The origins of the word virtue are from the Latin virtutem … Read more
Virtue does not come from wealth, but…wealth,and every other good thing which men have…comes from virtue. — Socrates The matter of Virtue – what it is, and how it may be able to help humans make sound decisions and live good, fulfilling lives, has been a central premise in religious and philosophical traditions for thousands … Read more
You are a citizen of a great and powerful nation. Are you not ashamed that you give so much time to the pursuit of money and reputation, and honors, and care so little for truth and wisdom and the improvement of your soul?— Socrates, The ApologyThere is no doubt about it – times are getting … Read more
AreteI had learned many English words in the white man’s school, and could recite part of the Ten Commandments. I learned to eat with a knife and fork. I also learned that a person is expected to think with his head and not his heart, and about his money not his spirit.— Sun Chief, Hopi … Read more
Earth at Night – C. Mayhew & R. Simmon (NASA/GSFC), NOAA/NGDC, DMSP Nocturne— W.H.Auden Now through night’s caressing gripEarth and all her oceans slip,Capes of China slide awayFrom her fingers into dayAnd the Americas inclineCoasts towards her shadow line. Now the ragged vagrants creepInto crooked holes to sleep:Just and unjust, worst and best,Change their places … Read more