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
We pause at this pivotal moment in history, to reflect on the choices now before us, and how what we choose will determine how we are remembered as ancestors.This is as concise and clear an explanation as I have found why I found myself cheering as the Dow crashed yesterday: Congratulations, Corporate Crime Fighters!Coup Averted … Read more
While I do believe that gratitude is central to the healing and change we need, and that fear is self-defeating, being well-informed and aware is critical. Gratitude also needs action. And we have to know and tell the truth. I have to also ask why Global Climate Change is not the NUMBER ONE topic for … Read more
This will be the day, this will be the day when all of God’s children will be able to sing with new meaning “My country ’tis of thee, sweet land of liberty, of thee I sing. Land where my fathers died, land of the Pilgrim’s pride, from every mountainside, let freedom ring!— Dr. Martin Luther … Read more
© Brian Zichi Lorentz Also known as the Corn Planting Moon or the Milk Moon, this month’s Full Moon is near apogee, so it will appear to be the smallest full moon of 2008. (For example, in terms of apparent size, it will appear 12.3 percent smaller than the Full Moon we’ll see in December). … Read more
Some people ask the secret of our long marriage. We take time to go to a restaurant two times a week. A little candlelight, dinner, soft music and dancing. She goes Tuesdays, I go Fridays. — Henny Youngman As we weave our Yule magic of wreath and candle, I will be sharing a little lore … Read more
Holding Peace by Nancy Howe© 2001-2007 Free Spirit ArtFrom Pronoia by Rob Brezsny: At the Beauty and Truth Laboratory, we believe that stories about the rot are not inherently more captivating than stories about the splendor. On the contrary, given how predictable and omnipresent the former have become, they are actually quite dull. Obsessing on … Read more
EVERYTHING in your life, you have attracted .. accept that fact .. it’s true…What you think and what you feel and what actually manifests is ALWAYS a match – no exceptions. – The Secret Never mind social conditions. Never mind racism, homophobia, colonialism, world history, psychology, trauma, and real-world economics. Everyone, absolutely everyone could be … Read more