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Contrary to some beliefs, goodness is something appreciated by all. If you don’t think so, just try to take it from someone. Ah, yes. Inflowing goodness is most always welcome. This recognition acknowledges that goodness appreciation exists within us all. It can get hidden, disguised, or even altered by circumstances to…

If a mountain landslide covers the entrance to a cave of gold, only immediate access is lost, not the treasure itself. We have suffered many human-induced catastrophes over the centuries, and these have buried some of our inherent treasures. Atmosphere, light, food, and water are essentials, and though these have been…

While lawyering in some fashion or another has roots in antiquity, it may be good to remember that human law has its roots in principle. This suggests that the first letter of the law is really P It is not possible to imagine that humanity could negotiate the millions of utilitarian…

The word democracy was coined in the ancient Greek language and is typically thought of in association with societal governance. Perhaps the word demokratis (people’s rule) could be recognized as containing an expanded meaning. A connotative application might recognize that in the context of empowering the people, it is understood that…

Democracy as a word finds its linguistic origins in fifth-century Greece. As a concept, however, the term immortalizes an eternal human longing. We are easily influenced at birth and during the formative years, but these influences can wane as we experience maturity and life’s realities. We naturally evolve within, and many…

When we are on the streets and highways around dusk, we have all likely noticed that some cars are moving along with their headlights off. This may simply be an oversight and does not mean that the drivers are deliberately trying to cause problems on the road. But the failure to…

People naturally have feelings on every subject. And, they are naturally seeking support for their ideals. Many will be easily influenced by the magnetism of social popularity and move into camps that seem so distant from each other that they are metaphorically referenced as ‘polar’ opposites, like the north versus south…

ISM’s are everywhere. Common ones affecting us every day are Capitalism, Socialism, Activism, Nationalism, etc. An ISM may be an ideal that has been actualized, or even one that is theoretical, but the suffix generally represents that an idea has been somewhat systematized. If you have an interest in the human…

In the forest, I have long noted that there is a kind of segregation that exists, and yet there is a harmonious oneness and openness throughout. It is mesmerizing. It is welcoming. Intriguing and Inviting. It seems that these visits always provoke a recurring thought. May I share a little ‘What…

If someone asked you why the New Year starts on Jan 1, what would you say? It’s a good question, for in the Northern Hemisphere, at least, the December equinox date would make more sense, as it is then that the longest day of the year has just concluded, and the…