The stigma of mental illness must be eliminated as more and more of humankind knows more and more how to treat them – just like breast cancer, diabetes, and on and on. One by one, we have our strengths and weaknesses.  Trying to accept others as they are, perhaps helping them with some form of…

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Henry James, American Author (1843-1916), wrote the following, which I keep on my desk: Three things in human life are important: the first is to be kind; the second is to be kind; and the third is to be kind. Kindness to ourselves and others requires self-discipline. We can be—and often are overly—critical to ourselves and…

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I find myself thinking really big.  We are in The Innovation Age and we must innovate in all human activities, including government, education, religions, business, and science.  At the same time we must allow our spiritual leaders and others to help everyone, first, to improve our behavior (what we say and do), second, to work…

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It’s important for the future of our nation and the world that we educate our young in a neutral way so that as they mature they can become wise, capable and honest voters; and, in the process, elect leaders with those essential qualities.  Values are so necessary in the cultivation of the mind, body and…

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The key to a heaven on earth lies with us and God – and I believe both humankind and certainly God are up to that enormous journey through the Innovation Age to the Spiritual Age – Heaven on Earth. With humankind, it is incumbent on all to teach, practice and live by the wisdom-associated values while…

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Revenge is closely related to hate.  Here again a wholesale campaign by all human entities can do wonders to end this negative value. We each have a role to play.  We must look in an honest way at ourselves.  Is there anyone in our lives whom we harbor the drive to exact revenge?  Looking inward…

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This value is essential on that path toward a Heaven on Earth.  It encompasses compassion directed inwardly, as well as for others.  Healthy self-esteem is important; without it, it’s difficult to have healthy compassion for others.  Compassion should be expressed in both our words and deeds.  Doing so will bring us closer to many of the…

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