Posts by John E. Wade II
Love and Joy
Life at its fullest must encompass a pursuit of maximization of one’s potential. None of us can actually attain that lofty goal, but trying can bring satisfaction. Now joy in life needs love, too. We need to love others and receive love from others. Those who are most fortunate achieve lasting romantic love.
Read MoreNEEDED: Capable, Wise, and Honest Leaders
America and all nations need capable, wise, and honest leaders. The citizens of democracies must learn to perceive such leaders—not through low information, emotional, one-issue campaigns, but rather by being astute, educated, and informed. It’s very important to see through a candidate’s misleading statements, or their outright lies, such as President Obama has purveyed from…
Read MoreNavigating toward the Wisdom-Associated Values and away from the Negative Values
We either navigate the Innovation Age with the wisdom-associated values while learning to shun the negative values or America and the world are going to suffer greatly. At least in America, we still have a stable and robust democracy (while not prosperous) and, as Abraham Lincoln stated, “The ballot is stronger than the bullet.” There…
Read MoreElecting wise, capable, honest leaders
All nations need capable, wise, and honest leaders. In democracies, the citizens elect these people. So, the electorate has a need to embody those same qualities to some extent – being capable, wise, and honest voters. What is a wise and honest voter? It is one who isn’t selfish, envious, greedy, hateful, or revengeful. We…
Read MoreLife is Really All about Love
I deeply believe that what counts with God is what we say and do. Of course, we are imperfect beings, but our challenge is to improve and seek truth and wisdom. I just finished reviewing my most recent book, “Glimpses of Heaven on Earth,” for the thirteenth time after reading it from cover to cover…
Read MoreSome Thoughts on Truthful Living
We must be ourselves, so it is much better to choose to be who we are – trying to be better all the time. Throughout our lives trying, trying, and trying is so much an integral part of life, especially in that important part of attaining a measure of wisdom. None of us – I’ll…
Read MoreAmerica: The Movie and Country
I just saw “America” as it opened in New Orleans. I plan to see it again and perhaps a number of times. DeSouza does a wonderful job of laying out the myths of the liberal history of America. That is something that needs to be done – so, please see the movie yourself before it…
Read MoreIndependence Day
I am an optimist at heart. Otherwise, how else could I try to see the path toward Heaven on Earth–and do so persistently since year 2000? But our nation is in jeopardy with a president who doesn’t embody the traits of a capable, wise, and honest leader. And right now the Democrats in the Senate make up…
Read MoreThe Importance of Positive Values
I have been following the many elections across the globe. The more I think about India’s election, the more I like it. As Prime Minister, Modi can and I think will, become a great leader, not only in India, but eventually with great respect globally. The elections in the Ukraine are encouraging, too; the election…
Read MoreCongressman Bill Cassidy for Senate
Very recently I attended the opening of the Jefferson Parish senate campaign office of Congressman Bill Cassidy, M.D. This is the second time I’ve seen and heard Dr. Cassidy, and I have been thoroughly impressed both times.Bill Cassidy is tall and slender and quite attractive. His wife is poised, charming, slender and a physician too. …
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