Wisdom
Wisdom and faith allow us to examine these important parts of life with healthy self-esteem and lead a purposeful, meaningful life. Almighty God gave each of us and all of us a mind, body and little piece of God. Pursuing wisdom-associated values allows the development of a living faith that is reflected in the way…
Read MoreWhat is the wise thing to do as far as this serious crisis in Syria? More killing? Name calling–labeling people as hawks or doves? Please! Think more deeply than that–and I mean President Obama, those in Congress, American citizens and all world citizens, even Assad. Revenge is a negative value–one to be shunned. None of…
Read MoreWisdom is a vital key on our journey toward a Heaven on Earth. The good news is that it can be taught. It’s not the sole purvey of rare individuals. I invite you to read the late Copthorne Macdonald’s brilliant essay, “The Centrality of Wisdom” in by book, How to Achieve a Heaven on Earth. In the…
Read MoreWe—all of humanity—must raise our imaginations in a positive, loving sort of way. And we can. Love comes much more naturally than hate. Hate is the result of a lot of deep-seated anger. Love is more the result of kindness to oneself and others as they return that ultimate positive value and emotion. We must…
Read MoreAlbert Einstein made a very piercingly important statement, “Imagination is more important than knowledge.” But formal education is critical to build a high platform for one’s imagination. We are living in the Innovation Age and a high platform helps. And don’t forget, the Internet and other sources allow us to tap so much of humankind’s…
Read MoreI’m at Houston’s looking out onto St. Charles Avenue and sipping a glass of red wine. I notice a handicapped person in a motorized wheelchair. There are many, many handicapped people who are extraordinarily resilient beyond all boundaries. Sadly, many are not genuinely appreciated or can gain employment on the level that they are more…
Read MoreI wrote this essay around a year ago. I had just finished reading the manuscript of Martin Rutte’s new book. He honored me by referring to How to Achieve a Heaven on Earth, the book I edited, to which he contributed an essay, and naming the ten elements. But even more gratifying, his next-to-last quote was…
Read More“Know thyself” is true, with regard to mind, body and little piece of God. Of course, we can’t completely know ourselves, but God can and does know us on a level beyond our comprehension. But we should try and be enlightened to find our calling(s).
Read MoreI was recently reviewing my personal and business budgets for this year, and was reminded of how strongly I believe in financial literacy. It goes along with so many other ways in which we should always strive for improvement. Financial literacy is a basic skill that we must develop. It’s part of self-discipline. A critical…
Read MoreThe world has never been in a state of debt and obligations that it’s in right now. Our nation, and perhaps the whole world, needs self-discipline. Values—such as thrift, saving, financial literacy, honesty, wisdom, resilience, character, kindness, compassion, justice, and peace—are all part of the fabric of what could help the world emerge from our…
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