Life is cyclical. There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity . . . [The Bible, Ecclesiastes 3:1.] Our model presents both work and rest as values. We cannot do them both ... Read More about Cycles – Seasons
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Mutuality – Cooperation
Without the sense of collaborating with like-minded beings in the pursuit of the ever unattainable in art and scientific research, my life would have been empty. [Albert Einstein, from Henry Goddard ... Read More about Mutuality – Cooperation
Appreciating Ritual
Ritual is to values, ideals, practices and the like as roots are to a tree. When people participate in rituals that engage their bodies, emotions, thoughts and sensations, their brains store memories ... Read More about Appreciating Ritual
Living with Meaning
Part of the problem with the word disabilities is that it immediately suggests an inability to see or hear or walk or do other things that many of us take for granted. But what of people who can't ... Read More about Living with Meaning
Embracing Life
Embracing life is accepting all things as they are, enthusiastically and with open arms. Embracing life is a way of approaching life, an attitude. If we will not embrace life as it is, ... Read More about Embracing Life
Making and Keeping Sacred Vows
Committing to the most important things in life, from a spiritual (it’s not just about me) perspective, and following through on the commitment, is the essence of making and keeping sacred vows. A ... Read More about Making and Keeping Sacred Vows
Discontent
From dissatisfaction arises change. Restlessness is discontent and discontent is the first necessity of progress. Show me a thoroughly satisfied man and I will show you a failure. [Thomas A. ... Read More about Discontent
Living in Positive Emotion
Having a good and healthy outlook on life is an essential element of living well. Positive emotions, such as hope, interest, joy, love, compassion, pride, amusement, and gratitude, set a tone for our ... Read More about Living in Positive Emotion
Equal Opportunity – Opportunity In Fact – Economic Justice
In a world of limits, in which everyone seeks his own welfare, an equal chance for everyone is an essential part of justice. It must be a real and practical chance, not merely a theoretical chance ... Read More about Equal Opportunity – Opportunity In Fact – Economic Justice