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Tag Archives: philosophy
Kindness, compassion, and post-truth
My philosophy discussion group is “studying” Post-Truth this term. More often than not we’re exploring a philosophical topic where the ideas are so challenging (along with the writing) that we spend ages trying to make heads or tails of what … Continue reading
Posted in climate change, History and Politics
Tagged advertising, alternative facts, climate change, compassion, facts, immigrants, immigration, kindness, philosophy, post-truth, psychology, science
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Empathy
Originally posted on I can't believe it!:
Following is another great poem by Steve Taylor in his latest newsletter. It expresses in poetic form an important truth behind much of what is ‘wrong’ with the world today. The polarity…
Be Gentle with your Mind
Originally posted on I can't believe it!:
Here’s another poem by Steve Taylor, a message to all of us embedded in the constant involvement with media and other busyness: “Be gentle with your mind. Don’t overload it with demands…
Philosophy, Buddhism, paths to happiness … and writing
If ever there was a time when people might want to explore new paths to happiness, it is now. The world order has been turned upside down and compassion and civility across political divides is sorely lacking. Possibly because of … Continue reading
Posted in Just wondering, Odds and Ends, Writing
Tagged Buddhism, happiness, inspiration, meditation, mindfulness, philosophy, thinking, writing
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