Math was always one of my favorite classes.  I’m not saying math is always easy, but to learn basic math rules and come up with correct answers after following those rules, is pretty cool. English on the other hand was not one of my favorite classes. The rules for sentence structure eluded me however I…

Watching the film, The Invisible War was a bit disconcerting yet encouraging. The film won the audience award at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival, and I have to say, Director, Kirby Dick and Producer, Amy Ziering, did an outstanding job of shining a light bulb on the dark military secret of uncontested rape within that…

Never underestimate yourself. If you have a vision that is meant to embrace the hearts of humanity, go ahead and take those tiny modest steps to fulfill the promise. It is unnecessary to have highfalutin ideals that require an institution or trend to get kick started. Beautiful embracing improvement happens with small changes, that seem…

The cultural preservation of religious principles occurs through traditions however do the traditions resemble rote style learning or independent thinking and practice? Are the teachings communicative or ceremonial? Is an institution claiming authority over passing along the teachings? An effective tradition, is not regurgitating good words, but loving and serving God, while loving humanity and…

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