As an individual, a nation, and a culture, we choose the future of our world and society. Our voice is heard even when silent. Apathy is a choice with long-reaching effects. The vocal minority rules the apathetic majority on many occasions. To avoid such an outcome, let your voice be heard. My mother emphasized this sentiment when she said, "The squeaky wheel gets the grease." The spirit of democracy is not to control people. Freedom to choose, even poorly, is a right we all desire. Protecting that choice has resulted in wars, heartache, and sacrifice throughout the ages. Sadly it remains a necessary endeavor even today.
Child of Virtue
The Child of Virtue Program provides an unwavering foundation for children and young people to enable them to adapt, adjust, and flourish in this ever-changing, increasingly complex, and demanding world. This program of virtue-based training establishes core societal values into the daily lives of children. The purpose is the attainment of peace: personal peace, environmental peace, and social peace. You are invited to join this movement by offering whatever you can give. Let's begin!
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Critical Knots
A knot is a primitive method of securing a line in an attempt to protect a load. Designed to hold strong in times of stress when pressure is great, a slip results in unpredicted damage and catastrophic events. As a Boy Scout, I learned many knots and mastered most. My objective was not a matter of securing cargo, but merely of mastery. Of them all, it was the square knot that became my greatest challenge. Performed in two efforts, the latter created my test: fold left or fold right?
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