On the one hand people tend to conserve energy while on the other hand people want to belong. The first impulse allows someone else to expend the energy necessary to get something done, while the second impulse leads one to … Continue reading
Community networks are the same as social networks. People extend what they are capable of doing by the people with whom they connect. In theory, everyone in a vibrant community is connected; networking entails taking advantage of those connections to … Continue reading
I’ve already shared on here the most memorable quote from the ADT Journey. The Director of the community meals program in Leaville, CO stated that their goal was to “confuse who is giving and who is receiving.” Bringing people with … Continue reading
Just as every individual is unique, so is every community. Within the context of community there are different ways to pursue the Happiness and Health we all seek, with no one right way being universally the best. One virtue of … Continue reading
I’ve covered the list of five humanity virtues; now to begin the list of five community virtues. Humanity virtues are those that apply to the whole, collective human species. One of those virtues was community, caring for each other in … Continue reading
Before the journey across the country I wrote a book, not yet published, called The Five Forgotten Truths. Those truths are really virtues, what is right and good for most humans under natural conditions. I will go into each virtue … Continue reading
Today I was speaking to a small business adviser regarding some upcoming plans I will inform you about over time, they are BIG plans. Knowing my interest in kindness and community the adviser shared with me tales of two Native … Continue reading
I recently began work on a project that will lead to one of the most ambitious and extraordinary journeys in history. What is it? Everything in due time. I mention it now only because it will highlight “normal virtues.” I … Continue reading
Under natural conditions there are four ingredients that contribute to both our health and happiness for most humans. These are: 1. Nutritious diet 2. Sufficient exercise 3. Leisure 4. Social networks Like most things in life these are interconnected. For … Continue reading
In the previous post I wrote about what is normally right …. the behaviors of a species that enhance survival under natural conditions. What is normally good relates to what benefits most humans under natural conditions. Right and good behaviors … Continue reading
