Kindness is a virtue that best resides in the context of community, a local setting of intimacy. Kindness requires several virtues in their own right. I list them here: Empathy Leisure Humility Courage Faith
Self-sufficiency, oneness, networks, expectations and kindness are all virtues in their own. They all are right, how we were meant to behave starting out as an altruistic species. They all are good, providing an immediate benefit to an individual’s quality … Continue reading
You can find kindness anywhere, as we did when we hiked across the country. Having said that, kindness resides where there are intimate connections and our empathy kicks in. Kindness does not reside in the anonymity of governments, corporations or … 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
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
What a species normally needs to do to survive is right for that species. It’s right for fish to swim and birds to fly. It’s right for spiders to have their own web and for bees to have an elaborate … Continue reading
Being normal can mean different things. For example, not being an abnormal psychopath is a good thing, but so is not losing your identity by conforming to the norm. I’ve been dwelling on the question of being normal under natural … Continue reading
Participants in the race and newlyweds, Jessica and Patrick Downes, injured in Boston Marathon attack, receive an outpouring of support as people open their hearts to help this young couple pay their medical expenses. (Read more via Boston Globe)
