Based on the search results provided, the "Let Them Theory" refers to a concept popularized by motivational speaker Mel Robbins that suggests the following: Key Points of the "Let Them Theory" 1. When dealing with other people's actions, decisions, or feelings, it's often better to "let them" do what they want to do, rather than... Continue Reading →
Define Humanity and What it Means to be Humanistic.
Humanism is a philosophical stance that places great emphasis on human dignity, reason, and the capacity for self-realization. At its core, humanism celebrates the inherent worth and potential of every human being. To be humanistic is to embrace a worldview centered on human interests, values, and the pursuit of fulfillment through rational and scientific means.... Continue Reading →
How to turn climate anxiety into action
It's normal to feel anxious or overwhelmed by climate change, says psychologist Renée Lertzman. Can we turn those feelings into something productive? In an affirming talk, Lertzman discusses the emotional effects of climate change and offers insights on how psychology can help us discover both the creativity and resilience needed to act on environmental issues.... Continue Reading →
The Hill We Climb: the Amanda Gorman poem…
Amanda Gorman's Inauguration Poem: "The Hill We Climb" Amanda Gorman, a 22-year-old poet, gained widespread acclaim for her reading of the poem "The Hill We Climb" during Joe Biden's presidential inauguration on January 20, 2021. Gorman, the National Youth Poet Laureate and the youngest inaugural poet in U.S. history, captivated the audience with her powerful... Continue Reading →
Human activity has had an effect on the environment for thousands of years, from the time of our very earliest ancestors. Since Homo sapiens first walked the earth, we have been modifying the environment around us through agriculture, travel and eventually through urbanization and commercial networks. At this point in earth’s physical history, our impact... Continue Reading →
Repost: How Do Humans Affect the Environment?
From “The Daily” newsletter: One big idea on the news, from the team that brings you “The Daily” podcast. You can sign up for the newsletter here. The idea that America is in decline isn’t new. For decades, academics have warned that partisan gridlock, politicized courts and unfettered lobbying were like dangerous substances — if... Continue Reading →
Repost: The Idea of American Decay
. P R E A M B L E . We stand at a critical moment in Earth's history, a time when humanity must choose its future. As the world becomes increasingly interdependent and fragile, the future at once holds great peril and great promise. To move forward we must recognize that in the midst... Continue Reading →
The Earth Charter Excerpts…
dinosaurs pale into insignificance…
"It might be said that the human race is incapable of withstanding the drastic changes that are taking place in today's world. For those changes have been so terrible, so far-reaching and, above all, so swift that they make those that caused the disappearance of the dinosaurs pale into insignificance. Man has not had time... Continue Reading →
How we can stop profiteering and put money back in the pockets of Americans While working Americans are struggling to afford gas at the pump, Big Oil is raking in the profits. Oil and gas companies currently have a stranglehold on our wallets and our futures, but we can still put a stop to Big... Continue Reading →
Opinion: Loosening Big Oil’s grip on our wallets and the planet
trust constitutes ethical behavior…
"Every human being asks pertinent questions regarding how to live, what to believe in, and what we aspire to become. Throughout life, we question what desires and principles to value and prioritize -- love, friendship, freedom, happiness, creativity, wealth, security. We make difficult decisions based upon what we trust constitutes ethical behavior. We balance out... Continue Reading →
ethics cannot be based upon our obligations…
“Ethics cannot be based upon our obligations toward [people], but they are complete and natural only when we feel this Reverence for Life and the desire to have compassion for and to help all creatures insofar as it is in our power. I think that this ethic will become more and more recognized because of... Continue Reading →
empowerment & inner transformation... 