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A Nation at the Crossroads

Few of us think of our own responsibility in giving. Generosity is a laudable motive but if not performed constructively, it can easily be destructive. It is interesting, when we would be helpful, in the absence of any thought to expressing our motivation, we can bring about the opposite of what we desire. This is true in most acts of charity but we infrequently take upon ourselves the responsibility of... read more

The Two Choices

Much of the confusion we face is not because life is so complicated, but because we resist the obvious. Today we have only two choices, and they are kindness or selfishness. As we look out across the vast landscape of our life we see the opportunity to express either of these choices in a seemingly endless variety of ways. In our relationships, our business opportunities, our studies, and our recreation;... read more

The Anatomy of an Economy

Jack and Judy had a farm. It wasn’t very large but it was well rounded. They grew a variety of vegetables, raised cattle, chickens, and incorporated a small dairy. They were dedicated to excellence and as a result had a very successful operation. As they grew, they added to their farm. Jack and Judy built a large barn, grain elevators and they doubled the size of their acreage. They found they could... read more

Monthly Letter: August 2011

How many times do we try to convince others their viewpoint is incorrect? How often do we argue, cajole, persuade, entice or reason with others to change their mind set? More important, how often does our trying to manipulate the behavior of others really change their habits? No matter how we protest, in the end the mind will go only where the heart leads it. So if it is change we seek, what are we doing... read more

Time Space and Meditation

Let us imagine we are seated in a chair perched upon a platform. When we look down at the platform, between our feet we see a large hole through which we can observe the activities in our lives. They are all beneath us, all of our activities, past, present and future. We imagine what we have seen through the hole is past, that upon which we gaze is the present and that which we have yet to observe is the... read more

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