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Humanist Thought of the Week - Inspiration to live a better life with Jennifer Hancock, founder of Humanist Learning Systems
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May 14, 2013
May 14, 2013
1 min
The idea behind this is not to provide a perfect definition of Humanism, but rather to help Humanists consider a different aspect of the philosophy in a new way.
Humanism is a deceptively simple philosophies.
Yet, it is really hard to describe well because once you start getting into the details, there is all the nuance and balance that is required to do it well.
Regardless, here is yet another attempt by me to describe and define Humanism in a simple way that is nothing but simple.
Read the rest of this entry »Feb 12, 2013
Feb 12, 2013
1 min
How compassion can help ease your fears and keep you from doing something stupid
My son is 7 now.
He has rediscovered Star Wars.Read the rest of this entry »Feb 5, 2013
Feb 5, 2013
1 min
How to find happiness by balancing your needs and the needs of others
I taught an online course last month and one of my students, Josephine, mentioned that:
“Humanism matters because it is a way to balance our own needs and the needs of those around us!”
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Jan 8, 2013
Jan 8, 2013
1 min
By considering everyone we meet with compassion, Humanists are able to detach from our own pain long enough to see other people for who they really are.
Interpersonal relationships can be very difficult.
The hardest thing for people to understand is that, often, difficult interactions are not about you.
Read the rest of this entry »Oct 2, 2012
Oct 2, 2012
1 min
The Prophet doesn’t need defending.
Seriously – His reputation isn’t going to be tarnished just because some idiot in America made a movie that pretty much no one saw or wants to see.
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