Episodes
Tuesday Dec 29, 2015
Resolutions
Tuesday Dec 29, 2015
Tuesday Dec 29, 2015
This is the last Humanist Thought of the Week podcast.
I am moving on to other projects designed to teach people about Humanism.
Which brings me to the concept of resolutions.
Resolutions are goals.
The reason I am ending this podcast is because I have other goals.
We all need goals. We need something to work towards.
Sometimes we have to let go of one dream to pursue another.
Don’t be afraid to chase your dreams.
Just do so realistically, compassionately and ethically.
Make me proud of you.
And please don’t lose touch.
Join me at the Happiness Thru Humanism blog if you haven’t already and join my mailing list so that you can get my latest essays via email (there is a link to the newsletter on this page).
Thanks for your support!
Bye.
Tuesday Dec 15, 2015
Saying No
Tuesday Dec 15, 2015
Tuesday Dec 15, 2015
I get asked for my time a lot.
I am asked to give talks, write articles, and respond to reporters’ questions.
Being in demand is wonderful.
But like all wonderful things, it also has a downside.
I don’t have unlimited time or resources.
Every choice is a tradeoff.
If I accept talks on the weekend, I take time away from my family.
Every magazine article I write, takes time away from writing new books or programs for Humanist Learning Systems.
I find myself saying no a lot.
The more I say it, the more confident I am in standing up for my priorities.
It helps that when I’ve had to tell a client no, I seem to gain their respect.
Not everyone is confident enough to say no. Saying no is scary. It’s like closing a door.
But I find it is necessary.
It allows me to focus on the things I think are important.
If I didn’t say no, I would not be able to promote Humanism and have a life.
I’d have burnt out years ago.
So please respect my need to shut down this podcast and join me in my newsletter, at Humanist Learning Systems and at my blog, Happiness Through Humanism.
Tuesday Dec 08, 2015
Priorities
Tuesday Dec 08, 2015
Tuesday Dec 08, 2015
As I mentioned last week, I am ending this podcast at the end of the year.
The reason has to do with priorities.
I don’t have enough time to do the stuff I want to do so I have to choose which things are the most important to me and that will have the most impact.
My goal is, as it has always been, to promote Humanism and to help people lead more ethically fulfilled lives.
My company, Humanist Learning Systems is reaching a lot of people. More people than who listen to this podcast.
And those people are paying for my time so I’m giving them more of my time.
This is a good thing. It allows me to do what I do full time.
If I did not prioritize, I would not get much of anything done and I would not have the work life balance I currently enjoy.
Prioritizing isn’t easy.
Sometimes you have to choose to stop working on a project you enjoy.
But that choice opens up other opportunities and possibilies.
So as I say goodbye to my podcast, I want to thank you for your support and encourage you to join me in my other projects.
Join my newsletter to keep up with me and visit me at my blog, Happiness thru Humanism.
Tuesday Dec 01, 2015
Plans for the Future
Tuesday Dec 01, 2015
Tuesday Dec 01, 2015
I have decided to end this podcast.
I started back in 2007 with a goal to post weekly.
And I’ve met that goal for the past 8 years.
It’s time for me to move on.
I have too many projects and not enough time to do them all.
Something has to give.
That something is this podcast.
It is ending to make room for other Humanist education programs I am creating through Humanist Learning Systems.
I will still be publishing my Happiness Through Humanism blog so if you need a weekly dose of Humanism, please join me there.
I will continue posting podcasts through the end of this year.
Thanks for your support. I hope you will continue to support me though my other projects.
Tuesday Sep 22, 2015
People Power
Tuesday Sep 22, 2015
Tuesday Sep 22, 2015
Humanism puts humans front and center.
Our concern is for the welfare of humans and humanity.
We want a world where all people are able to thrive.
This means we want all people to have access to education, health care, housing, employment and the means of enjoyment.
Too many people are locked out of the economy and their ability to thrive is limited as a result.
Discrimination denies people access to basic means of survival.
Whether it is red lining neighborhoods so people can’t get loans.
Laws that prohibit the hiring of certain people.
Or health care providers who seek the right to refuse to care for patients because of religious beliefs.
When one person is prohibited from full participation in society, all of society suffers.
We are all in this together. We need all hands on deck and yet, we refuse to let some of those hands help.
It’s insanity.
If we want to harness the full potential of humanity, we must empower all people to fully participate in society.
It is clear that the changes required aren’t going to happen on their own.
If we want society to change, we are going to need to do the hard work to make it change.
Power to the people, means people using their power to create change!
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