Humanist Thought of the Week

Problem Solving Like a Humanist

One of the main strengths of Humanism is that it helps us make better decisions.

Our approach is simple, yet, highly effective.

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Prioritizing Ethics

One often overlooked aspect of ethics is that it can help you prioritize.

And when you have your work properly prioritized, it makes life easier.

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Halloween and Magical Thinking

Tomorrow is Halloween.

A time for ghouls and goblins to roam our streets asking for candy.

It’s fun.

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The importance of ethics

A lot of people treat ethics as if they are something you only need to consider on big occasions.

Like, whether a public policy proposal is good or bad or not.

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The Wisdom of Raggedy Andy

My son has discovered the stories of Raggedy Andy.

These old stories by Johnny Gruelle are wonderful.

I like that all the dolls are wonderful to each other and full of love.

It would be nice if people acted that way towards one another.

In the story, Wooden Horse, a wooden horse is introduced to the nursery and gives rides to all the dolls.

Everyone has a great time, but the horse, which was doing all the work, has the best time of all. We are told that is because,

“For, as you must surely know, they who are the most unselfish are the ones who gain the greatest joy; because they give happiness to others.”

Giving to others gives our life meaning.

Don’t deny yourself that joy.

Be happy and help others to be happy too.