Philosophy

As a man thinks within himself, so he is. — The Bible, Proverbs 23:7, Solomon The young and the conformist seek the safety of compliance. It takes Gallant insight to recognize the Unique personality we are alone. And even more courage to act upon this self-reflective acumen. Peace, Jim            GALLANT Definitions: (1) brave; courageous; … Read more

Lives based on having are less free than lives based either on doing or being. — William James (1842-1910) Philosopher Lines of thought are literally laid down in the brain. “Mind over matter” is played out everyday. The higher in the mind one goes the more Freethinking one must be. In order for the intellect … Read more

Lives based on having are less free than lives based either on doing or being. — William James (1842-1910) Philosopher Lines of thought are literally laid down in the brain. “Mind over matter” is played out everyday. The higher in the mind one goes the more Freethinking one must be. In order for the intellect … Read more

People say that what we are all seeking is a meaning for life. I don’t think that’s what we’re really seeking or thinking. I think what we’re seeking is an experience of being alive. That the life experiences that we have on the purely physical plane will have resonances within … our own innermost being … Read more

All the great things are simple, and can be expressed in single words: freedom, justice, honor, duty, mercy, hope. — Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill ( 1874 – 1965 ) Statesman Prestige is usually a quality bestowed on one by others. But it begins with self-respect. If you are living up to your highest ideals, you will … Read more

You know, “nothing ventured, nothing won” is true in every hour. It is the fiber of every experience that signs itself into memory. — John Neville Figgis (1866-1919) Philosopher This week’s qualities can be taken too far thus you need other qualities to be added to your repertoire in order to keep them in check. What … Read more

The ideals which have lighted me on my way, and time after time given me courage to face life cheerfully, have been truth, goodness, and beauty. — Albert Einstein (1879-1955) Physicist ‘Tis the season. The hecticness of the holidays require and result in an interesting pair of qualities. In order to get through them we … Read more

These are the things I learned in kindergarten. Share everything. Play fair. Don’t hit people. Put things back where you found them. Clean up your own mess. Don’t take things that aren’t yours. Say you’re sorry when you hurt somebody. Wash your hands before you eat. Flush. Warm cookies and cold milk are good for … Read more

To be what we are and to become what we are capable of becoming is the only end of life. — Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894) Author Many of us believe the future holds new and wondrous things, clearer ideas, and more profound understanding of ideals. Some think it will be more of the same in … Read more

I will do my best to be honest; to be fair; to help where I am needed; to be cheerful; to be friendly and considerate; to be a sister to other Girl Scouts; to respect authority; to use resources wisely; to protect and improve the world around me and to show respect for myself and … Read more