Tag Archive | individualism
Global softening & the feminization of America
Dear readers, You may be wondering how America is becoming more nurturing and compassionate all while having just elected an authoritarian pseudo populist right-wing president in Donald Trump. While the intention of this post is to discuss a global shift in consciousness towards balance and a more feminine and cooperative view of life and society, […]
Looking inward and getting away from fear
Hello readers, Humans are very emotional creatures. We like to think of ourselves as primarily rational beings, but for most of us, our emotions run the show – whether it be conscious or below the surface of our awareness. In fact, the most logical people who stubbornly assert that they live only by the facts […]
Guess what? Universal health care is better and cheaper!
Hello readers, Many politicians and business leaders in America have spread untruths regarding universal healthcare to Americans for many years. They want the average American citizen to believe that they would pay higher taxes if the government were to run our healthcare system. Bernie Sanders (Democrat) is the only candidate running today who supports the […]
Trayvon Martin: How Can We Get from Fear to Love?
Hello readers, I am curious about how people around the world are responding to the case and verdict involving the death by gunshot of 17 year old Trayvon Martin inflicted by George Zimmerman, an adult and possibly overzealous neighborhood watch leader. I am also curious about how people from other countries view American culture with regard to […]
How Do You Love Your Enemies?
Hello readers, During this past week or so, I have been contemplating the meaning of the commandment / expression: “love your enemies”. Obviously not meant to be a simple task, nonetheless, there is a lot to think about regarding the meaning of this phrase. Do you have enemies? If you live in society with other […]
The Lost Symbol
In art school, more specifically at the French national art school, I learned that using symbols and visual symbolic language was not a good thing if I wanted to be a good contemporary artist. Good art at the time was cool, made with expensive and impressive materials, such as extremely large full color photographs, preferably […]