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Who are the Humanists?
In various conversations over the last month it has come to my attention that not many people know what a Humanist is. In an effort to clarify and empower you with some knowledge I will breakdown what you should know about Humanists. General Humanist Beliefs Humanists believe a person has the right and the responsibility to give meaning and shape to their own lives. Humanists are committed to each human being’s ability to have a say in the choices and access resources that enable them to have a good life. A Humanist understands a person’s free agency and ability to demonstrate their talents is a fundamental part of a developing…
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Action is Required: Part 2
There is a lot of controversy about what “Defund the Police” means. To the point where I thought about taking down the last post. Because the way I wrote that, if I am being completely honest with myself, it was polarizing. It assumes all police officers and their departments are to blame for the current problems we are facing. When we champion only one idea as a simple chant, we ignore the complexity of our humanity. We lash out at everyone when we wage what we think is a righteous war. And isn’t every cause we are each fighting righteous to us? The problem with any justified rage is the…
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Is there a right way to protest?
The influence of protests has been a life long interest of mine. I often found Martin Luther King Jr. inspiring because he understood the way violent protests would be perceived. He understood human beings in ways that we have either forgotten or refuse to acknowledge. To me the most important thing he did was teach protesters what to expect, how to have courage in the face of overwhelming odds, and how to command presence through peace. That is over simplifying it, because he knew that not everyone was motivated by the same reasons. Which is why he continuously reminded and refocused people who participated and supported his movement. Sometimes when…
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How we use words matters
How we use words matters. They can empower of us if we embrace them and make them our own. Cartoon by @ChristophWeyant
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Do We Really Have 200+ More “Friends”?
Can we really have more than 200 friends? Are we really missing out if we don’t have a large social media following? Looking at Dunbar’s number for answers reveals that for most people our primary connections are ones we have a historically relevant relationship with. For most of us that happens within the realm of 100-250. You don’t have to see them regularly for it to be meaningful. Dunbar goes on to suggest that these are people who you at least try to make an effort to connect with at least once a year. Historically these could be people on your holiday card list as in the case of Victorian…
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Should You Improve Your Social Circles?
If you have been thinking about improving the quality of your social circles, you might find the following perspective helpful.
