Pathways to a Better Future – Espe part 11: Global Transformation – Overview  – part 1

I am but a single drop in a limitless ocean, but what is an ocean but a multitude of drops?  David Mitchell, Cloud Atlas  A continuation of a fictional reflection by a hundred-year-old Espe from 2112 about the start and on-going movement of transformation to Sustainable Living.  I add clarification links Read more

Thinking Anew – Part 13 – Dealing with Stupidity: part 2

In the last post I overviewed stupidity that causes socio-cultural harm and if left unchecked can lead to totalitarian systems of manipulation and control.  According to the Cipolla quadrant scheme, I interpret the world being run by a small group of the Bandits with lots of stupid people supporting them.  Read more

Spirituality, Service, and Connectedness – Part 17 – Using Discernment to Connect People

“The practice of discernment is part of a higher consciousness.  Discernment is not just a step up from judgment.  In life’s curriculum, it is the opposite of judgment.  Though judgment a {person} reveals what {she or he} needs to confront and learn.  Through discernment, one reveals what has been mastered” Read more