On the surface, the title of this post clearly contradict itself. How could our good friend, The Golden Rule, possibly be tied to anything but kindness and compassion? Isn’t it the proverbial definition of kindness? Nope! It’s not. It’s just plain selfish. You may be thinking, “Wait! What? Isn’t this taken directly from the Bible?”Continue reading “The Despair and Disparity of The Golden Rule”
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The Path to Equality Must First Pass Through Equity
Many people don’t truly understand the subtle yet substantial differences between equity and equality. These two terms are not just overused and underappreciated, but they’re often thrown around as if they share the same meaning. However, unless or until we recognize that we can’t have one without the other, our road to true social equalityContinue reading “The Path to Equality Must First Pass Through Equity”
Is Tolerance the Wrong Goal?
Perhaps the term “Tolerance” itself holds a different meaning depending on culture and context. But, where I was raised, the term “Tolerant” carried with it a sense of “dealing with” something or “enduring” something or someone that was unpleasant. “Will you PLEASE be quiet? I just can’t tolerate all the noise anymore!” or “Kaily isContinue reading “Is Tolerance the Wrong Goal?”
5 Words
I was forty when my first son arrived. That was no coincidence. Had I started my family any earlier I am certain that my boys would not be growing into the young gentleman that they are today. Tonight, 12 odd years later, I will remember forever. Tonight, I walked into the house from the garageContinue reading “5 Words”
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