The title of this article comes from a saying of Heraclitus, a Greek philosopher (540?- 475? BC). He wasn’t talking about dogs, but our tendency to fear and suspect strangers. When this fear solidifies, it is known as bigotry, prejudice, and intolerance, and it is the source of many problems in the world. I’ve written
Without feelings of respect, what is there to distinguish men from beasts? (Confucius) Rodney Dangerfield is always complaining, “I don’t get no respect.” He isn’t alone. For great numbers of people are also craving respect. They want to validate their existence. They want to find a reason for living. So they chase after trophies, medals,
Words do more than define ideas, for they also define our beliefs and the actions that spring from them. Words and thoughts are also magical, for whatever I say is true. That is, whatever I say is true for ME at the time I say it. For example, as long as I say and believe
Many are distressed by the pervasiveness of stress, and for good reason. For it is not lack of exercise, poor eating habits, or artery-clogging cholesterol that is the major cause of heart attacks and strokes. No, the major culprit is stress. In fact, according to The American Institute of Stress (http://www.stress.org/), 75 ~ 90% of
Work will win when wishy-washy wishing won’t (Thomas S. Monson) How did you do so far with your New Year’s resolutions? If you’re like most, you’ll find that your resolutions go in one year and out the other. Why is that? What’s wrong with our willpower? Willpower is the power to make decisions. The power
What are you? Are you successful or immersed in problems? Are you courageous or timid? Happy or miserable? Ambitious or lazy? WHAT YOU ARE TODAY IS GOVERNED BY YOUR HABITS. For as Aristotle (384 ~ 322 BC) taught, “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” Some would
