I am a Canadian by birth and a citizen of the universe by choice. I believe that all human beings are of equal worth, if not equal in individual ability.
My background encompasses some theological study, some philosophical study, as well as a fair amount of time in English, Drama, and Theatre classes. I have taught for a number of years but my true calling is in composing, writing, performing and the arts.
I am saddened at what has become of our "culture" and what is accepted for excellence these days. It is a personal mission of mine to encourage independent and refined thought - and by this I do not necessarily mean academic thought.
It's nice that Plato had ideas and theories but, if he had them, why can't you and I?
Loving Your Neighbor as You Love Yourself. Psychologists tell us that when a child is born he or she doesn't realize that there is any difference between themselves and the external world. To a baby, I am the universe and the universe is I. There is no separation or distinction. Everything exists for my sake and my sake alone, thinks the child. Every human being begins in this state of extreme subjectivity. It takes time, training, and a lot of painful experience to finally understand that the world does not revolve around us. Teachers are commonly taught in their training that people are ...
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