Category Archives: Philosophy

A Humanitarian… …is driven by Foresight. …works toward Change. …reasons from Fact and Expertise. A Citizen… …is driven by Fear. …works toward Comfort and Tradition. …reasons from Belief. A Pretender… …is driven by Power. …works toward Status Quo. …reasons from … Continue reading →

We had a choice – a baby step forward or a step back. We chose to take two (maybe three) steps back. And we, as a whole, deserve what it will bring. And as a whole we will suffer, but … Continue reading →

This week I was invited to contribute to the evaluation process for the dean of the medical school where I work as an unnoticeable cog in an entanglement of bureaucratic machinations. There were more than 20 questions asking for a … Continue reading →

The worst part is when I cannot move; pinned in place like a still-living butterfly on a mounting board. Almost as bad is when I can flap a wing and dream of flight and then I become aware that I … Continue reading →

Is it more important to seek Justice, or is it more important to heed injustice? To heed is to pay close attention to, to give it its due regard, to make peace with, to respect. This thought behind forbearance is … Continue reading →