Freedom and Responsibility
In our society we are so wired to think in an individual way, that somehow our life is not intertwined into the lives of others. We are taught that we can make our own decisions and do what we need to do to be successful and happy.
Running Free
My Person and I have very different ideas about freedom. I am a big believer in freedom. The best feeling in the whole world is to run free without a leash, to choose where you will go and what you will explore, to run full tilt or saunter and sniff as you please.
Out with Atonement; In with Accountability
When you hear the word “atonement,” what comes to mind? Do you see images of the forlorn, with their heads bowed in shame? Do you think of penance, punishments, and retribution? Do you hear voices begging for forgiveness, dependent on the mercy of God to grant an absolution?
Taking Ownership
Ralph Waldo Emerson once suggested the following: “Finish each day and be done with it. You have done what you could. Some blunders and absurdities no doubt crept in; forget them as soon as you can.
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