Philosophy

We think in generalities, but we live in detail.
....Alfred North Whitehead (1861-1947)

Whitehead's words succunctly describe the Middle Path of my humanist practice. My mind is in the sweet, lofty cloud of personal truth and universal justice. My actions are a constant struggle of adaptation, compassionate patience and hard work. This is the balance of practice for propagating individual and general good. When my practice is challenging and dynamic, I know I am being true to my values. Questioning and reshaping are intrinsic to the creative process. It takes a great deal of creativity to remain healthy and mentally alive. The minute-by-minute details of my life comprise my practice of the next moment. My job is to moderate those actions in tune with my overall values of non-violence, peace and understanding. I see this as the joy and responsibility of being human.

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