You Can’t Help Those Who Won’t Help Themselves
In our communities we see that ever-increasing needs is becoming the norm – many of them urgent – and community service and outreach programs strive to selflessly…
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The Tyranny of Unbridled Desire and the Truth of Love
Most of what we regard as important in life is a carefully constructed illusion – empty pursuits that masquerade as meaning but ultimately amount to nothing more…
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The Meaning of “Life-ing” Through Time and Its Relevance Today
The concept of “life-ing” has been experiencing a resurgence, though its origins date back to the 1880s when it was introduced by poet and novelist George MacDonald.…
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The Measure of Wisdom: Bearing Good Fruit
In James 3:13, the Bible teaches, “Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility…
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Why Interconnectedness Should be More than Just an Internet Thing
We are all very familiar with the fact that the world has become, in one very big way, smaller. With the bursting onto the scene of the…
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Archaic Revival and the Cyclical Nature of Human Civilization: A Descent Toward Fundamental Balance?
Human history, with all its complexities and advancements, can often feel like a straight line of progress. Yet, as philosopher and ethnobotanist Terrence McKenna suggests in his…
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From Economic Collapse to a Cooperative Future: Why Time Co-Ops and Time Banking is the Insurance We Need
Throughout history, societies have experienced numerous economic collapses and systemic breakdowns, some of which left governments and monetary systems in disarray. In such times, communities often turned…
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Exploring the Many Facets of Wealth Beyond Money
When we hear the word “wealth,” our minds often jump to thoughts of money, investments, and material possessions. This form of wealth is universally recognized and celebrated…
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Don’t Hate the Player, Hate the Game; Insights into the Hustle Economy and the End of the Middle Class
The “hustle economy” refers to a labor market characterized by people working multiple jobs, gigs, or side hustles, often independently or on a freelance basis, to earn…
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The Access Economy and the Future of Ownership
The access economy, also known as the sharing economy or renter economy, may represent a fundamental shift in how goods and services are consumed. In this economic…