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Why Self-Regulating Should be Taught in Every School
Language, math and science are considered the essential courses taught at elementary schools, yet there is no mandatory curriculum for something as fundamental as how to be a good human being.
Benjamin Franklin’s 13 Virtues: Why They Are More Necessary Than Ever
Throughout history, different religions, philosophers, and governments refined and rewrote a list of fundamental virtues to fit their constitutions and purpose at the time. Yet, in 1726, young Benjamin Franklin, at the age of 20, created a list of virtues for himself, to help him develop into the person he wanted to become.
Reconciling Your Higher Mind and Lower Nature
As human beings, we are frequently presented with scenarios that test our values, principles, and how disciplined we are in following through on being the kind of person we want to be.
We’re often told not to judge, yet we make important decisions about people and relationships every day. So where is the line between judgment and discernment? Exploring that distinction could be one of the most valuable skills we can develop for making wiser decisions while preserving compassion.