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The rules of conscience, she argues, ‘do not say what to do; they say what not to do’. In other words: personal conscience can sometimes prevent us from aiding and abetting evil but it does not require us to undertake positive political action to bring about justice.
Change the World, Not Yourself, or How Arendt Called Out Thoreau
aeon.co
One friend of mine copes with painful criticism by conjuring up a feeling of gratitude toward his critic….I cope by focusing on how much better I’m going to be in the future of I can get myself to think honestly about the criticism.
The Scout Mindset
Julia Galef
And so, dear reader, this is my final encouragement: Love like the sunshine and the rain. Ask forgiveness of the birds. Be a drop more gracious, tender, and kind. Go gently in this mean world. Offer up prayers of Thanks, Help, and Wow. Recover your sacramental wonder. Count your blessings. Look to the horizon in the Valley of Dry Bones. Remember that you are a child of God. Rush to kiss the lepers. Listen to the voice in the night calling you to the cross. Turn your attention to the God dancing right in front of you. God is everywhere present, breathing on this world and turning it to fire. Where you stand is the gateway to heaven. The world is shining like transfiguration. Even the eels. It only takes a little willingness to see.
Hunting Magic Eels
Richard Beck
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