[EXCERPT] “The Irresistible Introvert”
byFar from being bored in silence, introverts are often absorbed in a world of colorful thoughts. We are eager for the pause because it gives us the chance to mentally digest.
Culture
The Power of Making Friends with Ideological Enemies
bySoul musician Daryl Davis has been traveling the country directly engaging with members of the Ku Klux Klan, befriending them to counter racism.
Hurricane Hoopla and Media Madness vs. the Amazing American People
byJournalists insisted Hurricane Irma would devastate the United States. It didn’t, and a whole lot of incredible Americans showed us why!
Being Offended is Part of Living in a Democracy, Comedian Says
byAs our culture grows more diverse, it’s incumbent on people to become more tolerant of different ideas, people and opinions, not play at being offended.
Is it Time for Conservatives to Create an Alternate Culture?
byIt’s time for conservative artists to do more than complain about the culture. To create great art and alternative distribution channels.
How Beauty is the True Goal of Leadership
by“The ideals which have always shone before me and filled me with joy are goodness, beauty, and truth.” ~ Albert Einstein
J.R.R. Tolkien’s Destitute Mom Gave Him One Hell of an Education
by“Mabel gave Ronald more than a lovely world in which to grow up; she gave him an array of fascinating tools to explore and interpret it.”
The Autism Job Club
byThe Autism Job Club, and hundreds of other local groups across the United States, are experimenting with new employment projects and structures for workers with autism and other neurodiverse conditions.
In 99 Years Between Eclipses, What Happened? Life Improved Enormously for Most
byYou think 2017 is bad? Remember what was happening in 1918. The U.S. was fighting World War I, the bloodiest yet in history. We’ve made huge progress since.
Are Smartphones Ruining Generation Z?
byTeens who spend more time on smartphones are less happy & more depressed, and those who spend more time with friends in person are happier.