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Under God






In the early fifties, the words, “under God,” were added to the Pledge of Allegiance. It is my understanding that they are now considering removing them. We no longer allow any religious celebrations in school, so as to keep church and state separate.



I wonder what might happen if we studied a wide range of religions and beliefs, so that children would know that everyone, one way or another,  struggles with issues of the soul and existence?





Paul Newman






Paul Newman had the same drama teacher in college that I did, though in different decades. Simply because we have the capacity for all things does not mean we will make the same use of identical resources, obviously! His contributions to a wide variety of causes were and are magnificent.



I wonder what influences shaped his generous soul?





Capacity Not Potential






A very young participant in our “What One Person Can Do” conversation recently developed a truly spectacular “purpose-in-life” statement. It reminded me that we never know when or where the most important conversation in the world will take place.



I wonder what we can do to access much more effectively the brilliance contained in so many people who are sometimes very quiet?