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The Use of Language to Produce Ideas Before the Mind

By: Bill Cumming

Each day in newspapers and on internet home pages throughout the western world, horoscopes are written to predict, according to the heavenly information for your astrological sign, how your day will turn out or what to be aware of. Mine for Saturday was innocuous:

Libra

As much as the details of life can be a drag, you would be wise to get a handle on them today – especially details about an upcoming special event. It’s really just a matter of prioritizing what goes into the ‘must have’ column and what goes into the ‘nice to have’ column. Spend a few hours sifting through your choices and you’ll have much more time for fun later! Lay the groundwork today so that you can fully enjoy yourself and time with your friends. Continue Reading →

Where Is the Love?

Song lyrics by: Black Eyed Peas

Thoughts by: Kelly Williams

Several months ago, when I was out driving around in my car, flipping through the channels on the radio, I found myself enticed by the following melody and lyrics: Continue Reading →

Simplicity

There are only so many ways to discuss two simple principles: loving people and knowing that they are powerful capable and able. No matter what is said, it comes down to a matter of words. I am not sure there are any original ideas or thoughts. If we truly believe that we share the history and experience of humankind, and I do, then it is likely that everything is simply another way of saying the same thing. So what difference does saying something another way make? I’m not convinced it matters at all. Continue Reading →