"The root of civilization is not government but commerce"
Request: A quote from a fellow who runs a YouTube channel called Feral Historian. It struck me as a wise philosophy, quite the opposite of Communism.
By request
China's Belt and Road Initiative
"a global infrastructure development strategy adopted by the Chinese government in 2013 to invest in nearly 150 countries and international organizations" -- wikipedia.
innocent until proven guilty
Also calibrated: "guilty until proven innocent," and "not guilty until proven guilty."
making oneself God's problem
Request: as a spiritual practice.
"See the sacredness of beauty. Dedicate [your] life to the cultivation of beauty for its own sake"
From a Dr. Hawkins' lecture. Priority request.
Kohlberg’s Theory of Moral Development
"According to this theory, children's moral development occurs in six stages, and moral logic is primarily focused on obtaining and upholding justice" -- structural-learning.com.
Netherlands
"known for a flat landscape of canals, tulip fields, windmills and cycling routes" -- wikipedia.
defensiveness
Request: Feeling the need to defend oneself.
massage therapy
Priority request: A treatment in which the soft tissues of the body are kneaded, rubbed, tapped, and stroked. Massage therapy may help people relax, relieve stress and pain, lower blood pressure, and improve circulation.
Tom Cruise
His films have grossed over $4 billion in North America and over $10.1 billion worldwide -- wikipedia.
half-truth vs. 100% true
A half-truth is a deceptive statement that includes some element of truth -- wikipedia.
adding "in the name of Jesus Christ" at the beginning or at the end of a prayer increases its LoC
A spiritual practice that declares dedication and invokes devotion to a higher power increases level of consciousness.
vulnerability is a sign of invulnerability
Stay without ambition, without the least desire, exposed, vulnerable, unprotected, uncertain and alone, completely open to and welcoming life as it happens, without the selfish conviction that all must yield you pleasure or profit, material or so-called spiritual -- Nisargadatta.
poverty vs. abundance
By request.
ambulance / police siren sound
Request: Often hear it in the city, my guess is below 200. can be quite distressing.