By request

samsara

Referred to with terms or phrases such as transmigration/reincarnation, karmic cycle, or Punarjanman, and "cycle of aimless drifting, wandering or mundane existence". When related to the theory of karma, it is the cycle of death and rebirth -- wikipedia.

Maslow's hierarchy of needs

Maslow used the terms "physiological", "safety", "belonging and love", "social needs" or "esteem", "self-actualization" and "transcendence" to describe the pattern through which human needs and motivations generally move -- wikipedia.

sexual addiction

By request. "A state characterized by compulsive participation or engagement in sexual activity, particularly sexual intercourse, despite negative consequences" -- wikipedia.

a people person

"A person who enjoys or is particularly good at interacting with others" - Oxford Dictionary. Request: A friend said that they see me this way, and I pleasantly received her compliment :)

Hands Off! demonstrations

By request. The April 5th event was "organized for more than 1,200 locations in all 50 states by more than 150 groups, including civil rights organizations, labor unions, LBGTQ+ advocates, veterans and elections activists" -- apnews.

"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.

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."

self-care

Request: maybe a step up from self-indulgence? 😃

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.