Tag Archives: Action

On Which Life Depends

On Which Life Dependsby Michael DoyleWe play games aimed to pleaseAs we touch and you teaseShowing me your personal spacesAnd touching me with your tracesThese linger inside my mindYours is the touch that I’ve wanted to findI am in a … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: For Me, Words Are A Form of Action, Capable of Influencing Change

“For me, words are a form of action, capable of influencing change.” -Ingrid Bengis, writer and teacher (1944-2017)

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Upending the Trump Cards

Upending the Trump Cardsby Michael DoyleBefore my almost disbelieving eyesThe stuff of comics is seen as I realizeThat theoretical physics is being soldAnd the multiverse is the story being toldPage one and above the paper’s foldThe blockbuster is showing up … Continue reading

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The Artful Conflict

The Artful Conflictby Michael DoyleHumanity is invariably drawn to the good fightAnd it is unorthodox when it is brought to lightThat a southpaw stance taken can bring true valueTo all of us sinners, even me and youBlessed are the peacemakers … Continue reading

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First Principles: A Person May Cause Evil To Others Not Only By His Actions But By His Inaction, and In Either Case, He Is Justly Accountable To Them For the Injury

“A person may cause evil to others not only by his actions but by his inaction, and in either case he is justly accountable to them for the injury.” – John Stuart Mill, in On Liberty

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The With-Ness of Our Witness

The With-Ness of Our Witnessby Michael DoyleGod isn’t a cosmic killjoy out to dealOut the harsh things that keep it realGod is faithful and loves celebrationAnd lessons he often teaches are with elationWe sometimes arrive a little rough around the … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: Act That Your Principle of Action Might Safely Be Made A Law For the Whole World

“So act that your principle of action might safely be made a law for the whole world.” -Immanuel Kant, philosopher (21 Apr 1724-1804)

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Thought For the Day: Remember, Compassion Is Not A Sign of Weakness

“If someone behaves negatively towards you, it helps to remember that he or she is a human being like you and to distinguish between an action and the person who does it. If counter measures are needed to prevent someone … Continue reading

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In the Depth of God’s Love

In the Depth of God’s Love(Thoughts on Good Friday 2022)by Michael DoyleIn the depth of God’s loveWe’re wondered after life’s disastersAs we raise our prayers aboveAnd think on the outcome of forever afterTrue love is held in meditationIts meaning causes … Continue reading

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Every Name Has Its Story

Every Name Has Its Storyby Michael DoyleEvery name has its storyIn each way, giving God gloryJesus is the first born priorityGiven to us as our authorityFirst place in everythingOur inspiration for which we singBeloved and holy, putting on our heartPutting … Continue reading

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