Tag Archives: Imperative

Not Even Death

Not Even Deathby Michael DoyleIf only the hand of loveCould ensnare the moonAnd if belief in the stars aboveBrought faith to the near and soonThere would be nothing to being handledNo complications to become rattledJust the courage needed to be … Continue reading

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Integrative Imperative

If you’re roughly my age or older and maybe younger, the idea of taking an integrative approach to health and healing as a wholistic matter is probably approached with some caution.   Honestly, though  our health is in our hands … Continue reading

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Dream Becomes the Choice

There is a connection between those who would do art of any kind and the sacred.  Sometimes this connection becomes broken and flawed.  Sometimes it fulfills itself and offers that connection for others to partake in. Dream Becomes the Choice … Continue reading

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First Principles: The Fundamental Trouble With the People of the United States Is That We Have Gotten Too Far Away From God

“I have been thinking a lot about these things as I have come to the realization of the tremendous responsibilities which rest upon me. It is my conviction that the fundamental trouble with the people of the United States is … Continue reading

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Time Well Spent

In this age of global interconnection, we face a modern paradox.  At the same time that we are more connected than ever, we are also increasingly polarized and alienated from one another.  What might have been and can still be … Continue reading

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Consolation of Philosophy

There’s a rumor that one can find comfort in thinking about thinking.  I think that misses the point.. maybe? Consolation of Philosophy by Michael Romani To think on actively thinking Isn’t meant to make one more calm But to bring … Continue reading

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First Principles: Value Our Veterans

“The willingness with which our young people are likely to serve in any war, no matter how justified, shall be directly proportional to how they perceive the Veterans of earlier wars were treated and appreciated by their nation.” –  George … Continue reading

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