We all have blind spots Atticus reminds us. Blind spots are things that we cannot see because we let our emotions blind our rational thoughts.
empathy
Orphans no more
All of our children (“the Princes and Princesses of Maine, the Kings and Queens of New England’) should have a status that recognizes their unique circumstances and seeks to enhance every step along their development journey.
Trying times and hope
Let’s meet these trying times with the hope that better times are ahead, and that beauty will prevail.
Doctoring and parenting – Presence
Doctoring and parenting are very similar in so many ways. They both require presence.
“When did Decency Become a Luxury?”
Decency is a necessity, a basic tool/skill, in a civil society that hopes to advance democratic ideals. Polite, moral, and honest behavior is predicated on treating others with respect, empathy, and kindness.
Em (“within”) – Pathos (“suffering”); Empathy Revisited – 2025
Empathy reminds us that the world doesn’t revolve around us, that we are just a small part, but capable of significant good.