Samuel Johnson once said that patriotism is the last refuge of the scoundrel. However, if your government no longer listens to the people and politicians are bought and paid for by corporations, dissent, like Howard Zinn says, can be the highest form of patriotism. (more…)
Today’s uplifting imagery comes from Captain America, whose words echo the rallying cries behind the impending global insurrection.
To the corporations, bankers, and corrupt politicians we are saying “No more of your injustice! It is time for a new civilization to emerge!”
Look! It’s an elephant enjoying a waterfall. How beautiful is that?
She’s living in the moment – something many of us don’t do often enough. Just relishing the wonderful splendor that surrounds us. Simply appreciating how there is so much beauty everywhere, in every thing.
It is awesome to be alive. Existence rules!
Today’s inspirational imagery comes from the ground as the space shuttle launches into Earth’s atmosphere. Even though we’ve been doing it for 40+ years now, it’s still a spectacular achievement to fly into space, and a distinguished feather in humanity’s hat.
With all of the problems that plague the planet, like institutionalized war, extreme poverty, and corrupt governance, it’s quite uplifting to see concrete proof that humans are capable of greatness.
