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April 2011
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Memory
Our memory is so vital to us that we fear the illnesses of old age that rob us of its abilities. It reminds us daily of who we are and places us in a life history. It allows us to function in the world. Many of us have experienced the gradual loss of memory in [...]
Malaise
President Jimmy Carter got in trouble for using the word “malaise” when referring to the American temperament in the seventies. It was too much of a challenge for many brought up with can-do expectations supposedly free of personal anxieties. Yet the most celebrated novels of the last sixty years are full of characters with abundant [...]
Purpose
Many people fear retirement because it threatens them with losing a sense of purpose in life. They may face unstructured time rather than the accustomed routine of their jobs. While they may not fully like their employment, it provides a sense of self-esteem and a social life with workplace associates. It gives them a motive [...]
Silence
Reflection: More than previous civilizations, our technological/cybernetic era abhors silence and solitude. More people live in huge urban areas where constant activity drives us from morning to night. We brag about the city that never sleeps. Pressures in the workplace, traffic, television, cell phones, email and an endless array of attractions keep us in the [...]
