Understanding Less Sometimes

The more I talk to people -- the less I understand. It seems to me that people are mostly good. Why do we have so many problems with poverty -- and all these injustices in our world? I know people...

Is Growing Mushrooms Easy?

Lately, I've been intrigued by the idea of growing my own food and becoming more self-sufficient. There are kits you can buy online to grow your own edible mushrooms. Has anyone had luck with this?

Why Volunteer?

Everyone should volunteer at least once in their life. I work for a nonprofit group, so I do a lot. There is so much work that needs to be done in this world and I think its great when people take an...

Writer's Block for Poetry

I haven't written poetry in awhile. I use to write pages and pages everyday. I use to be so passionate about everything. Lately, I've felt dull and just can't bring myself to pick up the pen. Any...

Do you Feel You Know Yourself?

I wonder how many people feel they know themselves. It seems consumerism often derails people into thinking they know themselves based on what they buy. I was caught up in that when I was young. As...