The question is not how consciousness emerges from unconscious matter but how a conscious being assumes a particular identity, that is, comes to think of itself as directed by a given set of ethical norms, which give its existence a specific meaning and purpose. 7楼2017-02-23 03:49 回复 ...
Always mention the original due date and how many days overdue the invoice has become. A quick reminder of when the payment was originally due helps reinforce the urgency. For example, "This is a friendly reminder that Invoice #12345, originally due on January 10, is now 15 days overdue."...
By visualizing their work, preferably continuously (meaning, don’t wait for the standup to update the board). I like aphysical Kanban boardfor this, but whatever works. Holding the standup in front of an up-to-date board makes The One Thing easy to ask, answer, and validate. The Rule...
It is tempting to believe suffering has purpose, that it can be transmuted into wisdom or resilience. This belief sustains us through its early stages. We endure in the name of meaning, in the hope that suffering refines rather than annihilates. But there comes a point where suffering becomes...
Andrew Joyner has given young children a timely story about activism, community, and hope. As a writer I think this book should be on the shelf of every person who is either thinking of writing children’s picture books or who does. It gives new meaning to – letting the illustrations do...
The deliberate misconstrued meaning and application ofbiological essentialism The sex-based gender roles imposed on males and females from birth The appropriation and exploitation of intersex people in the gender debate against the express will of the minority of people with intersex conditions (who are...
there could be dire consequences if we did. The word stoic comes to mind. I looked up the meaning in an oxford dictionary a long time ago, and it describes my whole family—”Stoic-a person who can endure pain or hardship without showing their feelings or complaining.” I have discovered...
and a stress-free activity for me as well. Perhaps several family members could join together to provide a similar gift that has meaning for your partner. If your partner is still able to enjoy outings, an offer to take them someplace they’d like would probably be a gift to both your ...
And then we have well-meaning friends come to tell us what we are doing wrong — yep, Job, we are there in the ashes with you! But then what? I think of Peter’s declaration —“Lord, to whom shall we go? YOU have the words of eternal life.” And then I remember this ...
On this particular day, I was wearing a blouse that I have been meaning to throw away for two years (except I love the fabric – reminds me of Klimt – and it is very lightweight). Problem is, it makes me look like a schloß – and not a small one. Add in some über-late ...