Tag Archives: violence

Spirit Day

Posted on October 20, 2022 by swabby429

I still experience dreams in which I encounter one of my fiercest adversaries from grade school years. I’ve read and researched psychological texts that describe and explain bullying and its causes. I’ve long since forgiven Ronald for his destructive acts … Continue reading →

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Thuggery

Posted on August 6, 2022 by swabby429

If you follow current events, it’s hard to avoid frequently seeing video clips of the domestic terrorist assault on the U.S. Capitol Building. It’s apparent that radical political and religious movements attract firebrands and thugs who enjoy mayhem. Their tactics … Continue reading →

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Pondering Violence

Posted on August 28, 2019 by swabby429

“All beings tremble before violence. All fear death. All love life.” –The Dhammapada (The Sayings of the Buddha) There have been many people who seek satisfaction by harming people seeking happiness. Of course the violence will never bring authentic joy … Continue reading →

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Pondering Moderation

Posted on January 6, 2019 by swabby429

Society seems to have lost its way and has allowed excess and extremism to manifest across our culture. Seemingly, we have become dismissive of moderation in nearly every way. This observation is not some sort of recent epiphany. This apparent … Continue reading →

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Stop Bullying

Posted on October 2, 2017 by swabby429

Bullying and its effects on society have been in the news and social media a lot during the past few years. It seems like the problem has become worse rather than better. Maybe bullying seems like more of a problem … Continue reading →

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No More Bullying

Posted on October 3, 2016 by swabby429

It seems like we see and hear news stories about bullying nearly every day.  We’re told that some eight-percent of the nation’s kids skip a day of school each month out of fear of bullies. Every seven minutes a child … Continue reading →

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Such Cruelty

Posted on May 24, 2015 by swabby429

It’s a very rare individual who has not been the target or witness of cruelty. This evil act and state of mind has infected human relationships since time immemorial. Our history, literature, psychology, and human relationships have dealt with it … Continue reading →

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