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Do you believe there is value in suffering?

Posted on Jan 11th, 2009 by Naumadd : Rationally Passionate Writer Naumadd

The way the question is asked, it is rather suggestive of the notion that "suffering" has inherent value regardless of who is doing the suffering. I'm compelled to ask - who exactly is suffering, why... More »

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What was the last thing you learned how to do?

Posted on Jan 4th, 2009 by Naumadd : Rationally Passionate Writer Naumadd

Today, I discovered an interesting article online that ran through the basic process of bookbinding. Books are near and dear to me and I've always wanted to know how to bind them in such a... More »

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When was the last time you really listened to someone?

Posted on Jul 24th, 2008 by Naumadd : Rationally Passionate Writer Naumadd

I'm consistenly amazed at how many varieties of "listening" there are and can be. I "really listen" to others as frequently as I'm able - usually many times each day - but it's my nature... More »

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Free Online PDF - "The Independent Scholar's Handbook"

Posted on Mar 28th, 2008 by Naumadd : Rationally Passionate Writer Naumadd

It was many years ago that I was introduced to this very important book and it changed my life forever. In fact, it gave my life meaning and direction outside any of the typical institutions... More »

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How can we best prepare our children for the future?

Posted on Mar 24th, 2008 by Naumadd : Rationally Passionate Writer Naumadd

Give them knowing to lessen their fears, give them assurance in the value of their own lives - a bottomless and renewable confidence - and understanding of the value of all life - passionate and... More »

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What's the fiercest storm you've weathered?

Posted on Mar 20th, 2008 by Naumadd : Rationally Passionate Writer Naumadd

To most, the storm wouldn't have seemed particularly horrible, however, in 1993, all that I owned was damaged and or lost completely in a brief and traumatic hailstorm coinciding with a distant tornado in San... More »

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What's the most useful class you've ever taken?

Posted on Feb 9th, 2008 by Naumadd : Rationally Passionate Writer Naumadd

In the winter of 1978, I enrolled in my first class with the University of Maryland in Heidelberg Germany - Art History I. I can't recall if the professor was especially articulate and interesting or... More »

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What one person have you learned the most from in life?

Posted on Aug 23rd, 2007 by Naumadd : Rationally Passionate Writer Naumadd

It is virtually impossible to answer such a question in as simple a manner as it is asked. We each learn so much from so many. Like most, I can blurt out the inevitable list... More »

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