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Outer Space and Inner Life

Outer Space and Inner Life

When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, what is mankind that you are mindful of them, human beings that you care for them? – Psalm 8:3 In An Astronaut’s Guide to Life on Earth, Colonel Chris Hadfield provides insights into...
Outer Space and Inner Life

Change, courage and learning

Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonour others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. – 1 Corinthians 13:4-5 “The next best thing to being wise oneself...
Outer Space and Inner Life

Listen to understand not to reply

One should be able to argue persuasively on either side of a question, in order that we may discover the true nature of the case itself, and that we may be able to refute false arguments. – Aristotle The Art of Persuasion, Book 1.12 We live in a society where people...
Outer Space and Inner Life

Lessons from Life

Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all...
Outer Space and Inner Life

A more helpful focus

But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. – Matthew 6:33 Comparison is the thief of joy. – Teddy Roosevelt Comparing ourselves to others is often not helpful. Sometimes our comparisons are about genetic...
Outer Space and Inner Life

Generosity of Spirit

Do to others as you would have them do to you. – Luke 6:31 It is wise to attribute best motive to others and to model this for those around us. As Haidt and Lukianoff reflect, “There is a principle in philosophy and rhetoric called the principle of charity, which says...