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Esteemful acts of Lydia Pendley

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“Any person who in any way suffers because of hunger or suffers because of poverty — that affects me. We are in a world that is truly interconnected and we need to all realize that we play a role. No … Continue reading →

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An esteemful personality: Mahatma Ghandi

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Today the world remembers the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, born 140 years ago on October 2, 1869. It’s no accident that Gandhi’s birthday is celebrated at the same time as the International Day of Non-Violence.  Through his non-violent actions Gandhi set an … Continue reading →

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International Day of Peace

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Today the world celebrates the International Day of Peace.  Peace is one of the most essential requirements for a happy and fulfilled life.  The United Nations established this day as an annual observance of global non-violence and ceasefire. Genuine peace … Continue reading →

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Esteem and Vision of Humanity

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Each year the Global Peace Index compiles a ranking of the most peaceful countries around the world. In the last three years the same four countries have been ranked among the top 5 most peaceful.  This year New Zealand, Denmark, Norway and Iceland, are the … Continue reading →

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Esteem for peacekeepers

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Today is the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers. This day gives esteem to all the men and women serving in the United Nations peacekeeping operations for “their high level of professionalism, dedication and courage”.  Everybody who’s ever tried to make peace … Continue reading →

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An esteemful personality: Dalai Lama

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 Last week the Dalai Lama visited Albany, NY sharing his simple message of tolerance, peace and happiness. With his honest friendliness toward everyone who approaches him he demonstrates esteem in a deep and humble manner. Dalai Lama is the renowned spiritual guide … Continue reading →

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Esteem and the four cardinal virtues

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  Esteem is closely connected to the classic four cardinal virtues of wisdom, justice, courage and moderation.  The cardinal virtues aren’t out of fashion, they’re still important for a life full of esteem and respect for the fellow men.   Wisdom … Continue reading →

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Esteem and the virtue of “wisdom”

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Wisdom is more than knowledge, it’s more than accumulating know-how.  Wisdom is life experience making us patient and understanding – just like esteem does. Greek philosopher Plato explained wisdom as “we know that we don’t know” meaning that there is … Continue reading →

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Esteem for peace-ensuring art

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The art camp “Art for Peace and Harmony“, the first of its kind in India, encourages artists to discover how they can respond to the events in their world. Artists are not immune to the world’s situation, just like the rest of … Continue reading →

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Martti Ahtisaari gets Nobel Peace Prize

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The Nobel prize is one of the best known signs of esteem which receives worldwide attention. The Nobel Peace Prize is even a double sign of esteem because it gives esteem toward a person who’s work consists of having given esteem … Continue reading →

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