I feel as if we are at a precipice for humanity. With all the various social media platforms and other media outlets acting both as a catalyst, for uniting our world through the ability to share different ethics, knowledge, cultures, and perspectives, with it, unfortunately, there are those that instead of embracing our diverse world … More The Time has Come
“Mother Teresa, in all aspects of her life, was a generous dispenser of divine mercy, making herself available for everyone through her welcome and defense of human life, those unborn and those abandoned and discarded,” “She bowed down before those who were spent, left to die on the side of the road, seeing in them … More Mother Teresa, Selflessness, and a Dark Night of the Soul
In 2012, approximately 21,000 newborns began their lives in an NICU, suffering from Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome. Their addictions were not their choice, but began in the womb with their mother’s addiction to substances legal or illegal. While nobody denies that we are facing an epidemic of addiction, and that pregnant women are passing additions onto … More Starting Life Addicted: Time to Step Up
It should not be news that poverty is the largest driving factor in homelessness among youth, but there you have it. Poverty, family conflict, and abuse are a theme among homeless youth. Unfortunately so are run-ins with law enforcement where the young offenders who might need treatment for mental health and substance problems, or therapy … More How We Can End Homelessness Among America’s Youth
We like to kid ourselves that as a technologically advanced society, we have one of the foundations of civilization firmly in the can – clean, potable water. We are, as with many other things, lying to ourselves with the help of government and industries with agendas that do not include the expense of doing much … More Water: Losing Our Most Vital Resource
Oakley and Casey Jones, tourists from Idaho Falls, navigate the flooded streets of Miami Beach as they enter their hotel during last year’s king tide. Image by Emily Michot emichot@miamiherald.com Image Credit: Miami Herald What would 20 million climate refugees look like? The state of Florida has almost that many people, many of them concentrated on … More Climate Change Refugees: Only the Beginning
There are plenty of things that it’s easy to take for granted. A morning coffee, your cell phone, and your internet connection are all so called ‘essentials’ that we couldn’t live without. However, water is one of our most precious natural resources, and it’s easy to forget just how vital it is to everyday life. … More 3 Reasons Why Water Conservation is Important to Your Family
Remember the Golden Rule? Treat others the way you’d want to be treated. Sounds simple, right? Unfortunately, we tend to lose sight of what’s important in life — taking care of each other. Instead we tend to be single-minded in our own pursuits. We work longer hours, we isolate ourselves with modern technology, and we … More Steve Jobs Last Words
It’s clear that climate change is having an effect here on Earth, as temperatures rise, extreme weather takes its toll, and the natural environment continues to change. One main cause of climate change on Earth is, in fact, the very humans inhabiting it. Our massive consumption of electricity, as well as energy used through industry, … More A Little Goes a Long Way: Simple Tips for a Greener Home
With roots deep in the lush world of fame and fortune, Paul David Pope has risen to become the worthy heir to a powerful publishing lineage as an entrepreneur who wants to save the world. Through unique firsthand insights, life lessons and inspirational stories, he’s working on just that. In Pope’s first book, The Deeds … More Palm Beach Post: The Rebirth of Paul David Pope
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