Michael’s Reflections on the Current Travel Ban Controversy.
COMMENTARY: A Tribute to Lincoln
I wish we still celebrated Lincoln’s birthday. I’m an Abraham Lincoln groupie. By sheer good fortune, my son Justin was born on his birthday, my daughter Abrielle
Be a Good One – Wise Words from Abraham Lincoln
“Whatever you are, be a good one” – Abraham Lincoln
VIDEO: People Are Made to be LOVED
“People are made to be loved and things are made to be used. Things begin to go wrong when things are being loved and people are being used” – Michael Josephson
VIDEO: Kintsukuroi – The Art of Repairing
“Nietzsche told us ‘what doesn’t kill you, makes you stronger’ and Hemingway wrote about becoming stronger in broken places. A different way of thinking is found in the Japanese concept of kintsukuroi the art of repairing broken pottery with gold or silver lacquer in a way that makes the object more beautiful than it was before. I think this is …
GETTING READY FOR VALENTINE’S DAY
GREAT STUFF HERE! Valentine’s Day provides us with a special opportunity to express our love to the dearest people in out lives, the ones who we embrace with our hearts – lovers, friends, even family. To those
DON’T CHASE LOVE – Be patient
Love cannot be caught, like an unwilling butterfly. Nobody loves you just
Our Rights versus What is Right?
“There is a big difference between what you have a right to do and what is right to do” – Justice Potter Stewart, U.S. supreme court People of character do more than they are required to do and less than they are allowed to do.
COMMENTARY: Leading a Significant Life
Martin Luther King, Jr., said, “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: What are you doing for others?” In a world increasingly dominated by unapologetic selfishness, this
QUOTES: 30 Best Love Quotes for Your Valentine
I love you, not only for what you are, but for what I am when I am with you. – Roy Croft I love thee to the depth and breadth and height my soul can reach.
Leaders Inspire Rather Than Intimidate
A good leader uses the bully pulpit for inspirational leadership, not for actual bullying. – Michael Josephson
COMMENTARY: A Blessing in Every Curse
A man and his companion lost their way in a forest. The companion despaired, but the man said maybe some good would come of it. They came upon a stranger who needed the man’s help. The stranger turned out to be a prince who gave the man a beautiful horse. His neighbors praised his good luck and said, “How blessed …
Character Requires Moral Judgment
People of character do more than they are required to do and less than they are allowed to do. They do the right thing even when
COMMENTARY: The Butterfly Parable – Let Your Children Struggle
There’s a parable about a new mother who discovered a butterfly struggling mightily to escape its cocoon through a tiny opening at the top. She became concerned when the creature seemed to give up after making no progress. Certain that the butterfly just wouldn’t make it out without help, she enlarged the hole slightly. On its next try, the butterfly …
Greatest Ever Quotes on Truth, Trust & Credibility
Honesty is the first chapter of the book of wisdom. ~Thomas Jefferson
COMMENTARY: Conquering Tragedy With a Positive Perspective
Michael was always upbeat. Some found his relentless good moods annoying, but attempts to mock or belittle his cheerfulness were just more fuel for his good nature.
New reflections
If you are interested in Michael’s most recent reactions and reflections on the ethical dimension of current political events see MJ’s Personal Reflections. – https://whatwillmatter.com/2017/01/mjs-personal-reflections/
CREDIBILITY: Falsehoods, Mistakes & Lies
There’s a lot of loose talk lately about lying, falsehoods, and mistakes. All three significantly affect credibility, but what they say about
ETHICS: It’s not easy!
It’s been said in many ways: “Ethics is easier said than done.”, “If it was always easy or advantageous to be ethical,
The Importance of Moral Courage
Courage comes in different forms. Most often, we think of physical courage or bravery. That’s the kind of courage demonstrated by those who risked their
THE ANTIDOTE TO BULLYING: CREATE A CULTURE OF KINDNESS
Though intensive media attention on bullying has died down somewhat, the problem persists in many forms, and it continues to diminish the lives of tens of
Insights on MLK as a law-breaker
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was both a man of peace and a man of action. Though is was devoted to non violence, he wasn’t a passivist.
Special 2017 Inauguration Issue
The peaceful transfer of power is one of the greatest attributes of democracy. We hope you find value
Presidential Inauguration – A Pictorial History
We hope you will enjoy this fascinating pictorial history of many inaugurations from George Washington to Barack Obama.
20 GREATEST EVER INAUGURATION QUOTES
compiled by Michael Josephson. Here’s my list of 20 greatest inauguration quotes ever.
Theodore Roosevelt on America
“This country will not be a good place for any of us to live in unless we make it a good place for all of us to live in.” – Theodore Roosevelt
What’s Right About America
“There is nothing wrong with America that cannot be cured by what is right with America.” – Bill Clinton
True Patriotism
“True patriotism springs from a belief in the dignity of the individual, freedom and equality not only for Americans but for all people on earth, universal brotherhood and good will, and a constant and earnest striving toward the principles and ideals on which this country was founded.” – Eleanor Roosevelt
America the great
“America is great because America is good. If America ever stops being good, she will stop being great.” – Alexis de Tocqueville