dan ryan

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/the-united-states-is-mortgaging-its-future/2018/04/19/daa35554-4409-11e8-ad8f-27a8c409298b_story.html?utm_term=.eb80818585a5

I am always heartened when there is the possibility of reduction of suffering. This coupled with a reduction of the risk of war is even better. The normalization of North Korea in the world community would be wonderful. I hope that we are willing to partner rather than punish and consider how important it is to respect the terms of the Iran deal to demonstrate good faith that the US honors it’s commitiments regardless of what party is in power. https://www.vox.com/2018/4/20/17264316/north-korea-nuclear-test-site-missile-program-freeze-trump-twitter

As the day breaks from the night, fighting for change, it worries that this change will be overcome with night’s eminent return. It wonders how to live now with death so near.

When we say no to requests? Do we do it with intentionality and purpose?

As a human, I spend a significant amount of time thinking about self actualization. Specifically about the question of giving of oneself to others. I wrestle with question of what are my objectives and motives? Do my actions reflect those objectives and motives, either or neither?