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A mentor at each stage
List the people you admire and look to for advice: I had many positive influences in my life, and I have admired and sought advice from a variety of people. Starting From my grandmother who taught me how to read and write, to my parents who instilled important values in me, to mentors and guides…
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Voting and democracy
I make it a point to vote in every election, as my experiences of living in various countries with diverse political systems have convinced me that democracy, while imperfect, is the best system in the world. It is through active participation that we can strengthen and uphold democratic values, and voting is an essential element…
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My purpose in life
What gives you direction in life?My guiding principle in life is that we each have a unique purpose on this planet, and my mission is to understand and fulfill mine.”
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Quote from Carl Sagan
“Imagination will often carry us to worlds that never were. But without it, we go nowhere.” Carl Sagan Physicist
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Tried it could not take it
Growing up and always living in a city, my exposure to nature was rather limited, which meant that when I tried camping boy scouts etc. Did not enjoy my experience camping. While I genuinely appreciate the beauty of the great outdoors, I must confess that I find it difficult to let go of the creature…
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Wandering
The universe is a complex and vast entity that we are only beginning to comprehend. It is remarkable that within this vast expanse, there exist beings with low probability, like ourselves, who possess the ability to ponder and explore the mysteries of the cosmos. It is astounding that we are able to look up at…
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When do you feel most productive? I am a college professor and as a teacher I am most productive when my students show interest in the subject. As a researcher when I get the inspiration to get the intelectual juices flowing
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Can we understand God?
Reading about evil people hurting fellow humans : in the US , random killing, in Ukraine a mad man invading and killing thousands in a senseless war , in Sudan selfish generals vying for power killing innocent civilians etc etc. Why does God allow it? I am afraid our brains are wonderful , but incapable…
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Moving to Florida
After retiring from an academic position in my country of birth Bolivia I moved to Florida and accepted a teaching position
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Should have provided advice When my daughter entered college , I was President of the University and did not advise her about the major field she selected. I knew she was making a mistake, but I did not want to intervene, I wish I should have done it
Spiritual revival 