By: LKAwesome Until I moved to the South I didn’t realize that the teaching of Evolution in schools was still debated over; it was something that wasn’t merely a “theory” like it was treated in many biology classrooms. It was the driving force for all change in biological systems, and yet… largely ignored, spoken about… Continue reading Conspire to Evolve
How To Get Out of a Rut: Perspective Matters
We get into ruts for all kinds of reasons – busy schedules to extremes like natural disasters. Sometimes the way we think about things can help us get out of a rut. I want to consider the the differences between the way we look at things in the West and the way people in the… Continue reading How To Get Out of a Rut: Perspective Matters
A Look at Intro from the Outro
Hello, my name is Megan Cannon and I think we need to be honest in my guest blog post. I am a junior at Mississippi University for Women (MUW) and fall semester made a C in my intro to philosophy class. It feels good to get that off my chest. I do not normally make… Continue reading A Look at Intro from the Outro
Learn How To Meditate W2D2
When I have something on my mind, whether it’s a major stress or a new brainstorm that I’m eager to flesh out, I find it almost impossible to meditate well. My mind constantly jumps all over the place. Today was one of those days. But I’m heed of the following advice from : “A good… Continue reading Learn How To Meditate W2D2
Debunking Sandy Hook Conspiracy Theories
I’m not going to share the video here, but I recently stumbled across a video on social media describing all of the ways that the Sandy Hook shooting was a hoax or government conspiracy, many of them involving the image above. As long-time readers are aware, I’ve been on a campaign against internet memes and… Continue reading Debunking Sandy Hook Conspiracy Theories
Learning How To Meditate: W2D1
This week’s meditation focus is on learning to simply listen without interpreting. In , the author explains that often when we hear a noise, we interpret it in some way. For example, if we hear a plane, we start thinking about how annoying the sound is, how close we live to the airport, and on… Continue reading Learning How To Meditate: W2D1
Moral Monday: The Hellgramite Method
Bonjour, mes amis! Well, it’s been precipitating quite a bit here recently in the Golden Triangle region, so I’ve been catching up on the 1980’s reincarnation of Rod Serling’s The Twilight Zone (TTZ). Much like Gene Roddenberry’s original Star Trek, TTZ are often a mix of science fiction and morality tales. We emphasize critical thinking… Continue reading Moral Monday: The Hellgramite Method
The Philosophy of Science Fairs
This past weekend I went to my first science fair ever! It was the perfect culmination of the two things I have devoted my professional career to: science and education. It was so incredibly rewarding to see students so proud of the work they had accomplished in the world of science. While each generation has… Continue reading The Philosophy of Science Fairs
Right Brain vs. Left Brain Philosophy
LKAwesome recently discussed some of the differences between our left and right brains and how that affects what your facebook profile picture says about you. And I’ve been thinking a lot about that distinction since reading that post. I was pleasantly surprised when I ran across an article on just that subject in an issue… Continue reading Right Brain vs. Left Brain Philosophy
Learn How To Meditate W1D7
I want to pause at the end of week one to reflect on the reactions I’ve gotten from other people while working toward my meditation goal. First, I’ve gotten a tremendous amount of support, and several people offering tips and strategies that that have been successful for them. I’m thankful for the community that this… Continue reading Learn How To Meditate W1D7