Cycles of Change

Knowledge - Spirit - Culture - Growth

In life, it’s easy to assume that simply following the conventional paths or external markers of success will lead us to a meaningful and fulfilling existence. Many people take for granted that if they achieve certain social or professional [...]
In today’s world, it can sometimes feel like we’re facing an endless series of crises. From climate change to economic troubles, health scares, and social tensions, there seems to be one issue after another. Many people wonder if there’s [...]
Free speech, or the right to say what we believe, matters deeply because it is part of what makes us truly human. This right allows each person to express their ideas, question what others say, and understand the world more fully. In the United [...]
Intellectual freedom, which is the right to explore and discuss diverse viewpoints, serves as a foundation for democratic societies. During public health crises, such as pandemics, the ability of experts, policymakers, and citizens to engage in open [...]
It seems that the only true solution to our current divisions is rooted in love and respect for one another. Love, not as a fleeting emotion, but as the deep, enduring love a mother feels for her child, anchored in care, compassion, and the desire [...]
Evolutionary psychology explains that our core beliefs and values are shaped by both biological instincts and social influences. This plays a role in the current political division between progressivism and traditionalism. People are often drawn [...]
Urban homelessness presents a complex challenge for modern cities, especially those unequipped to handle large populations of unhoused individuals. Communities struggle with the visible effects of homelessness, such as campsites along sidewalks, in [...]
Malcolm X famously used the analogy of "house Negroes" and "field Negroes" in his speeches to highlight the differences in attitudes and behaviors among enslaved African Americans during the period of slavery. In this metaphor, the "house Negro" was [...]
In contemporary discussions about governance, the relationship between authority and individual rights often takes center stage, with significant implications for the fabric of society. Jon Stewart’s assertion that a free republic is [...]
Many people today believe that the United States is a democracy, but this is not the case. The U.S. is a republic, which is a key distinction that often gets misunderstood. A republic is a system of government where elected officials represent the [...]
For both now in the future, humanity exists in a state of digital conformity, shaped by a unified expansive global network that operate across every sphere of life. Working together, these networks, both governmental and private, have extended their [...]
Face-to-face critical writing groups create a unique space where young aspiring authors and academics can nurture their craft and grow in a supportive, collaborative environment. The act of meeting in person offers immediate, authentic interactions, [...]