Category: Sociology
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Importance of Creativity in Society
The importance of creativity in society cannot be overstated, as it is the fuel for all human progress. Creativity fuels the soul and inspires us emotionally, physically, and most importantly, spiritually. Creativity brings joy, laughter, and fulfillment to our lives if we can remember to be creative in all we do. Artists (caricatures, drawing, painting,…
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Social Benefits of Laughter
When the world seems dark and hopeless, laughter has the magical ability to lift our spirits and lighten the heavy burden a lot of us are carrying. For example, comedians, caricature art, television comedies, comedy films, and even silly music have directly benefited society in times of distress. In fact, caricature artists have been around…
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Sports As Community Building
In my many years of experience as a spectator, a coach, and a player, I have found many ways sports can act as a strong agent to build communities. Here are some of the avenues I have had direct participation in with sports community building, including the following, but not limited to: By participating in…
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Real Life Examples of Courage
(Photo Credit: If_I_Were_King_of_the_Forest Wizard of Oz Warner Brothers) In my humble opinion, we must summon the courage to face life on life’s terms – the good, the bad, and the ugly. It does not matter where you came from, what religion or non-religion you were raised with or practice, the color of your skin, your…
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Why is Interfaith Dialogue Important
(Photo credit: CNS photo/Vatican Media – Pope Leo XIV greets Buddhist monks ) Although I grew up in a Sicilian, Roman Catholic family, because I was raised by a single mom who was a flower child hippie feminist of the 1960s, I was encouraged to explore and learn about the world’s other faiths, or lack…