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By Bryan Hyde Commentary -- The past couple of years have provided many examples of what dissent looks like. As may be expected, it can take many different forms -- not all of them pleasing to everyone. As much as we may try to convince ourselves that unity should be prized above all, dissenting voices can bring much needed perspective and ideas to counter the herd mentality ...

By Bryan Hyde One of the most important lessons we can learn in life is that no one is coming to our rescue. That’s why it’s so important that we learn to accept responsibility for our own lives as early as possible.  A lot of people seem to have acquired a long-term habit of avoiding accountability as a way of avoiding punishment.  Or they find ...

By Bryan Hyde The headlines sure make it seem that genuine peace is becoming a scarce commodity in our world. Peace isn’t just something that can be measured by whether or not a nation is in an official state of war. It’s needed at every level of society right down to the individual. And that’ ...

By Bryan Hyde Opportunities exist all around us to help others in need. These needs don’t have to be dramatic in order to count.  The point here is that we can make the crucial difference if we are actively seeking opportunities to serve. Too often, ou ...

By Bryan Hyde History can be a magnificent mentor for those willing to study it patiently and deliberately. At the same time, history itself does not teach lessons.  Historians will do their best to construct a plausible and comprehensive narrative based on the evidence available in their time. But ...

By Bryan Hyde It’s easy to become discouraged when we take an honest look at the moral decay, corruption, and abuse of power swirling around us.  But a willingness to face unpleasant truths does not mean that all is lost.  Succumbing to the counsels of despair robs us of hope, limits our vision, and prevents us from recognizing that we always have options. But the truth ...

By Bryan Hyde One way to have far-reaching impact on the world is to find your unique voice. We sometimes view examples of those who’ve found their voice as exceptions to the rule. In reality, each of us has a unique voice of our own that can change the world around us.  It ...

By Bryan Hyde How does a freethinking person discern between what’s worth knowing and what isn’t? In spiritual matters, finding truth involves quieting the mind, humbling the heart, and learning to silence the chatter of our inner dialogue.  This is ...