Meekness,Wu-wei, and De

Because powerful people lose empathy the longer they have power, some mechanism is needed to counteract this phenomenon if they are to remain responsive to those they lead, and a benefit to the community. Various traditions, including Christianity, Daoism

In my "Man up" post I said that a healthy alternative to appearing tough, was actually being meek. Is "meek" worth reviving as a cultural ideal?

Rhymes with Weakness

Meekness was once seen as a virtue. Most people today, however, see it as a character flaw. In sports, science, politics, business, and academia individuals are encouraged to be strong, inte…