Author: Peter Haarmeyer

Most people do not really want freedom, because freedom involves responsibility, and most people are frightened of responsibility. -Sigmund Freud Two definitions of Freedom ( the New Oxford American Dictionary). 1) the power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint. 2) absence of subjection to foreign domination or despotic government. The 2024 election is a watershed event in American history. We as citizens are faced with…

Because a body of men, holding themselves accountable to nobody, ought not to be trusted by anybody. -Thomas Paine  One of the Founding Fathers of the United States, Thomas Paine was the author of the most influential pamphlets at the start of the American Revolution, inspiring the colonists to declare independence from Great Britain in…

“There will come a time when the rich own all the media, and it will be impossible for the public to make an informed opinion.” -Albert Einstein (1949)   In addition to being a brilliant scientist, Albert Einstein was a perspicacious individual often  predicting what he believed might very well occur in the future. His…

You must take personal responsibility. You cannot change the circumstances, the seasons, or the wind, but you can change yourself. That is something you have charge of.  –Jim Rohn Many people, including myself, believe that the power or right to think, act, speak and choose are  precious and sacred gifts  bestowed on all human beings…

“An evil man will burn his own nation to the ground to rule over the ashes.” -Sun Tzu Sun Tzu was a Chinese military general, strategist, philosopher and writer  traditionally credited as the author of The Art of War. -The 5 Minute Stoic This quotation is as relevant today as it was in the  time…

Gentleness, self-sacrifice and generosity are the exclusive possession of no one race or religion. – Mahatma Gandhi These values represent the best of the human race; they exist in every man, woman and child living in every corner of the earth. It is inherent within us to come to the aid of those who are…

A hero is somebody who is selfless, who is generous in spirit, who just tries to give back as much as possible and help people. A hero to me is someone who saves people and who really deeply cares.   Dr. Christine Blasey Ford, in my opinion, is a hero. She appeared before the Senate…

Have the humility to learn from those around you. – John C. Maxwell  Humility is an unassuming view of one’s own importance combined with respect for others. Arrogance is an overinflated opinion of one’s own self-importance and a contempt for others. In today’s world, regrettably, humility seems to be pushed aside and replaced with arrogance.…

Patience is a virtue, and I am learning patience. It’s a tough lesson. – Elon Musk  In the face of chaos, whether internal or external, hope and a sense of humor are means of survival. Patience aids and enhances their chances of success. Opportunities to practice patience confront us virtually every day; most of them…

If I had no sense of humor, I would long ago have committed suicide. –Mahatma Gandhi  Virtually every human being at some point in life encounters adversity: it could be tragic; it could be catastrophic; it could be life threatening. Fear, worry, and anxiety seem overwhelming, often leading to a state of despair with no…