Early Writings of Evan Bailyn

Defining What Is Right

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All of us are under some pressure to do what is right, whether from ourselves, our family, or society.  We do our best to stick to the right side of things because we feel immoral doing otherwise.  Yet most of the time, we accept this ambiguous word – “right” – simply because we haven’t really thought about it.  There will never be a shortage of people to opine on what the right behavior is, and yet very rarely do people ...

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Using Time To Our Advantage

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Time is one of the largest ideas we never truly understand.  It is a concept of the same magnitude as space and energy, but unlike them, it cannot be physically witnessed; time is simply something we believe in. Time is, fundamentally, a change of events.  We recognize time to have passed only when something changes -  a person takes a step, a gust of wind blows, our leg itches.  Even the least impactful event, such as the tremor of a hand, ...

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The False Allure Of Financial Goals

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Every day I work hard.  I give my time, and more importantly, my emotional energy, to accomplishing things that will increase my security in life.  I keep a belief in the back of my mind that if I can just get to a certain level of financial comfort, things will be okay and I can focus on everything I always wanted for myself – family, community, contemplation of life, and the latent creative quests that dwell inside of me.  I ...

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How Can I Improve My Relationships?

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People who know themselves intimately well can meet and embrace potential partners much more easily than those with an unclear vision of themselves. If you conceal your feelings from the people you speak to everyday, it is likely that you are out of touch with yourself. Hiding your insecurities from others is almost always a sign that you are hiding those same issues from yourself. Naturally, it cannot be expected that you walk around like an open book; and the ultimate goal ...

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