Category Archives: Humanity

Humanitarian content and worldview that revolves around the tagline: “Love kindness. Build community. Believe in humanity.”

Community Autonomy in Marion, Illinois

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Humanity Hiker

Autonomy enables a community to do what’s best for itself, often with greater success than with outside help.

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Community Expectations along the American Discovery Trail

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Humanity Hiker

Sure, people take the path of least resistance. Conservation of energy is a universal trait of living systems. Yet as an altruistic species we want to do our part to belong to others. We do people a favor when we … Continue reading →

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Community Networks along the ADT

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Humanity Hiker

I often speak of community alliance, though I now am leaning towards the concept of community networks.

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Community Oneness in Leadville Colorado

Posted on March 24, 2013 by Humanity Hiker

My favorite quote from the American Discovery Trail journey, one I share at virtually every talk, came from Leadville, Colorado. The goal of their community meals program was to “confuse who is giving and who is receiving.” I had another … Continue reading →

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Community Economics in Locke, California

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Humanity Hiker
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Community Belonging and Oneness along the Appalachian Trail

Posted on March 16, 2013 by Humanity Hiker

During the 1975 Appalachian Trail Expedition led by Warren Doyle I learned the value of becoming uncivilized.

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Community along the ADT slideshow

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Humanity Hiker

Photos from the ADT journey with music from The Bards of Balance!  Enjoy.

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Work and Community – Part Four

Posted on March 10, 2013 by Humanity Hiker

Across the country I heard people complain that Americans don’t want to work hard any more because Mexicans were filling the jobs at meat-packing plants.  Though we actually work longer hours than forty years ago there may be some truth … Continue reading →

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Work and Community – Part Three

Posted on March 9, 2013 by Humanity Hiker

As I hiked across the plains I often heard the lament that Americans do not want to work hard any more.  What prompted this lament was the influx of Mexicans to work in meat-packing plants.  If we are to consider … Continue reading →

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Work and Community – Part Two

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Humanity Hiker

There are a few lessons to be learned from early nomads in regards to our health and happiness.  Why they can provide lessons is they did not evolve over hundreds of thousands of years to be unhealthy and unhappy.  For … Continue reading →

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