Give people the space to be who they truly are. #writingcommunity #readingcommunity #academicsky #socialimpact open.substack.com/pub/paulruth...

The world needs peace more than ever right now to keep the world turning and people living in freedom. We cannot give into despair. Read my reflection and tell me what you think. Happy Thinking. #peace #love #opinion #writingcommunity #academicsky open.substack.com/pub/paulruth...

The next installment is up. Be sure to subscribe for free to not miss this novel and a weekly post about bettering the world by bettering the self. #booksky💙#novel #writingcommunity #readingcommunity #academicsky open.substack.com/pub/paulruth...

Winter aconites in the garden now in full bloom. Can’t wait to get back from my trip and see them in person 💛 #bloomscrolling #flowers #gardening #springflowers #spring #march

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Ever wonder about free will and if we have it. Here is my take. Tags mentioned in article! @bigbangtheory.bsky.social @robertreich.substack.com.web.brid.gy @brookings.edu #philosophy #academicsky #identity #thought #thinking open.substack.com/pub/paulruth...

Ch. 4 now completely up and free. Feel free to start from the beginning. #booksky #booksky💙📚 #writingcommunity #readingcommunity #bookrecommendation #serializedfiction #novel open.substack.com/pub/paulruth...

#booksky📚💙 I'm thinking the act of reading is helping to bring along world peace.

#booksky💙📚 Do you like serialized fiction?

Bit of fresh snow this morning but our indoor spring is nicely progressing. 😄 Hope you are having a relaxing Sunday! #bloomscrolling #tulips #spring #springbulbs #february #weekend #sunday

During the once in a lifetime occurrence of Ramadan and Lent starting at the same time, we can reflect on how traditional practices and health practices of fasting help us to make a better world for all. #Ramadan #lent #fasting #academicsky #writersky #readingsky open.substack.com/pub/paulruth...

We arrive at the story telling party in Ch. 4. Were getting closer to the frame narrative in full gear. Read and sub for free! #writingcommunity #booksky #readingcommunity #authorsky #bookclub open.substack.com/pub/paulruth...

Thinking about impermanence can lead to despair, but it really helps us to analyze the present for a better future. #academicsky #writingcommunity #readingcommunity #philosophy #sayings #peace open.substack.com/pub/paulruth...

Ch 3 now available. Feel free to read Ch 1-3 for free. Subscribe to not miss. open.substack.com/pub/paulruth... #tbruary #booksky #readingcommunity #writesky #writingcommunity

For anyone following, Ch 3 posting on Thurs and new installments on Thursdays as well. Subscribe to not miss. Thanks #booksky #books #novel #serialnovel #authorsky #writersky open.substack.com/pub/paulruth...

All of Ch. 2 is now live. You can now read Ch. 1 and 2 in full with easy navigation links. #academicsky #books #bookrec #read #writer #author #novel #freebook open.substack.com/pub/paulruth...

Inspired by Ina Garten and Amy Poehler, also Jose Andres. #bluesky #academicsky #writer #writing #food #cooking #learning #recipe #love #podcast open.substack.com/pub/paulruth...

Next installment. If you want to start from the beginning I have links that help you to easily navigate all that has been published so far. Enjoy. open.substack.com/pub/paulruth... #books #author #academicsky #read #readingrec

We have so much to learn from ourselves before we give into fear over AI. #academicsky #AI #authorsky #opinion #oped #Read open.substack.com/pub/paulruth...

Ch. 2 started today. With links to read seamlessly. open.substack.com/pub/paulruth... #booksky #novel #serialnovel #writersky #authorsky

For every parent that has lost a child, I wrote a post for you. For anyone dealing with grief, I wrote a post for you. Learning is love. #nature one #art #academicsky #naturephotography #bluesky open.substack.com/pub/paulruth...

Check out the conclusion of my 1st chapter of my serialized novel. Subscribe to not miss. paulruth.substack.com #booksky #fiction #read #novel #literary #fictionfriday

The Epstein Files are the epitome of crimes against children and women. Even something so public as this evades justice. How do we make ourselves stronger to stop the crime and establish justice? open.substack.com/pub/paulruth... #academicsky #justice #epstein #feminism #women #crime

This list made the front page at Bookshop.org. Featuring authors Sean Sherman @margaretatwood.bsky.social @robertreich.substack.com.web.brid.gy Dale Carnegie and more. Check out this inspiring people and their stories. #academicsky #booksky bookshop.org/lists/8-rece...

Part 2 of Ch. 1 now live. Subscribe to not miss a new part every Friday #booksky #books #novel #fictionfriday #writerlife #writing #author open.substack.com/pub/paulruth...

Buddhist Monks are on a Walk for Peace from Texas to DC. They are inspiring people, including me here in MI. Read for info and a call for everyone to do their part for world peace. Peace start with me! #academicsky #peace #walkforpeace open.substack.com/pub/paulruth...

I have started to post serialized portions of one of my novels. Subscribe to not miss every Friday. Brian must discover himself before he can discover America. It is a story of identity, a story of forgiving oneself. Happy thinking open.substack.com/pub/paulruth... #academicsky #booksky #fiction

New Year 2026, like any other day or start, should get off on the right foot. Let's take a first step in the right direction be create a more positive and healthy media landscape. Best to all, Happy Thinking. open.substack.com/pub/paulruth... #academicsky #garden #hope #newyear2026

Thought I would revamp and old essay for an off schedule post. I want to hear your thoughts on my assertion of the Neo-Gilded Age. Please let me know and thank for sharing. Happy Thinking! #academicsky #economy #justice #socialjustice #thought #news #poltics open.substack.com/pub/paulruth...

Here is an excerpt of my Christmas message this 2025: "We are to focus on children. More specifically it draws attention to the children who are born to this world without. Read more open.substack.com/pub/paulruth... #academicsky #peace #xmass #christmas #charity #booksky #picture #horizon

open.substack.com/pub/paulruth... Read why I include a video by Shakira in this post. It ends with a little bit of fun (which is kind of the point of the post). #academicsky #thoughtfulthursday #backpain #findingjoy @shakirabrasil.bsky.social

New book recommendation list! 8 Recent Books With Authors Sharing Themselves for a Better World bookshop.org/lists/8-re… Comment your recommendations. Happy Thinking and Thanks for sharing!#Academicskyk#bookskyk#newbooksk#bookrecommendationsns

open.substack.com/pub/paulruth... Post is now live! Have you encountered rage baiting? How have you dealt with it? I would like to know so we can create a better environment online. Happy Thinking and Thanks for Sharing @oxfordcih.bsky.social @ox.ac.uk #ragebait #peace #language #wordoftheyear

open.substack.com/pub/paulruth... Going live tomorrow, subscribe to not miss it! Thanks and Happy Thinking! @why.bsky.team #academicsky #ragebaiting #words #philosophy #booksky

open.substack.com/pub/paulruth... I think we should change the term living wage to thriving wage. Read why at the link. Thanks @rbreich.bsky.social for the inspiration.

Thank you to @thesiouxchef.bsky.social and Robin Wall Kimmerer for being the great advocates they are. I updated this post after a reflection on Sean’s post. I humble myself to the history and I prepare myself to fight the cultural lies. Happy Thinking! open.substack.com/pub/paulruth...

I'm going to have a #Thanksgiving post at my newsletter paulruth.substack.com I'm interested in reading what you think. Subscribe so you don't miss it. Happy Thinking

A simple trick for changing Us v Them into team thinking. Also some practical advice for leaders of teams. #academicsky #gardenpic #garden #team #leadership open.substack.com/pub/paulruth...

Rain, wind, cold, gray skies. A typical November day. Our rose doing its best to still bring joy to the world. #bloomscrolling #flowers #rose #november #knockoutrose

Thanks for sharing and Happy Thinking! #academicsky #booksky #bookrec #Kindness #emapthy open.substack.com/pub/paulruth...

(If it pleases you, then please share) If you are able to love, then you are able to peace. If you have peace, then love will be next door. Read more: open.substack.com/pub/paulruth... #academicky #love #peace #gardensky for the picture! @merriam-webster.com #worldpeaceday

open.substack.com/pub/paulruth... #academicsky #peace #justice #ethics #blogsky #gardenpicture

Being indifferent isn't an excuse not to do the work. #academicsky #stoic #ethics #thought #substack open.substack.com/pub/paulruth...

open.substack.com/pub/paulruth... Resharing an old post because of the news of Joel Mokry win of the Nobel Prize in Economics about institutions. #academicsky #philosophy #economics #equal

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open.substack.com/pub/paulruth... @nobelprize.bsky.social @maxplanckpress.de Thought I would share while they are announcing winners. #academicsky #nobelprize #substack

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