At 5:10 PM Chris from SOW reviewed a Five Minutes of Wisdom segment by reading Zarathushtra’s verse 1.3. The group then discussed our insights regarding this reading.
At 5:25 PM John was to present The Theory of Evolution, but computer difficulties with a new computer left him unable to make his presentation. He will present this presentation next week instead.
The group then continued discussions regarding Zarathushra concept of Good Mind and the recently discovered fact that the Iroquois Confederacy holds the concept of Good Mind as a foundational philosophy, describing it as a daily discipline of aligning your thoughts, intentions, and actions to promote peace, love, and community. The concept is a core pillar of the Great Law of Peace, their system of governance, noting that In leadership and daily life, using a "good mind" requires making decisions based on reason, equality, and compassion while keeping the well-being of future generations in mind.
Practicing the Good Mind means intentionally choosing thoughts that bring peace and unity. It focuses upon core daily practices such as:




