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Paul

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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

It’s Just Enough: Ch. 2 part 2

A serialized novel analyzing a new American identity

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January 30, 2026 at 4:38 PM

Paul

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We have so much to learn from ourselves before we give into fear over AI.
#academicsky #AI #authorsky #opinion #oped #Read
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Let’s Stop Pretending that AI is New

AI is new, but it doesn’t mean we don’t have old concepts to help us.

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January 29, 2026 at 9:10 PM

Paul

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Ch. 2 started today. With links to read seamlessly.
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#booksky #novel #serialnovel #writersky #authorsky

It’s Just Enough: Ch. 2 part 1

A serialized novel analyzing a new American identity

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January 23, 2026 at 9:09 PM

Paul

@envisionedaphorism.bsky.social

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
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One Moment, One Century, Every Life, Equal Value

Length of time is the smallest factor of a good life or life well lived.

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January 22, 2026 at 10:28 PM

Paul

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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

January 16, 2026 at 10:06 PM

Paul

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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?
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#academicsky #justice #epstein #feminism #women #crime

Virginia Woolf, Stieg Larsson, and the Epstein Files

The world still has a lot of work to do to support women for world peace.

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January 15, 2026 at 4:52 PM

Paul

@envisionedaphorism.bsky.social

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

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8 Recent Books With Authors Sharing Themselves for a Better World

This list is promoted and endorse by the Social Benevolence Substack found at https://paulruth.substack.com/ .

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January 13, 2026 at 3:09 AM

Paul

@envisionedaphorism.bsky.social

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

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It’s Just Enough: Ch. 1 part 2

As Americans, we must first learn about America before he can learn about oneself.

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January 9, 2026 at 4:38 PM

Paul

@envisionedaphorism.bsky.social

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
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When You’re Inspired, Following is a Brave Choice

When we hear about a walk for peace, we have the obligation to also take a step for peace.

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January 8, 2026 at 9:15 PM

Paul

@envisionedaphorism.bsky.social

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
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#academicsky #booksky #fiction

It’s Just Enough: Ch. 1 part 1

As Americans, we must first learn about America before he can learn about oneself.

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January 2, 2026 at 6:56 PM

Paul

@envisionedaphorism.bsky.social

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.

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#academicsky #garden #hope #newyear2026

Find a Positive Identity on Social Media

Often the algorithms want to tap into our appeal for negativity, but we do have the power of positive identity online.

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January 1, 2026 at 4:56 PM

Paul

@envisionedaphorism.bsky.social

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

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The Re-Gilding of America: The Neo-Gilded Age

The United States of America is not re-gilding it has a new patina, this is the Neo-Gilded Age

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December 29, 2025 at 7:59 PM

Paul

@envisionedaphorism.bsky.social

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
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#academicsky #peace #xmass #christmas #charity #booksky #picture #horizon

Christmas Reminds Us to Care for All Children of the World

The Christmas story is meant to show us that our mission is to care for the most vulnerable children of the world.

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December 25, 2025 at 2:51 PM

Paul

@envisionedaphorism.bsky.social

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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

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What Back Pain Can Teach You About Being a Good Person

Finding joy in the deepest pain will create the greatest good, even if by a small amount.

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December 18, 2025 at 9:47 PM

Paul

@envisionedaphorism.bsky.social

New book recommendation list!

8 Recent Books With Authors Sharing Themselves for a Better World

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Comment your recommendations. Happy Thinking and Thanks for sharing!#Academicskyk#bookskyk#newbooksk#bookrecommendationsns

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December 13, 2025 at 9:31 PM

Paul

@envisionedaphorism.bsky.social

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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

“Rage Baiting” is Nothing New and Something that Needs to Stop

We must learn to control anger and prevent rage baiting by choosing individual freedom over influence.

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December 12, 2025 at 9:54 PM

Paul

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Going live tomorrow, subscribe to not miss it! Thanks and Happy Thinking! @why.bsky.team

#academicsky #ragebaiting #words #philosophy #booksky

“Rage Baiting” is Nothing New and Something that Needs to Stop

We must learn to control anger and prevent rage baiting by choosing individual freedom over influence.

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December 11, 2025 at 2:17 AM

Paul

@envisionedaphorism.bsky.social

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I think we should change the term living wage to thriving wage. Read why at the link. Thanks @rbreich.bsky.social for the inspiration.

Let’s Work Toward a Thriving Wage Rather than Just a Living Wage

Thriving means having the space and time to be the person you were born to be.

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December 4, 2025 at 9:35 PM

Paul

@envisionedaphorism.bsky.social

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!

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Thanksgiving Teaches Cooperation in Tough Divided Times

Unity is an understatement on Thanksgiving, hope is a better concept.

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November 28, 2025 at 5:42 PM

Paul

@envisionedaphorism.bsky.social

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

Social Benevolence | Paul Ruth | Substack

A journal of positive reflection bettering the self and the world. Click to read Social Benevolence, by Paul Ruth, a Substack publication.

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November 26, 2025 at 2:22 AM

Paul

@envisionedaphorism.bsky.social

A simple trick for changing Us v Them into team thinking. Also some practical advice for leaders of teams.

#academicsky #gardenpic #garden #team #leadership

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Turn Them into Team for a Better Us

Even for just a moment of consideration can change a whole perspective

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November 13, 2025 at 10:26 PM

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Garden of my heart

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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

November 7, 2025 at 6:53 PM

Paul

@envisionedaphorism.bsky.social

Thanks for sharing and Happy Thinking!

#academicsky #booksky #bookrec #Kindness #emapthy

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The Path Toward a Good Life is Paved with Bricks of Kindness

Permission to be a good person from Dale Carnegie’s How to Win Friends and Influence People.

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November 6, 2025 at 10:28 PM

Paul

@envisionedaphorism.bsky.social

(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:

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#academicky #love #peace #gardensky for the picture! @merriam-webster.com #worldpeaceday