natural

Short answer see Hitler, Idi Amin, Caligula, Franco. All in my humble opinion personify evil. Not an inclusive list by any means...

I can no longer do zoo's. I stopped going almost 50 years ago. Broke my heart, to many times.. I am always interested in the underdog so to speak... And visit elder care, hospice and animal rehab as often as my heart and courage allow.

Sadly the only wolves I have observed were in captivity. Two separate groups of mixed grey wolves and hybrids in a private sanctuary Pennsylvania. And a captive pair of red wolves in a Gov. facility in North Carolina. Both encounters made me sad.

I have had countless natural naps in nature, sitting in peace, my back to a tree at least as old as I was. Dappled sun informing me thru closed eyelids all was well in my world. edit to add: If my boney butt was comfortable it was either prime pepper planting time, or post pepper planting time. And either way I was in need of some peaceful rest.

Hmm... words of course are feeble attempts at communication. How many roads must a man walk before you call him a man? How many cannonballs must fly.... Little Big Man to Custer: "You go down there" Custer: " Your advising me to go into the Coulee? Little Big Man (LBM) Yes sir. Custer (C) There are no Indians there, I suppose. LBM : I didn't say that. There are thousands of Indians down there... Is it up hill, flat, or down hill. Cold, cool or warm or Hot. Dry wet icy? How many miles must a man

Level of experience not quantity, but quality in as many as are required. Unique to each individual?

Only as far as it takes. Of course YMMV. But once you arrive no further effort required, beyond helping others ; )

Quite far. Easy once you have gone the distance.

I totally identify with 98% of that post, however the picture does not capture the real me!

Letting people be themselves is great. Being ready willing and able to help them in their time of need, priceless. And as sue as the sun will rise somebody will be in need... and receptive to loving kindness.

A lofty, and worthy goal. But like much in life requiring others, not so simple. Or easy : (

I had a few feral cats who did fine until a fox whelped, producing 5 kits whom were quite a handful. The cats did not go with out a fight...

A fork in the road? East is least, West is best? Traveling in the USA by dead (ded) reckoning. Well lubricated bearings and a true compass of course.

The question remains from where do you hale? Or is it where the hell did you come from? And what is your preferred destination? Or is it desired results?

Intent...

I will add it is true of citizens of many countries. In my limited experience it seems to be a widely shared by many people. Sadly too many people...

She sounds very practicable!

Hopefully.

Trumpism. Self defined / Self proclaimed... An outlier to both either ?

I have heard those seeking an MBA are rarely as qualified as some one with out a MBA but with practicable experience. Validating at least in part :

Borrowing from Mark Twain, Its better to keep ones mouth shut, than to open it and remove all doubt. You seem to know the answer to your question. So why ask it?

That leaves me out!

I am fond of the movie "To Sir with Love". I am currently using Mister as a sign of respect to those whom I know will recognize it is a sign of respect. Hi I am (fill in with your name), what do you prefer to be called? For what its worth personally I find intent carries a lot of weight.

It is harder to swim against the current, than to go with the flow.