06 May RUTH SCHIMEL’S MAY NEWSLETTER 2025
CURATED IDEAS, INFORMATION, AND INSPIRATION TO SPARK YOUR CURIOSITY AND SERVE YOUR INTERESTS.

To resist dogma and accept uncertainty, think like a pragmatist. Promises imaginative ways to cope with our circumstances. 4-minute skim for essence. Discover more…

“Who would win in a fight between 100 men and 1 gorilla? An evolutionary expert weighs in with subtlety. 3-minute read. Discover more…

Philosopher Agnes Callard on life lessons from Socrates on arguing your way to a fuller life. Her three kids, husband and ex-husband chime in. 5-minute read. Discover more…

How to shop for clothes you won’t have to purge in a year. Knowing what you have and figuring out your personal “basics” will save you money and effort down the road. 2-minute read. Discover more…
Here’s Ruth’s article of the month: Boost Your Brain for Independence, Imagination and Fun of learning
Blog for appreciating art in fresh, accessible ways, enriching relationships and learning: ARTING: ART AS CONVERSATION (Updated with additions regularly.
Ruth’s 7th book, Happiness and Joy in Work: Preparing for Your Future is designed for each reader’s unique interests, needs and choices. The approach shows you how to benefit from the continuous opportunities within yourself, situations and preferred work, now and in the future.
Click below for the first chapter and website page for the rest of her books on how individuals can realize their true capacities and access their courage. Her PhD research defined it as “a process of becoming that involves the willingness to realize your true capacities by going through discomfort, anxiety, fear or suffering and taking wholehearted responsible action.”
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