The fact the earth went around the sun was first noted in 300 BC, discussed, not so openly since then, yet in the 1500's AD, in the Christen world it was almost a crime of death, out right dis-belief to express this truth. The development of Protestant church came about in part also from this belief, that the earth was the center of the universe.
I only repeat, our thinking also evolves along with knowledge witch multiplies. Attempts to make it look stupid yet today however still goes on, closed minds and the flat earth society is still with us.
For some reason these basic thought on my mind this week, the heart of our thinking as humans. I do these posts to help us think a little deeper. OK, a little humor early this week !
Born on a farm in Iowa, lived the American dream.
US Marine Corp. Medical Retired in 1967. Returning to Vietnam 1969 to 1975 as a civilian, worked in the evacuation of Vietnam April in 1975.
Lived in Iran for 2 years, departing after the revolution.
Worked in Saudi Arabia for 20 years for Saudi Aramco, 1979 to 1999. Early Retirement.
Worked for a USA oil drilling company Transocean drilling medical retirement in 2006.
Married to a beautiful special lady from Vietnam for 43 years.
In 2008 I started to write a book, drawing on what I have learned, saw and lived in my life. I hope to help others to think of our world with just a bit more depth with a little more honesty - understanding. I believe all have something to share, this is why I Write.
( Experience is a knowledge not gained by words, but by Sight, Sound, Victories, Failure, Sleeplessness, Devotion, Love. The Human experience and Emotions of this Earth. Of ones self, of Other men, and perhaps too, A little Faith, Reverence for things you cannot see....... By: Adlai Stevenson. )
Happiness is oh so simple, a thankful heart the beginning of wisdom.
Richard L Iverson
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