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The Weight of the World Today’s youth seem to be going through a lot of conflicting emotions. With the influence of the media, they feel angry and want to blame others. In dark emotional moments they feel a sense of hopelessness, like nothing they do could matter. At the same time, today's energetic youth are more active, inspired, educated and hopeful than any other generation. Yet there is the real danger of becoming so busy with too many opportunities that they risk burnout.  People of all ages seem to be feeling the weight of the world... and I want to address this issue today. First, let me clarify that – yes, there is a huge amount of work left for us to attend to in order to create a sustainable planet. However: Let us remember the world my parents’ inherited. When they were teenagers in the 60’s, their parents were hardened, afraid and followed the rules… they didn’t rock the boat much, having just come out of a war and endured a sever economic...

*Today's post features an article submitted to us via Sachin, who thought our readers may be interested in learning about college and university programs available to them:    What Are My Degree Options for Classical Studies? Most colleges and universities with Classical Studies departments offer a range of programs that students can choose. This allows students to select the specific program that meets the needs of their future academic and career goals. Before committing yourself to a Classical Studies program, you might want to consider the advantages and disadvantages of your degree options. Single major degree programs allow students to concentrate on their interests in Classical Studies. Students that choose this option usually graduate with a Bachelors of Arts degree. Although the specific degree requirements vary from school to school, most programs require students to complete classes in either Greek or Latin language, several cou...