Decriminalizing Mental Illness Is Part of The Journey to the “Good Life”

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Doing things for others is a natural part of being human. Neuroscientists have proven that doing well and good dumps, oxytocin and dopamine, good hormones, into our systems. It is self-fulfilling; the more we do good things, especially for others, the more we are motivated to do it again. Our hormones urge us on. It is how we have evolved as social beings. It is how we will progress.

Live a good life. If there are gods and they are just, then they will not care how devout you have been, but they will welcome you based on the virtues you have lived by. If there are gods, but unjust, then you should not want to worship them. If there are no gods, then you will be gone, but will have lived a noble life that will live on in the memories of your loved ones.
– Marcus Aurelius (161-180 CE).

Consider what it is to live the Good Life — then do it!

24 thoughts on “Decriminalizing Mental Illness Is Part of The Journey to the “Good Life””

  1. Many thanks for the response Bahis. There are many local social problems, poverty, joblessness, drugs, crime; but none come close to the effect of those we need to keep out of our public services, especially the criminal justice system and in the community in a productive way. And at the top of the list is what to do with the mentally ill. To be perfectly mercenary, doing the right thing means huge savings to me and you as tax payer. Beyond that we loose the productivity of people who can contribute to the community. If you buy the book let me know what you think I can go on about this after all “I wrote the book.” Thanks

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  2. I hope you will buy the book and put it to WORK. It is a unique way of looking at doing good in our communities. IT is unique as it describes in detail how to build permanent solutions to permanent problems beginning with keeping mental health consumers in the community and productive. Thanks for your comment. Good luck

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  3. Valentina: Many thanks for your interest. I do hope you are pursuing being your best self. Remember, “Our lives are measured in hours.”

    Jim

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  4. Gwenore: Thanks for following. Please stay tuned. May I recommend peeking at the web site for my books. In particular Your MOral Compass will help you. And stay tuned I have another book in production, perhaps on the web site and Amazon this summer. It is Quite good I am told. Right up your alley I suspect.

    Jim

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  6. Salli: Thanks for the support. Stay tuned. The next book should be out late summer: THe Promise of MAGNUS–OVEA. It is written for you and yours. Jim

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  7. Helsa: Lunch is only the beginning … really. Pursue this ‘becoming your best’ for all the right reasons. Thanks for the support. Stay tuned. The next book should be out late summer: THe Promise of MAGNUS–OVEA. It is written for you and yours. Jim

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  8. Florance: Thanks for the support. Stay tuned our next book will be out this fall: The Promise of Becoming MAGNUS-OVEA. It is written for folks like you. Jim

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  9. Many thanks for following me. Stay tuned the next book will be out late summer. “The Promise of Becoming MAGNUS–OVEA: Becoming a New Wave Leader.”

    Jim

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  10. To ?: Thanks for the support. Next book coming out late summer. Right up your ally. The Promise of MAGNUS OVEA: Becoming a New Wave Leader.

    Jim

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  11. CBD: Thanks for the support. Next book coming out late summer. Right up your ally. The Promise of MAGNUS OVEA: Becoming a New Wave Leader.

    Jim

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  18. Thanks for the support. Stay tuned. Latest book: “The Promise of MAGNUS–OVEA: Becoming a New Wave Leader.” Will be out, hopefully, late summer. YOU will be most interested in it.

    J

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  19. Thanks.

    Will look into it with my webmaster. Thanks. And stay tuned if you like the blog. Next book is coming out this early Fall. It is you

    Jim

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