Shaped by Our Thoughts: Let Our People Think

By Dr. Murphy V. S. Anderson

About the Book
Shaped by Our Thoughts: Let Our People Think is a poetic discussion of both past and current social and historical events that we have experienced as a people and society. This book’s main goal is to draw readers’ attention to some of the day-to-day social injustices, societal issues, and human struggles people face, as well as show readers how to respond to them. Dr. Murphy V. S. Anderson hopes readers will become better thinkers and citizens after reading this book, creating a friendly society where the life and dignity of each person is honored and respected.

About the Author
Dr. Murphy V. S. Anderson lives and works for the Franklin County Department of Job and Family Services/State of Ohio; he is a member of the Liberian Study Association (LSA), National Black MBA Association, and the Association of Liberian Lutherans in the Americans (ALLIA). He is a family man, a believer in community organizations, and an advocate of social justice, equality, human dignity, and freedom for all people. He is a staunch Christian, and enjoys reading, writing, having meaningful discussions, and travelling.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Dorrance Publishing Company
• Release date: Jul 24, 2023
• ISBN: 9798890275103

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The mind is an essential part of the human body that should not be disposed of unused.

"If you think the mind is too small to comprehend, store, and process enormous information,

put it to the test."

Preface

One Friday afternoon about 5:30 p.m., I went for a walk in Sharon Woods’ Park. As usual, I go to the park twice or thrice a week for a walk, jog, or to sit by the pond and enjoy nature. The park is one of my three favorite places where I like to hang out and enjoy a quality time by myself, especially when my mind begins to wander into the galaxies of thoughts. For a moment, I was not sure what I was thinking. Perplexed, I soon realized that my mind began to drift deeper into the oceans of memories, quicker into present-day activities, and faster into a utopia. It amazed me to think how wonderful it would be to turn my thoughts of three dispensations (past, present, and future) into a piece of literature for others to read and reflect on. The literature would focus on some of the ills of our time, including ethical, societal, cultural, and traditional issues, and paint a picture of a free, moral, and humane society.

I began writing down my thoughts in my daily journal whenever I was alone. It became clear to me when I found out that each time I visited the park, drove alone in my car, or was in the shower, these thoughts occupied or dropped into my mind. It became imperative for me to write them down immediately for fear of losing them. Each time I was alone in one of these three places, I made sure to have a notepad or a piece of paper and a pen to write down what I was thinking at the time

In this book, I have presented a few thought-provoking reflections on several issues confronting