September 11 2011
September 11 represents all that we don’t want in the civilized society we want our children to inherit.
September 11 represents what can happen when Fear and Anger run rampant within the Soul.
Today, let us calm our negative emotional expressions, so We represent Love and Acceptance – making Fear and Anger unnecessary historical expressions.
Today, let us move our intentions away from war towards the peaceful building of the society we want our children to live in.
Today, let us move our money away from military weapons of destruction to feeding the hungry and clothing the naked.
Today, let us move our attention away from being afraid.
Today, let us focus our money towards curing disease.
Today.
The State of the Union Address
I watched this week’s State of the Union address with President Obama with great interest. I was very interested in how he would address the people and problems that we currently face. For the record, I thought he did a great job – but perhaps not for the reason you think. My reasoning has little to do with jobs, the deficit, government spending, health care, or most any other hot button topic – though they are all important. I was pleased that he addressed Washington politics so clearly and effectively. You see, my opinion is that if we cannot get Washington politics under control, we’re not going to solve many of the aforementioned problems. Read more »
Understanding and Honoring Cultural Differences
As the United States deals with other countries in matters of trade, peace-conflict, environment, and/or any of the other hundreds of issues we may have to discuss, I believe that it’s important for us to take a learned look at the culture, customs, values, and potential mindsets of each of the other countries we’re dealing with. Without that learned approach, we can unintentionally sabotage our opportunities for success in whatever issue we’re currently dealing with. Read more »
Spiritual Leadership in Government
I finished watching “This Week with George Stephanopoulis” and “Meet the Press” on this week’s DVR program list. Not watching, actually, but listening while I sat here with the computer, wondering what I’m going to write next.
While I was half watching, the thought came. These are the people who are leading our country? People who engage in personal attack, disrespectful behavior, and congressmen who insult others to their face? Politicians who work to instill fear of the future into the hearts and minds of it’s citizens, as they search for a political advantage? Speaking for myself, this behavior is far more discouraging than the individual policies they may represent.
Our problems are too big, and too complex to be playing a game of political football. Read more »
Balance in Government
I recently found an excellent graphic that clearly delineates the differences between the Left in Government (The Democrats), and the Right (The Republicans). I found this extremely helpful as it promotes understanding at the level of philosophy, family life, and social values. I have included in the table below some of the elements of comparison, yet there is significant value in the way the graphic itself is constructed. To see the document for yourself, click here. (You will need to refer to this graphic document to really understand the remainder of this blog entry). Read more »
The Measure of a Person, Government, and Society
Balance, from my point of view, is essential for a healthy life. As I learned in my early life, too much of a good thing is a bad thing. Or, to put it in other terms – Any strength, overused, becomes a weakness. To be healthy in my life, I believe that there are times and events in life that call for tough decisive action; times and events that require patience, exactness and precision; times and events that call on my ability to relate effectively and compassionately to others on a one to one basis; and times that call on my ability to address and interact with groups of people effectively. To the extent that I am unable to be effective at any of those skills, I will be ineffective in some life situations. To the extent that I overuse one of those skills to the detriment of another, I am ineffective. I value someone who respects me enough to take the time and energy to present me with a balanced view of any given situation. Read more »
About
I decided to put this page together at the urging of friends. Several of them were encouraging me to do this, as they were sure that my words were needed to help counteract all of the negativity out there. I’m not a pollyanna. I understand the problems of the world. I also understand that most of our problems are of our own making, and that the only way for any of us to solve our problems is to start exactly where we are, and solve what we can. We made the problems. We can solve them.
I know we cannot improve our lives by being negative. I know we cannot create what we want by fighting what we don’t want. It just doesn’t work that way, though the nightly news is full of people who are determined to do so using just that method. The only way out is to find a path of cooperation, Love, and compassion. This Blog is written so we can find a way to do just that. I hope you join me.
I work as a Life Coach at GLORIUS LIFE Coaching. If you are interested in Life Coaching Services, you can find more information about the services we provide at www.gloriuslife.com.
Mark
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