"When You Compose Your Words, You Compose Your Mind."
On a CBC documentary I watched last night, Barack Obama was referred to as a "poet".
Quite right.
He is a careful craftsman with his words.
Being so, invariably results in his mind, his thinking, sharing the careful construction he gives to his writing, and, subsequent discourse.
"Words Give Shape To One's Reality."
Words are Humanity's unique attribute among the rest of our fellow animal species.
They undeniably are fundamentally entwined with our existence.
Words cannot be separated from being Human.
Everyone should be raised to be artisans with their words.
Until we learn how to communicate telepathically, they invariably shape our perception of the world.
Using them with great humanity is a must.
Monday, October 27, 2008
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
What People Won't Share During Peace Time...
"What People Won't Share During Peace Time,
They Are Forced To Share During War Time."
So long as Human Beings do not distribute resources equitably among everyone there will be war.
Human Beings have a voice inside themselves that can never be silenced,
constantly saying that, "We are all valuable. All unlimited. We should all be treated humanly."
War is actually a unique time during Human life.
Barriers and restrictions that once existed are removed by the necessity of rapid growth and development.
Sadly, much of the growth is in weapons development.
Humanity needs to ask itself if it continues to want its major spurts of growth to be the result of the impetus imposed on the species by war.
It does not have to be so.
When Human Beings are allowed and encouraged to express their feelings freely,
the pent up anger and frustration over not being integrated with oneself never arises,
and people do not have the need to communicate their feelings through violence.
They Are Forced To Share During War Time."
So long as Human Beings do not distribute resources equitably among everyone there will be war.
Human Beings have a voice inside themselves that can never be silenced,
constantly saying that, "We are all valuable. All unlimited. We should all be treated humanly."
War is actually a unique time during Human life.
Barriers and restrictions that once existed are removed by the necessity of rapid growth and development.
Sadly, much of the growth is in weapons development.
Humanity needs to ask itself if it continues to want its major spurts of growth to be the result of the impetus imposed on the species by war.
It does not have to be so.
When Human Beings are allowed and encouraged to express their feelings freely,
the pent up anger and frustration over not being integrated with oneself never arises,
and people do not have the need to communicate their feelings through violence.
To Help Someone Understand Something...
"To Help Someone Understand Something,
Find Something They Know,
Then Demonstrate The Commonality Between The Two Seemingly Disparate Things.
The Fact That Everything Is Related To Everything Else Makes This Much Easier."
One of the special people I have known in my life explained one day how she had taught a bunch older ladies about investing.
The older ladies knew nothing about investing, but they knew cooking like the back of their own hand.
My friend spent a few hours explaining how to invest money, constantly referring back to the example of cooking to illustrate her explanations.
She said it was incomparably satisfying to see the bright light of understanding and comprehension in the ladies faces.
"Anybody can understand anything."
"If You Can Understand One Thing,
You Can Understand Anything."
If you understand that using soap while washing your hands removes dirt,
you can understand anything in the universe.
Find Something They Know,
Then Demonstrate The Commonality Between The Two Seemingly Disparate Things.
The Fact That Everything Is Related To Everything Else Makes This Much Easier."
One of the special people I have known in my life explained one day how she had taught a bunch older ladies about investing.
The older ladies knew nothing about investing, but they knew cooking like the back of their own hand.
My friend spent a few hours explaining how to invest money, constantly referring back to the example of cooking to illustrate her explanations.
She said it was incomparably satisfying to see the bright light of understanding and comprehension in the ladies faces.
"Anybody can understand anything."
"If You Can Understand One Thing,
You Can Understand Anything."
If you understand that using soap while washing your hands removes dirt,
you can understand anything in the universe.
Deprivation Is The Motivation...
"Deprivation Is The Motivation Of Capitalism."
How does Capitalism motivate people?
By depriving them of resources and making their acquirement the central goal of human existence.
Depraved?
Oh yes.
Deplorable?
All too much.
Can we do better?
Lets.
How does Capitalism motivate people?
By depriving them of resources and making their acquirement the central goal of human existence.
Depraved?
Oh yes.
Deplorable?
All too much.
Can we do better?
Lets.
Monday, October 20, 2008
Injustices Which Are Not Addressed...
"Injustices Which Are Not Addressed During Peace Time,
Become The Demands Of War Time."
War is a temper tantrum, thrown by people who were not understood.
War is when Human Beings are in extremis, when their needs are being critically unacknowledged.
Just as all a child needs is for adults to dedicate as much time as is needed to understand and address the child's needs,
so to do people need to have their unaddressed needs acknowledged and addressed.
Become The Demands Of War Time."
War is a temper tantrum, thrown by people who were not understood.
War is when Human Beings are in extremis, when their needs are being critically unacknowledged.
Just as all a child needs is for adults to dedicate as much time as is needed to understand and address the child's needs,
so to do people need to have their unaddressed needs acknowledged and addressed.
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Nothing Is More Satisfying...
"Nothing Is More Satisfying Than When Somebody Asks,
'How Do You?' And : You Do."
"Nothing Is More Electrifying Than When Somebody Asks,
'Does Anybody Know?' And : You Know."
"Nothing Is More Fulfilling Than When Somebody Pleads,
'Can Somebody Help?' And : You Can."
We human beings derive our sense of meaning and purpose from the validation of our existence by others, from our usefulness and value to others.
"It is through the eyes of others that our lives have significance."
Thus, a human life is most actualized when a human being is full of resources and abilities which they can share with their fellow human beings to help in their own growth and enhancement.
The recognition and validation that comes from being useful and knowledgeable is without compare.
'How Do You?' And : You Do."
"Nothing Is More Electrifying Than When Somebody Asks,
'Does Anybody Know?' And : You Know."
"Nothing Is More Fulfilling Than When Somebody Pleads,
'Can Somebody Help?' And : You Can."
We human beings derive our sense of meaning and purpose from the validation of our existence by others, from our usefulness and value to others.
"It is through the eyes of others that our lives have significance."
Thus, a human life is most actualized when a human being is full of resources and abilities which they can share with their fellow human beings to help in their own growth and enhancement.
The recognition and validation that comes from being useful and knowledgeable is without compare.
When A Person Pushes Their Limits...
"When A Person Pushes Their Limits,
They Open The Door To Guidance."
When a person has tried all the possibilities they can conjure up for themselves,
they are ready to hear the recommendations of others.
We human beings have a keen survival instinct that tells us we must develop ourselves to be strong in order to survive and thrive.
We seek assistance when we feel we have exhausted all of our own resources.
This is good.
Doing so demonstrates to oneself one has a great deal of natural ability,
and seeking out guidance only adds to this ability and enhances oneself.
"Human beings can strengthen others, when they themselves are already strong."
They Open The Door To Guidance."
When a person has tried all the possibilities they can conjure up for themselves,
they are ready to hear the recommendations of others.
We human beings have a keen survival instinct that tells us we must develop ourselves to be strong in order to survive and thrive.
We seek assistance when we feel we have exhausted all of our own resources.
This is good.
Doing so demonstrates to oneself one has a great deal of natural ability,
and seeking out guidance only adds to this ability and enhances oneself.
"Human beings can strengthen others, when they themselves are already strong."
If A Person Is Encouraged To Do Things...
"If A Person Is Encouraged To Do Things On Their Own,
While Knowing That If They Need Help They Merely Need To Ask,
A Person Will Grow Strong."
Human Beings need to do things on their own.
Human Beings need the guidance of their fellow Human Beings.
By encouraging human beings to strive and encounter for themselves the situations where they need assistance, human beings gain the strength that comes from pushing their limits, and the wisdom that comes when a person is open because they have pushed their limits.
While Knowing That If They Need Help They Merely Need To Ask,
A Person Will Grow Strong."
Human Beings need to do things on their own.
Human Beings need the guidance of their fellow Human Beings.
By encouraging human beings to strive and encounter for themselves the situations where they need assistance, human beings gain the strength that comes from pushing their limits, and the wisdom that comes when a person is open because they have pushed their limits.
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Before One Can Strengthen Others...
"Before One Can Strengthen Others,
One Must Become Strong Oneself."
It is admirable and noble that one of the highest goods of our society is helping one another to be healthy and happy.
That said, the goal is unsustainable if a person desirous of aiding others is not already strong themselves.
In such situations, the person rendering aid is succeeding only in draining their own reserves of energy.
It is natural that human beings want to help one another.
There is no need for this behavior to be encouraged, it comes naturally from us.
We are very essentially a gregarious, social animal where assisting each other is as natural as breathing.
Our next step, is to absolutely, 100% insure that the members of our species are strong.
Every single person is raised to be strong and confident in themselves.
This is very easy to do.
Simply encourage a person to do things for themselves and let them know that whenever they need help, they merely have to ask and it will be given gladly.
That's it.
One Must Become Strong Oneself."
It is admirable and noble that one of the highest goods of our society is helping one another to be healthy and happy.
That said, the goal is unsustainable if a person desirous of aiding others is not already strong themselves.
In such situations, the person rendering aid is succeeding only in draining their own reserves of energy.
It is natural that human beings want to help one another.
There is no need for this behavior to be encouraged, it comes naturally from us.
We are very essentially a gregarious, social animal where assisting each other is as natural as breathing.
Our next step, is to absolutely, 100% insure that the members of our species are strong.
Every single person is raised to be strong and confident in themselves.
This is very easy to do.
Simply encourage a person to do things for themselves and let them know that whenever they need help, they merely have to ask and it will be given gladly.
That's it.
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Hurt Feelings Are Like...
"Hurt Feelings Are Like A Wound,
If They Are Not Acknowledged And Healed,
They Will Fester Inside Of Oneself,
And Be The Cause Of Future Pains,
Whose Root One Does Not Remember,
Because The Original Pain Was Buried And Ignored."
"Out Of Sight, Out Of Mind Is Poor Medicine."
This is essential advice for parents to be aware of.
If the pains their children experience are not expressed freely and openly,
then they will fester inside of their hearts and souls,
and be responsible for future injuries,
the cause of which they no longer recall.
"Treat Wounds Before They Become Infected."
also applies to emotional wounds.
If They Are Not Acknowledged And Healed,
They Will Fester Inside Of Oneself,
And Be The Cause Of Future Pains,
Whose Root One Does Not Remember,
Because The Original Pain Was Buried And Ignored."
"Out Of Sight, Out Of Mind Is Poor Medicine."
This is essential advice for parents to be aware of.
If the pains their children experience are not expressed freely and openly,
then they will fester inside of their hearts and souls,
and be responsible for future injuries,
the cause of which they no longer recall.
"Treat Wounds Before They Become Infected."
also applies to emotional wounds.
Everybody Does The Best They Can...
"Everybody Does The Best They Can With What They Know.
Naturally, That Means Nobody Knows What Is The "Right" Way To Do Something.
All Everyone Is Doing Is Their Best, Given Their Experience.
No More. No Less."
People will give you their advice, with the best of intentions.
If it "resonates" with you, then incorporate it.
If it does not, then know that everyone has their own unique perspective on life,
but,
nobody knows what is the "right" way to live it,
because,
there is no "right" way,
there is their way,
and,
there is your way.
Right and Wrong are simple labels which do not communicate the shades of feeling in human existence.
Naturally, That Means Nobody Knows What Is The "Right" Way To Do Something.
All Everyone Is Doing Is Their Best, Given Their Experience.
No More. No Less."
People will give you their advice, with the best of intentions.
If it "resonates" with you, then incorporate it.
If it does not, then know that everyone has their own unique perspective on life,
but,
nobody knows what is the "right" way to live it,
because,
there is no "right" way,
there is their way,
and,
there is your way.
Right and Wrong are simple labels which do not communicate the shades of feeling in human existence.
Dreams Are The Blueprints...
"Dreams Are The Blueprints Of Invention."
Any invention starts off as a picture in someone's head.
Understanding this makes the idea of "real" a somewhat subjective one doesn't it then.
Furthermore, it makes being a "dreamer" an essential aspect of humanity's existence,
after all,
human inventiveness is wholly dependent on human ability to dream.
Any invention starts off as a picture in someone's head.
Understanding this makes the idea of "real" a somewhat subjective one doesn't it then.
Furthermore, it makes being a "dreamer" an essential aspect of humanity's existence,
after all,
human inventiveness is wholly dependent on human ability to dream.
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