I am thinking of applying for a Citibank card
(I think it’s been seven years since my Chapter 11 Bankruptcy)
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Let’s Try To Make It Simple…
THE BEST DEFENSE IS A GOOD OFFENSE or
ACTUALLY, The best defense is the best offense..
So, if defense is offense then what is the defense to offense that is defense?
ACTUALLY, The best defense is the best offense..
So, if defense is offense then what is the defense to offense that is defense?
WARNING New Mindset Ahead…
In today’s life-world, it is not often really essential to look back,
because stuff moves so fast that you must be alert and aware as you are going along,
- and then it is too late, – except for an autopsy..
because stuff moves so fast that you must be alert and aware as you are going along,
- and then it is too late, – except for an autopsy..
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
WHEN YOU (or I) REFUSE TO HEAR ANOTHER’S TRUTH
You (or We) PREVENT Yourself (and Us) from hearing that truth
THIS IS PERHAPS THE ROOT OF ALL EVIL
Every sincere person must be quick to listen, slow to speak, and
SLOW TO ANGER
lol
I used to use lol at the end of some of my posts on facebook -to mean laugh out loud, AND lots of love
Yesterday morning I had an active facebook account with over 400 fb friends, and years of posts and comments
Suddenly with no warning at all
By noon I had no fb account
My account was Disabled by facebook
Allegedly for “violation of our rules of service”
Which simply means that facebook refused unilaterally to hear, or permit anyone else to hear, my truth
Such is the danger (and perhaps also the virtue) of the Internet..
THIS IS PERHAPS THE ROOT OF ALL EVIL
Every sincere person must be quick to listen, slow to speak, and
SLOW TO ANGER
lol
I used to use lol at the end of some of my posts on facebook -to mean laugh out loud, AND lots of love
Yesterday morning I had an active facebook account with over 400 fb friends, and years of posts and comments
Suddenly with no warning at all
By noon I had no fb account
My account was Disabled by facebook
Allegedly for “violation of our rules of service”
Which simply means that facebook refused unilaterally to hear, or permit anyone else to hear, my truth
Such is the danger (and perhaps also the virtue) of the Internet..
WHY DO BAD THINGS HAPPEN TO GOOD PEOPLE?
This is an important question!
The metaphysical answer is that it is usually a vocabulary problem.
BECAUSE, BAD THINGS DO NOT HAPPEN TO GOOD PEOPLE.
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
ANGER IS BASICALLY A DEFENSE MECHANISM
…so lack of understanding, of any kind, causes anger in some form...
How prevalent is lack of understanding?
Need anyone even ask?
Can anyone ever answer?
…Until the end of time..
FREE WILL and FREEDOM OF CHOICE
BOON or BANE OR boon-boon or BANE-BOON or BANE-BANE? Or
(just) an exercise to increase patience because patience is a virtue
essential to learning – and much understanding comes from learning…
How prevalent is lack of understanding?
Need anyone even ask?
Can anyone ever answer?
…Until the end of time..
FREE WILL and FREEDOM OF CHOICE
BOON or BANE OR boon-boon or BANE-BOON or BANE-BANE? Or
(just) an exercise to increase patience because patience is a virtue
essential to learning – and much understanding comes from learning…
CORRECT ME, IF I’M WRONG (Otherwise, don’t block my way)
Punishment is not correction, but in our minds we associate the two…
Because refusal to accept bona fide enhancement then requires punishment.
See the allegorical Garden of Eden story of Adam and Eve and the Apple…
Because refusal to accept bona fide enhancement then requires punishment.
See the allegorical Garden of Eden story of Adam and Eve and the Apple…
INDIGNATION IS A FORM OF SELF DEFENSE
I suspect/theorize that all human DNA contains answers to every problem there will ever be for human beings.
A perfect being has no need for self defense because perfection of any kind requires no defense.
During THE MILLENNIUM, seeds of understanding contained in the allegory of the Garden of Eden will come to flower, bringing understanding of truth.
...and the truth shall make you free.
A perfect being has no need for self defense because perfection of any kind requires no defense.
During THE MILLENNIUM, seeds of understanding contained in the allegory of the Garden of Eden will come to flower, bringing understanding of truth.
...and the truth shall make you free.
NOTES FOR MYSELF - Part II
14) Lack of respect is a basic problem in an orderly universe…
Lack of respect is ALWAYS a problem in an orderly universe.
15) Trying to solve any problem without sufficient respect, will only create another problem…
16) 1 – 15 above make clear the importance of THE GOLDEN RULE.
17) Injustice is always the absence of sufficient respect.
18) Our Justice system is an evolved, evolutionary, evolving
Set of Rules, to insure sufficient respect in human relations.
19) Sincerity is a direct, in-proportion product of respect.
20) When respect is sufficient, all problems will be resolved…
Lack of respect is ALWAYS a problem in an orderly universe.
15) Trying to solve any problem without sufficient respect, will only create another problem…
16) 1 – 15 above make clear the importance of THE GOLDEN RULE.
17) Injustice is always the absence of sufficient respect.
18) Our Justice system is an evolved, evolutionary, evolving
Set of Rules, to insure sufficient respect in human relations.
19) Sincerity is a direct, in-proportion product of respect.
20) When respect is sufficient, all problems will be resolved…
NOTES FOR MYSELF – The Lucky 13 of Problem Solving
Every problem has its cause(s).
The best problem solving is based on finding the cause(s).
Trying to solve a problem without knowing the cause often happens on this earth, and will always make the problem(s) worse before it gets better.
Often trying to solve a problem without understanding the cause will cause new problems, without solving the original problem.
When problem solving, it makes good sense to start with yourself because that is the factor that you should know best.
If you do not understand yourself well, then you cannot be an effective problem solver.
Every problem offers an opportunity to find a solution.
There are no unsolvable problems.
Sometimes (often) people must work together to solve problems.
When the solution to a problem requires co-operation (which happens often) the problem cannot be solved without co-operation.
Often in human events there are those who do not want the problem solved, for selfish reasons of their own.
That might create a new problem, which must be solved first.
Everything in creation is orderly and organized. Chaos theory is about the fact that in truth there is no actual chaos. If it looks like chaos, you are probably only looking at a part of a larger picture.
The best problem solving is based on finding the cause(s).
Trying to solve a problem without knowing the cause often happens on this earth, and will always make the problem(s) worse before it gets better.
Often trying to solve a problem without understanding the cause will cause new problems, without solving the original problem.
When problem solving, it makes good sense to start with yourself because that is the factor that you should know best.
If you do not understand yourself well, then you cannot be an effective problem solver.
Every problem offers an opportunity to find a solution.
There are no unsolvable problems.
Sometimes (often) people must work together to solve problems.
When the solution to a problem requires co-operation (which happens often) the problem cannot be solved without co-operation.
Often in human events there are those who do not want the problem solved, for selfish reasons of their own.
That might create a new problem, which must be solved first.
Everything in creation is orderly and organized. Chaos theory is about the fact that in truth there is no actual chaos. If it looks like chaos, you are probably only looking at a part of a larger picture.
Simple Things No One Ever Told Me
There is nothing random about the universe.
The law of cause and effect is always operating,
and the universe is to a fine Swiss watch
as the cosmos is to a garbage dumpster full of the worst garbage.
The law of cause and effect is always operating,
and the universe is to a fine Swiss watch
as the cosmos is to a garbage dumpster full of the worst garbage.
Where there is no respect, THERE there is nothing…
Appreciation is a form of respect.
Sincerity is based on respect.
Sincerity is based on respect.
SOMETIMES I SAY STUPID THINGS ...just to be smart
.... and vice versa too
do you remember the (for a short time) popular song -
"DON'T EAT PEOPLE, EATING PEOPLE IS WRONG"
that was years ago, and now the song should be
"DON'T HARASS PEOPLE, HARASSING PEOPLE IS WRONG"
that really IS Progress in a finite world
GREAT PROGRESS
do you remember the (for a short time) popular song -
"DON'T EAT PEOPLE, EATING PEOPLE IS WRONG"
that was years ago, and now the song should be
"DON'T HARASS PEOPLE, HARASSING PEOPLE IS WRONG"
that really IS Progress in a finite world
GREAT PROGRESS
… and with all your getting, get understanding…”
We fail to understand/appreciate that enlightenment is not the end of the journey, It is just the beginning…
Finite thinking created a concept known as “the world of opposites” to assist the human mind with understanding.
That seemed fine, as far as it goes.
But the world of opposites is a divisive concept,
And enlightenment is about synthesis and wholeness.
First Presidency Message
“With All Thy Getting Get Understanding”
By President Gordon B. Hinckley
First Counselor in the First Presidency
Gordon B. Hinckley, “‘With All Thy Getting Get Understanding’,” Ensign, Aug 1988, 2–5
I desire to share some thoughts having to do with education—specifically the education of our minds and hearts, for those are the instruments by which we obtain knowledge. Said the Lord to Oliver Cowdery, “Yea, behold, I will tell you in your mind and in your heart.” (D&C 8:2.)
I remember a day some years ago when I strolled about the campus of a great university. I was impressed with the splendor of the buildings, the immaculate laboratories, the teaching theaters, the magnificent library, the dormitories, the gymnasiums. But I was more impressed with the students. There were thousands of them—handsome young men and beautiful young women, seemingly serious and intent and earnest.
I am awed by the great forces of knowledge represented in our time. Never before have so many been educated in the learning of the world. What a powerful thing it is—the intensive schooling of a large percentage of the youth of the world, who meet daily at the feet of instructors to garner knowledge from all the ages of man.
The extent of that knowledge is staggering. It encompasses the stars of the universe, the geology of the earth, the history of nations, the culture and language of peoples, the operation of governments, the laws of commerce, the behavior of the atom, the functions of the body, and the wonders of the mind.
With so much knowledge available, one would think that the world might well be near a state of perfection. Yet we are constantly made aware of the other side of the coin—of the sickness of society, of the contentions and troubles that bring misery into the lives of millions.
Each day we are made increasingly aware of the fact that life is more than science and mathematics, more than history and literature. There is need for another education, without which the substance of secular learning may lead only to destruction. I refer to the education of the heart, of the conscience, of the character, of the spirit—these indefinable aspects of our personalities, which determine so certainly what we are and what we do in our relationships one with another.
Over fifty years ago while serving in England as a missionary, I went to the London Central YMCA. I suppose that old building has long since gone, but I can never forget the words that faced visitors in the foyer each time they entered. They were the words of Solomon: “With all thy getting get understanding.” (Prov. 4:7.)
http://www.lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?locale=0&vgnextoid=3a4d3f7719605010VgnVCM1000004e94610aRCRD LINK to LDS library
Finite thinking created a concept known as “the world of opposites” to assist the human mind with understanding.
That seemed fine, as far as it goes.
But the world of opposites is a divisive concept,
And enlightenment is about synthesis and wholeness.
First Presidency Message
“With All Thy Getting Get Understanding”
By President Gordon B. Hinckley
First Counselor in the First Presidency
Gordon B. Hinckley, “‘With All Thy Getting Get Understanding’,” Ensign, Aug 1988, 2–5
I desire to share some thoughts having to do with education—specifically the education of our minds and hearts, for those are the instruments by which we obtain knowledge. Said the Lord to Oliver Cowdery, “Yea, behold, I will tell you in your mind and in your heart.” (D&C 8:2.)
I remember a day some years ago when I strolled about the campus of a great university. I was impressed with the splendor of the buildings, the immaculate laboratories, the teaching theaters, the magnificent library, the dormitories, the gymnasiums. But I was more impressed with the students. There were thousands of them—handsome young men and beautiful young women, seemingly serious and intent and earnest.
I am awed by the great forces of knowledge represented in our time. Never before have so many been educated in the learning of the world. What a powerful thing it is—the intensive schooling of a large percentage of the youth of the world, who meet daily at the feet of instructors to garner knowledge from all the ages of man.
The extent of that knowledge is staggering. It encompasses the stars of the universe, the geology of the earth, the history of nations, the culture and language of peoples, the operation of governments, the laws of commerce, the behavior of the atom, the functions of the body, and the wonders of the mind.
With so much knowledge available, one would think that the world might well be near a state of perfection. Yet we are constantly made aware of the other side of the coin—of the sickness of society, of the contentions and troubles that bring misery into the lives of millions.
Each day we are made increasingly aware of the fact that life is more than science and mathematics, more than history and literature. There is need for another education, without which the substance of secular learning may lead only to destruction. I refer to the education of the heart, of the conscience, of the character, of the spirit—these indefinable aspects of our personalities, which determine so certainly what we are and what we do in our relationships one with another.
Over fifty years ago while serving in England as a missionary, I went to the London Central YMCA. I suppose that old building has long since gone, but I can never forget the words that faced visitors in the foyer each time they entered. They were the words of Solomon: “With all thy getting get understanding.” (Prov. 4:7.)
http://www.lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?locale=0&vgnextoid=3a4d3f7719605010VgnVCM1000004e94610aRCRD LINK to LDS library
WHAT HAVE I GOT TO LOSE?
This seemingly simple question has become a kind of psychological thermometer for each individual to use in decision making.
The answer to the question before ‘losing it’ is “everything” and the answer to the question after ‘losing it’ is “nothing.”
The answer to the question before ‘losing it’ is “everything” and the answer to the question after ‘losing it’ is “nothing.”
The Job of President of The United States of America is the most important job in the world - if it is done sincerely, intelligently , and honestly
WHEN THE JOB OF PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IS NOT DONE SINCERELY, INTELLIGENTLY, AND HONESTLY there is no job that is the most important job in the world
THE IMPORTANCE OF COURTS, JUDICIAL SYSTEMS, AND JUDGES
A PERSON WHO HAS ACCEPTED THE POSITION OF A JUDGE WITHIN ANY JUDICIAL SYSTEM HAS A PARAMOUNT DUTY TO SERVE THE AUTHORITY THAT PUT HIM/HER THERE.
To say it in the simplest possible terms:
1) We have judges because a person without (enough) understanding is just a talking monkey.
2) Society must deal with people who are just talking monkeys or society will be destroyed by ignorance and brute strength.
3) So to protect everybody (including the talking monkeys) we have police, and investigators, and prosecutors, AND JUDGES, and appeals courts and supreme courts, and a President of the United States of America.
4) AFTER THAT GOD, ONLY, KNOWS…
To say it in the simplest possible terms:
1) We have judges because a person without (enough) understanding is just a talking monkey.
2) Society must deal with people who are just talking monkeys or society will be destroyed by ignorance and brute strength.
3) So to protect everybody (including the talking monkeys) we have police, and investigators, and prosecutors, AND JUDGES, and appeals courts and supreme courts, and a President of the United States of America.
4) AFTER THAT GOD, ONLY, KNOWS…
Sunday, August 2, 2009
PROFOUND... and simple
The Simple/Profound Fact is
That nothing is either good or evil for me until
I make a judgment for myself…
The Profound/Simple Truth is
Because Mankind (which includes both men and women)
Chose to exercise freedom of choice (which includes both men and women)
Every judgment about good or evil is up to each individual – for himself or herself
We were given the choice, and we completed the choice… (Leaving no option)
HOW DO WE KNOW THESE THINGS?
Don’t Ask
Don’t Tell
That nothing is either good or evil for me until
I make a judgment for myself…
The Profound/Simple Truth is
Because Mankind (which includes both men and women)
Chose to exercise freedom of choice (which includes both men and women)
Every judgment about good or evil is up to each individual – for himself or herself
We were given the choice, and we completed the choice… (Leaving no option)
HOW DO WE KNOW THESE THINGS?
Don’t Ask
Don’t Tell
THE RULE OF NEVERS
Never Show, Tell, Expose, or Permit -
anything you know to be offensive to another person- to reach that person,
if you can prevent it…
THERE IS A BETTER WAY
Find it
And all will benefit…
anything you know to be offensive to another person- to reach that person,
if you can prevent it…
THERE IS A BETTER WAY
Find it
And all will benefit…
THE INTERNET HAS MADE THE BUSYBODY SYNDROME MUCH LESS NECESSARY
Information passing and retrieval is no longer ‘village style’ - as in the past.
THE OLDEST PROFESSION
Has finally earned the respect that it is due.
It is now the
‘Harvard University Graduate School of Heterosexual Relationships’-
(“Extension Division”).
It is now the
‘Harvard University Graduate School of Heterosexual Relationships’-
(“Extension Division”).
SELF INDULGENCE
Keeping the personality and the psyche in tune…
Is more complicated than rocket science…
Self-indulgence, by definition, is not for the benefit of another.
Indirectly, it has been exploited by capitalism, and entrepreneurs, for profit,
Actively and passively….for generations…
. That, also, is self-serving activity.
In any proper system of morality the person gaining benefit must pay for their self-indulgence. Self-indulgence at the expense of another is always morally wrong-(EVEN WHEN 'THEY' THINK -usually temporarily- THAT THEY WANT IT THAT WAY).
Is more complicated than rocket science…
Self-indulgence, by definition, is not for the benefit of another.
Indirectly, it has been exploited by capitalism, and entrepreneurs, for profit,
Actively and passively….for generations…
. That, also, is self-serving activity.
In any proper system of morality the person gaining benefit must pay for their self-indulgence. Self-indulgence at the expense of another is always morally wrong-(EVEN WHEN 'THEY' THINK -usually temporarily- THAT THEY WANT IT THAT WAY).
Saturday, August 1, 2009
THE PEACE FORCE NEWS
The Simple/Profound Fact is
That nothing is either good or evil for me until
I make a judgment for myself…
The Profound/Simple Truth is
Because Mankind (which includes both men and women)
Chose to exercise freedom of choice (which includes both men and women)
Every judgment about good or evil is up to each individual – for himself or herself
We were given the choice, and we completed the choice… (Leaving no other option)
HOW DO WE KNOW THESE THINGS?
Don’t Ask
Don’t Tell
That nothing is either good or evil for me until
I make a judgment for myself…
The Profound/Simple Truth is
Because Mankind (which includes both men and women)
Chose to exercise freedom of choice (which includes both men and women)
Every judgment about good or evil is up to each individual – for himself or herself
We were given the choice, and we completed the choice… (Leaving no other option)
HOW DO WE KNOW THESE THINGS?
Don’t Ask
Don’t Tell
08 – 01- 09 Marks The Beginning of THE PEACE FORCE
A World-Wide Project To Involve The People of THE WORLD - on a one to one basis -
in Progress Toward Peace, Prosperity,
and Respect for Human Rights -From Pole To Pole…
in Progress Toward Peace, Prosperity,
and Respect for Human Rights -From Pole To Pole…
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