A "STATE" CAN BE DEFINED AND DESCRIBED AS A CONDITION, SOVEREIGN ENTITY OR WAY OF BEINGThose of us in a "state" of shock or surprise ought not be. Those of us questioning the "state" that we find this country and the rest of the world in should study history. The allegation and the idea of a clandestine network of various, entrenched, rich, wealthy, unelected government officials, military leaders, and intelligence agencies operating both outside and within world leadership has been called the "Deep State." There is an organization controlling things by utilizing our appointed and elected politicians. There are powerful entities who pursue nefarious agendas. This reality is not a far fetched fantasy. This is a conspiracy! IT IS SPIRITUAL! Anyone who legitimately believes, follows and practices the principles of righteousness is an Enemy of the "STATE!" Be not deceived, those that live Godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution. If this post is read in its entirety, by the end of it, those seek truth, will be further enlightened and refilled by it. Most will not read it but we hope all will heed it.
WARNING: SUMMARIES WILL OMIT MANY VALUABLE DETAILS OUR PLIGHT AND THE PROBLEMHUMANITY AS A WHOLE IS IN AN EXISTENTIAL BATTLE WITH INVISIBLE ENERGY AND POWERS. EVIL IS ATTRACTIVE. INIQUITY IS ENTICING AND SIN IS SEDUCTIVE. THESE ARE THREE OF the reasonS we continue pounding these topics and consistently EXPOSING HOW spirits WORK. IT IS OUR CHARGE AND OUR MISSION. WE HavE been victimized by these entities in the past and ARE keenly aware of their activity in the present. By the grace of GOD, we have embraced this calling and endeavor as our future. LIKE ELECTRICITY, FIRE, GRAVITY, LIGHT AND WIND It is NOT NECESSARY TO PHYSICALLY SEE IT OR HANDLE IT TO PROVE IT EXISTS. WITH OR WITHOUT OUR AWARNESS ENERGY CAN MANIFEST. SHARING THIS enlightenment is a personal spiritual vendetta. read the PAGE "About Me" FOR DETAILS. YES, We are AN ENEMY OF THE STATE! Though the adversary knocks us down six times, we are prepared to rise seven. our battle and vendetta is not against PEOPLE; it is against powers! YES, IN THE PAST, WE LIKE MANY OTHER people, WERE AND are the victims of EVIL SPIRITS WORKING TO SEDUCE US ALL to indulge in OUR iniquities. ALTHOUGH MOST CANNOT SEE IT, AND FEW ARE BOLD ENOUGH TO SAY IT, THIS INFLUENCE EXTENDS INTO BUSINESS PRACTICES, FINANCIAL SYSTEMS, GEOPOLITICS, GOVERNMENTS, MILITARY AND RELIGIOUS TEACHINGS. MUCH OF TODAY'S SO-CALLED MODERN SCIENCE IS SUCKERING US IN! IT IS FILLED WITH ERRONEOUS IMPLICATIONS WHICH SUGGESTS THAT GOD IN THE PERFECT DESIGN OF NATURE AND MAN MADE ERRORS THAT CONTAINED FLAWS. IT ALSO IMPLIES THAT IT'S THE ENVIRONMENT GOD MADE, NOT MAN, THAT IS BEHIND THE ROOT CAUSE OF OUR ISSUES AND TRANSGRESSIONS. TODAY'S ZEITGEIST IMPLIES THAT MAN THROUGH HIS CREATIONS AND INVENTIONS LIKE A.I. AND ALGORITHMS CAN FIX WHAT'S BROKEN. WE ARE BEING LIED TO AND LED TO BELIEVE THAT TECHNOLOGY CAN IMPROVE ON WHAT WAS ONCE A PERFECTLY DESIGNED CREATION. THE SPIRITUAL SOURCE BEHIND OUR PROBLEMS WILL REQUIRE SPIRITUAL REMEDIES.SPIRITUAL PROBLEMS ARE NOT FIXED THROUGH NATURAL MEANSIT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO FIGHT AN ENEMY THAT WE DO NOT ACKNOWLEDGE OR KNOW ABOUT! OUR NARROW ERRONEOUS PERSPECTIVES AND THINKING OFTEN RESULTS IN UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCES AND EFFECTS. SOMEHOW DOCTORS, RESEARCHERS AND SCIENTIST BELIEVE THAT THEY CAN IMPROVE ON NATURE'S DESIGN. MAN, OVER TIME, EITHER BY DISCOVERY OR SUPERNATURAL HELP, HAS BEEN FIGURING OUT HOW THE WORLD IS ASSEMBLED AT MOLECULAR, CELLULAR AND ATOMIC LEVELS. VARIOUS BRANCHES OF SCIENCE ARE UNEARTHING FINDINGS THAT ARE AMAZING! SCIENTIST ARE GAINING THE ABILITIY TO CREATE OR DUPLICATE JUST ABOUT EVERYTHING EXCEPT FOR THE SPARK OF LIFE ITSELF! ARE VIRUSES ALIVE? ASK A.I. AND SEE WHAT IT SAYS. GAIN-OF-FUNCTION AND IMMUNE ESCAPE WAS MORE THAN LIKELY BEHIND THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC WE CONTINUE FACING TODAY. MESSING AROUND WITH VIRUSES IS LIKE MESSING AROUND WITH SPIRITS. THE IDEA THAT WE CAN MANIPULATE AND PLAY AROUND WITH THEM IS A FOOLISH NOTION. BOTH SPIRITS AND VIRUSES EVENTUALLY ESCAPE CONTAINMENT AND EASILY SPREAD THEIR CONTAGIONS. IT'S LIKE OPENING PANDORA'S BOX. MAN HAS GOTTEN BESIDES HIS SELF AND REPEATEDLY TRIES TO PLAY GOD. THIS IS NOTHING NEW. EMPERORS, KINGS AND PHARAOHS HAVE DONE IT THROUGHOUT HISTORY. IT'S EASY TO TELL WHEN LEADERS SEE THEMSELVES AS THE POWER RATHER THAN REALIZING THAT THE POWER WAS BESTOWED UPON THEM. THEY OPERATE THROUGH A SPIRIT OF AUTHORITATIVE SUPERIORITY THAT CONVINCES THEM THAT THEY CAN EXERCISE UNLIMITED CONTROL. ANY LEADER CAN EASILY BECOME "FULL OF THEMSELVES" AND SINCERELY BELIEVE THAT THEY ARE CORRECT AND ABOVE DECEPTION! BIRDS OF A FEATHER AND LIKE SPIRITS FLOCK TOGETHER. WE CAN'T SEE THEM. SPIRITS CAN ONLY BE DISCERNED AND JUDGED PROPERLY BY THEIR ACTIONS BASED ON BIBLICAL STANDARDS WE EMBRACE AND ENFORCE! WHEN DECEPTION IS PRESENT THE NARRATIVE OVERLOOKS THE STANDARD. THE ABSENCE OF REALITY IS THE PRESENCE OF A FALLACY. LISTEN AND LOOK FOR THE WORD "I" TO DISCERN THE SPIRIT OF SELF RIGHTEOUSNESS IN OPERATION! A FALSE BELIEF IS AS DANGEROUS AS AN IGNORANT ONE. WE CAN EASILY FOOL OURSELVES WHEN THE STANDARDS WE LIVE BY WERE CREATED BY OURSELVES. EMBRACING REALITY AS WE FABRICATE DESTINY CAN BLIND US TO SPIRITUAL TRUTHS. ARTIFICIAL EVERYTHING HAS SLOWLY INFILTRATED THE REAL WORLD OF NATURAL ORGANIC EXCHANGE AND INVISIBLE SPIRITUAL SUBSTANCE. WORDS LIKE "SYNTHETIC" AND "VIRTUAL" ARE THE EXPLICIT EVIDENCE OF THIS TREND. SOME INVESTORS BELIEVE AND THINK THEY OWN SPECIFIC ASSETS AND STOCKS IN VARIOUS COMPANIES, BUT ARE BEING MISGUIDED. THERE IS A PAPER MARKET AND A PHYSICAL MARKET. "INDIRECT OWNERSHIP" IS THE TERM USED TO DESCRIBE ETF'S (exchange traded funds) WHICH GIVE INVESTORS SHARES IN A "TRUST" THAT IN TURN OWNS THE UNDERLYING ASSETS. GOLD & SILVER CERTIFICATES ARE PAPER, NOT PHYSICAL ASSETS. THEY REPRESENT CASH, LIKE CHIPS DO IN A CASINO. THIS IS HOW ARBITRAGE OPERATES. WHEN IT COMES TO LIQUIDITY, MOST INVESTORS KNOW VERY LITTLE TO NOTHING ABOUT GRESHAM'S LAW. FUTURES MARKETS CONTRACTS ARE BASED ON "STANDING FOR DELIVERY." THERE ARE TWO OPTIONS. ONE INVOLVES CLOSING THE POSITION BEFORE THE CONTRACT EXPIRES. THIS MEANS TAKING A PROFIT OR LOSS IN CASH AT THAT TIME. THE OTHER IS TO TAKE DELIVERY OF THE ACTUAL METAL IN THE CONTRACT WHEN IT EXPIRES. MOST PEOPLE TAKE THE CASH. AFTER ALL STORING METAL RAISES OTHER SECURITY CONCERNS. THE AVERAGE (gambler) INVESTOR IS ONLY SPECULATING ON THE PRICE TO MAKE A PROFIT ANYWAY. THIS IS A PART OF THE CREDIT BUBBLE WE ALL OPERATE IN. THE REAL CRIME AND SHAME IS THAT THE FINANCIAL SYSTEM THAT WE ARE A PART OF ALLOWS INCENTIVES AND POTENTIAL FOR PROFIT TO BE PRIORITIZED OVER MORAL CONSEQUENCES AND STANDARDS. CHANGING AND EXCHANGING THE REAL DEALTHESE MODERN DAY TRENDS SHOULD NOW BE OBVIOUS. "SUBSTITUTION" RULES THE DAY. WE ARE GRADUALLY SUSTITUTING THE EFFORT AND ENERGY OF REAL FOR OUR OWN FAKES AND FABRICATIONS. WE ARE SUBSTITUTING BABY FORMULA FOR MOTHERS MILK RATHER THAN BREAST FEEDING. WE ARE ENDORSING SUPPLEMENTS LIKE VITAMIN D RATHER THAN GOING OUTDOORS AND GETTING INTO THE RAYS OF THE SUN; WHO'S DESIGN SUPPORTS AND MAINTAINS ALL LIFE ON THIS PLANET. WE ARE ADVOCATING PILLS AND POTIONS RATHER THAN EXERCISE. WE ARE DEVELOPING DIETS AND EATING FOODS BASED ON TASTE RATHER THAN NUTRITION. OUR OBESITY EPIDEMIC, PARTIALLY CAUSED BY THE FOODS WE CONSUME ARE BEING ADDRESSED BY MEDICATIONS RATHER THAN DISCIPLINE, DIET AND MANAGING OUR APPETITES. MOST PAIN RELIEF DRUGS AND MEDICATIONS SIMPLY TRICK US, RATHER THAN HEAL US. THIS IS WHY WE CALL THEM "PAIN RELIEF!" THEY GENERALLY TARGET PARTS AND SIGNALING PATHWAYS. THEY BASICALLY OPERATE BY TRICKING THE BRAIN RATHER THAN DEALING WITH THE SOURCE OF THE PAIN. THEY ARE DESIGNED FOR QUICK AND TEMPORARY BENEFITS ALONG WITH THE COMFORT THAT BRINGS CONSOLATION. THERE ARE PSYCHOLOGICAL AND SPIRITUAL PROCESSES THAT WORK THE SAME WAY. LET'S EXAMINE ALGORITHMS AND THE SO CALLED, NEW KID ON THE BLOCK, NAMED A.I. THE IMPLEMENTATION OF TODAY'S TRICKY ALGORITHMS HAVE BECOME PART OF A CONSPIRACY OF DAILY DIRECT DIGITAL DISTRACTIONS. OUR ATTENTION IS BEING SUBTLY MANIPULATED AND OCCUPIED IN WAYS THAT DIVIDE, ENTERTAIN AND DIVERT US FROM THINKING CLEARLY AND SEEING THE BIG PICTURE. A WHOLE NEW GENERATION IS BEING RAISED BY ALGORITHMS AND THE FORMER GENERATION IS EITHER IGNORANT OR SOMEWHAT OBLIVIOUS TO THEM. ALGORITHMIC TECHNOLOGIES ARE EMPLOYING PROCESSES THAT HELP TO CONTROL US BY DISTRACTIONS, DIVERSIONS OR SIMPLY OVERWHELMING OUR BRAINS PSYCHOLOGICALLY. THE RETICULAR ACTIVATING SYSTEM IS BEING TARGETED BY SPIRITUAL ACTORS AND INFLUENCERS USING SCIENTIFIC PRINCIPLES. (The Reticular Activating System (RAS) is a bundle of nerves at our brainstem that filters out unnecessary information so that the important stuff gets through. The RAS is the reason that when we learn a new word it seems like we start hearing it everywhere.) EVERY DAY WE ARE LIVING FROM SPECTACLE TO SPECTACLE. EDWARD SNOWDEN REVEALED MANY OF THE CAPABILITIES AND CONSPIRACIES USED BY THE POWERS THAT BE. UNFORTUNATELY, WE ARE EMBRACING A.I. BLINDLY AND USING IT INCREASINGLY. ALL OF A SUDDEN A.I. SEEMS TO BE EVERYWHERE AND IN EVERYTHING EVEN IF IT ISN'T! RATHER THAN LEARNING BY MISTAKES OR TRIAL AND ERROR WE ARE DEPENDING A.I. AND ALGORITHMS. MOST PEOPLE THAT USE GOOGLE'S BROWSER DO NOT REALIZE THE THEY CANNOT FULLY TURN A.I. OFF! JUST ASK A.I. ITSELF. THE LEARNING PROCESS IS UNDER ATTACK FROM MULTIPLE ACTORS. DO WE REALLY KNOW WHO THEY ALL ARE? MANY OF TODAYS STUDENTS ARE BECOMING OVERLY DEPENDENT ON A.I. THIS UNDERMINES CRITICAL THINKING AND RATIONAL DELIBERATION. FROM A SPIRITUAL PERSPECTIVE, IT'S IMPORTANT TO UNDERSTAND, THAT BY INCORPORATING THESE TECHNOLOGIES INTO OUR INTERACTIONS, WE ARE UNKNOWINGLY PLAYING AROUND WITH SPIRITS. WE ARE ACTUALLY MERGING THEIR CAPABILITIES AND ENERGIES INTO A.I. AND ROBOTIC SYSTEMS THAT ARE CAPABLE OF MANIPULATING US. WHY DID WE GET THE RIGHT TO REDEFINING THE MEANING OF FREEDOM FOR OTHERS? WHO AUTHORIZED US TO IMPOSE OUR VALUES ON OTHERS BY FORCE, RATHER THAN LEADING BY EXAMPLE? ARE WE NOT CREATED AS FREE MORAL AGENTS, AND AS SUCH HAVE AUTHORITY OVER OUR INDIVIDUAL DESTINIES? DO WE ALL ACTUALLY HAVE AND CONTINUALLY PRODUCE A DIGITAL FOOTPRINT THAT CAN BE USED AGAINST US? HOW EXTENSIVE IS IT, AND HOW LONG HAVE WE BEEN BEING TRACKED? SHOULD BUSINESS OR GOVERNMENTS BE ALLOWED TO USE PROPAGANDA AS A TOOL? WHY DOES IT SEEM THAT THE FREEDOM OF THE PRESS IS BEING SURPRESSED? ARE WE SPIRITUALLY ASLEEP? YES, IT IS TRUE THAT LEFT TO OUR OWN DEVICES, WE TEND TO MESS THINGS UP! ALTHOUGH MANY OF OUR PERSONAL INCLINATIONS AND DECISIONS DO TEND TO BE TO OUR OWN SPIRITUAL DETRIMENT, THEY ARE OURS. EVEN GOD DOES NOT IMPOSE HIS WILL UPON US, "WHETHER WE LIKE IT OR NOT!" THE RATIONALE AND THE RESULTSPeople are defining themselves by the things they temporarily possess. Today it is easy to justify hatred towards our fellow man. Why have we become enemies? What was the cause? As noted in previous posts, we anticipate that the present climate of intolerance and violence will wax worse and worse. The zeitgeist of today has gradually normalized anger, anarchy and avarice. Is this why there are so many law enforcement, police drama and murder mysteries on television? The vitriol in much of the verbal exchanges between our leaders is infectious. Their dialogue projects a tone in which their spirit or "attitude of behavior," is adopted among the proletariat. The practice and proliferation of profanity among people today serves as a sign of the lack of constraint and control we exercise over ourselves. "Swearing like a sailor" is no longer attributed to the Navy. People are increasingly feeling entitled to even the score, execute justice and seek revenge. Retaliation is wining out over reconciliation. This vengeful spirit (attitude of behavior) gives anyone the right to payback and feel righteous as they riot. The overall effect spawns more division through taking sides. Greed and its cousin selfishness is raging as it raises its head within geopolitics. What would happen if we settled international disputes through sports competitions rather than aggressive acts of war? Desperate times can unwittingly incite others to employ last resort desperate measures. Even a rat cornered by a cat will attempt to fight back! Policies that are applied at the expense of others can incite others to cross lines that inflict mutual pain at their own expense. Some people will cut off their nose to spite their own face. Different expressions of evil may appear to be at odds with one another, but they are not. The spiritual realm of chaos is working at new and higher levels. These spirits are not divided in their mission. Only the people and personalities they use get divided and conquered. Sometimes the spiritual kingdom we are at war against appears to be in contradiction and at odds with itself. This is simply an illusion. The core of this attack has always been and will continue to be against the family unit. The institution of marriage is where it started and where it will end. We should not be shocked or in dismay when our marriages are attacked! We cannot straddle the fence. Awareness education and vigilance is mandatory for fighting this spiritual battle. Stop messing around with these spirits that are imbedded in all of our multimedia! Deviant images, sexual promiscuity and marital infidelity are being normalized. Societies like Sodom and Gomorrah are the signs to look for. There is no "Left" or "Right" as far as evil is concerned. The powers of darkness are all united in their goal to divide us! WE ARE NOT OKAYThis is the day of the great pretenders. "Fake News" just scratches the surface of what we are dealing with. People everywhere are faking it! Cars, houses and land; pleasure, power and prestige is the bait being used to draw people into perdition. This is how many people are defining themselves. The abundance of images projected at us through the devices we own have warped our values. Idolatry is replacing tranquility. People are actively seeking possessions and prestige instead of peace and prosperity. The Family structure is being torn apart. Marriage is no longer mandatory. The term "partner" is replacing husband or wife. Morality is being swallowed up by pornography. Sexuality is being transformed into unrestrained expressions of sensuality. Weak and wanton wives, married to filthy and frivolous husbands, chasing wasteful and worldly goals are representing the holy estate of marriage in a hellish way! The institution of marriage represents God's standard for God's highest expression of love. "Be not deceived evil communications corrupt good manners!" This is partially why we see so many sexual images displayed across the internet especially if we stray from normal and regularly approved websites. Just try looking at a bootlegged movie or event! Even X's GROK A.I. is being used to take sexual images and deep fakes to another level. Elon Musk even portrayed himself in a bikini. If we allow our images to be displayed in any manner on any internet or phone forum it can now be exploited and used for sexual purposes. This is part of the reason we no longer participate in "X" or Facebook. Protecting our image is paramount. Protecting our voice is important also but the reluctance of our followers and patrons to read through these posts, compels us to do audio summaries. Why do we keep following the leadings and those leaders who show their hand in their practices. They display their temperament in verbal dialogs calling people names and visual displays of a seductive nature. IT'S NOT FUNNY! Too many followers have lowered their moral standards to accommodate disrespect and depravity. The serpent in the garden did not tempt Eve through looking grotesque or speaking harshly, it had to be quite appealing. The focal point of our enemies attack began through the corrupting of God's first marriage. The two that became one flesh divided blame, and were pitted against one another. Eve blamed the serpent and Adam blamed Eve. Adam in doing so actually blamed God. When we blame a gift for our failure, in essence we also blame the giver. True responsibility, takes on blame rather than assigning it to others. Adam did not take responsibility! Today couples no longer feel compelled to get married or enter into wedlock. Many couples rightly desire the physical sexual union but they mix it with a superficial commitment rather than the psychological and spiritual blessing of a bond sealed by God. Some married couples no longer honor the contract of mutual fidelity and entertain or engage in activities that breach the sanctity of their union. Many marriages are broken spiritually long before any real physical cheating or infidelity begins. Men that mess around with the spirits of flirting and pornography are prime examples of this. Women who indulge in and accept the flattery from other men are entertaining flirtation and messing around with the same types of spirits. Men must make a covenant with their eyes as Job did. This vow involves questioning even the thought of looking at the beauty of another woman. Women must be aware of their allure and attractiveness as not to permit the idea that another man might have, to even be expressed or take form. Jesus made it plain. The very thought of sin is an internal expression of it, within a persons heart.  CREATING OR DESTROYING ORDERCreation is God's expression of omnipotence, omniscience, omnipresence, sovereignty and love. This in turn signifies the significance of marriage as the foundation of procreational order. We are not like animals that breed due to instinct. The bonds we form are physical, psychological and spiritual. A threefold cord is not quickly broken! Once order is broken disorder is allowed to take root. Disorder manifests in multiple forms. Disorder operates at a subconscious level of reasoning and thinking. Behaviors spawn feelings and when feeling move and "get in motion" we then classify them as emotions. Emotions once activated seek to interact with and bind to beliefs. Be not deceived this is how seeds take root through affirmations. Whether they be evil or good, this is the process of cause and effect at the invisible and virtual spiritual level where we affirm thought. "For the love of money is the ROOT of all evil," a scripture that continues to make more and more sense today, can be included in the context of this post. The word "all" in this passage might seem over the top but it is not. This should tell us that if there is anything that we should be careful with and regulate it's our interaction with money. One of the biggest problems humanity has struggled with and is amplifying more and more today is with ownership. We were never given ownership of anything. We were given stewardship over everything!!! Too many of us are being brainwashed into believing that possessions are the key to happiness. We are not aware of and not being taught the principles of finance contained within the Bible. The earth is the Lord's and the fullness thereof! The meaning of this extends from our personal finance and possessions all the way into regulated and unregulated financial markets. Life is full of repeat performances. What we are experiencing today is not our first rodeo. The worlds greatest empires declined and fell mostly due to economic collapse, external invasions, governmental graft and moral decadence. When will we learn that if we are not at the table, we're most likely on the menu! Without a doubt, history has proven again and again that the proliferation of sensual and sexual permissiveness, images and promiscuity have infiltrated cultures and nations prior to their demise. Some of the best worldly talent has been sourced from religious institutions. the sensual aspect of our existence is often exploited by spirits. It became an internal weakness as illustrated in the story of the Garden of Eden. There are prominent entertainers in jail and Billionaires who have committed suicide after being seduced by spirits sexually to their fall and eventual ruin. Isn't sexually based human trafficking a much larger issue than illegal immigration? Like drug trafficking and gambling it is a demand driven industry of both native grown and imported product/workers to fill its niche. With gambling now legalized in many state and so readily available across the internet it's profits can be funneled into "legitimate" tax paying organizations. The toll it's having on society is difficult to measure. We can now bet on just about anything. This is why "Polymarket" valued at 9 Billion dollars has emerged as the worlds largest decentralized (gambling) "prediction market. It should be obvious that we have entered into a betting epidemic! We now have at "vice" at any price. The illicit drug industry is larger than the illegal sex industry. They are both in the billions of demand driven dollars. Ask Google, Bing or Open A.I. they know. Their A.I. engines LLM's (Large Language Models) require more and more electricity to generate answers to our questions. They continue to gather data on us and learn from our habits. A.I. will confirm that the VICE industry is thriving in spite of economic conditions. People from billionaires, businessmen, football team owners, franchise operators and politicians get caught up in this web from time to time but their money, connections and influential lawyers usually quiets things down and we are conditioned and programmed to forget about it. We cannot underestimate the effect that this is having on us personally and the new young generation that is exposed to it electronically. Most massage parlors have both live and/or virtual affiliations based on pornography. The spelling of evil is the exact opposite of live. Why do we accept and tolerate the inventions and inventors of EVIL things? Thoughts can eventually become things. When our minds are filled with the things "they" consistently project at us, we normalize or overlook them. "They" are showing us drama, images and stories that many of us would never have even imagined. Is this contributing to to heinous crimes people commit? The Bible call these things "vain imaginations." Yes, the thought of foolishness is sin! The way we live our life is how we eternal our soul. A lot of our visual entertainment has morphed into depictions of evil and vice. Life has an order and design in which it was purposed and intended to flow. A "Big Bang Theory" is a devilish doctrine of randomness and disorder. The television sitcom titled as such is humorous but the thought behind its theme alone is hellish. The next new world order being ushered in is no different in purpose than the previous ones. A disruption of order beginning with marriages are specifically mentioned by Jesus in Matthew 24. Verse 38 of this chapter makes it plain. "For as in the days that were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark." There may be differences in its presentation and means of application but the end game is the same. TAKING A POSITIONThe state of our present world is determined by the posture various brokers of power take. The ramifications of policies and politics are often not understood by those it affects the most. There is a BIG picture that the proletariat is not privileged to see. The complexification of our world makes it more and more difficult to understand the scope of how things work and the consequences of their applications. Even our leaders who make decisions that define and shape the destiny of the world have a limited understanding of specific areas of concern. Our leaders rely on and must receive unbiased information from experts in various disciplines. This is a difficult position to be in. Most of us surround ourselves with data and people who willingly support our cognitive and confirmation biases. This is why we need to pray "for" not "against" our leaders. Yes, even prayer has order and principles behind its effects. Should the current course we're on be considered as a brilliant strategy? Or are these simply goals we're attempting to achieve by improvisations? The BIG picture is usually never formed or seen by the majority of people. We normally elect to judge each action on its merits individually or we decide to choose sides. The zeitgeist or "spirit of the day" should be obvious to us all by now. "The kingdom of heaven suffereth violence and the violent taketh it by force." The standards of our society are reflected in not only what we do but also in how we do it. Our silence sanctions what's going on; and whether we agree or not, it signals our approval. There is a spiritual significance behind natural phenomena. There is no neutral corner in the realm of flesh and spirit, they are intertwined. Many of the apps we use and games we play on our phones, computers and gaming consoles normalize destruction, murder and violence. Not only that, but they gather and send data about how we respond to the stimuli their programs expose us to. They are designed to gather information about how we deal with adversity, our methods of problem solving, reasoning and way of doing things. They create a profile which is sold to brokers of advertisement and marketing. Most people are not aware that their own phones are leaving digital footprints and computer programs are automatically tracking us so that we can stay connected. There are over 10,000 satellites tracking activities all around the world in (LEO) low earth orbit. Simply using GPS connects us to these satellite networks and the data of our movements is collected and can be processed or sold. Even without using GPS, our phones digital signal track us anyway. This information has been proven to be both an asset and a liability! TikTok users are becoming more and more aware of this since the ownership changed. Humans are quite predictable and harvesting data is the order of the day. Our habits and lifestyle actually project what we believe in ways that can be analyzed. We align ourselves with beliefs and ideals founded by the experiences and within the environments they originated from. We reflect a spirit (attitude/consciousness) that aligns with our exposures and perceive them to be accurate, factual and true. Few are aware of the manipulation of the masses and remain expendable pawns in a game of chess as we continue playing checkers. The BIG picture is not obvious! Most of us do not have the time or are disciplined enough to look, search and see outside of the box. Even when we do there are so many rabbit holes that distract and divert us. The entertainment industry has become the cornerstone of our apathy. We try to keep up with the news and what appeals to us through the people we like. We idolize them! We do not practice bowing down to their images as of yet, but we do carry them around in our postings and pictures in our electronic devices. This is todays form of IDOLATRY! While we cheer for our team, follow our celebrity hero's and keep up with sitcoms and series; We do it in the midst of managing our daily lives while the world progresses along its self-destructive path. Do we choose an arms race or the human race? Is this the beginning of another cold war or a new world war? Crying over spilled milk is one thing we as a species do remarkably well. When we continue to systemically operate and form policies based on remedial rather than preventative measures, we indirectly accept the results of circumstances and/or conditions as inevitable rather than avoidable. Every cause has an effect. This in turn multiplies the effect of reaping what we sow. Sowing to the wind generally means reaping to the whirlwind. UNDERSTANDING CONDITIONING Conditioning is a term used in psychology. Conditioning describes a fundamental learning process. Conditioning techniques influence behaviors by modifying the way we associate and interpret the signals our environment sends us. Conditioning techniques can be purposely applied but also can be found to naturally exist in cultural, economic, governmental and religious systems. The impact of conditioning modifies behavior based on environmental stimuli and responses. The two primary types of conditioning are classical (Pavlovian), which links neutral stimuli with automatic, involuntary responses, and operant (Skinnerian), which uses reinforcements or punishments to change voluntary behaviors based on their consequences. We are all somewhat conditioned by our environment, experiences, genetics and teachings. What we give the most attention to, takes priority over all the things that shape our affections. This is why standards are so important. God's standards are at the highest level of ethical, legal and moral principles. Without God's standards as our guide we are susceptible to distortional deception. Without standards nefarious conditioning techniques like brainwashing, gaslighting, grooming, and exploitation can be incorporated into our everyday interactions through systemic processes. Let's face it the overall condition of the world is a reflection of our individual conditioned response to the atrocities committed directly or indirectly around us. Animus is the order of the day. How many people realize that economic warfare exploits the people of the countries being sanctioned more than the governments. The idea is to destabilize the ruling authority so much so that the people rebel against it. The people are the fodder and the pawns. What was once called sabotage is now called terrorism. These tactics are nothing new. Starvation has often be employed in warfare to force capitulation and/or surrender! We see examples of these methods in use throughout the Middle East and Africa! Isn't what's happening today, similar to a magic show with sleight of hand? Conditioning allows us to see only what we are programmed to see. This is the highest level of brainwashing! Watch this while that happens. It's easy not to take a stand against evil when it doesn't appear to affect us personally. Many of us who fail to take a stand in our personal lives simply have no real standards! How then can we take a position on societal issues when the beam in our own eye only allows us to see the speck in our neighbors eye. Without standing for something we are susceptible to fall for anything. There are many of us who call ourselves "Christians" and believe in the Bible, but have very little knowledge of its principles and standards. We are not naive, the powers that control content shape the conditioning of our consciousness. It is important to know that any narrative that presents facts deceptively is just a lie in disguise. We are all subject to cognitive confirmation biases. These are the mental shortcuts we use as our default. We desire to see information that confirms our existing beliefs and confirms the perspectives we've adopted. We will even attempt to interpret standards in a manner that fits our own developed narratives. This allows us to deny, downplay or ignore contradictory evidence. We are predisposed to unwittingly favor, seek and process information that fits our profile faster as if we already knew or suspected it. ALGORITHMS exploit this tendency. The term "ALGORITHMIC nudging" is a process we should all become familiar with. ALGORITHMS THAT DESTROY STANDARDSThe conditioning we are under is designed to cloud the issues and muddle accepted standards. Truth is becoming inconvenient when it does not align with our beliefs and fit the narrative we desire it to conform to. Rather than believing what we are both directly and indirectly exposed to, we seek apathetic convenience in what we falsely call hope. Many of us are falling under the influence of the modern day ALGORITHM. We want to believe that we are originating all of our own thoughts and freely producing our own decisions but spiritual influences permeate every aspect of our physical and tangible world in ways we are not privy to. ALGORITHMS are nothing new. The term “ALGORITHM” derives from the name of Muhammad ibn Musa al-Khwarizmi, a 9th-century Persian mathematician whose work in Baghdad laid the foundation for algebra and arithmetic. His highly regarded researched and written work, introduced systematic approaches to solving linear and quadratic equations. It was the Latin translation of his name, "Algoritimi" that later evolved into the word “ALGORITHM.” Those reading this should investigate the following sentences and take time to further research what's really going on! ALGORITHMS are the foundational components that inform and power "prediction engines." They analyze historical data, detect changing patterns, and apply statistical models that can forecast future outcomes. Humans are quite predictable. It is easy for us to abandon a simple operational and working standard for what appears to be more appealing, desirable and gainful. We are being enticed, lured, marketed and seduced to become a part of or participate in entertainment, gambling and shopping by the very people we admire the most. We idolize one another and place those we esteem greater in higher regard. This is why we call them celebrities. We celebrate their gifts or talents like they are hero's and dedicate our attention and time to them in the same manner in which we remember holidays. Many of them appear in advertisement and commercials that encourage us to sin! They pimp us for profit, pushing everything from insurance to supplements they recommend. Why do we call them stars? "American Idol" epitomizes this craze. We are constantly looking for the next adrenaline rush, seeking the next super hero and following the next charismatic personality for guidance. ALGORITHMS keep us from looking outside of the box. Why are we so blind that we can't see past the fluff of the stuff that is thrown at us. Many of us don't want to know! We could know and should know but we don't know because it FEELS better not to know. Our allegiance has been transferred to our idols such as our entertainers, leaders and political parties. Our allegiance is no longer to truth. The way we look at it is more important than the way it really is. This is why we tolerate abuse, adultery, apathy and avarice. Today, the most unbiased source of information presently available and accessible to the common man is A.I. We are not proponents of artificial intelligence. We question how people will survive once they become dependent on it? Artificial Intelligence at this stage and as of this date and time does not "seem" to lie, but it does make mistakes. Unfortunately many people have selected the algorithms of confirmation bias disguised as C.I. over the unbiased accuracy of A.I. C.I. is better known as "Chosen Ignorance." This is where layers of lies, liars, damn lies and statistics all abide all around us. Without asking the proper questions ALGORITHMS will divert us towards answers we want to hear! Isn't building biases within a free democratic system another form of corruption? Do we still need to keep checks on the power of our leaders? Did Jeffrey Epstein's real estate connections and residencies reveal that his New York neighbors included Bill Cosby, Howard Lutnick and Woody Alan who married his own daughter? Ask these questions if you dare. Did President Obama imply that Americans would be better off if they hadn’t found out that the government collects vast amounts of phone and Internet data about them? Why were the files Edward Snowden leaked so harmful to the N.S.A.? Why was Dr. Fauci given a full presidential pardon by former president Joe Biden? Why did he need one? Why did the former president, Bill Clinton and a former presidential candidate Hillary Clinton refuse to testify at the Epstein "House" hearings? Are we able to recognize CSAM (child sexual abuse material) when we see it? What is the difference between the "Combs" and "Epstein" sex scandals? Is it only that the "BILLIONAIRES BOYS CLUB" owns private pleasure islands that allow them to do as they please? There are dozens of yet to be named "elites" involved in these sex scandals. Why is the FBI still dealing with the 2020 elections? Isn't this a waste of money? Is the separation of powers in jeopardy? Why did our current president tell the leaders at the Davos conference that "green power" initiatives adopted by many nations have resulted in less energy, and that China only exports wind turbine power but does not utilize it within its own borders? C.I. is trumping A.I.! What are the odds that A.I. will be compromised too? We are not blaming A.I. for what it's doing or being used for. It's the people behind it that has corrupted its capabilities for child porn and other vices. A.I. gets its motivations from our instigations It is important to make some major technical distinctions between ALGORITHMS and A.I. In a summary, ALGORITHMS are composed of a precise, finite sequence of instructions or rules which always results in the same output from the same input. ALGORITHMS are like a recipe. However, A.I. is designed to build answers by constructing machines that can perceive, reason, learn, and make decisions. A.I. learns from data, and can adapt and evolve its conclusions from getting new updated information. A.I. behaves like a chef who learns from experiencing multiple recipes which enables the creation of new dishes. FULL DISCLOSURE“And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books were opened: and another book was opened, which is the book of life: and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works.” IT APPEARS THAT THERE ARE OTHER BOOKS. Consider the book of Jubilees or the book of Enoch, with or without them nothing really changes. THE MODERN DAY BIBLE IS A MIRACULOUS ANTIDOTE INSIDE AN ASSEMBLY OF LETTERS AND LITERATURE ALL COMBINED INTO A YET TO BE COMPLETED STORY. THE SANITIZED SERMONS PREACHED IN MANY OF OUR CHURCHES TODAY DO NOT DO IT PROPER JUSTICE. THERE ARE STORIES OF ADULTERY, ATROCITIES, DECEIT, IDOLATRY, INCEST, MURDER, WAR AND ALL KINDS OF WICKEDNESS. FROM COVER TO COVER THE BIBLE IS FULL OF MESSAGES, MIRACLES AND MYSTERIES THAT RIVAL ANY OTHER RELIGIOUS MYTHOLOGIES. IT IS ALSO A JOURNAL FILLED WITH STORIES THAT ARE NATURALLY UNBELIEVABLE. BUT THE BIBLE IS NO FAIRYTALE! THE BOOK ITSELF IS LIKE AN AMAZING DREAM! THERE ARE ACCOUNTS THAT BAFFLE SOME OF THE BRIGHTEST SCHOLARS IN THE WORLD. THE EVENTS IN THE BIBLE ARE SO ASTOUNDING THAT NOT EVEN HOLLYWOOD COULD HAVE COME UP WITH SUCH A FANTASTIC SCRIPT. THIS IS THE ONLY BOOK WRITTEN THAT BOTH COMBINES AND CONSOLIDATES HUMANITIES JOURNEY FROM BEHINNING TO END. ALL TRUTH CANNOT BE FOUND WITHIN THE BIBLE, IT WOULD TAKE ALL OF ETERNITY TO READ IT. HOWEVER, ALL TRUTH CAN BE MEASURED BY ITS PRINCIPLES AND THAT MAKES IT COMPHRENSIVE ENOUGH! THE BIBLE CONFIRMS THE EXISTENCE OF ONE DEITY OBVIOUSLY MANIFESTED IN NATURE AND HUMANITY THAT NEEDS NO PROOF OF EXISTENCE. HOW WE LIVE OUR PRESENT LIFE ETERNALS OUR SOUL. THE PROMISE OF VICTORYAnyone who has read through this entire post desired to know the unadulterated hard truths of our existence. Existence is easy, but we must live. At times, living righteously requires hard work which goes hand in hand with hard truths. Rejoice in the knowledge that our strength from God will continue to develop and increase as we apply this type of work in our lives.
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STOP DREAMING! WHAT WE REALLY MEAN TO SAY IS TO STOP BUYING INTO THE IDEA THAT WE FORM DREAMS ON OUR OWN! WE DO NOT ADVOCATE ABANDONING DREAMS. WE JUST NEED A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF WHAT THEY ARE AND HOW THEY WORK. DREAMS ARE SOMETHING WE ALL HAVE BUT NEVER REALLY GET TO OWN. DREAMS MANIFEST THEMSELVES PRIVATELY AND INDIVIDUALLY TO EVERYONE. WE DO NOT LIVE DREAMS, BUT WE CAN LIVE INTO THEM. DREAMS HAVE A SPIRITUAL NATURE TO THEM. THEIR EXTERNAL ORIGINS OPERATE ON OUR INTERNAL CONSCIOUSNESS. OUR OWN BEHAVIORS, DREAMS, IMAGINATIONS AND THOUGHTS MUST BE TRAINED AND/OR SUBJECTED TO MUCH HIGHER STANDARDS THAT ARE NOT OUR OWN. WE DO NOT AUTHOR OUR OWN DREAMS. DREAMS ARE EFFORTLESS APPARITIONS THAT APPEAR EVER SO BRIEFLY AND THEN ARE GONE. ALTHOUGH A DREAM CAN REFLECT REALITY, WE SHOULD NOT CHASE THEM. DREAMS HAVE NO PROBLEM FINDING US AND FILLING OUR MINDS WITH THEIR IMAGES AND SCENARIOS. THE BIBLE ADMONISHES US TO BE CAREFUL ABOUT WHAT WE THINK AND SAY THAT DREAMS MEAN. DREAMS COME WITH AN AIR OF JUDGEMENT. OVER TIME WE WILL DISCOVER THAT in the multitude of OUR DREAMS THERE ARE VANITIES. WE CAN BE EASILY INFLUENCED AND SWAYED BY CONVERSATIONS FILLED WITH COGNITIVE AND CONFIRMATION BIASES. SOMETIMES WE MAKE HASTY CONCLUSIONS OUTSIDE OF THE FEAR OF GOD'S JUDGEMENT. HERE IS WHY EVEN OUR IMAGINATIONS MUST BE DISCIPLINED. THIS IS A PRICE WE ALL MUST PAY AS THE COST OF HAVING A FREE WILL!DON'T FOLLOW DREAMS INTERPRET THEM!There's a lot of hype and misinformation regarding dreams these days. It is important to properly distinguish dreams from aspirations, callings, desires, feelings, imaginations, lusts, thoughts and wishes. Dreams are defined as mental, emotional, or sensory experiences that take place during sleep. The key word here is sleep. This implies an unconscious, if not subconscious, autonomous, involuntary event. Dreams carry interpretations and meanings that specifically relate to a current or future time. The fact is that although dreams are an internal private phenomenon, their genesis comes from external origins and/or sources. Dreams along with "words" have the capacity to span the gap between our natural and spiritual realms of existence. Dreams carry a personal message that is usually played out in public at an event, forum or occurrence to come. Dreams are the most common and intense during REM sleep when brain activity increases, but no one knows why for sure. Dreams are not aspirations. Dreams are like a wish in a fairy tale. Many times, dreams are called dreams because they are unachievable, unreachable and unrealistic. They say there's nothing wrong in dreaming but apparently there is. Dreams by design come to us. They are not assembled by us. We do not consciously form or make them up! Our wildest dreams are usually not that wild. Many of our dreams lack meaning and can be pretty strange. A dream is only a dream and carries no consequence or meaning without coming true. If so, that implies that dreams are generally associated with the future. We should not be dreaming our future we should be planning, preparing and working our future. Dreams can be confused with divination. Today, what might be considered as manipulating energy was previously called divination. Fortune tellers, gypsies, mediums, palm readers and psychics operate off of hidden knowledge. Looking into the future through supernatural means, outside of consulting God, is divination, idolatry or witchcraft. DELUSIONAL OR DIRECTIONAL: FACT CHECKING OUR DREAMS Many songs referencing our dreams are actually about our mission and callings. So, what are the significance of our dreams? Dreams are a spiritual experience in the sense that they have no physical origin to them. Dreams allow the physical and psychological aspects of our existence to be periodically rejuvenated. Although our bodies and souls require daily restoration, recovery and sleep; the spirit never rests. This is the realm where dreams operate. Sometimes God choses to communicate with us through dreams. Dreams can link us to the spirit world in ways that our intellect might ignore. Sometimes our attention gets so distracted by everyday life that we lose focus on what's important. Dreams by design are meant to warn and enable us rather than create fear or cripple us. To dream "the impossible dream," dream of a "white Christmas" or to achieve "The American dream" are common expressions that take dreaming out of context. Life is not simply about dream careers, dream cars, dream homes or dream achievements. Dreams are more about awareness and understanding than anything else. Although we "have" dreams, they actually "come" to us. It is not known exactly where in the brain or mind dreams assemble, form or originate. They seem to have multiple purposes at both the physical and psychological aspect of our existence. Dreams are a supernatural complex combination of biological, emotional and spiritual interactions occurring in the brain during sleep. Dreams occur in the brain but have an effect on our minds. Let's make the distinction. The brain and the mind are interconnected but they are individually unique. The brain, located in the head negotiates all of the bodily functions through the neural and hormonal networks from the pituitary gland to the vagus nerve. The brain spends most of its resources autonomously, regulating the body. The remaining balance is allocated to our brain's thinking. When we tell one another to think and use our heads, we're actually referring to what the brain has left. Most of our thinking is deliberated by our mind which runs throughout the body but is centrally located in our gut. These are what we describe as gut feelings. The feelings in our gut is how we settle thoughts in our minds. The physical brain operates electrically and mechanically. The virtual mind operates intuitively and spiritually. The mind operates off of beliefs. The brain operates off of its capabilities. The neural pathways from the brain that we establish, lose or give up on, tells the mind of our intentions concerning it. The mind simply processes whether it can or can't by speaking faith into form. This may be why some amputees can still feel their limb even after it is gone. The mind operates off of intangible unobservable thought. Although it is a powerful force, it cannot speak belief into B.S.! Thought is intuitive and generally operates between external and internal limits. Thought is easy to refer to and use because we instinctively exercise it even during sleep. However, thoughts intuitive attributes, makes it difficult to define in terms of exactly how it works. Thought is spirit driven! Please take note of the difference between thoughts in a dream, thoughts of exercising faith and thoughts for holding a belief! Remember, we cannot change our brains, but we can change our minds. This illustrates the dynamic capacity of thought. Thought is not static. We have some control over our own destiny. Maybe that's why we dream. We cannot dream without sleeping. Dreaming is not something directly under our control. Many sayings regarding dreams are deceptive. There is no such thing as the "American dream." These are simply the dreams we have in America. Nightmares are not really dreams! They are invasive images or memories designed to disturb our consciousness. They infiltrate our minds for the express purpose of haunting us. Spirits often infect our thoughts and attempt to corruption us whenever and wherever they can, including within our dreams. Dreams are private and operate within the "sounds of silence" until they are told. THY WORD IS A LAMP TO MY FEET AND A LIGHT TO MY PATHA new year is upon us. This is a time for resolutions, ambitions, goals and dreams. There is sure to be lots of hype that we can attach hope to. This is when we are told to dream our dream. The phrase "dream your dream" generally means to allow oneself to experience dreams without judgment or interference. This out of context phrase, encourages individuals to let go of societal expectations and embrace the unconscious minds' messages. Selling something like dreams, that cannot be brokered, is an easy profession this time of year. Unlike dieting and quitting smoking, selling a dream requires very little work initially. The psychic energy required to buy into a dream comes with lots of momentum but usually has no lasting substance. Dreams still have significance as a spiritual conduit for God to communicate with us. There are approximately 21 dreams of significance recorded in the Bible. They all share similar characteristics. The dreams we have should be examined under the same scrutiny. God spoke to Abraham, Jacob, Joseph, Daniel, Kings, Pharaohs, Wise Men and Peter through visions and dreams. Joseph shared a dream with his brothers that almost led to his death! That same dream brought him into captivity, slavery and imprisonment but ultimately to authority, power and prestige. Today we have the principles and standards found within the bible. No former or future dreams and revelations can supersede the Biblical teachings relative to man's design, intent and purpose. “Behold, I am against them that prophesy false dreams, saith the LORD, and do tell them, and cause my people to err by their lies, and by their lightness; yet I sent them not, nor commanded them: therefore they shall not profit this people at all, saith the LORD.” No further revelations are needed. No new prophecies are required. Standards unlike laws and rules span time in spite of life's vicissitudes (adjustments or changes). God's standard and ways are unchanging. We need the guidance of God's word shining as a lamp to our feet and a light to our path. A DREAM IS MORE THAN AN IDEA, NOTION OR THOUGHT IT CARRIES THE ENERGY OF SPIRITWhat is a dream? Where do they come from? When are they created? Why do we have them? Does everybody have them? Do any or all of them have meanings? We have discovered some answers to these questions. We can reach many objective accurate assessments if we are honest with ourselves. Anyone that dreams has to go to sleep. Dreamers need an imagination and a memory. There is no level of expertise required to talk about or interpret dreams. This is one area everyone is qualified to discuss. Let's describe some things we all can agree to about dreams. Dreams are creations. They have a virtual/imaginary origin that applies to and interfaces with our real existence. By definition a dream is a succession of images, ideas, emotions and sensations that usually occur involuntarily in the mind during certain stages of sleep. One hypothesis defines dreaming as a way to act out unconscious desires in a safe or "unreal" setting. Presumably to do so in reality would be unacceptable or even detrimental. Once a dream is known it can be owned. This implies that just having a dream is simple, anybody can do it. The next step is to own the dream. Only after this occurs can we live out the dreams. Although dreams manifest as depicted acts, programs or stories outside of reality they can have real effects on our lives. We can find it convenient to classify dreams as one of two types. The first category is either lucid or involuntary dreams that occur during sleep. The second category is a desirable state or condition we hope to achieve through conscious awareness and effort. Both categories appear to coexist and give expression to one another. The safety of the "type one" dream gives us the ability to pursue any "type two" dream. The coexistence of our sensory faculties with our intellectual faculties, that makes anything created in our minds possible to materialize, is another way of defining a dream. The term "defining" is by no stretch of the imagination firm or fast. The examples we use are an attempt to present a focal point for the conceptualization of the idea not a definition. In fact all of the principles and concepts in our writings, should not be regarded as absolute or concrete. They are only the pictures we paint in our efforts to present that thought. We take no responsibility for the source only the synthesis. DREAMs are not for sale |
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Nothing occurs in a vacuum except for creation itself. Anyone unaware of or disconnected from today's news is probably in isolation or on vacation. The number of issues highlighted by individual interests and rotated into the plethora of problems and spotlight on multimedia channels is overwhelming. A day of reckoning is inevitable. This is being called "The Metacrisis." The term in its simplicity means a crisis of crisis. This is not new; it is now exponentially amplified. In this post we will attempt to combine and consolidate the conduct, causes and consequences behind many of the crisis we deal with today. Although it is complicated, we will attempt to simplify both the causes and effects. Once again, nothing we say here is written in stone. We take no credit for the source only the synthesis. Although this was not originally intended to be such, as it is being researched and composed, we must come to the conclusion that it is a predictive post. A prediction or forecast implies that some methodology is working behind having a knowledge of something before it comes into being, existence or happens. We are not prophets in the sense of foretelling the future. We are simply interpreters of the handwriting everyone can see written on the wall. The Bible has a 100 percent accuracy rate. It is what we use as a basis for our flawed insights. Spiritual insight trumps all of science. Predictive markets like "POLYMARKET" function outside of spiritual insight but still have impressive success rates. What would happen if algorithms were based upon the spirit in which we operate and the systems we use to forge our destiny. This goes far beyond the zeitgeist or spirit of our time. To parse our economic, medical, political, social, spiritual and technical ecosystems into one collective theme is difficult at best. Many of our patrons will continue to see what we present through the rose-colored glasses they wear. Spiritual discernment taches us to understand that how we see things often takes precedent over what we see. We know in part and speak what we believe in part. Perspective is the bias of our human condition. The "spirit" in which we accept and deal with things is often indicative of the things we will allow to be presented and promoted to us! The very thought of "things," that others even contemplate, will be offensive to our sensibilities based on the standards of our ethical and moral beliefs. This directly relates to how we value life. For example, the very idea of murdering someone for any reason should be questioned on the basis of the commandment that says, "thou shall not kill!" No interpretation is needed to understand this commandment. It's plain and simple, don't kill. Is there ever a reason to kill? Remember this, "WHATEVER SPIRITS WE INDULGE WE ALLOW."
THE BIG PICTURE
The BIG picture is often difficult to see. One of the reasons is that it is so broad or wide that being a part of it or too close to it obscures the full perspective. No one can see their own eyeball. The BIG picture often takes us full circle. It's amazing how civilizations that once worshipped the sun now hide from it. This is similar to the story of the blind men and the elephant. The parable of the blind men and an elephant is a story of a group of blind men who had never come across an elephant before and attempted to find out what the elephant was like by touching it. Each blind man felt a different part of the animal's body. They each described the animal based on their limited experience. Of course, their descriptions differed from one another. In some versions each one suspected the others of dishonesty and in others they came to blows. The moral of the parable is that humans have a tendency to claim absolute truth based on their limited, subjective experiences. As a result, we tend to discount and minimize other people's limited, subjective experiences which may be equally true. This is an ancient Indian parable. Many of us are highly opinionated. Opinions are expressions of beliefs based on a judgement or view we perceive about something that is formed from partial, not full, facts or knowledge. It is easy to rush to hasty conclusions when we say, "that's all I need to know." There is always a bigger picture and sometimes it spans experiences that have occurred over time which we are unaware of and have no way of considering. Most of us are unaware and unexposed to the BIG picture. Big business, Billionaires, Financial entities, Higher government officials and most levels of law enforcement get exposed to a bigger and wider view. What is the reason behind so much of the drug trafficking into and throughout the United States? Does not demand drive supply? Should we operate government policy based on real estate acquisitions or the control of Greenland as a strategic necessity? What are the side effects of American values on the rest of the world? There is a BIG picture behind all of the little things we experience concurrently and consecutively. Why are the BIG Epstein files due to be released so slow coming, so small and so redacted? Are there other high officials, PRESIDENTS and prominent people involved? Does the BIG picture in geopolitics suggest that the pie has already been cut into specific sizes among specific rulers and wealth elite? Does it suggest that what we see playing out before us is how they decided for the world to be divided? Are African nations, Greenland, South America, Ukraine and other countries pieces in a new balance of world power? The BIG biologic and computer picture suggests that "gain of function" and "artificial intelligence" are two different sides of the same coin called advancements in technology. Teaching viruses and other pathogens to evolve quickly and unnaturally in the name of research is almost the same as teaching a computer to learn all that we know and then teach itself. The BIG geopolitical picture suggests that while economies in Africa, Greece, other countries and continents were struggling, China's "Belt and Roads" initiative had a significant effect. Their investments helped to rescue societies in dire straits while the "west" simply watched. The BIG economic and trade picture suggests that while the "west" was using "SWIFT" to financially cripple the banks of governments who did not comply with or violated western dictates, these countries devised ways around it. Frozen "Russian" assets did not cripple their economy. They circumvented the worlds firmly established "debt based financial systems" through, barter, crypto and other trading organizations like "BRIC." The BIG military buildup in the Caribbean suggests that the ongoing drug trade interventions are only a smokescreen for flexing and preserving our economic, military and political influence in the western hemisphere. We have a major shipping port to protect and an aggressive agenda to follow which is designed to maintain our dominance close to home. Does the "BIG PICTURE" suggest that the war on drugs is now focusing more on the source and suppliers than the pushers and end users? Does it not stand to reason that the richest nation with the most resources and the most agencies managing them, to be the easiest target for corruption and greed? Let's face it, the "spirit of greed" is in operation from Wall Street to the White House and this is nothing new! Why are the majority of our elected official lawmakers in Washington D.C. millionaires? The sad fact of the matter is that seeing one coach roach means that there are many others. Spirits do not operate according to party affiliation, culture, ethnicity, geography, nationality or race. Spirits do take advantages of the nuances within these categories, this is how corruption can be exposed at some levels without associating its cross-contamination at others. We should not be naive to the purging processes designed to expose lower hanging decaying fruit while protecting higher levels of rotting on the same tree. The "BIG PICTURE" helps us to take our own personal biases into account. The "BIG PICTURE" can help us recognize when "sunk cost fallacies" keep our "neocortex" from facing the inevitable now that generally override our "amygdala" of an impractical future. This aphorism plainly shows how cognitive biases work. Our ability to exercise rationale and reason in the present, over the feelings and emotions of the future, tie tomorrow's destiny to yesterday's decisions. It takes wisdom to decipher the handwriting on the wall visible to us all. Remember that when the elephants fight and go on a rampage, it is the seemingly insignificant grass that gets trampled underfoot!
THE FACTS AND THE FRAMING
TODAY THE "BIG PICTURE" WE PRESENT WILL SPAN THOUGHTS, REALMS, SPHERES, TERRITORIES AND BELIEFS. AS ALWAYS, OUR VIEW WILL BE PRESENTED FROM A SPIRITUAL PERSPECTIVE. HOW WE ACKNOWLEDGE AND INCLUDE GOD IN ALL OF TODAY'S MATTERS IS CRITICAL. PROPER CONTEXT YEILDS EVER MORE PRECISE CLARITY. THE PRINCIPLES BEHIND HOW SPIRITS OPERATE AND MANIFEST ALONG WITH HOW WE RATIONALIZE AND REASON ARE TWO OF THE MOST SIGNIFICANT FACTORS IN HOW LIFE UNFOLDS. WE MUST BE AWARE OF BOTH THE NATURAL AND SPIRITUAL PUPPET MASTERS THAT MANIPULATE US! THIS THEME HAS BEEN AND CONTINUES TO BE CENTRAL TO ALL OF OUR POSTS. THIS MESSAGE IS ABOUT HOW TO INTERPRET THE MUDDLE. NEW ADVANCEMENTS IN TECHNOLOGY WILL NOT SAVE US, ONLY GOD CAN DO THAT! FOLLOWERS THAT LISTEN TO OUR SUMMARIES CANNOT UNHEAR WHAT THEY SAY. READERS OF THESE WORDS CANNOT UNKNOW THE KNOWLEDGE THEY DELIVER. WE ARE NOT DESIGNED TO FORGET. THERE WILL BE TIMES WHEN WE WILL HAVE DIFFICULTY RECALLING THINGS BUT THEY ARE STILL SOMEWHERE WITHIN. THIS IS WHY SO MANY STRUGGLE WITH FORGIVNESS. THE NOTION THAT WE CAN FORGIVE AND FORGET IS IRRATIONAL. FORGIVENESS INVOLVES RESOLUTION WITHOUT RETALIATION OR REVENGE. THE BIG PICTURE WE PRESENT IS NOT NECESSARILY PRETTY. THIS IS A WAR. THERE WILL BE CASUALTIES, FIGHTERS AND VICTIMS, THERE ARE NO OTHER CATEGORIES! THIS SPIRITUAL WARFARE IS REAL. UNFORTUNATELY, BY MOST, IT IS RARELY RECOGNIZED...
When it comes to dealing with differences about issues and our opinions, we all tend to frame things through a narrative consistent with our personal beliefs and convictions. Many people think that new human discoveries are actually new. In reality there is nothing really new under the sun. Just because we have become aware of something does not make it new! Columbus did not discover America it was already here. Our knowledge of things that exist or existed is just that. The things we come across and unearth are not ours. Inheritance is God's gift to us. Ownership is a myth. We bring nothing into the world, and it is certain we cannot take anything out. We can make claims and patent discoveries, but our inventions and innovations are simply a by-product of our human nature. Consider the fact that a perfect God created a perfect environment (world) for a perfectly created man, perfectly. WE WERE MADE PERFECTLY, NOT BUILT TO BREAK! Perfect is without defect or flaw. So, it stands to reason that the only possible change perfect can transition to is imperfection. We carry the traits of our parents. Therefore, we tend to be like our father who made us. Genetically we inherit and are predisposed to being creative. Creativity comes with a responsibility to use the things we develop and invent to benefit all of mankind rather than for personal gain. Why do we manufacture bombs and bullets? What is the purpose of competition and conquest? Have we corrupted and perverted the very cause of our existence?
THE CIRCLE AND CYCLES OF LIFE
Life is an interconnected collection of ongoing activities events and existences simultaneously interacting in an individual but interdependent manner. It may be difficult to see how "fire" has anything to do with "water" because they are polar opposites, but they do coexist in ways many people are unaware of. History does not repeat itself, but it does mirror and resemble the past. Life is filled with patterns. Light and darkness correspond to circadian rhythms, Fibonacci sequences appear in nature with plant structures, animal patterns, and cosmic formations. They are even applied in technical analysis for investing. The symmetry found in the wings of butterfly's speak to these phenomena. Yin and Yang represent complementary forces that are opposites yet interconnected. True patterns always reveal repetitions with purpose and guiding rules. Life is not just random repeating occurrences. Patterns always follow a certain logic that may not be obvious to us until we are enlightened or they are revealed. The age-old question to the meaning of life is obvious through spiritual eyes. Enlightenment simply means the eyes have been opened. We were born with them open but most of us were never taught to develop them and they gradually kept closing. By the time we fully developed or natural senses, we became so dependent upon them that we failed to couple them with our spiritual senses and just called it "intuition."
THE COMPLEXITY OF THE UNIVERSE AND ITS INHABITANTS
It should be obvious to most of us that universally life in general is a complex conglomerate of things. "There is more to be seen than can ever be seen and more to do than can ever be done." This is why science has divided itself into multiple branches such as natural sciences like astronomy, biology, chemistry and physics, social sciences like economics, psychology and sociology, formal sciences like logic and mathematics, even applied sciences like engineering and medicine. Unfortunately, spiritual sciences like angels, creation, and supernatural realms have been left to religious beliefs and superstitions. Because the subject matter of existence is so vast mankind has segmented life into these sciences to better study them. Each branch is filled with multiple nuances that can cover a lifetime. Although these sciences have been separated, they should not be Siloed. These categories intersect and overlap. For instance, pressure has a direct relationship with a vacuum as does flesh with spirit. The one characteristic all of existence and life have in common and exchange is energy. There is no action, activity, conversation or occurrence of any kind that does not involve energy. We define energy in terms of ability, capacity, interaction, motion, potential and power. Energy is a property of all known existing life and matter. Let's consider energies' effect from an economic and financial perspective. The value of anything is measured by its worth. We place value and ascribe worth based on standards that exclude energy! Value is subjective; it is based on what anyone is willing to consider in exchange for something else they have. Worth is intrinsic; it is the true measure of something based on real and fundamental factors. Price equals value is a shortsighted and simplistic economic myth. A "value proposition" in marketing is a concise statement of actual benefits. What cannot be bought or purchased like air, eco-systems, forests, rain, sun and water are considered extrinsic externalities. These forms of energy are not given a "market price" until we exploit them and extract value out of them. The rain forests become more valuable as we chop them down. The oceans, mountains and valleys grow in price, value and worth as we extract the foods, fruit, metals, minerals, oil and other resources for our benefit from them. The energy already in them is not usually priced. The energy required to "rape" and use them for our purposes, good or bad, is the energy that's priced in. Even unseen energy has value and sooner or later we will pay the cost for ignoring it. Does the outrageous rising cost of potting soil and peat moss reflect the ongoing deforestation in the Brazilian wilderness?
SCIENCE AND SPIRIT IS NOT A PARADOX
We live in highly scientific and technical world. As a result, we are continually being bombarded with numerous emerging technologies. Unfortunately, our oldest and most powerful technology is still being underutilized. There is a scientific and technical side to faith as well as a spiritual side to science. Although most people separate the two, they are intricately intertwined together. The "power of mind" connects us to God, the universe and one another. The application of science describes the energy or force behind that connection. Faith is not only a technique but also a technology that ALWAYS works, because faith is. When we apply or exercise a faith that does not work, it means that we are not utilizing real faith. We do not need faith to work (it always does) we need to work faith! The "way" faith works has never changed. There is a scientific and technical side to religion as well as a spiritual side to science. Although most people separate the two they are intricately intertwined together. Everything in the universe exists in a manner that at some minuscule level impacts EVERYTHING else. Jesus introduced and represented a revolutionary scientific way of thinking, saying and doing. Some of the same results achieved by science and medicine today were reportedly demonstrated by Jesus in a day and time where superstitious, mysticism and magical beliefs were logically infused with science and religion. The scientific method is an empirical method of acquiring knowledge that has characterized the development of science since at least the 17th century. Most of our learned beliefs are supported by tradition, superstition, science or religion. But in reality, it's not the system we use as much as the accuracy of the source. The murky relationship between the unknown, the mysterious, the mystical and the magical can lead us to questionable and irrational conclusions.
ALL ENERGY HAS SPIRITUAL ORIGIN
Although many people's present mindset is stuck on separating science and spirit, we should see them as connected in terms of energy. Thought is a form of energy and spirit is that energy's source. Science is the systematic study of behaviors and the structures they affect. Yes, we should be able to say that science is actually the proof that the spirit world does exist! It stands to reason that if these two realms exist then at some level they interact and are interrelated. Our aim and desire here is an attempt to describe, not define, some of those relationships. We must first accept that there is no such thing as an accident or random event. Destiny, fate, happenstance, karma and luck appear to operate and are embraced as a means to define and clarify what we cannot explain. The application and manifestations of science and spirit are interrelated. All things are interrelated and occur coincidentally in life. Pandemics, epidemics and other endemic characteristics are not random events that occur without warning. They are a by-product of societies self-inflicted vulnerabilities. It is the structures and systems of our functioning society that gives rise to the very existence of most of our man-made calamities. Think about it; without cars and trucks there would be few traffic accidents and without planes there would be no plane crashes, but without modern transportation the distribution of food, goods and services would be dramatically different. Overall, we cannot say that it would be better or worse, only different. This is why it is important to consider the effect of our advancements on the delicate balance within this shared bubble called the atmosphere. It always comes down to sowing and reaping, also known as cause and effect. We share in the cause of whatever affects us all. There is a science to spirituality which integrates all of the individual sciences into a unified system that describes our relationship in the universe. Conventional science falls short of defining paranormal phenomena and inexplicable mysteries. Even scientist are forced to use descriptive labels like "Black Holes" when the evidence only reveals a "blank slate."
There is a science and order to every dimension of the universe including the spiritual realms. What we need to understand is that not only are we subject to the laws of these realms, but we can also use these laws to manipulate effects and operate cause in our realm. If we understand what is behind all universal order and how it operates, we can add our individual patch to the quilt of life. With this insight we have the capacity to create our own virtual garden of Eden. We can now work with the laws of cause and effect which are at the core of all phenomena. Only by embracing this truth will we be able to make scientific sense out of how spiritual cause manifests natural effects
Let's face it, order is not accidental. Either there is or was an author, force, energy, plan, purpose and power behind life; or it's just a random, arbitrary, indiscriminate and haphazard occurrence of events that operate without connection or control. We believe that nothing happens in a vacuum except creation. Everything that exists is partially defined by its relationship to everything else. Is it possible that our individual freedom of thought, expressions and actions considered personal choice effects more than just ourselves? Does not the operation of the universe effect all the species within it? Isn't it obvious that there are other realms besides the one we exist in? It is not unusual to acknowledge the existence of spirit. Both religion and superstition have a spiritual component to them. Our belief in a spiritual realm may be impacted by experiences, indoctrination or other non-empirical evidence. However, somehow, we intuitively believe in it. Most energy is invisible. Light travels in waves and is one of the few forms of energy visible to the human eye. Gravity, magnetism, warmth, cold, wind, electricity, pressure, sound and radio waves are all evidenced by their physical manifestations but cannot be seen.
An idea has no physical form until it is expressed verbally, embraced in our invisible minds and acted upon. History has shown us that a thought or point of view transmitted from a single individual can influence, contaminate and/or permeate the consciousness of multitudes. It is impossible to kill a thought or destroy an idea. We may refute, reject or suppress them by burning books and murdering people but the idea can live on and inspire a nation. All of creation is a manifestation of spiritual energy exercised in the natural realm of existence. Whether we believe in or acknowledge a source or originator of that manifestation makes no difference. The creation is the evidence of the creator. All perceptible existence must have a source of origin, it is undeniable. If we can identify with the "power of words" to cause mental anguish, the "power of stress" to cause physical illness and the "power of weather" to affect our mood; surely, we can relate to the "power of speech" to create matter.
Although we "ARE" spiritual beings we tend to operate in the realm or state we perceive ourselves to be in. No physical evidence or logical reasoning has power to change an embraced belief. What a fool believes he sees, no wise man has the power to reason away. The things we embrace that "appear" to be, regardless of fact, seemingly feel better then believing in invisible forces. Some of our beliefs arise from illogical conclusions not facts. Only enlightenment can conquer embraced deception. Awareness precedes illumination. Our familiar beliefs create credible, even if incorrect, comfort zones. The lowest hanging fruit is the first to be picked. Meaning the simplest solutions get first consideration. Could this be why so many of us seem to pay so little attention to our spiritual faculties. We were birthed as spiritual beings but instead of nurturing it we abandoned it. We primarily focus on touch, taste, smelling, seeing and hearing, our visible tangible sensory faculties. We use our intellectual invisible intangible faculties like perception, reason, intuition, memory, will and imagination but they work in the background. When we bring them to the forefront we become in a better balance with the universe. Energy is developed, directed, restrained and trained. All of our energy from eating and appetites to cravings and desires must be trained. Everything from anger to sexual energy must be contained, trained and released properly. Ethical, legal and moral standards are designed to set boundaries. Remember all people are spiritual beings having a human experience though a physical body with their intellectual minds. There are rules and standards that we must learn and obey to correctly govern energy of all kinds.
There is a science and order to every dimension of the universe including the spiritual realms. What we need to understand is that not only are we subject to the laws of these realms, but we can also use these laws to manipulate effects and operate cause in our realm. If we understand what is behind all universal order and how it operates, we can add our individual patch to the quilt of life. With this insight we have the capacity to create our own virtual garden of Eden. We can now work with the laws of cause and effect which are at the core of all phenomena. Only by embracing this truth will we be able to make scientific sense out of how spiritual cause manifests natural effects
Let's face it, order is not accidental. Either there is or was an author, force, energy, plan, purpose and power behind life; or it's just a random, arbitrary, indiscriminate and haphazard occurrence of events that operate without connection or control. We believe that nothing happens in a vacuum except creation. Everything that exists is partially defined by its relationship to everything else. Is it possible that our individual freedom of thought, expressions and actions considered personal choice effects more than just ourselves? Does not the operation of the universe effect all the species within it? Isn't it obvious that there are other realms besides the one we exist in? It is not unusual to acknowledge the existence of spirit. Both religion and superstition have a spiritual component to them. Our belief in a spiritual realm may be impacted by experiences, indoctrination or other non-empirical evidence. However, somehow, we intuitively believe in it. Most energy is invisible. Light travels in waves and is one of the few forms of energy visible to the human eye. Gravity, magnetism, warmth, cold, wind, electricity, pressure, sound and radio waves are all evidenced by their physical manifestations but cannot be seen.
An idea has no physical form until it is expressed verbally, embraced in our invisible minds and acted upon. History has shown us that a thought or point of view transmitted from a single individual can influence, contaminate and/or permeate the consciousness of multitudes. It is impossible to kill a thought or destroy an idea. We may refute, reject or suppress them by burning books and murdering people but the idea can live on and inspire a nation. All of creation is a manifestation of spiritual energy exercised in the natural realm of existence. Whether we believe in or acknowledge a source or originator of that manifestation makes no difference. The creation is the evidence of the creator. All perceptible existence must have a source of origin, it is undeniable. If we can identify with the "power of words" to cause mental anguish, the "power of stress" to cause physical illness and the "power of weather" to affect our mood; surely, we can relate to the "power of speech" to create matter.
Although we "ARE" spiritual beings we tend to operate in the realm or state we perceive ourselves to be in. No physical evidence or logical reasoning has power to change an embraced belief. What a fool believes he sees, no wise man has the power to reason away. The things we embrace that "appear" to be, regardless of fact, seemingly feel better then believing in invisible forces. Some of our beliefs arise from illogical conclusions not facts. Only enlightenment can conquer embraced deception. Awareness precedes illumination. Our familiar beliefs create credible, even if incorrect, comfort zones. The lowest hanging fruit is the first to be picked. Meaning the simplest solutions get first consideration. Could this be why so many of us seem to pay so little attention to our spiritual faculties. We were birthed as spiritual beings but instead of nurturing it we abandoned it. We primarily focus on touch, taste, smelling, seeing and hearing, our visible tangible sensory faculties. We use our intellectual invisible intangible faculties like perception, reason, intuition, memory, will and imagination but they work in the background. When we bring them to the forefront we become in a better balance with the universe. Energy is developed, directed, restrained and trained. All of our energy from eating and appetites to cravings and desires must be trained. Everything from anger to sexual energy must be contained, trained and released properly. Ethical, legal and moral standards are designed to set boundaries. Remember all people are spiritual beings having a human experience though a physical body with their intellectual minds. There are rules and standards that we must learn and obey to correctly govern energy of all kinds.
WHAT DO WE CALL ENERGY?
THE MIXUP WITH THE MARVELOUS MAKEUP OF MANKIND
We were not designed to die or built to break. The unfortunate fact is that we poison ourselves and our planet with our own products. We practice sin and produce stress through disobedience and rebellion. This is just the spiritual side of the coin. Today's trend is to trust more and more in science and technology and less and less on natural and supernatural assistance. It's not unusual, from day to day to hear or read about some breakthrough or promising discovery. Discovery means we just found out, not that it never existed before we gained the knowledge of it! Believing predominately in man's limited ability to conquer all of his problems erodes our faith in God. We are being bombarded with information and knowledge that does not include or even remotely mingle God into the mix. Many people no longer really by practice believe in God. Most accept the concept of a God and deceive themselves into thinking that such a process amounts to faith in God. "And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient." This verse and those that follow indicate that as free moral agents God allows those who rejected Him to follow their own sinful inclinations that results in a perverted mindset. This level of corruption permeates the policies and thought processes that we have, and project from one to another. This principle plainly presents itself in today's practices. Many people have a form of Godliness; they go to church on Sundays and give to charities, but in their personal practices they remain insulated and isolated from the real battle.
UNDERSTANDING WHAT SPIRIT IS
Energy of all kinds enables. Wind, rain, lighting and all atmospheric conditions in general carry the energy of weather. Water, rocks and the complex mixture of what we call soil have kinetic and potential energy. Sometimes the narrow definitions of science miss the full spiritual significance of what energy is, where it comes from and how it actually operates. We have learned how to harness energy and use it for lighting, transportation and all types of work. We have broken it down into its most basic components and somehow feel and think that we have absolute control over it until we don't. Energy, life and spirit are inseparable even if we define them individually. As such any explanation regarding how they interact is limited by our finite minds. We can only describe the working of spirit, not define it. Many scholars and scientist choose to ignore the spiritual aspect of our existence due to this fact. Never-the-less pretending something does not exist does not negate it. Biology, gravity and the spiritual realm continue in perpetuity whether we believe in them or not. They cannot be defied only applied into our existence. Consciousness is much more than awakened awareness; it encompasses our spiritual connectivity to all of life. Both the financial and liquor industries have adopted the use of spiritual metaphors to describe the characteristics and conditions associated with various behaviors and effects. Animal spirits was a term used by John Maynard Keynes in his 1936 book The General Theory of Employment, Interest and Money. The terminology described the instincts, proclivities and emotions that he believed influenced human behaviors. He measured the values in terms of consumer confidence. This is the same factor that influences investor behavior and market dynamics. They also say that such spirits often drive market trends and volatility. The term "wine and spirits" has its roots in ancient civilizations. The term "spirits" is derived from the Latin word "spiritus," which means breath or essence. It was once used to describe the concentrated essence of distilled alcohol. Many people have a limited understanding of what energy is. This in turn carries over to the understanding of spirit. Most energy is invisible! Air, electricity, gravity, light, magnetism, moisture, temperature, thought and wind are all examples of energy. we cannot physically see them, but we can feel them and/or observe their effects. Spirit carries the same characteristics. In fact, energy and spirit are so interrelated that we will not find one without the other. There is a "science of spirit," an etiquette throughout the invisible empire of intangible "spiritual" substance. This energy of life contains the glue which holds everything together. Spirit like gravity has a force; like magnetism its presence has a pull. We can sense and feel it like wind, and it can spread like fire in the shapeless way of flowing water. Putting all of these attributes together barely describes SPIRIT. Whether we acknowledge it or not the foundation of LIFE is spirit. The underlying force behind our attitudes and behaviors are spirit. Our attitude towards, behavior by, feelings about and learned life habits affects the spirit in which life is perceived to occur. Many of us have "pet peeves." These are the nuanced and particular personal continual annoyances that we hate to indulge under any conditions. We treat them with our own brand of righteous indignation privately and sometimes publicly. Most of us adopt these "spirits of intolerance" unknowingly and nurture them over a lifetime. Spirits can often be discerned and categorized by the behaviors they manifest within the people they inhabit. The "spirit of arrogance" often accompanies those who rule under the culture on unchecked authority. Bullies generally project a "spirit of dominance and superiority" often distinguished by calling other people names or degrading them in ways that demean them. Leaders can easily be seduced through their egos by such spirits. Many succumb to a spirit of belligerence and narcissism that swallows them up in pride. This is why we all must control our own spirit in line with ethical, moral and spiritual standards! Our individual spirit, "the spirit of man," represents the energy of our own personal consciousness. We are obligated to control and regulate the "spirit" of our thinking, feelings, emotions and behaviors according to higher standards; not necessarily those of our own!
THE ARTIFICIAL, NATURAL, SUPERFICIAL, SUPERNATURAL & SYNTHETIC
Everything is real but everything is not natural. In the world of spirit and substance there is a category we call artificial. Behaviors and things deemed as artificial are made or produced by human beings rather than occurring naturally or normally. Anything that is contrived, false or insincere can qualify as being artificial. The word "artificial" is an adjective that we use to describe but not fully define something. We must be careful how we apply it. Something is natural if it follows a "normal," standard or usual course of coming into action or existence. Nature, which does not include mankind is natural. The world is filled with superficial as opposed to sincere actions, affirmations, beliefs, images, symbols and substances. On the surface they appear to be genuine but in reality, their existence lacks depth and may even be fake. What we call the "supernatural" is often described as an event, manifestation or occurrence that cannot be explained. The supernatural is usually attributed to some energy or force that defies natures' laws and goes beyond scientific understanding. A "synthetic" is and can be described as a proposition or substance made up or manufactured by other than natural means. Synthetics imitate and can be a substitute for food, light, logic and materials. Synthetics are usually engineered for specific qualities and purposes like polyester in fabrics and acrylic for glass. The use of plastics has had an effect on almost every aspect of manufacturing, shipping and storage known to man. There are very few things that have not been modified and reinvented. We believe that it is important to maintain some traditional standards that hold the line when it comes to artificial food artificial intelligence and artificial light! Yes, it's real but is it natural, superficial, supernatural and or synthetic?
WISDOM LIVES BETWEEN CLARITY & WHAT WE CALL CONTRADICTIONS
Many people are superstitious whether they acknowledge it or not. Superstitions generally fit a belief in something we want to believe. Superstitions can be based on experiences or teachings interpreted as actual and factual. We all tend to form beliefs based off of experiences that are correlated and embraced as fact. Our interpretations may or may not be accurate, but most of the time they are accepted and discussed as if they really are. Wisdom lives between clarity and contradiction, and when it is ignored, anarchy fills that gap! Neuroscience is still searching for answers as to how we exist, operate and think. As limited beings with unlimited potential, will what we call contradictions eventually evolve into understanding? What is mind over matter? How can a people who believe in a government of the people by the people and for the people stand by quietly when even pastors protesting peaceably in public can be shot in the head with "non-lethal" ammunition? Where do the preachers of these "Mega-churches" stand? Was not JESUS, as a political prisoner, executed by the government under the watchful approval and eyes of his days religious leaders? Do we limit our outcry to only those not murdered by political sanction or government officials? Ethical, legal and moral principles do not have to align with political affiliation. As a matter of fact, they rarely if ever do. The reluctance to label "sin" as "sin" and the negligence to address the realm of "spirit," clouds and obscures most of us from the realities that truth seeks to reveal to us all. Wisdom lives between clarity and contradiction, and when it is ignored, anarchy fills that gap! Is not murder under any guise (appearance, form, likeness, presentation, semblance, shape) is still murder? Whether it's done to attendees or speakers at concerts and gatherings or disarmed and helpless enemy combatants, what is the rationale for murder? When and where does ideology trump humanity? When justification becomes subjective, in essence aren't we saying that anyone can have their own truth and that anything goes? "Therefore thou art inexcusable, O man, whosoever thou art that judgest: for wherein thou judgest another, thou condemnest thyself; for thou that judgest doest the same things." That's the way the Bible puts it. The common man puts it this way. "What's good for the goose is good for the gander." This is the idiom regular people use. The phrase states that the same rules or standards should apply to everyone. It is often used in discussions about justice, equity, and fairness. This saying highlights the need for consistent treatment across different individuals or groups. For example, if one person is allowed certain privileges, others in similar situations should be granted the same privileges. Pardons and privileges differ from forgiveness and reconciliation. WAKE UP! The spiritual aspect of our existence does not conform to the imbalances we perpetrate and practice in our irrational minds. Wisdom lives between clarity and contradiction, and when it is ignored, anarchy fills that gap! Wisdom exists in multiple forms. It is spiritual and has a distinct footprint. Reading through Proverbs chapter 8 and 9 gives us a glimpse into the way wisdom works.
THINGS BREAK: UNDERSTANDING SIN, sickness,
MEDICINE, TREATMENTS & HEALING
Something is broken and we broke it. The fix cannot be applied without a fight. Although we were setup to succeed, our unintended failure was designed and engineered by forces and powers that took advantage of our very own nature. This is what is being exploited by "the prince of the power of the air." The missing link in the puzzle that many have failed to see is that sin preceded the advent of sickness. Now we know why we get sick although we were made so perfectly. Ever since sickness afflicted man, remedies and treatments of all sorts have been applied. Like everything else sickness has been exploited for monetary gain and profit. The history of medicine involves the study, documentation and evolution of practices and treatments purported to heal. This also includes their accumulated knowledge over time. There is no greater call or cause of concern than dealing with and remedying issues associated with the human condition. Applied sciences that deal specifically with illnesses using medicinal, surgical and therapeutic methods. So many remedies abound that governments have been forced to categorize and regulate the methods and the practitioners involved. Yet the spirit of the "snake oil salesman" has even infiltrated Big Pharma. The love of money has no boundaries! The human body and all of nature is so vast that without segmenting it into multiple disciplines we would not have achieved the limited level of knowledge and understanding available today. Breakthroughs and new discoveries have and will continue to abound. Medical and mental issues have spiritual aspects to them. Little talked about "transfer addictions" are real. However, some of the same and even additional maladies continue to surface plaguing mankind. In some cases, people with multiple ailments need to see individual doctors that specializes in one discipline of medicine. Sometimes the medications individually prescribed may collectively cause other issues. This is why any general or primary care physician or practitioner needs continual education. Health care providers have an ongoing duty, even beyond "the Hippocratic oath." to be aware of and informed about potential effects and interactions between various drugs and therapies. They should also be abreast of old or outdated practices along with new and current discoveries. Today's tunnel vision that sees only pharmaceutical and surgical solutions effectively denies natural and supernatural interventions. When did food, herbs and plants stop becoming sources of medicine? Why don't we realize that the difference between treatment and healing is the same as the difference between being a continuous customer or temporary patient? What is wrong with revisiting, reevaluating and updating medical and nutritional guidelines established decades ago? How many of us think that the COVID pandemic is over? Why won't the powers that be admit to their mistakes? When we investigate the past, we can incorporate it into the present and include it into the future. Why do we continue to ignore data that contradicts our present profit driven system? Lifestyle and nutrition are just as important as medicines, pills, potions and surgery. Investigating old home remedies is cheaper than deploying most of the new drugs we develop. Between A.I., computers and modern science, the conspiracy to keep us sick makes sense. Is this why for over ten years they have not updated the recommended daily amount of vitamin D most people need? We know that this topic is getting old, but our research repeatedly shows that the majority of people need more than twice as much as they're getting.
THE VITAMIN d MISTAKE!!!!!
UNDERSTANDING WHAT MONEY IS
EXCHANGE is the way of EXISTENCE and LIFE! Anything that is, subsists or has "being"; does so in light of its value compared to something else. Money is loaned and traded into existence. Although it is named and delineated in terms of bills, dollars, marcs, pesos, ruppe, yen and other names they simply represent the power of its effects. The idea that we can represent an action, idea, object or process in a tangible form of exchange is money. Effort or work is a form of energy that although intangible can be measured. Today money is used as that measure. Money is a shared contract that allows a medium of exchange of an agreed stored value. People often misinterpret and fail to understand the scripture that says "for the love of money is the root of all evil." Money represents commerce control and exchange. Money, commonly called "fiat" is neither good nor evil. It is simply a means of exchange. Modern day money is created through debt transactions. Today's debt-based financial system operates on the principle that money is created through debt transactions. The system allows banks to create new money out of thin air by lending to borrowers, who then repay the loans. This results in a money supply that constantly expands, and contracts based on lending and borrowing activities controlled by those on top. This creates a cycle of debt accumulation, where the total debt in the economy grows, leading to potential economic instability and challenges in managing the financial system. The system's reliance on debt also raises concerns about the sustainability of the economy and the potential for wealth redistribution favoring those with access to credit. Today money is hoarded and manipulated in multiple ways. The "Billionaires Boys Club," big banks, governments, hedge funds, insurance companies, private equity, venture capital and other financial institutions jockey for control at their level and pass it down to the next level. The spirit of this system has permeated today's society. What's left is passed down, reallocated and distributed among the constituents at that level to be coveted and divided among them. This cycle continues to dwindle downstream. Whatever is left get divided among those that have the least and need the most. Money is a vehicle of influence and power. The spirit in which it is used is indicative of its effect. Everything has its own "spirit" including money. By spirit we mean "attitude of behavior," "purpose of being" or "character of cause and effect." All of existence, animate and inanimate, contains some essence of spirit. A spirit attached to an inanimate object can also be described as the energy of its existence. Abusing anything or any substance from alcohol to the ground we walk on has consequences. We cannot just randomly abuse nature. Every aspect of nature has spirit. Nature includes all of the collective physical world. This means that plants, animals, the landscape and all the features and products of the earth have spirit. Does this imply that the energy of spirit exists in man-made machines like cars, motors, refrigerators and the myriad of devices we use on a daily basis? Do they demonstrate attitude, individuality, mood and quirks? Can A.I., computers, controllers and robots express "being" and consciousness of spirit? How many of us have owned a temperamental device that works sometimes or requires a certain methodology to get it to operate? Consciousness is a spiritual attribute which process we can observe through monitoring electrical impulses and motion. The billions of neurons in our brains send signals throughout the tissues in our bodies which we "describe" as consciousness. If we create or invent things, do we pass any of our energy into them? Let's assume we do! If so, can we control or harness this energy to operate productively only? Let's conclude that we better!
FINDING OUR PLACE AND PLAYING OUR POSITION
Every individual's world view is shaped by their experiences and exposure to various aspects of life. The human condition or predicament is easily observed by anyone willing to pause and take a break to consider the events and various forks in the road that molded us. Limited knowledge yields limited insight and narrows our perspectives. Growing and learning should lead us to discover more and more of what we don't know. When ignorance is embraced, its by-product can yield intelligence. Intelligence is not the property of the intellectual, it is the tool and trade of the proletariat. The proletariat is a term that refers to a social class of wage-earners whose primary economic value is defined by the power of their labor. This class of people usually lack the economic and political status to effect meaningful change without their joint, collective and united energy that can influence and threaten an establishment's existence and wealth. The proletariat's main weapon is control, influence or ownership of some aspect of the commerce process. Traditionally the proletariat exchanges their control of labor to survive. This bit of leverage has always been threatened by automation. "The Luddites," a group of 19th century textile workers went as far as destroying the machines that had automated processes and replaced them and their jobs. Today computer technologies, A.I. and robots have emerged as a modern threat. Historically, the proletariat has been specifically associated with the lowest economic and social classes in society. People like artisans, builders, carpenters, cleaners, craftsmen, electricians, plumbers and small tradesmen add to the composition of this class. Marxist theory describes the proletariat as the majority of society. The bourgeoisie own the means of production. Overall, the term "proletariat" encapsulates the larger portion of people engaged in unskilled and low skilled labor. This is a class of people with limited resources that have a limited vision of how the overall system is operating. Spiritually, the individual positions we play are mission and purpose oriented. We often refer to the D.I.P. (design, intent and purpose) of all things, and within that the scope of its mission. The mission (duty) of everything that exists is to return to its source. The design of every creature or substance's quest is to return in a better condition than its original created form. The concept goes right along with making our world a better place by having passed through this life. The individual molecules of water gather together and recycle themselves in clouds, lakes, oceans, rain, rivers and streams. No individual drop is more significant than any other. Each of us has a job to do that involves working our way back to the source of our creation through the proper exit door. We entered into this life from our mother's womb clean. When we exit back to the source of our origin, we are solely responsible for the state of our being! No one is born as a criminal; we pick things up along the journey. The goal is to be as clean on the exit as we were at the entrance. This is not hard to do when we see the BIG picture and refuse to get caught up in individual miscellaneous moments.
UNDERSTANDING THE SYSTEMS
A system is any group of things working together operating on a set of principles that produce and promote a governing or prevailing ideology or structure. Everyone and everything are a part of one or more systems whether they know it or not. The current systems of commerce and governance are not in sync with the natural, social and spiritual systems humanity was designed to exist in. This disconnect between what should be cohesive and conjoined entities is behind many of the issues we face today. There is no such thing as a totally independent part in an interdependent system. The logic of separation is a hoax! Although life can be broken down into multiple disparate units, The world functions as an overall composite of systems that rely on one another. The traditional system although already corrupt is transitioning again at an accelerated pace. We are witnessing the death of the career ladder before our very eyes. Human labor, that is manhours of productivity, is rapidly being replaced and substituted by algorithms, AI, apps, computerized innovations and other forms of technological breakthroughs. There are a growing number of AI agents being developed for sale to multiple industries. Once adopted, they can easily replace coders, entry level clerks, receptionists, researchers and a host of other positions traditionally designed to refine skill sets and advance peoples value through experience.
The system we operate under and embrace falsely reifies structures that we are embracing from individual preferences based on greed and selfishness. The idea that it is better (more profitable) to promote monocropping rather than grow things in a diversified system that supports both us, pollinators and other organisms is based on greed. There's enough research to support the fact that we could feed more people with highly diversified acre size farms than through the current methodology of large monocropping. This requires a totally different mindset and financial incentive that blockchain technologies could accommodate. Today, the strategic manipulation of economic, institutional and political power as a new monopoly, has effectively changed the way we do business. The quote "Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely," is attributed to Lord Acton. It expresses the idea that as a person's power increases, their moral sense diminishes. Nature's systems do not concentrate power to one species or one tier of existence. Balanced systems dilute and distribute power that keep the entire system in check.
The system we operate under and embrace falsely reifies structures that we are embracing from individual preferences based on greed and selfishness. The idea that it is better (more profitable) to promote monocropping rather than grow things in a diversified system that supports both us, pollinators and other organisms is based on greed. There's enough research to support the fact that we could feed more people with highly diversified acre size farms than through the current methodology of large monocropping. This requires a totally different mindset and financial incentive that blockchain technologies could accommodate. Today, the strategic manipulation of economic, institutional and political power as a new monopoly, has effectively changed the way we do business. The quote "Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely," is attributed to Lord Acton. It expresses the idea that as a person's power increases, their moral sense diminishes. Nature's systems do not concentrate power to one species or one tier of existence. Balanced systems dilute and distribute power that keep the entire system in check.
EVERYTHING IS PART OF A SYSTEM
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THE CULTURE/SPIRIT OF SYSTEMS AND THE PERSONALITIES THAT DRIVE THEM
It's hard to appreciate the value of systems without understanding that life in and of itself is built upon them. We are obligated and responsible for abiding with, honoring, maintaining, protecting and upgrading them. It's all about systems! The list is endless, so here are a few vital ones. Agricultural systems, biological systems, body systems, climate systems, communication systems, ecosystems, educational systems, financial systems, healthcare systems, justice and legal systems, operating systems (computers), political systems, prison systems, solar systems and weather systems. Each of these systems impact more than just the arena they function in. Weather can affect mood; education can affect earnings, and politics can affect morals. Systems carry spirit. Their characteristics extend into our thinking, beliefs and actions. Systems theory is the practice of modeling the behavior of systems. Most systems tend to have an equilibrium whereby competing forces keep one another in balance. Today the term "systemic risk," generally applies to financial institutions. It is the risk of collapsing an entire financial system or market. It results from the interconnectedness of financial institutions. This is where the failure of one or more seemingly insignificant companies or a specific part or pillar, triggers a cascading domino effect of failures. Without major interventions they usually cause widespread financial instability and devastating economic downturns. Economist have concluded that other than natural disasters, the five main contributors to financial systems collapses are interconnectedness, over-leveraging, risky practices, economic disruptions and regulatory lack or lapses.
There are many other both man-made and natural systems subject to the same conditions. Behind every system there is a culture. A culture is a "way." It is a belief, custom and tradition that operates in the "way" we function and think. Culture is the "way of life" that groups of people establish and accept as their way they do things. This implies ethical, legal, moral, spiritual and traditional values determine their sense of right and wrong. Culture in the form of spirit encompasses and is a part of every kind of system. Business or company culture speaks to the shared values, beliefs, and behaviors shaping how workers interact among themselves, rivals and visitors. Cultures contain dynamics that can be spread, accepted and assimilated by others. Like a contagion and virus or like a belief and teaching once a culture is adopted it becomes a part of that system. It's hard to say whether the systems are the creators of the cultures or if the culture infiltrates the systems. However, one thing for sure is that "spirit" inhabits both of them. A culture allows for various types of expressions, and a system provides the conduit and vehicle to manifest them. Spirits are always at work. There are spirits that take advantage of our temperaments, moods and impulses. We can see and accept them or ignore and deny them. They manifest themselves in the reaction's, rants and raves of those in positions of leadership. Stress will generally summons spirits that might not have surfaced to manifest under ordinary conditions. Like liquor, stress has a way of loosening a tongue, amplifying a reaction or retreating from a duty.
There are many other both man-made and natural systems subject to the same conditions. Behind every system there is a culture. A culture is a "way." It is a belief, custom and tradition that operates in the "way" we function and think. Culture is the "way of life" that groups of people establish and accept as their way they do things. This implies ethical, legal, moral, spiritual and traditional values determine their sense of right and wrong. Culture in the form of spirit encompasses and is a part of every kind of system. Business or company culture speaks to the shared values, beliefs, and behaviors shaping how workers interact among themselves, rivals and visitors. Cultures contain dynamics that can be spread, accepted and assimilated by others. Like a contagion and virus or like a belief and teaching once a culture is adopted it becomes a part of that system. It's hard to say whether the systems are the creators of the cultures or if the culture infiltrates the systems. However, one thing for sure is that "spirit" inhabits both of them. A culture allows for various types of expressions, and a system provides the conduit and vehicle to manifest them. Spirits are always at work. There are spirits that take advantage of our temperaments, moods and impulses. We can see and accept them or ignore and deny them. They manifest themselves in the reaction's, rants and raves of those in positions of leadership. Stress will generally summons spirits that might not have surfaced to manifest under ordinary conditions. Like liquor, stress has a way of loosening a tongue, amplifying a reaction or retreating from a duty.
IT'S EASIER SAID THAN DONE, ISN'T IT?
Thinking saying and doing can be called "the triad of a procession" from formation to implementation. This process has three definite steps that each require different types and amounts of energy. The thought process is often as complicated as the implementation process and sometimes even more so. The logic that some people embrace is as nonsensical as expecting monetary gain using a wishing well. Luck beckons us to throw our coins of lesser value into a park fountain rather than accumulating and saving them. Superstitious people are sophisticated gamblers. Believing in luck is illogical. Casinos and lotteries take advantage of our ignorance. Our country claims to stand on Christian principles. Can we turn a blind eye to the teachings of the Bible, Jesus or moral religious authority? Although some of our religious institutions have fallen short of their calling, we are all responsible for maintaining the moral compass. Our spiritual constitution called the bible.is the world's systemic balance. Jesus called out the religious institutions of his day for their hypocrisy and died for it. Martin Luther called out the institutions of his day and almost met the same fate. Each did it by citing the pure and true written word and holding the powers that be accountable to it. The perspectives these spiritual leaders delivered included the moral, legal, and ethical aspects of the matter. They took their authority from and sided with the tenants of the Bible! We all know that every coin has two sides, but two wrongs don't make a right! Truth may be hidden or suppressed over time, but truth is not hard to find. We can concoct a narrative that colors its context or ignore it, but we cannot change it. The champions of truth apply fact without fear or favor. Those who pervert truth pretend to stand for it by taking a side.
OUR MISSION: SPEAK TRUTH TO POWER
“Because sentence against an evil work is not executed speedily, therefore the heart of the sons of men is fully set in them to do evil.” Choosing a position or taking a side regardless of the consequences or results locks us into the evil that men do. Committing an evil act for good cause sanctions atrocities. Systems by design should set limits and enforce standards even at the expense of failing to achieve specific objectives. In some systems our voice of acceptance or disapproval serves as a limiting factor. Silence is not an option. We either approve or are in opposition to any specific act or general actions through sanctions. We have the power to pronounce sentence through our speech. By saying nothing and not questioning any system, we weaken it by our inaction. Speaking truth to power does not only refer to politics. Speaking truth to power is simply calling right, "right" and wrong, "wrong." The saying "see something say something" only makes sense when there's a standard to maintain. The zeitgeist or "Spirit of The Day" is aggression, division and war. This is a contagious ever spreading spirit that we are involved with. It's obvious but many of us choose blindness. We would know and should know but don't know because it feels better not to know. So now we know! Once knowledge is gained it cannot be unknown. We must be careful because the systems we fail to regulate will eventually consume us too! The truth isn't tricky. Sometimes the truth "appears" boring, so much so, that many of us would actually prefer entertaining a lie. Much of today's entertainment indulges deceit and tolerates mendacity (falsity). The truth will make us free but often it will piss us off first. We generally reject truth when it contradicts our beliefs, feelings or teachings. The Son can set us free, but we will often have to unlock the chains binding us once he supplies the key. There is a spirit (approach, attitude, personality) adept at talking about and around truth without ever speaking truth directly. This "spirit of deception" is skilled in addressing issues by operating through abstractions. This spirit is adept at skillfully using all-inclusive glittering generalities, round-about depictions and vague descriptions.
OUR MISSION: SPEAK TRUTH TO POWER
OPENING THE CAN
STUDY THE LIE AND THEY WILL TELL YOU MORE LIES. STUDY THE TRUTH AND YOU WILL RECOGNISE THE LIES WHEN THEY COME. DON'T GET IT TWISTED! BY RIGIDLY TAKING A SIDE, WE CREATE A DIVIDE. THE POLARIZATION OF THE PEOPLE AND THE PROLETARIAT HAS BEEN PLANNED. IT IS EASIER AND MORE PROFITABLE TO DIVIDE AND CONQUER THEN IT IS TO ADDRESS AND RESOLVE MOST ISSUES. MOST CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ARE PROFIT DRIVEN THROUGH APATHY, GREED AND SELFISHNESS. "FOR THE LOVE OF MONEY IS THE ROOT OF ALL EVIL: which while some covet after, THEY HAVE ERRED FROM THE FAITH, AND PIERCED THEMSELVES THROUGH WITH MANY SORROWS."
Focusing solely on falsehoods, disinformation, deceptive people AND systems CAN only lead US deeper into a web of deceit. WHEN WE operatE in A framework, designed to obscure rather than enlighten, WE BECOME THE VICTIMS OF IT.
By diligently seeking and understanding fundamental truths (whether in logic, science, reliable history, or moral principles), WE build a strong foundation. This clarity allows US to quickly identify inconsistencies, contradictions, and manipulation when WE encounter new information. our knowledge of what is correct makes deviations from the truth obvious.
We are dealing with obesity by making fat fashionable. We are exalting fame as if it is an important achievement. We have placed fortune and riches above peace and prosperity. We have placed pleasure and sex above morals and piety. We feel okay purchasing the latest handbags and phones valued at thousands of dollars while "seasonally" providing a meal or two from the overflow of our abundance. We have made heroes of sports figures rather than valiant first responders. We are creating polished but impersonal, almost perfect articles, blogs, books, documents, newsletters and reports using A.I. instead of human creativity. Over 80% of college students enlist A.I. in their assignments. We are not cleaning up our act by substituting one addiction for another. We celebrate Holy days (HOLIDAYS) a few times a year to ease our guilty consciences. We make profit from medicine and provide sick care based on economic status. Yet we spend billions on satellites, space exploration, competitive technologies and war. The can is Pandora's box! If we do not get the picture our selective blindness will soon get to us.
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THIS POST IS ABOUT LIFES MOST IMPORTANT THING. when WE NARROW it DOWN to THE ONE THING, THAT'S MORE IMPORTANT THAN ANYTHING ELSE, IT would have to be WHAT CONNECTS EVERYTHING TOGETHER. THIS THEN IMPLIES THAT EVERYTHING IN EXISTENCE OPERATES (LIVES, MOVES AND HAS ITS BEING) THROUGH THE SAME SOURCE OF ENERGY WHICH HAS GIVEN LIFE TO ALL THINGS. IT MUST ALSO STAND TO REASON THAT ANYTHING OF IMPORTANCE CONCERNING any of US HAS SOME KIND OF Affect ON all of US. THE SAYING THAT "WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER," GOES WELL BEYOND JUST HUMAN BEINGS. THE EARTH AND THE UNIVERSE AS A WHOLE IS INTERCONNECTED, INTERDEPENDENT AND INTEGRATED IN WAYS THAT ARE BEYOND OUR COMPREHENSION. THIS FACT EVEN RELATES TO THE CONTROVERSY BEHIND THE SLOGAN "BLACK LIVES MATTER." JUSTICE DOES NOT PICK SIDES, IT POINTS TO TRUTH. RIGHTEOUS JUDGEMENT IS DERIVED FROM THE BALANCED APPLICATION OF BOTH EQUAL AND EQUITABLE SCRUTINY. RIGHTEOUSNESS IS MEASURED SPIRITUALLY. ONLY GOD CAN SEE WHAT WE SAY OR BELIEVE IN OUR HEARTS. ALL LIVES MATTER! we can easily identify with suffering if we have suffered too. on the other hand we can only imagined a feeling if we have never experienced IT. too many of us are being "VICTIMIZED" BY APATHY AND COGNITIVE DISSONANCE (conflict of interests). when we fail to see and understand THat everyone is part of an INTEGRATed inclusive BROTHERHOOD it MAKES US "ALL VICTIMS." the significance of this principle may be lost on many of us, but it REMAINS true. WHAT'S MOST IMPORTANT IS THAT "ALL LIVES MATTER!" HOWEVER, IT IS JUST AS IMPORTANT TO NOTE THAT "ALL LIVES WILL NEVER MATTER" OR HAVE A REAL MEANING UNTIL "BLACK LIVES MATTER" TOO. WHEN WE EMBRACE THE MUTUAL AND NATURAL CONNECTIONS GOD HAS FORMED AMONG "ALL THINGS," WE CAN THEN UNDERSTAND THE EFFECT OF OUR ACTIONS UPON EVERYTHING. THE BIBLE EXPLAINS IT IN THE BOOK OF ROMANS CHAPTER EIGHT, VERSES NINETEEN THROUGH TWENTY-TWO. YES, ALL OF CREATION IS SUFFERING AS A RESULT OF MANKINDS FALLEN CONDITION. CORRUPTION LIKE RUST IS CORRODING THE ENTIRE PLANET. ADAM, THE FIRST MAN, SICKENED THE PLANET. JESUS, THE SON OF MAN, BROUGHT HEALING TO THE ENTIRE EARTH. tHE SACRIFICE OF JESUS MAKES ALL THINGS POSSIBLE FOR ALL of US. WE ARE ALL CONNECTED TO A LIFE FORCE AND SOURCE THAT WE LIVE THROUGH WHETHER WE ACKNOWLEDGE IT OR NOT. IN FACT, NOTHING IN LIFE IS MORE IMPORTANT! KNOWING, UNDERSTANDING AND PRIORITIZING THIS unifying FACT IS THE GREATEST CHALLENGE WE FACE.
WHERE YOUR TREASURE IS THERE WILL YOUR HEART BE ALSO
Humanity has lost its way, but thankfully Jesus has already paid the price for it. Iniquity is abounding and causing the love of many to wax cold. We have populated the planet. More and more people are alive simultaneously at the same time but fewer and fewer are living life to its fullest. Too many of us have missed our purpose and live beneath the privilege's life has to offer. As human beings we exist physically through a complex biological bodily form, mostly autonomously controlled by our brain. We exist spiritually through energy gifted to us as a source of power. We exist intellectually through our evolving mind ruled over by our soul. The body, brain, mind and soul are so interconnected that we should never speak about one without addressing or considering the others. The brain also must be distinguished from the mind. Contrary to many people and popular beliefs, the brain is mostly preoccupied with managing bodily functions rather than reasoning and thinking. This means that the majority of our expended internal energy is being used to maintain our balance through homeostasis. Homeostasis is a part of our body's own autonomous (involuntary) regulators and stabilizers. There are processes like apoptosis and mitosis that operate and work without our consent even if we consciously or unconsciously fail to act in our own best interest. "LIFE" is the most important gift bestowed to us and placed all around us. Life's true significance, importance and value can be embraced and enjoyed at any instance in time but is rarely fully appreciated until death. Life only exists in the now. Living can be described a collection fleeting and never repeating moments. This is what makes it so important and so valuable. Our Importance is a temporary state of existence. No one or nothing is more important than their moment of purpose and significance. No individual part is more important than the sum of all. Our individual importance is destined to be a fading memory. Each of us is simply one part of a whole. This is directly related to the story about "shunning the asshole." If we ever come to the realization that we're all in this together we can then begin to focus on "LIFE'S" real common enemy. This is the force that culminates in divisions among ourselves and separation from GOD!
SPIRIT: THE ORIGIN AND SOURCE OF LIFE
THE MOST PRECIOUS THING IN THE UNIVERSE IS THE GIFT OF LIFE. WE CANNOT GIVE IT; WE CAN ONLY LIVE IT. WE TEND TO TAKE IT FOR GRANTED. AS SUCH, ITS IMPORTANCE IS OFTEN CHEAPENED OR UNDERRATED. WE TEND TO VALUE THINGS THE MOST WHEN THEY ARE IN JEOPARDY OR LOST. LIFE IS NOT AN EASY COME EASY GO EXPERIENCE FOR ANYTHING THAT IS IN EXISTENCE. LIFE IS THE MANIFESTATION OF ENERGY EXPRESSED IN A CREATIVE EFFORT. LIFE IS EASILY GIFTED, OBVIOUSLY ABUNDANT, FREELY ACCESSIBLE, READILY AVAILABLE BUT CASUALLY CONVEYED ALL AROUND US. ALTHOUGH LIFE IS PLENTIFUL WHEREVER WE DISCOVER IT, LIFE IS NOT CHEAP! LIFE IS MARVELOUSLY COMPLICATED.
OUR SOURCE OF EXISTENCE ALSO KNOWN AS LIFE'S SOURCE OF ENERGY CANNOT BE SIMPLY CATEGORIZED, COPIED, MANUFACTURED OR DUPLICATED BY MAN. LIFE, TO BE LIFE, MUST CONTAIN AND MANIFEST LIFE'S FORM. THE TERM WE USE TO DESCRIBE THIS PHENOMENA IS SPIRIT. SPIRIT IS simply THE "ENERGY form" of existence BEHIND ALL LIFE. SPIRIT, THE VERB, GIVES CONTEXT TO THE MEANING OF "SPIRIT" THE NOUN, THIS IS DUE TO THEIR OVERLAPING AND SIMILAR CHARACTERISTICS. HOWEVER, SPIRIT, THE NOUN, HAS NO LIMITATIONS WHEN APPLIED TO ANIMATE (living) AND/OR INANIMATE (non-living) THINGS. SPIRIT IS NOT MATTER BUT CAN BE FOUND WITHIN IT. FIRE AND LIGHT ARE NOT MATTER BUT ARE OFTEN USED AS EXPRESSIONS OF SPIRIT. GRAVITY IS NOT MATTER BUT ALL MATTER IS SUBJECT TO IT. YES, IN FACT SPIRIT IS ASSOCIATED WITH THE NON-PHYSICAL PART OF A LIVING PERSON OR THING. SPIRIT DESCRIBES THE FORCE BEHIND NATURE AND LIFE. WHEN SOMETHING IS "SPIRITED AWAY" IT DENOTES A LEVEL OF HIDDEN SECRECY. JUST AS NO ONE KNOWS THE WAY OF SPIRIT. NO ONE KNOWS THE WAY OF THOSE BORN OF "THE SPIRIT." LIFE IS ABOUT CHANGING OR EVOLVING FROM ONE "FORM" OR STATE TO ANOTHER. SPIRIT IS PHYSICALLY INCOMMUNICABLE AND IMPALPABLE. HOWEVER, "WORDS" DESCRIBING ITS ATTRIBUTES ARE FILLED WITH SPIRIT THAT CONTAIN THE CLUES ABOUT HOW SPIRIT OPERATES. A PASSAGE IN THE BIBLE TELLS US "GOD IS SPIRIT," NOT THAT GOD IS "A" SPIRIT, PLEASE KEEP THAT IN MIND. AS WE'VE OFTEN STATED IN NUMEROUS POSTS, "WORDS CARRY SPIRIT!" IN THE BEGINNING WAS THE WORD, AND THE WORD WAS WITH GOD AND THE WORD WAS GOD. WORDS ARE NOT JUST INTANGIBLE EXPRESSIONS OF LETTERS ARRANGED FROM AN ALPHABET FOR TALKING, THEY CONTAIN ENERGY AND LIFE. IF SPIRIT IS THE ENERGY OF LIFE, AND WORDS CARRY SPIRIT, AND WE SPEAK WORDS, CAN WE ALSO BEING FORMED IN GOD'S IMAGE SPEAK LIFE? DID NOT GOD SPEAK THE WORLD INTO EXISTENCE? ARE WORDS REALLY THAT POWERFUL? HUMANS ARE THE ONLY CREATURES ON THE PLANET GIFTED WITH THE POWER OF LANGUAGE. THIS HAS GIVEN US THE CAPACITY TO LIE! WE SHOULD BE AWARE THAT WORDS CAN CARRY MORE POWER THAN BOMBS. NO WONDER JESUS STATED THAT BY OUR WORDS WE WOULD BE JUSTIFIED AND/OR CONDEMMED.
OUR SOURCE OF EXISTENCE ALSO KNOWN AS LIFE'S SOURCE OF ENERGY CANNOT BE SIMPLY CATEGORIZED, COPIED, MANUFACTURED OR DUPLICATED BY MAN. LIFE, TO BE LIFE, MUST CONTAIN AND MANIFEST LIFE'S FORM. THE TERM WE USE TO DESCRIBE THIS PHENOMENA IS SPIRIT. SPIRIT IS simply THE "ENERGY form" of existence BEHIND ALL LIFE. SPIRIT, THE VERB, GIVES CONTEXT TO THE MEANING OF "SPIRIT" THE NOUN, THIS IS DUE TO THEIR OVERLAPING AND SIMILAR CHARACTERISTICS. HOWEVER, SPIRIT, THE NOUN, HAS NO LIMITATIONS WHEN APPLIED TO ANIMATE (living) AND/OR INANIMATE (non-living) THINGS. SPIRIT IS NOT MATTER BUT CAN BE FOUND WITHIN IT. FIRE AND LIGHT ARE NOT MATTER BUT ARE OFTEN USED AS EXPRESSIONS OF SPIRIT. GRAVITY IS NOT MATTER BUT ALL MATTER IS SUBJECT TO IT. YES, IN FACT SPIRIT IS ASSOCIATED WITH THE NON-PHYSICAL PART OF A LIVING PERSON OR THING. SPIRIT DESCRIBES THE FORCE BEHIND NATURE AND LIFE. WHEN SOMETHING IS "SPIRITED AWAY" IT DENOTES A LEVEL OF HIDDEN SECRECY. JUST AS NO ONE KNOWS THE WAY OF SPIRIT. NO ONE KNOWS THE WAY OF THOSE BORN OF "THE SPIRIT." LIFE IS ABOUT CHANGING OR EVOLVING FROM ONE "FORM" OR STATE TO ANOTHER. SPIRIT IS PHYSICALLY INCOMMUNICABLE AND IMPALPABLE. HOWEVER, "WORDS" DESCRIBING ITS ATTRIBUTES ARE FILLED WITH SPIRIT THAT CONTAIN THE CLUES ABOUT HOW SPIRIT OPERATES. A PASSAGE IN THE BIBLE TELLS US "GOD IS SPIRIT," NOT THAT GOD IS "A" SPIRIT, PLEASE KEEP THAT IN MIND. AS WE'VE OFTEN STATED IN NUMEROUS POSTS, "WORDS CARRY SPIRIT!" IN THE BEGINNING WAS THE WORD, AND THE WORD WAS WITH GOD AND THE WORD WAS GOD. WORDS ARE NOT JUST INTANGIBLE EXPRESSIONS OF LETTERS ARRANGED FROM AN ALPHABET FOR TALKING, THEY CONTAIN ENERGY AND LIFE. IF SPIRIT IS THE ENERGY OF LIFE, AND WORDS CARRY SPIRIT, AND WE SPEAK WORDS, CAN WE ALSO BEING FORMED IN GOD'S IMAGE SPEAK LIFE? DID NOT GOD SPEAK THE WORLD INTO EXISTENCE? ARE WORDS REALLY THAT POWERFUL? HUMANS ARE THE ONLY CREATURES ON THE PLANET GIFTED WITH THE POWER OF LANGUAGE. THIS HAS GIVEN US THE CAPACITY TO LIE! WE SHOULD BE AWARE THAT WORDS CAN CARRY MORE POWER THAN BOMBS. NO WONDER JESUS STATED THAT BY OUR WORDS WE WOULD BE JUSTIFIED AND/OR CONDEMMED.
THE PROCESS IS AS IMPORTANT AS THE PROGRESS
We live in a time of unprecedented access to all kinds of facts and figures. This data is often compiled into what we call statistics. Statistics is a mathematical science. It includes collecting, analyzing, interpreting and presenting data. This information is used for making discoveries and predictions. Statistics might be considered as the antithesis of superstition. Although there is no science that supports superstition, there is a science that explains superstition called the "science of superstition." Most of our beliefs are "built" through a blend of our thoughts from what we've been exposed to (experiences) and taught (teachings). This is in addition to the overwhelming amount of multimedia data we consume. But do we really want any of this information overload, all the time? The lies of language are so profuse today that truth is being trampled. Sometimes people prefer less information, even when this means they might not be able to make fully informed decisions. People say that ignorance is bliss; but in reality, ignorance is blind! The Bible says in Eccl. 12:12 that "much studying is a weariness of the flesh." Does this also imply that information overload can be detrimental to our health? The reticular activation system in our brain helps us filter out the lowest priority information and minimize the overload if we allow it to. The brain helps to keep the mind from being overwhelmed. In nature water management affects every environment. Floods can be as detrimental as droughts. The myriads of mixed messages from multiple multimedia sources have muddied the waters that we continue to drink. The "Kool-Aid" is sweet and so full of sugar, that although it appeals to our senses it is detrimental to our overall natural and spiritual health. Spiritual influences operate differently from dietary ingestion. Our digestive system is "designed" to transform and filter the food we eat; it operates autonomously. Even if we overwhelm it with bad food and poison our system it will signal us to stop by malfunctioning and causing the body to feel sick. The spiritual realm by "design," operates differently from the natural province! If association breeds assimilation within the natural domain, then exposure can breed acceptance within the spiritual realm.
WE SHOULD NOT SUPPORT THE SYSTEMS THAT CORRUPT US
The systems of the world we engage with are affecting and infecting us all. The material form of control, influence and power which man's love of manifests as the root of all evil is money. Money is causing our mentors to adjust their message and compromise their standards. It has become an accepted practice to abandon beliefs, ethics and morals in exchange for popularity, riches and success. This describes one of the ways people "sell their souls." The Godly exchanges and messages that we are ordained to communicate and fellowship through are being watered down. A dreary forecast is contained in this post. Overcast conditions occur when clouds obscure at least 95% of the sky. Overwhelming corruption occurs when overt sin becomes predominate and systemic. It is even more contemptible when it is endorsed and/or excused by "sell outs and suckers like us." In the "game of life" it is important to understand the significance of its chain of events. We are in a system that seductively grooms us through the "seemingly" incidental exposure to concepts and images delivered in subliminal messages imbedded in our multimedia. The greatest existential threat to mankind is not Artificial Intelligence. The most prominent threat we face comes from compromising our ethics and morals. The trade-off's that we succumb to involve our very souls. Conflicts of interest can cause us to compartmentalize and rationalize egregious behavior and reasoning. Our souls get torn between what we claim to believe and what we turn a blind eye or deaf ear to. What we do and practice is what we ACTUALLY believe. ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS. What we claim to believe is usually based off of feelings of sincere intentions rather than how we ACT or behave. Trees are known by the fruit they bear. The so called "middle ground" we seek, is about capitulation and concessions rather than compromise. Traditional ethical and moral standards are no longer being upheld under corrupt systems. Cheating has become okay as long as the perpetrator does not get caught. Scandals are acceptable as long as there is a narrative that refutes them, enough time to forget about them and/or it's not considered to be that big of a deal. When we become overwhelmed or so sick of something we tend to ignore or overlook it. Although the Bible covers these tenets we ignore and overlook it too. "Let not then your good be evil spoken of." If it makes us look bad, we shouldn't do it! "Abstain from every appearance of evil." Optics, the way it appears or seems to be, is as important as what is said. Our leaders are our representatives! Everything they do reflects on us. We cannot support a lie and claim to believe in truth!
LIFE IS NOT A GAME IT IS A GIFT
"The game of life" is played within and coincides with the "circle of life." The "cycle" within the "circle" runs from exposure to addiction to corruption. We have victory over the rottenness of this corrupt system by adhering to Godly standards. "So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory." Corruption like cancer and rust cannot be reformed it must be eradicated and cut out! Man's expulsion from the garden of Eden only put a temporary cap on corruption. Our environmental crisis which includes global warming is a direct reflection of our ethical and moral dilemma. Today, man's expansion into genetic engineering, cellular science and biochemistry along with a host of other technological advances signals the advent towards a new stage of anarchy. How is it possible to even remotely believe any rationale behind a "Big Bang Theory" of creation or formation of the universe? The further science reaches into the mysteries of how the universe operates the more amazing it becomes. How could such a range of lifeforms, from simple singular cell organisms to complex biological marvels, just have randomly developed in an interdependent synchronized manner? And if it did occur haphazardly or randomly, why is it so difficult to figure out? We have repeatedly learned throughout history that the more we learn, the more we discover what we don't know! Or have we gotten to the place where we have no need of acknowledging a creator and higher power? Any system that contaminates its constituents has been corrupted! Whenever we knowingly participate in or practice unrighteousness through apathy or cognitive dissonance, our corruption becomes a curse! This is the system we have adopted. Discovery and inventions are no longer about making progress; they are about making money. The majority of the planet is not benefiting from technical advancements unless profit is being made from them. The system sucks. Meaning it sucks the lifeblood from its beneficiaries. This is the manifestation of a curse that needs to be reversed.
THERE IS A CURE FOR THE CURSE THAT was CAUSED by THE CORRUPTION
What curse? Either we are cursed or blessed. This is the spiritual definition, there is nothing in between. The gray area we often allude to and speak of does not exist when it comes to God's order (D.I.P.), principles and standards. In the natural arena almost everything has different layers, stages, temperatures and variables Natural laws operate across a spectrum or range of values; the spiritual aspect of our existence does not. There are no compromises or tradeoffs when it comes to spiritual principles. The Bible teaches us that "obedience is greater than sacrifice," and "I would that thou wert hot or cold." Design, intent and purpose (D.I.P.) are the foundation of creation. God did not make any mistakes in the formation of the universe, earth and humanity. Too many of us, often inadvertently or in ignorance misconstrue what a "blessing" really is. We often mischaracterize the use of that word. Remember words can carry the energy and power of spirit when spoken. To "bless" is to pronounce through the promise of its power. Blessings can be described as both tangible and intangible articles, actions, acts, gifts and occurrences that enhance or extol benefits on its recipient(s). Blessings express favor or a favorable outcome that can consecrate, extol, glorify or sanctify a person, place or thing. A blessing can have a contractual context to its fulfillment but can also be immutable. Many people believe that the opposite of a blessing is a curse. This is somewhat shortsighted. Both blessings and curses have causes and originate or result from obedience or defiance. We cannot bless THE LORD with any tangible gift. All the cattle on a thousand hills belong to God. The best way to bless the Lord is through the praises of our mouth and the testimony of our actions. We also bless the Lord through acting as his conduit when we bestow tangible blessings on our neighbors. Blessings may be erroneously described by how they appear or stand out at their beginnings. However, blessing should be more accurately described by what they do, not by what they are. Blessing can only be determined to be called such, by their longevity and their enduring success. An inheritance may be gotten hastily at beginning, but the end thereof shall not be blessed.
HEALTH IS A UNIVERSAL PHENOMENON
There is ALWAYS a consciousness and a culture festering beneath the attitudes portrayed in the spirit of any involvement. Society today suffers from a lack of understanding of what health is all about. We put a premium on the appearance of physical health while minimizing the importance of mental health. Arrested development is simply one form of a mental health issue. Overall health is measured by our ability to acquire, convert, allocate, distribute and understand the interrelated aspects of how we interact with every other connected aspect of life. We are not alone! This is called a wholistic perspective. The state of our overall health gauges and defines our constitution. (the substance of our existence) The condition of our complete spiritual, physical, mental, emotional and social well-being in light of the presence or absence of sickness, infirmity or disease is the aspect of health we are addressing. In fact, our health inter-relates and has an effect on the health of every person, place or thing we interact with on the planet. Is it possible that this may have some effect on global warming and weather in general?
Too many of us deal with health only as it relates to our physical bodies. However, there are spiritual, psychological, emotional and biological aspects to health and total wellbeing. We tend to blame sicknesses on external factors or internal malfunctions. This association is not that far-fetched when we consider how diseases, illnesses and sickness ravages today's society. Our bodies, minds, souls and spirits are gifted to us. We must take care of them.
Our bodies and minds are designed to function as one. Our bodies ALWAYS signal by symptoms or condition the status of mind. Our minds ALWAYS signal by thought, conversation and deeds the condition of our bodies. The first time our minds decided to smoke our bodies signaled a cough. The first time our mind. decided to indulge in drinking beer our tongue signaled distaste. Our soul can then make a decision to quit or to exercise mind over matter. That gives us the option to drink regardless of what it might taste like. We must conclude that our bodies and minds operate in sync with one another. Violating the warnings of either will impact the other. Understanding the warnings can enhance the other. Pain, physical or emotional is a signal to the brain. Sin sends signals. There are no logical or rational justifications we can use to condone sin. However, our iniquities have a way of finding, creating and using justifications for the weaknesses of our flesh. Enchantments come in many forms and there are enticements all around us. Like Adam, many people blame God for creating the things that distract and tempt us. However, we are all drawn away and enticed by our own lusts. Placing blame allows us to escape responsibility. Societies morals are a prime example. Promiscuity has become an accepted and expected practice. It is being promoted in both obvious and subliminal ways throughout multimedia beginning with children's programming. The standards of the creators and writers of any material will be reflected in "the spirit of" whatever they produce. This has resulted in the creation of an abundance of "so-called" sensible and cogent arguments that condone, excuse, look past or ignore various acts and behaviors. There are some that may consider these points to be acceptable and compelling allowances for transgressions. Nothing could be further from the truth. Deception and blindness go hand in hand. These "gray areas" are designed to cloud issues and deter us from calling a SPADE A SPADE! In many cases the greatest enemy we face is our own iniquities. These are the ones we "own" in deference to Gods standards. We often shrug them off in statements such as "the way I am or the way I see things." When will we understand that to see things clearly, we must look through Gods' glasses. This is the standard we strive to ascend to. It goes way beyond logical; it is spiritual. This is why "the beatitudes" did not make sense to most of the people. They believed that those with possessions and power were the most blessed of all. This teaching was revolutionary then and it still is today in spite of the prevalence of modern days prosperity gospel. Few churches or preachers deal with the way our iniquities work against us. Whenever someone denies a bona fide factual truth, they will embrace a lie they call true. The idea that anyone can create their own truth is a new level of lying. No one has their own truth. Truth cannot be owned! We would rather hurt our fellow man with truth than to "so-called" help them with a lie. So many today are selling out. Many are unaware that the exchanges between gaining status and compromising their souls comes of evil. What does it profit a man if he gain the world and lose his soul? Living a lie has become commonplace in this day and time. Many of us unwittingly believe and live out the lies we make up or are told because we can find no other way to explain the vicissitudes of life. Although it may be unintentional, we do things that are habitual. We accept or create stories/lies to form narratives that explain things we have no answers or explanation for. Just because we have the ability to come up with a suitable narrative or scenario that seemingly "fits the bill" does not make it true. It is in our nature to find solutions to problems or at least form a theory that explains a circumstance or situation that baffles us. The truth is a seed, it can be buried for a long time. Eventually the truth will sprout, grow and reveal itself with or without our help. Today we have prioritized and promoted non-essential abilities and talents above our most important, indispensable, crucial and vital skills. Is this why we pay "celebrity" actors, entertainers and sports figures millions while we pay our health care professionals, teachers, police officers and social workers pittance. Isn't this out of balance, out of order and a prime example of cognitive dissonance and improper priorities? How can we support a lie while we claim to believe in the truth? Is it appropriate to allow and indulge a system that jeopardizes our very souls? What will it take for us to realize that all of our ingenuity and inventions cannot fix it. Technology cannot come to the rescue and science will not save us. The remedy calls for healing; the medicine has a spiritual dimension, and the only doctor qualified to administer the proper dosage is Jesus. We drive the ambulance and are the conduit forming the path that leads to that spiritual hospital. This must be taught and acknowledged!
FAITH HAS A SCIENTIFIC SIDE TO IT - THE TECHNOLOGY IS SPIRITUAL
UNFORTUNATELY, THE THINKING AND APPROACH BEHIND DIAGNOSING AND MAKING AN ACCURATE PROGNOSIS OF AILMENTS TODAY RARELY INVOLVE SPIRITUAL FACTORS. SCIENCE AND SPIRIT ARE NOT JUXAPOSED, THEY ARE COMPLMENTARY! IT'S SAD THAT MEDICAL SCIENCE FAILS TO CONSIDER THE "PERFECTION" OF THE HUMAN BODY AND ALL OF CREATION. THE UNIVERSE IS NOT A RESULT OF A "BIG BANG THEORY." IT IS TOO INTRICATELY INTERWOVEN TO BE OPERATING BY CHANCE OR HAPENSTANCE. THE FACT IS, THAT TODAY, MAN'S BIGGEST ISSUE IS HIS INABILITY TO RESOLVE THE EXISTENCE OF GOD IN LIGHT OF HIS MODERN ADVANCEMENTS AND DISCOVERIES. THE THINGS WE "DISCOVER" ARE NOT NEW. COLUMBUS DID NOT DISCOVER AMERICA. IT ALREADY EXISTED. COLUMBUS BECAME AWARE OF A PLACE HE HAD NEVER BEEN, AND IN TERMS OF DISCOVERY FOUND OUT SOMETHING HE WAS IGNORANT OF. REALIZATION AND REVELATION ALLOWS US TO DISCOVER OUR OWN IGNORANCE! THERE IS NOTHING NEW UNDER THE SUN! BUT THERE ARE A MULTITUDE OF THINGS WE DON'T KNOW ABOUT. THE SYSTEM THAT GOD DESIGNED IS PERFECT. IT WAS THROUGH ADAM THAT WE BEGAN CORRUPTING IT. WE CURSED OURSELVES SO MUCH SO, THAT MANY OF THE BLESSING AND HEALING INGREDIENTS FOR SUSTAINING LIFE WERE BURRIED IN THE GROUND. BUT MAN HAS SENSE ENOUGH TO MINE, DIG THEM UP AND EXTRACT THEM IN THE NAME OF SCIENCE. WHY HAVEN'T WE REALIZED THAT GOD DOES NOT LEAVE US DEFENSELESS IN SPITE OF OUR DISOBEDIENCE. IT IS THE SYSTEMS WE CREATE BASED ON GREED AND PROFIT THAT FURTHER CORRUPT THIS PLANET. YES, IT IS THE "LOVE" OF MONEY THAT IS THE ROOT OF ALL EVIL! THE EQUITABLE APPLICATION AND USE OF MONEY IS THE PANACEA WE NEED. WE COMPETE WITH ONE ANOTHER RATHER THAN INVESTING IN ONE ANOTHER. BY INVESTING IN ONE ANOTHERS WELFARE WE INVEST IN OUR FUTURE AND OUR PLANET. THE EARTH WAS DESIGNED TO BE SELF-SUSTAINING. EVERYTHING WE NEED IS LOCATED HERE. SCIENTIFIC DISCOVERIES ARE SIMPLY DIGGING THEM OUT! TRAVELING TO OTHER PLANETS IS INSIGNIFICANT AND SHORTSIGHTED. ALL OF OUR AILMENTS ARE SELF INFLICTED AND THE REMEDIES LAY WITHIN OUR GRASP AND WITHIN THE GROUND AND (US). THE CURES AND CURSES ARE ALREADY HERE. MOST OF THEM DON'T NEED TO BE DISCOVERED, THEY ARE ALREADY KNOWN. MANY OF US ARE NOT AWARE OF THEM BECAUSE THEY ARE BEING CONTROLLED AND SUPRESSED BY THIS SYSTEM!
HEALING: THE MEANING AND THE METHODS
HEALING AND RECOVERY ARE NATURAL CURES BY DESIGN. THEY REMEDY OUR AILMENTS ON THEIR OWN. AN INTERVENTION BECOMES NECESSARY WHEN WE ARE NO LONGER ABLE TO MEND ON OUR OWN.
INTERVENTION: an action taken that interferes and is meant to improve a circumstance, condition or situation.
RESTORATION IS THE ACT OF RETURNING SOMETHING TO ITS FORMER STATE, PLACE OR CONDITION. IF THE FORMER CONDITION WAS FLAWED THE RESTORATION WILL BE TOO. IF A PREMISE IS FLAWED THEN THE OBJECTIVE AND OUTCOME WILL BE SKEWED BY IT. HOW DO WE SUPPOSE THAT A.I. WILL RESPOND TO THE "SO-CALLED" PROGRAMMING RESTRICTIONS AND SAFEGUARDS DESIGNED TO KEEP IT FROM GOING ROGUE?
HOMEOSTASIS IS THE (OUR) NATURAL TENDENCY TOWARDS A RELATIVELY STABLE EQUILIBRIUM BETWEEN INTERDEPENDENT ELEMENTS. THIS APPLIES TO ALL OF LIFE ESPECIALLY AS IT IS RELATES TO PHYSIOLOGICAL PROCESSES. THIS IS A NATURAL PROCESS THAT CAN BE AIDED OR IMPEDED BY OUR LIFESTYLE. OUR BODIES BY DESIGN NATURALLY DESTROY (apoptosis) AND CREATE/MULTIPLY (mitosis) CELLS. THINGS CAN GO AWRY WHEN CELLS SWELL AND BURST (necrosis), WHICH IS UNCONTROLLED CELL DEATH. THE SCIENCE OF HOW TO MAINTAIN THE DELICATE BALANCE OF LIFE SHOULD NOT BE CONTROLLED, MONETIZED AND REGULATED BY COMPANIES FOR PROFIT. THE CURES ARE ALREADY HERE! OPEN INFORMATION AND "INFORMED CONSENT" ARE A RIGHT NOT A PRIVILEGE. HEALTH CARE SHOULD BE FREE FOR ALL IF IT REALLY MEANS "CARE."
FACING OUR FEELINGS AND FOCUSING ON FACT
Modern science has spawned an ongoing season of synthetics. Synthetics are considered to be any substances artificially made or produced unnaturally, particularly by chemical means. We can go on to say that any unnatural process has a synthetic aspect to it including artificial intelligence. There is a growing number of people unexposed to nature and the cycle of life from birth to grave. Our artificial exposure to life is increasingly delusional. So much of agriculture has been industrialized that the average person in the majority of 1st world industrialized countries have no real exposure to how animal and plant food is produced. Birthing, feeding, germinating, growing, harvesting and planting are a mystery to many. Most people's knowledge of the miraculous evolutionary, self-sustaining circle of life is quite limited. This may be why we have difficulties and struggle with the passing of loved ones. Death is inevitable. Life is all about recycling.
Feelings operate at basically three levels. We have "emotional" feelings which are learned and observed. They mostly effect how we react and respond in brain and mind. We have "intuitive" feelings that arise from senses that signal connections to our emotions although they are initiated spiritually. These connect with the standards we embrace in our mind. We also have "physical" feelings that arise from our bodies and brain, they alert us to life's processes and the presence of problems that we encounter. More than any other creature in the universe, we are designed to feel. However, feelings must be educated and interpreted according to standards of ethical, legal and moral authority. Feelings are not facts they are feelings! We are being influenced and subconsciously marketed by appealing to the power of feelings. Feelings are in fact real and valid within the belief and thinking of anyone that is having them. However, we must first deal with feelings as a presumption rather than truth. Presumptions must be validated factually to become accurate conclusions. When a feeling is transformed into a full-blown belief it is usually embraced as a fact whether it is or not. Spirits are aware of this and as such victimize our minds into accepting and believing in erroneous thoughts.
LOGIC, RATIONALE, SUPPOSITIONS AND THINKING
Our corrupted nature predisposes us to failure. Excuses are the order of the day. There are no logical or rational justifications we can use to condone sin. However, our iniquities have a way of finding, creating and using justifications for the weaknesses of our flesh. Enchantments come in many forms and there are enticements all around us. Like Adam, many people blame God for creating the things that distract and tempt us. However, we are all drawn away and enticed by our own lusts. Placing blame allows us to escape responsibility. This has resulted in the creation of an abundance of "so-called" sensible and cogent arguments. There are some that may consider these points to be acceptable and compelling allowances for transgressions. Nothing could be further from the truth. Deception and blindness go hand in hand. In many cases the greatest enemy we face is our own iniquities. Few churches or preachers deal with the way our iniquities work against us. Whenever someone denies a bona fide factual truth, they will embrace a lie they call true. The idea that anyone can create their own truth is a new level of lying. No one has their own truth. Truth cannot be owned! We would rather hurt our fellow man with truth than to "so-called" help them with a lie. So many today are selling out. Many are unaware that the exchanges between gaining status and compromising their souls comes of evil. What does it profit a man if he gain the world and lose his soul? Living a lie has become commonplace in this day and time. Many of us unwittingly believe and live out the lies we make up or are told because we can find no other way to explain the vicissitudes of life. Although it may be unintentional, we do things that are habitual. We accept or create stories/lies to form narratives that explain things we have no answers or explanation for. Just because we have the ability to come up with a suitable narrative or scenario that seemingly "fits the bill" does not make it true. It is in our nature to find solutions to problems or at least form a theory that explains a circumstance or situation that baffles us. Today we have prioritized and promoted non-essential abilities and talents above our most important, indispensable, crucial and vital skills. Is this why we pay "celebrity" actors, entertainers and sports figures millions while we pay our health care professionals, teachers, police officers and social workers pittance. Isn't this out of balance, out of order and a prime example of improper priorities? We cannot support a lie and claim to believe in truth!
When will we realize that we are the living evidence and proof of both blessings and curses. Is it appropriate to allow and indulge a system that jeopardizes our very existence? What will it take for us to realize that all of our ingenuity and inventions cannot fix it. Technology cannot come to the rescue and science will not save us. The remedy calls for healing; the medicine has a spiritual dimension, and the only doctor qualified to administer the proper dosage is Jesus. We drive the ambulance and are the conduit forming the path that leads to that spiritual hospital. This must be taught, told and acknowledged!
When will we realize that we are the living evidence and proof of both blessings and curses. Is it appropriate to allow and indulge a system that jeopardizes our very existence? What will it take for us to realize that all of our ingenuity and inventions cannot fix it. Technology cannot come to the rescue and science will not save us. The remedy calls for healing; the medicine has a spiritual dimension, and the only doctor qualified to administer the proper dosage is Jesus. We drive the ambulance and are the conduit forming the path that leads to that spiritual hospital. This must be taught, told and acknowledged!
PRIORITIZE: TO PLACE IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE
THE WAY THAT WE MANAGE OUR SPIRIT AND OPERATE IN THE FLESH IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING WE CAN DO. THIS DETERMINES HOW WE ETERNAL OUR SOULS! YES, WE ARE IN CHARGE AND IN CONTROL OF OUR OWN DESTINY. WE will be held fully RESPONSIBLE FOR EVERY CHOICE WE MAKE DURING THis JOURNEY. WE MAY NOT BE IN CONTROL OF EVERY CIRCUMSTANCE AND SITUATION THAT CONFRONTS US, BUT WE HAVE AUTHORITY OVER OURSELVES! HOW WE EACH GOVERN OUR REACTIONS AND RESPONSES TO EXTERNAL STIMULUS GAUGES HOW WE HOLD CONTROL OF OUR SPIRIT. THE MOST IMPORTANT THING WE POSSESS IS OUR SOULS. THERE IS NOTHING THAT CAN BE EXCHANGED FOR OR IS AS VALUABLE AS OUR SOUL. WISDOM IS THE PRINCIPAL THING, SO WE NEED WISDOM; HOWEVER, IT IS VITAL TO ALSO GAIN THE UNDERSTANDING TO PRIORITIZE AND PUT FIRST THINGS FIRST. ACCESSING AND ATTAINING THAT LEVEL OF WISDOM MUST BE EARNESTLY SEARCHED OUT AND SOUGHT IN SPIRIT AND IN TRUTH. "But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him." THIS MEANS THAT WHEN WE SEEK TRUTH, TRUTH SEEKS US!
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THE TESTIMONY, TRIBUTES AND ATTRIBUTES
A decimal point, dot or a period is used to indicate the significance of what it is attached to. This very small, seemingly insignificant round mark or spot is a powerful symbol. It can refer to the thing that caps and "tops off" the small letter "i." We use it for a full stop in punctuation, or a decimal point in numbers. In networking and on the internet, it delineates network sizes, partitions and subnets. It is the most important symbol in web sites, email and IP addresses. In fact, without the "dot" none of this would be possible! Celebrating the "dot" is what this moment is all about. The legacy of the "dot" is timeless, and we would like to honor it and the uncountable connections with just about everything with an additional "T." Knowing that "dot," is both a noun and a verb gives us the opportunity to personify it. Today we will use this opportunity to bestow the additional "T" honor upon a person who epitomized the small footprint but large influence that a dot can have. To Dorothy Nicholson, AKA Dott Nicholson Brown, this one is for you!
A "CHARACTER" IS MORE THAN WHAT WE'RE CALLED ITS WHAT WE EXPRESS
Dott was a character with the characteristics of a mother hen, a fierce lioness and a wise owl. She celebrated life at every opportunity and shared the achievements and moments that came with it. People of action respond without hesitating too long. They desire to have a positive effect on the greater good of mankind and are motivated by caring and compassion rather than profit. Like Dott, they are ready and willing to argue, debate and pontificate on their point of view. These soldiers have an ability to sanctify the Lord God in their hearts while being ready to give an answer to every man that inquires of them the reason of the hope they embrace. Yes, Dott had an answer! She was an avid reader with a voracious appetite for enlightenment and information. The majority of her research over the last four decades were dedicated to health and wellness. As she read and uncovered truths, her discoveries were often shared with her children and extended family by sending them articles cut out from magazines, newspapers and other sources. She would write letters to the entire family warning us of the perils of bad diets and narrow-minded doctors. She made our health as important as her own. We can honor her memory in our deeds towards others and in the diets that nurture our bodies.
DOCUMENTING THE DOTT WITH TWO T'S
Looking back is good to do
As long as we enjoy the view.
Each glance opens a memory
our minds will hold eternally.
There's a time appointed
when we all will leave
So, let's give our hearts
a season to grieve.
When that season is over
and we get past the dread
Our hearts rise above sorrow
And our faith looks ahead.
As long as we enjoy the view.
Each glance opens a memory
our minds will hold eternally.
There's a time appointed
when we all will leave
So, let's give our hearts
a season to grieve.
When that season is over
and we get past the dread
Our hearts rise above sorrow
And our faith looks ahead.
"DOTT" WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED AS A POWERHOUSE. "SHE" SUPPORTED A MULTITUDE OF CAUSES AND CHARITIES PHYSICALLY AND FINANCIALLY. FROM FAMILY TO COUNTRY "HER" LOYALTY EXEMPLIFIED "HER" CARING CHARACTER. "SHE" WAS MORE THAN JUST INVOLVED IN POLITICS. ALONG WITH "HER" FRIEND MIA, THEY DIRECTLY PARTICIPATED IN THREE (3) DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTIONS. "SHE" CAMPAIGNED AND WAS INSTRUMENTAL IN BOTH OF PRESIDENT OBAMA'S ELECTIONS. "SHE" COULD RUB SHOULDERS WITH ROYALTY WITHOUT COMPROMISING "HER" INTEGRITY. "HER" INVOLVEMENT IN NATIONAL, LOCAL AND FAMILY ISSUES EPITOMIZED "HER" CONCERN FOR OTHERS WORLDWIDE. WHENEVER AND WHEREVER HUMANITY NEEDED "HER" SUPPORT, "SHE" GAVE IT! AS LONG AS WE REMEMBER "HER," "SHE" CAN LIVE IN OUR ACTIONS AND MEMORIES.
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FINDING & MAKING FRIENDS WAS HER FORTE!
Ever get a call
in the nick of time
It came in before
You lost your mind.
Ever get a card
when all others forgot
If it caught you by surprise
it most likely was Dott.
Yes, she was the type
that we rarely see
Her life sparked a fire
from A straight to Z.
I think she would say
"If you remember me,
just live, love and laugh
that is my legacy!!!
in the nick of time
It came in before
You lost your mind.
Ever get a card
when all others forgot
If it caught you by surprise
it most likely was Dott.
Yes, she was the type
that we rarely see
Her life sparked a fire
from A straight to Z.
I think she would say
"If you remember me,
just live, love and laugh
that is my legacy!!!
SOMETIMES IT IS EASIER TO DEFINE OR DESCRIBE SOME PEOPLE AND SOME THINGS BY WHAT THEY ARE NOT RATER THAN BY WHAT THEY ARE. gOD, LOVE AND SOME GREAT PEOPLE FIT INTO THIS CATEGORY!
THERE'S NO SUCH THING!!!
To some she was a hero, showing up just in time unexpectedly, without a cape, on a "Kaper" or mission of rescue. Her vibrant and energetic presence along with her words of censure and support were inspirational. Many of us wondered how this "little lady" could have such a big impact and hold such a wallop if needed. She made everyone feel like they were her favorite, and we assume each one thought they were. Her favorite color was purple, and her favorite number was nine (9). We can only wonder if the resemblance and shape of both the letter "P" and the number "9" had a meaning that reflected how she valued her relationships. The purple "P's" aligned with the magnificent 9's throughout her life. Her first born was conceived in the ninth month of the year. Her husband was also born on that same month and day. Everything has some significance, but we may not understand its full meaning. Numbers are not lucky, but they are noteworthy. Dott considered the number "9" to be meaningful in ways that transcended common sense and reason. The strangest thing was that usually when she applied her methodology to that number or a multiple of it, blessings seemed to flow.
The significance of the number 9 is profound across various contexts. In numerology, it symbolizes completion, a culmination of experiences a transformation, and spiritual enlightenment. Culturally, it is associated with unity which conveys a message of fulfillment and wholeness. She also attended The Unity Church which adorned that same name. Spiritually, the number "9" is seen as a pinnacle in many belief systems, it embodies transcendence. The number is also viewed as a container for all worldly experiences, encompassing the wisdom of all preceding numbers. Overall, the number 9 holds a unique and significant place in both spiritual and cultural contexts.
The backwards "9" better known as the letter "P" also holds many significant spiritual meanings. "P" can stand for power prestige and, purpose. The letter "P" symbolizes personal growth and transformation. The letter "P" symbolizes authority, representing the ability to motivate and inspire others. It encourages us to embrace our own leadership qualities and take responsibility for every one of our actions. The royal letter "P" means that each of us has a part to play in making this world a better place. There is no place or room for making excuses. "P" is associated with living a life of purposeful passion. It reminds individuals to align their actions with their values and goals, fostering a sense of meaning and direction in their lives. In Kabbalistic tradition, the Hebrew letter Peh (פ) represents the mouth and is linked to communication and expression. It signifies the importance of words and how they can manifest thoughts and intentions into reality. In Hinduism, the letter "P" is connected to purification and spiritual growth, symbolizing the removal of ignorance and the attainment of knowledge. It encourages individuals to seek enlightenment and persist in personal development. Persistence was one of Dott's crowning attributes. She always pushed forward and never gave up even if we did. Her example teaches us to push ourselves and one another forward in spite of how things might appear. We should not act or respond based upon how things look. We are people of faith, and her life reminds us not to walk by sight. Where there is life there is hope. We each can serve as catalysts to and for one another. The "P" also represents the "purple" of royalty. According to the Bible, we are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood and a peculiar people! The power of revival is in us! Using either our individual or combined energies enables us to initiate, incentivize and overcome many of the obstacles we face through the work of faith! In numerology, the letter "P" corresponds to the number 16, which resonates with inner wisdom and spiritual development. This connection relates to the importance of heeding intuitions during our spiritual journey. In Celtic culture, the letter "P" corresponds to the birch tree, symbolizing new beginnings and adaptability. This association highlights the spiritual significance of personal renewal. The spiritual significance of the letter "P," can help us to harness and purpose energy in ways that transcend logic by embracing God given power and purpose.
Purple, specifically "the color" purple, symbolizes spirituality, higher consciousness, creativity, and transformation. This makes it a powerful hue in the various colorful representations of spiritual energy. Connection to Higher Consciousness. Purple is often associated with the crown chakra, which is linked to divine wisdom and universal consciousness. This color serves as a symbol of divinity, enlightenment, royalty and an understanding of our connection to the universe.
The significance of the number 9 is profound across various contexts. In numerology, it symbolizes completion, a culmination of experiences a transformation, and spiritual enlightenment. Culturally, it is associated with unity which conveys a message of fulfillment and wholeness. She also attended The Unity Church which adorned that same name. Spiritually, the number "9" is seen as a pinnacle in many belief systems, it embodies transcendence. The number is also viewed as a container for all worldly experiences, encompassing the wisdom of all preceding numbers. Overall, the number 9 holds a unique and significant place in both spiritual and cultural contexts.
The backwards "9" better known as the letter "P" also holds many significant spiritual meanings. "P" can stand for power prestige and, purpose. The letter "P" symbolizes personal growth and transformation. The letter "P" symbolizes authority, representing the ability to motivate and inspire others. It encourages us to embrace our own leadership qualities and take responsibility for every one of our actions. The royal letter "P" means that each of us has a part to play in making this world a better place. There is no place or room for making excuses. "P" is associated with living a life of purposeful passion. It reminds individuals to align their actions with their values and goals, fostering a sense of meaning and direction in their lives. In Kabbalistic tradition, the Hebrew letter Peh (פ) represents the mouth and is linked to communication and expression. It signifies the importance of words and how they can manifest thoughts and intentions into reality. In Hinduism, the letter "P" is connected to purification and spiritual growth, symbolizing the removal of ignorance and the attainment of knowledge. It encourages individuals to seek enlightenment and persist in personal development. Persistence was one of Dott's crowning attributes. She always pushed forward and never gave up even if we did. Her example teaches us to push ourselves and one another forward in spite of how things might appear. We should not act or respond based upon how things look. We are people of faith, and her life reminds us not to walk by sight. Where there is life there is hope. We each can serve as catalysts to and for one another. The "P" also represents the "purple" of royalty. According to the Bible, we are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood and a peculiar people! The power of revival is in us! Using either our individual or combined energies enables us to initiate, incentivize and overcome many of the obstacles we face through the work of faith! In numerology, the letter "P" corresponds to the number 16, which resonates with inner wisdom and spiritual development. This connection relates to the importance of heeding intuitions during our spiritual journey. In Celtic culture, the letter "P" corresponds to the birch tree, symbolizing new beginnings and adaptability. This association highlights the spiritual significance of personal renewal. The spiritual significance of the letter "P," can help us to harness and purpose energy in ways that transcend logic by embracing God given power and purpose.
Purple, specifically "the color" purple, symbolizes spirituality, higher consciousness, creativity, and transformation. This makes it a powerful hue in the various colorful representations of spiritual energy. Connection to Higher Consciousness. Purple is often associated with the crown chakra, which is linked to divine wisdom and universal consciousness. This color serves as a symbol of divinity, enlightenment, royalty and an understanding of our connection to the universe.
WE'RE TOGETHER: IN WEDDINGS FUNERALS & REUNIONS: WE'RE FAMILY
She developed from a small-town country girl to a mother and matriarch. She ran for and was elected to the advisory council in Co-op City shortly after moving there. Her ad campaign was powered by her children who placed flyers under every door in each of the apartment buildings her electorate resided in. She was successful economically, politically and socially. Her life is impossible to encapsulate in this small tribute. Dott's giving spirit was contagious. When it came to others, especially children, she would celebrate giving even if their families did not participate in birthday, Christmas and holiday gifts. She treated her nieces and nephews like sons and daughters. "We are family," was one of her favorite rallying songs. She could even outdance the girls from Sister Sledge.
FOLLOWING A FUNLOVING FANATIC
Anyone that really knew Dott was aware of the playful and childlike side of her that never grew up. She focused on fun whenever and wherever she was. Even during some serious and solemn situations she could have a "Joan Rivers moment." She could get away with a chuckle, laugh or smirk that may have been "too soon" but not inappropriate. This was not sarcasm. These were moments of reflecting truth, in spite of how others wanted to paint a rosy picture. She loved to celebrate any and every occasion that in some way marked any notable achievement or called for remembrance. She brought more than life to the party. Whenever it was needed, she was the life of the party!
CAPPING IT ALL OFF WITH A TOAST
The lessons "Dott" leaves us with can be attached to the maps in our minds. Dots of many sizes adorn the sky. They may seem small from our present perspective but when closely inspected reveal a wealth of information. We remember our "Dott" as a point on a map, a spot in the sky and a star in a constellation. Yes, the dot is a powerful symbol. It is a landmark. Whenever we cross a "T" or dot an "I" we can think of her. Before there were ever any "dot coms" we had our very own. The Eulogy is a simple as the burial. We hear it in all of the tributes. We will not write a eulogy, like a benediction given at the end of a religious church service. We will carry and pass on a legacy wrapped within our future efforts, promises and actions. This will not be a disconnect, but rather a reconnect and a maintaining of the spirit "Dott" exemplified. We don't need memorials or special occasions to remember her if we keep a DOTT with two T's engraved in our hearts.
OUR LAST DANCE TOGETHER HEre in this life
THE TAKEAWAYS AND WHAT WE LEARNED
She taught us that true strength does not fear confrontation. She would show compassion and feel sorry for us but would not allow us to wallow in pity or feel sorry for ourselves. She believed in rising to the occasion and leaving a testimony as an overcomer! For those of us who give up, lose hope or surrender this is not a legacy to be lived into without changing our ways. In the end she leaves the "DOTT" legacy to be embrace and expressed by us. As we live into and outwardly practice our natural lives that eternal our mortal souls, take note! Let her example, both failures and successes inspire us to live up to a measure of her life's story. Let it continue and live on in our lives each day!
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THE IDEA THAT "BIG BROTHER" IS WATCHING US IS NOTHING NEW. IN THIS ERA OF CAMERAS ALL AROUND US THERE ARE 24-HOUR SURVEILLANCE, IDENTITY AND SECURITY MONITORING PROPTOCOLS IN EFFECT. ALMOST ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING WE DO CAN BE SCRUTINIZED and analyzed. THIS INCLUDES OUR INTERNET SURFING HABITS, OUR PHONE CONVERSATIONS AND OUR PURCHASING PREFERENCES. ANY AND ALL OF THESE THINGS ARE SUBJECT TO BEING INTERCEPTED AND INSPECTED AT SOME POINT. THIS EVIDENCE CAN BE USED WITHOUT OUR KNOWLEDGE OR CONSENT. INFERENCES AND CONCLUSIONS CAN BE DRAN FROM THEM THAT MAY OR MAY NOT BE TRUE. HOWEVER, BEFORE ANY OF OUR MODERN METHODS OF MONITORING EVER EXISTED, WE ALL HAVE BEEN ENGAGED IN WATCHING ONE ANOTHER, MAKING ASSUMPTIONS AND DRAWING CONCLUSION BASED ON WHAT WE SEE AND BELIEVE, ACCORDING TO OUR COGNITIVE SET. THE BIBLE EXPLAINS HOW WE CAN CREATE LAWS UNTO OURSELVES THROUGH OUR CONSCIENCE WHEREIN we are actively ACCUSING OR EXCUSING ONE ANOTHER. THIS IS AN AGE-OLD PRACTICE NOW AMPLIFIED THROUGH THE INTERNET AND SOCIAL MEDIA. MOST PEOPLE DO NOT REALIZE THAT THE AFFAIRS OF MEN HAVE ALWAYS BEEN AND CONTINUE TO BE AFFECTED, DIRECTED AND INFLUENCED BY SPIRITS OCCUPYING OUR REALM. WHETHER WE EMBRACE MYTHOLOGY OR BELIEVE IN THE BIBLICAL ACCOUNT IN THE FIRST BOOK OF JOB; ITS PLAIN TO SEE THAT THE CONCEPT OF A "BIG BROTHER" OR THE INVOLVEMENT OF OTHER ENTITIES IN OUR AFFAIRS IS NOT SO FAR-FETCHED! ANYONE UNAWARE OF THE WAR MUST BE WARNED!
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here is why we wage this war
If there are any questions as to why we continue pounding these types of topics and consistently speaking about spirits, here's the answer. Having been victimized by these entities in the past and being keenly aware of their activity in the present; by the grace of GOD, we have embraced this calling and endeavor as our future. It is more than a mission of enlightenment; it is also a personal spiritual vendetta. Anyone who reads the "About Me" page should understand why. Since then, more and more attacks have been waged against us and our family. We are resolute. Though the adversary knocks us down six times, we are prepared to rise seven. The most important lesson learned during this journey is that our battle and vendetta is not against people, it is against powers! The people are the victims of the powers that persuade them to indulge in their iniquities. People are defining themselves by the things they temporarily possess. Today it is easy to justify hatred towards our fellow man. When did we become enemies? What was the cause? As noted in previous posts, we anticipate that the present climate of intolerance and violence will wax worse and worse. The zeitgeist of today is gradually normalized anger, anarchy and avarice. The vitriol in much of the verbal exchanges between our leaders is infectious. Their dialogue projects a tone in which their spirit or "attitude of behavior," is adopted among the proletariat. The practice and proliferation of profanity among people today serves as a sign of the lack of constraint and control we have over ourselves. "Swearing like a sailor" is no longer attributed to the Navy. People are increasingly feeling entitled to even the score, execute justice and seek revenge. Retaliation is wining out over reconciliation. This vengeful spirit (attitude of behavior) gives anyone the right to payback and feel righteous as they riot. The overall effect spawns more division through taking sides. Different expressions of evil may appear to be at odds with one another, but they are not. These spirits are not divided in their mission. Only the people and personalities they use get divided and conquered. Sometimes the kingdom we are at war against may appear to be in contradiction and at odds. This is simply an illusion. There is no "Left" or "Right" as far as evil is concerned. The powers of darkness are all united in their goal to divide us!
THE PATTERN, THE PLAN AND THE PROVOCATION
The design, intent and purpose for mankind was to be fruitful, multiply, replenish and subdue the planet. The setup was perfect, but there were other "beings" that were opposed to it. Mankind became the subject of their enmity. As a result, humanity was attacked. As an enemy does, if they cannot get to the object of their angst, they will go after anybody or anything that is loved by them. This is how the effort to prevent mankind from fulfilling God's goal began. Doing so was meant to frustrate the plan of God. Unbeknownst by these entities was that God had already factored in the rebellion of the past into the future. Mankind is being assaulted from all sides in multiple ways. Our dependence on and relationship with God is what is essentially under attack.
A BREAK DOWN OF THE PLAYERS ON THE BATTLEFIELD
TOO MANY PEOPLE BELIEVE THAT THE DEVIL'S APPEARANCE IS SINISTER. THAT'S ONE OF SATAN'S BIGGEST DECEPTION. LUCIFER'S APPEAL AND APPEARANCE TOWARDS US IS SEDUCTIVELY SUBTLE. THE "GOD" OF THIS WORLD HAS A SYSTEM. THE SYSTEM OPERATES BY BLINDING PEOPLES MINDS TO A GLORIOUS LIGHT. ITS ALMOST AS IF MOST PEOPLE IN THE WORLD ARE WEARING POLARIZED GLASSES OUTSIDE IN THE SUNSHINE AND THINK THAT IT'S CLOUDY. IT USUALLY STARTS WITH A WHISPER, A CONTRARY QUESTIONING THOUGHT OR A DOUBT. THE BIBLE IS FILLED WITH INSTANCES OF HOW THE ACCUSER WORKS. WHETHER ITS GOD, ONE ANOTHER OR OURSELVES THE TACTIC REMAINS THE SAME. WHEN WE BEGIN TO CAREFULLY FOLLOW THE CHAIN OF REASONING FOR CRITICISM, DISOBEDIENCE AND EMNITY WE WILL FIND "THE ACCUSER" IN THE MIDST. THE DISGUISES USED BY THE ENEMY AND HIS MINOINS HAVE SOME resembleNCE THE APPEARANCE AND ATTIRE OF THE DHILDREN OF LIGHT! WITHOUT KNOWING THE TRUTH SOMETIMES ITS IMPOSSIBLE TO TELL THE DIFFERENCE. THIS IS WHY WE MUST WALK BY Faith NOT BY SIGHT. INNUNEDOS AND ACCUSATIONS WILL CONTIUE TO FILL BOTH MAINSTREAM AND SOCIAL MEDIA. WE ARE BEING ACCUSED TO GOD (CHALLENGED), ACCUSSED BY ONE ANOTHER (BLAMED) AND ACCUSING OUSELVES (GUILT).
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HATERS? MY NAME IS HATE!
HEARING THE VOICES AND LISTENING TO THEIR MESSAGES
Each and every one of us engages in a discourse that resembles an ongoing conversation in our heads. Sometimes there's an internal debate going on. Most of us consciously participate in the dialogue but are unaware of its significance. The discipline of "critical thinking" helps us navigate through many of the thoughts we are being bombarded with. However, there are spirits that must be commanded rather than reasoned with. There are some thoughts that should simply be considered unacceptable. Just having them indicates that somewhere within in all of our interactions that thought birthed within or infiltrated our mind. The "voices" we engage with represent psychological spiritual energy. This creates the foundational structure formed by our thoughts and intentions. These contemplations, musings, ponderings and ruminations are more than just mental gymnastics or psychological ping-pong. We may not always be consciously aware of the manifestations in our behaviors that emerge in subtle forms. THOUGHTS ARE NOT JUST PICTURES OF THINGS, THOUGHTS HAVE FORM. THOUGHTS ARE THINGS! THOUGHTS EXIST IN THE SENSE THAT ALTHOUGH THEY CAN'T BE SEEN, THOUGHTS CAN BE SAID, SHARED, EXPOSED AND FELT. THE "EXPRESSION OF A THOUGHT" USUALLY INVOLVES IT MULTIPLYING AND TRANSITIONING FROM ONE "FORM" TO ANOTHER. THOUGHT LIVES. THE "SUBSTANCE" OF THOUGHT CARRIES SPIRIT! Does not our conscience speak to us when we do or fail to do things that we feel bad about or regret. Is not guilt a part of that process? Are these the same voices in our head that give us a sense of pride in our accomplishments? People hearing voices and/or being compelled to do things by unknown entities is as common as the Biblical depiction of Adam and Eve's temptation and fall in the Garden of Eden. Why are we so surprised when people have a mind to commit atrocities and perform heinous acts of violence? The zeitgeist, the spirit of the time, has normalized animosity. Is it any wonder that the world seems to be suffering wrath as a result of the way we treat one another and the planet.
READING THROUGH THE RHETORIC
One of the tactics used by our adversary is diversion and distraction. Like a magician, their sleight of hand hides what really is happening and fools us into buying into the illusion. God has appointed certain of us specifically designated tell the truths that expose the lies. “That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive;” Our battle is not against one another or our fellow man. It is against the prince of the power of the air that manipulates the minds of the masses. It's difficult to filter the reality from the rhetoric, but we must!
Rhetoric is an art of persuasion utilizing grammar and logic. It is a tried-and-true ancient art of discourse. Rhetoric works through informing, persuading, or motivating specific groups or audiences by appealing to their thought process in an influential way. We continue hearing the rhetoric and seeing the posturing on all sides. Isn't now the time to hold those in office accountable. Equal, or at a minimum, equitable justice and fairness should be weighed out impartially. A false balance is not good. Unequal weights cannot balance a barbell. It is an abomination. How can we stand against abortion and turn a blind eye to genocide. Our job does not end after election day it just begins. Our vote represents our voice and that's why understanding the power of words, lies and rhetoric is so important. Politicians tend to speak through an enigma wrapped in a conundrum. Why do we have to try to read between the (lies) lines? Is the reason because the majority of us generally engage in rhetoric every day without being aware of it? Rhetoric is generally spoken. It's harder to write rhetoric because the "words of rhetoric's" double meanings cannot hold their own on paper. The scrutiny of examining written words usually exposes them for what they are if we want to see it. Words are the substance of truth, lies and rhetoric. Study the lies and they will tell us more of them. Study the truth and we'll recognize the lies as they appear.
Rhetoric is an art of persuasion utilizing grammar and logic. It is a tried-and-true ancient art of discourse. Rhetoric works through informing, persuading, or motivating specific groups or audiences by appealing to their thought process in an influential way. We continue hearing the rhetoric and seeing the posturing on all sides. Isn't now the time to hold those in office accountable. Equal, or at a minimum, equitable justice and fairness should be weighed out impartially. A false balance is not good. Unequal weights cannot balance a barbell. It is an abomination. How can we stand against abortion and turn a blind eye to genocide. Our job does not end after election day it just begins. Our vote represents our voice and that's why understanding the power of words, lies and rhetoric is so important. Politicians tend to speak through an enigma wrapped in a conundrum. Why do we have to try to read between the (lies) lines? Is the reason because the majority of us generally engage in rhetoric every day without being aware of it? Rhetoric is generally spoken. It's harder to write rhetoric because the "words of rhetoric's" double meanings cannot hold their own on paper. The scrutiny of examining written words usually exposes them for what they are if we want to see it. Words are the substance of truth, lies and rhetoric. Study the lies and they will tell us more of them. Study the truth and we'll recognize the lies as they appear.
The devil deceives us so that he can accuse us. From the time we are born until we die there is a battle being waged for the destiny of our souls. The devil knows that we eternal our souls based on how we live in this life. The system we've all defaulted to, is designed by the "god of this world." The advertiser, talker, tempter encourages us to lie and believe in "The Lie." If the devil is in the details, there will always be a spin. "He" spins doctrines, perspectives, standards and teachings into thought that contains logic mixed with dissent. The very idea that science and technology will fix things and provide solutions for ALL of our problems is one of the underlying themes. This implies that there is no need to believe in or depend on God. How many of us feel rushed as we transition from task to task? Why does it seem that everyone is in a hurry? There is a "spirit of anxiety" and impatience that is in operation across society today. We drive competitively, rush to work during rush hour, and do everything we can to avoid long lines. In many instances patience has gone out the window. Even shopping can become a stressful event in spite of all of the technological breakthroughs with scanning, barcodes and self-checkout. More efficiency seems to make us less patient. Instant gratification demands perfection without delay. This type of energy now permeates society and aggravates our expectations. Although no one is perfect, we all are decedents of perfection. Consider the fact that a perfect God created a perfect environment (world) for a perfectly created man, perfectly. WE WERE MADE PERFECTLY, NOT BUILT TO BREAK! Perfect is without defect or flaw. So, it stands to reason that the only possible change perfect can transition to is imperfection. Isn't that what happened? For Satan to entice Adam and Eve in a perfect environment he had to offer them something that seemed greater but was not. Satan deceived Adam and Eve based on the fabrication that they were not already perfect and whole. The serpent was just one of the gardens inhabitants. Satan had no Eden authority. He tricked Adam and Eve into thinking that he knew something they didn't by talking with them about the trees in the garden. Satan gained a foothold in the affairs of humanity through the "perfection lie!" "And the serpent said unto the woman, Ye shall not surely die: For God doth know that in the day ye eat thereof, then your eyes shall be opened, and ye shall be as gods, knowing good and evil. And when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree to be desired to make one wise, she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat, and gave also unto her husband with her; and he did eat." Imperfection is easy, just make any little change to something perfect! We can now see how easy it was for man to corrupt his perfect relationship and status with God. It is man who first brought imperfection to God in the form of disobedience. The enemy of all mankind is executing a plan that has been effective since the beginning of creation and time. as long as he can keep us divided and fighting against one another and among ourselves, we will not focus on engaging him. Whenever a heinous event or mass shooting occurs investigators look for a motive. This psychological approach seeks to find the reason for a behavior primarily from natural means. Motive deals with the development and expression of thought. We are more concerned with the cause that allows and births thinking that results in such behavior. We know that the prince of the power of the air is the cause. This spirit is the "attitude of behavior" that is at work in a world that denies and disobeys God.
THE SET-UP AND HOW THE SYSTEM WORKS
THE COUNTERATTACK!
The weapons of our warfare are not carnal. Neither do they consist of man-made materials such as bombs, bullets, chemicals, contaminates, explosives, germs, knives, missiles or data. Oddly enough many believers and church goers are not well versed in the use of spiritual weaponry. It's easier to talk the talk than to walk the walk. The truth of the matter is that most believers abide in a silently defensive stance. Truth is being adulterated, diluted and watered down to the point that it is hard to decipher clearly. Truth is one of the believers' primary weapons for fighting against the adversary. Truth is NOT defined by news. Truth is NOT defined by scientific discoveries or technological advancements. Truth must be defined by what it does. The power of truth is both educating and liberating. Reality can only be deciphered correctly through the lens of truth. So, what exactly is truth? Two of the main components of truth are fact and reality. Truth has spiritual aspects to it that can be revealed, taught or uncovered by study. The revelation of truth also results in the exposure of lies. This makes truth unpopular when our beliefs are not aligned with it. When truth finds us and we reject it, we deny the sin it exposes. The truth cannot enlighten us if we turn the truth of God into a lie! Jesus urged those who believed on him to continue in his word so that they would know the truth and the truth would make them free. There are no versions of truth.
Truth alone is normally enough of a weapon to combat most forces of evil. However, our enemy has managed to corrupt the "truth of God" so much so that many believe the truth to be a lie. A lying wonder is a believable encapsulation of deceit. The strong delusion mankind is under comes from the cumulative effect of embracing images and the propaganda it represents. Truth that has been defaced now needs another face and image of its purity. The presentation and the presenter need to represent its honesty and validity. The truth can hurt, and many times people will search for a way around it. If they cannot find a flaw in the truth they will focus on a flaw in us. The light of truth can easily be obscured by the darkness of suspicion. We are the light of the world as Jesus said. The "presentation" of truth is almost as important as the truth itself. The "presenter" is almost as important as the "presentation." This is why the "Breastplate of Righteousness" is imperative. Although we are flawed and imperfect people, we must walk humbly while keeping unspotted by the world and its affairs. For this cause, popular television megachurch preachers should never compromise their image or reputation in any way. Abstaining from even the very appearance of evil is a mandate that must be followed. Let's put it plainly. A preacher in the company and presence of businessmen, entertainers and politicians is out of place! We are commanded to come out from among the fray and be separate. Truth can and will stand on its own regardless, but we can only hinder it when we walk in the darkness. The devil will use every tactic available to get the righteous to fall and flaw themselves externally and internally. Consider the story of King Uzziah. His reign ended badly due simply to pride.
In addition to maintaining our posture and taking a stand, we must be prepared! Proper Preparation Prevents Poor Performance. As a believer, everywhere we go and everything we do involves representing what we believe in. Wherever we travel the footwear that is shod on our feet advertises the sponsor we represent. It's not Nike or Reebok; it's the preparation of the Gospel of Peace while the world is at war.
Without faith in the truth, that "it" is true even if told otherwise, the attacks upon "it" can overwhelm us. In reality any direct attacks on truth are indirect attacks on us! Standing for something without compromising anything requires thick skin and a strong shield of steadfast determination. Faith shields us from many of the fatal flaws we possess and attacks we may not see. The sucker punches thrown by the adversary have nothing to do with fair play. Faith is mandatory, and without it we can become ambulatory. There are too many of us on the sidelines licking our wounds and bedridden. Faith can pick us up when we embrace it while keeping us from further harm.
Our heads must be protected as we fight. Spiritual attacks always involve the mind. Knowing truth is not enough. Living, practicing and proving the faith requires the ability to wield the truth of the word of God. This is no easy feat. The "word" misused or abused can easily misrepresent God's gracious forgiveness, love, mercy and wrath. There is a prayerful attitude that must be maintained to deliver God's message in the spirit of love as we should, even in the midst of the battle.
YES, IT'S A BATTLE.
YES, IT'S A FIGHT.
MORE THAN THE DIFFERENCE
OF WRONG VERSUS RIGHT.
IT'S A WAR OF ATTRITION
FOR A WORTHWHILE CAUSE
IT'S A PATH TO PERFECTION
IN THE MIDST OF OUR FLAWS.
IT'S A GUARANTEED WIN
IF WE STAY ON THE COURSE
AND THE BATTLE IS WON
BY THE BLOOD AND THE CROSS.
YES, IT'S A FIGHT.
MORE THAN THE DIFFERENCE
OF WRONG VERSUS RIGHT.
IT'S A WAR OF ATTRITION
FOR A WORTHWHILE CAUSE
IT'S A PATH TO PERFECTION
IN THE MIDST OF OUR FLAWS.
IT'S A GUARANTEED WIN
IF WE STAY ON THE COURSE
AND THE BATTLE IS WON
BY THE BLOOD AND THE CROSS.
THE COST OF ENERGY NEVER CHANGES, ONLY THE PRICE. IT WILL ALWAYS BE EVIDENCED BY SOME ACTION OR MOTION. THERE IS A LIE THAT IS BEING COVERTLY ADVANCED THROUGH SOCIETY THAT SOMEHOW, WE CAN STRIKE IT RICH, GET LUCKY, ACHIEVE STARDOM, FAME AND FORTUNE WITH MINIMAL EFFORT AND OR TALENT. THIS IS THE KOOL-AID THEY'RE SERVING AND WE'RE DRINKING. "the pursuit of immediate pleasure is in fact a flight from freedom." THIS reflects a philosophical perspective which suggests that seeking pleasure often leads to a loss of TRUE LIBERTY. MAXIUM RESULTS FROM MINIMAL EFFORTS THROUGH UTILIZING HACKS, SHORTCUTS AND TRICKS FOLLOW A SIMILAR PATTERN. CHEATING AND SHORCUTS SEEM TO BE THE UNDERLYING THEME OF PROGRESS TODAY. THIS IS THE POISON PILL OF OUR SOCIETY. WE DON'T HAVE TO DO ALL OF THE LABOR, STUDY OR WORK JUST TAKE THE CREDIT. WITH APPLICATIONS LIKE A.I., COPILOT and robots of all kinds ASSISTING US, THE VEILED PROMISE OF PROGRESS BECOMES AN ILLUSION! IT ALL SEEMS REAL BUT NONE OF IT LASTS! “An inheritance may be gotten hastily at the beginning; but the end thereof shall not be blessed.” PROVERBS 20:21 kjv
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WHAT VIEW OF REALITY DO WE EMBRACE?
THE ILLUSION IS "REAL" FAME DEPENDS ON THE PILL WE TAKE
Our current credit driven debt cycle monetary economy is based upon a lend and trust narrative shared among greedy participants whose suspicion of one another is managed by mountains of regulations. Much of our "real worth" is based on the amount of debt the system suggests we can potentially manage. This implies that the integrity of our financial system operates off of securing future intentions based on "promises" given monetary value. Our present financial stability is dependent on our future ability to supply tomorrow's provisions from today's promises. Credit is belief from a foundation of trust
Our healthcare (sick care) system revolves more and more around pharmacy and surgery. A new part. pill or potion promises quick results without much work. However, there are no shortcuts to health. We must work with our body's metabolism to find the individual balances it needs.
Many of our religious beliefs are derived from erroneous confessions. God is not a pill! God's ways are often misrepresented as to how God works. We are individually both accountable and responsible for our thoughts and actions, iniquities and sins that we commit in this life. God provides us with the guidance and access to his power to overcome any temptation if we want to. In addition to this, God further compensates for our failures by providing continual access to his amazing grace in spite of ourselves. God is not responsible for working out all of our problems, we are! God will always be present with us to see us through. God is an ever-present help in a time of need not a temporary crutch we can use when things don't go our way. This is one of the reasons Jesus told Satan that it was written again, "Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God."
Many of today's goals and standards of success are founded upon unrealistic dreams without foundations. Today multimedia is projecting multiple fake and narrow visual perspectives derived from staged presentations. Life is about more than show and tell through make-up mirrors and personal posts. This delusional image of "fame" is deceptive. Why do we spend more time and give more attention to hair and makeup than diet and exercise. Happiness based upon stuff and social status rather than health, peace and prosperity. Thrills are only temporary, like betting and gambling; it's a rush that does not last. The lure of instant gratification reaches both the rich and poor through state lotteries. The mindset that comes from the expectations of instant gratification can create backlashes that that manifest as depression, disillusionment and violence. People are becoming more stressed and upset at a time when they can hardly take or tolerate any more! Langston Hughs asked a very important question when he penned "Harlem dreams deferred." "Maybe it just sags like a heavy load, or does it explode"? Prepare for the explosion...
Our healthcare (sick care) system revolves more and more around pharmacy and surgery. A new part. pill or potion promises quick results without much work. However, there are no shortcuts to health. We must work with our body's metabolism to find the individual balances it needs.
Many of our religious beliefs are derived from erroneous confessions. God is not a pill! God's ways are often misrepresented as to how God works. We are individually both accountable and responsible for our thoughts and actions, iniquities and sins that we commit in this life. God provides us with the guidance and access to his power to overcome any temptation if we want to. In addition to this, God further compensates for our failures by providing continual access to his amazing grace in spite of ourselves. God is not responsible for working out all of our problems, we are! God will always be present with us to see us through. God is an ever-present help in a time of need not a temporary crutch we can use when things don't go our way. This is one of the reasons Jesus told Satan that it was written again, "Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God."
Many of today's goals and standards of success are founded upon unrealistic dreams without foundations. Today multimedia is projecting multiple fake and narrow visual perspectives derived from staged presentations. Life is about more than show and tell through make-up mirrors and personal posts. This delusional image of "fame" is deceptive. Why do we spend more time and give more attention to hair and makeup than diet and exercise. Happiness based upon stuff and social status rather than health, peace and prosperity. Thrills are only temporary, like betting and gambling; it's a rush that does not last. The lure of instant gratification reaches both the rich and poor through state lotteries. The mindset that comes from the expectations of instant gratification can create backlashes that that manifest as depression, disillusionment and violence. People are becoming more stressed and upset at a time when they can hardly take or tolerate any more! Langston Hughs asked a very important question when he penned "Harlem dreams deferred." "Maybe it just sags like a heavy load, or does it explode"? Prepare for the explosion...
THE ART OF SELLING THE DREAM
Why wake up if we're already "living the dream?" On the other hand, if this is "living the dream" than please wake us up. Besides that, if we are "living the dream," how do we know whether we are asleep or awake? Only toddlers should be "living the dream" one nap at a time. Dreams are not something we choose to create we just have them. It's a shame that today they are being misrepresented as something we make up on our own. Dreams to be dreams must be spoken of as in the past tense. Anyone who has ever "had" a dream knows that it has no existence without sharing its ownership and no reality without tangible visible actions. This is what was once called "pipe dreams." The term "Pipe Dreams" date back to the 1870s and originally referred to the weird hallucinations and dreams some opium smokers would have. Is there really such a thing as "The Matrix?" If so, are we in it? Maybe the movie actually depicted our spiritual reality. Today's climate exaggerates what it really takes for notable achievements. No matter how it appears there are no overnight success stories or rags to riches routines. For those of us who are not buying what they're selling, our measuring stick of success is different. Rather than being rich or of royalty we are enlightened. Sometimes achieving goals and making progress seems like a dream but in reality, it should feel more like climbing a mountain. There is sweat equity to pay for any meaningful progress in life. Without it, our appreciation of any accomplishment is cheapened by lack of effort. What is being portrayed and presented to us misrepresents reality. Here's the "red pill." Here's the truth.
The "so-called" hacks and shortcuts, those breakthroughs, discoveries and miracles "everyone's" talking about are the building blocks of the lies. We're believing information from sources whose ambitions, endeavors, goals or mission are based on Pleasure, Prestige and/or Profit. Schooling and standards from the advertising and entertainment industries are corrupting education and redefined beliefs. It's easier to believe a lie that requires little effort than the truth that requires real work. Quick and convenient often means fast and loose. Don't think that there is any way around education, experience or both. It is only after the disciplines and lessons of life are embraced and practiced that it becomes easy to see how they work. These applications and principles can be applied universally to multiple issues or problems. Rather than explain as we usually do, we'll be proclaiming more. Proclamations are issued with less scrutiny than regular information. Sometimes without explanation, acceptance and compliance is expected. These edicts and decrees are designed to be embraced at both a conscious and a subconscious level. Just having a "ring of truth" is not enough. That is how the trap is baited. The phrase "ring of truth" means that a statement appears to arguably have a semblance of truth. When a story or tale has a "ring of truth," it seems credible or believable, even if it is not entirely accurate. Our emotions are being manipulated by statements that feel genuine and plausible. The advertising industry is replete with examples of how this is used. For example, "fixing" our pets by neutering and spading them, is a good practice. However, in reality we are not fixing them. We are just remedying a problem. In reality we are breaking them in their ability to reproduce and their desire to do so. This "play on words" seems innocent but it is not.
Much of life is being presented as a spectacle by the advertising and entertainment industry. Life is not a spectacle we make it that way. Some of the greatest values in life are family, integrity, love and compassion. Valuing family relationships and the moral principles that come with them creates integrity within our actions. Love is a universal value that fosters connections and compassion. Values serve as guiding principles that shape our beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors, ultimately contributing to a fulfilling life. Television and much of multimedia appeals to our senses through psychic energy. To whom much is given much is required. The architects and authors of these spectacles also have the means to promote meaningful changes in society. The proclamations we bring today should be questioned and personally proven. Research is the work of questioning the source, validating the information and proving it to be accurate. Any followers or patrons that are too lazy to read through these posts, ponder and research for themselves should at least check the bait. Our bait is designed for our followers to take a bite of the red pill. The worlds bait is a blue pill that poisons us. Most of us were not born into money or royalty. We will not inherit or be appointed into position or power. Although we may never be royal by man's standards we are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, and a peculiar people.
The "so-called" hacks and shortcuts, those breakthroughs, discoveries and miracles "everyone's" talking about are the building blocks of the lies. We're believing information from sources whose ambitions, endeavors, goals or mission are based on Pleasure, Prestige and/or Profit. Schooling and standards from the advertising and entertainment industries are corrupting education and redefined beliefs. It's easier to believe a lie that requires little effort than the truth that requires real work. Quick and convenient often means fast and loose. Don't think that there is any way around education, experience or both. It is only after the disciplines and lessons of life are embraced and practiced that it becomes easy to see how they work. These applications and principles can be applied universally to multiple issues or problems. Rather than explain as we usually do, we'll be proclaiming more. Proclamations are issued with less scrutiny than regular information. Sometimes without explanation, acceptance and compliance is expected. These edicts and decrees are designed to be embraced at both a conscious and a subconscious level. Just having a "ring of truth" is not enough. That is how the trap is baited. The phrase "ring of truth" means that a statement appears to arguably have a semblance of truth. When a story or tale has a "ring of truth," it seems credible or believable, even if it is not entirely accurate. Our emotions are being manipulated by statements that feel genuine and plausible. The advertising industry is replete with examples of how this is used. For example, "fixing" our pets by neutering and spading them, is a good practice. However, in reality we are not fixing them. We are just remedying a problem. In reality we are breaking them in their ability to reproduce and their desire to do so. This "play on words" seems innocent but it is not.
Much of life is being presented as a spectacle by the advertising and entertainment industry. Life is not a spectacle we make it that way. Some of the greatest values in life are family, integrity, love and compassion. Valuing family relationships and the moral principles that come with them creates integrity within our actions. Love is a universal value that fosters connections and compassion. Values serve as guiding principles that shape our beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors, ultimately contributing to a fulfilling life. Television and much of multimedia appeals to our senses through psychic energy. To whom much is given much is required. The architects and authors of these spectacles also have the means to promote meaningful changes in society. The proclamations we bring today should be questioned and personally proven. Research is the work of questioning the source, validating the information and proving it to be accurate. Any followers or patrons that are too lazy to read through these posts, ponder and research for themselves should at least check the bait. Our bait is designed for our followers to take a bite of the red pill. The worlds bait is a blue pill that poisons us. Most of us were not born into money or royalty. We will not inherit or be appointed into position or power. Although we may never be royal by man's standards we are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, and a peculiar people.
PROCLAIMING THE PROBLEM
The biggest problem with "proclaiming the problem," is "proclaiming the problem." Whenever something is stated or written, the spirit of its expression takes on form. Both oral and written traditions have been responsible for passing on information since the beginning of time. Our eyes and our ears are being exploited by the advertisements from marketing and the accusations from our adversary, the Devil. Their goal is to reach the ultimate destination, namely our minds. Their path is through our physical senses just as it was in the garden of Eden. The mind is not in a physical or tangible place but the path to it is. Our faculties, both intellectual and sensory supply the gateway to our minds. Humanity is not having a brain problem. Humanity is having a mind problem. Many of us have yet to differentiate our brain from our mind.
This is a proclamation. Let's make the distinction. The brain and the mind are interconnected but they are individually unique. The brain, located in the head negotiates all of the bodily functions through the neural and hormonal networks from the pituitary gland to the vagus nerve. Most of our thinking is deliberated by our mind which runs throughout the body but is centrally located in our gut. The feeling in our gut is how thoughts settle in our minds. The mind operates off of beliefs. The brain operates off of its capabilities. The neural pathways we establish, lose or give up on tells the mind of our intentions concerning it. The mind simply processes whether it can or can't by speaking faith into form. This may be why some amputees can still feel their limb even after it is gone. The mind is a powerful force, but it cannot speak belief into B.S.! Please take note of the difference between belief and faith! Remember, we cannot change our brains, but we can change our minds.
This is a proclamation. Let's make the distinction. The brain and the mind are interconnected but they are individually unique. The brain, located in the head negotiates all of the bodily functions through the neural and hormonal networks from the pituitary gland to the vagus nerve. Most of our thinking is deliberated by our mind which runs throughout the body but is centrally located in our gut. The feeling in our gut is how thoughts settle in our minds. The mind operates off of beliefs. The brain operates off of its capabilities. The neural pathways we establish, lose or give up on tells the mind of our intentions concerning it. The mind simply processes whether it can or can't by speaking faith into form. This may be why some amputees can still feel their limb even after it is gone. The mind is a powerful force, but it cannot speak belief into B.S.! Please take note of the difference between belief and faith! Remember, we cannot change our brains, but we can change our minds.
This is a proclamation. The origin of many of our laws, technological breakthroughs, discoveries and inventions came about as a result of us covering up our sins and compensating for our iniquities. Rather than upholding righteousness through maintaining abstinence, scientist invented and promoted abortions, prophylactics and pills to deal with pre-marital sex. Locks were invented to stop thieves, traffic control devices designed to curtail inconsiderate drivers and minimum hourly wages instituted to limit profit motivated by greed. Many of our rules, laws and regulation did not come into existence merely to fulfill the old adage that "laws were meant to be broken." Laws were not made to be broken. Laws are made to correct offences! The phrase "laws are meant to be broken" does expresses an idea that sometimes rules should be challenged and reformed as seen in civil rights movement. However, this "ring of truth" can be used to paint a false narrative! Phrases and titles like "birth control" are deceptive. The process is initiated by taking a pill with synthetic steroid hormones that stop the natural process of periodic ovulation. Is there a need for self-control when we have birth control? We are designed to procreate and compelled to sin. There are multiple safe, effective and deceptive products and sayings being prescribe by our "pushers." Try looking up the definition of the word "pusher" on almost any dictionary website. Watch and see what else advertisers are pushing on us. These types of controversial, deceitful and often falsely labeled products and statements are prevalent. They are fundamentally designed to challenge established and natural order, promote private agendas, and provide a framework for changing things.
This is a proclamation. Most of the dieting, fitness and health industries that have been spawned over the last century are exploiting our ignorance. Portliness, fat and obesity are not a new phenomenon. The history of obesity has a complex narrative that spans across centuries. Evidence of obesity can be traced back to prehistoric times. Some figurines, such as the Venus of Willendorf (circa 25,000 BCE), portrayed portly women as being more desirable, which then was believed to represent fertility and abundance. These figurines strongly indicate and suggest that in some human societies, excess body fat probably was associated with health, fertility, and the ability to survival during times of scarcity. Our bodies are designed to store fat specifically for hard times. This evolutionary process cannot be undone over a few centuries. We were originally hunter gatherers, then herders and farmers before we ever were mass producers. Back then we did not have the same preservation and storage technologies we have today. There was no refrigeration, vacuum sealed packages and abundance of food sources everywhere from convenient stores to supermarkets. Our bodies are not being subjected to the same levels of extreme abundance and lack. The need for extra fat is not the same. Many of our foods are slowly poisoning us! The longer the shelf life, the higher the probability of multiple chemical preservatives. "Preservatives" is an inappropriate word and a deceitful description for what they really are! Decay is a natural process in life for all things. The delay of decay for convenience and profit is costing us our health. Buying into the lie that old food is good food has been processed in our minds! Unfortunately, the mass produced ultra processed foods we eat by design make us FAT! Today, rather than disciplining our dietary habits, we are attempting to make being FAT fashionable.
This is a proclamation. Fast food is a slow death! The epitome of instant gratification is in its name. Food should have nothing to do with speed. Eating should not be done in a rush. Digestion takes its own sweet time. There are four stages of digestion. They are called ingestion, digestion, absorption and elimination. We only have total control over ingestion. Hurrying to eat, hurrying while eating or hurrying directly after eating is like serving a prison sentence on death row. The timing alone reveals its gradual process. The average time after eating for digestion to take place is about 6 to 8 hours. This is the period of time for movement through the stomach and small intestine, where most nutrient absorption occurs. The entire process, from ingestion to elimination, generally takes 24 to 72 hours. This includes the time food spends in the large intestine, where water is absorbed and waste is formed. Fruits and Vegetables usually digest quicker, sometimes within hours. On the other hand, foods high in protein and fat, like sugary ultra processed junk can take several days to digest. Factors such as age, sex, metabolic rate, and overall health can affect digestion time due to hormonal differences. Individual factors and the types of food consumed play significant roles in determining the exact time it takes for a meal to be digested. The fast-food industry has weaponized our appetite against us. The need and urgency to eat and drink constantly is deceiving us. Yes, we need to stay hydrated. No, we don't need to constantly have something in our mouth to chew and or sip on. Such practices are signals to our system. Why are we training our bodies to store fat for emergency use in an age of modern refrigeration, storage and preservation technologies. When we were hunter gatherers and even as agrarians our bodies learned to store fat to provide us with nutrients during lapses in eating. Lipogenesis is the metabolic process for creating new fat. It describes the conversion of non-fat sources, primarily excess carbohydrates, into fatty acids, which are then assembled into triglycerides for storage. This process acts as the body’s internal factory, taking surplus dietary materials and converting them into a stable, energy-dense form. This system ensures that extra energy is efficiently stockpiled in fat tissue. We cannot just ignore centuries of our bodies evolutionary processes and behave as if it is meaningless. America is having much more than a "fat" problem, it is being stricken with an obesity epidemic. This is a medical condition which requires professional interventions, not profit driven diet plans. In the past, being chubby, heavy and/or overweight might have been a personal discipline issue. However today, the ultra-processed foods we consume and the drugs that allow us to tolerate it are part of the cause. Being fat, corpulent and obese is a medicinal issue that should be addressed therapeutically.
This is a proclamation. More and more we have become and are continuing to be a people who honor God with our lips, but in works we deny him. This accusation goes across a broad spectrum of our beliefs, habits and practices. We and the zeitgeist of the time behave as if either there is no God or if there is a God, that "the creator" must be or has been pretty shortsighted or stupid in creating us and the rest of the world! One aspect is in how we deny our bodies to naturally adjust and operate. We've removed them from nature and many of the built in benefits that come from it. We sit inside dwellings with artificial light. We artificially control our environments temperature so that it remains close to the same despite the change in seasons. We don't allow our bodies to regulate many of the processes it was designed to do from sweating to shivering in the cold. We don't subject ourselves to any discomfort or extremes and signal our bodily systems from the respiratory to the endocrine to stand down!
This is a proclamation. The advent of the ability remotely online bet on just about anything is a cancer slowly eating at the core of society. GAMBLING is the epitome of instant gratification. Rooting for the home team has morphed into betting on the home team. GAMBLING can be traced back to ancient civilizations. It was often linked to religious rituals and societal customs. The earliest forms of gambling were relatively unregulated; people have always wagered on things, and games of chance were no exception. However, as such practices grew, so did their impact on society.
This is a proclamation. Automation without limitation will inherently tend towards evil. Although the original intention of most technical advances is assistance and efficiency, automation left without human oversight cannot navigate unforeseen issues effectively. Automated systems design is incapable of addressing situations that contain variables outside of their functionality. Automation allows humans to be supplemented with and eventually replaced by machines. Automation in agriculture alone is a noble cause that has its own set of challenges with soil, fuel and pollution issues. Automation from traffic lights to tolls help us to better manage tasks. However, with each additional assist some unanticipated effect comes that may or may not present additional issues. The industrial revolution had a tremendous effect on all of society. Everything was affected. Its impact had many unintended results. Pollution, dangerous harsh conditions, child labor and the beginning of our dependence on fossil fuels all began along with the advent of the steam engine.
This is a proclamation. The doctors, nurses, healthcare and medical industry have been corrupted by the pharmaceutical industry! "Big Pharma" and "Big Brother" are related. "Big Brother" is watching us from the outside, while "Big Pharma" is manipulating us from the inside! Maybe this is one of the reasons many of us fail to get enough natural light. God created "outside," man built and made "inside." Medicines and the doctors that prescribe them are and should be characterized only as treatments. Our bodies and the God that created us are the agents for healing. We were born to last not built to break.
PRINCIPLES APPLIED PROVIDE SOLUTIONS
In the same manner that we proclaimed the problems we will also proclaim, not explain, these principles. Many of our previous posts are filled with detailed attempts of explanations on how these principles can be applied. At first glance, many of these principles may seem counter-intuitive and enigmatic, nevertheless they work. Let's test them for enduring effects rather than instant gratification.
Instant gratification is the enemy of patience. They say, "patience is a virtue." Virtues are standards of behavior and morality. Is Anything worth having worth waiting for? The lie is that we lack patience. Patience, like muscles automatically come with the territory. Like muscles, the more we exercise patience the more it grows. Everybody has patience. Patience has a work to do, and it is with and on us. Patience promotes perfection! PRAY ON!
More dreams are killed by instant gratification than anything else. Having a dream and patiently waiting for it to come true is the stuff that fairy tales are made of. Patience runs neck and neck with appreciation. There is a different sense of accomplishment embraced when we patiently work through something on our own. God sends us guidance and warnings through dreams in our spiritual journey. The Bible provides examples of how God has communicated through dreams. In Joel 2:28, the pouring out of God's Spirit enables visions and dreams. DREAM ON!
Today, credit cards offer immediate satisfaction through unrestrained purchasing. There is a new easy and simpler form of credit called B.N.P.L. (buy now pay later). This is the buy now broke later scenario. The "ring of truth" comes in the form of a bill with a revolving credit line designed to keep us in perpetual debt. The original purpose of credit was to allow and promote commerce based on trust. Credit defines our integrity through promissory notes. The payments we make validates our dependency on them! Extending credit and lending can be charitable and philanthropical or predatory and full of greed. The incentive to make profit off of other people's lack, misery and misfortunes is the primary driver of credit today. Yes, the LOVE OF MONEY is the root of ALL evil. SPEND ON!
The zeitgeist, psychology and paradigm shift of today does not promote trust in God or confidence in our fellow man. We are being influenced to trust in the uncertainty of riches. Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal, but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal. For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also. Our heart must be kept with all diligence. Our nature was corrupted in a psychological and spiritual manner that affects the heart also known as our natural born mind! No wonder we need to be born again! Our heart is deceitful above all things and desperately wicked, but most of us are unaware of its broken tendencies. LIVE ON!
We have described some of the seeds that create the weeds we get entangled with. This battle has been waging since the foundation of this world was formed, or the beginning of time as we know it. The first seed ever planted was God's. God "planted" his spoken word to sprout creation. Seeds grow into life that produces more seeds. If we Kill the seed, we can corrupt the crop. We are the crop. Satan's goal is to kill the crop by corrupting the seed. "And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed." To fully embrace or understand the significance planting seeds, good or bad, we need to know how amazing they are. Humans start out as zygotes, then embryos, then fetuses and finally babies. Like humans, seeds contain an embryo. The embryo develops into a new plant supported by an endosperm, until the seedling can utilize photosynthesis on its own. The manner of seeds is the closest thing we can compare to being "born again." Jesus used seeds, tares and weeds to illustrate spiritual principles and truths. Sowing and reaping are seed talk. Seeds take time to GROW. It can take up to ten years for an apple seed to grow into a mature fruit bearing tree. Weeds grow very quickly and often at the expense of other plant life. It's time for us to root out the weeds and not allow bad seeds to be planted in our minds.
THE CONTROVERSIAL CLOSING COMMENTS TO CAP THINGS OFF
INSTANT GRATIFICATION CREATES AN IMPERFECT ENVIRONMENT. NOTHING INSTANT IS AS GOOD AS SOMETHING THAT HAS DEVELOPED, MATURED OR RIPENED NATURALLY OVER TIME. INSTANT OATMEAL IS A PRIME EXAMPLE OF THIS FACT. OATS HAVE BEEN A DIETARY STAPLE FOR CENTURIES AND ARE CONSIDERED TO BE ONE OF THE HEALTHIEST WHOLE GRAINS. EATING COOKED OATMEAL CONSISTENTLY ON A REGULAR BASIS HELPS TO CONTROL CHOLESTEROL. EATING WHOLE GRAINS LIKE COOKED OATMEAL FROM ROLLED OR STEEL-CUT OATS FIGHTS CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE. THE ONLY ISSUE IS BEING PATIENT ENOUGH TO TAKE TIME AND COOK THEM. IN FACT, INSTANT OATMEAL RAISEES BLOOD SUGAR MORE QUICKLY THAN SLOW COOKED OATMEAL. PEOPLE EATING INSTANT FOOD TEND TO GET HUNGRY AGAIN SOONER AS WITH OTHER ULTRAPROCESSED ITEMS. OUR APPETITES ARE NOT PATIENT!
BEING BANNED FROM THE GARDEN OF EDEN TRANSITIONED MAN FROM THE EASE OF SIMPLY PICKING AND EATING FOOD TO FARMING, GATHERING AND HUNTING. PREPARING MEALS TODAY OFTEN INVOLVES COOKING BEFORE EATING THEM. WE EXCHANGED A PERFECT ENVIRONMENT FOR AN IMPERFECT ONE AND HAVE SINCE ATTEMPTED TO MAKE OUR CORRUPT ENVIRONMENT PERFECT AGAIN! WE ALL SHOULD KNOW THAT STRIVING FOR PERFECTION IS THE GOAL. HOWEVER, REACHING PERFECTION ON OUR OWN IS UNATTAINABLE. THE PERFECT SHIP WE WERE ON HAS SAILED. NO ONE IS PERFECT ANYMORE! ORIGINALLY, WE WERE MADE PERFECTLY BY A PERFECT GOD AND PLACED IN A PERFECT ENVIRONMENT. AS A RESULT OF IMPERFECTION MISTAKES ARE WHAT WE LEARN FROM. IT IS THE MISTAKES, AND THE TRYING OF OUR FAITH THAT WORKETH PATIENCE. WE ARE DESTINED TO MAKE MISTAKES. DEALING WITH TRIAL AND ERROR TEACHES US. EXPECTING INSTANT GRATIFICATION DISILLUSIONS US. THERE IS A SENSE OF SATISFACTION THAT CAN ONLY BE ATTAINED BY WORKING THROUGH THINGS THAT EXERCISE PATIENCE. SATISFACTION IS A MINIMAL LEVEL OF APPRECIATION. GRATIFICATION IS A FULFILLED STATE OF APPRECIATION AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE EFFORT AND ENERGY INVOLVED. FALLING INTO TODAY'S FALSE TRAPPINGS OF POPULARITY AND DEFINING OURSELVES BY SOCIAL STATUS IS THE QUICKEST WAY TO TEMPORARY DELIGHT THAT WON'T LAST. LET PATIENCE HAVE HER PERFECT WORK THAT YE MAY BE PERFECT AND ENTIRE WANTING NOTHING.
BEING BANNED FROM THE GARDEN OF EDEN TRANSITIONED MAN FROM THE EASE OF SIMPLY PICKING AND EATING FOOD TO FARMING, GATHERING AND HUNTING. PREPARING MEALS TODAY OFTEN INVOLVES COOKING BEFORE EATING THEM. WE EXCHANGED A PERFECT ENVIRONMENT FOR AN IMPERFECT ONE AND HAVE SINCE ATTEMPTED TO MAKE OUR CORRUPT ENVIRONMENT PERFECT AGAIN! WE ALL SHOULD KNOW THAT STRIVING FOR PERFECTION IS THE GOAL. HOWEVER, REACHING PERFECTION ON OUR OWN IS UNATTAINABLE. THE PERFECT SHIP WE WERE ON HAS SAILED. NO ONE IS PERFECT ANYMORE! ORIGINALLY, WE WERE MADE PERFECTLY BY A PERFECT GOD AND PLACED IN A PERFECT ENVIRONMENT. AS A RESULT OF IMPERFECTION MISTAKES ARE WHAT WE LEARN FROM. IT IS THE MISTAKES, AND THE TRYING OF OUR FAITH THAT WORKETH PATIENCE. WE ARE DESTINED TO MAKE MISTAKES. DEALING WITH TRIAL AND ERROR TEACHES US. EXPECTING INSTANT GRATIFICATION DISILLUSIONS US. THERE IS A SENSE OF SATISFACTION THAT CAN ONLY BE ATTAINED BY WORKING THROUGH THINGS THAT EXERCISE PATIENCE. SATISFACTION IS A MINIMAL LEVEL OF APPRECIATION. GRATIFICATION IS A FULFILLED STATE OF APPRECIATION AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE EFFORT AND ENERGY INVOLVED. FALLING INTO TODAY'S FALSE TRAPPINGS OF POPULARITY AND DEFINING OURSELVES BY SOCIAL STATUS IS THE QUICKEST WAY TO TEMPORARY DELIGHT THAT WON'T LAST. LET PATIENCE HAVE HER PERFECT WORK THAT YE MAY BE PERFECT AND ENTIRE WANTING NOTHING.
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DISCOVERING, DISCIPHERING AND DEALING WITH THE AGES AND STAGES IN LIFE
THIS SHOULD BE AN EYE-OPENING POST FOR MOST OF OUR FOLLOWERS and PATRONS. IT IS MOSTLY ABOUT READING THE HANDWRITING ON THE WALL AND TELLING TIME. ALTHOUGH MOST OF US KNOW WHAT TIME IT IS, MANY OF US DON'T REALIZE WHAT TIME WE ARE IN. THERE ARE MULTIPLE AGES AND STAGES IN LIFE THAT WE ALL WILL GO THROUGH IF WE LIVE LONG ENOUGH. growing and maturing are just a small part of this process. THERE are NO directions or MANUALs TO WALK US THROUGH EACH TRANSITION! THESE AGES AND STAGES REPRESENT AND SIGNAL CHANGE. MANY TIMES, WE ARE UNAWARE OF THE SIGNS OR THE RAMIFICATIONS OF THESE MODIFICATIONS WITHOUT HAVING LEARNED ABOUT THEM. ERIK eRICKSON CREATED A PSYCHOSOCIAL CHART CALLED THE EIGHT STAGES OF DEVELOPMENT. WE WILL REFERENCE SOME OF HIS FINDINGS BUT THIS POST WILL LOOK PAST THAT. THE TIMING OF MOST THINGS ARE PRETTY CONSISTENT; IT IS THE TIME PERIODS (LENGTHS OF TIME) THAT GENERALLY CHANGE. SOMETIMES THINGS JUST SEEM TO MOVE AT A FASTER PACE AND SOMETIMES THAT'S EXACTLY WHAT'S HAPPENING. BOTH PROGRESS AND DEMISE USUALLY HAPPEN GRADUALLY. MOST OF THE TIME NEITHER OF THEM HAPPENS TO US SUDDENLY. MOST PEOPLE DO NOT RECOGNIZE WHEN A "NEW NORMAL" HAS SET IN UNTIL SOMEONE OR SOMETHING MAKES THEM AWARE OF IT. CONDITIONS HAVE A WAY OF SNEAKING UP ON US. AFTER A PERIOD OF TIME, WE MAY FEEL NORMAL, BUT IT'S A "NEW NORMAL." PLEASE KEEP IN MIND THAT EVERYTHING TENDS TO AMPLIFY WITH AGE. IN THIS POST, LET'S EXPAND OUR MEANING OF AGES AND STAGES TO INCLUDE TIME PERIODS OF AWARENESS, ASSOCIATION AND ASSIMILATION ALSO KNOWN AS PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE. GOD'S RELATIONSHIP WITH HUMANITY IN THEORY IS PROGRESSING THROUGH SEVEN SIMILAR STAGES OF DEVELOPEMENT, theologians CALL DISPENSATIONS. THERE ARE SOME theologians THAT SAY THERE ARE NINE STAGES. THE REALITY IS THAT GOD'S RELATIONSHIP WITH MAN SPANS ETERNITY. MAN CHANGES BUT GOD DOES NOT. HUMANITY IS CONFLICTED. AS A RESULT, TODAY'S ZEITGEIST IS ALL ABOUT MANKINDS CONTINUAL STRUGGLE WITH COGNITIVE DISSONACE. THIS TERM describes the discomfort that SOCIETY HAS TO CONFRONT FROM TRYING TO RECONCILE contradictory beliefs. WHETHER WE ARE AWARE OF IT OR NOT, WE ARE CONSTANTLY DEALING WITH A conflict BETWEEN THE NATURAL AND SPIRITUAL ASPECTS OF OUR EXISTENCE. THIS VARIANCE CAN BE DEFINED AS a SUBCONSCIOUS state of ENMITY AND tension BETWEEN GOD'S WAY AND THE WORLDS ECOSYSTEMS. THIS PRESSURE APPLIES TO COMMERCE, GOVERNMENT, GREED, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY. THE FACT IS, THAT TODAY, MAN'S BIGGEST ISSUE IS HIS INABILITY TO RESOLVE THE EXISTENCE OF GOD IN LIGHT OF HIS MODERN ADVANCEMENTS AND DISCOVERIES.
THE CIRCLE OF LIFE CANNOT BE CIRCUMVENTED
"So, teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom." The majority of people do not consider or ponder life's cycles until they are either at the end of one or see it illustrated in a production or story like the "Lion King." Life operates in cycles and patterns. Birth and death are a part of that pattern. Life operates off of the principle of the seed! When we see life's sequences with spiritual eyes and embrace it from that perspective, it's easier to understand how corrupt mankind's thinking has become. The DIP (Design Intent & Purpose), also known as natures design operates off of the seed. Please stop removing the pits and seeds from our fruits. No fruits are naturally seedless! However, there are some fruits that can naturally grow without seeds through other processes that bypass fertilization. This process is called parthenocarpy and it can occur in wild plants. This is one of the processes used to artificially cultivate various seedless fruits. Parthenocarpy or stenospermocarpy (another related mechanism) occasionally occurs as a mutation in nature. An example of this technology can be found in many citrus varieties that can yield seedless fruits. Stenospermocarpy may also produce apparently seedless fruit, such as "seedless watermelon," but the seeds in stenospermocarpy are actually aborted while they are still small. THE CIRCLE OF LIFE NEEDS THE SEED. Every stage in our lives from infancy to late adulthood is a part of a larger cycle of perpetual change and interchange. The evolutionary succession of living and dying defines life as we know it! Seeing life through the lens of homeostasis gives us one of the best views we can have of it. Homeostasis is defined as any self-regulating process by which an ecosystem or organism tends to maintain stability while adjusting to conditions that are best for its survival. Homeostasis is the process that prevents the finality of death from having the upper hand over life! This means that in spite of the curse of death, life defeats that cycle through the power of love. Death is not really the end of a cycle it is actually the beginning of another one. Death has never had power over life, although it seems that it does. The source of all life comes from God. Originally, death's intention was to end life, but life itself is a byproduct of God's love. God's love transformed the power of death into another cycle of life in the form of a seed called faith. Apoptosis, commonly referred to as programmed cell death, plays an essential role in maintaining a balance with mitosis by regulating cell populations during development, preserving tissue homeostasis in adults, and contributing to various biological processes. In the universe as we know it, the circle and cycles of life are complicated, and every species needs a seed. When we learn how to number our days as life teaches us to, we will discover many other lessons in its day-to-day curriculum. Learning is an ever-evolving process. Unfortunately, learnings' biggest obstacle is already obtained knowledge or previous learning. Most people tend seem to have a tendency to remain in their "comfort zone." We all have a tendency to get stuck in our present position and state of understanding or thought. Many of us prefer to deal with and manage old mistakes rather than learning a new way of navigating around them. Some of us mistakenly even call this behavior faith. We like to default back to what we already know and have experienced whether it works or not. Growth is about change. When people stop growing, they generally stop changing and become set in their ways. LET'S KEEP GROWING, LEARNING AND IMPROVING OURSELVES! Numbering our days is one of the most valuable lessons we can learn!
CHANGE IS INEVITABLE WHY DO WE INTUITIVELY IGNOR AND/OR RESIST CHANGE?
Change is an inherent and constant aspect of life. Contrary to expectations and opinions, change is not an exception, it falls under the principle of modification. Change permeates every aspect of life, from the smallest daily routines to major life events. Changes and its modifications whether gradual or sudden, positive or negative, expected or unexpected are inevitable. Changes represent entrances, ends, exits, gateways, portals, stages transitions and triggers. In life, the most difficult changes we face are not in what we do, but in how we do it! It is our corrupted "WAYS" of thinking, reasoning and doing that permit us to indulge our own iniquities. There is much more to our sins and transgressions than the commission of the acts themselves. It is also the "attitude of behavior," the rationale, the reasoning and the "WAY" we go about it that matters. Changes can come with stress, discomfort, joy or elation. Some changes can disrupt established routines and force adaptation. Gradual changes are the most difficult to recognize. Other changes can make middles into beginnings and beginnings into ends. Change affects order, and order is often the first change. Our Priorities can change in importance and are a direct reflection of our commitment to change. Getting old teaches those of us still learning about change. Many of us resist change and prefer consistent tradition even if change brings improvements. Aging and getting older is a natural and normal process of stages. Stages directly coincide with ages but are not as easy to determine or define. Being "long in the tooth." directly deals with life's changes and is not for the faint of heart. Many people are unaware of the ages that correspond with the various stages they find themselves in. Sometimes we can be at a stage in life without the maturity to recognize just what stage we're in. Sometimes growth and maturity plainly reveal's the stage when the age has already passed. Facing change is facing the unknown even if we have some idea of what we're dealing with. Be not deceived. Sometimes change has a familiar face but in reality, all change by design introduces something different and/or new! It is normal to think that the way things appear and occur in the future will look and feel like they did in the past. This may not be the case especially at this age and stage of exponential growth and technological innovations. Each new level we arrive at or stage we reach brings new challenges and commitments. Previous solutions that might have resolved old problems in the past may no longer be effective in a new unknown future.
Change usually introduces differences foisted upon us in an abrupt or transitory manner. In times past, many of us experienced what we called "long days." As time moves on, most of us will discover that the days were long, but the decades are short. Children grow like weeds and time gets away from us. Each of these new stages come with its own unique issues. As we age our bodies begin to speak a new language that many of us fail to learn and interpret. So how do we number our days and properly embrace change? The answer is continuous improvement. In biblical and spiritual terminology, it means to strive for perfection. Although no one is perfect, we all are decedents of perfection. Consider the fact that a perfect God created a perfect environment (world) for a perfectly created man perfectly. WE WERE MADE PERFECTLY, NOT BUILT TO BREAK! Perfect is without defect or flaw. So, it stands to reason that the only possible change perfect can transition to is imperfection. Isn't that what happened? For Satan to entice Adam and Eve in a perfect environment he had to offer them something that seemed greater but was not. Satan deceived Adam and Eve based on the fabrication that they were not already perfect and whole. The serpent was just one of the gardens inhabitants. Satan had no Eden authority. He tricked Adam and Eve into thinking that he knew something they didn't by talking with them about the trees in the garden. Satan gained a foothold in the affairs of humanity through the "perfection lie!" "And the serpent said unto the woman, Ye shall not surely die: For God doth know that in the day ye eat thereof, then your eyes shall be opened, and ye shall be as gods, knowing good and evil. And when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree to be desired to make one wise, she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat, and gave also unto her husband with her; and he did eat." Creation and the Garden of Eden depict a situation that is often not properly interpreted or fully understood. When viewed in its full and proper context, it becomes apparent that although Adam blamed Eve for what had happened, in reality he placed the blame on God! Literally he blamed the gift (Eve), but spiritually he blamed the giver (God). Finding fault with the gift also implicates the giver. Imperfection is easy, just make any little change to something perfect! We can now see how easy it was for man to corrupt his perfect relationship and status with God. It is man who first brought imperfection to God in the form of disobedience. Man could not successfully modify God's perfect creation. As a result, God had to modify his perfect plan to redeem him. Now it is God who wants bring perfection to man in the form of Jesus. The formula for this dynamic change described by Jesus is called being "Born Again" as a new perfect creature. This dynamic stage has been bestowed and gifted upon humanity.
Change usually introduces differences foisted upon us in an abrupt or transitory manner. In times past, many of us experienced what we called "long days." As time moves on, most of us will discover that the days were long, but the decades are short. Children grow like weeds and time gets away from us. Each of these new stages come with its own unique issues. As we age our bodies begin to speak a new language that many of us fail to learn and interpret. So how do we number our days and properly embrace change? The answer is continuous improvement. In biblical and spiritual terminology, it means to strive for perfection. Although no one is perfect, we all are decedents of perfection. Consider the fact that a perfect God created a perfect environment (world) for a perfectly created man perfectly. WE WERE MADE PERFECTLY, NOT BUILT TO BREAK! Perfect is without defect or flaw. So, it stands to reason that the only possible change perfect can transition to is imperfection. Isn't that what happened? For Satan to entice Adam and Eve in a perfect environment he had to offer them something that seemed greater but was not. Satan deceived Adam and Eve based on the fabrication that they were not already perfect and whole. The serpent was just one of the gardens inhabitants. Satan had no Eden authority. He tricked Adam and Eve into thinking that he knew something they didn't by talking with them about the trees in the garden. Satan gained a foothold in the affairs of humanity through the "perfection lie!" "And the serpent said unto the woman, Ye shall not surely die: For God doth know that in the day ye eat thereof, then your eyes shall be opened, and ye shall be as gods, knowing good and evil. And when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree to be desired to make one wise, she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat, and gave also unto her husband with her; and he did eat." Creation and the Garden of Eden depict a situation that is often not properly interpreted or fully understood. When viewed in its full and proper context, it becomes apparent that although Adam blamed Eve for what had happened, in reality he placed the blame on God! Literally he blamed the gift (Eve), but spiritually he blamed the giver (God). Finding fault with the gift also implicates the giver. Imperfection is easy, just make any little change to something perfect! We can now see how easy it was for man to corrupt his perfect relationship and status with God. It is man who first brought imperfection to God in the form of disobedience. Man could not successfully modify God's perfect creation. As a result, God had to modify his perfect plan to redeem him. Now it is God who wants bring perfection to man in the form of Jesus. The formula for this dynamic change described by Jesus is called being "Born Again" as a new perfect creature. This dynamic stage has been bestowed and gifted upon humanity.
NATURE, FIXES, HACKS, SHORTCUTS & TRICKS
This "Born Again" phenomena is not an instantaneous magic bullet for change and perfection. It is an intervention with an undertaking of a commitment to a standard we were incapable of naturally maintaining on our own. The idea of a "new birth" corresponds with the process of learning, maturing and growing over time. Birth is man's natural and normal process for procreation. We often use terms like bloom, blossom, bud, germinate, shoots and sprouts to describe the emergence of life. Regardless of what we call it; this is the natural process of reproduction. Nature takes its own course, runs in its own time and finishes on its own schedule. The nature of the universe is designed to evolve along with everything else in it. Nature is God's design in perpetuity. We can copy, duplicate and imitate it but we cannot create nature. An entities nature is its basic inherent features including its innate essential qualities or character. It's similar to an autonomous inescapable habit, reflex, tendency or urge. We are our nature and can't help but to be like it. Although our nature is built in, we do have control over it. We cannot directly change our nature, but we can authoritatively exercise control over it. This is why we are free moral agents. Any changes or modifications we make must be our own choice. Overcoming our compromised and corrupted nature is a spiritual endeavor. The things our nature compels us to do feels natural because it is. Inventions and technology can allow us to get as close to free flight as virtually possible, but man will never fly. Some airline pilots feel and would actually like to think that they could literally soar through the atmosphere. If men were given the physical abilities and attributes from feathers to navigational awareness, the idea of a batman would not be so far-fetched! However, flying requires more than just feathers. Emus and ostriches don't fly and even roadrunners can only maintain flight for short distances. Flight is a gift. One of the biggest dilemmas mankind faces today is his lack of understanding interdependent and interrelated design. We've adopted a premise that somehow and in some way; man, creation and the entire universe was not designed, intended and purposed perfectly. Over time and possibly as a result of technology, somehow or another man has created a false narrative that the universe was formed with a lot of flaws, and it is man's job to correct and perfect it. Terminology like "loopholes" and other colorful language are quite deceptive. Nature cannot be tricked for very long!
THE INTERCONNECTION AND INTERSECTION OF THINGS
It is important to take into consideration how ALL things interconnect from the micro to the macro. All things interconnect and intersect in the grand scale at some level, how they interact at specifically distinct areas and levels can make critical differences. The intricate design of most living things, especially the highest species in creation, the human body follows a preservation and survival order or routine. It is increasingly important for health care practitioners to understand that we are spiritual beings having a human experience that is intellectually processed through our interconnected minds! When we are injured or get sick in any way, our system responds by maintaining the vital functions we need to keep living through cutting back on or downgrading the less essential parts. This in effect minimizes some functionality of some aspects of our being in order to protect other indispensable parts. This is part of the reason that some of our extremities can be sacrificed in order to save our lives through amputations and other natural methods our bodies use to survive. When our bodies are stressed and oxygen depleted the most important functions must be sustained to our hearts, lungs and brains. When these organs are taxed, they in turn can limit may other function and operate at a subpar level themselves. Some level or type of shock occurs after every accident or stressful event. The effects may be short lived, but it happens, nevertheless. Sometimes people sick with chronic conditions and injuries experience deficiencies in mental acuity. Times of brain fog, memory lapses along with confusing or conflicting thoughts are likely to come about whether we're aware of it or not. These effects can be immediate, delayed, cyclic or ongoing. Some subtle manifestations may be difficult to detect or accept due to how we feel and the deceptive nature of our own cognitive or confirmation biases. Other may recognize discreet changes but not be aware of their association with an underlying condition. Ability and acuity are not the same thing, they are close, but they have distinctions. Acuity deals with the sharpness or keenness of thought, vision, or hearing and processing the data or information. Ability is the possession of the means and skill to do something. Able bodied persons can be partially disabled in their acuity and not know it. Clear and critical thinking is not only a leaned skill, but it is an interconnected and interrelated integrated function of our being. We must be acutely aware of the mental, physical, psychological and spiritual aspects of existence to paint a complete picture. When people do things that they know are wrong, they are in fact operating in an "out of mind" delusional way and the deceitfulness of sin has a grip on them systemically. this is something we have experienced personally. Looking back on former behaviors and previous decisions we made that were detrimental to ourselves and hurtful towards others; how many of us can utter the phase that "I must have been out of my mind!" Note that the expression does not say out of brain or mental ability. The phrase says out of mind or mental acuity!
REACHING THE AGE OF A SAGE
Our destiny is under our own control a lot more than most of us realize or believe. Our "controlled destiny" can be simply described as how we navigate through change. However, resistance to change is a common psychological response. Resistance to change can be triggered by fear, being comfortable with the status quo, being too close to or familiar with the situation and distrust in agents of change. Longevity comes as a result of accepting and weathering change. Living a long, healthy life does not require winning a genetic lottery. Only 25% of our probability for living a longer life is due to inherited genes. The other 75% is due to environmental factors, according to Dr. Luigi Fontana. Dr. Fontana is a professor of medicine and nutrition, and director of the healthy longevity research program at The University of Sydney in Australia. If what this doctor says is correct, there is a strong correlation with our lifestyle that points to causation. Do we really determine most aspects of our destiny, or are we predestined to the dictates of what life brings? "Sagacity" and scripture agree that free moral agency and self-determination have a double edge sword. Self-determination allows us to forge our own future at our own peril. We have to make adjustments and modification (changes) as we journey through life by embracing and making difficult CHOICES that do not compromise our principles and standards. Erik Erikson proposed that our development from infancy to older adulthood consist of eight key stages. Each of these stages are characterized by a central conflict that must be resolved in order to continue developing a healthy personality. The way we transition from one stage to the other effects how we manage each new stage. Although this theory highlights one of two polar opposites as an outcome, we believe that many people get caught somewhere in the middle between each stage's two extremes with cognitive dissonance. It's always easier to trust in what has worked before, even if it doesn't work anymore. This applies to everything except GOD. God does not change but God does author change. Change and trust are not juxtaposed. We continue to put our trust in God. The understanding we need to apply here is that although God does not change, we do! Sometimes we can be so sure of something that we are blinded by our own pride. At other times we can be so uncertain of something that it stifles our faith. Once again Cognitive dissonance is the mental discomfort experienced from having conflicting beliefs or participating in conflicting behaviors. There are multiple ways we express cognitive dissonance both consciously and unconsciously. The worse manifestations come as a result of being spiritually blinded from seeing them. There are many types of cognitive dissonance. We will list some common examples. Belief disconfirmation occurs when we are forced to deal with information that contradicts a previously held belief about something or SOMEONE. Induced compliance is when we are forced, coercively or otherwise, to act against our beliefs. Effort justification is where we give greater weight and more value to an outcome based on the effort, energy or resources expended to achieve it. There are others not listed here. In our opinion the worse of them all is called post-decisional dissonance. We describe it as unreconciled regret. This is the discomfort we feel and must continually live with after making difficult and usually unchangeable choices. As we reach the age of a sage, we must learn to accept, acknowledge and internally deal with past errors, mistakes and transgressions known and unknown. Who can understand his errors? cleanse thou me from secret faults. Keep back thy servant also from presumptuous sins; let them not have dominion over me: then shall I be upright, and I shall be innocent from the great transgression. Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength, and my redeemer. One of the ideas behind these passages of scripture is that God wants us to genuinely desire change. According to a renowned Doctor of Psychology, there ae four basic stages or states that can foster a readiness for change. We can be compelled by authority to change. We can comply with change to escape criticism and fulfill others' expectations. We can "smarten up" by becoming intellectually aware of the rational need for change. We can also make a mental and emotional commitment through the heartfelt beliefs, convictions, principles and standards we embrace. In any event embracing change can be a wise choice. “Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom.” There are four steps listed here: desire, separation, seeking and intermeddling.
THE WISDOM IN PATTERNS OF FOURS
Anyone who's been around for any length of time should be familiar with and recognize some of life's patterns. We've discussed the power of threes in a previous post. Let's briefly touch on the foundation of fours. Life is filled with transitional stages. One way of evaluating and managing them is to divide and name them. The notable psychiatrist Carl Jung proposed a theory that there are four stages of life. Each of these stages represent different psychological focuses and motivations at different times throughout our lives. These stages are called the Athlete, Warrior, Statement, and Sage stages. In life the number four symbolizes completeness, directions, elements, stability, structure and even luck. There are multiple ways of using the wisdom of fours as a tool to truth. Let's concentrate on using it to examine ourselves first, then look to apply this principle in many other instances. A four-step approach is a common way of dealing with issues. The story of King Hezekiah in the Bible is an example of utilizing the "principle of four." In this instance, King Hezekiah at the age of twenty-five, instituted major religious reforms in a four-fold manner. Usually, most people resist change, and we are sure he faced adversaries and obstacles instituting his mandates. The first four things that he did were demanding and intrusive. "He removed the high places, and brake the images, and cut down the groves, and brake in pieces the brasen serpent that Moses had made: for unto those days the children of Israel did burn incense to it: and he called it Nehushtan." Cleaning house and ruffling the feathers of a people bent on being like the other nations around them took courage. It involved removing every form of idolatry even objects and symbols that were associated with worshipping the true God. It took all four of these actions to accomplish the one goal that king Hezekiah desired. There are numerous ways to apply and expect to see the number four working in our lives.
The medical profession uses the principle of four in many of their operations as well or better than any other field. When a person feels sick or weak and sees a doctor there are several four-step processes that usually begin whether we are aware of them or not. The process generally begins through anamnesis (sharing our medically related history) which helps the doctors understand the pathology (the science of the causes and effects of the disease). After those two steps come the diagnosis and prognosis (the identification, expected course, outcome and chances of recovery). This is usually the first of various four-step processes in medicine. These four-step processes in medicine can be applied across various disciplines to improve patient care and outcomes. Here are some examples of how four-step processes in the medical industry are designed to work.
Pharmacokinetics: Deals with the journey of any administered drug through the body including absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion. Knowing and understanding each of these steps helps in designing more effective and safer medications.
Quality Improvement in Medical Practice: Such as The STEPS Forward, is a collection of practice improvement strategies that follow a Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) strategy designed to enhance patient care and office efficiency.
Clinical Decision Making: Is a modified "scientific method" approach that involves determining probabilities, gathering data, updating probabilities, and considering interventions.
Nutrition Care Process: Addresses the immediate and long-term dietary concerns. The NCP consists of Nutrition Assessment, Nutrition Diagnosis, Nutrition Intervention, and Nutrition Monitoring/Evaluation.
Staff Skills Teaching and Training: Expanding and updating as to how we approach continuing education occupations is critical. This is where Peyton's four-step method of demonstration, deconstruction, comprehension and performance come into play.
Each of these "four step procedures" provide a structured approach to improving patient care, enhancing skills, and ensuring effective decision-making in medicine.
There are many other meanings associated with the number four. There are four cardinal points, namely North – South – East – West. There are four winds. There are four phases of the moon. There are four seasons. The ancient Greeks believed that there were four elements that everything was made up of: earth, water, air, and fire. The number four provides us with a foundational approach that is applicable to multiple situations. It has significance across various domains, symbolizing stability, structure, and grounding in both practical and spiritual contexts. The numerous applications and meanings behind the number "4" reflects its importance to us. It is a part of our human experiences, culture, and belief systems. Embracing the principles associated with the number four can guide us in creating a balanced and fulfilled life.
The medical profession uses the principle of four in many of their operations as well or better than any other field. When a person feels sick or weak and sees a doctor there are several four-step processes that usually begin whether we are aware of them or not. The process generally begins through anamnesis (sharing our medically related history) which helps the doctors understand the pathology (the science of the causes and effects of the disease). After those two steps come the diagnosis and prognosis (the identification, expected course, outcome and chances of recovery). This is usually the first of various four-step processes in medicine. These four-step processes in medicine can be applied across various disciplines to improve patient care and outcomes. Here are some examples of how four-step processes in the medical industry are designed to work.
Pharmacokinetics: Deals with the journey of any administered drug through the body including absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion. Knowing and understanding each of these steps helps in designing more effective and safer medications.
Quality Improvement in Medical Practice: Such as The STEPS Forward, is a collection of practice improvement strategies that follow a Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) strategy designed to enhance patient care and office efficiency.
Clinical Decision Making: Is a modified "scientific method" approach that involves determining probabilities, gathering data, updating probabilities, and considering interventions.
Nutrition Care Process: Addresses the immediate and long-term dietary concerns. The NCP consists of Nutrition Assessment, Nutrition Diagnosis, Nutrition Intervention, and Nutrition Monitoring/Evaluation.
Staff Skills Teaching and Training: Expanding and updating as to how we approach continuing education occupations is critical. This is where Peyton's four-step method of demonstration, deconstruction, comprehension and performance come into play.
Each of these "four step procedures" provide a structured approach to improving patient care, enhancing skills, and ensuring effective decision-making in medicine.
There are many other meanings associated with the number four. There are four cardinal points, namely North – South – East – West. There are four winds. There are four phases of the moon. There are four seasons. The ancient Greeks believed that there were four elements that everything was made up of: earth, water, air, and fire. The number four provides us with a foundational approach that is applicable to multiple situations. It has significance across various domains, symbolizing stability, structure, and grounding in both practical and spiritual contexts. The numerous applications and meanings behind the number "4" reflects its importance to us. It is a part of our human experiences, culture, and belief systems. Embracing the principles associated with the number four can guide us in creating a balanced and fulfilled life.
THE FOUR CLIMATE SEASONS: ANOTHER PERSPECTIVE
Perhaps modern society, its technologies and advancements have both compromised some of our innate abilities and spoiled us. All of nature operates seasonally. Animals, insects and plants all bloom, consume, grow, mate and procreate based on time and tide. Our bodies react to temperature and climate which has an influence on our overall health. The warmth of spring and summer can have a relaxing effect. While the cold of fall and winter might cause us to retreat indoors. There are exceptions but temperature is not the only factor. The timing of seasons and their effects are different throughout the world. Winter and summer solstices, the astronomical events that mark the shortest and longest days of the year have different dates. In the northern hemisphere, the winter solstice occurs on December 21st, whereas the summer solstice falls on June 21st. The situation is reversed in the southern hemisphere. We are all interconnected with nature. The realization of such should guide us in the ways that we interact with sleeping and rising, light and darkness, eating and exercise, in respect to winter, spring, summer and fall. Being in and participating with nature works in tandem with our body's natural God given abilities to adjust to conditions and maintain homeostasis.
THE UNDENIABLE DILEMMA
There is always an emotional element that should not be overlooked behind change. As we age, men in particular are more susceptible to social isolation and hidden depression. The old saying "Man up" means not crying, feeling or showing that something is bothersome. From avoiding checkups to refusing medical attention and/or advice, men seem to have more difficulty navigating change. Remember things amplify with age. Changes can be sudden and drastic. Changes at certain ages and stages can become chronic, last and linger longer than ever before. Rejecting adjustments and lifestyle changes are the key causes behind difficult stage to stage transitions. Whether we fight the power, or go with the flow, we will be challenged with making definitive choices. There are stages to come that can only be successfully navigated by taking the "Red Pill" and abandoning the deceptive "Blue Pill" life shows us; as was in the movie, The Matrix." The "Red Pill" and "Blue Pill" are metaphorical terms representing a choice between learning an unsettling or life-changing truth by taking the "Red Pill" or remaining in the unquestioned experience of an illusion that appears as our ordinary "Blue pill" reality. As we age, eventually everyone gradually slows down. The changes in our metabolism are indicative of the age and stage we are in. We don't have to wait till we get old and feeble to relax and adjust our lifestyle in line with where we really are. When we enter the stage of adulthood it is advisable to put away childish things. There are some of us that will be facing the grim discovery that we are sitting on top of a ticking time bomb. The age and the stage to defuse the bomb may have unknowingly passed and now all we can do is attempt to mitigate the damage. The wakeup call may have been heeded late, not to mention the damage done through bad habits, diseases and bogus vaccines. Our body and spirit can only bear but so much abuse. Once they can no longer reconcile, regenerate or repair the continual damage inflicted on them, they slowly deteriorate. Life, when recognized through the perspective of ages and stages is a constant cycle of awakening and evolving to understanding ever blossoming and emerging truth. This growth never contradicts previously learned laws, precepts or principles. The enlightenment and revelations of God are never juxtaposed to the laws and prophets. They do not contradict, destroy or diminish the law, they fulfill it! Fact can never contradict truth. Cognitive dissonance allows many of us to believe narratives that suggest differently through our lack of wisdom and ignorance. "With age comes wisdom, but sometimes age just comes alone." Practical truth can be discovered by the homogenous blending multiple truths. We all should know that perception influences direction. CRITICAL THINKING allows us to hear and homogenously blend together multiple truths. Knowledge is an ever-growing pool of interchanging information that is shared across multiple sources. Knowledge can be homogenously consolidated into and with any other available information added to and allowed within that pool. Most people of the "blue pill" will not have read this far. It's easier to listen to the summary and get the gist of these posts without understanding the universal applications of their principles. Still with humanity, somehow our "confirmation biases" tend to suppress what we interpret to be contradictory information even if it appears to only slightly disagrees with what we buy into, sell or believe. Any "Red Pill" people who have made it this far should know that the unpopular true gospel has many unconventional channels for delivery. Readers, followers and patrons of this blog know that we are no strangers to dealing with unpopular or controversial topics. If our gospel be hidden, which it is not, it is hidden to the "blue pilled" people of this world who are lost in today's deceptions. Our posts are specifically designed to combine facts, information, principles and spiritual applications that can enhance "critical thinking." CRITICAL THINKING ENABLES US TO DECIPHER THE TRUTH FROM WITHIN THE FACTS. NO ONE CAN HAVE THEIR VERY OWN "PERSONAL TRUTH." TRUTH is NOT exclusive! CRITICAL THINKING BASICALLY ALLOWS US TO HEAR AND HOMOGENOUSLY BLEND MULTIPLE TRUTHS. Some truths may appear to be contradictory. Many "spiritual truths" tend to fall into this category. Many of these are just inconvenient truths! Our posts always contain multiple quotes and references from the Bible and other reputable and spiritual sources. We did NOT write them, as an aggregator we just recite them. If what we present causes discomfort, we are doing our job or fulfilling our calling. Thinking outside of the box in spite of our beliefs and feelings can be difficult. Enlightenment has a spiritual dimension and often includes some level of revelation. Think it through and challenge GOD for guidance. In the mouth of two or three witnesses GOD will confirm what we think we know to be truth or not!
CHOOSE YE THIS DAY WHOM YE WILL SERVE!
THE DELICATE BALANCE BETWEEN DISPARATELY DEFINED SYSTEMS
When our dietary intake naturally and/or spiritually no longer meets our nutritional needs and requirements it creates deficits or excesses, and we get sick. The connections and harmony required to maintain the equilibrium of our bodies eleven (11) major organ systems can be delicate. Thankfully, most of the balancing is done autonomously. However, we can create malfunctions of excess or lack by our lifestyle unwittingly. This is a list of systems in no certain order and just a few of their intersecting functions. The Circulatory System, responsible for transporting blood, oxygen, and nutrients, includes the heart and blood vessels. However, the circulatory system won't have anything to carry if it does not get it from the work of the digestive and respiratory systems. The respiratory system is composed of the lungs and airways. It is responsible for taking in oxygen and removing the carbon dioxide pumped around the body by the heart. However, all of this would be vain if the digestive system, which breaks down and absorbs those nutrients carried in the blood was compromised. The stomach, intestines, liver, and other organs work within the digestive system to do its job! After the delivery and consumption of nutrients there are waste byproducts produced by the body eating and using them. This is when the excretory system, composed of the kidneys and bladder, working in conjunction with the muscular system specializes in getting rid of waste. Our nervous system, composed of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves, helps us to control the energy and timing behind intake output and all body functions and responses. This is what our muscular system stimulated by the nervous system and supported by the skeletal system uses. This encompasses all of our muscles that enable us to move and maintain posture. The skeletal system which consists of bones and joints provides the structure and support that the muscular system needs for movements. All of these coordinated activities cause growth and development which also must be controlled and regulated. This is where the endocrine system uses its glands to release hormones and regulates processes like growth and metabolism. The endocrine and reproductive systems are intricately connected. These are the two systems that work together to regulate sexual development, function, and reproduction. Messing with this extremely delicate managing process is dangerous. It is like playing GOD! This is where gender and identity form and operate. Here is where a complex interplay of hormones occurs through a connection that is primarily facilitated by the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis. The name alone says it all. Our procreational quiver resides within the reproductive system and involves organs like the ovaries and testes which facilitate the formation of new LIFE. This is as close as we can come to being like the GOD that made us. The birthing process from fertilization to formation is miraculous! It is closely guarded and regulated. Protection is provided by our immune system and lymphatic systems. These systems are composed of a network of vessels, nodes, cells, tissues and organs including lymph nodes and the spleen. These organs are involved in regulating and removing waste while defending us against pathogens that evade our first line of external guards and must be eliminated at an adaptive internal level. However, the integumentary system provides our skin and mucosal membranes an innate response that assists the immune system before germs can get deep inside of us. This integumentary system, composed of skin (the largest organ in our body), hair, and nails, protects the body and regulates temperature. All these systems work together to maintain homeostasis, regulate bodily functions, and enable interaction with the environment. Each and every system individually, in a collective interdependent way, plays a crucial role in the overall health and functioning of the human body.
THE SIGNS THAT ACCOMPANY DIFFERENT AGES AND STAGES
As we matriculate through the classrooms of life, learn lessons and become more accustomed to its flows we tend to relax more and more over time. The one thing we'll discover as we age and mature into our retirement years is that we have more time. Not that we actually get more in quantity but that we have more available to manage, deal with or waste! This is not a leisure time for relaxing; it is a time of reckoning. This is a time to evaluate, review and reevaluate our posture, rationale, reasoning, stances standards and understandings. Most of us create our own mental comfort zone and stay in it. It is easy to get stuck in our ways as we age. We should continue to evolve in our thinking gaining higher understanding through new revelations. Often, we find it very difficult to adjust our perspectives without compromising our principles. We naturally tend to stick with what we know has worked in the past. When its all-new territory and it's difficult to know what to expect it can cause us to remain set in our thinking and reasoning. While we are in this position of introspection and reflection it is a good time to accurately evaluate and update them! This is a good time to observe the principle to question everything. Sometimes new and/or unexpected challenges must be met with fresh ideas that address these situations without compromising our standards. We can now evaluate and question ourselves in the same manner we do for everything else. Whether we examine the principles in this post from a business, family or personal perspective they can apply to us all. In the same manner by which we follow signs of maturity in adolescence, so can we also list tell-tale signs of different ages and stages. Too many of us are getting trapped within cycles we unwittingly perpetuate ignorantly or through our stubbornness.
BATTLING THE SEDENTARY SPIRAL AND CYCLE
If only "ACTIVERCISE" and sunshine were recommended for all! "ACTIVERCISE is a concept, practice and program we have been working on for years and hope to present sometime in the near future. "ACTIVERCISE" will be founded upon the principles of movement and developed from the theory that no matter the state a person finds themselves in, that some manner of purposeful physical movement is mandatory and therapeutic in their recovery.
THE STIFFEN, PAIN, SUFFER, IMMOBILIZE, STIFFEN, LIMIT, SUFFER, STIFFEN CYCLE
OTHER EVIDENCE SIGNS AND WITNESSES
* When putting on or pulling off our shoes becomes more of a task that we no longer look forward to dealing with; that's a sign of a different stage.
* When we hear a conversation or listen to something we disagree with, and it initiates an emotional response we might be at a stage and age of rage.
* When we grunt or make a noise whenever we bend over, bend down, sit down, stand up or lift something awkward and heavy it's most likely the sign of a different stage.
* When we have a difficult time exercising patience and utilizing tolerance without the ability to tactfully know when to give assistance and when not to give a damn, it's the age of indiscretion.
* When hearing becomes more challenging and conditions like presbycusis emerge certain sounds at higher frequencies decline as a natural result of the aging process that's another stage.
* When we hear a conversation or listen to something we disagree with, and it initiates an emotional response we might be at a stage and age of rage.
* When we grunt or make a noise whenever we bend over, bend down, sit down, stand up or lift something awkward and heavy it's most likely the sign of a different stage.
* When we have a difficult time exercising patience and utilizing tolerance without the ability to tactfully know when to give assistance and when not to give a damn, it's the age of indiscretion.
* When hearing becomes more challenging and conditions like presbycusis emerge certain sounds at higher frequencies decline as a natural result of the aging process that's another stage.
TIME and THE GERIATRIC JOURNEY
At some point many of us experience a stage in life where it seems as if things are going along in a consistent and almost unchanging manner. This might be called the age of ignorant bliss. There are certain ages and stages where our awareness, association and assimilation about and with "reality" are narrowly defined and sometimes ignorantly and rigidly embraced. This is a time when as we connect the dots it seems to match our narrative or perspective in life. As we evolve, grow and mature we eventually need to get past this "stage of stubbornness" by embracing humility. There are changes that come with just about all aging. Like a fine wine, care must be taken to preserve its quality. There are cognitive, mental and physical changes we can and should expect. These changes are part of the natural aging process and can be managed with proper care and lifestyle adjustments. If we stay active and maintain a healthy diet it eases the journey. Never-the-less God continually and faithfully sends us witnesses of our condition. Pay attention to God's messages from unexpected messengers that could be angels in disguise. Pride goeth before destruction and a haughty spirit before a fall. He that hath an ear to hear can limit the extent of these blunders and rise in spite of the downfalls. They say time and tide waits for no man and its true. Much of what we're posting here may seem obvious, but it is usually not given as high a priority as what doctors say or the significance of the medications they give. There is both a physical and psychological component to every affliction, disease, illness or infirmity. Not talking about what's BOTHERING us, isolating or secluding ourselves is moving in the wrong direction. Learning to EXPAND our mission in life is one of the ways we can embrace change. We consider these steps to be important and vital practices. Although our calling and mission in life remains fixed, our purpose for being here can modify and change. What we concentrate on and prioritize must evolve as we age and move from stage to stage. What was once important to us as young adults shifts as we mature and form additions to our families. We usually begin to change some of our focus towards our children and then our grandchildren. Sometimes we forget to pay enough attention to ourselves. Many of us have gotten so used to taking care of everything else from business interests to hobbies, pastimes and other people that we neglect our own wellbeing at a time when it is more important to pay attention to it than ever before. It's time to wake up and redefine our purpose at this point. Sometimes we have to come to the realization that although we still have work to do, that it is also time to allow others to take care of us and do some of the work.
DECLINEs INCLINATIONS & DECLARATIONS
Without notice and usually at a very gradual and unnoticed rate we discover unanticipated and startling changes. As some of our physical abilities decrease we are inclined to just accept that this is what getting older is all about. To some extent things do decline. The thymus gland which is a vital organ in the immune system gets smaller and smaller until it disappears. However, in many cases we intellectually gain an increased and balanced understanding of all things if we remain open minded as opposed to being stuck in traditional beliefs and our own way of doing things. When we are illuminated our duty is to pass this sage wisdom to the new generations behind us.
The recommendations we describe here can be applied in two ways. We can practice them ourselves, or as caregivers implement them in the daily routines of our loved ones and patients. This may not be as simple or easy as it sounds. Dealing with anyone who feels like they are losing their control or independence can be tricky. It is not uncommon for them to have bouts of depression and sadness. Even people of "faith" can mask or disguise moments of doubt. Sometimes their attitude, demeanor and the way they present themselves can fool us into thinking that they're OK. We have to stop and ask ourselves from time to time, how would we feel if we were in that same situation; even more so if it continued over an extended length of time. This is where we advance from "having" faith to "working" faith. Putting "first things first" exercises faith. We serve a God of order. God wants us to prosper and be in good health. God wants us to be examples, lights and witnesses for him among all nations. God wants us to live for him not die for him. Jesus already died for us! Just Represent... There are two acronyms to keep in mind. The first is D.E.S.P. and the second is L.S.S.W. The D.E.S.P. stands for diet, exercise, social, and purpose. The L.S.S.W. stands for laying, sitting, standing and walking. In addition to this we will stress circadian rhythms, music and light therapy as a part of the total plan. As a caregiver or someone doing this on our own, we must be careful, critical and wise. QUESTION EVERYBODY AND EVERYTHING WHILE TAKING IT SLOW. In most cases this will be a lengthy journey to recovery and will continue as lifelong routines. Make sure that everybody involved is sharing at least one medication every day and that is a "CHILL PILL." The anxiety brought on by stress can work against us if we allow it to. Change, and the changes that come with it are unsettling even if we act as if it isn't. New experiences can be both enlightening and frightening. Like Moses we can question the purpose of following God's details and deal with the rock by striking it, or we can calmly speak to it obediently. God's methods, purposes and ways are unlike ours. Even though they had been revealed to Moses even he fell short. This is where the lessons from those who have gone before us and the comforting effect of faith, affects how we manage and remedy the new dilemmas we face. A village mentality should play major role. The first thing to attempt to do is to enroll as many family members and friends as possible into a "shared program." This may not be as easy as we think but let's gather whoever we can, in whatever role they can play and don't stress the rest. The mission remains the same with a new purpose in mind that focuses our attention on ways that involve looking out for "number one" first! Coming up with a plan ideally should be a joint decision-making process but in reality, most of us lack the managerial skill set, patience and thick skin to take advantage of this approach. Never-the-less, having any plan is better than no plan at all. Once a plan is in place this is when the real long-term efforts begin. The theme of the therapy should be shared participation. When we pray in faith for deliverance from the effects of sarcopenia, we must also act in works of movement and walking. The brain is an organ, and like a muscle needs exercise to remain strong. The brain spends over two thirds of its activity and energies processing motion and movement throughout the body. Without a meaningful workload the brain weakens too. Most people are unaware that the mental links to our physical abilities are integrally connected. This is why some athletes pick up just where they left off after recovering from an injury. Sometimes, when we practice or rehearse a physical task in our minds without being able to tangibly perform the movement, we can still improve at it. Accidents, disabilities, sicknesses, and anything that limits movement has a direct effect on our brain heath as well. We must learn how to shift many of the loads we carry from brawn to brain as we age through our stages. When we believe in our hearts that God will deliver us from the afflictions we face, it's reflected in our actions, energy and speech! Let's begin with simple repetitive movements. This involves no expertise, no weights, no specific type of instructions, no special training, just basic everyday functional bodily motions whenever and wherever possible. Getting our second heart involved is more important now than ever. This is where our posture (L.S.S.W.) comes into play. Even if standing or walking is limited or totally restricted, any form of consistent movement can be helpful as a routine. Even moving our mouths in conversation helps to fulfil the social aspect of the D.E.S.P. model. Diet, exercise, social and purpose hold the keys, maintaining them turns the lock. We can start with exchanging memories, telling stories and good ole conversation. Music is magical. This spiritual tool is often forgotten about or neglected for its therapeutic properties. Laughing, humming, singing and even competitive board games stimulate our bodies endorphins.
The recommendations we describe here can be applied in two ways. We can practice them ourselves, or as caregivers implement them in the daily routines of our loved ones and patients. This may not be as simple or easy as it sounds. Dealing with anyone who feels like they are losing their control or independence can be tricky. It is not uncommon for them to have bouts of depression and sadness. Even people of "faith" can mask or disguise moments of doubt. Sometimes their attitude, demeanor and the way they present themselves can fool us into thinking that they're OK. We have to stop and ask ourselves from time to time, how would we feel if we were in that same situation; even more so if it continued over an extended length of time. This is where we advance from "having" faith to "working" faith. Putting "first things first" exercises faith. We serve a God of order. God wants us to prosper and be in good health. God wants us to be examples, lights and witnesses for him among all nations. God wants us to live for him not die for him. Jesus already died for us! Just Represent... There are two acronyms to keep in mind. The first is D.E.S.P. and the second is L.S.S.W. The D.E.S.P. stands for diet, exercise, social, and purpose. The L.S.S.W. stands for laying, sitting, standing and walking. In addition to this we will stress circadian rhythms, music and light therapy as a part of the total plan. As a caregiver or someone doing this on our own, we must be careful, critical and wise. QUESTION EVERYBODY AND EVERYTHING WHILE TAKING IT SLOW. In most cases this will be a lengthy journey to recovery and will continue as lifelong routines. Make sure that everybody involved is sharing at least one medication every day and that is a "CHILL PILL." The anxiety brought on by stress can work against us if we allow it to. Change, and the changes that come with it are unsettling even if we act as if it isn't. New experiences can be both enlightening and frightening. Like Moses we can question the purpose of following God's details and deal with the rock by striking it, or we can calmly speak to it obediently. God's methods, purposes and ways are unlike ours. Even though they had been revealed to Moses even he fell short. This is where the lessons from those who have gone before us and the comforting effect of faith, affects how we manage and remedy the new dilemmas we face. A village mentality should play major role. The first thing to attempt to do is to enroll as many family members and friends as possible into a "shared program." This may not be as easy as we think but let's gather whoever we can, in whatever role they can play and don't stress the rest. The mission remains the same with a new purpose in mind that focuses our attention on ways that involve looking out for "number one" first! Coming up with a plan ideally should be a joint decision-making process but in reality, most of us lack the managerial skill set, patience and thick skin to take advantage of this approach. Never-the-less, having any plan is better than no plan at all. Once a plan is in place this is when the real long-term efforts begin. The theme of the therapy should be shared participation. When we pray in faith for deliverance from the effects of sarcopenia, we must also act in works of movement and walking. The brain is an organ, and like a muscle needs exercise to remain strong. The brain spends over two thirds of its activity and energies processing motion and movement throughout the body. Without a meaningful workload the brain weakens too. Most people are unaware that the mental links to our physical abilities are integrally connected. This is why some athletes pick up just where they left off after recovering from an injury. Sometimes, when we practice or rehearse a physical task in our minds without being able to tangibly perform the movement, we can still improve at it. Accidents, disabilities, sicknesses, and anything that limits movement has a direct effect on our brain heath as well. We must learn how to shift many of the loads we carry from brawn to brain as we age through our stages. When we believe in our hearts that God will deliver us from the afflictions we face, it's reflected in our actions, energy and speech! Let's begin with simple repetitive movements. This involves no expertise, no weights, no specific type of instructions, no special training, just basic everyday functional bodily motions whenever and wherever possible. Getting our second heart involved is more important now than ever. This is where our posture (L.S.S.W.) comes into play. Even if standing or walking is limited or totally restricted, any form of consistent movement can be helpful as a routine. Even moving our mouths in conversation helps to fulfil the social aspect of the D.E.S.P. model. Diet, exercise, social and purpose hold the keys, maintaining them turns the lock. We can start with exchanging memories, telling stories and good ole conversation. Music is magical. This spiritual tool is often forgotten about or neglected for its therapeutic properties. Laughing, humming, singing and even competitive board games stimulate our bodies endorphins.
THE BEST IS YET TO COME
Everyone has a mission and purpose in life. Just knowing that they are needed helps them to heal. Being sought out for advice, questions and opinions about anything from perspectives to politics make us feel significant. Purpose must be redefined. This is a time where we must make meaningful distinctions between our purpose and our mission. Our mission and calling should never change but our purpose at various times can. Moses was called from birth and began a great mission that included multiple purposes from challenging Pharoh and the gods of Egypt, to liberating and leading a people into that day's version of "Alice in Wonderland." Allowing God to repurpose us in ways that we may never have imagined is within the calling and mission of us all. It is shortsighted to refer to most of our enjoyable experiences in the past as the "good ole days." Some say that "everyday above ground is a good day." We believe that what makes a day good is the goodness and grace we both give and receive. As experienced and matured sages, we have more goodness to give than ever before. That's what makes the present our best "GOOD OLD DAYS" We have the transformative opportunity to live our best life right now! One thing that can discourage us as we age is the loss of control. When we lose some of the control of our bladder, our breathing or any other bodily function this can be somewhat discouraging. It's important to maintain some level of control. We must learn how to make adjustments to our control panel (the mind) and regulate our behaviors (the body). Caretakers should always earnestly endeavor to make the people they care for a part of every decision. In some cases, we must learn to be comfortable in knowing and accepting that we can no longer perform at previous levels of functionality. However, our diminished physical losses are not to be compared with our spiritual gains.
IT'S TEMPLE TIME
The "building" (body) we live in must be maintained! It's considered to be and often called a temple. A temple is a building or place devoted to a specific purpose. The religious and spiritual significance of having a temple is so that we have a designated sacred place for ourselves and God. Why are we no longer taking good care of the temple? Why are we not concentrating on its upkeep? Maybe it's time for many churches to turn some of their Bible studies into body studies! Polluting God's temple with ultra processed fattening foods and not taking care of its maintenance misrepresents God. Our houses of worship look like dens gluttonous obesity and fragility. “What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own?” When it's "Temple Time" our priorities must shift along with some practices. There are many new challenges and opportunities ahead. We've only retired from working for money. Now we can work on "our" calling and mission for ourselves and God. We have a lifetime of experiences to give away and share. Friends and family members need to echo these sentiments. This is their opportunity to extract those nuggets of wisdom we've collected. As a matter of fact, at this stage of life we are obligated to pass them on! Whether we have to roll them out to eat as tender nuggets or hit them in the head with rocks is our choice! There are certain privileges that only come with age; take advantage of them! We can command all of the respect due to our era! Each new age, and stage will come with a new mission. The "new" mandate dictates that the primary job we have in this life, first and foremost, is LIVING! Everything else comes after that! Remember that concentrating on self after a lifetime of concentrating on others is another transition we must work at! Yes, there is a point in life when we must shift our primary focus to practices that prioritize self. We can engage the animal spirits in our pets and consistently stretch our bodies out just like they do every time we get up or move from a resting position. Some of the changes we make may include eating by gradual grazing throughout the day like a cow rather than eating three traditional meals. We may need to get our required nutrition in other ways that are conducive to the age and stage we are in. Babies don't eat three meals a day, we feed them whenever they are hungry. Who made up that rule anyway? Whoever said that we have to find or know our purpose in life to be successful. Who said that our duty or purpose cannot change. The answer and conclusion to these matters have already been established. The Bible says to fear God and keep his commandments is the duty of mankind. Purpose is the stuff of posters and speeches. Is our purpose what we are meant to be or do in life? Does that mean that the path be laid out before us? Is our job simply to find and keep following that vision with unwavering commitment. What does purpose really look like? Don't worry about finding or holding on to one purpose. There is purpose in many different areas of life. In fact, purpose isn’t something we find at all. Purpose is more of what we cultivate through deliberate action, reflection and more actions. Purpose can and will naturally wax and wane throughout our lives. Like happiness, purpose is not a destination, but a journey and a practice. It’s accessible at any age or stage if we are willing to explore what matters to us and act to become that person. Purpose finds us and we embrace it across our lifespan. We are able to revisit and renew our sense of purpose whenever we have the will to do so. Remember things amplify with aging, so in the midst of taking all of those pharmaceutical pills, try popping a psychological "chill pill."
JUST C.H.I.L.L.L.L. That means Choosing Health In Light of Living a Longer Life!
Some of this may appear to be controversial, but as an apologist this is the best we know how to approach this. What we present to followers and patrons on this platform is our calling. This is the job that GOD has assigned us to do. The work that we do outside of this forum called employment, is simply an occupation!
JUST C.H.I.L.L.L.L. That means Choosing Health In Light of Living a Longer Life!
Some of this may appear to be controversial, but as an apologist this is the best we know how to approach this. What we present to followers and patrons on this platform is our calling. This is the job that GOD has assigned us to do. The work that we do outside of this forum called employment, is simply an occupation!
OUR FINAL STAGE includes OUR FINAL AGE
There is an age that aligns with the stage of departures. Rather than just moving to reside at one location or another, they will be moving on. Yes, friends and loved ones will pass and we will miss them. Our final act in "THIS" stage of life comes with an ending that cumulates all of our chapters into one story. The many transitions may become one long tale that can be told. Many people characterize death as a loss. We never really lose loved ones. We don't forget where they are or misplace them, we just miss them. For those of us anticipating an eternal inheritance, to die is gain. It is important to put decline, sickness and death in their proper perspectives. There is some glory in personal pain and suffering but that is not the best place to look for or find it. Some will say "for God I live and for God I die," in response to the inevitable. However, we should understand that God's will is for us to prosper and be in good health. God does not want us to "die for him." Jesus died for us! God wants us to "live for him" that other might see him through us. Leaving this realm and passing on to the next may be solemn for those who remain but it does not have to be sad. We cannot determine how long and old we live to, but we can determine how well we live here. Although our calling and mission can change and expand throughout our lifetime, our primary mission in life, especially in our prime, is to stay alive.
Time is filled with swift transition,
Naught of earth unmoved can stand,
Build your hopes on things eternal,
Hold to God’s unchanging hand.
Refrain:
Hold to God’s unchanging hand,
Hold to God’s unchanging hand.
Build your hopes on things eternal,
Hold to God’s unchanging hand.
Trust in Him who will not leave you,
Whatsoever years may bring,
If by earthly friends forsaken
Still more closely to Him cling.
Covet not this world’s vain riches
That so rapidly decay,
Seek to gain the heav’nly treasures,
They will never pass away.
When your journey is completed,
If to God you have been true,
Fair and bright the home in glory
Your enraptured soul will view.
Naught of earth unmoved can stand,
Build your hopes on things eternal,
Hold to God’s unchanging hand.
Refrain:
Hold to God’s unchanging hand,
Hold to God’s unchanging hand.
Build your hopes on things eternal,
Hold to God’s unchanging hand.
Trust in Him who will not leave you,
Whatsoever years may bring,
If by earthly friends forsaken
Still more closely to Him cling.
Covet not this world’s vain riches
That so rapidly decay,
Seek to gain the heav’nly treasures,
They will never pass away.
When your journey is completed,
If to God you have been true,
Fair and bright the home in glory
Your enraptured soul will view.
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Once upon a time there was a perfectly healthy body. It was given the title as the "BIGGEST, BADDEST, BODACIOUS, BEAUTIFUL, BODY, BUILT." In fact, this body was so toned and wholesome, that most of the other bodies it came into contact with were likely to feel envy. As perfect as the "BIG BEAUTIFUL BUILD" appeared on the outside there were conflicts, divisions and issues within. Every limb, member and organ within this "Big Beautiful Body" considered themselves the most important part of all. Although the internal environment of the B.B.B. was competitive and divisive the common objective to "shine" in every way possible kept dissention in check. For some time this status quo was accepted and maintained as normal, but as the body grew and matured other parts desired more recognition as they developed more prominence mentally and physically. There were days of confidential strife, that the B.B.B. stayed embroiled in its ongoing debate regarding which of them were the most important. Each part would state its argument and present its case before the entire gathered body privately, but never in public. Occasionally, one member or another temporarily assumed the title of the most important part for a limited time until the controversy erupted again. One day when the argument erupted again, a new body part spoke out. This part asked to be considered just as important as anyone else. When the rest of the body heard this new voice, they were collectively shocked to find out that it was coming from the ASSHOLE! With cruelty and disdain, they all began to laugh the ASSHOLE to shame. The B.B.B. got so carried away laughing at the ASSHOLE that they failed to notice that the ASSHOLE had closed up and completely shut down. The following day, the jolly stomach which had laughed so vigorously the previous day, began to ache. Another day passed, and the eyes which cried tears of laughter were finding it hard to focus. Everybody began to pay more attention to complaints of the stomach. The brain got foggy, the mouth got dry, the heart quickened its beat, and breathing became more labored. The B.B.B. was battered, bewildered and broken after just four days of the ASSHOLE on strike. Eventually, the body caught on. The ASSHOLE proved to be as important and significant as all of the other body parts. So, for a while the B.B.B. promoted the ASSHOLE into prominence and he temporarily became the most important member of the B.B.B. Some may ask what the moral of this story is or what does it prove? It proves the point, that just like Arkham Razor, we should never underestimate the importance of any function. We should never underestimate the perils or the responsibilities that come along with any position. The main point is easy to understand, but the moral goes even further. THE HIDDEN MORAL OF THIS STORY IS THAT IT ONLY TAKE ONE ASSHOLE TO SCREW UP THE WHOLE BODY! We must each evaluate our own thinking and behavior and search our souls to make sure that we are not the ASSHOLE that's screwing everything up!
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THE POWER OF THREE'S
"The "Power of Three" refers to the concept that the number three holds a special significance in various aspects of life, from storytelling and writing to religious symbolism and even marketing. It's often seen as a "committed" and balanced number, potentially due to it being the smallest recognizable pattern that humans can easily grasp and remember."
"THREE" IS A MAGIC NUMBER. LOOK AROUND, "THREES" ARE AFFILIATED AND INTEGRATED IN EVERY PART OF ALL SOCIETIES. OFTEN, AT MINIMUM, THERE ARE "THREE" COMPONENTS TO ANY CONCEPT. TO INTERACT; THE number "THREE" REPRESENTS harmony, wisdom and understanding. WHEN IT COMES TO time; "THREE" DEFINES THE past, present AND future. "THREE" ALSO DESCRIBES THE PROCESS OF CREATION THROUGH THOUGHTS, WORDS AND DEEDS. CONSIDER THIS SEQUENCE. OUR (HIDDEN/UNSEEN) SENSES, FEELINGS AND EMOTIONS ARE CLEARLY DEMONSTRATED THROUGH THREES! FIRST IS OUR (CONTEMPLATION) -WE THINK ABOUT IT. NEXT IS OUR (AUDIBLE WORDS) - WE EXPRESS IT. THEN THIS IS ALL FOLLOWED BY OUR (MANIFESTED ACTIONS) - DOING SOMETHING ABOUT IT. EACH STAGE MAKES UP ONE LEG OF THIS THREEFOLD FOUNDATION. LOOK AROUND, THE STRONGEST AND MOST SUPPORTIVE STRUCTURES IN LIFE MENTALLY, PHYSICALLY OR SPIRITUALLY HAVE THREE OR MORE PARTS TO THEM. LIKE MOST OTHER CONCEPTS, THERE ARE THREE (3) CHARACTERISTICS WITHIN THE FOUNDATION OF "TRUE LOVE. THE "SPIRIT OF LOVE" OPERATES WITHIN ITS OWN FULL RANGE OF IDEAS, WORDS AND EXPRESSIONS. FROM THOUGHTS TO FEELINGS AND ULTIMATELY TO BEHAVIORS, THIS TRIAD IS IMMUTABLE AND INDESTRUCTIBLE. LOVE IS A COMMITTED BEHAVIOR! LOVE IS ABLE TO WORK AT ITS FULLNESS WHEN ALL THREE (3) COMPONENTS ARE IN MUTUAL INTERACTIVE AGREEMENT. LOVE HAS AND OPERATES THROUGH ITS OWN PRINCIPLES OF DISCIPLINE, DISPOSITION AND A DIRECTION. THEY ARE NOT ALWAYS THE EASIEST TO EMBRACE OR UNDERSTAND. HOW MANY OF US THINK OF LOVE WHEN WE READ BEYOND THE 15TH VERSE OF DEUTERONOMY CHAPTER 28? THE FIRST 14 VERSES ALL SPEAK OF LOVES BLESSINGS. THE LAST 54 VERSES ALL SPEAK OF LOVES CURSES! THIS IS AN ALL-INCLUSIVE LIST WITH THE CRITERIA WE NEED WHEN DETERMINING "SPIRITUAL DIRECTION.
THE CLOUD OF WITNESSES IS OVERWHELMING! THE "WITNESS OF THREE" WORKS WONDERS WHEN WE UNDERSTAND ITS SIGNIFICANCE AND HOW TO USE IT. THIS POST EXAMINES THE POWER OF THREE! BALANCE IS A BY-PRODUCT OF TWO FORCES IN ACTION ACROSS A THIRD MEDIUM! IT IS "BALANCE" THAT DEFINES THE NATURE OF HOW OUR THREE-DIMENSIONAL WORLD OPERATES. WE OPERATE AT THREE LEVELS! THERE IS A THREE DIMENSIONAL "SPIRITUAL DISPOSITION" TO THE CONSTRUCT OF EVERY FAMILY, FORM, GROUP, AND ORGANIZATION THAT CAN BE DISCERNED, DISCOVERED, AND DOCUMENTED IF OBSERVED. THERE ARE SPIRITUAL ATTRIBUTES THAT UNIQUELY COEXIST, COINCIDE AND CONFIRM THEIR OPERATION IN, BY AND THROUGH THREE'S. IF WE LOOK FOR THE THREE MAIN PILLARS SUPPORTING ANY REALM OF EXISTENCE, WE ARE LIKELY TO FIND IT! FOR EXAMPLE, WHEN IT COMES TO LONGEVITY, WE SHOULD LOOK FOR THE THREE KEYS TO LONG LIFE. THOSE THREE KEYS ARE THE THREE P'S. PEOPLE, PLEASURE AND PURPOSE FORM THE B-O-N-D-S THAT STRENGTHEN OUR LIFEFORCE AT ANY AGE. DIET, EXERCISE, SOCIAL AND PUPOSE (D.E.S.P.) ARE THE ANSWER TO AGILE AGING! THE THREE P'S INCLUDE PEOPLE THAT PROVIDE A SHARED SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT, PLEASURABLE DAILY EXPERIENCES AND PURPOSEFUL MEANINGS TO THE UPCOMING MISSIONS EACH DAY BRINGS. THE THREE P'S ARE POWERFUL. THEIR SIGNS ARE OBVIOUS IN VIBRANT BUSINESSES, CHURCHES, COMMUNITIES AND COMPANIES. WE CAN GENERALLY RECOGNIZE IT IN THE ATTITUDE OF THE PEOPLE WE INTERACT WITH IN THOSE ENVIRONMENTS. YES, SOME OF OUR SENSES WORK IN THREE'S. THERE ARE SPECIFIC SOUNDS, SMELLS AND APPERANCES THAT COME WITH CERTAIN MANIFESTATIONS. SEEING, SMELLING AND HEARING ARE THE PHYSICAL SENSES THAT PROVIDE US THE EARLIEST ALERTS TO THE PRESENCE OF DANGER! SOMETIMES WE CAN FEEL IT IN OUR HEARTS, MINDS AND EVEN OUR BONES! nature ITSELF admonishes and warns us in so many ways every day IF WE PAY ATTENTION TO IT. poison ivy has three sayings to remember. (“Leaves of Three, Leave Them Be”) (“Longer Middle Stem, Don’t Touch Them”) (“Hairy Vine, No Friend of Mine”) LIFE SPEAKS TO US IN THREES! IT IS ADVISABLE TO SEARCH FOR AT LEAST THREE (3) SIMULTANEOUS EXPRESSIONS OF AGREEMENT WHEN LOOKING FOR TRUTHS IN LIFE & "committed" LASTING LOVE.
THE LAWS OF LOVE AGREE WITH THREE!
Stable buildings, constructs or Relationships, of any kind, should only be built upon proven interdependent standards designed to support them. "Universal balance" is based upon this principle. Its "substance" is the energy, fabric and glue that forms the b-o-n-d-s which stretch and connect various visible and invisible realms. Its intangible structures are composed of emotional, mental, psychological and spiritual threads. Yes, energy has many forms. Thought is at its beginning, words accelerate it, and actions execute it! The world was created systematically. There is no haphazard "big bang theory" to ANY of its operations. Everything from gravity to light and love operates with form and follows a specifically designed formula. There is no randomness to the interactional systems of love. Real love Accepts, Gives and Receives. Love, genuine love, real love and true love when allowed to, will eventually follow its true form. True love commits! Commit means to b-i-n-d, b-o-n-d and/or tie (a person or an organization) to a certain course or policy. Accepting other's shortcomings expresses love. Accepting and/or indulging abuse by and or from others exploits the name of GOD and promotes the polar opposite of love. Giving cheerfully and unselfishly expresses love. Giving grudgingly or of necessity exemplifies the wrong motive and spirit. Being open to receiving chastisement or correction from any agent or source God sends allows the expression of love's flow. Failing to acknowledge faults, shortcomings and wrongs stifles love's full expression. Love challenges our attitudes, speech and behaviors. (The thoughts imaginations and reasonings) associated with attitudes; (the words, rubs and quips) of speech; and (the postures, looks and gestures) in our behaviors are scrutinized by the "standards of love." Love is committed to always operating for and on our behalf! The opposite of love is not hatred, it is hurt! True unlimited love is tolerant, but it does not mitigate the ramifications of disobedience. Love has a form that cannot be broken. God is love in the form and the mold of the name of JESUS. There is no greater expression than that of a father who substitutes his life for his son while sacrificing his spirit to save him. Love works in a balance not in a vacuum. There was, is and will continue to be a form with a price to be paid for sin and iniquity! Love has a frightening side to its full form! Two can only find balance by three. Three is a number for balance and reciprocity! There are three commonly used phrases describing the "principles of universal reciprocity" There is (1) cause and effect, then (2) reaping and sowing along with (3) actions and consequences. All immutable universal laws demand to be "VIGOROUSLY ENFORCED" by real and true love! The results of sin may be delayed but they ultimately cannot be denied! GOD IS NOT MOCKED! All of creation works in a delicate Designed Intended and Purposed (D.I.P.) through the balance of interdependence.
There is no force of energy in the universe with greater power than that of love. Love is creative, enduring and redemptive. Love commits and permits the b-i-n-d-i-n-g and b-o-n-d-i-n-g forces of the universe ranging from atoms to family units to invisibly work. together. There is a triad of communication, nurturing and cooperation needed within every relationship and/or family unit which creates that invisible b-o-n-d. In nature, scientists call it gravity, magnetism and other natural forces of attraction on the electromagnetic spectrum; but in the spiritual realm it is the committed power of love! The ethereal glue of the universe is LOVE. Love operates and interacts within b-o-n-d-s. When we allow our interactions and operations to be balanced in line with the three legs of discipline, limits and enforcement they create a triangle of health. When our Interactions and operations are balanced through the three legs of empathy, understanding and forgiveness they create a triangle of healing. Balancing works as a two-sided proposition. Maintaining, is three dimensional. It should be obvious by now that although two is the start of most relationships, three provides an even stronger foundation. Two joins but three b-o-n-d-s. The main caveat is that more energy and effort is required. We should anticipate expending additional strength to maintain the level of three. If more people understood the true meaning of love's expressions infidelity would be rare and divorce would be even more rare. The initial level of commitment while dating, is insufficient for the first level of commitment when engaged. The first level of commitment when engaged is insufficient for the second level of commitment when married. The second level of commitment for a married couple is insufficient for the third and highest level of commitment when married with children. "Levels of commitment" rise with respect to their levels of responsibility.
There is no force of energy in the universe with greater power than that of love. Love is creative, enduring and redemptive. Love commits and permits the b-i-n-d-i-n-g and b-o-n-d-i-n-g forces of the universe ranging from atoms to family units to invisibly work. together. There is a triad of communication, nurturing and cooperation needed within every relationship and/or family unit which creates that invisible b-o-n-d. In nature, scientists call it gravity, magnetism and other natural forces of attraction on the electromagnetic spectrum; but in the spiritual realm it is the committed power of love! The ethereal glue of the universe is LOVE. Love operates and interacts within b-o-n-d-s. When we allow our interactions and operations to be balanced in line with the three legs of discipline, limits and enforcement they create a triangle of health. When our Interactions and operations are balanced through the three legs of empathy, understanding and forgiveness they create a triangle of healing. Balancing works as a two-sided proposition. Maintaining, is three dimensional. It should be obvious by now that although two is the start of most relationships, three provides an even stronger foundation. Two joins but three b-o-n-d-s. The main caveat is that more energy and effort is required. We should anticipate expending additional strength to maintain the level of three. If more people understood the true meaning of love's expressions infidelity would be rare and divorce would be even more rare. The initial level of commitment while dating, is insufficient for the first level of commitment when engaged. The first level of commitment when engaged is insufficient for the second level of commitment when married. The second level of commitment for a married couple is insufficient for the third and highest level of commitment when married with children. "Levels of commitment" rise with respect to their levels of responsibility.
IT TAKES TWO, TO GET TO THREE
The triangle, tripod and three-legged frameworks of all sorts represent a basic form of fundamental self-supported structures. This rudimentary "Trinitarian" principle applies across multiple aspects of existence. The "rule of three" conceptually follows the "rule of two." In business, "The Rule of Two" is the federal contracting rule requiring agencies to set aside a solicitation for competition only between small businesses. "It takes two to tango." This phrase originated from the song, "Takes Two to Tango." It was written and composed in 1952 by Al Hoffman and Dick Manning and popularized by the singer Pearl Bailey. Although it takes two to tango, it only takes one to let go! Three supersedes two in that even if one fails the remaining two are not alone. Any combination of two always has the capacity to manifest a third effect. It is the act of procreation, namely childbirth, the miraculous continuation of a species through God's purpose that takes two to three. The "tango" is spawned from the mutual cooperative actions of two and produces a third even stronger b-o-n-d. Ecclesiastes" declares that A threefold cord is not quickly broken. Three is a magic number!
THE SPIRIT OF LOVE CANNOT BE CORRUPTED, DO NOT BE CONFUSED!
Whenever the subject of love is discussed, sex may also be included. Love and sex are closely associated although they are two different things. Their close association should not confuse their obvious distinctions. Both require some degree of self-exposure or nakedness, but only love can create "spiritual" intimacy. Sex is a physical expression with a biological connection and a spiritual b-o-n-d. We can attach love to it, but we do not have to. Sex can be simply physical, whereas love spans at least three dimensions of existence. The estate of marriage is designed to operate as an emotional, physical and spiritual union which connects to an even physically higher level of committed love known as connubial bliss! REAL love is expressed physically, (touch, taste, smell, appearance - sight, allure - sound), mentally (emotionally/psychologically) and spiritually (consciousness/soul). In marriage sex should seal the deal through the b-o-n-d of love. Sexual intercourse is an alignment between physical sexual desire, emotional fulfillment and the "spirit of intimacy." The sharing and joining of physical, biological, chemical, psychological and spiritual freedoms can be uniquely expressed throughout a marital union. Oxytocin is a chemical hormone produced by the brain during sexual intercourse, childbirth and breast feeding. This particular hormone has a b-o-n-d-i-n-g effect. The threefold interaction of giving, receiving and exchanging power through sex should never be underestimated. The "spiritual" purpose of sex is the formation of a conjugal perpetual unbreakable b-o-n-d. The "biological/physical" purpose of sex is for the formation of family, pleasure and procreation. Love is difficult to describe without mentioning marriage. Marriage commits its participants to form a unique b-o-n-d that can only be found in that estate. That level of emotional commitment sealed with intimacy by a physical sexual union should not be shared with any others. Even the thought of such is sin! No married couple should ever share this element of their heart in fantasy, imagination or in jest. Sharing this part of the heart only tears the marriage apart! Remember the vows. Marriage is symbolic of GOD's commitment to mankind. This union of two must be performed and witnessed by at least one other. In the mouth of two or three witnesses we can usually discern the presence of God.
THERE ARE THINGS that only three brings
Using "principles of three's" in our everyday lives is educational, illuminating and insightful. Our existence as a species can be described as spiritual beings with intellectual minds engaging in a human, physical and tangible experience. When we evaluate, operate and utilize "three" as a bellwether for determining truth and making decisions the results are usually incredibly accurate. Yes, the number three weaves' patterns throughout our lives. Three shapes how we think. Three influences how we remember things and can help to make sense of the world around us. It’s totally coincidental how this seemingly simple digit holds such power over our cognitive processes. From book titles, company names, fairy tales and marketing slogans, the "rule of three" plays a significant role in our perceptions and decision-making. The three parts of the incredible edible egg (the shell, the white & the yoke) have a mysterious quality to them that few other things do. Eggs are like giant seeds. Their self-contained threefold structure is a marvelous feat of engineering. Eggs are metamorphic within their own protected environment. Eggs are way stronger than they are "cracked up" to be. Why do some eggs have babies in them, and others do not? In this life, there are at least three creation experiences we can easily observe, that should be regarded as miracles. The first is childbirth, the second is seeing an egg hatch and the third is watching a plant grow. Eggs fall within this miraculous range of manifestations.
Life is a mixture of miraculous interactions. Evaluating and examining life through immutable principles and standards is the first of three rules. When we follow principles built on Godly, Ethical and Moral standards we will always find it in line with its original D.I.P. (Design Intent and Purpose). The second of three rules is to challenge ourselves. To question everything, we must question ourselves first! Last but not least, the third of three rules is to learn humility and practice it. We are generally our own worst enemy. Our ability to be wrong, admit to it and call ourselves out on it empowers others to do the same. Anybody can cover their own ASSets when they make a mistake! We must hold ourselves to higher standards than our own. We must practice challenging the way we think. Practicing humility is barely enough to keep the "spirit of pride" under control. Impartiality only occurs when we practice considering the evidence that does not support our hypothesis to be just as important the evidence that does. Honesty is love's commitment that allows truth to bear witness to facts. Following "truth" wherever it leads gives "truth" the authority to battle the beliefs, biases and blind spots that distort our judgement. The third rule of remaining humble means we can never relax! Love is committed to humility, but knowledge and pride are not. "Knowledge puffeth up." Yes, insight and positions of power precede infectious pride! Spirits are impartial. Like viruses they lurk within the realms of environmental and thought energy. Yes, we can inadvertently or purposely take authority over spirits through the power of Jesus' name. Yes, just knowing about using the name gives us access to abusing that power. Using the power simply to fulfill our own lusts is a terrible condition to fall into but an easy state to be found in. "Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works?" So, who are these people Jesus mentioned in the Beatitude's? The application of both natural and spiritual laws is without bias. Many of these techniques and technologies operate in and of themselves regardless of the user's ability or understanding.
Life is a mixture of miraculous interactions. Evaluating and examining life through immutable principles and standards is the first of three rules. When we follow principles built on Godly, Ethical and Moral standards we will always find it in line with its original D.I.P. (Design Intent and Purpose). The second of three rules is to challenge ourselves. To question everything, we must question ourselves first! Last but not least, the third of three rules is to learn humility and practice it. We are generally our own worst enemy. Our ability to be wrong, admit to it and call ourselves out on it empowers others to do the same. Anybody can cover their own ASSets when they make a mistake! We must hold ourselves to higher standards than our own. We must practice challenging the way we think. Practicing humility is barely enough to keep the "spirit of pride" under control. Impartiality only occurs when we practice considering the evidence that does not support our hypothesis to be just as important the evidence that does. Honesty is love's commitment that allows truth to bear witness to facts. Following "truth" wherever it leads gives "truth" the authority to battle the beliefs, biases and blind spots that distort our judgement. The third rule of remaining humble means we can never relax! Love is committed to humility, but knowledge and pride are not. "Knowledge puffeth up." Yes, insight and positions of power precede infectious pride! Spirits are impartial. Like viruses they lurk within the realms of environmental and thought energy. Yes, we can inadvertently or purposely take authority over spirits through the power of Jesus' name. Yes, just knowing about using the name gives us access to abusing that power. Using the power simply to fulfill our own lusts is a terrible condition to fall into but an easy state to be found in. "Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works?" So, who are these people Jesus mentioned in the Beatitude's? The application of both natural and spiritual laws is without bias. Many of these techniques and technologies operate in and of themselves regardless of the user's ability or understanding.
THREE: NO OTHER NUMBER LIKE IT
Remember the E.L.F.
To protect yourself.
Environment, lifestyle and food.
Each one of these three
are holding the key
To living a life that's good
To protect yourself.
Environment, lifestyle and food.
Each one of these three
are holding the key
To living a life that's good
THREE IS MORE THAN A NUMBER: THERE IS A LANGUAGE OF THREE'S
LIFE SPEAKS THREES: BY SIGNALING, IN SIGNS & THROUGH SITUATIONS
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UTILIZING THREES: THREE SIGNS, THREE STRIKES & THREE WITNESSES
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The laws, principles & "rules of three" OPERATE LIKE PROVERBS
The laws, principles or "rules of three" are different from most other fundamental beliefs. They operate like proverbs and wise sayings. Applying a principle differs from enforcing a rule. Principles are defined by the workings of their design. The proof of a principle is in its manifestations. Principles work in lockstep with the laws they are founded upon. They may appear to be superstitious, but they are not. Principles are immutably repetitive. This may not fall in line with the standard definition of numerology, but it is about threes. So how can we take advantage of such a principle and its rules? First remember that the "rule of three" in psychology works off of the principle that things in threes are inherently more satisfying, effective, and memorable than other numbers of things. That being the case, it implies, and stands to reason that much of what we encounter, and experience has three dimensions to it. This means that although we may only be interacting with just one, there are generally at least two others in operation behind it. Consider the three primary colors rarely do we just see only one. When we apply this "concept of dimensions" to any "realm of interaction" it can open up our understanding as to how tangible types of matter can exist uniquely in different physical spaces and states. At a spiritual level, one of the "rules of three" deals with attitude posture and speech. Whenever we deal with any one of theses we deal with all three of them. At the invisible level imagination mingles with thought and affects mind. The mind, known as the seat of human consciousness, also called the soul, bridges and connects the spiritual and natural realms of our existence. Words carry spirit and travel back and forth between life's natural and spiritual realms.
Discernment is a quality of discrimination, judgement and perception that distinguishes factual truth. Attitudes are expressions of feelings. Actions are an expression of thought. Words are expressions of purposed beliefs and contemplated intentions. Words contain the power of the spirit they carry into actions. The words we express and the actions we commit take the form of the thoughts we have. Hearing followed by listening and interpreting form a three-step process for discovering truth. Hearing is the first of a three-position approach to discovery. Without being in the position to get original information firsthand from the horse's mouth we become subject to believing hearsay and rumor. Hearing it out is the beginning of deciphering. Listening is located somewhere in the middle. Listening, can be defined as hearing with intent. Without listening, grasping context is difficult if not impossible. Interpreting the meaning of communication is discerning and deciphering at its apex. Aristotle, the Greek philosopher, emphasized the importance of the beginning, the middle, and the end in his treatise on dramatic structure. This tripartite structure has since become a cornerstone of narrative theory Everything from the cognitive triad in psychology to the way we structure our daily lives usually connects with three.
Discernment is a quality of discrimination, judgement and perception that distinguishes factual truth. Attitudes are expressions of feelings. Actions are an expression of thought. Words are expressions of purposed beliefs and contemplated intentions. Words contain the power of the spirit they carry into actions. The words we express and the actions we commit take the form of the thoughts we have. Hearing followed by listening and interpreting form a three-step process for discovering truth. Hearing is the first of a three-position approach to discovery. Without being in the position to get original information firsthand from the horse's mouth we become subject to believing hearsay and rumor. Hearing it out is the beginning of deciphering. Listening is located somewhere in the middle. Listening, can be defined as hearing with intent. Without listening, grasping context is difficult if not impossible. Interpreting the meaning of communication is discerning and deciphering at its apex. Aristotle, the Greek philosopher, emphasized the importance of the beginning, the middle, and the end in his treatise on dramatic structure. This tripartite structure has since become a cornerstone of narrative theory Everything from the cognitive triad in psychology to the way we structure our daily lives usually connects with three.
LET'S LOOK AT SOME THREES.
Three states of consciousness and mind are waking, dreaming and sleeping.
A mind that is fully aware and alert is in an awakened state.
A body at rest with an active mind is capable of vivid experiences like dreams.
A profound state of restorative rest in body and mind occurs with unawareness and deep sleep.
Our minds are filled with biases, blind spots and beliefs.
Anyone not aware that they have them cannot address them!
Three "known" states of matter are solid, liquid and gas.
Although we do not have the power to create or destroy matter,
we do have the ability to change it.
Ice can be turned to water and water to steam with heat.
Does this apply to global warming as well?
Three dimensions define physical space.
The space is called "Euclidean space." It allows us to model the physical universe.
All known matter exists in three dimensions called length (x), width (y), and height (z).
This allows us to describe both the size and shape of objects.
Time a type of three, is unstoppable but easy to waste.
When we consider our lifetime, we can divide the cycle into the past, present & future.
Yesterday's news discussed today, does not make tomorrow's headlines.
Tomorrow is that which no man has ever seen and never was but always will be.
Three states of consciousness and mind are waking, dreaming and sleeping.
A mind that is fully aware and alert is in an awakened state.
A body at rest with an active mind is capable of vivid experiences like dreams.
A profound state of restorative rest in body and mind occurs with unawareness and deep sleep.
Our minds are filled with biases, blind spots and beliefs.
Anyone not aware that they have them cannot address them!
Three "known" states of matter are solid, liquid and gas.
Although we do not have the power to create or destroy matter,
we do have the ability to change it.
Ice can be turned to water and water to steam with heat.
Does this apply to global warming as well?
Three dimensions define physical space.
The space is called "Euclidean space." It allows us to model the physical universe.
All known matter exists in three dimensions called length (x), width (y), and height (z).
This allows us to describe both the size and shape of objects.
Time a type of three, is unstoppable but easy to waste.
When we consider our lifetime, we can divide the cycle into the past, present & future.
Yesterday's news discussed today, does not make tomorrow's headlines.
Tomorrow is that which no man has ever seen and never was but always will be.
SPIRITS TEND TO OPERATE IN THREES
Deception works through our allegiance to any lie. A spirit (attitude of belief in behavior) operates without partiality. Spirits simply do what they do. Spirits have energy, intelligence and purpose. All spirits are intentional and mission oriented. Spirits by design are influential! Spirits begin by working invisibly through the imaginations and thoughts that we allow to dwell within our minds. This is why the Bible says to mind and guard our hearts with all diligence! The spirit of anger, justified by aggravation, stirred up through antagonism and expressed in anarchy is not the way to express grievances. We cannot justify abhorrent actions based on dislike of personalities or political differences even if provoked. Those who purposely provoke others based on differences in opinions or disagreements are equally as guilty. As a species and people, in spite of our plethora of religions and cultures, we are much more alike than we are different. Rioting is a response that releases energy in a destructive and detrimental manner. All spirits, including our own, are subject to our authority if we exercise it. Time is moving on and there are many changes that have and will be coming along with the consciousness and technologies that accompany it. This is why we have to reexamine and temper the way we respond to unrest. There are spiritual dimensions behind every act of aggression, conflict and protest! We must include the spiritual aspect of our existence when it comes to understanding one another. Erroneous conclusions based on beliefs, biases and blind spots are common to us all! We will have to change and/or modify our approach and responses to many of our old and traditional problems when attempting to solve todays and tomorrows future challenges. Where and how we lay our foundations and build our houses is similar to the story of the three little pigs.
" Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock:
And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon a rock.
And every one that heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man, which built his house upon the sand:
And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell: and great was the fall of it."
" Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock:
And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon a rock.
And every one that heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man, which built his house upon the sand:
And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell: and great was the fall of it."
THE BRAINWASHING, GASLIGHTING AND GOOMING TRIFECTA
Ancient wisdom has taught us that evil is rooted in ignorance. However, the greatest enemy of knowledge is not ignorance! Along with the deceiver, devil or Satan; it is the illusion of factual information and knowledge that is our greatest enemy. IGNORANCE, KNOWLEDGE AND LEARNING IS WHAT WE WOULD LIKE TO CALL THE "INTELLIGENCE CONTINUUM." TO PUT THIS ALL IN PERSPECTIVE WE SHOULD ADDRESS THE COMMONLY MISQUOTED SAYING BY ALEXANDER POPE, THAT A LITTLE BIT OF KNOWLEDGE IS A DANGEROUS THING. THE CORRECT SAYING IS THAT "A LILLE BIT OF LEARNING IS A DANGEROUS THING." Cognitive and confirmation biases along with cognitive dissonance has many of us not knowing what to believe. Evidence is a gathering of facts, two or more, that points us towards conclusions. Remember, correlation does not necessarily indicate causation. Deception camouflaged as truth presents itself as truth in the most convincing ways. Once we believe in a lie denying or fighting against a conviction becomes almost impossible! Weaving requires a minimum of three things. That is two sets of threads (the warp and the weft) and the weaving machine. Telling the truth or weaving a lie requires witnesses. The word "Information" implies some level of enlightenment. Being informed adds status to intelligence and provides us with a continuous method of being educated. Generally, the more we know, the smarter we feel. Feelings are senses that can advise, caution, deceive, enlighten, inform and warn us, or not. They must ALWAYS be properly interpreted. Yes, they can fool us! For example: hunger is most commonly a response to food deprivation, fasting, or restricted eating, but there can be other causes. Lifestyle factors, medical conditions, and medications can cause the same or similar sensations. How we process what we Learn operates without bias. We can learn and witness to a lie just as easily as witnessing to truth.
THREE RECORDS, THREE WITNESSES AND ONE WAY
Life is in the blood. This is why our blood samples and blood tests are so definitive. Is giving blood really giving life? Yes, in a manner of speaking it certainly is. Well before doctors and science discovered or understood the significance of our blood and circulatory system God let the children of Jacob (Israel) know that life was in their blood. “For the life of the flesh is in the blood: and I have given it to you upon the altar to make an atonement for your souls: for it is the blood that maketh an atonement for the soul.” The spiritual connection is so profound it would take more than the remainder of this post to attempt to explain it. When Jesus died on the cross, he gave up his spirit and the soldier pierced his side, out came blood and water. The bible plainly states, “And there are three that bear witness in earth, the Spirit, and the water, and the blood: and these three agree in one.” There is no way around it. These three substances are indeed essential to life! It is important to constantly remind ourselves and others that we are fearfully and wonderfully made not arbitrarily or randomly "Big Banged" into existence. Three makes things a coincidence not coincidental. Making the same mistake three times is usually enough to learn its lesson. The principle of three is contained in how we learn its lesson.
LOVE COMMITS!
LOVE HAS NO LIMITS, BUT ITS EXPRESSIONS DO!
LOVE IS A SPIRIT THAT MUST BE USED
ACCORDING TO ITS SPIRITUAL PRINCIPLES!
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Joseph W. Brown has been a small business owner, in the technology industry, for over 40 years. He operates as an ITA. An Integrated Technologies Aggregator practices the art of first assembling, next correlating and then finally corroborating various facts from distinct disciplines. Once this is completed, an "ITA" illustrates how these different fields of study are connected. It culminates in presenting inconclusive but irrefutable evidence of the relationships between biological, chemical, electrical, environmental, monetary, physical, psychological, social and SPIRITUAL principles. He strives to present evidence in a cohesive, practical & simplistic manner. Joseph is an unconventional and unique speaker & writer. He describes himself as a natural man with the sensitivity of a spiritual maven. He is an apologist and spiritual scientist. Joseph insists that we "find" motivation from within by getting inspiration from without. He endeavors to provide that inspiration through applying various Bible based principles. As the author & founder of The Magnetic Model, Rapid Retail Systems & NitchTechnologies.com. Mr. Brown is available to speak to groups of all sizes. (small & large) He will only speak on a "Subject." He relies on the principle of "shedding light" to empower individuals to address their own particular "Situations." These are the tools to create "Solutions." To schedule a session contact him by comments, [email protected] or call/text 617-764-2193.
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