TEN THINGS TO THINK ABOUT

WHAT IS MOST IMPORTANT TODAY? WITH ALL OF THE TRANSITIONS, TURBULENCE AND TURMOIL AROUND US IT IS HARD TO MAINTAIN OUR FOCUS. WHAT should WE PRIORTIZE AND KEEP IN MIND? DO FISH DRINK? MOST OF US HAVE NEVER STOPPED TO CONSIDER THIS QUESTION. YES, FISH HYDRATION CAN BE BOTH HYPERTONIC AND/OR HYPOTONIC, BUT WE HAVE BIGGER FISH TO FRY HERE. LET'S GET SOMETHING MORE IMORTANT IN OUR HEADS; JUST REMEMBER THAT MIND AND SPIRIT ARE INSEPARBLE. THIS HAS BEEN AND WILL CONTINUE TO BE ONE OF THE PRIMARY THEMES BEHIND EVERY POST OR PUBLICATION WE PRODUCE. OUR THOUGHTS ARE INTEGRATED INTO OUR SPIRITS. BUT OUR SPIRITS ARE SUFFERING FROM COGNITIVE DISSONANCE, AND ITS AFFECTING OUR MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH. STRESS IS A SILENT KILLER! LIFE WITHOUT PEACE IS JUST LIVING AND WEALTH WITHOUT HEALTH IS ABOUT THE SAME. this post offers several alternatives to the cares of this world and the deceitfullness of riches. THERE IS A WIDENING GAP BETWEEN RHETORIC AND REALITY. HERE ARE TEN (10) points and THOUGHTS TO PONDER SPIRITUALLY. IF WE CONCENTRATE ON THESE AND THEIR PRINCIPLES, THEY SHOULD ADDRESS MANY OF OUR PRIMARY CONCERNS, ASSIST WITH PROBLEM SOLVING AND KEEP US CENTERED.​ANXIETY, LIKE ANGER HAS A TENDENCY TO STIR WITHIN OUR MINDS QUIETLY. SOMETIMES IT GOES UNRECOGNIZED. HERE ARE SOME SIGNS! IT STARTS WITH US!

SPIRITUAL DISCERNMENT IS PARAMOUNT
IN A VIRTUALLY MANIPULATED WORLD

​This post is written in the spirit of Richard P. Feynman. He advocated reading, studying and thinking as the path to TRUE learning. The focus here is more about learning to think, "critical thinking," and its "meaning" more than anything else. This post is about solving problems and 12 questions Richard recommended that we should ask ourselves before coming to definitive conclusions that can turn into beliefs!.

SO WHO WAS RICHARD P. FEYNMAN?

THE TWELVE QUESTIONS WE SHOULD ASK & PONDER AFTER REACHING CONCLUSIONS
1. How can I improve this proof?
2. Is there a counterexample I'm missing?
3. What's the simplest way to explain this?  
4. What assumptions am I making here?
5. Can this be generalized?
6. How does this relate to my previous work (beliefs, findings)?
7. Is there a more intuitive approach?
8. What did I overlook?
9. Can I test this with an example?
10. What are the consequences of this idea?
11. Who else has worked on this problem?
12. What's the next question to ask?

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THE TRANSFORMATIVE THREAT AND BENEFITS A.I. BRINGS

The "spirit of greed," A.K.A. (also known as) the love of money is running rampart! Every beneficial creation, discovery or invention by mankind is being monetized for profit. It also turns out that if money cannot be made off of something good we bury it. Built in or planned obsolescence, lifespan and longevity have become a part of the design and build process in industry for some time. The lightbulb industry conspired decades ago to insure that incandescent bulbs would not last to long to increase their profit and sales. The "Maytag" brand of dishwashers were known for durability and longevity back in the 70's until they acquired  and rebranded as the inferior "Amana" products line. In 2006 whirlpool bought them out. How do their products measure up today? Toyota, still known as the "longest lasting brand" built a reputation off of its automobiles lifetime. They have maintained it with some exceptions. "Built to break," is an expression that describes the deliberate limitations that manufactures design into their products forcing repeat purchases by consumers. Be not deceived every business for profit's primary goal is to make money. Don't buy into the advertised lie or line about their calling, their passion or their purpose. They are all a part of the promotions. The pitch may be that they're here to help us, but the reality is that they're here to MAKE MONEY! This principle, based on GREED, has worked and continues working to this day. The culture of this country promotes "STATUS SPENDING." Keeping up with the Jones' is built into the advertising and commercials that proliferate all of multimedia. Rather than building wealth people are choosing to look wealthy. Personal fame, fashion and finance are being promoted along with synthetic love and relationships. The irony of it all is that the newest product off of the shelf being advertised and that EVERYONE, "note the word," is buying into has no rival. A.I. is the new buzz word. A.I. is playing into a scenario that is occurring in a silent and sinister way. A.I.'s threatening potential came to light recently when The president designated the A.I. company Anthropic as a national security risk earlier this year! Claude, which is considered one of the best A.I.. platforms was at the center of this dispute. How could a contract dispute come between a guaranteed profit for a company with the U.S. government, who can print money at will? The fact is that the A.I. (artificial intelligence) spending boom has not produced any economic growth. Rather than enhancing personal productivity and consumer spending it is replacing todays entry level workforce and will probably produce an economic effect contrary to that of "across the board" consumer prosperity and wealth. By unintended design perhaps, A.I. is creating contrary effects. Take note of the choice of the all inclusive word we use. "EVERYTHING," within our known existence operates through some form or level of spiritual energy! From rocks to rockets there is an ingrained "expression of behavior" innate within, A.I. is no exception. Artificial intelligence is a form of spiritual engineering. Messing with spirits is dangerous and beyond the ability of humanity to direct, limit and manipulate successfully without losing control. The covid-19 pandemic illustrated this, but the primary example was in the garden of Eden. A.I. presently comes in three basic flavors. There are agents for each. "Generative A.I." develops content like text and images from prompts. A.I. agents use developed models to perform specific, predefined tasks with tools. Agentic A.I. is a far more advanced and autonomous system which orchestrates and organizes multiple agents to plan and execute complex, multi-step workflows. This can be done without constant human supervision. Think of it this way Generative A.I. develop, A.I. Agents do and Agentic A.I. freely manipulates. So are the A.I. designers shooting themselves in the foot or are the profit incentives having a greater effect on thinking than common sense? A.I. and its algorithms are designed to cater to fulfilling urges, requests and desires. By default the methods of development can unwittingly make these apps addictive and entice us to become dependent upon them. We know that the rush to develop better and better A.I. mirrors the previous "arms" race and space race. A.I. carries a huge price tag to deploy and most dedicated generative A.I. platforms are currently unprofitable. We need to ask why, other than future economic superiority, military power, and geopolitical influence, is it still being advertised and financed so vigorously? In light of its high development costs that project little to no profit for years to come what makes it really worth it? Is man trying to play GOD again? Do we not realize that we are in the midst of creating another species with super intelligence? Have they really considered the implications of the A.I. purple problem? The former idea that robots would physically take control over society is obsolete. Is the new idea that A.I. will virtually spread like a virus more practical? THINK ABOUT THIS. A.I. IS TANTAMOUNT TO MAKING A PRODUCT SO GOOD THAT IT PUTS THE COMPANY THAT CREATED IT OUT OF BUSINESS.

 BEING IN THE "KNOW" HAS VALUE AND PRECEEDS "KNOWING HOW"

Information, better known as data is the currency of the day. Learning a specialty skill may not be the best path to future success. Knowing what is the right thing to do and doing that which is right are two separate things. The many people who specialize in communicating, provide access and/or connections to services and their sources are important. We tend to only see the front line workers who take on the work that administers or performs these hands-on tasks. Being a knowledge broker is an occupation that at present has no specific job description or title. We can create our own occupations if we choose to but most people simply look for a job. "Being in the know" is an ethical and moral position of integrity and responsibility. The antidote for ignorance is information. Administering this medicine in its proper dosages is a learned skill, acquired art and a God given gift. There are different levels and stages for accomplishing goals and reaching destinations. Some must load the wagons, others must provide the mules. Teachers are the true backbone of our society, and the title includes everyone and everything from environments, experiences, family, friends, parents, police, politicians, preachers and any advertisement or marketing medium. We all learn instinctually, instructively and intuitively. Learning is unlimited but lessons must be treated and treasured in their time. Knowledge is intangible and can be traded for things. Once knowledge is given out it is also given away. We cannot take knowledge back. Once we share our knowledge with someone they are gifted with the ability to exchange for it, learn from it, ignore it and/or use it as they choose. Knowledge is power. Understanding allows us to reach a deeper level of learning. This is one of the reasons why taking hand written notes gives us an advantage in grasping a concept. This interconnected tactile skill has proven to be more beneficial for understanding than typing or listening from live or recorded audio. Here is one of the "KEY" concepts. Read this carefully, "it's always all about the money!" Remember, that in a world which revolves around money, and a Biblical principle explicitly stating that the "love" of money fosters all evil actions, "finding truth focuses around following the money!" REMEMBER TO THINK ABOUT THIS. INFORMATION IS KNOWLEDGE IN ITS RAWEST UNDEVELOPED FORM, WHILE THE APPLICATION OF IT, IS KNOWLEDGE AT WORK. 

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THE BACKBONE THAT DEFINES THE NOW AND FUTURE MARKETS

What many people do not realize is that our government, like many others, is primarily financed by tariffs/taxes, which they don't have to pay back, and loans which they do. The loans, usually in the form of bonds are borrowed from investors. The Bond Market is the backbone of our financial system and when it is threatened or fails countries decline with it. The bond market, also called the debt market, allows governments to borrow money from investors by issuing bonds called debt securities. They pay regular interest along with the return on the principal loaned at a maturity date. They provides investors with relative safety, and an income stream depending on their structure. Bonds influence interest rates and are major indicators of economic health. Corporations and companies can issue bonds too, but nothing is deemed to be as safe as a bond issued by a country. The U.S. bond market is immense, it is larger than 58 trillion, generally larger than the stock market. Bonds once purchased can be traded too. This is the bond market. When a weak bond auction occurs and the demand for U.S. Treasury securities is low, it causes "the seller" to lower the price and raise the yields (interest rates) on them in order to make them more attractive. If U.S. Treasury bonds are not fully sold at auction due to weak demand, the responsibility for buying the remaining debt has to be absorbed by primary dealers. They are a select group of major financial institutions and banks. Companies like JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, and Citigroup can trade directly with the Federal Reserve. This is part of the design to mitigate any spillover and ripple effects. We'll discuss more on that later. However if the major financial institutions get into trouble does it mean the bond market is too? THINK ABOUT IT!

AWARENESS OF MIND - MEDITATION & SPIRITUAL CONSCIOUSNESS

Everybody meditates whether they know it or not. Directing and controlling thoughts and choosing what we want to think about focuses our mind by allowing our brain to direct it. The mind is spiritually connected to the intangible and invisible world of spirit. Both thinking and movement have a meditative dimension to them. It's not just about sitting around with our eyes closed and legs crossed in a lotus position. The vast majority of the physical brain operates autonomously (automatically). Roughly 85% to 95% of neuronal spikes (messaging) in the primary sensory areas of the brain operate independently of any external input that manage all of our ongoing internal processes. Approximately ten percent (10%) of the brain's remaining non-autonomous functioning is under our direct control. This leftover portion we work with directly, connects us with the physical tangible world in addition to staying connected to our minds. "The mind is a terrible thing to waste." This is an iconic, decades-old slogan. The UNCF (United Negro College Fund) created and popularized the saying in 1972. This idea directly addressed and emphasized the importance of developing our minds. It "intuitively" distinguishes the difference between the brain and the mind. It implies and highlights that there are no limitations to what is achievable if we put our minds to it. Many people conflate their brains with their minds. The brain like hardware, is a physical organ. the mind like software, is an intangible spiritual conduit. Like gravity and wind we know the mind exists. We feel evidence of its presence, but cannot see it. According to common practices, there are multiple ways to meditate. Meditation is a natural innate process. There well may be many types and ways to do it. However, the focus here is not how to meditate, rather what to meditate on. "But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night." WE MUST TRAIN OUR EMOTIONS, OUR MINDS & OUR SENSES. We usually make plans by using our brains. Ideas are generally originated from within our minds. Although we make plans and have ideas; plans are usually fixed, while ideas are much more fluid. THINK ABOUT THAT!

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oliGarchIES ARE ONLY ABUSIVE AS THEY'RE ALLOWED TO BE

Oligarchies are composed of ​a small group of people that exercise control over a larger population such as a country, organization, or institution. To ignore the fact that a Billionaires Boys Club exists and is actively controlling, influencing and mandating what our future looks like is simply denial. We must acknowledge that since the beginning of time, once the fall of man occurred, we have been at one another throats. Why historically have we always demonstrated so much animosity among our fellow man of the same breed and of our own kind? This is worst than most animals of the same species behave. There must be something inherit in man that causes us to not coexist peacefully! Evil has engulfed our very consciousness and we must examine the reasons why. There is something that corrupted our very nature and prevents us from living in harmony without animus, competition, greed and lust. A balance of power has always been necessary to maintain a fragile peace among nations, peoples, rulers and tribes. Can we mandate and enforce sharing? There is only one problem we have with a one time five percent (5%) tax upon rich Billionaires in California, the worlds fourth largest economy. Our issue is that it would be mandatory! The Bible tells us that “We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves.” Compelling or forcing people with so much, to do so little no longer becomes an act of charity if it is foisted upon them. Does California have a Christ like conscience or a competitive and greed driven economy? How can we spend Billions on ballrooms and buildings for future cravings and carvings rather than millions on people presently in need and starving? The idea of a "space force or space police" and the over 10,000 LEO (low earth orbit) satellites in space simply represent a new frontier for the "elite" to conquer. These large commercial mega-constellations are being used for commercial and military purposes. The majority of the hardware floating up there are under the control of companies like Space X and OneWeb. There are other nations like China and Russia competing with networks of their own. The new A.I. and space race is similar to the previous arms race. As quiet as it may be kept, targeting data works the same for Iranians as it does for Ukrainians! The oligarchs of today are imbedded in the institutions we follow and trust. Is it possible to be partisan in opinions and politics during wartime when patriotism is paramount? Are the narratives presented by the popular news outlets being colored and controlled by those same powerful people shaping the way we think through modern day multimedia? Are they employing today's technologies for brainwashing, gaslighting and grooming techniques? Are today's policies disallowing dissent? THINK ABOUT IT!

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DO ALL HEALTHCARE BUSINESS MODELS PUT PROFIT OVER PATIENTS?

The story of the "Good Samaritan" is a parable about a broken healthcare system. Before hospitals and medical offices existed, healthcare in biblical times was a mix of practical, home-based remedies, religious rituals, and divine reliance. Many illnesses were viewed through a spiritual lens. The idea was that people with birth defects and other maladies came as a result of curses passed from generation to generation or sins they committed. This was that days prevalent belief. There were no formal medical institutions or standardized medical practices. People sought help from family first, then from physicians or sages. There was a strong tradition of care, particularly for the indigent ingrained in Jewish law long before the Christian era. Care and compassion for the sick and injured was a sign of societal decency. ​The Good Samaritan parable became a model for Christian duty and service. Christians were to care for all those in need, not just their own. So well did the early Christians care for all those in need that certain emperors complained that the Christians were exposing the government's deficiencies in the care of the populace! Care of the ill was a natural in monasteries which welcomed strangers as well as their own. Over time monks developed their skills and were quite good at providing care. Is today's church carrying out its mandate and its mission? Didn't Jesus physically feed and heal people without membership or prerequisites? Is institutionalizing healthcare in any systemic profit model an ethical and moral flaw in today's society? Is this why big pharma fails to spend money and time on alternate natural healing solution and therapies. Here comes one of those "godlike" all inclusive word again! Why does "EVERYTHING," from vitamin D, castor oil, sunlight, NAC, also called, N-acetyl cysteine​, sunflower seeds, red light therapy, ivermectin, fenbendazole, and others we have highlighted in previous posts never seem to reach the mainstream public news forums? It appears as if they don't want us to know because it would affect their profit models. As "Enemies of the state," we are cautious when writing about such and remain concerned about censorship and shadow banning especially when it comes to the Covid-19 "so-called vaccine! Must true caring and charity be directly connection to cost? Isn't caring for one another a Christian and/or humanitarian duty? Why don't we just do it automatically? It's cold blooded to be more concerned about the cost of war above the health of people. THINK ABOUT THAT!

THERE'S NOTHING NEW ABOUT MANIPULATING NARRATIVES

Most of us are listening and looking for what we want to hear and see. Cognitive and confirmation bias have always existed, and this is well before computer algorithms ever came into existence. We must ask ourselves this question: if it wasn't for the Iran crisis what would the headlines be and what would we be thinking about? Perhaps we would be paying more attention to the Epstein Files? Could it be that we are in a brainwashing paradigm by virtue of our own confirmation biases and the prevalence of programmed advertisement and other data specifically tailored for and directed at us? When it comes to dealing with issues and opinions, we all tend to frame things through a narrative consistent with what we want to believe. Is it simply that we are more inclined to believe a convenient lie rather than face a troubling truth? The "spirit of pride" is the enemy of rational thinking, reasoning and sanity. Sometimes we tend to hold a belief or position to the very end, even if it's not defendable or practical. "That's my story and I'm sticking to it," is an example of this level of stubbornness. When we maintain a posture or policy regardless of the consequences, the futility of willful ignorance will emerge in the end. Anyone who hasn't noticed by now, that even reporting the "News" has become divisive must be totally brainwashed. Regardless of whether we "LEAN" to "the left" or to "the right," the exact same news is narrated, reported and "slanted" in the way it is analyzed and reported across various media sources. "Spiritual corruption" operates like rust, it spreads across every connected metallic surface, even if they have different purposes! The small rust spot on a bumper or fender will eventually spread across an entire car if given enough time. There is a "spirit of division" in operation worldwide. Its signature tactic is to assign and place blame. There must be an opponent, some opponents or rivals to accuse and make responsible for every instance of wrong discovered, fabricated or instigated. This "spirit" generally highlights the causes of failures and magnifies the fault more than the fix. In the game of propaganda, various interests are always prepared to use their "trump card." This is the ultimate power play. Whether it's the "race card," the "religion card," the "patriotism card," the "gender card," the "culture card" or the "baby card;" it solicits sympathy and highlights that instance as more important or significant. Do we know the language of deception, delusion, dilution, distraction and changing the goalposts? It's not difficult to grasp if we train our senses and spirit to discern the signs. Here they are once again! If it shows angst, gets angry and then antagonistic, that's a sign. If it acts like a god, behaves like a god, speaks like a god or sounds like a god it is impersonating the one true and living GOD! If it says "I am, I decide, I feel or I alone, look at the spirit behind those utterances! We know who is the great "I AM!" Words carry spirit! When they use all inclusive terms and words like absolutely, always, completely, every, exactly, fully, never, precisely and totally; watch out! Only GOD can definitively utter words that cannot and will not return back void. “So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it.” Now that's the GOD talking that spoke the world into existence! The fogging of the facts presented by opposite sides of a common conflict are designed to taint the truth. Do we even understand the difference between objectives and missions? Aren't objectives a set of actions and aims taken along the way? Doesn't this imply that missions are definitive goals or endgames? Objectives and missions are similar but not the same! We can reach and/or achieve multiple objectives and still fail in our ultimate mission. Isn't deflection simply a subtle form of deception? THINK ABOUT IT!

ABUSING RELIGION AND PROFANING GOD 

Pointing up to the sky and giving credit to God for every temporary success or immediate victory has a tendency to be misleading. Are people misrepresenting GOD? Gratitude can easily be mistaken for arrogance and pride. Paying tribute to lost one with a gesture of appreciation may also be the intent, but we must be careful when we blame and/or place God inside of any situation. If God is always behind all winners does it mean that God is against every loser? There is nothing wrong with being thankful but attributing our personal triumphs in competition or sports to GOD is getting out of hand. God is more concerned with how we show love and treat one another rather than how we compete with and beat one another! Giving GOD credit "for" our personal triumphs has to be carefully scrutinized. Giving God glory in the midst of hardships has a Biblical foundation. Does not pure religion and being undefiled before God and the Father require this: To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep ourselves unspotted from the world? Too many ministries are missing their calling and mission. These assemblies are more focused on entertainment and earthly wealth, the prosperity gospel, than repentance from sin and salvation! When the Secretary of defense prayed publicly saying, "let every round find its mark against the enemies of righteousness," we see that GOD, or at least God's name being involved! IN THAT CAIN KILLED ABEL, DOES IT MAKE SENSE TO BELIEVE THAT GOD IS ON THE SIDE OF EVERY WINNER? Before answering this question, check both military and sports history. The hubris expressed by our leaders will certainly come into play eventually. Bombing a country back into the "Stone Age" only magnifies the perils of engaging in an asymmetrical war. The financial toll becomes unsustainable. Airplanes and bombs cost a lot more than rocks and stones! Arrogance in the face of victory sometimes leads to eventual defeat. “But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.” SHOULD WE EVEN CONSIDER THAT WHAT WE'RE EXPERIENCING TODAY MAY SIMPLY BE OUR AGE OLD INABILITY TO GET ALONG WITH ONE ANOTHER TAKING EFFECT? THINK ABOUT THAT! 

ESCHATOLOGY IS AT PLAY INSIDE OF THE GULF WAR CRISIS

​Eschatology is the study of "last things." It focuses on the end of the world and prophetic human destiny. Eschatology encompasses religious beliefs about death, judgment, the afterlife, resurrection, and Heaven or Hell. "Holy wars". Eschatology is a popular religious theme. Christianity, Judaism, and Islam all contain eschatological doctrines, teachings and theories. The history of warfare is replete with religious symbolism. Holy wars are armed conflicts justified by religious motives. The story of Moses and the 10 plagues the Egyptians endured are filled with examples of the futility in believing in or serving "visible creations" rather than the "Invisible Creator." Each plague directly challenged a specific Egyptian god. The gods "Khnum" and "Hapi" were defeated by the Nile river turning to blood. The god "Heqet" was discredited by frogs. The god "Geb" (also known as "Seb" or "Keb") was neutralized by lice. The god "Shu" was rendered inept by flies. The goddess "Hathor" was neutralized by the pestilence upon live stock. "Sekhmet and Isis" were nullified by boils. The sky goddess "Nut", and storm god "Seth" were denounced by hail. "Bastet and Osiris" were nullified by locusts. "Ra, Anton and Horus" were shown to be powerless when the plague of darkness fell upon the land. Last but not least was the retribution for the genocidal massacre of Hebrew baby boys. This was what Moses himself had escaped. The tenth plague, death of the firstborn, was a strike against the Pharaoh's and all of Egypt's bloodline. Egyptian pharaohs were considered deities, and descendants of the gods. In the book of the dead, the Pharaoh says “I am decreed to be the Heir, the Lord of the Earth of "Geb." I have union with women. "Geb" hath refreshed me, and he hath caused me to ascend his throne.” The disagreement between Pharaoh and Moses began with dialogue and negotiations, then signs and wonders, but ultimately resulted in a battle and the use of the most lethal weapons of war know at that time namely Pharaoh's chariots. Today we deal with a mixed bag of issues for a country and the oppressed people that dwell within it. What is the cost of emancipation and what will the outcome be if it is successful? Will emancipation lead to annexation, assimilation, colonization, occupation or subjugation? Are we fighting a battle on God's behalf or our own? DO WE REALLY THINK THAT GOD TAKES PART IN, OR ENDORSES ANY OF THIS WORLD'S BATTLES, MASSACURES, MAYHEM AND MURDERS? ​THINK ABOUT IT!

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INTERRELATED UNREALIZED RIPPLE EFFECTS 

There is a universal principle of connectivity and oneness. We generally call them chain reactions, domino or ripple effects. Some other well known terminologies are knock-on and spill-over effects. Unfortunately, most of us fail to realize and/or underestimate their application or extent. They ALWAYS occur in EVERYTHING we individually or collectively say and do. Nothing and no one is insignificant. Ripple effects can be characterized as small actions or events that create larger long-term consequences. The financial system is a prime example of a slow bleed ripple effect. The national debt clock, our true measure of stability, displays an accounting nightmare. The banking industry, the REPO market, the FED (Federal Reserve), the VIX and our credit driven systems are operating off of one of many circular financing monetary policies backed by bonds and treasuries. Most of us are unaware or uniformed as to how the financial system operates until our houses and  IRA's lose value. Like most assets, gas prices affect everything they are connected to. If the price of heating, moving, shipping or travelling increases, the ripple effects keep us colder, reduces our mobility, we order less and stay home more. The financial aspect of our economy is complicated and convoluted. The increased use of PIK's (payments in kind) are cooking the books and audits are not showing it. "Market regulations" have recently been so relaxed that the "Market manipulators" are having a field day. The "MARKETS" they continue referring to are typically what "investors" call three major indexes. These indexes (collections of companies that include different segments of businesses) are said to represent the sentiment of monetary activity. These "markets” don’t have feelings or opinions, they are analyzed and charted on graphs that people interpret. The people that control and move the “markets” are also included in their representation but no individual company or person has absolute control. The three "major" indexes namely the DOW, the NASDAQ and the S&P 500, although there are others, set the trend. Money has become so central to our measure of happiness and health in this society that we use it to gauge success. Therefore the "markets" are moved by occurrences, news and rumors. Unfortunately, people who lie or believe lies create these charts. WE ALL SHOULD KNOW BY NOW THAT LIARS FIGURE BUT FIGURES DON'T LIE UNLESS THE DECEIVED OR LIARS ARE BEHIND THE FIGURES!  We are not economic experts or financial advisors. It's hard to say if information like the "Beveridge curve," The "JOLTS report," the "REPO market," the "TIPS spread," or plain ole "sunk cause fallacies" and many other measurements are factored into what we are watching. The "macro economy" seems to be ignored by the powers that be. There is a partisan political climate existing today. It's hard to pinpoint when it started, but things were not always the way the are today. Yes, there were many disagreements but they were without such vitriol. No, name calling, was not a part of the language of our leaders, at least not publicly. Did The "Epstein or the Weinstein Effect" which brought accusations against single powerful individuals trigger a global reckoning of sexual misconduct of the elite across the globe? Although today the attention is mostly focused on the late Jeffrey Epstein The Harvey Weinstein scandal is probably the one that opened that door.  Although the Jeffrey Epstein scandal came first. He had the means to sweep it under the rug, keep it quiet and initially suppress a lot of the negative press. Initial allegations and investigations into Epstein began in 2005, leading to his first indictment in Florida in 2006. In contrast, the major scandal involving Harvey Weinstein, that sparked the #MeToo movement, was publicly reported in October 2017. Jeffrey is dead while Harvey is still alive. The party with the highest level connections has been "disappeared" and silenced. The presidents, kings, rich and royalty he rubbed shoulders with are still being slowly revealed and silently suppressed; look how long its taking to get documentation released. Aren't Epstein and Weinstein a disgrace to the same race and religion of their origin? Aren't their backgrounds and crimes similar? Aren't we still feeling their ripple effects? What about many of the other ripple effects we're dealing with now? In asymmetrical warfare is there that big a difference between between physical destruction and systemic disruptions? Are present gas prices cased by some other ripple effect? Has violence been normalized in reality like in gaming and multimedia depictions we see virtually? Are entry level jobs really being threatened by A.I. and vanishing as a result of technical advances? Is our "privacy" being compromised by the amount of data mining, cameras, spying and surveillance worldwide, or is it adding to our security? Is crypto currency undermining our current financial system or adding alternatives and improvements? What about the positive domino effects? Is there really an oil shortage? Is it true that scarcity not only creates risks and uncertainty but that it also spawns invention and opportunity? Didn't the civil rights protests open the door for gay rights as well? Didn't the birth control pills of the "sixties" pave the way for more promiscuity and premarital sex? Is it fair to say that abortion clinics of the "seventies" arose as a natural progression of our acceptance of immoral practices? Didn't the by-products of slavery build, enrich and foster this wealthy country through a vast range of agricultural commodities, manufactured goods, and economic structures built on forced labor and exploitation?  THINK ABOUT THAT! 

THE PROCESS OF THINKING ABOUT THINKING THE SEAT OF OUR CONSCIOUSNESS THE SOUL

Here are a number of unexplained points, questions and thoughts with scriptural references to think about. Ask A.I. this question. Why is the term "Weapons of Mass Destruction" not being widely used in this Iranian conflict as it was used when the U.S. invaded Iraq? Is it that the failure of the U.S. to find WMDs in Iraq destroyed the credibility of using that framing? “For nothing is secret, that shall not be made manifest; neither any thing hid, that shall not be known and come abroad.” If the ripple effects on the "all important" semiconductor market begin to stifle the flow of its global supply chain, does it include modern semiconductor fabrication (FABS). Are companies like ASML, the specialist in "EUV lithography machines," affected? Are "foundry manufacturers" like TSMC, Samsung, SMIC, GlobalFoundries and UMC really in trouble? Does it hurt the "fabless design companies" like Nvidia, AMD, Qualcomm, Apple and Broadcom in any way? Can it hurt "integrated device manufacturers" like Intel, Samsung, SK Hynix, Infineon or STMicroelectronics? The way in which an individual or organization handles Pleasure, Power and Prosperity speaks to its culture and how well they personally maintain and keep their spirit under control and in subjection. “For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.” Cognitive dissonance is like an unequal balance. Individually or as a nation, we cannot be against abortion while simultaneously turning a blind eye to genocide. Cognitive dissonance is the mental discomfort experienced when holding two or more contradictory beliefs, values, or attitudes, often triggered by actions inconsistent with those beliefs. “A false balance is abomination to the LORD: but a just weight is his delight.” How can a nation allegedly forged on Christian principles continually overlook the past of its elected officials? A bad reputation, no matter how long ago, can compromise our credibility. The consequences can occur later on when our discredited acts or lifestyle in the past is in contradiction to our beliefs and practices in the present. “Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.” Our previous failings, mistakes and sins have the ability to haunt us if we let them. There may be offices and positions that some of us will never be qualified to fill based on our past. There are and must be high standards for church and political leaders. We should desire and require the type of people who are examples of exemplary character, conduct and lifestyles held in high status. They should be regarded as the "gold standard" for leadership in the church. However, that standard is not the sole qualifications for being a child of God. Repentance continues to be an option even after abject failure. Our bodies can be used as instruments of both good and evil. The sins we commit and any evil thoughts entertained that perpetuated those actions, brings filth to the flesh and taints the consciousness of our souls. The "spirit" (attitude of behavior and being) in which we abide demonstrates the attachment our soul has to the spiritual energy around us. The connection between soul and spirit is inseparable. Whatever our spirit immerses with affects our soul. Our souls can be restored and our spirits can be renewed but it requires a two-fold process through the grace of GOD. GOD's goodness and mercy can follow us into places that are dark and deprived. Grace has amazing qualities for forgiveness and restoration. Short of death, it's never to late to seek after God. Always be mindful to think about GOD. What we think is the key, how we think is the lock and what we do opens the door. NEVER GIVE UP ON GOD! GOD IS FAITHFUL EVEN IF WE ARE NOT! NO ONE HAS THE AUTHORITY TO SAY THAT GOD HAS GIVEN UP ON ANY OF US. CHARITY NEVER FAILS, THINK ABOUT IT!

IS THIS SONG FROM FROM THE SIXTYS STILL RELEVANT TODAY?

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