Love, like a river, will cut a new path
whenever it meets an obstacle.- Crystal Middlemas
-ahimsa for jiva! "Ignorance maybe bliss but intelligence is beyond nirvana."
I'd like to meet:
Aliens with a good sense of humor.
Top Ten Things to Think About If You Want to Change the World
By Michael AngierMahatma Gandhi believed that we must be the change we want to see in the world. This was well demonstrated when he helped India gain its independence. Gandhi was a revolutionary man, but he accomplished India's emergence as a nation without starting a revolution. In fact, he advocated no violence. One of the most powerful countries in the world yielded to the commitment of one man and the dream of millions.What change can we effect? What's the difference we want to make in the world?Gandhi said, "In a gentle way you can shake the world." Here are some things to think about how to do just that ?1. Know that all significant change throughout history has occurred not because of nations, armies, governments and certainly not committees. They happened as a result of the courage and commitment of individuals. People like Joan of Ark, Albert Einstein, Clara Barton, Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Edison and Rosa Parks. They might not have done it alone, but they were, without question, the change makers.2. Believe that you have a unique purpose and potential in the world. It's not so much something to create as to be discovered. And it's up to you to discover it. Believe that you can and will make a difference.3. Recognize that everything you do, every step you take, every sentence you write, every word you speak-or DON'T speak--counts. Nothing is trivial. The world may be big, but there are no small things. Everything matters.4. To be the change you want to see in the world, you don't have to be loud. You don't have to be eloquent. You don't have to be elected. You don't even have to be particularly smart or well educated. You do, however, have to be committed.5. Take personal responsibility. Never think "it's not my job". It's a cop-out to say, "What can I do, I'm only one person." You don't need everyone's cooperation or anyone's permission to make changes. Remember this little gem, "If it's to be, it's up to me."6. Don't get caught up in the how of things. If you're clear on what you want to change and why you want to change it, the how will come. Many significant things have been left undone because someone let the problem solving interfere with the decision-making.7. Don't wait for things to be right in order to begin. Change is messy. Things will never be just right. Follow Teddy Roosevelt's timeless advice, "Do what you can, with what you have, where you are."8. The genesis for change is awareness. We cannot change what we don't acknowledge. Most of the time, we aren't aware of what's wrong or what's not working. We don't see what could be. By becoming more aware, we begin the process of change.9. Take to heart these words from Albert Einstein--arguably one of the smartest change masters who ever lived: "All meaningful and lasting change starts first in your imagination and then works its way out. Imagination is more important than knowledge."10. In order for things to change, YOU have to change. We can't change others; we can only change ourselves. However, when WE change, it changes everything. And in doing so, we truly can be the change we want to see in the world.The following is inscribed on the tomb of an Anglican Bishop in Westminster Abby (1100 A.D.) ?When I was young and free and my imagination had no limits, I dreamed of changing the world. As I grew older and wiser, I discovered the world would not change, so I shortened my sights somewhat and decided to change only my country.But it, too, seemed immovable.As I grew into my twilight years, in one last desperate attempt, I settled for changing only my family, those closest to me, but alas, they would have none of it.And now, as I lie on my deathbed, I suddenly realize: If I had only changed myself first, then by example I would have changed my family.From their inspiration and encouragement, I would then have been able to better my country, and who knows, I may have even changed the world.Since my 10-point list above was inspired by Gandhi's belief, it seems appropriate to end with another of his quotes: "Consciously or unconsciously, every one of us does render some service or other. If we cultivate the habit of doing this service deliberately, our desire for service will steadily grow stronger and we will make not only our own happiness, but that of the world at large."? Copyright 1995-2001 Success Networks International.
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Music:
any euphony most often a loving and kind voice.
A Perfect Circle
threw you the obvious and you flew
with it on your back, a name in your recollection,
thrown down among a million same.
difficult not to feel a little bit disappointed
and passed over
when i've looked right through
to see you naked and oblivious
and
you don't see me.but i threw you the obvious
just to see if there's more behind the eyes
of a fallen angel,
the eyes of a tragedy.
here i am expecting just a little bit
too much from the wounded.
but i see through it all
and see you.
so i threw you the obvious
to see what occurs behind the eyes of a fallen angel,
eyes of a tragedy.
oh well. apparently nothing.
you don't see me.
you don't see me at all.darling i still need you. please forgive me.
Movies:
ok so I observed this one. and I should have acted so I am no longer a voyeur but you have shown me well.
However if my love you wake up high enouugh you could hear me say that
You can not trick others into what you can not trick yourself of. Mentally when you need to learn of love and not abstractly..I will not develop a pattern and I am glad you broke away...but I could not talk I could not reach out as you think we are different creatures and I am creating a new. Yet I think you will see what strength you have offered and continue still to echoe within me. So when you need me when you find yourself I will be there to be your right arm, I am no longer just a rib or a body...we are becoming lighter and you've helped me to break through the schism and I wish to set you just as free ...so you my dear caged wild bird so that you may be free....because I needn't say
How can you expect of me to give to you to surrender when you never can for me
Thus I must be cryptic and have a rebirth so that you can stay awake and we will truly see. I will never need glasses. I trust you and we shall soon have to speak no more and just will be.
Sincerely,
your twin b.
Television:
"Renewable energy.....sustainable peace"? What a grand idea.
Please dont let the tvs suck us in. These computers and cell phones are bad enough. Thus we will have a rough breakup with them. lol
Books:
Plant some trees instead that is a better way to sequester carbon.
theyll take back this planet for sure!!hhahah
Heroes:
inspiration is the air that we breathe.
So bow down and take a deep one....lol
I mean beggin is for pusses ....surrender is more complete.
So just do it. lots more of it.
if it feels good.but sometimes it helps the girl to know she's appreciated and needed too.
and that you love her just like she loves you.
-Honeycomb!
