Messages

Peace,

I think most of us new this was true before the UN report, but it is nice to see that they are issuing this report for th eworld to see it is a violation of international law, and that Israel is a rogue state that consistently violates the un charter and law, and are always protected by the veto of the united states,  its this double standard and hypocracy of usa and israel that is causing most of the anger and hostility in the middle east and rest of the world,  and its not because were all just antisemites, its because we are for the rule of law, respect for all nations and people, against injustice and racism, and especially the way that Israel treats the palestinians as the whole world ignores it and gives Israel a pass

Peace,,

If you look back in history, Germans were usually the forefront in almost every area of research and development, and are one of if not the most efficient and advanced nations on earth.  They have a love of knowledge and the search for truth in all fields, hence, thats probably why they have done alot of research into Islam and the Quran.

Peace to all


Please dont delete the post Davidk,  I think its excellent, it really helps to put things in their proper perspective, even if you took inspiration from others writings thats ok, we all do, i love the post, just update us with the few areas you think can be changed to conform with your current thinking.

Kurt

Peace to all,


Wootah, are the people in this picture christians, wackos, zealots, I cant fathom and dont believe free willed men would dress like this, please help me understand,,,

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_IqM53hCQmrc/S7I3FQB-yPI/AAAAAAAAERU/_KI9AxUQpqw/s640/Pope+Benedict+XVI.jpg


you really come across as a closed minded bigot sometimes, I see nothing wrong at all if a woman wants to wear the hijab, its her choice and I think it looks good on them actually, as long as they are doing it of their own choice and not threatened, which most arent, then good for them,   I dont hear you complaining about how many woman in the free world dress like tramps and whores, does that bother you too or are you ok with with their "self expression and free spiritedness"

heres the yids destroying a muslim families home,  sick em effers

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trj21QAE9QA&feature=channel

Peace to all,


Heres a video of the village being destroyed, this isnt the first one either, they are the most racist nation and people on earth, and everyones afraid to expose them and  stop them because theyll be called an antisemite, the world wont end with a bang but a whimper.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEexMy_AKos

Peace to all,

This is a good article, like ive been saying, weve got to get of our metaphysical butts and start taking organized collective action.

Kurt


________________________________________________________________________________________________
When asked what he would do if he had one hour to save humanity, Einstein replied he'd spend 55 minutes defining the problem and five minutes on the solution. We in this country either jump immediately to the solution, thinking we know all about the problem, or we never act because we can't define the problem immediately and begin action. What you're proposing, Mr. Bishop, is nothing less than the discipline of reflection. As we become more of a 140-characters-or-less society, fewer and fewer even realize reflection, honestly thinking about the questions instead of the answers, exists, much less practice it. Learning to reflect, to define the question before jumping to the answer, is life-changing.

This insightful comment reminded me of a wonderful little lesson I learned in a problem solving class some 40 years ago. The puzzle in front of us required a combination of creative thinking and creative action. The exercise was set up so that other participants could provide feedback about problem solving moves but weren't allowed to talk. They could provide feedback in the form of positive encouragement, in this case, applause, when I actually picked up and moved one of the puzzle pieces and did so in a way that indicated a "directionally correct" move.

In this particular puzzle, there were dozens and dozens of possible moves, but only a handful which would lead to a solution -- moves which were directionally correct. I spent a great deal of time thinking about possible solutions while my feedback mechanism, other participants whom the seminar leader referred to as "my universe," remained observant and completely quiet. Absent of action on my part, they had nothing to reward, no feedback to provide.

And so I thought. And then I thought some more. And still the "universe" remained quiet. The seminar leader kept saying over and over again, "The universe rewards action, not thought." I thought some more.

Finally, I picked up a puzzle piece and moved it. Stone cold silence from my "universe," which I confidently ignored and moved some more pieces. Finally, the seminar leader peered in over my shoulder and proclaimed that I was doing a great job of "ignoring my universe." With a little prodding from the leader, I started over with the admonition to "listen" and to recognize that "the absence of feedback, is in fact, feedback."

Something clicked this time around and I got the message. I moved a puzzle piece and heard silence. I moved it back and tried another. Applause this time. I moved another and heard silence once again. I moved one more, heard the applause, and then it all clicked into place. With just a couple of bits of feedback on the heels of taking action, I suddenly saw the solution. I rapidly moved all the other pieces into the solution while "the universe" acknowledged the moves with continuous applause. Had I sat there thinking and thinking, I might still be there. All it took was a little action on my part and the willingness to listen to the feedback.

So what's the point and how does this square with the Einstein quote about thinking for 55 minutes before moving to a solution?

When confronted with a challenge, problem or one of life's many puzzles, thoughtful consideration of possible ways forward are beyond important. Indeed, mindful, considerate and creative thinking are often antecedents to successful outcomes. However, until you're willing to put your butt on the line and take some kind of action, not much will happen other than more spinning of the mental wheels.

It's only when you start to translate your thoughts into action that feedback can begin to show up, feedback that can help you assess your progress and the validity of the solution you have come up with in your mind. Mindful thought is a precursor to mindful action, and yet mindful thought alone is insufficient.

There are undoubtedly many moving parts to this puzzle we are exploring and I can imagine diving more deeply into this in future posts. I'm also pretty sure that the critics out there will be more than happy to pounce on missing elements and please do feel free to share them. However, I would counsel that before finding fault, you might consider spending a mindful moment or two exploring how this notion just might work in real life, and then share your criticism to make the idea even better.

Part of figuring out any life puzzle is determining where you want to wind up, clarifying your ideal or preferred outcome. This might not be such an easy task when you consider how many times you have wanted something, worked hard to get it, and then wound up wondering why you ever wanted it in the first place. If this seems familiar, click on the hyperlink which will take you to an earlier article I wrote about how to clarify what you really want in the first place.

Once you have clarity on where you are headed and have come up with options on how to get there, sooner or later you are going to have to get out of your head and out into the real world. As you move forward with what you think will work, pay attention to the feedback you are receiving along the way. It could be that your initial thought doesn't actually work quite the way you thought it would. It could be that it won't work at all. And it could be that with a few tweaks, you will find your way to a workable solution.

For most of us, getting to the desired outcome will require a combination of clarity on the outcome, creative thinking about options, and then course corrections along the way. Think clearly, act clearly, and then listen to the feedback. One little caveat of course: not all feedback from "your universe" will be there to support you. Some will criticize and attempt to derail you for any number of reasons. You will need to develop some discernment in how you listen, to whom you listen, and what you choose to do about what you hear. Just be careful that you don't wind up tuning out the real feedback because of all the other noise.

Einstein was an incredible thinker, but he was also an incredible tester of his thoughts. If you find yourself unsure of what to do and wind up frozen, perhaps this little Einstein quote will help: "A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new."

Think about where you are headed, risk trying something new, and then listen to your universe. Let me know how this strikes you and if you would like to explore this rough idea in more depth.

Please do leave a comment here or drop me an email and let me know your experience.

***
Russell Bishop is an Educational Psychologist, author, executive coach and management consultant, based in Santa Barbara California. Watch for my new book coming out in January, 2011 Workarounds That Work: How to Conquer Anything That Stands in Your Way at Work. You can find out more about Russell at http://www.lessonsinthekeyoflife.com. Contact Russell by email at: Russell (at) lessonsinthekeyoflife.com

Peace to all,


Kabballah is becoming todays unrecognized ruling ideology, its being pushed by many ignorant celebrities and do gooders who dont know any better, yet its a  sick set of jewish supremacist dogma.

http://www.henrymakow.com/whats_wrong_with_the_kabbalah.html

Kurt

Peace to all,


Definately interesting reading Tay, but I find it a little harder to accept as genuine knowing that these same people were working together for years as hollywood scriptwriters about the paranormal, ufos, and bigfoot, doesnt mean its not possible, I just doubt the authenticity.

Peace,


when does the traditional ramadan start?