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It’s time to teach “ethics” in schools…again

Some 30-40 years ago, a certain Cabal of Intellectuals decided to prohibit teachers from teaching “ethics” to their students. You know, the personal qualities that set one above what some refer to as the common herd. A sea of renegades you can see so evident in Today’s world. By the term “herd” I think they mean those who are unethical, dishonest, refuse to be civil and lack character. Sadly, we need not search far and wide for examples of uncivil/unethical behavior. We need only to look at our present “professional representatives,” our own Congress, rift in unethical behavior. It’s terrible that we can’t even trust our elected officials to come down on the side of “ethical, professional representation” deserving of the public trust. Not so long ago, in the not-so-distant-past, we as a People could count on our professional sect – white collar workers and elected officials – to hold themselves to a higher standard than the average citizen. They are role models, after all. This aforementioned Cabal of Intellectuals, be it academic, military or governmental, seemed bent on socially engineering a population of unruly renegades worthy of containment, worthy of imprisonment, internment or martial law in order to facilitate seizing complete control over us plus our precious land and resources. Fleece us, if you will. And sadly, we need not look for some future catastrophic event to put this dastardly scenario into effect.  We are this scenario – now.

Think about it. What would you imagine need be done to bring about complete control of a population? What need be done aside from taking away from the People their jobs, their homes, any semblance of a secure future?

That select Cabal of Intellectuals had a plan, a set of strategies to take down the intellect, reasoning powers and critical thinking faculties of the People, a dumbing-down principle, in affect, so People would be easier to control, corral in, manipulate and exploit for their own purposes.

So what can we do? you might be thinking in disgust. I offer this – educate yourself. Find out what you’re an heir to – left to you by those who fought so hard for your freedom and your right to be left alone. Familiarize yourself with self-empowering documents – like our Declaration of Independence, the Constitution and our Bill of Rights. Then, educate others.

Insist, as parents, that schools teach our children how to be good, upstanding, ethical citizens with knowledge and information to ensure they become pillars of our communities; able to guide others into “good practices” applied to every good endeavor.

We need to lift our children up to their full potential. We need to imbue them with high standards of personal conduct, truthfulness, honesty, and the rewards that come from public service, fair & equal treatment for Everyone, and reverence for every living creature.

How else can we stem the onslaught of indifference, complacency, cruel & unusual behavior that is evident every where we look? The antisocial & psychotic behavior in our “professional” ranks – like doctors and health care workers who molest and rape their patients? Or, high-level managers who steal and lie their way into personal riches? The despicable behavior of our governing bodies?

We hold the future in our hands – now! We are the future! We are the oil that greases the upcoming Machine which is our children who will be the next governing body. They will decide what “we” are to “them,” what means of employment will be available to us, what services they will provide to the needy & poor, what laws will be enforced and how we will be punished for breaking them. Our children will be responsible for our future care as senior citizens. With these things in mind, you can see why it’s imperative that we raise up compassionate, decent, upright, honest and ethical children – they are our greatest and most important resource!

50 Lessons for life

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01. Life isn’t fair, but it’s still good.
02. When in doubt, just take the next small step.
03. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.
04. Don’t take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
05. Pay off your credit cards every month.
06. You don’t have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
07. Cry with someone. It’s more healing than crying alone.
08. It’s OK to get angry with God. He can take it.
09. Save for retirement starting with your first paycheck.
10. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.
11. Make peace with your past so it won’t screw up the present.
12. It’s OK to let your children see you cry.
13. Don’t compare your life to others’. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
14. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn’t be in it.
15. Everything can change in the blink of an eye. But don’t worry; God never blinks.
16. Life is too short for long pity parties. Get busy living, or get busy dying.
17. You can get through anything if you stay put in today.
18. A writer writes. If you want to be a writer, write.
19. It’s never too late to have a happy childhood. But the second one is up to you and no one else.
20. When it comes to going after what you love in life, don’t take no for an answer.
21. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie. Don’t save it for a special occasion. Today is special.
22. Over prepare, then go with the flow.
23. Be eccentric now. Don’t wait for old age to wear purple.
24. The most important sex organ is the brain.
25. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
26. Frame every so-called disaster with these words: “In five years, will this matter?”
27. Always choose life.
28. Forgive everyone everything.
29. What other people think of you is none of your business.
30. Time heals almost everything. Give time time.
31. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
32. Your job won’t take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch.
33. Believe in miracles.
34. God loves you because of who God is, not because of anything you did or didn’t do.
35. Whatever doesn’t kill you really does make you stronger.
36. Growing old beats the alternative — dying young.
37. Your children get only one childhood. Make it memorable.
38. Read the Psalms. They cover every human emotion.
39. Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere.
40. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else’s, we’d grab ours back.
41. Don’t audit life. Show up and make the most of it now.
42. Get rid of anything that isn’t useful, beautiful or joyful.
43. All that truly matters in the end is that you loved.
44. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
45. The best is yet to come.
46. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
47. Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.
48. If you don’t ask, you don’t get.
49. Yield.
50. Life isn’t tied with a bow, but it’s still a gift.

My Dear Readers, I’m now happy to tell you, thanks to Regina’s husband’s response below, that 50 Lessons for Life was written by his wife, Regina Brett, a columnist for The Plain Dealer in Cleveland, Ohio on May 26, 2006.  You can read the original column here:  http://www.cleveland.com/brett/blog/index.ssf/2006/05/regina_bretts_45_life_lessons.html

And, you can visit Regina’s home page at:  http://www.cleveland.com/brett

Photo Tree at the Edge of the Universe by Rusty Russ

Community of the Risen

If you’re looking for an inspirational place to hang your spiritual hat, then I must tell you, you’ll find such a place at Danny’s blog. I love his story-writing skills; he uses fresh language and images to compel me along my way, post-to-post, giving me much to digest as I go along my way through his blog. Danny’s a young man with a mission. Of the highest calling. Here’s a man giving his utmost to His Highest. You’ll find yourself wanting to walk with Danny as he walks in the way of the Lord.

Community of the Risen

If you’re looking for an inspirational place to hang your spiritual hat, then I must tell you, you’ll find such a place at Danny’s blog. I love his story-writing skills; he uses fresh language and images to compel me along my way, post-to-post, giving me much to digest as I go along my way through his blog. Danny’s a young man with a mission. Of the highest calling. Here’s a man giving his utmost to His Highest. You’ll find yourself wanting to walk with Danny as he walks in the way of the Lord.

Five finger prayer

1. Your thumb is nearest you. So begin your prayers by praying for those closest to you. They are the easiest to remember. To pray for our loved ones is, as C. S. Lewis once said, a “sweet duty.”2. The next finger is the pointing finger. Pray for those who teach, instruct and heal. This includes teachers, doctors, and ministers. They need support and wisdom in pointing others in the right direction. Keep them in your prayers.3. The next finger is the tallest finger. It reminds us of our leaders. Pray for the president, leaders in business and industry, and administrators. These people shape our nation and guide public opinion. They need God’s guidance.

4. The fourth finger is our ring finger. Surprising to many is the fact that this is our weakest finger; as any piano teacher will testify. It should remind us to pray for those who are weak, in trouble or in pain. Also pray for Christian marriages to last till death. They need your prayers day and night. You cannot pray too much for them.

5. And lastly comes our little finger; the smallest finger of all which is where we should place ourselves in relation to God and others. As the Bible says, “The least shall be the greatest among you.” Your pinkie should remind you to pray for yourself. By the time you have prayed for the other four groups, your own needs will be put into proper perspective and you will be able to pray for yourself more effectively.

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Hope springs eternal in the human breast;

Man never Is, but always To be blest:

The soul, uneasy and confin'd from home,
Rests and expatiates in a life to come.

--Alexander Pope, 1733

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A place for me to appeal to others to claim the power of personal responsibility & principles to change ourselves for the better. If we do this, we can assure a friendlier, more prosperous, and free form of living to our children and our children's children. We alone can bring about peace, freedom, and prosperity to our world. We don't need a band of robber barons to help us lead our lives. We can help each other restore our country to its former respected place in the eyes of the world according to what's fair and just. Let us pass on the need for civility and respect for all living things by word of mouth.

Things That Matter

"This is what you shall do: Love the earth and sun and animals, despise riches, give alms to every one that asks, stand up for the stupid and crazy, devote your income and labor to others, hate tyrants, argue not concerning God, have patience and indulgence toward the people, take off your hat to nothing known or unknown.. re-examine all you have been told at school or church or in any book, dismiss whatever insults your own soul, and your very flesh shall be a great poem and have the richest fluency." --Walt Whitman

Think on this

Today’s real heroes are the truth tellers, truth seekers, the truthful.
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God Sees us as we Can Be, but Loves us as We Are.
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"A keen sense of humor helps us to overlook the unbecoming, understand the unconventional, tolerate the unpleasant, overcome the unexpected, and outlast the unbearable." --Billy Graham

10 Rules 4 Being Civil

1. Pay attention to what's going on. (e.g. Steve Jobs)
2. Practice compassion. (e.g. Dalai Lama)
3. Act. (Angelina Jolie)
4. Hold individuals accountable for what they do. (e.g. Beverly McLachlin)
5. Be clear in stating your case. (e.g. Martin Luther King)
6. Listen. (e.g. Oprah Winfrey)
7. Be prepared to change. (e.g. Barack Obama)
8. Avoid violence, physical and emotional. (e.g. Gandhi)
9. Remain genuine. (e.g. Keith Richards)
10. Treat others with the respect with which you'd like to be treated. (e.g. Jesus)
--Douglas Todd, Vancouver Sun

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