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Thursday, August 7, 2014
Pseudo Age
Here's slight synopsis of a combined practical/theoretical paper I'm writing...
"Living in a Pseudo World"
Historians tend to break down human history into various Eras termed as Ages. They have the various ancient Prehistory Ages (Stone, Iron, etc) and the more recent Eras (Enlightenment, Early Modern, Industrial, etc) along with everything in between. Though the term Contemporary Age is often used referring to the time in which we live now, I came up with my own cynically-centered term. I like to say we are currently living in the PSEUDO AGE. We are living at a time when people collectively have garnered and accumulated vast knowledge, but individually we accept the bogus as equal to the real. Our incredible advancements are scamming and fooling us into believing that everything and anything we currently decide upon has equal and valuable merit in the grand scheme of things. We lump our misses along with our successes and are not always able to differentiate between the two.
"Living in a Pseudo World"
Historians tend to break down human history into various Eras termed as Ages. They have the various ancient Prehistory Ages (Stone, Iron, etc) and the more recent Eras (Enlightenment, Early Modern, Industrial, etc) along with everything in between. Though the term Contemporary Age is often used referring to the time in which we live now, I came up with my own cynically-centered term. I like to say we are currently living in the PSEUDO AGE. We are living at a time when people collectively have garnered and accumulated vast knowledge, but individually we accept the bogus as equal to the real. Our incredible advancements are scamming and fooling us into believing that everything and anything we currently decide upon has equal and valuable merit in the grand scheme of things. We lump our misses along with our successes and are not always able to differentiate between the two.
Wednesday, August 6, 2014
Self Empowerment
I found this in an old notepad....
There's a possibility that the bombs which start destroying American property will not be launched by an overseas enemy but will come right from within. In our educative efforts, we are elevating feelings of separation, despair, anger, alienation, and inner rage within some as we are lifting up and empowering others. We are already seeing this leading to a feeling of being justified to go ahead and do the wrong thing no matter what the consequences. As the world becomes a better place for some, it also becomes a worse place for others. Those are the ones who will enjoy striking back in whatever form they see fit.
Since these feelings are so concealed deep within, it's easy for them to go under the radar of the professional experts until the deed has already happened and everything becomes hindsight. As the V for Vendetta mentality emerges and makes it's impact, it won't necessarily be big government which is their target, instead it will be people and institutions much closer to home.
(I had written this as future events but can see how it's had some real world reality already. I know there will be far more in store since our society is bringing it on.)
There's a possibility that the bombs which start destroying American property will not be launched by an overseas enemy but will come right from within. In our educative efforts, we are elevating feelings of separation, despair, anger, alienation, and inner rage within some as we are lifting up and empowering others. We are already seeing this leading to a feeling of being justified to go ahead and do the wrong thing no matter what the consequences. As the world becomes a better place for some, it also becomes a worse place for others. Those are the ones who will enjoy striking back in whatever form they see fit.
Since these feelings are so concealed deep within, it's easy for them to go under the radar of the professional experts until the deed has already happened and everything becomes hindsight. As the V for Vendetta mentality emerges and makes it's impact, it won't necessarily be big government which is their target, instead it will be people and institutions much closer to home.
(I had written this as future events but can see how it's had some real world reality already. I know there will be far more in store since our society is bringing it on.)
Monday, August 4, 2014
Respect
Respect
Not respecting and disrespectful have come to mean two different things.
It's perfectly alright to not respect a person or thing. Respect is something that has to be earned. You respect them because they have earned that respect, either to you personally or through actions and deeds within the greater realm, but you are not required to show mock respect when it is dumbfounded and misplaced.
Disrespectful is a negative trait. It has little to do with the object of your scorn, but everything to do with your own actions and attitude. It has to do with one's own lack of character. It becomes an even greater offense when directed towards a person or thing which deserves respect through their own high conduct and history but you have chosen to ridicule instead. Your actions put you at fault.
A good simple rule of thumb is to give respect where respect is due, but avoid being disrespectful even when it might be deserved. By following such an attitude you continually take the high road and lose very little in the process.
Not respecting and disrespectful have come to mean two different things.
It's perfectly alright to not respect a person or thing. Respect is something that has to be earned. You respect them because they have earned that respect, either to you personally or through actions and deeds within the greater realm, but you are not required to show mock respect when it is dumbfounded and misplaced.
Disrespectful is a negative trait. It has little to do with the object of your scorn, but everything to do with your own actions and attitude. It has to do with one's own lack of character. It becomes an even greater offense when directed towards a person or thing which deserves respect through their own high conduct and history but you have chosen to ridicule instead. Your actions put you at fault.
A good simple rule of thumb is to give respect where respect is due, but avoid being disrespectful even when it might be deserved. By following such an attitude you continually take the high road and lose very little in the process.
Sunday, August 3, 2014
Facebook Alert!!
I learned this the hard way.
Do you use a Facebook app on your smartphone?
If so, the monstrous thing is sending your exact location by default every time you message someone or respond to a message. I'm assuming this is if the recipient wants to use it and view your location (like my stalker did). When I learned of this I went into the settings and turned it off. But why is it the default setting?
In the message window I could see a little map icon which they had requested and when I clicked it, it brought up a Google street view of my house!!! I kid you not!
How many of us are aware this is taking place? I guarantee not many of us.
I learned this the hard way.
Do you use a Facebook app on your smartphone?
If so, the monstrous thing is sending your exact location by default every time you message someone or respond to a message. I'm assuming this is if the recipient wants to use it and view your location (like my stalker did). When I learned of this I went into the settings and turned it off. But why is it the default setting?
In the message window I could see a little map icon which they had requested and when I clicked it, it brought up a Google street view of my house!!! I kid you not!
How many of us are aware this is taking place? I guarantee not many of us.
Friday, July 25, 2014
Thursday, July 24, 2014
What is Your Lying Style?
Lying is alive and flourishing in this millennium.
Men are quite adept at lying to other people.
Women are better at lying to themselves.
Society does a more effective job at enforcing and punishing those who lie and deceive other people but oftentimes teaches and promotes telling lies to our self.
Drug users are skilled at lying to everybody!
Politicians are paid to do it, but must lie to say they're not doing it.
(art by pdw)
Balance
If you want to see if you're out of balance in certain areas, just examine your Facebook 'likes' and see if specific categories, genres, politics, sports, music, movies, causes, relationships, etc dominate and pop-out. Chances are you already know you have a strong leaning one way over another but perhaps you never considered you were not balanced, or perhaps you really don't care. Just don't act smug about being well-rounded if you really aren't. Admit it and accept it.
Thursday, July 10, 2014
Wednesday, July 9, 2014
Birthright
Birthright
One of the many reasons people don't easily understand spiritual principles is because we know very little about the concept of birthright. In the western world the concept of birthright is so foreign to us we struggle every time we encounter it, and though we aren't always aware of it, it happens within our society in many different capacities and at all levels. Once we make the effort to study and understand birthrights, we gain a deeper understanding of God, His relationship with humanity, and the workings within the spiritual world as it affects our physical world.
One of the many reasons people don't easily understand spiritual principles is because we know very little about the concept of birthright. In the western world the concept of birthright is so foreign to us we struggle every time we encounter it, and though we aren't always aware of it, it happens within our society in many different capacities and at all levels. Once we make the effort to study and understand birthrights, we gain a deeper understanding of God, His relationship with humanity, and the workings within the spiritual world as it affects our physical world.
Thursday, April 17, 2014
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
Knoxville's McClung Warehouses
The McClung warehouses were on the historic register and considered one of the most endangered historic places in the area. Tragically, part of the warehouses burned in 2007 and another major fire wiped out the rest in 2014. The warehouses were known for being what the traveler would immediately see of downtown Knoxville when traveling interstate 40 and because of their dilapidated condition, many feel the view has improved without their presence. Nevertheless, they are missed and mourned.
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Located in the Knoxville, Tennessee region of eastern Tennessee.
Sunday, March 23, 2014
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