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Humanity

If You Believe There Is Justice In The Cosmos, You Cannot Say That Fate Is Venomous.

September 5, 2018 by Dave

For if fate is venomous towards one, that venom may have come from none other than oneself.

It is an  interesting thing to ponder…

 

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Kurdish Protest Video

March 15, 2013 by Dave

 

I’ll be the first to admit.  I do not know or understand what this protest was about.  If you have some information regarding this, please let me know.

What I do know is that some people from Turkey seemed to be angry that I posted this video on youtube.   I don’t really understand why they would be angry.  So, if you are someone who can shed light on this situation, please do let me know.

I’m all for people standing up against injustice.   If there is more to this than that, please do let me know.

 

Filed Under: Human Rights, Humanity, injustice Tagged With: kurdish protest, protest

Putting A Stop To Organ Harvesting – White House Petition

December 4, 2012 by Dave

Organ Harvesting Is a Heinous Crime Against Humanity

The evidence is clear, it is conclusive and it is overwhelming.   In China, organs are being harvested from healthy, live prisoners and labor camp victims, effectively killing them and reaping a profit from their organs.

It is wrong on so many levels that it is absolutely sickening.

There is currently a petition on the White House site – 25,000 signatures are needed to get attention.

Here is the link to sign the petition.  I have signed it and I recommend that you do to:

https://wh.gov/5Jmn.

 

A  mountain of work has been done to show that this really is happening.   The proof is concrete and rock solid.  In short, there is no way to deny this is truly happening in China and has been for some years now.

Here is a video that briefly touches on the overwhelming evidence:

 

This is an extremely serious situation and I hope that you will give it the attention it deserves.

It takes just a few brief moments of your time to sign the petition.  Yet, those few brief moments can help bring enough exposure to this issue to stop this horror for good.

It’s very simple,  sign the petition:  https://wh.gov/5Jmn

 

Why Is This Happening?

It  makes absolutely no sense whatsoever, does it?   It is highly irrational.  Why would any government on Earth allow this?    The answers can be found in a document called The Nine Commentaries

But, you don’t need to take the time to read it (unless you want to).   It’s pretty clear that no matter what completely irrational excuse anyone gives, this is completely wrong.

Therefore,  it is clear that this MUST come to an end.

You can help:   https://wh.gov/5Jmn

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Filed Under: All Posts, Human Rights, Humanity, injustice Tagged With: human rights, immoral organ harvesting, organ harvesting

Are The Answers Really Out There?

November 26, 2012 by Dave

Do You TRUST That The Answers Are Out There?

ready to challenge your own perceptions? I was thinking about my post yesterday on running into brick walls in life this morning.   I think there is more to say on this topic.

The question is:  Do You Believe The Answers For You Are Out There?

Easy To Say,  Hard To Do

This question sounds very simple on the surface, but it is actually a very complicated question.   Your personally answer to this question is likely to be more complicated than you might want to initially believe as well.

A belief is not something you can just decide on once.  As soon as you say you want to believe something, there will often be doubts that spring up.  They will keep springing up over and over again too.

You can’t just squash them once.  You have to monitor your thoughts and alter your thinking over and over again.

If you don’t run into the problem that I just mentioned, it could be that you are believing in the wrong things.  This last sentence belongs in the ‘difficult to explain’ category.   But some people will immediately understand what I am talking about.   Just think about it more and you may see it.

Changing our thinking is indeed very important.  However, changing it in the right direction is infinitely more important.   If you alter your mind to accept wrong principles and you hurt people as a result, the consequences end up being severe.  Perhaps the even go beyond, fines,  incarceration and loss of liberty?

There Is Enough Anecdotal Evidence

There is plenty of evidence that you mind can affect your life in major ways.   The experiences of many people, both personal and from the perspective of an observer have been well documented.

One notable example that come to mind are the work of Dr. Bernie Siegel.   He was a surgeon who discovered that what his patients thought had a LOT to do regarding whether their cancer would go into remission or not.

He found that more self centered people, when they changed their mindset to a more compassionate loving one, would often find their cancer disappeared. (remission).    That is truly amazing.  He has written several books on the topic and you can read as many of them as you want.

Many similar stories from other sources exist.   There are remarkable stories that document the influence of our state of mind and our thoughts on our bodies and even our lives.

There are also stories that show the opposite effect.   Perhaps you have heard of a story about someone being told they had cancer when they actually did not.   Upon death,  an autopsy shows that there is not cancer.  So, what did the person die of then?   Bad thoughts?

Is Positive Thinking The Answer?

I’m not a big proponent of ‘positive thinking’.   I am certainly against negative thinking though, as it does little good.   The only time that type of  thinking is helpful is when you need critical thinking skills.

However, negative thinking in general, at best, does not help.   On the other hand, it is easy to see that it can do a great deal of harm.    So you might as well nix the negative garbage now.

If you are going to talk about ‘positive thinking’ it needs to be the long term kind.  Not the superficial kind that is easy to lose site of.

As  Voltaire alluded to in his literary work, Candide, You MUST weed the garden of your mind.   Failure to do so can be disastrous.

As I mentioned above, it appears to me, and I hope you agree by now, that simple positive thinking is not the right answer.  You must work on your thoughts and alter your ‘state of mind’.  That can take work and time to really do.   You have to be on your guard against the negative all of the time!

About That Brick Wall

As I talked about before.  You have to trust that the answers are out there.  Otherwise, how can you ever find them?

We are so tiny when you think about the size of our planet, our solar system, our galaxy and finally: the Universe.   Despite all of the evidence right in front of your eyes, are you able to believe that the Universe is a fundamentally good and intelligent?

Do you trust that as you focus on good that you can find your way through the darkness and around your personal brick walls?    I suggest reading Zhuan Falun.   It’s a book that I have read many times.   Perhaps it is just what you need to view the Universe in a different way?

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Filed Under: All Posts, Humanity, learning, Life Tagged With: challenge perceptions, philosophy, the power of your thoughts, thoughts

Are You Hitting A Brick Wall?

November 25, 2012 by Dave

Is there a brick wall stopping you in life? What Is Holding You Back?

Are you hitting a brick wall in your life?    It could be in your personal life, your professional life or your business life, but chances are there is something that keeps you from moving forward.

But what is that thing?  Doesn’t it seem like you work and work to get through a barrier, but no matter how hard you try, it just seems impossible to accomplish?

I think we have all been there and it is a tough place to be.

What Causes Us To Be Unable To Accomplish  Something?

This is a hard question to answer.   Most of the answers you come up with may not make sense from certain angles.   In fact, as human beings we have difficulties answering the tougher questions on life.

I suspect it has something to do with the fact that we just plain don’t know that much.  This seems to hold true both personally and for society as a whole.

We Have Limitations

For example,  imagine yourself and where you are sitting right at this very moment.    Are you aware of what is happening in a house 2 blocks over from where you live?    I give this example to illustrate the limit of our abilities to perceive or know much of anything.   It’s very interesting to contemplate, isn’t it?

You can take this example further too.  There are over 7 billion people in the world currently, yet we, as individuals, only know a few of them in comparison.   Even if you are the most friendly and outgoing person in the world, how many friends can you really keep track of?  (even if you do have Facebook).

These limitations are very real.   We have a limited range of awareness that we just can’t seem to go beyond.

Another case in point.  Let’s take the human sense of vision.  We know that our brains and nervous system allocate a tremendous amount of  resources to vision.  Yet, there is a wide spectrum of light that our eyes do not even see.

The same is true for sound waves.  We can only hear within a certain range of frequencies.  Yet, we know that there are tons of sound waves that the human ear doesn’t detect.  Isn’t that interesting?

It’s kind of like we are tuned in to a certain channel.   Our ability to perceive exists on a limited spectrum.   But what happens when you change the channel?   Is there another completely different experience happening there?

I hope I have established that we have rather serious limitations as human beings.

Limitations on Perceptions Naturally Limits Are Ability To Think As Well As Our Options In Life.

Since our sensory input is so limited, the amount of knowledge that we have access is similarly limited.   With less data, a computer can make less calculations and arrive at fewer conclusions.   Similarly, the human brain, due to it’s limited sensory input and ability to process ‘data’, is limited in what options it has.   When you think about it like that, it kind of explains why we have not advanced very far as the human race, doesn’t it?

Our limited access to real, direct information, also causes us to be confused.   With limited information, we simply cannot reach beyond the brick walls that come up with life.   If you had more information, or enough information, you could probably find your way around or over those brick walls.

We are also limited by our resources.  Some people have more money than others, that is a concrete example.   Some people have a better ability to reason and arrive at ‘logical’ answers, although still limited by the severe restriction on information, than others – that is a non-tangible example.  There are many similar examples.  If you spend a little bit of time thinking about it, you will definitely find many similar points.

We are so small.  When you think about this planet we are on and the size and distance of the other planets, the space is enormous.  Yet, your still thinking within the solar system.  What about the distance between this one and the next one?   They say there are something like 3 billion Galaxies in this Universe.   We really are small, aren’t we?

So What Do You Do To Overcome Limitations?

The only think you can do is try looking at things from a different perspective.  You can try out as many different perspectives as you can imagine.   But ultimately, that brick wall may or may not be surmountable.  We are, after all, only human?

There are bigger worlds or realms than we have on this planet.   Yet, we spend most of our time thinking only about our own problems on this world.  We never spend much time thinking about what else is going on out there.

Have you exhausted all the possibilities that cause you to run into a brick wall?

Keep on trying.   While you are at, read the book Zhuan Falun, it may help to open up your mind to a broader realm of thinking than you previously thought possible.   Get a free copy at falundafa.org

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Filed Under: All Posts, Humanity Tagged With: brick walls, human limitations, humanity

The Conversation

November 11, 2012 by Dave

What Do You Think This Conversation is About And Where Do You Think It Is Headed? 

 

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What Are You Selling?

November 3, 2012 by Dave

How Do You Monetize Your Internet Work?

Note: You can link directly to your selling site or to your paid advertising policy page in the comment section below…

What Do You Sell, How Do You Monetize Your SiteIn order to make money on the Internet, you pretty much need to be selling something or providing advertising space for a fee.

The questions is, How are you monetizing your site?

My Answer:

I use a combination of retail store selling at  https://ToothyGrinsStore.com as well as  affiliate marketing.  With affiliate marketing I sell other people’s products for a commission.

I also have an affiliate program for those interested in promoting health and dental health products.

I also sell advertising space on my sites.  Some of those are pay per action (in other words commission based) and others may be flat fees for advertisers that contact me.    I also allow others to use my work and creativity on other sites for revenue through advertising.


Your Answer
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But, my real question is, what are YOU doing to monetize your work on the Interenet?

If you are directly selling something – Feel Free To Leave A Link To That Item In the Comments Below

If you are selling or providing advertising space – Feel Free To Leave A Link To Your Advertising Information Page on Your Site

I understand that there are some people who have no interest in monetizing their Internet efforts, and that is ok too.   It can make a great hobby to have a blog.

But, at one time or another, it comes down to monetizing.  At the very least, the possibility has entered the minds of most people.

So, what do you do to monetize?

 

Filed Under: All Posts, Humanity, Internet Marketing, Marketing, Small Business Tagged With: advertising, monetization, selling

This Is Something That Must Stop – Illegal Organ Harvesting…

October 24, 2012 by Dave

Stop  It Now!

Just Horrible!    Watch this video.

The only way this will stop is when enough people are talking about it.  Like and share this page / video.   Let’s get this into the public awareness.

Thanks for your help in advance.   Share it now and get the word out.

Illegal Organ harvesting – Organs taken from healthy people – effectively killing them — and making a big profit for the lowlife of the Earth… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvAOOwvJMZs

Share This Now: Don’t forget this moment. Share it now and help these people… Let as many know as you possibly can… Going on since 1999…. Too long! Take action now…

Filed Under: All Posts, Human Rights, Humanity, injustice Tagged With: bad deeds, human rights, illegal organ harvesting, Persecution, prisoners of conscience

Gorilla Chases Another Away From the Food!

October 17, 2012 by Dave

As you watch this video, I’d like for you to ask yourself:   Do I know any humans that behave this way?    Share your answer in the comment section below,  Here is the video:

 

This video was taken at the Heidelberg zoo. I believe it was in 2012 – just a few months ago.

Gorillas are definitely not humans. But, the behavior shown in this video seems to reflect human behavior on many levels! For example, there are many people today who have the mentality that they should protect what is theirs.

You can go play over there with your own stuff, leave mine alone!

I am not expert on gorilla behavior but it seems that if humans don’t want to be like animals, they really need to examine their own behavior and get rid of the bad stuff.

On the other hand, few people who read that are going to think what I just said was important. Maybe you are different?

This is a hint for us. What separates us from the rest of the animal kingdom is our ability to modify and change our base behaviors. Perhaps that is the way to the next ‘higher’ level in this universe?

Any thoughts? Comments are open below. Share and enjoy!

Filed Under: All Posts, blogger, Blogging, Family, Humanity, Women's Interests Tagged With: gorilla behavior, gorilla protection

Shen Yun 2012 – 2013 Show Schedule

September 23, 2012 by Dave

A Powerful Show Based On Traditional Chinese Dance and Fun For The Whole Family

Shen Yun is a powerful, dynamic and wonderful show for the whole family.  It is based on traditional Chinese dance with themes from that ancient land.

Here is a video created by NTDTV  about Last Year’s show:

Prepare to be swept of your feet by powerful themes, costumes and dance.

Don’t miss Shen Yun, it is coming to a city near you.   You can read and see more about Shen Yun here.  (video about the show below)

Here is the tour schedule for the 2012 – 2013 season.


As you can see from the list below,  there are many shows in many countries and cities around the world.    Be sure not to miss this.

There may be more shows added as the season progresses,  be sure to check for The whole list  here.   If there are any date /location/  time changes you will find them here:    https://www.shenyunperformingarts.org/tickets/list

New Brunswick, NJ     October 27th  2012

Mississauga, Canada     Dec 20 – 23  2012


Cleveland, OH
  Dec 22 – 23  2012


San Diego, CA
  Dec 26 – 27  2012


Houston, Texas
  Dec 26, 2012 – Jan 1, 2013

 

Ottawa, Canada   Dec 27 – 30  2012

Escondido, CA   Dec 28 – 31   2012

 

Sacramento, CA   Jan 2 – 3   2013

Dallas, TX    Jan 2 – 3  2013

 

Montreal, Canada   Jan 3 – 6  2013

 

San Jose, CA   Jan 4 – 6   2013

Atlanta Cobb Energy, GA   Jan 5 – 6    2013

Atlanta Fox Theatre, GA   Jan 8 – 9   2013

 

Kitchener-Waterloo, Canada   Jan 10 – 11   2013

 

Vancouver, Canada   Jan 10 – 13   2013

 

Hamilton, Canada   Jan 12 – 13   2013

Orlando, FL   Jan 15 – 17  2013

 

Toronto, Canada   Jan 17 – 20   2013

 

Raleigh, North Carolina   Jan 19 – 20  2013

 

Detroit, MI    Jan 24 – 27  2013

Charlotte, NC   Jan 26 – 27  2013

 

Jacksonville, Florida   Jan 29 – 30  2013

 

Washington, DC   Jan 29 – Feb 3   2013

 

Indianapolis, IN   Feb 5 – 6  2013

 

Worcester, Massachusetts   Feb 6 – 7  2013

 

Boston, MA   Feb 8 – 10  2013

 

Waterbury, Connecticut   Feb 13 – 14  2013

Rochester, NY      Feb 16 – 17  2013

 

Milwaukee, Wisconsin   Feb 19 – 20  2013

 

Fort Worth, TX    Feb 20 2013

 

Denver, CO   Feb 22 – 24  2013

 

Mesa, Arizona   Feb 28 – Mar 3  2013

 

Vienna, Austria   Mar 1 – 2   2013

Ogden, UT   Mar 12 – 13   2013

San Francisco, CA   Mar 20 – 24   2013

Frankfurt, Germany   Mar 28 – 31   2013

Seattle, Washington      Mar 28 – 30  2013

Portland, OR   Apr 3 – 4   2013

Paris, France   Apr 12 – 13   2013

St. Louis, Missouri   Apr 19 – 21   2013

New York, NY   Apr 20 – 28  2013

Fort Myers, Florida   Apr 23 – 24   2013

 

*There may be more shows added as the season progresses,  be sure to check for The whole list  here.   If there are any date /location/  time changes you will find them here:

https://www.shenyunperformingarts.org/tickets/list

 

 

 

Filed Under: All Posts, Chinese, Humanity Tagged With: chinese show, shen yun, traditional chinese dance

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