There is a sign located outside of the US Marine Corps Air Station in Beaufort, South Carolina, that says “The noise you hear is the sound of freedom.” Some people periodically get upset at all the noise the military jets are making and the Marine Corps decided to change their perspective. What some people think … Continue reading The Sound of Freedom
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The Culprit of Paris
The horrendous acts of murderous violence which took place in Paris on November 13 has left many feeling vulnerable and shaken. The 128 people who lost their lives in the attack will be forever mourned by their loved ones who will sadly miss their brother, sister, parent, or child. The world suffers because 128 potential … Continue reading The Culprit of Paris
Honor – An Attitude that Unites
When a nation of people honor one another, it creates an atmosphere of peace and civil rest. Honor does not depend on our agreement on a particular issue or cloning each others opinions. Rather, it is based on common values such as the value of human life. I may disagree with you as a fellow … Continue reading Honor – An Attitude that Unites
Destroying Superstitions and Employing the Education of Value
Instruction must happen before construction. Buildings do not appear without a blueprint. Before a desired culture is formed, education must be the forerunner. A nation in disarray or infected with warring factions is the product of a culture that has been educated in superstitions falsely creating enemies out of superficial issues. In several countries there … Continue reading Destroying Superstitions and Employing the Education of Value
The Price of Peace and the Educational Metamorphosis
Peace comes at a price – personal inconvenience. We know peace is defined as the absence of strife, so that requires the inconvenience of personal sacrifice to achieve it. We all must take inventory of our lives and begin itemizing what matters most. Look at peace as a consequence and what it would look like … Continue reading The Price of Peace and the Educational Metamorphosis
Influence and it’s Domino Affect
It is true that we live in a world where you will be loved by few but judged my many. The Imprisonment by people's opinions can paralyze any positive movement and the result can be discouragement in the human soul to attempt positive change in the world around them. However, a slight change or correction … Continue reading Influence and it’s Domino Affect
When a Nation Loses People it Loses Possibilities
The following are four news headlines recently on a well-known site. Migrants locked in stadium on Greek island... Police use sound bombs as clashes break out... 'Jungle' camps in France... Violent Backlash in Germany as Asylum-Seekers Pour In... The necessity is clear that developing countries need to become concerned with creating environments conducive for economic … Continue reading When a Nation Loses People it Loses Possibilities
Habit Motivates People’s Trust
The power of habit is a motivator for trust. Why don’t people question or wonder if the sun will rise in the morning? It has erased all questioning, wonderment, and second guessing by the power of habit. When we as leaders are habitual in our ethical practices we will erase all suspicion and wonderment concerning … Continue reading Habit Motivates People’s Trust
Reevaluation of Educational Models
It has been said “If you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live it's whole life believing it is stupid.” Herein lies a problem with judging others by our own personal standards, abilities, and gifting. In doing so, it is an attempt at cloning people after our image making … Continue reading Reevaluation of Educational Models
Education is the Key to a Better World
It is incumbent upon all of us to create an environment in our homes conducive to fortifying the lens in our children to see others as valuable and as equals. Teach them to realize that when a crime is perpetrated on humanity that it is the result of the person's character and not the color of skin or ethnicity.
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