By Steve D’Annunzio Everything in the universe is energy in a constant state of vibration. Even a chair, a lamp, a car, everything—at a subatomic level—is particles and waves in an energetic state of constant movement. The universe is a frequency spectrum of infinite vibration. Physical matter possesses a great variety of vibrational … [Read more...]
The Presidential Election of 2012, Part 2: Putting Aside Partisanship
February 25, 2011 by Leave a Comment
By Oliver DeMille This is Part Two of a two-part series. Read Part One here. Away from Arrogance With a Republican House, we now get to see if President Obama is only ideological (as some people claim) or if he has the ability to be a pragmatist. It is possible that President Obama is a pragmatist, but that he simply believes his own … [Read more...]
The Presidential Election of 2012, Part 1: The Benefits of Divided Government
February 24, 2011 by Leave a Comment
By Oliver DeMille The Big Three Americans feel deeply and strongly about three things right now. All three have support on the right, the center and the left. These may well dominate the news and politics until the election of 2012, just as stimulus, health care and the midterm election overshadowed the discussions of 2009-2010. … [Read more...]
An Unsung Heroine
February 23, 2011 by Leave a Comment
By Chris Brady Leaders lead because it is the right thing to do, because it is "in them," and because they were born for it. Sometimes, it even gets recognized. For this reason, I particularly like it when historians dig up lost stories of selfless sacrifice by unsung leaders. This exerpt from Alan Axelrod is interesting, partly … [Read more...]
Robert E. Lee and Self-Denial
February 22, 2011 by Leave a Comment
By Orrin Woodward Robert E. Lee -- the Virginian, American and Civil War general -- was a great leader because he had great character. General Lee taught that you are not worthy to lead until you take your focus off yourself and focus on serving your team. Here are some thoughts out of H. W. Crocker’s phenomenal book called Robert E. Lee on … [Read more...]
The Stairway of Selves, Part 3: Modes of the Spiritual Realm
February 18, 2011 by 1 Comment
By Steve D'Annunzio This is part three of a three-part series. Read part one here, and part two here. Breaking through the ceiling of the mental realm and into the spiritual realm comes through acceptance. Acceptance appears to be a very unreasonable mode to the mind, which is why this step is so difficult for most people. In acceptance … [Read more...]
The Stairway of Selves, Part 2: Modes of the Mental Realm
February 17, 2011 by Leave a Comment
By Steve D'Annunzio This is part two of a three-part series. Read part one here. After being in anger mode, you decide to move up by feeling that you’re entitled to a better life. “I deserve better,” you tell yourself, and you’re absolutely right — in the right context. Yet, the problem with the entitlement mode is that you develop the … [Read more...]
The Stairway of Selves, Part 1: Modes of the Physical Realm
February 16, 2011 by 1 Comment
By Steve D’Annunzio The Stairway of Selves represents the totality of the human experience in 12 steps, phases, or modes. The 12 modes are separated into three phases: the first four steps are manifestations of the physical realm, the second four are manifestations of the mental realm, and the last four are manifestations of the spiritual … [Read more...]
Fruit On the Tree
February 11, 2011 by 1 Comment
By Chris Brady "Whenever you purpose to consult with anyone about your affairs, first observe how he has managed his own; for he who has shown poor judgment in conducting his own business will never give wise counsel about the business of others." - Isocrates, letter to Demonicus It is curious to me how quickly people are to proffer … [Read more...]
When All Is Said and Done
February 10, 2011 by 1 Comment
By Orrin Woodward I once read the following quote: “And remember, when all is said and done, much more is said than is ever done.” I believe strongly in discussion and gathering all the facts. But all the facts in the world will not amount to anything until someone makes a decision and follows through. Think back to organizations you … [Read more...]
