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#209929 - 01/01/11 03:10 PM Re: Why do the Wicked Prosper? [Re: yonuh]
Eagle Heart Offline
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Registered: 03/22/05
Posts: 4876
Loc: Canada
I think that others can be roadmaps to new directions if we're open to allowing their experiences and insights to teach us something. I can attest to being profoundly changed by the women here over my several years here. I have to especially give credit to JJ whose positive attitude opened my eyes to the possibility of changing my negative/depressive patterns of thinking. It took a lot of work, at first it was every moment, 24/7, being vigilant in catching the negative thoughts and then deliberately replacing them with gratitude and positive thinking.

JJ often shared about how her Mom would get up in the morning, open the curtains and greet the day with something like "Hello world!" I adopted that, and believe me, it was very hard for me to get out of bed some mornings. But I did, opened my curtains, and every morning would thank God for the beautiful new day, the beautiful tree outside my window, and for the chance to learn more wonderful things about life and love that day. It took awhile, but slowly it began to change my life. Now it's just part of my day, catching those negatives - perhaps mulling over them for a bit to discern where they're coming from - but then resolutely focusing on the lesson behind the situation, the blessing beyond the pain and the light behind the clouds.

So as you say, Yonuh, I did witness here how positive thinking and gratitude attitude worked for others, and used those wisdoms and perspectives to help change my own way of thinking and seeing the world. I like the change. There's still more to do, but I really like how far I've come, thanks to everyone here!
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#209932 - 01/01/11 03:17 PM Re: Why do the Wicked Prosper? [Re: Eagle Heart]
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Registered: 02/17/05
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We are all a "work in progress!"

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#209934 - 01/01/11 03:28 PM Re: Why do the Wicked Prosper? [Re: jabber]
Mountain Ash Offline
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Registered: 12/30/05
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Yonuh You say
All you can do is stay positive yourself and hope they follow your example.I agree with you.
and Eagle...I too appreciate JJ's cheerful attitude.

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#210275 - 01/11/11 02:46 AM Re: Why do the Wicked Prosper? [Re: Mountain Ash]
MustangGal
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Albert Einstein once made a very, very important remark we ALL should never forget.

"This world is to dangerous a place to live in. Not because of all of the evil and bad around us, but because of those who sit and let it continue to happen."

Einstein's quote is similar to, in meaning, to the often quoted "All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing" attributed to 18th century British statesman Edmund Burke (1728 - 1797). The origin of this quote and its many variants is widely disputed and may actually be a composite from Burke's writings. Apparently there is no original. The point being the thought behind Einsteins quote is anything but new. It's been in all kinds of literature for a hundred years before he said it. He may or may not have known of it. Einstein added the guilt angle.

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#210288 - 01/11/11 02:58 PM Re: Why do the Wicked Prosper? [Re: ]
yonuh Offline
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Registered: 06/14/06
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Yes, Mustang, and sometimes silence is seen as condoning the words or deeds. It also reminds me of this:

"They came first for the Communists,
and I didn't speak up because I wasn't a Communist.

Then they came for the trade unionists,
and I didn't speak up because I wasn't a trade unionist.

Then they came for the Jews,
and I didn't speak up because I wasn't a Jew.

Then they came for me
and by that time no one was left to speak up."
Pastor Martin Niemöller (1892–1984)
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#210295 - 01/11/11 08:26 PM Re: Why do the Wicked Prosper? [Re: yonuh]
jabber Offline
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Registered: 02/17/05
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Loc: New York State
yonuh,
On the other hand, you can speak up and get shot down when you
do so. And then you get caught in the fray!

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#210303 - 01/11/11 11:23 PM Re: Why do the Wicked Prosper? [Re: jabber]
yonuh Offline
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Registered: 06/14/06
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Yes, but that's a chance I'm willing to take. If enough people stand up and speak out, then things change! I will not lie down and let anyone take my rights away, and taking away the rights of any group is taking away mine. It was people like Edward R Murrow speaking out that finally stopped McCarthy from his witch hunt. I would rather stand up and fight than live in fear. I will speak my opinion, and have, and have been called unpatriotic, anti-American, and worse. But my opinion is mine, and I will not keep quiet if I see injustice.

And yes, I feel strongly about this!
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#210324 - 01/12/11 08:42 AM Re: Why do the Wicked Prosper? [Re: yonuh]
meredithbead Offline
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Registered: 07/07/03
Posts: 4894
Loc: Orange County, California
Yonuh, my father repeated that quote often to me. It was a credo he lived by and taught his children: Do not turn a blind eye to injustice.
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#210333 - 01/12/11 01:30 PM Re: Why do the Wicked Prosper? [Re: meredithbead]
jabber Offline
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Registered: 02/17/05
Posts: 10032
Loc: New York State
yonuh,
I admire people who stand up for what they believe. Hope I didn't give connotations otherwise. I'm recovering from a
hectic 5 plus years; and am sitting back and licking my wounds
for a while. You go girl!

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#210339 - 01/12/11 02:58 PM Re: Why do the Wicked Prosper? [Re: jabber]
yonuh Offline
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Registered: 06/14/06
Posts: 2447
Loc: Arizona
I understand, jabber, that there are times when we need to take a step back and regroup. And I didn't take your words as not standing up for what you believe. Sometimes we need to be in the forefront of the battle; sometimes we can only stand behind those who are fighting and support them. We each have our own talents, and using them is the best way to work for change.
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