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Thursday, June 27, 2013

Does America seem Coarser to You?

Only a virtuous people are capable of freedom. As nations become corrupt and vicious, they have more need of masters.

Benjamin Franklin
April 17, 1787

California man faces 13 years in jail for scribbling anti-bank messages in chalk — RT USA

We live in dangerous times. One must be very careful not to anger those in power or be prepared to suffer the consequences of telling the truth.

Will you keep your mouth shut in the midst of obvious intimidation and injustice? If not are you prepared to pay the price?


California man faces 13 years in jail for scribbling anti-bank messages in chalk — RT USA

Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Maximizing Adversity

Incredibly powerful perspective on adversity from a former POW and his wife. When I read things like this that are so incredibly powerful, I wonder if it's just me at this moment, or if it's as universally powerful as it seems. I think it's universal.

This is something to read, watch the video and take the time to sit and let sink in. One of the important fundamental understandings of an effective life.

Most of us don't experience threats that force us to come to grips with dealing with our very survival. We don't get to learn this lesson. We need to be wise enough to learn from those who have. We don't want to waste their adversity.

‘Don’t Dread Suffering’: Read the Incredible Words of Vietnam POW Hugh Stafford | Video | TheBlaze.com