Pro-Peace vs. Anti-War

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Permalink Reply by Pete on August 8, 2008 at 5:05pm

I agree....I got dragged into the world of doom mongers, and although I can see that there is a lot to worry about, I found myself thinking everything was hopeless, because no one ever picked up on or focussed on positive events or possibilities. I was drowning in a sea of negativity created by my own curiosity and need to know. I am glad I went through this period because I now look at the world differently, but at the same time, I'm pleased I rekindled my love affair with positive events in my personal life and globally. Appreciate the problems, understand the negatives, but face the world in a positive fashion....now, can I practice what I preach???!!!??

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Permalink Reply by Deborah J. Boyd on August 8, 2008 at 5:14pm

You must remember to draw a distinction bewteen thoughts, actions, and purpose.
For instance, the fact that you are against the current adminisatration as I am is not all negative.
Your actions will determine the purpose of what you are and how you feel.
Example: If you voted for someone else because they promised to put President Bush in jail I think it
would be contributing to negative and probably not get you what you really want.
On the other hand: You see Mr. Obama who worked hard for everything he got, chose to help the
people of Chicago reach for hope after they had been deserted by the steel
industry and you here him say that if he could inspire those people to have hope
he believes he can get the USA back on track.
The vote for positive action that uplifts many vs. yplifting a few at the expense of the many is a good thing. The key to improvement is in what will you personally do to make a difference in the World. I
do not need to know why you are seeing a mental health professional but I know you believe in your future or you wouldn't be willing to take this measure to help improve your life and your attitude to the rest of the world. What I will tell you is that most of the people of the world are being manipulated by fear in one way or the other. I can be very passionate about issues I care about. When I get all fired up and speak out I sometimes scare people. This is because in today's world everyone has been conditioned to reject everybody who is different.
Each and every one of us was born for a purpose. You need to discover yours. Whatever you do don't let someoen tell you that purpose is not proper, not good enough, and that you will never amount to anything. People who put other people down for being different are abusive. They need help too but if that happens to you the best thing to do is let someone else help them while you work on you. If you do not like the way the World is and decide not to fall in line with the sheep going to the
slaughter, the other sheep, and especially the guys rounding them up, are going to tell you that you are the one who is wrong. We all have choices!!
You can make it. I have confidence in you.

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Permalink Reply by Serenblue on August 8, 2008 at 5:27pm

Thank you so much for you comments. Knowing that there are people in the world like you gives me hope. You are right about fear. If we allow it to fear can control us. I would be happy just knowing that I had contributed to this world in a positive way while I was passing through. I know that's something you have done...I can tell by the way you write. I know I have a purpose and I hope I'm close to finding it. Thank you Deborah.

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Permalink Reply by Serenblue on August 8, 2008 at 5:32pm

Thanks, Donna. I will watch the film you sent. But, for me, you've brought up just one example of something that really makes me angry - the Israeli/Palestinian conflict. I see all the injustice, but I feel powerless to help. Keep up the good work. You are a very courageous woman and I greatly admire what you are doing to work toward peace. I hope you find it one day. I hope we all do. Peace and Love.

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Permalink Reply by Pete on August 9, 2008 at 7:12am

"Need to do, not just talk"

You are a great example of this and I wish you all the best in your future projects.

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Permalink Reply by Jewels on August 8, 2008 at 6:00pm

My two cents worth....the best advice I have ever found is on www.thesealedportion.com site...click on the book "666 The Mark of America, Seat of the Beast" (that is shown in the right hand column (or you might have to click on where it says "read the books")...these are offered FREE to read on the site.

Turn to page 32 where it talks about the "Patience of the Saints". It explains HOW to find peace in a world torn apart...I think it's amazing...and is what brings me peace knowing that this trend (the downward spiral and chaos) we are witnessing everyday is allowed for an eventual greater good that will restore peace and equality.

Let me know what you think. J. XO

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Permalink Reply by Mary Dare on August 8, 2008 at 8:13pm

"Can that anger be channeled into something good...maybe even positive. Or are we better off focusing on living positive lives and only adding positive energy to the collective consciousness?"
You said it all right in that quote. I became Aware and started on The Path thirty some years ago. My main interest was Jesus, God, anything Spiritual. In the last 20 years I've "been of the World, but not in it." I struggled with my Walk With Jesus - "render on to Caesar, what is Caesar's" and wanting to speak up of the injustices and the evil way the World was turning. I didn't think either, that God wanted me to go as a Sheep to the slaughterhouse. Yes, put Positive Energy and Truth into the Collective Consciousness. I for one stopped being hard on President Bush. He is a puppet, even though I think he does talk to God. If we Impeach him, we could do a lot worse at this time with the heinous laws that are in place, if we had a coup.

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Permalink Reply by Fifi Leigh on August 9, 2008 at 6:39am

i think we should create a group here to fight media and government corruption all over the internet by spreading positive stuff to combat corruption as a group, and invite people from all over the world to join this group so that they can help spread the peace and positive actions....

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Permalink Reply by James Hall on August 9, 2008 at 8:41am

I still can't get my head around this concept of positive vs negative energy...

I think it depends on what kind of reality you want to live in. As subjective entities, we create the objects around ourselves. By this I mean: how you define the objects around you, how you think about them and how these thoughts affect you will determine how you act and feel in relation to the things around you.

It's perfectly possible to "create" in this way any sort of reality you choose. You can be the happiest, most positive person in the world, but that isn't going to stop a corrupt government from killing people for profit.

You say: " Does the anger we feel and the injustice we feel only add to the negativity that already exists or can that anger be channeled into something good...maybe even positive"

This makes no sense to me. Anger is a natural human emotion just like happiness, based on the form and content of your belief system. Surely if you channel your anger properly, (by this I mean reacting to things that make you angry in a positive way) it can give you the drive, motivation and passion to work hard for the changes you'd like to see?

Deborah said: "Example: If you voted for someone else because they promised to put President Bush in jail I think it would be contributing to negative and probably not get you what you really want."

I don't know what you're expecting to happen... One day "being positive" and "adding to the energy of the universe" will cause everything to be ok again?

Perhaps Mr Bush will magically die of a heart attack? This kind of thinking is like chewing happy pills constantly. It may make you feel good and allow you to interact with the world and others in a way you prefer, but as long as the power stays in the same hands economic value will always be more important than human value.

Not that i'm trying to rubbish anyone's beliefs, i'm merely pointing out that unless you're willing to actually fight (not necessarily in a violent way) for what you believe in, and convince others to do the same, you might as well spend the rest of your life injecting yourself with opium. Sure, its not exactly benificial to the world, but it takes away all the negativity.

Action is what counts.

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Permalink Reply by Serenblue on August 11, 2008 at 3:31pm

We should "talk" about this further. I'm afraid you're confusing me as much as I seem to be confusing you. Maybe we need more clarification or better communication.
Peace!

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Permalink Reply by Serenblue on April 6, 2009 at 3:09pm

Point taken. Thanks.

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Permalink Reply by prasad16791 on December 13, 2008 at 9:47am

media has to be useful for people. but nowadays everything is commercial, so it also become like that

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