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10 Tips For Loving Your Enemy

10 Tips For Loving Your Enemy

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So let’s say you think it’s a worthy goal … how do you actually go about it? I can’t claim to know all the answers. I’ve been working on this myself, and exploring these ideas in my life … but I have not overcome this challenge. I’ve made progress, and I’m proud of that … but I have a long way to go. However, here are some things I’m working on myself … I hope they can be of some use to you:

1. Stop, breathe, detach yourself. When you think about your “enemy”, you most likely have feelings of anger or something along those lines. Instead of letting those feelings overcome you and determine your actions, stop yourself. Be aware of the feelings. Take a deep breath (or ten) and take a step back. Now see if you can detach yourself. Imagine yourself floating out of your body and looking down on the situation as an objective observer. You are no longer you. This person has no longer done anything to you or someone you love … they’ve done it to someone else. Seeing the situation objectively is the first step — it’s too difficult to overcome the feelings if you’re in the middle of the situation.

2. Put yourself in their shoes. Now that you’ve removed yourself from the situation, and you’re looking down on it from above … try going down into the other person’s body and head. Imagine yourself becoming that person. What is that person like, from inside? How did they get to be the person they are? What have they gone through? Why would they possibly have done what they did? And how did they feel about it? You’ll have to use your imagination. But try to imagine this person as a real human being, not just someone who is evil or wrong. All human beings try to do good things, but they make mistakes, or they have different perspectives. Seeing the situation from the other person’s perspective is very difficult, but very important.

3. Seek to understand. That, of course, is the objective of putting yourself in their shoes. But it’s important to stress it here, because if you can understand what they did and why they did it, you can take the next steps (below). Really try to understand, even if you don’t want to.

4. Seek to accept. Instead of fighting what has happened and who this person is, and wanting them to be different or to do things differently … accept them for who they are. Accept what has happened as a part of life. Accept that things can’t be different, because they have already happened. Accept that this person can’t be different, because that’s who they are. This, too, is a very difficult step, but if we cannot accept, we cannot love.

5. Forgive, and let the past go. Ah, maybe the most difficult step of all, but I’m sure you saw this coming. Can you truly forgive this person for what they’ve done, in your heart? If you’ve detached yourself, you’ve sought to understand, and you’ve accepted them and what has happened … it should be easier. Try to think about this: what happened is in the past. It cannot be changed. You can either hate what’s happened in the past, and change nothing but be angry … or you can accept it and move on. Let it go. It will do nothing but eat you up. Once you’ve let go of the past … let go of your feelings about what this person has done. Move on. Those feelings can do you no good.

6. Find something to love. If you can forgive, and release those bad feelings … you are left with neutrality, most likely. You want to replace that with love. And how do you do this? You find something in that person to love. It could be anything … their smile, their willingness to help someone, their generosity, their stubbornness even. Find something admirable or lovable. There’s something like that in everyone. You might have to get to know that person better, which in itself can be difficult.

7. See them as yourself, or a loved one. If the above step proves too difficult, it is probably because you don’t know that person well enough. Instead, project yourself into them. See them as similar to yourself in some ways. Or think of them as similar in some way to a loved one — and use those similarities to find something to love.

8. Find common ground. We have things in common with just about everyone, if we look hard enough. That might be common interests, shared or common experiences while growing up or working, people you know or love in common, personality traits in common. This common ground will help you relate to the person better.

9. Open your heart. Another very difficult step. Our hearts tend to remain closed to most people, as a defensive mechanism. We are afraid of being vulnerable, of getting rejected or hurt. And yet, this closing off of our hearts is what blocks us from happiness many times, what blocks us from forming relationships, what blocks us from loving and finding love. Even if we’re able to open our hearts to our loved ones but no one else … that’s limiting ourselves. This is a great challenge, and something that really can only happen with practice. Try it here, with your former enemy … even if you can just open your heart a little, that’s the only way you’ll find love for the person.

10. Reach out to them. It’s one thing to feel love for the person … but quite another to express it in some way. There are many ways to express love, of course — some ways you might consider are telling them, saying nice things to them, having an open discussion about what’s happened or your feelings, giving them a hug, doing something nice for them, smiling, making a joke.

The Positive Movement Alliance (P.M.A.) has begun!

The Positive Movement Alliance (P.M.A.) is not an apparel company, a skateboard company, or an art company. It is all three wrapped into one universal lifestyle brand targeted toward the “new urban” aficionado who understands that all things are connected; culture influences art and conflict eventually lends itself to compromise. In 2008, Greg Carroll, Courtney Smith and Chase Tafoya conceived PMA to bring you: the consumer, creator, student, teacher, artist, dreamer and believer a “new urban” movement. These three young men discovered they had something in common; they were all looking for an opportunity to make a lasting impact in the urban crossover market place. They decided to put their individual talents together and use them to change the way people perceive activism. PMA gives the community more than T-shirts, skateboards and art pieces. Its goal is to prove to the masses that generations X and Y are ready to have their voices heard. PMA is a collaboration of art, music, skateboarding, apparel, activism and philanthropic actions. It’s a company that encourages consumers to take charge of change by creatively engaging their communities. With collective decades of experience and knowledge in the afore mentioned industries, PMA’s creators are dedicated to implementing a movement that uses common elements of the “new urban” culture to encourage positivity. Every product produced by PMA, from apparel to skateboarding equipment and paintings have a strong social, political or cultural message. Activism is a large part of PMA’s landscape, therefore 3% of the net revenue of each item sold will be donated to various charities and foundations attached to each PMA series. About PMA (Positive Movement Alliance) PMA is a universal lifestyle brand created to raise the consciousness of the “new urban” community. It embodies the complete essence of art, culture and fashion. It was established as an outlet for art in its highest form, created to express positive messages and strong positive influence. PMA creators, Greg Carroll, Courtney Smith and Chase Tafoya reflect the diversity of multiple genres, they represent “new urban” as skateboarders, musicians, artists, environmentalists and activists within the community. To learn more about PMA please visit them at www.pmauniverse.com

Thich Nhat Hanh - Peace is every Step.

“Every morning, when we wake up, we have twenty-four brand new hours to live.”

Shot on location at his current home in Maui in 2005. Ram Das engages you into a moment regarding your choice and arrangement of your birth and death. And outlays an understanding towards the embodiment of awareness.

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REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER FROM ANOTHER MOTHER!!

REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER FROM ANOTHER MOTHER!!

How to make a difference. One day at a time… Click on the 365 logo above.
365 Ways to Change the World started with the book. We realised there was a great deal of gloomy stuff happening in the world that just saddened and sometimes panicked us. We wanted to be positive, to see this as an opportunity to take action, to be part of the generation that turned the trend around. So we produced a very practical book, with everyday Actions that everyone could do - some of them are easier than others, some of them will need you to engage friends, some might cost some money, but all of them are fun, novel or enjoyable.Then we realised that people wanted to talk to each other about the actions they were taking, they wanted to share stories and contribute their own ideas for Actions. So our mission evolved to include community building. The core of what we do is still to offer, create and collate Actions, but we have also now created a virtual place where everyone can contribute where you can chat, be inspired, or just browse in a comfortable space.You will find links to other organisations and companies in the left column on most pages - they are all in the ‘ethical’ arena and again this is part of our strategy to create a community for sustainable lifestyles. The links might take you to fair trade retailers or ethical financial services or an environmental charity. We also have a book club that we regularly update and that you can also add suggestions to yourself.The key element of our mission though, is to be a forum for everyone - our community is for all ordinary individuals, regardless of whether you work in the sustainability sector or are a member of a charity or any other special criteria. We don’t think anyone is more righteous than anyone else, we don’t like that kind of hierarchy - we believe we can each contribute in our own way. Most of the 365 team don’t have a specialised background in ethical consumerism or anything as grand as that - we’re also ordinary people that just want to change the world through individual Actions.Thanks for reading so far - now go and have some fun looking around their site.

How to make a difference. One day at a time… Click on the 365 logo above.


365 Ways to Change the World started with the book. We realised there was a great deal of gloomy stuff happening in the world that just saddened and sometimes panicked us. We wanted to be positive, to see this as an opportunity to take action, to be part of the generation that turned the trend around. So we produced a very practical book, with everyday Actions that everyone could do - some of them are easier than others, some of them will need you to engage friends, some might cost some money, but all of them are fun, novel or enjoyable.

Then we realised that people wanted to talk to each other about the actions they were taking, they wanted to share stories and contribute their own ideas for Actions. So our mission evolved to include community building. The core of what we do is still to offer, create and collate Actions, but we have also now created a virtual place where everyone can contribute where you can chat, be inspired, or just browse in a comfortable space.

You will find links to other organisations and companies in the left column on most pages - they are all in the ‘ethical’ arena and again this is part of our strategy to create a community for sustainable lifestyles. The links might take you to fair trade retailers or ethical financial services or an environmental charity. We also have a book club that we regularly update and that you can also add suggestions to yourself.

The key element of our mission though, is to be a forum for everyone - our community is for all ordinary individuals, regardless of whether you work in the sustainability sector or are a member of a charity or any other special criteria. We don’t think anyone is more righteous than anyone else, we don’t like that kind of hierarchy - we believe we can each contribute in our own way. Most of the 365 team don’t have a specialised background in ethical consumerism or anything as grand as that - we’re also ordinary people that just want to change the world through individual Actions.

Thanks for reading so far - now go and have some fun looking around their site.

A Revealing documentary about the most promising treatment modality for drug dependence available. It is the only substance we know, which is capable of blocking acute withdrawal in opioid addicts as well as cocaine and alcohol. Although the FDA decided in 1993 that Ibogaine showed enough signs of being an effective tool in the treatment of addiction, money is the problem; this natural occurring molecule cannot be patented and is not a maintenance drug with addictive properties; reason for the pharmaceutical industry not to invest in its development… Educate yourself about this unique tool! Our vision of saving the many lives of people with a chemical dependence is only as strong as the people who support us: Please visit www.ibogainefilm.com and take action!

Evidence for giants nephilim rephaim Anunaki part 1

Interesting evidence and ideas presented to us by zecharia sitchin this is one of the quotes from the documentry…
‘History records the discovery of the planet Pluto as February 18, 1930., by astronomer Clyde Tombaugh. Yet, Pluto is clearly shown on the imprint taken from the Sumerian cylinder seal. There is also one additional planet. The one that scientists refer to as the mysterious Planet X. The yet undiscovered most distant member of our solar system.’

Choice - the most basic freedom we have. How do our daily decisions affect climate change, poverty, globalisation, our consumption and other people? This moving documentary combines stunning footage and emotive music to take us on a journey through our innermost being and the consequences of the choices we make. Trying to paint an overall picture of the world which we share with the rest of humanity, this movie is an inspiring manifesto for change

Charlie Rose interviews HH the Dalai Lama: about the Essence of His Belief

In Romania, witchcraft is a multi-million dollar business. TV used to be packed with ads for witches advertising spells. Then the government took the unusual step of banning witchcraft ads on tv.

“This advertising ban makes me feel I’m back in Communist times”, complains Witch Bratara. The government is concerned the adverts make Bucharest look backward. But witches feel their ancient craft is under threat. They are campaigning for the ban to be lifted. As one woman explains: “In Romania, every little village has its own witch”.

Planet X Theory, Nibiru and the Anunnaki

The idea that Earth has been visited by aliens at some point in the distant past is not a new one. In Sumer, the alien Gods were known as the Anunnaki. In Greece, the Annodoti. In the Celtic lore, the Tuatha de Danaan. In the Semetic scriptures (Torah, Talmud, Old Testament, and other Apocryphal texts like the Book of Enoch), they are called The Nephilim, The Sons of God, or The Watchers.

The gods themselves had their own monarchy, with laws of succession similar to our own, and they built a global empire upon the Earth, with great cities, temples and monuments, and mighty nations established on several continents. They created mankind as a slave race to work on their farms and in their gold mines, among other things. The Sumerian legends are very clear: man was made to bear the yoke of the gods. Man was separate from the gods, like a domesticated animal, and there was a great cultural taboo amongst the gods against sharing any of their sacred information with humanity, even things such as writing and mathematics. These gods ruled directly over Egypt, Mesopotamia, and the Indus Valley, and their rule is recorded in the histories of all three civilizations.

At some point, it is told, some of the gods broke rank. This is again recorded in just about every culture on Earth that has a written or oral history of legends. Some of the gods, finding human females most appealing, intermarried with them (breaking, of course, a major taboo within their own culture), and creating a race of human/god hybrids.

However, these actions (the interbreeding and sharing of secrets with humans) incurred the wrath of the Most High God, and a number of other gods who were disgusted by this interracial breeding. This sparked the massive and devastating battle of the gods that has come down to us in the legends of both the War in Heaven, and the Deluge. Then, in order to cleanse the Earth,s surface of the curse of humanity, they covered it with a flood. Interestingly, this flood is mentioned in the legends of almost every ancient culture on Earth.

These Anunnaki are said to occupy another planet in our solar system (known to scientists as ‘Planet X’). This planet is called Nibiru, and is situated somewhere beyond Pluto. This planet, unlike other planets in our solar system, moves clockwise, rather than counter clockwise. It was a collision of Nibiru with another planet in our solar system which created Earth.

Nibiru’s orbit passes thorough our solar system only once every 3,600 years, which is equal to one Nibiru year.

Many catastrophic events in the earth’s past can be explained by the 3600 year cycle of Nibiru. Depending on its distance from the earth at the time of passage, many Biblical disasters such as the Great Flood and the sinking of Atlantis can now be better understood. These events cyclically occure as a result of the immense gravitational pull this planet imposes on the earth and the other planets within the solar system.

http://www.TheShiftMovie.com

A movie being made by a movement.

What is The Shift? It’s the story of the most important moment of your life—when you stop striving and start arriving! It’s the choice you make to move toward a life that gathers up the pieces of your best, most fulfilled, most loving self. It’s the moment when you start living a life rich with meaning and begin playing the music you came here to play! Are you ready to make the shift that changes everything? When will you find the joy, the peace, and the love that you came here to give and to receive?