Peace Paradigm
Thursday, 30 September 2004
Back to the Steps... for living one's purpose with intention, per Wayne Dyer, paraphrased somewhat: Step 4: Ignore what anyone else tells you about your purpose ~! After all, opinions are a lot like armpits -- we all have a coupla of 'em. Regardless of what anyone can say to you, the truth about your feeling purposeful is that ONLY you can know it, and if you don't feel it in that inner place where a burning desire resides, it isn't your purpose. Your skills in an area -- for example, I'm a published technical, non-fiction and advertising writer -- my expertise is proven -- but it no longer makes my heart sing. It may be my "best" talent, but writing for hire is sheer punishment after 3 decades -- blogging being an exception, and this is a labor of love. What makes my heart sing today is simply being nice to ALL others, being supportive of everyone I meet in the best way I can, and stringing beads ~! I truly enjoy creating BIG beautiful, necklaces -- that is my "spiritual" turn-on. And, if I ever live in a populated area again, I'll take training to become a certified Grief Recovery Counselor (via http://grief-recovery.org) and strive to help mend broken hearts, leaving broken minds to the shrinks. Your purpose is between you and your Source, and the closer you get to what that field of intention looks and acts like, the more you'll know that you're being purposefully guided. You might have zero measurable aptitudes and skills in a given area, yet feel inwardly drawn to doing it. Forget the aptitude-test results, forget the absence of skills or know-how, and most importantly, ignore the opinions of others and listen to your heart.
Wednesday, 29 September 2004
Even God likes a good laugh ...
There were 3 good arguments that Jesus could have been Black, not Caucasian.
1. He called everyone "brother".
2. He liked Gospel.
3. He couldn't get a fair trial.
But then there were 3 equally good arguments that Jesus was Jewish
1. He went into His Fathers business.
2. He lived at home until he was 33.
3. He was sure his Mother was a virgin and his mother was sure he was God.
But then there were 3 equally good arguments that Jesus could have been Italian
1. He talked with his hands.
2. He had wine with every meal.
3. He used olive oil.
But then there were 3 equally good arguments that Jesus could have been a Californian
1. He never cut his hair.
2. He walked around barefoot all the time.
3. He started a new religion.
But then there were 3 equally good arguments that Jesus could have been Irish
1. He never got married.
2. He was always telling stories.
3. He loved green pastures.
But the most compelling evidence of all -- 3 proofs that Jesus could have been a woman
1. He fed a crowd at a moment's notice when there was no food.
2. He kept trying to get a message across to a bunch of men who just didn't get it.
3. And even when he was dead, he had to get up because there was more work to do.
Tuesday, 28 September 2004
Well, it worked ~! Other than for my snarky kid, the pow-wow weekend went swimingly -- literally and figuratively -- i found it easy to be nice to people who've treated me poorly, had a great time and danced so much i could barely WALK Monday morning ~! At least for the first three hours ~! So ready for part 3 of living life on purpose??? Here tiz:
Step 3: align your purpose with the field of intention. This is the most important thing you can do to fulfill your intentions. Being aligned with the universal field means having faith that the Creator knows why you're here, even if you don't. It means surrendering your "little" or human/limited mind to the big mind, and remembering that your purpose will be revealed in the same way that you were revealed. Purpose, too, is birthed from creativeness, kindness, love and receptivity to an endlessly abundant world. Keep this connection pure and you'll be guided in all your actions.
In tribal traditions, it was not uncommon for a person to have several names throughout a lifetime. One name was given at or shortly after birth, then around puberty, at vision quest, the young adult would fast and go off alone to 'seek their vision' and their name would be changed to reflect their 'purpose' as seen in their vision. This would be a name to remind them to 'stay on track' and life up to their purpose. Then, in later life, their name might change again, to reflect their accomplishments, e.g. success in battle, etc.
My "medicine" name, revealed after years of searching, and which I can no longer pronounce in Choctaw, is Brings-Together-Woman -- it's been my path and style to bring people 'together' -- to meet others whose friendship will benefit both, bringing information at the right time to the right person, etc. In putting Dyer's message into practice, he says to stay focused on lovingly asking, How may I use my innate talents and desire to serve? and the Universe will respond with the identical energy by asking you, How may I serve you?
Friday, 24 September 2004
Thursday, 23 September 2004
Step 2: Seize every opportunity, no matter how small, to give your life away in service. Get your ego out of your intention to live a life of purpose. Whatever it is that you want to do in life, make the primary motivation for your effort something or somebody other than your desire for gratification or reward.
The irony here is that your personal rewards will multiply when you're focused on giving rather than getting. Fall in love with what you are doing, and then let that love come from the deep, inner-dwelling place of Spirit. Then sell the feeling of love, enthusiasm, and joy generated by your efforts. (See more in The Poewr of Intention by Wayne Dyer).
Altho i started this blog to keep politics OUT of it, and present more positive material, the link below is worth sharing/thinking about, since many pulpits are NOT maintaining a separation of 'church and state' -- in fact, bushie is counting on his 'block' from the religious bunch. To me, if i were to be involved in a 'church', it would have to preach a LOT on values, integrity, honesty and help for those less fortunate in THIS lifetime, not yammer constantly about the 'next' one.
SCARED TO TALK POLITICS IN CHURCH?
By Brian McLaren, Sojourners
Maryland pastor Brian McLaren has tried everything: ignoring elections, urging people to vote without advocating for candidates, and speaking only on what the congregation already thinks. This time he plans to preach about election year issues that his flock may not already agree on -- but how can a preacher broaden his or her congregation's world view without alienating them?
Wednesday, 22 September 2004
How would you like to be living your life... on your own terms, fulfilling your 'real' purpose? Well, Wayne Dyer's book, The Power of Intention -- Learning to Co-create Your World Your Way has some nifty ideas / suggestions for doing just this. Over the next few days, i'll be sharing his ten ways to practice fulfilling one's intention to live life on purpose.
Step 1: Affirm that in an intelligent system, no one shows up by accident. The universal mind of intention (G-d to some) is responsible for all of creation. It knows what it's doing. We all came from that mind, and we're infinitely connected to it. There's meaning in our existence, and we have the capacity to live from a perspective of purpose. The first step is to know that you're here on purpose.
This is (may not be) not the same as knowing what you're supposed to do. Through life, what we do will change and shift. Our purpose is not about what we do, it's about 'beingness', that place within you from which your thoughts emerge. This is why we're called human beings rather than human doings ~!
Affirm in your own words, both in writing and in your thoughts, that you are here on purpose, and INTEND to live from this awareness at all times. Hold this thought -- you are NOT an accident of biology, conception and birth -- you ARE a divine reflection of divine Intention, here on purpose and with a purpose ~! Step 2 manana.
Tuesday, 21 September 2004
"Sometimes we look down on politics, criticizing it as dirty. However, if you look at it properly, politics in itself is not wrong. It is an instrument to serve human society. With good motivation—sincerity and honesty—politics becomes an instrument in the service of society. But when motivated by selfishness with hatred, anger, or jealousy, it becomes dirty."
—Dalai Lama Tenzin Gyatso"In our era, the road to holiness necessarily passes through the world of action."
—Dag HammarskjoldIt is not uncommon for "spiritually-oriented" folks to eschew politics as something nasty and dirty and they want to "rise above" it all -- well, t'aint possible. Everything is political. And while i try to refrain from politics on this blog, saving it for old hippie chic, this is an important link to consider as part of all our "spiritual duties": http://www.truthforpresident.org/spiritual.html
"If ever there was a time to get involved, speak up, and be counted—it is now. The world is begging to be healed of violence, brutality, and greed. We cannot be complacent or apathetic. We cannot hide from this world, nor escape it, nor transcend it. This is the year to bring the beauty of our hearts and souls into the world in real and telling ways. Let this be our task and our project.
This year, we will elect a new president. It is crucial that we all participate in this process. It is crucial that we understand what is at stake, that we educate ourselves about the issues, and that we vote our values in November.
More than 20 million U. S. adults practice yoga or meditate on a regular basis. Millions more actively explore the infinite mysteries of life through myriad other mystical and spiritual ways and means. Though following different paths, we are united—not by ideology, not by political or religious affiliation, not by race or social status, but by our collective deep longing for wisdom and peace, freedom and dignity, love and kindness.
Monday, 20 September 2004
Change is inevitable.
Change for the better is a full-time job.
-- Adlai Stevenson
Re: one reader's comment about "going Jewish", I'm headed that way, not there yet, but studying up and liking what i'm learning. I steadfastly believe that G-d is too big for any one religion or belief system, but that there are many paths to spiritual growth and practice -- if one doesn't "grow corn" for you, then there's another that will probably work for you. Most NON-Jews, like myself, have heard of Yom Kippur, this Sept. 24th, but don't have a clue what it really means -- other than maybe there was a war named for it (in Israel). Whether a practicing Jew, Christian or athiest, there's good medicine in the words below, taken from information on this High Holy day.
Yom Kippur, is a time of teshuva for everyone The rationale of teshuva is change. A person's actions reflect his beliefs, his character and his personality. When he repents, he is making a statement: "I am not the same person today as the one who committed the sin. I have changed and such an act no longer expresses the person I am today. I look back at the person who committed the sin, and I no longer see myself in him or identify with that act."
When this is a sincere process, God accepts it and takes note of the change. Since the person has changed, and the sin no longer reflects his character and personality as they are today, it is impossible to hold the person of today morally responsible and liable for the acts of a person who no longer exists, and God duly pardons the sin.
Sunday, 19 September 2004
Focus on Forgiveness... and overcoming betrayal.
"Forgiveness is a gift you give yourself. Because if someone else is responsible for your life, then you cannot move it forward. Forgiveness is simply reclaiming your own power."
A reader asks:
I've recently found out that my husband of many decades cheated on me on a regular basis, from the very beginning. I was very young, naive and with no life experience. And, I was madly in love with him, I trusted him, so much more that he would talk to me everyday about honesty, truthfulness, trust in each other, and so on. For me he was not only my husband, my lover, my closest friend, but also the father-figure I never had a chance to know, since I was only 2-years old, when my father died in an accident. Now that I know, I'm hurt, angry, I cannot get over it, and I make myself and him miserable. He gets very angry when I even mention what happened so many years ago. In spite of everything I still love him; he's the only love I ever had. Is there anything I can do to forgive and forget?
Quado responds:
First, give yourself some time. Realize that this was a shock, although, on another level you knew it all along. You knew and yet you denied it, because it was not what you wanted and needed in your life at the time. And so, your anger is double: you are angry with him for what he did and you are angry with yourself for seemingly being so naïve, but also, on another level, for not coming out and admitting to yourself what you suspected and really knew, intuitively. And so, your forgiveness must encompass not only him but also you, you as you were then and you as you are now.
And also, let us not forget your father and the forgiveness which must be extended to him for leaving you so early. For even though it was an accident, children have a way of taking death as a betrayal, and blaming not only the person who died, but also themselves, thinking that if only they had been more lovable, if only they had done everything right, somehow this would not have happened.
And really, is that not true with your husband as well? Underneath the anger, underneath the disbelief at the degree of betrayal involved, don't you somehow fear that it is your fault, that if somehow you have been more attractive, more lovable, more of a good wife, that this would not have happened? And so, you must not only deal with forgiveness of your husband, your father and yourself, but you must also realize, at a deep, deep level, that it was not your fault. It was not your fault that your father died and left you at such a tender age. It was not your fault that your husband did not leave his bachelor life when he married you. It was as it was and you did the best that you could. And even though you are upset and angry at them and at yourself, you are all that you need to be. You are surrounded by love and you are completely worthy of it, and deep, deep inside, you must come to learn this and accept it. There is nothing lacking in you. There is nothing that you could have done to change what was, in either case.
And now, instead of anger, you need to turn toward the new freedom which is rising in front of you. What you need to see is that you have been released. Released from this burden of thinking that if only you could be perfect that somehow this man would love you and be faithful to you. For trust me, at some level, underneath, you knew of his infidelity and thought that you could change it and change him if you would only make yourself better, a better wife, a better lover, somehow more complete and what he wanted. And now, you are released from this. Now, you are about to enter into the very best part of your life, a life where you are the foundation, a life in which you will deal with truth, not a denial of what is happening around you. A life built on your own truth.
There is much to do, of course, for you must discover who you are, without your continual attempt to please him and get him to love you. Now, you must love yourself and discover yourself. But you have achieved great release and great freedom through this piece of truth. And it is to be embraced in this spirit, with an understanding of what a gift it is, to be released from a life of lies and into a life of truth, of reality, of seeing and understanding and accepting things are they truly are.
And so, forgiveness is in order all around, yes, but also a deep gratitude for having been released from a fantasy and standing in the middle of a real and vibrant life sparkling with opportunity. For yes, you now have the opportunity to be all that you would like to be. You now have the opportunity to express yourself, to explore life openly and honestly and in a highly positive manner. You now have power. The power of who you are. The power of the knowledge that you are strong and capable, the knowledge that you always were, all along, and that this idea that you needed to have the love of a man to be fulfilled and complete was not true.
Focus on this. Focus on now building a life you want to live. And if you live it with your husband, excellent. If you choose to go your own way later at some point, that is a choice too. There is no right or wrong of it, just what is. Do not concern yourself with what the future will hold. Concern yourself with where you are right now and what you can do to open up your life, step out and be who you would like to be. Discover the woman who has been hiding all of these years in the shadow of a lie. Bring her out and let her shine.
And as for forgiveness, this is very necessary and very simple. Do not think of forgiveness as a gift you are giving to him, because you will then not want to give it. Why should you give him more than you already have? No, forgiveness is a gift you give yourself. Because if you do not forgive, if you continue to hold someone else responsible for your life, blaming them for the way things were and are, then you cannot move your life forward. Forgiveness is simply reclaiming your own power. Forgiveness is the agreement with yourself not to dwell on the past but to gently release it and let it be. You cannot change it in any event, so you might as well just let it go. And with it, release all the blame of yourself as you were then, the blame of your father for deserting you, the blame of your husband for betraying you and lying to you. Just release it all and focus into now. Right now.
And by saying release, what I mean is a decision to release it and also a policing of your mind. When you find that thought starting up again, when you find yourself dwelling in the past, then just bring yourself gently into now. Tell the thought to go away and gently pull yourself into now, and ask yourself, how are things now? Is everything OK now? What can I do right now which will move me forward into a better life, a life which is made up of the elements I think are important in my life?
So often, the greatest disappointments are also the greatest releases, for you are suddenly released of burdens you did not even realize you were carrying around. And now, you have been released of an enormous burden, the burden of thinking that if only you could just be perfect enough, that your father and husband would finally love you enough. Release yourself from this. Realize that you are perfect exactly as you are. You are surrounded by love on every side and you are deeply worthy of it. There is nothing you have to do to prove you are lovable. You simply are. There is nothing you have to do to be good enough to deserve love. You deserve it exactly as you are.
Embark now on the best period of your life. It lies out in front of you, sparkling with possibility, sparkling with truth and clarity. Awaken each day with gratitude, filling yourself with the blessings of your life, the greatest blessing being your own deep knowledge that you are enough, you are more than enough, you are all you need to be to create a wonderful life for yourself. Own this. Reclaim it, along with your power. Get out and finally live.
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Saturday, 18 September 2004
A Paradox:
Question: Ever since I was firmly jolted, literally, onto a spiritual path three years ago, I have continually heard two things. One is that we are the creators of our lives, that we are in charge and have never been victims. The other is that, we are not in control and should not even try to be. W you please help me to gain some comprehension about this, the ultimate paradox?
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ANS. This is an excellent question and I am delighted to have an opportunity to respond to something which confuses many people.
On the one hand, truth is a paradox and you will be offered many paradoxes which you must just accept. But that acceptance needs to be on a basis not of confusion, but of a feeling of rightness, that it makes sense on some level. In this instance, I believe I can clarify this issue for you by asking you to view your life as existing on multiple levels.
You are on this physical level, and here you are ruled by the mind and the ego, or the personality, and this ego/mind wants very much to be in charge, to control, to make rigid plans and force the world to adhere to them. This ego lives in the past and in the future and is dominated by fear and doubt. The ego/mind is deeply afraid and so tries to exert control, tries to form a world which is known and safe, or at least familiar, and when this fails, when the world is not fully under control, then the ego/mind spins out into the future, into worry and anxiety.
But above the level of this physical life is the soul self. Picture the soul self as a glowing ball of energy on a level above the physical, and a golden cord of energy flowing down from the soul self to this projected physical self. For some people in the shadow world of the physical, there is very little golden energy flowing down; the cord is twisted and tangled, and the fear and darkness seem to dominate. For others, for those who have opened up to the spiritual, the light is flowing strongly, and in the moment when they are completely open to it, life feels as peaceful and loving as the soul self, for the soul self is made of peace and love and joy, and also contains a deep knowledge of all that is.
And above all of this is the level higher, which is the all, the great one, the great silence. And there, it is. That is all. It is. And at that level, all are one. Nothing is separate and differentiated. All are one.
And now, your question. At the level of the soul self, you have created your life. You have projected down this physical form into the physical dimension, and it is your creation. And so, if you can but lift yourself up into your soul self and place your request there, then the soul self can create things differently, for all of the power resides there. But if you are not well-connected with your own source of power, that being your own soul self, and the cord is closed off, then you are at the mercy of your mind/ego who turns to the darkness of fear instead of light.
The purpose of meditation is to quiet that mind, at least for brief moments between the busy thoughts, and reach up into your own soul self and allow the connection to form and expand. And meditations on abundance are simply a planting of the seed of your desires within the abundant universe as made possible through the open connection to your soul self, which is achieved during meditation.
And so, in this way, and through the connection with the soul self, you are the creator of your own world.
And as such, of course, you cannot be a victim, for you own what happens to you. But you own this at the level of the soul self, not at the level of the physical self. It is up to you to open the flow up to the spiritual level to influence what happens in spiritually creative ways.
And as for control, the control which the mind/ego tries to exert here, yes, you are asked to leave that, to release that. For trying to control, trying to plan and make rigid schedules, simply does not work. For all you can plan, here at the level of the mind and physical body, is something which you have already experienced. All you can plan is to repeat what you already know, for the creative self is within the soul self, not the physical self.
If you read interviews with truly creative artists, they often talk about how they are not really the creators, that the creation comes from God, or words to that effect. That is because the truly original, the truly creative, comes from the soul self, up on the level higher which is of course, also the level of God, depending on your preferred metaphor.
And so, to open yourself to new things, to truly creative living, you must strive to open up the channel to the spiritual self, for it is there that the truly original ideas spring. It is there that the desires are fulfilled, but they are fulfilled not in the ways you envision on the physical level, but in miraculous ways, serendipitous ways, for the soul self is truly creative and does not repeat old patterns. The soul self creates from a deep knowing of what your purpose is and what you truly wish.
You in this physical form have free will, the choice to ignore the soul self and the voices which speak to you, the feeling of rightness in your center, and all of the help which surrounds you at all times. You can choose, instead, to try to control. You can live life as a constant battle against what others do, against what is around you, pushing and shoving and striving all the time. And you will have some success and some failure along the way.
Or, you can create differently. You can envision what you like, open up your channel to your soul self through meditation, placing an intent there in the communication you are establishing, and then let it be. Let your soul self create for you in whatever way she sees fit. For she knows far more than you do. She is up there on that level above you as a bright glowing ball next to the other bright glowing balls, and they are in deep communication. Not only are they in deep communication at that level, but they are also only one level away from the ultimate connection and togetherness; they touch the edge of the great all where there is no separation and differentiation at all. They touch this and are a part of this, and so, your soul self is able to know exactly what needs to be done to fulfill the intention you have placed.
And so, you see, there is no conflict in the two concepts. You are creating your life. You are the ultimate creator of what is. But here, on this physical level, you must just send up your desire and then let it go. Do not try and strive and focus on control. And do not be afraid, for you are in excellent hands. After all, you are your own creator. But how you may choose to create, how you may choose to manifest a particular desire is the great wonder of it all, and all you can do here, at this level, is watch in wonder, observe and respond, pick the jewels up out of the grass and marvel at how it all works. Little miracles, all around you, sparkling and dancing in the sun. Ah, how lucky you are!
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Friday, 17 September 2004
I'm not Jewish (YET), but will prolly convert one of these days... and I enjoy studying the traditions of Judaism... as well as other religions/spiritual practices. And reflection is always a good thing... whether "soyal", the ten days of quiet observed by the Hopi in January or the "circling up" we used to do in my annual xmas open house, do a "give-away" and go 'round the circle with each person taking a turn at sharing their gains, losses and highlights of the year just completed, as well as what they hoped for (INTENDED) for the coming year. Whether alone or in a group, on your birthday, the New Year's day observed by the Chinese or in the western world, it always serves us to reflect upon where we've been and where we're going.
Rosh Hashanah was yesterday, but still wanted to share this, below:
Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, is a time of reflection and personal and spiritual growth. We think of our family, our friends and those who have left us (but remain in our hearts). We think of the challenges we have faced, the accomplishments we have achieved, and the opportunities to improve in the coming year.
On Rosh Hashanah, we eat apples dipped in honey, a symbol of our wish for a sweet New Year. With that tradition in mind, we send you all of our well wishes for a wonderful (and sweet) New Year.
L'Shanah Tovah Tikatevuh - May you be written and inscribed for a good and bountiful year.
Tuesday, 14 September 2004
"These are the best of times. These are the orst of times." -- Charles Dickens, David Copperfield According to ancient Kabbalists, the hebrew year 5760 (or our 2000 ad) marks a new era that the Zohar describes w/ two words: Woe and Blessed. Woe refers to a time of great upheaval, terror and pain, affecting us personally and globally. Throughout this era or torment, the egocentric nature of man will be erradicated from his nature. The intense pressure will finally break the resolve of the ego, and man will at last recognize the value and wisdom associated w/ treating others w/ nothing less than human dignity -- be it his rival and colleague at work, or his enemy on the other side of the globe. According to the Kabbalists, during this time of Woe, the immune system of man will be under attack. Diseases, new and old strains, will torment us. Globally, there will be wars, acts of terror, the destruction of the environment, the ruin of our drinking water, and other calamities involving and affecting Jews, Christians, Moslems, and all humanity. Through these various global and personal tragedies, man will come to realize that the treasures procured through the ego are illusionary and fleeting, and come at a high cost. Man will pull together when the world around them is tragically ripped apart. Zohar also says of this time: Blessed refers to a time of peace, tranquility, enlightenment and eternal fulfillment. Disease will be decimated. Chaos will no longer exist. Joy will be everywhere. Quite the opposite of Woe. So what's the message? BOTH destinies are possible. Both fates are options for us to choose via our free will. So how do we control our fate? How do we ensure that we find ourselves in the universe of Blessed, as opposed to the universe of Woe? To be continued. But throughout the book on power of Kabbalah, he stresses learning to NOT react to every little (or large) 'trigger' -- rather to be proactive -- more than just rolling w/ the punches, tho. When we are 'reactive", it's almost like acting on impulse or from instinct -- no thought to the consequences. Being "proactive" is acting or speaking after insightful and careful deliberation, whether that takes a millisecond or 24 hours -- to assure our "calculated" response comes from a place of peace and love -- doing no harm.
Monday, 13 September 2004
Love thy neighbor as thyself.
All the rest is merely commentary.
Now go and learn.
The other stands for joy, peace, love, hope, sharing serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, friendship, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion, and faith.
This same fight is going on inside you, and inside every other person, too."
They thought about it for a minute and then one child asked his grandfather, "Which wolf will win, grandfather?"
The old Cherokee simply replied..."The one you feed."
Sunday, 12 September 2004
Are you "proactive" or "reactive"? For the second time, I just finished a read of The Power of Kabbalah by Yehuda Berg, and i may go back for a third time. I loaned the book to a coupla friends, and they BOTH want to re-read it -- yet it's short, simple and to the point: we create our own "reality", not by banging things into place physically -- although many take that direct approach, but rather where we place our "attention" and how we direct our thoughts.
I believe it is a truism that what we "think on" is what we draw or attract to us -- focus on the negative, and more bad stuff comes our way -- now i'm NOT a "pollyanna" and my head usually isn't stuck in the sand, (or in any other dark, moist place), but i have noticed that i just simply FEEL BETTER when i make a conscious decision NOT to focus on all the negative stuff -- be it "out there" in Dan Rather's world news, where i have little control over "stuff", or in my own life, where i can evoke change(s).
It's a CHOICE -- a conscious choice -- where i focus my attention and what i "dwell on" in my mind's activities. So, in the time to come, i hope to share some of the tools in my toolkit, here, that are valuable, imho. Tune in tomorrow for more on Global (and personal) Transformation.
