There are Three Ways to Govern.
There are four words which are used in the definition of governing. They can be switched out with other words, depending on the philosophical leaning of the philosopher.
In this article, I will focus on the pairing of these 4 words and the effect of the pairing. In the pairing, the syntax of the words is changed, but not the general meaning. In this exercise, we will see a pattern which is repeated through out our lives, in the moment, over time and in place.
The four words are Government, Central, Control, and Self. I have found these words are the focus words of the actions we choose to take in our lives. I would suggest that every choice we make is shaped in some way by our relationship to these words. Choice is shaped by our moral character. These words shape our moral character which is our personality.
Each of these four words describes a priority in our lives. The priorities they represent each opposes the others. The conflict between these priorities is what shapes the individual. I would like to suggest that how we relate to the meaning of each of these words in our own lives shapes our choices. I also suggest that our moral character, which is very fluid because it is always developing, shapes our personality. I discuss this development of our moral character and the creation of our personalities in more detail in other posts.
I will list the first pairing as Central Government / Self Control. The best example for this context is the family. Two responsible adults are given the Central Government of the organization and all members of the organization are given the law from Central Government by which they must control themselves by in order to be able to function within the organization. Consequences of failing in Self Control are immediate and clear. Failure to operate the Central Government properly is immediately clear.
The second pairing might be Central Control / Self Governing. Perhaps the Best Example of this is Religion. The ideas of government are clearly defined by the religion, it is taught to its followers and the followers govern themselves.
The third pairing can best be seen in the example of Political Government. This would be the pairing of Government Control / Self Center. Here is where the government of supply and demand takes place. It is necessary to recognize the current supply, control the use of the supply as well as the obtaining of more supply and then the distribution of the supply. We can see in this equation that commerce, as in the flow between supply and demand, is regulated by governments of nations. We shape those governments by the political voice of the people.
I will carry this discussion on in the future. Its vast consequences are instructive to us all.
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Three Dimensions of Life
We all struggle with how and what to govern and be governed by. There is an innate need to be independent. It is a good and natural thing where by we learn and grow. Growth cannot come if we are not learning and we can not learn unless we act upon the things we are taught. So it is critical for all of us to experience independence.
On the other hand, we cannot be taught if there is not a place and a time and a teacher for instruction. I need to clearly state that there is a difference between instruction and learning. Instruction comes at a time, a place and with a teacher. Learning happens as instruction is applied to a person's life. And if the instruction does not work for a particular person, then further instruction must be sought. By carefully working together, the instructor and the student can adapt to the student's need, whether it is clarification or a new angle of view or exercise.The teacher and student must explore all of these in order to experience success. A true student will inspire a teacher to learn as much as the student, though hopefully on a higher level.
By learning, the student and the teacher lift up together.
On the other hand, there is need for boundaries in each time and place. In such a time and place as an individual finds themselves, the individual must acknowledge that they support and conform to the boundaries which apply to that time and space.
There are four types of boundaries. They are codes, mandates, regulations and laws. The relationship of the four boundaries creates the Law Relationship Systems.
The key to growth is to use boundaries to leverage one's self to a higher level or plane of learning. This is what we commonly call government. The form of the boundaries is created and supported by those governed by the boundaries. That must be done in a forum where all who are governed are part of the discussion of the boundaries. And there must be structure to the forum and the formation of the government.
And so it is that we have 3 methodologies or dimensions of life. The first is the one of independence. The second is learning. The third is boundaries.
On the other hand, we cannot be taught if there is not a place and a time and a teacher for instruction. I need to clearly state that there is a difference between instruction and learning. Instruction comes at a time, a place and with a teacher. Learning happens as instruction is applied to a person's life. And if the instruction does not work for a particular person, then further instruction must be sought. By carefully working together, the instructor and the student can adapt to the student's need, whether it is clarification or a new angle of view or exercise.The teacher and student must explore all of these in order to experience success. A true student will inspire a teacher to learn as much as the student, though hopefully on a higher level.
By learning, the student and the teacher lift up together.
On the other hand, there is need for boundaries in each time and place. In such a time and place as an individual finds themselves, the individual must acknowledge that they support and conform to the boundaries which apply to that time and space.
There are four types of boundaries. They are codes, mandates, regulations and laws. The relationship of the four boundaries creates the Law Relationship Systems.
The key to growth is to use boundaries to leverage one's self to a higher level or plane of learning. This is what we commonly call government. The form of the boundaries is created and supported by those governed by the boundaries. That must be done in a forum where all who are governed are part of the discussion of the boundaries. And there must be structure to the forum and the formation of the government.
And so it is that we have 3 methodologies or dimensions of life. The first is the one of independence. The second is learning. The third is boundaries.
Friday, August 6, 2010
Metal Tiger Year
The earth and its position in the Universe follows a pattern. It can be viewed as the economy of God. If we understand the economy of God, we can understand how to pray.
I find it interesting that while this year's pillar contains absolutely no water, there has been an over abundance of water on the earth. The water has been stirred up and moving. It has polluted itself by its own actions and it has been polluted by oil.
The amazing thing about the oil which has spilled out of the bowls of the earth, is that the cause of the spilling has each time been an event involving a quirk of nature over which man had not control and was unaware of for sometime. Then suddenly the eruption of events has made it very clear to the race of men that something was very wrong. There is a pattern here which I would like to understand better.
I find it interesting that while this year's pillar contains absolutely no water, there has been an over abundance of water on the earth. The water has been stirred up and moving. It has polluted itself by its own actions and it has been polluted by oil.
The amazing thing about the oil which has spilled out of the bowls of the earth, is that the cause of the spilling has each time been an event involving a quirk of nature over which man had not control and was unaware of for sometime. Then suddenly the eruption of events has made it very clear to the race of men that something was very wrong. There is a pattern here which I would like to understand better.
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Stomach and Parathyroid
This month of August, which by the solar calendar began on July 21 is one in which panic attacks can come pouring on in full force. It is because parathyroid is right up there is the Thymus and Mammary Glands which are involved in the pain of panic attacks. The Thymus is an organ involved in the Central Control meridian. the Mammary Gland is the organ in Circulation which is directly linked to the nurturing of the Heart.
When we EFT for the Stomach and the Parathyroid to sooth and lubricate the body, the Thymus and the Mammary glands calm and the panic attack goes away.
When we EFT for the Stomach and the Parathyroid to sooth and lubricate the body, the Thymus and the Mammary glands calm and the panic attack goes away.
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Hydaration, Salts, Minerals and Bone
During the months of early summer (the Fire element of the acupuncture chart) hydration is critical. In the Fire months of April/May, drinking water is critical. As we move into June/July, the issue becomes keeping enough minerals to be able to retain water.
When a body becomes sluggish and lethargic during the day, the most common reason will be a lack of salts. Table salt is a source of salt if nothing else is available or if the dehydration has turned into heat exhaustion or heat stroke. However, the very best source of salts in a mild case of low salts or dehydration is a few tablets of Natrum Sulph 30X, Kali Mur. 30X, Natrum Mur 30X, and Kali Phos 30X. Most good health food stores will carry them. They are a must in my medicine cabinet.
One example of how critical salts and minerals are developed when I observed clients who had experienced a severe flu or heat exhaustion. In both cases, a fever developed and even after the person was through with the flu or out of the heat and both had drunk copious amounts of water, the fever became a low grade fever which did not go away. It persisted and occasionally would become serious once again. Finally, a good dose of sea salt w/minerals was give and in each case, recover began immediately. However, the fever had done damage. The salts and minerals had to be given, sparingly and with careful monitoring until the individuals had recovered.
There is something in this that links to Lung and Large Intestine which use minerals for endurance.
When a body becomes sluggish and lethargic during the day, the most common reason will be a lack of salts. Table salt is a source of salt if nothing else is available or if the dehydration has turned into heat exhaustion or heat stroke. However, the very best source of salts in a mild case of low salts or dehydration is a few tablets of Natrum Sulph 30X, Kali Mur. 30X, Natrum Mur 30X, and Kali Phos 30X. Most good health food stores will carry them. They are a must in my medicine cabinet.
One example of how critical salts and minerals are developed when I observed clients who had experienced a severe flu or heat exhaustion. In both cases, a fever developed and even after the person was through with the flu or out of the heat and both had drunk copious amounts of water, the fever became a low grade fever which did not go away. It persisted and occasionally would become serious once again. Finally, a good dose of sea salt w/minerals was give and in each case, recover began immediately. However, the fever had done damage. The salts and minerals had to be given, sparingly and with careful monitoring until the individuals had recovered.
There is something in this that links to Lung and Large Intestine which use minerals for endurance.
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Food for the Stomach/Parathroid
This month, we must be careful to not be too hard on ourselves or our stomachs. We will carry around a lot of self-hatred or guilt. We will easily blame ourselves for anything that is in the least uncomfortable or unhappy for us. If we are trained to bully when in pain, we will turn that blame on anyone else at the slightest provocation. A good dose of EFT on the subject will eliminate a lot of the stress. One does not need to know the issues.
So, to build a healthier body, we need to watch and have fun with what we eat. When do we feel the most self-hatred, or the most irritated by ourselves and others? 3hours after eating, when do we feel the most satisfaction and appreciation? Share what you learn with me.
Here is some information about foods which may be helpful during this month. Scientists have recently learned that nitric oxide is critical for the neurotransmitters of the brain and other nerves in the body. Nitric Oxide also causes the blood vessels to dilate, especially in the mucous membranes of the body., increasing blood flow and regulating elimination of the important mucous.
These factors lead to a more resilient and resistant mucous membrane. (Dr. Joel Peterson, Uppsala University, Dept. of Medical Cell Biology, 2008). Anti-inflammatory drugs damage the gastrointestinal tract (in other words, the mucous that lines the stomach and every other organ, especially every part of digestion from smelling to eliminating).
The consumption of foods high in nitrates which the stomach by itself then processes in to nitric oxide, cause the lining of the stomach and the rest of the body with mucous membranes to be able to 'regulate the elimination of the important mucous.' This should reduce the need for anti-inflammatory drugs because the mucous is regulated. If anti-inflammatory drugs must be used, this study showed that eating foods high in nitrates will help to protect the stomach and other mucous membranes from the damage caused by the anti-inflammatory drugs.
Which foods which nitrates? All FRESH vegetables. The highest are spinach, Lettuce (dark green), curly Kale, beet roots, radishes and green cauliflower. Cooking reduces the nitrates in vegetables. Some nitrites are found in meat. Nitrites are the step in the metabolic process after nitrates and before nitric oxide.
So try to enjoy as much fresh produce as possible during this month. It should help your stomach. And if you do not have an appetite for these foods, a little work with EFT will help in that matter.
So, to build a healthier body, we need to watch and have fun with what we eat. When do we feel the most self-hatred, or the most irritated by ourselves and others? 3hours after eating, when do we feel the most satisfaction and appreciation? Share what you learn with me.
Here is some information about foods which may be helpful during this month. Scientists have recently learned that nitric oxide is critical for the neurotransmitters of the brain and other nerves in the body. Nitric Oxide also causes the blood vessels to dilate, especially in the mucous membranes of the body., increasing blood flow and regulating elimination of the important mucous.
These factors lead to a more resilient and resistant mucous membrane. (Dr. Joel Peterson, Uppsala University, Dept. of Medical Cell Biology, 2008). Anti-inflammatory drugs damage the gastrointestinal tract (in other words, the mucous that lines the stomach and every other organ, especially every part of digestion from smelling to eliminating).
The consumption of foods high in nitrates which the stomach by itself then processes in to nitric oxide, cause the lining of the stomach and the rest of the body with mucous membranes to be able to 'regulate the elimination of the important mucous.' This should reduce the need for anti-inflammatory drugs because the mucous is regulated. If anti-inflammatory drugs must be used, this study showed that eating foods high in nitrates will help to protect the stomach and other mucous membranes from the damage caused by the anti-inflammatory drugs.
Which foods which nitrates? All FRESH vegetables. The highest are spinach, Lettuce (dark green), curly Kale, beet roots, radishes and green cauliflower. Cooking reduces the nitrates in vegetables. Some nitrites are found in meat. Nitrites are the step in the metabolic process after nitrates and before nitric oxide.
So try to enjoy as much fresh produce as possible during this month. It should help your stomach. And if you do not have an appetite for these foods, a little work with EFT will help in that matter.
Sunday, August 1, 2010
August: Emotions and the Stomach/Parathyriod
The yin emotions of stomach/parathyroid are shame and humiliation. These are tempered by the yang of self-confidence and self-worth. The label of the acupuncture chart is disgust. This English word, translated from Chinese, does not fully and adequately demonstrate the depth of the personal aspect of this month’s emotions. And it does not recognize the temperance of yin/yang which, in good health, balances this month.
The Old Testament and most of the New Testament scribes had anything linked with the Yin (in their minds, this meant feminine, even though there is Yin in all things) deleted from the record or changed, wherever possible to eliminate any association with women. In the minds of the Judaizers, who were not the first altering scribes of the original religion, and who rewrote the holy books in 600 A.D. as Leaders of the Jews at Jerusalem, women should be banned from participation in all parts of religion.
These scribes were eventually largely influential in rewriting the books of the Old and New Testament which we now have and eliminating scores of other books. No book we have as Pseudepigraphal or Apocryphal literature was safe, nor are they clean because of the agendas which were written into the later editions which archaeologists have found.
I point this out, because shame and humiliation are seen in these books of scripture, as indications of sin, rather than tools of introspection. Christianity also labels much of what is involved in self-worth and self-confidence (ego) as sinful. On top of this perspective, contemporary psychology and motivational speakers, as well as many others, see the main goal of life as being the creation of self-worth and self-confidence in every individual, with little regard for self-introspection and personal morality (guilt and shame).
If instead, when each of these aspects, Self-Worth/(Guilt & Shame)and Self-Confidence/Self-Introspection is seen as balanced dimensions of our own self-definition, we can come to the here and now of our reality and love ourselves in that reality. True self-love is to have hope. Hope is to know through the testifying of the spirit of promise that we have salvation within our grasp, if we will accept it, because our actions are acceptable. Through Self-Introspection we know instinctively what is correct action. We all have the gift of guilt and shame which manifest to us what course of action will lead to hope. (See reference below)
When we have hope, we will neither accept humiliation nor give it. If our Stomach/Parathyroid is not healthy, then we will accept humiliation and give it unintentionally. No matter how much hope we may have learned to hold on to, we will not feel it. By using EFT, we can address this issue and allow ourselves the freedom of a healthy stomach/parathyroid which will then allow us to feel and express Hope to others.
(Reference: Psychologist Anthony Scioli (2006) has developed an integrative theory of hope that consists of four elements: attachment, mastery, survival, and spirituality. This approach incorporates contributions from psychology, anthropology, philosophy and theology as well as classical and contemporary literature and the arts.)
The Old Testament and most of the New Testament scribes had anything linked with the Yin (in their minds, this meant feminine, even though there is Yin in all things) deleted from the record or changed, wherever possible to eliminate any association with women. In the minds of the Judaizers, who were not the first altering scribes of the original religion, and who rewrote the holy books in 600 A.D. as Leaders of the Jews at Jerusalem, women should be banned from participation in all parts of religion.
These scribes were eventually largely influential in rewriting the books of the Old and New Testament which we now have and eliminating scores of other books. No book we have as Pseudepigraphal or Apocryphal literature was safe, nor are they clean because of the agendas which were written into the later editions which archaeologists have found.
I point this out, because shame and humiliation are seen in these books of scripture, as indications of sin, rather than tools of introspection. Christianity also labels much of what is involved in self-worth and self-confidence (ego) as sinful. On top of this perspective, contemporary psychology and motivational speakers, as well as many others, see the main goal of life as being the creation of self-worth and self-confidence in every individual, with little regard for self-introspection and personal morality (guilt and shame).
If instead, when each of these aspects, Self-Worth/(Guilt & Shame)and Self-Confidence/Self-Introspection is seen as balanced dimensions of our own self-definition, we can come to the here and now of our reality and love ourselves in that reality. True self-love is to have hope. Hope is to know through the testifying of the spirit of promise that we have salvation within our grasp, if we will accept it, because our actions are acceptable. Through Self-Introspection we know instinctively what is correct action. We all have the gift of guilt and shame which manifest to us what course of action will lead to hope. (See reference below)
When we have hope, we will neither accept humiliation nor give it. If our Stomach/Parathyroid is not healthy, then we will accept humiliation and give it unintentionally. No matter how much hope we may have learned to hold on to, we will not feel it. By using EFT, we can address this issue and allow ourselves the freedom of a healthy stomach/parathyroid which will then allow us to feel and express Hope to others.
(Reference: Psychologist Anthony Scioli (2006) has developed an integrative theory of hope that consists of four elements: attachment, mastery, survival, and spirituality. This approach incorporates contributions from psychology, anthropology, philosophy and theology as well as classical and contemporary literature and the arts.)
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