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Empowering our species. An open journal written by and reinforcing the integrity of the masses.
Charles Darwin
“It is worthy of remark that a belief constantly inculcated during the early years of life, whilst the brain is impressible, appears to acquire almost the nature of an instinct; and the very essence of an instinct is that it is followed independently of [conscious] reason.”
I would like with your help to create a compendium of tools for the express purpose of passing on to new generations the most salient of truths and wisdom.
I have chosen to focus my energies on 10 strategies which are said to be used in controlling the masses. I figure if I can arm our children against being manipulated unawares then maybe their generation will be better equipped to do what is necessary for our survival as an evolving species.
I am asking that you take some time reading each of the ideals, then offer your opinion or make changes to the original affirmation I have provided.
Please use the rating system provided by TED to vote for those comments you feel best addressed the idea being discussed.
I am open to suggestions.
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Ray Bannatyne
I wanted to find some truth in this poor crucified fool. Self-abnegation is not a comfortable concept for a bright child who is under ego attack from a caregiver.
I was intrigued enough to have always kept near me the crucifix my grandmother gave me at age ten.
I have learned that 'example' is the most basic way of serving the world.
And I have adopted the physicians dictum in all of my life
'First, do no harm."
It saves much barging, blurting, and misdirected and judgmental lecturing.
Honesty such that one can take a child's criticism.
Reading to my kids
Being unashamed to express my estimation of or love
especially for those who might need it.
A trust in my sense of nuance
An adult in this world must expect to be corrected by 'youth'
respectfully
or not.
I believe that a gentle answer will turn away all but the most obstreperous wrath.
I don't go 'Death Wish'
but I won't 'shut up'
I will stand up and be accountable
My children, 20 and 16, seem to respect my path.
Today I am 56.
Even now I " know "where my children are
one child needs my respectful distance
I am responsible for feeding our connection
my other feeds off our conversations begun before he was babbling
and playing with his fingers and toes.
Anyway Wayne I am behind your action
I'll check back on your conversation.
Indigo Ray
Wayne Busby 30+
I hope with three days left that more people who are interested will submit there ideas.