"Two-thirds of Americans no longer trust each other says poll conducted last monthAn AP-GfK poll conducted last month found that Americans are suspicious of each other in everyday encountersLess than one-third expressed a lot of trust in clerks who swipe their credit cards, drivers on the road, or people they meet when travelingPeople stopped trusting … Continue reading Day 229: Two Thirds of Americans Don’t Trust Each Other
Month: November 2013
Day 228: Sorry I’m not Qualified to Understand That
Isn't it fascinating how we have all these scientific research groups and research centers and foundations with all these people with college degrees studying the effects of Poverty? For example this latest one: Children from families where the average income is £324 a week are 'more likely to suffer from ADHD' than wealthier ones http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2513902/Children-families-average-income-324-week-likely-suffer-ADHD-wealthier-ones.html#ixzz2lzW8fy2Z It's fascinating because … Continue reading Day 228: Sorry I’m not Qualified to Understand That
Day 227: The Myth of Conscious Buying
I went to buy a winter jacket today because it's getting pretty cold where I live. Now, in case you didn't know, high quality, well made, brand name winter jackets such as insulated parkas, down jackets, fleece lined jackets, etc, when purchased new and in season, will cost you around $100 at the 'low end', … Continue reading Day 227: The Myth of Conscious Buying
Day 226: Living Income Guaranteed will Prevent Destruction of Homes
"A victim of a monster tornado that ravaged Washington, Illinois on Sunday has revealed the heartbreaking moment he watched the storm destroy his 'dream house'.Speaking with a bandage across his face, Kris Lancaster vowed to rebuild the home - now reduced to rubble - where he and his wife Mandy have raised their children for … Continue reading Day 226: Living Income Guaranteed will Prevent Destruction of Homes
Day 225: Grey’s Anatomy: The Immaturity of Love
I've been watching the Grey's Anatomy series, which is a great show to watch to see examples of how ridiculous and immature our accepted definition of relationships really is.In the beginning of the series, we're introduced to a group of surgical interns freshly arrived at the fictional Seattle Grace Hospital. One of the first story … Continue reading Day 225: Grey’s Anatomy: The Immaturity of Love
Day 224: How can we See if we only see Thoughts?
The Consciousness of the Tiger Part 1In this interview the Tigers share how they see within their existence as Tigers, and perspective is given on how in our minds, when we're experiencing a thought come up, and we're following this thought and participating in it and focusing on it --- it's like we're seeing only … Continue reading Day 224: How can we See if we only see Thoughts?
Day 223: Watching TV with Self Awareness Part 2
Continuing from the last post where I gave the following example of an experience coming up when watching a specific scene in the movie 'A History of Violence':"For example, a point that had come up before, which I've since dealt with, is when I was watching a scene in the movie A History of Violence, … Continue reading Day 223: Watching TV with Self Awareness Part 2
Day 222: Dying in the Desert in Search of Money
"Horrific deaths of 87 migrants - including 48 children - who died of thirst in the Niger desert after their buses broke down on desperate journey to AlgeriaSeven men, 32 women and 48 children found near the Algerian borderBodies were badly decomposed and had been eaten, possibly by jackalsFound scattered across a 20km radius in … Continue reading Day 222: Dying in the Desert in Search of Money