Only in perception can one escape from duality. Moving from perception to Oneness comes from allowing Divine order to manifest without any interference from your ego. A chaotic and stressful being succumbs to the distractions of perception. Go within and relax in the peace and stillness. It is there that the reality of your Divine purpose is given through the grace of God. ~Dean A. Banks, D.D.

A Course In Manipulation

If you are unsure of your life and want an escape, may I suggest A Course In Manipulation (ACIM). It will describe to you how everything is an illusion and whatever we do doesn’t really matter; except to us and our perceptions. By realizing that nothing ‘unreal’ really exists we come to an understanding that nothing real can ever be threatened. As a result, we discover the peace of God. Only the spirit is real and all perceptions of the perceived dualistic reality are illusions and don’t really matter. I can agree with this in a spiritual sense, but not in a practical one. By removing the focus from the majesty of ALL creation we are being subtly manipulated away from the reality of creation. We are being sold a bill of goods based on someone else’s perceptions of ‘non-duality’. Go within and experience the beauty and peace of the Divine every day and bring that peace with you when you pay the electric bill, the rent and buy groceries. Try not to convince any of them that they can provide their services and products without you paying for them; after all, it really doesn’t matter. ~Dean A. Banks, D.D.

Not Separate

Knowing yourself means that you come to an understanding that you are NOT separate from the Divine. It means that you operate within HIS (Highest Infinite Spirit) creation from His grace with love and peace. You share love with all to create the joy of health, wealth, prosperity and abundance. When one becomes defensive about their perceptions of ‘reality’ as to whether it is an illusion or not, it reveals that they are purposefully separating themselves from the Creator. Denying the majesty of creation is further separation from God. Go ahead, make your day by remaining in your closet while the reality of life grows and expands around you. Believe in what someone else told you is reality and don’t experience it yourself by sharing the wisdom from deep within. The price you pay will be self-evident. Peace and blessings to you and may God bring you into an awareness of His undying and perpetual grace. ~Dean A. Banks, D.D.

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One of my friends just said, “I’ll take care of my family and you take care of yours, I won’t ask you to do my job, please don’t ask me to do yours. If you can’t take care of a family, please don’t have one.” On the surface, this is true. However, when your financial existence and stability is predicated on the greedy and underhanded actions of ruthless and unscrupulous people, the truth needs to be further examined. Let’s examine the whole truth. Let’s not ship jobs overseas so that cheap products can be sold to us that don’t have the same value and longevity as products made here. Our politicians and corporate executives have sold us out for their own gain. When our representatives and our biggest suppliers screw us, the argument presented above has a completely different tone. People who have families and mortgages have lost their homes believing in the American dream that was sold out to profit and the bottom line. Ruthless and greedy people with a ‘me’ agenda. We can best serve others by educating people to seek balance and order instead of manipulation to satisfy their greed. It’s not just about America and the people here; it’s about ALL of us. We should live within our means and our means are determined by our social and economic progress. When our own people sell us out for the bottom line, the whole world hurts; not just America! ~Dean A. Banks, D.D.

Be Specific

The general essence of being vague is being quite specific in your ambiguities. ~Dean A. Banks, D.D.

What Is Evil?

What is evil? It is something morally wrong or bad, wicked or characterized by the expression of evil deeds. It is described as something that is harmful or injurious usually accompanied by states of misfortune or suffering. It is a state believed to occur outside of oneself from ‘other’ forces that create misfortune and disastrous conditions. It is due to the actual or imputed bad conduct or character of a person marked by anger, irritability, irascibility, ultimately affecting a person’s disposition [dictionary.com]. Is it a belief or a state? It is a state that results from the belief in its condition. There are many people that can be described as psychopathic, sociopathic or just downright evil. But how did they get this way? Their behavior is a result of what they observe in their world and what they believe they have to do to live within in it. It is based on an attitude of fear that their ego experiences. They have to control, dominate and manipulate everything in their environment to affect selfish changes based on greed and an attitude and perception of lack and limitation. Evil is a result of a complete attitude of separation from all of creation. It is more concerned with ‘me’ than with ‘us’. Pray for those who are lost in this state but don’t allow them to affect your state. Put them in their place by standing firm on who you are, how you need to be treated and what they need to do in order to exist in peace with you. If they reject what you demand, then remove yourself from their egotistically perceived sphere of influence. If they come after you, allow their anger and desire to hurt you pass through you without their attitude of ‘evil’ to affect you. This will discharge their negative energy and their perceived control over you and create a state of grace and peace within you that protects you with a shield of love. Evil cannot exist in the light of love. It ALWAYS seeks the darkness because that is where it can deceive and confuse the seekers of truth. Remove yourself from evil’s projection by accepting the grace of God to create the peace within you to live in an ongoing state of love, honor and respect. It is your choice to allow evil to exist in your life or squelch its perceived power over you. Trust God to guide you to a state of realization where evil no longer has any hold over you. ~Dean A. Banks, D.D.

My prayer for YOU: Make the time each and every day to go within and feel the presence of the Spirit of God. Be the co-creator you are by living in the now. Give of yourself to others and experience the avalanche of love from the Divine bringing you health, wealth prosperity and abundance. It is your birthright to live in joy, peace and understanding each and every day of your life. Peace, joy, understanding and love be with you always! ~Dean A. Banks, D.D.

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Ku Klux Klan: A secret society that uses terrorism to promote white supremacy. It primarily operated in the southern United States of America during the mid-1900s.

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Kimono: A form of traditional Japanese clothing that is worn in formal occasions.

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King: Useally a male monarch; a man who heads a monarchy. If it’s an absolute monarchy, then he is the supreme ruler of his nation.

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Knots: A looping of a piece of string or of any other long, flexible material that cannot be untangled without passing one or both ends of the material through its loops.

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Knowledge: Intellectual understanding; the state of appreciating truth or information.

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Kiwi: A flightless bird native to New Zealand, also means a person from New Zealand, it can also mean a type of fruit.

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Karma: The concept of “action” or “deed” in Indian and Nepalese religions understood as that which causes the entire cycle of cause and effect (i.e., the cycle called samsara) described in the dharmic traditions, namely: Hindu, Jain, Sikh and Buddhist philosophies. The total effect of a person’s actions and conduct during the successive phases of his existence, regarded as determining his next incarnation. A distinctive feeling, aura, or atmosphere, basically the idea that one reaps what one sows

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Kind: Affectionate, showing benevolence or a type, race or category; a group of entities that have common characteristics such that they may be grouped together.

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Kiss: A touch with the lips, usually to express love or affection, or as a greeting.

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Vivien Thomas was a person who was a skilled craftsman. He was recognized as such but was let go at his job. He took on a job at a medical research facility in Nashville, TN tending the dogs that were used in the experiments. He applied his skills as a carpenter to help the doctor with surgeries on the dogs. His hands were steady and his mind was focused. The doctor recognized his skill as a perfectionist. This is where Vivien learned how to feel his way through the body during surgery. He would often close his eyes so he could feel better. Later on, this technique would astound other surgeons.

After Vivien lost his life savings in the bank crash in 1930, he paralleled his own career along with Doctor Blalock’s career. He accompanied Dr. Blalock to Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD. He was classified as a “Lab Technician” but was only paid the same rate as the janitors. His anger brewed as he saw his research and discoveries being recognized as the work of Dr. Blalock. He channeled his anger inward and used it to become more determined to create the tools that would be needed to help in the surgeries of blue babies. At one point, Vivien left Dr. Blalock because he accepted full credit for the discoveries, acknowledging the “white” doctors without giving any credit to Vivien. Vivien then hawked antacids for a while until he realized that it was more important for him to complete the work he started with Dr. Blalock than to succumb to his desire for recognition and equal pay. He made the goal of helping others more important than his goals.

Vivien chose to “press on”, even though the prejudice against him seemed insurmountable. During the first surgery on a blue baby, Dr. Blalock stopped the surgery and sent for Vivien to help guide him through the procedure. Another doctor told Vivien to “attend to his duties” and Dr. Blalock told the other doctor that he was “attending to his duties.” The pompous, arrogant and prejudicial attitude of others didn’t stop Vivien from performing his duties. He assisted and trained Dr. Blalock and other surgeons and he never attended medical school. He had talent, genius and educated himself. All of that wasn’t enough to elevate his social status. Vivien was eventually recognized for his work after Dr. Blalock died. He was given an honorary doctorate from Johns Hopkins and his likeness now hangs in the entrance hall next to Dr. Blalock’s. His dogged determination is why. I suggest your rent the movie “Something the Lord Made.” It’s very inspirational.

Vivien faced prejudice, rejection and the negative attitudes of those less talented than him and channeled his emotions toward the ultimate goal of saving lives. He was determined to be the best he could be amidst his rise from a carpenter in the old south to a surgeon that pioneered a procedure that saved the lives of many children. That is dogged determination. It is the spirit of God within each one of us that knows the gifts and blessings that God has given us and refuses to let others tell us what we can or cannot do with our lives. Listen to that spirit. It is your guide to the life of your dreams.

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When two people are so satisfied with the love in their relationship and they decide they want to keep that love in their lives they opt for that commitment to sharing exclusively with each other. There is an emotional exchange that feeds both people and makes them feel fulfilled.

However, the legal version is somewhat different. They are now looked at by the state as one. They share property and finances are each held liable for one another. There are many ancillary functions of marriage that need to be addressed by both parties before they decide to make such a commitment.

Marriage, according to definition, is the legal or religious ceremony that formalizes the decision of two people to live as a married couple. There is nothing ever stated that it is a sanctity between a man and a woman EXCEPT in ‘religious’ practice. And since when is the religious practice of one of our many religions binding on EVERYONE?

According to the Bible, marriage was instituted in Paradise when ‘man was in innocence’. Monogamy was the original law of marriage. In the patriarchal age, polygamy and concubinage became prevalent. Men were the masters of the marriage and women and children were chattel owned by the man. The man in the family made the choices for his sons and daughters in whom they would ‘marry’. Gaining of favor through work and exchange of money would ‘win’ the hand in marriage of daughters and sons were also dedicated to a ‘chosen’ marriage. Paul furthered the ‘institution’ of marriage as being honorable (Heb. 13:4) and to represent the union between God and His ‘people’. It was compared to the love of Christ to his saints (Eph. 5:25-27).

But what about people who don’t ascribe to the Bible and its tenets? Should they have to be bound by someone else’s backward thinking based on things that occurred over 2000 years ago? People have been homosexual since the beginning of the existence of people. It is what they feel they are and NO ONE has the right to treat them any differently based on their own standards. It is all ‘whipping game’ on someone who is considered ‘different’. Let’s call it what it is; BULLYING!

Jon Stewart made an interesting comment about what Mitt Romney said concerning ‘marriage is between a man and a woman’. He asked if it is still marriage if it’s a marriage between a man and 5 women, like Mitt’s grandfather enjoyed. Marriage has moved from monogamy to polygamy and back.

The Mormon’s instituted polygamy in Utah because when they arrived there, there were more women than men still alive. In order to propagate the ‘species’, men needed to take on several wives. Yet again, MEN made that decision and NOT God! They claimed they were ‘guided’ to that decision by the Divine. This is interesting based on their philosophy that ‘Elohim’ impregnated Mary with ‘Jesus Christ’. The origin of the ‘Elohim’ are the 7 spirits of God in the Torah; not one ‘spirit’ that impregnated Mary to have a son that was the brother of Lucifer.

Those who try to legislate what they ‘feel’ is their ‘morality’ on others are not coming from Divine love. They are coming from their EGOS!!! It is the ego’s attempt to control, dominate and manipulate others into behaving like them. Don’t allow the agendas of self-righteously indignant pious assholes inflict their agendas upon ANYONE who loves another human being. These people are the Pharisees. They ones who tried to trip up Jesus, but to no avail. He put them in their place each and every time. Why don’t you do the same? ~Dean A. Banks, D.D.

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Back to the issue at hand, ‘Cyber Bullying’. That’s something we expect from kids, but not from mature, grownups. Especially when we all willingly joined this website, for pretty much the same exact reasons. Hurting our close friends with harsh behavior, wasn’t a motive that any one came on here for. So, lets get back to business, treating all others the exact same way that we desire for them to treat us. With kindness, respect, courteously, using tender loving care and most of all, thinking a long time, before we flip out those harsh words we can never take back, with our key-board. Let’s not hurt each other, O.K.? I’ve already hurt too many people in my life. It’s time for me to change. How about you?

Have you ever taken the time to really get to know yourself? Do you ever stop to wonder if others see you the same way you see yourself? Ultimately what kind of person are you?

I’ve recently been thinking about my own personality and I’ve realized a few very important things about myself that I didn’t notice much before. Like the fact that If I don’t want to do something I have a very bad habit of leaving it to the last minute. I also day dream far too much and need to learn to put them into action.

I’ve learned that once you take the time to really get to know yourself you have the power to change your own life for the better, and that is an amazing feeling.

I understand you may not have a lot of time to sit down and rediscover yourself, you don’t need hours on end. Ten minutes while your taking a bath or shower will do just fine, it will make a world of difference.

I’m planning on create a to do list and I’m determine to stick to it. How many of us have

Almost from the outset of Pyle and Fowler’s relationship, we begin to see his true nature seeping through. The conflict between them, resulting from Fowler’s jealousy of Pyle and his insecurities, eventually causes Fowler to break his vow to remain desengaged from the war. It is difficult to say whether Fowler was acting for the betterment of Vietnam in assisting with Pyle’s murder or whether it was for his own selfish purposes – to keep Phuong. As the novel unfolds, Green leans more towards exemplifying the latter, especially at the close ad Fowler wishes “there existed someone to whom [he] could say that [he] was sorry.” Fowler’s guilt and shame of his actions demonstrates his regret for what conflict caused him to do.

It isn’t possible to reveal who we truly are without being that person to begin with, therefore suggesing that Fowler has been engaged in the conflict the entire. This cannot be true as Fowler only really becomes involved after the bicycle bomb incident. So, although conflict can reveal who we truly are, sometimes it brings to light something that wasn’t evident in the beginning. Fowler’s selfish nature only showed itself as he began to realise Pyle’s true purpose in Vietnam – to initiate a third force. Hadn’t he always thought of what was best for Phuong? Hadn’t he always put the lives of the Vietnamese people first? These are characteristics of Fowler that have been there all along, regardless of the conflict that surrounds him.

It is not necessarily conflict that changes who we are. Every person is the amalgamation of all their personal experiences, relationships, childhood memories and countless others. We can see this in people of different cultures, different nationalities or different religions. Pyle, as an American, was brought up under the temple of democracy, and it was this idealistic upbringing that affected his actions in conflict, not the other way around. For Fowler on the other hand, it is his experience as a foreign reporter that shapes how he will come to act when conflict arises with Pyle, and with Vietnam in general. He understands how Vietnam works, what the people want, and most importantly, what Phuong wants. When conflict was at its peak and Fowler had no choice but to take a side, although his choice was largely beneficial, it was made for the benefit of the Vietnamese people. If Pyle had been left to his own devices, his ignorance and lack of understanding would have resulted in death, destruction and loss.

Conflict is not what brings about a change in people; it is more like the turning point that forces people to act in a personal way in an interpersonal situation. THis is evident in the Quiet American because Fowler only became “engagé” as he progressed into the conflict with Pyle. Before Pyle landed in Vietnam, Fowler was almost entirely separated from all aspects of life. His wife was left halfway across the world in England, and the important matters surrounding their situation were simply abandoned. From the outset of the novel, Fowler tells us that he prefers the title of a reporter, rather than a foreign correspondant because he claims not to take a side. He even uses opium as a means of escaping from his thoughts. To say Fowler was detached from the world is an understatement. However, the conflict takes a toll on Fowler and it brings forth the feelings and emotions and secret values that he had kept locked up the entire time.

If you were to ask American soldiers going into Vietnam if they would want to murder innocent civilians, they would have said no. If you were to ask them the same question before the My Lai Massacre, where hundreds of unarmed peasants were slaughtered, they would have said no. If you could ask them no, after years of living with guilt and shame, no would be the only reply. Conflict has no effect on our values or our morals. Most of the soldiers who took part in the My Lai Massacre and other events such as that were simply following orders, deeply ignorant of what was going on around them. Conflict only reveals how we, as human brings, act under pressure. It shows us at our weakest and most vulnerable, but not necessarily our true state.

We are taught prejudice by accepting and believing what certain people have imparted to us. Since we are ‘wanting to receive love’ from our families or people that we respect, we seek their approval by accepting what they believe and burying it subconsciously if it conflicts with what we feel is true. It comes out at various stages of our lives in critical times because our egos are trying to implement self-survival at all costs.

The ego automatically implements the confirmed ‘choices’ that have worked in the past and are stored in our subconscious minds (the construct) and chemically in the reptilian part of our brain.

Zimmerman’s perceived survival was dependent on proving to himself that he was worthy of the ideals that he has accepted as true. Every fiber of his being was committed to implement what he ‘thought’ was true and correct to him; even though he knew the learned difference between right and wrong (if he hadn’t he wouldn’t have volunteered for the community watch).

Somewhere he knew that he had a license to kill and decided to prove it; for whatever warped reason he may have had at the time he chose to deny another the right to ‘live’ their life the way they saw fit.

The hoodie was NOT the problem. It might have contributed to Zimmerman’s choices as a result of his ‘criminal radar’. Ultimately, the choice to carry out this execution occurred way before it was carried out. Whether one has a propensity toward one thing or another, it is in the learning and emotional conviction that one accepts as true in their subconscious minds that ultimately ‘program’ the reactive choice.

Zimmerman was looking to justify his life and thought his purpose was to take action in the community watch program. He made the steps toward the manifestation of his conviction based on his beliefs.

We all do this every day but most of us don’t murder another individual to prove our egos right. Being kind and loving is more important than being right. Education is implemented by many different processes and when we teach objectivity and mutual respect, we will reap that end. When we de-regulate this type of teaching, we will NOT have the world we are experiencing right now. We will be approaching a state of complete heaven on earth.

People like Zimmerman will come and go but we must make the potential future killers know that they will NEVER see the light of day in freedom it they take the life of anyone. We must stand strong about this together, or we will reap what we sow and starve from the lack of proper nutrition.

It is up to us to feed each other with love, understanding and respect. The peace and joy of the Divine is with us when we love and respect one another. ~Dean A. Banks, D.D.

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Getting into Goals a bit deeper 

I am back, needed to take a few days off and I thank you all for your kind words regarding the third birthday/anniversary of Make ME Smile Online.  Much thanks and smiles sent your way.

So only 11 days left in March and the next few days we will get into a little more talk about the goals and goal setting and management of stated specific goals.

Very important to understand that all goals must have a clear and specific path not all goals are successful right away.  But all goals should be clear and defined each step of the way.  Without a clear path and direction it is very hard to get from point A to point Z the final completed step.

Objectives are a way to clearly mark your path.

It is one thing to say I want to go to take a cruise and enjoy my vacation, however if you want to make this goal and objective you could reword that goal.

Rework it to say I want to take a cruise next October and I want to get three prices and choose either the Florida Keys or Bermuda.  The point of my vacation is to enjoy time with my family and make memories that will last as well as much needed rest and relaxation.

So now with that specifically defined goal you can now drill down to specific tasks like research, cost expectations, available weeks and time etc etc.

Objectives are more narrow and specific and goals tend to be broad and may be vague in the beginning.

We will define this more Tuesday but for tonight understand that goals will help you improve but objectives will help you get there quicker.

Just some thoughts and as always smiles sent to you this day and everyday.

New Affirmation for the Month of March ….. Use it daily and feel the change in you.

I walk with confidence and understanding towards success.  Born into a perfected state I strive to achieve my intended purpose, to love, to share and care for self and for others that come in contact with me.  I choose to be happy and share laughter.  Making a difference in another persons life for the better gives positive and ever flowing energy into my world.  I am focusing on my goals, the this moment goal, this day, my weekly goals and monthly goals I achieve because of my spirit and focus.  

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Quote of the Day 

The majority see the obstacles; the few see the objectives; history records the successes of the latter, while oblivion is the reward of the former.

: 0 ) Alfred A. Montapert

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Today in History (on this date)

1918 – The U.S. Congress establishes time zones and approves daylight saving time.

1931 – Gambling is legalized in Nevada.

1941 – World War II: The 99th Pursuit Squadron also known as the Tuskegee Airmen, the first all-black unit of the Army Air Corp, is activated.

1943 – Frank Nitti, the Chicago Outfit Boss after Al Capone, commits suicide at the Chicago Central Railyard.

1954 – Joey Giardello knocks out Willie Tory in round seven at Madison Square Garden in the first televised prize boxing fight shown in colour.

1954 – Willie Mosconi sets a world record by running 526 consecutive balls without a miss during a straight pool exhibition at East High Billiard Club in Springfield, Ohio. The record still stands today.

1966 – Texas Western becomes the first college basketball team to win the Final Four with an all-black starting lineup.

1979 – The United States House of Representatives begins broadcasting its day-to-day business via the cable television network C-SPAN.

1987 – Televangelist Jim Bakker resigns as head of the PTL Club due to a brewing sex scandal; he hands over control to Jerry Falwell.

2003 – United States President George W. Bush orders the start of war against Iraq.

2008 – GRB 080319B: A cosmic burst that is the farthest object visible to the naked eye is briefly observed.

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Fun Links to have

Daily Countdown to Spring 

Sound Cloud 

A cool Time piece for the web

Next Full Moon 

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Daily Prayer for March

Thank you for another day in the world you created.

May my spirit inspire, inflate and bring joy and peace to another.

May I always speak my gratitude into the world and share my appreciation.

Guide me today to be wiser, more kind, help me to see deeper into this hurting world and perhaps give a bit of kindness to it.

May I always appreciate the nature that surrounds me.

The wind, the sunshine and the plants and trees that surround me.

Help me to understand that the energy around me is both helpful and strengthening.

In your word I seek peace and solace.

Thank you for another day.

Amen

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