The president of Poland and nearly all of the important officials of the country died in a plane crash in Russia today. Ironically, the place of the impact was the same place where the Red Army secret police killed 20,000 Polish officers during the Russian invasion.
On NPR this morning, I heard a woman complaining about how the US Census is requesting her demographic information. She felt that she isn't a valued citizen, and doesn't "count" in terms of government, so why should she be "counted"?
I am appalled at how ungrateful people are today. You don't feel as if you count? Then submit your census form-- that is how you contribute to your government.
You don't feel as if you count? You count when you volunteer for your local community. You count when you strive to be a better person, a better citizen. You count when you fight for what you believe in, and not just sit back in your house and complain about all of the injustices you feel you are experiencing. You have a house. You have an opinion, and you can voice that opinion on National Public Radio-- if you don't feel you count, that is of no fault but your own.
I wish everyone read Margaret Mead. "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has."
You don't feel as if you count? Vote. Educate yourself. Give back to your community. If you want to have personal recognition from Barack Obama, you're right, that's probably not going to happen. But if you want to count, that drive should come from within, and shouldn't have to be recognized-- the sheer efforts you are making should be enough reward for you. If it is not, then don't blame that on the US Census Bureau.
You feel there are political injustices embedded in a census form? You are ignorant. The statistical information gathered from the US Census Bureau takes less than 10 minutes to fill out and return, and is a cornerstone in many of the technological, sociological, anthropological, environmental, any kind of study that is currently happening in the United States and around the world. Major political changes, allocation of government funds, even stupid things such as test markets for your favorite bottle of wine or tennis shoe or video game gather information from the Census. If you choose not to participate, then you are bringing to fruition the very idea that you don't count. You are absolutely right: you don't count when you choose not to be counted. It's not the other way around, sorry lady on NPR.
Today, I am sure the people of Poland feel an injustice that their elected leader and many officals were suddenly stripped away from them. Even though the Polish president has been a thorn in the side of the EU, it doesn't negate the loss of a leader. Imagine if that leader were not the Polish president, but rather, the President of the United States. I don't care on what end of the political spectrum you fall, if that loss were to occurr, the ripple effect of damages would be felt worldwide, not just in the United States.
You don't feel as if you count? Imagine living in a country where your president dies, and the world is indifferent, unknowing, and unresponsive.
Shut up, take responsibility, and make yourself count. You are the only one who can, and your recognition will be the satisfaction of knowing that you are making a difference and contributing to the betterment of one of the best places in the world.
I learned this week that if you have even a small amount of money in a bank account, you are richer than 75% of the world's population.
You don't feel as if you count?
Then I'm sorry for you that you don't realize your potential for greatness, and the wonderful platform of a country where you can express that very quality.
You don't feel as if you cont?
You're right, you don't. Not if you don't believe.
We have to believe, people, in the greater good of all individuals, of all countries, of the world.
"We must be the change we wish to see in the world."
WE.
WE must be the change, not them. Not they. Not the government. WE must be the change. We must instigate this movement of togetherness and fighting for the betterment of all people.
Tragedy abounds in this world. The death of a president, bombings in Moscow, a religious war that has lasted for centuries, has claimed numerous lives, has spurred the creation of seriously destructive weaponry, has stripped the innocence and love from the people who have been gathered to fight.
We must be the change, the spark, the contagious smile. There is but one life for each of us. We must be impactful. Everyone is unique, everyone is a mystery, everyone is teeming with the inherent knowledge and the ability to bring peace and happiness to the world. You don't believe me? What do you need to be happy? I guarantee that the things that are of value to you are of value to others. Shocking, I know.
You don't feel as if you count? Be apart of the movement for change. Not just change from Obama, but change for yourself. Be selfish. Make yourself happy. When you're happy, you'll be more inclined to make others happy, and that, my friends, is the spark that ignites the engine of this well-oiled machine we call humanity.
I am so happy and proud and grateful for the opportunity to continue educating myself. I feel that this world has so much to offer, and I want to give back ten times that and more. The more I offer, the more I, in turn, receive. It's karma, the "Golden Rule", whatever you want to call it.
You give to get, and when you can stop feeling as if you deserve the get, the give will be outweighed so immensely, you won't know what to do with the abundance of happiness, fulfillment, and joy.
I fully intend to make a difference in this world. I call all of you to do the same.
BE THE CHANGE YOU WISH TO SEE.
LIVE THE LIFE YOU WANT TO LIVE.
HELP OTHERS.
BE KIND.
UNDERSTAND THAT YOU ARE A MAGNIFICENT BEING, AND YOU MAKE THE CHOICE TO SHOWCASE THAT MAGNIFICENCE OR SQUANDER IT.
I send positive thoughts to the citizens of Poland today, and I send positive thoughts around the world. I don't pray. I don't even believe in God. I believe in kindness and good, and I believe we all can make a difference.
I hope that you are inspired.
I hope you make a difference, if not because of reading this (although, I'm not so bold as to think that I was the flint awating your strike), because you care and you want to count.
A very enthusiastic and positively driven, cheers!
On NPR this morning, I heard a woman complaining about how the US Census is requesting her demographic information. She felt that she isn't a valued citizen, and doesn't "count" in terms of government, so why should she be "counted"?
I am appalled at how ungrateful people are today. You don't feel as if you count? Then submit your census form-- that is how you contribute to your government.
You don't feel as if you count? You count when you volunteer for your local community. You count when you strive to be a better person, a better citizen. You count when you fight for what you believe in, and not just sit back in your house and complain about all of the injustices you feel you are experiencing. You have a house. You have an opinion, and you can voice that opinion on National Public Radio-- if you don't feel you count, that is of no fault but your own.
I wish everyone read Margaret Mead. "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has."
You don't feel as if you count? Vote. Educate yourself. Give back to your community. If you want to have personal recognition from Barack Obama, you're right, that's probably not going to happen. But if you want to count, that drive should come from within, and shouldn't have to be recognized-- the sheer efforts you are making should be enough reward for you. If it is not, then don't blame that on the US Census Bureau.
You feel there are political injustices embedded in a census form? You are ignorant. The statistical information gathered from the US Census Bureau takes less than 10 minutes to fill out and return, and is a cornerstone in many of the technological, sociological, anthropological, environmental, any kind of study that is currently happening in the United States and around the world. Major political changes, allocation of government funds, even stupid things such as test markets for your favorite bottle of wine or tennis shoe or video game gather information from the Census. If you choose not to participate, then you are bringing to fruition the very idea that you don't count. You are absolutely right: you don't count when you choose not to be counted. It's not the other way around, sorry lady on NPR.
Today, I am sure the people of Poland feel an injustice that their elected leader and many officals were suddenly stripped away from them. Even though the Polish president has been a thorn in the side of the EU, it doesn't negate the loss of a leader. Imagine if that leader were not the Polish president, but rather, the President of the United States. I don't care on what end of the political spectrum you fall, if that loss were to occurr, the ripple effect of damages would be felt worldwide, not just in the United States.
You don't feel as if you count? Imagine living in a country where your president dies, and the world is indifferent, unknowing, and unresponsive.
Shut up, take responsibility, and make yourself count. You are the only one who can, and your recognition will be the satisfaction of knowing that you are making a difference and contributing to the betterment of one of the best places in the world.
I learned this week that if you have even a small amount of money in a bank account, you are richer than 75% of the world's population.
You don't feel as if you count?
Then I'm sorry for you that you don't realize your potential for greatness, and the wonderful platform of a country where you can express that very quality.
You don't feel as if you cont?
You're right, you don't. Not if you don't believe.
We have to believe, people, in the greater good of all individuals, of all countries, of the world.
"We must be the change we wish to see in the world."
WE.
WE must be the change, not them. Not they. Not the government. WE must be the change. We must instigate this movement of togetherness and fighting for the betterment of all people.
Tragedy abounds in this world. The death of a president, bombings in Moscow, a religious war that has lasted for centuries, has claimed numerous lives, has spurred the creation of seriously destructive weaponry, has stripped the innocence and love from the people who have been gathered to fight.
We must be the change, the spark, the contagious smile. There is but one life for each of us. We must be impactful. Everyone is unique, everyone is a mystery, everyone is teeming with the inherent knowledge and the ability to bring peace and happiness to the world. You don't believe me? What do you need to be happy? I guarantee that the things that are of value to you are of value to others. Shocking, I know.
You don't feel as if you count? Be apart of the movement for change. Not just change from Obama, but change for yourself. Be selfish. Make yourself happy. When you're happy, you'll be more inclined to make others happy, and that, my friends, is the spark that ignites the engine of this well-oiled machine we call humanity.
I am so happy and proud and grateful for the opportunity to continue educating myself. I feel that this world has so much to offer, and I want to give back ten times that and more. The more I offer, the more I, in turn, receive. It's karma, the "Golden Rule", whatever you want to call it.
You give to get, and when you can stop feeling as if you deserve the get, the give will be outweighed so immensely, you won't know what to do with the abundance of happiness, fulfillment, and joy.
I fully intend to make a difference in this world. I call all of you to do the same.
BE THE CHANGE YOU WISH TO SEE.
LIVE THE LIFE YOU WANT TO LIVE.
HELP OTHERS.
BE KIND.
UNDERSTAND THAT YOU ARE A MAGNIFICENT BEING, AND YOU MAKE THE CHOICE TO SHOWCASE THAT MAGNIFICENCE OR SQUANDER IT.
I send positive thoughts to the citizens of Poland today, and I send positive thoughts around the world. I don't pray. I don't even believe in God. I believe in kindness and good, and I believe we all can make a difference.
I hope that you are inspired.
I hope you make a difference, if not because of reading this (although, I'm not so bold as to think that I was the flint awating your strike), because you care and you want to count.
A very enthusiastic and positively driven, cheers!
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