We are often told that we get the leaders we deserve. If one understands the concept of “mentation,” the world as an out-picturing of our own consciousness (and unconsciousness), how could it be otherwise? And as Bernie Sanders said throughout his presidential campaign, change starts from the bottom up, not the top down. I think … Continue reading “Why I don’t fear a Donald Trump presidency” by Mike Zonta, H.W., M.
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia L. Ron Hubbard Hubbard in Los Angeles, 1950 Born Lafayette Ronald HubbardMarch 13, 1911Tilden, Nebraska, U.S. Died January 24, 1986 (aged 74)Creston, California, U.S. Education George Washington University (dropped out) Occupation Author, religious leader Known for Founder of Scientology and its church Notable work Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental HealthBattlefield Earth Criminal charge(s) Petty theft (in 1948),Fraud (in … Continue reading Bio: L. Ron Hubbard
By Nicole Chavez, CNN January 18, 2021 (cnn.com) (CNN)More than a half a century has passed since Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. stood on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial calling for freedom and equality — and the fight for social justice appears to be far from over. CNN asked activists and athletes fighting for equality in … Continue reading Here are the Martin Luther King Jr. words that inspire today’s social justice leaders
By Mike Zonta, H.W., M., BB editor At a recent Friday night Prosperos Round Table (a weekly online gathering of Prosperos), I mentioned the fact that there are several Prosperos who marinate themselves daily in Fox News (none of whom were present at that meeting), which seemed to be a shock to some in attendance. … Continue reading Right-wing Prosperos
By Uberboyo EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE: When the stiff “rational” modern feels an emotion they think: “bad chemicals!“ This triggers them to reach over to the the box of “good chemicals” on their bedside locker and knock back a dose of pills. A magic potion that saves their soul from the demons that haunt them.When the dose has settled, the … Continue reading Jung and Nietzsche | A Short History of Psychology
by Brian Bromberger – Monday Dec 30, 2019 (ebar.com) Author Walt Odets, Ph.D. Photo: Dianne Woods Walt Odets, Ph.D., a gay man and clinical psychologist in private practice in Berkeley, has worked with, and written about, the psychological, developmental, and social lives of gay men for more than three decades. His new book, “Out of … Continue reading Book explores how gays construct identities
Published 11/30/2017 (ebar.com) by Brian Bromberger Author Scott Stabile. Photo: Brian Bromberger At a time when so many people are discouraged by the constant barrage of news coming out of Washington, D.C., perhaps they are ready to hear about how choosing love can make life better. Gay writer Scott Stabile, 46, with his inspirational posts … Continue reading ‘Big Love’ book inspired by New Age spirituality
i. Abstract. In a world that has succeeded in the globalization of financial assets while keeping political rights enclosed to territories, we need to build new models of democratic governance that enable humanity to collaborate and address pressing global issues. Democracy Earth Foundation is building free, open source software for incorruptible blockchain-based voting within institutions … Continue reading The Social Smart Contract: An Initial Rights Offering from Democracy Earth Foundation
In Fourth Way tradition, sometimes the master of a Fourth Way school will administer a shock to their students. The shock takes the form of the teacher, in effect, holding a mirror up in front of the student and showing (or telling) the student: “This is what you are doing. This is how you are … Continue reading Shock administered!!! (by Mike Zonta, H.W., M.)
By Mike Zonta, H.W., M. Watching the Democratic National Convention’s 4-day advertisement for Hillary Clinton, I wonder if we’ll ever get to the point of living in a democratic country, a country in which we all don’t rely on one person to run the whole show or at least to lead the whole show. It … Continue reading The democratization of America; the democratization of The Prosperos; the democratization of myself
