Monthly Archives: December 2011

Thoughts on ‘starving for spirituality’

Posted on December 30, 2011 by mikespassingthoughts

There is something which I call ‘starving for spirituality‘.  This seems to be a modern creation, reflecting the modern situation.  It creates what can be described as a false or pseudo spirituality or belief system.  I call this ‘starved belief‘.  … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on how the U.S. is undermining itself with its own ideals – the ‘God-ordained democracy’ thats frightened of authority

Posted on December 30, 2011 by mikespassingthoughts

I have always had this belief that the U.S. is undermining itself with its own ideals.  This comes from years of observations.  I have watched, all my life, how the U.S. government, its institutions, and its people seem to do nothing … Continue reading →

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More thoughts on battle trauma: how there are different forms

Posted on December 27, 2011 by mikespassingthoughts

Though I am not involved in the treatment of battle trauma (and, therefore, no expert – remember that these are my impressions as a result of my personal inquiry over the years), it seems that there are different forms of this … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on the ‘purchasing of loyalty’ in international relations

Posted on December 23, 2011 by mikespassingthoughts

An element of international relations that is seldom spoken of is the act of ‘purchasing loyalty’ from people and governments of the world.  This is far more prevalent and common than one would think.  By ‘purchasing loyalty’ people support you … Continue reading →

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More thoughts on the cold war mentality: the ‘oppression myth’

Posted on December 22, 2011 by mikespassingthoughts

Recently, I’ve seen many references to the cold war and its point of views.  Twenty years after the cold war ended and they are still alive and kicking!  One of these that is quite prevalent is what I call the … Continue reading →

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Some thoughts on the naturally appearing female low self-esteem

Posted on December 22, 2011 by mikespassingthoughts

The question of female low self-esteem keeps propping up.  I see it all the time, and its various representations and forms.  Not only that, it seems to infiltrate a lot of what females do, think, and behave.  It’s for this … Continue reading →

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More thoughts on the cold war mentality: a poor way to look at ones country and the world

Posted on December 19, 2011 by mikespassingthoughts

These past some odd days I have seen more examples of the cold war mentality.  These were all displayed by people who were adults during the cold war (that is, over 40).  Hearing them speak I can see how “old” their … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on the new ‘headless’ society: the ‘Modern Power Fear’ and the Principle of Expediency – a warning sign???

Posted on December 17, 2011 by mikespassingthoughts

In centuries past, we have always had some sort of “head” in society, some sort of authority or image to rally behind and who directs things.  In reality, it is the basis of society and culture. It has been that way … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on the ‘WAM envy’ – a success story turned bad

Posted on December 17, 2011 by mikespassingthoughts

The other day I made a joke about what I called ‘WAM envy’.   At first it was meant to be something silly, like a joke, but, after a while, it seemed to lead into some interesting things.  The more I reflected on … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on our world conception – ‘fantasy’ and relating with the world – positive and negative conception – the importance of the self

Posted on December 13, 2011 by mikespassingthoughts

The other day I got in an interesting conversation.  I talked about our world conception.  I made a remark that we all live, really, in a fantasy world, made up in our own minds, and it led onto some interesting … Continue reading →

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