Where do I start?
I am not a political person. In fact I have a hard time when it comes to politics and politicians. Truth, integrity, and the "Golden Rule" fly in the face of most every politician I can think of - save for three that I personally know. What does being a democrat or being a republican mean? What does it really mean? Does one have to choose sides? Is either party r e a l l y right?
When it comes to all the rhetoric on Facebook (FB), I'm disinclined to answer anymore. I want to go on FB and see what is happening with my friends and family. I don't really want to read what one thinks about the politicians.
Yes, I do like to learn and have a rounded sense of information.
But, no, I don't like being told I'm stupid or having to choose between you and my beliefs. If the conversation is civil and thought provoking, I'm all for it. But not on FB. I've yet to see where someone doesn't start spewing hate and meaningless words once someone states their opinions.
When I was in my first marriage (I am now married for the second time to a gorgeous, loving woman), I couldn't have an opinion. It was his way or no way. He was so far right it would have taking me but a few steps to meet the left. It took me quite a while to know that I could have my own opinion. I still keep quiet...well...until now.
I served for 30 years to keep the freedoms we do have - freedom of religion, freedom of speech...just plain ole freedom!! I dare anyone to take that away from the soldiers that have served and fought in any of the wars. Don't even THINK of taking away ANY Constitutional amendments.
Now that we are on that subject - how about taking the laws we have and actually implementing them? Let's not take away the rights of the many for the stupidity of the few. And while we're at it, why not educate the people beyond the media who takes an incident and makes it seem like it is so rampant. I mean really. Of course they have every right to write their view and opinions. But not as facts. Opinions are not facts.
And if someone wants to kneel during the National Anthem - okay. I won't but that doesn't mean I have to like, dislike, judge their reasoning or patriotism for it. I've been silent on this. Everyone has an opinion. They are all correct. Because it is their opinion. They are entitled to it...I would say unless you start calling people derogatory names. That's just wrong.
So now we have a new president and administration. And my biggest questions are, where is his diplomacy? Does anyone screen what he tweets or says? Where is his common sense? How is what he says right or helpful?
So I go back to the "golden rule". He has every opportunity to convey to people to end the physical retaliation against another if they don't like what the other person says or believes. But he's silent. And yet he wants people to stop mocking him. If he wants people to be one way, but his actions don't convey his words, how are we supposed to take him seriously?
This isn't just for this president. It's for everyone. Every human on this planet. The "golden rule" isn't religion. It's a mindset. It's character. It's the whole of one's being.
It's not hard really.
If you want to someone to listen to you - listen to them. If you want curtesy - be courteous. If you want to be loved for who you are - love without judgement. If you want to be believed - own up to your mistakes. If you want to be a leader - follow -- follow in the footsteps of those that are successful. Be willing to learn and change.
So what does all this have to do with being a PhD? Well, it's simple. What do you do when obtaining a PhD? You are utilizing critical thinking skills, you help others with studies, and believe that I'm as important as the next person and ensuring that all those that I come in contact with think that about themselves.
...and a PhD means...you can think critically without being critically demeaning - you listen to others and glean from that what you need to move forward in a positive direction - you do with and for others what you do and want others to do for you - it means you live the "Golden Rule."
And if someone wants to kneel during the National Anthem - okay. I won't but that doesn't mean I have to like, dislike, judge their reasoning or patriotism for it. I've been silent on this. Everyone has an opinion. They are all correct. Because it is their opinion. They are entitled to it...I would say unless you start calling people derogatory names. That's just wrong.
So now we have a new president and administration. And my biggest questions are, where is his diplomacy? Does anyone screen what he tweets or says? Where is his common sense? How is what he says right or helpful?
So I go back to the "golden rule". He has every opportunity to convey to people to end the physical retaliation against another if they don't like what the other person says or believes. But he's silent. And yet he wants people to stop mocking him. If he wants people to be one way, but his actions don't convey his words, how are we supposed to take him seriously?
This isn't just for this president. It's for everyone. Every human on this planet. The "golden rule" isn't religion. It's a mindset. It's character. It's the whole of one's being.
It's not hard really.
If you want to someone to listen to you - listen to them. If you want curtesy - be courteous. If you want to be loved for who you are - love without judgement. If you want to be believed - own up to your mistakes. If you want to be a leader - follow -- follow in the footsteps of those that are successful. Be willing to learn and change.
So what does all this have to do with being a PhD? Well, it's simple. What do you do when obtaining a PhD? You are utilizing critical thinking skills, you help others with studies, and believe that I'm as important as the next person and ensuring that all those that I come in contact with think that about themselves.
...and a PhD means...you can think critically without being critically demeaning - you listen to others and glean from that what you need to move forward in a positive direction - you do with and for others what you do and want others to do for you - it means you live the "Golden Rule."
