RACE ~ Gender ~ EQUALITY ~ Justice

RACE ~ Gender ~ EQUALITY ~ Justice

BLOG SESSION

September 28th, 2017

Good Evening Blog Readers, Followers & Visitors!

We're back here on the Blog to discuss an issue that is difficult, (for some reason), for people to have a candid and honest conversation about.  It is a worldwide issue, and is not limited to the location of where you live.  It is a very important issue for many reasons.

Race, gender, equality and justice ~ What do those terms mean to you?

In order to bring our topic of discussion into view, we are going to dive into a few important incidents that have happened this year.  We will be focusing specifically on the topic of Bad Leadership, which is what our previous Blog Sessions have been about.  You be the judge...

Let's start with the United States and the current President...

Anderson Cooper's Brilliant Reaction To Trump's Statements - EXPOSES His Bad Leadership

What are your thoughts about the above clip?  You are invited to leave your thoughts and comments in our "Comments Section" at the end of this Blog.

Next, we will show you another video clip that will be of interest in relation to our topic of discussion.  Please keep in mind that we are pointing out World Leaders and their viewpoints in addition to their words relayed to the world.  The following clip will start with a commercial ~ please keep viewing...

Anderson Cooper's Magnificent Reaction To Trump's U.N. Message - "Rocketman"

What about the Hurricanes that took place recently?  How has the response been?  What do people think about the response by Leadership?  Let's take a look at a few clips with input by some known Celebs...

Celebs SLAM Donald Trump For Response To Puerto Rico Hurricane Aftermath

What was the response to President 45 of the United States jumping into NFL Business?  I'd like to point out that reactions by the public at large have been very strong (to put it mildly).  While I personally do not condone vulgar language, everyone needs to be mindful of how they appear when speaking in the public eye -- including in the media, social media, and online.  Strong feelings, sometimes elicit strong language.  Please take a look at this clip for the reactions from NFL Players (caution vulgar language)...

NBA players, Celebs and more Reactions to Donald Trump comments on Stephen Curry

If you are wondering what is all of the uproar about, you are not alone.  There are many more clips, but for now, the question for all Blog Readers is this ~ What are your feelings about Race Relations where you live?

Please note that the video clips are in response to actions/words/media clips/social media posts by the 45th President of the United States.

Journal Notes

Please pull your Journals out and make your notes on today's Blog Session.  You may also leave your comments here on the Blog in the "Comments Section".

Do you think that the responses to what has been said and done by the 45th President of the United States would have been if he did not make it a habit of posting everything he thinks on Twitter?

Do you think it is appropriate for World Leaders to use Social Media to voice their personal opinions when they are responsible for cities, regions, countries and world relations?

~ We'll be back for more on our current topic ~

OUR NEXT BLOG SESSION:

RACE ~ Gender ~ EQUALITY ~ Justice

PART II

Peace, Love & Light

By René Allen

©Copyright - René Allen - 2014-2017 - All Rights Reserved

Around the World: Dangerous Leaders ~ PART IV ~ Pointing out global dangers

Around the World:

Dangerous Leaders

PART IV

Pointing out global dangers

BLOG SESSION

September 27th, 2016

Good Morning Blog Readers, Followers & Visitors ~

We are going to talk about what's going on around the world at this time, and we'll be pointing out what could possibly be global dangers as our Blog Session for today progresses.

Please grab your Journal so that you may take notes.  Your notes will also come in handy for your daily diary entries, which we had been discussing in prior Blog Sessions.  Just to point out to everyone ~ it is beneficial to keep a daily diary to gain a clearer understanding of yourself, and the world around you.  This is a time in history that is worthy of your input, your recording in your Journal and/or Diary, and talking about with others.  The issues that concern you are just as important to others, and in many cases people may be unaware of certain events that are happening if they shy away from the Media, News Reports, Radio Reports, and do not engage in vital communication sessions with other individuals about what is going on in the world around them.

Journal Notes

In your Journal, you have notes from our previous sessions which should include your answers to some questions that were raised.  You can view the questions in our previous Blog Session by scrolling down after reading today's Session, or by clicking on the link in the far right-hand column of our Blog here entitled, "Around the World: Dangerous Leaders ~ PART III"

All Readers were asked to do a rating, and if you have not yet completed the rating, please mark the answers to the following questions in your Journal...

On a Global Scale ~

How do you rate the risk of a crisis happening?

What type of global issues do you foresee?

Are you concerned with global issues?

What is the quality of your water supply?

What is the quality of the air you breathe?

What is the quality of the food supply?

What is the state of your local economy?

Please write your answers in your Journal or Diary.

We are going to discuss a few important issues today that affect a great number of people.  You will have your own thoughts about the issues listed, and we would definitely like to hear what you think.  You may also have issues that you can share with us that affect others that are not listed here today.  Feel free to use the "Comments Section" at the bottom of our Blog to leave your thoughts, input and any other pertinent information that you'd like to share with the other Readers of our Blog.

Thinking Prayerfully

Our main purpose here today on the Blog is to point out what is happening around the world, and what we feel may possibly be global dangers.  We also are going to be discussing how our world leaders are stacking up in terms of handling the situations and crisises going on.

Let's start off with what is going on in Puerto Rico.  It has been over a week since Hurricane Maria hit the Island of Puerto.  Do you think that the devastating situation going on in Puerto Rico is being handled efficiently and in a timely manner by government officials?

Hurricane Maria has devastated Puerto Rico and upended the lives of millions of Americans.  The Hurricane has also left billions of dollars in damage that will wreak havoc on the island's economy, according to initial estimates.

AIR Worldwide calculates the financial toll of natural disasters, and predicts the losses in the Caribbean covered by insurance will be between $40 billion and $85 billion.  More than 85% of those losses are in Puerto Rico, the firm stated.  It should be noted that that number does not include damage to property that is not insured, and excludes flood damage covered by the National Flood Insurance Program.

Puerto Rico ~ September 28th, 2017

(Overview of Damage from Hurricane Maria)

In case you did not know, Puerto Rico was in an economic crisis before it was slammed by Hurricane Maria as a Category 4 Storm.  The island remains almost entirely without electricity, and is already in the midst of an 11-year recession.  Puerto Rico filed for the largest municipal bankruptcy in U.S. history back in May 2017.

Is there any Hurricane Relief in sight for Puerto Rico?  What do you say?

Retired Lt. General Honore had much to say about the disaster in Puerto Rico and the response on CNN:  VIEW VIDEO HERE.

In your opinion,  is the United States Administration handling the Puerto Rico disaster appropriately?

Retired Lt. General Russel Honoré speaks about the response by Trump on CNN and the Mayor of Puerto Rico speaks on the issue:  VIEW VIDEO HERE.

What do Seniors think of this generation?

Blog Readers:  Why is NFL Football such a huge issue in the United States?  What are the protests all about? . . .

LEARN MORE FROM BBC NEWS

Click here for Film Clips and Stories.

After you have had a chance to view the News Clips and Articles about the NFL, feel free to leave your thoughts at the bottom of our Blog in the "Comments Section".

On another sad note today, there was a stampede in Mumbai at the train station on a footbridge as people took cover from an unexpected rain shower ~ Unfortunately, 35 have been injured, and 22 are dead.  (Please Note:  Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his "deepest condolences to all those who have lost their lives due to the stampede in Mumbai.") ~ Video Clip of Commuters trying to rescue the trapped and injured - Warning Graphic Images [BBC NEWS]

The news clips, issues, and events discussed today here on the Blog are primarily to give you a short overview of what is going on around the world.  Your thoughts matter.  We'd like to hear what you think, and about any issues going on in your area of the world.

Until our next Blog Session ~ Enjoy your weekend!

OUR NEXT BLOG SESSION:

RACE ~ Gender ~ EQUALITY ~ Justice

Peace, Love & Light

By René Allen

©Copyright - René Allen - 2014-2017 - All Rights Reserved

Around the World: Dangerous Leaders

Around the World:

Dangerous Leaders

BLOG SESSION

September 24th, 2017

We're here for an exciting Blog Session dear Friends! Please pull your Journal out so that you may take notes about today's Session...

Journal Notes

Around the World:

Dangerous Leaders

As we take a good look around the world, we will find Leaders of many different backgrounds and cultures. While many of the Leaders who are in position at this time in history are worthy of their positions, there are many who are NOT.

Depending on where you live on this breath~taking planet of ours, will determine what type of Leadership resides in your territory, and what type of Leader that you are dealing with.

We will be discussing the signs of a "Dangerous Leader".  But, before we do that, please grab your Journal for our Blog Session for today, because the first thing we are going to do is jot down some of the qualities and attributes of a Good Leader...

JOURNAL NOTES

QUOTE:  "Leadership is a trait known to many, learned by some and perfected by few."

For your Journal Notes, here are the (must have) qualities & traits of a good Leader...

1.  Leadership is a trait that is not passed on or inherited, it has to be earned, and on a daily basis.

2.  In a world where every third person is a self-proclaimed expert on business and leadership, it is important to learn from the very best.

QUOTE:  “I suppose leadership at one time meant muscles; but today it means getting along with people.” ~ M.K. Gandhi

3.  In the present predominantly democratic society, a leader is selected by the people from the people and for the people.

4.  It is important for a leader to be ‘concordant’ and ‘approachable’ in order to facilitate an environment of growth and intellect.

5.  A leader that can get along with his or her  followers, listen and be appreciative of their ideas, and take care of their needs is the leader of the future.

QUOTE:   “The leaders who work most effectively, it seems to me, never say 'I’.” ~ Peter F. Drucker

6.  The most effective leaders in the world seldom use the word ‘I’, they say ‘we’.

7.  The best leaders always think in terms of a team and believe in ‘team work’.

8.  It is the job of every leader to make the team function and the ones that understand that start thinking along the same lines and are effective.

9.  True leaders accept the challenges and work towards making their team efficient.

10.  A true leader creates trust.

Take a moment to write down the ten

traits/qualities and important items listed

 for good Leaders.

There are many types of Leaders:

Business, Political, World...

Here is a short list of ~ Types of Leaders:

1. Thought leaders
2. Courageous leaders
3. Inspirational leaders
4. Servant leaders

We'll return with Part II of . . .

Around the World:

Dangerous Leaders

Be sure to join us back on the Blog for our next Blog Session!

Peace, Love & Light

By René Allen

© Copyright - René Allen - 2014 - 2017 - All Rights Reserved

What does this image say to you?

What does this image say to you?

BLOG SESSION

September 22nd, 2017

Good Morning Blog Readers, Followers & Visitors ~ Today's Blog Session is meant to invoke thought. The question being asked today is related to the visual image that you see at the top of this Blog.

We welcome all new Blog Readers to our delightful Blog!

If you are new to our Blog Sessions, please take a moment to Bookmark our Blog.  You may also receive each Blog Session in your email box by submitting your email address over in the right-hand column where it says, "Follow by Email".  Once you have entered your email address in, then simply click the "Submit" button.  Your Blog Sessions will be delivered promptly to you by email.

Now is the time where we pull out our Journals to take notes . . .

Journal Notes

All Blog Readers here come from various parts of the world.  For those Readers who are familiar with the NFL (National Football League) and the current protests that are taking place, the image at the top of this Blog will immediately strike a chord with you.

If you are not familiar with what is going on with the NFL and the current protests, the following link will take you to background information so that you will be informed...

FROM THE NFL:  Players discuss why they took action during anthem

However you may feel about the protests, the question is simply related to the image that you see at the top of the Blog today.

In your Journal, please write your thoughts about the image.

After you have fully read the material from the link provided and viewed the video clips included in the link, please add any additional thoughts that you may have in connection with the Image at the top of this Blog.

You are also able to leave any comments, thoughts, questions or suggestions here on the Blog about this Blog Session at the bottom of this Blog in the "Comments Section".

Have a wonderful day today, and don't forget to check out our next upcoming Blog Session!

Until our next Blog Session Diary Writers ~

Peace, Love & Light

By René Allen

© Copyright - René Allen - 2014 - 2017 - All Rights Reserved

Soul Travels of a Diary Writer ~ Step Two

Soul Travels of a Diary Writer

Step Two

BLOG SESSION

August 24th, 2017

Good Afternoon Diary Writers, Blog Readers, Followers & Visitors ~  We are back for another great Blog Session!

By now everyone who is joining us here on the Blog has their Journals ready upon arrival here to take notes.  If you are new to our Blog Sessions, please take a moment to Bookmark the Blog now.  Also, you may sign up to "Follow by Email" by adding your email address in the space over in the far right-hand column, then simply click the "Submit" button after you have entered in your email address in full.  After you have entered your email address, you will receive the Blog Sessions in your email box as soon as they are posted.

If you are a Google+ User, you may also join us in our Community of Artists and Art Lovers.  There you will meet Authors, Artists, Photographers, Poets and many other gifted and talented individuals like yourself.  There is plenty of information in the Community to inspire you.  You may click on the following link to get there . . .

Artistic Minds®

As we begin this Blog Session, please grab your Journal so that you may take notes . . .

Journal Notes

We are going to move on to Step Two of our Diary adventure.  Mostly everyone would like to learn more about their inner self.  The best way to get in touch with yourself is to write daily in your Diary.  Your thoughts are important.  Regardless of what anyone says to you or to others about you, and regardless of what you may even think of yourself, if you are not aware, you must know today that you are SPECIAL.

You are an original, and there are no duplicates.  What you have to offer to this world is very unique.  Your Diary is an important tool for you to use so that you may find out the intricate workings of your mind, and the whispers of your soul.

There is one thing that you should make a note of in your Journal notes at this time, take one page and place the Header:  The insights of your soul.

Soul Travels of a Diary Writer

Step One ~ Introduction

(Our last Blog Session)

click link above to review

In our last Blog Session we discussed the introduction to our "Soul Travels of a Diary Writer".  We are here today to continue where we left off.

Your soul knows exactly what you are destined to do while you are here on this earth.  Believe it or not, if you get still, and focus, your soul will reveal to you exactly what you should be doing at this point in time in your life.  You are continually receiving insightful direction on a daily basis, the question is are you paying attention?

You will be using your Journal during our Blog Sessions as a practice area for the information that you will be using in your personal daily diary.

If you have not yet purchased your Diary, you can go back and look at one of our prior Blog Sessions where we discussed the various types of Diaries.  You will find all of our past Blog Sessions in the far right-hand column under the heading, "Blog Archive".  We have discussed the Diary for the following types of individuals:   Author, Artist, Poet, Photographer, and Traveler.  We also discussed the Diary of Anne Frank to give you an example of a young teenager's diary entries that were written at an important time in history.  The Diary of Anne Frank is still being read and researched to this day by millions of people.  Anne Frank's Diary demonstrates to all Readers the depths of hatred, as well as the depths of despair.  Anne Frank's Diary also serves as a window to a point in history when the destructive devices of wicked individuals was shown to the world without shame.  The lesson of how devastating it is when ignorant people blindly follow a wicked Leader who is in power.  To destroy innocent lives in mass numbers and ruin hopes and dreams is an unspeakable tragedy.  Anne's Diary is a warning to future generations.

Your Diary is a legacy not only for yourself, but also for your children, grandchildren, and if you happen to be like Anne Frank or other famous Diary Writers, for millions of other Readers who will gain a great deal of insight, wisdom, and knowledge from your personal daily life experiences, activities and thoughts.

How do you get started listening to your soul?

The best way to get started listening to your soul is to learn how to meditate.  Meditation is the practice of thinking deeply or focusing one's mind for a period of time in silence or with the aid of scriptures or affirmations.  Meditation is practiced by millions of people on a daily basis for relaxation, spiritual, religious, or personal purposes.

Thinking carefully about the various and diverse elements of your life is important.

Thinking carefully . . .

Thinking carefully about your life, the people in your life circle, your decisions, your choices, your living space, and primarily the quality of your thoughts will in and of itself change your life dramatically.

Are you ready to make a positive change in your life?

If your answer to the above question is, "Yes", then here is where we will get into the items that we came here for today.  We will now focus on the meat for your personal Diary . . .

Your personal Diary

Your personal Diary starts with you.  If you have not had the following thought on your mind, then let us re-focus . . .

"You are the determining factor in how your life will unfold from this point forward".  Let us all place this point in our Journals at this time.  This point is known as the second rung on our ladder.  Also known as . . .

Step Two of the Soul Travels of a Diary Writer

Your future starts with YOU.

REMEMBER:  "You are the determining factor in how your life will unfold from this point forward".

Your Diary is now available to utilize as your tool to uncover and appreciate the highest soul version of YOU.

Diary Writers & Friends we will be back here for another exciting Blog Session . . .

OUR NEXT BLOG SESSION:

    Soul Travels of a Diary Writer

Step Three

Until we meet again for our next Blog Session ~

Peace, Love & Light,

By René Allen

© Copyright - René Allen - 2014 - 2017 - All Rights Reserved