All life is connected. To act consistent with this fact we need to see the world differently. This blog provides a forum to share how we see the world as one whole. It's where we challenge ourselves to find common ground solutions from everything from foreign policy, to health care to what's to be done with Hwy 118.
The Progression of Love
By SCOTT FRIEDMAN
Posted July 8, 2008
The problems we have in society today can largely be viewed as an effect of focusing on that which we believe will CREATE love, peace, joy and security. Those behaviors never work because the premise is faulty. Love, joy, peace and security always exist within us and it is our responsibility to recognize and identify with this fact and let those states of being be the source of inspiration and action, rather than thinking love, peace, security and joy will be created by more money, tighter abs, better sex or eliminating people who believe differently. Read more...
Accepting Our Impact on the World
By SCOTT FRIEDMAN
Posted June 19, 2008
To progress in life we must continually be more honest with our self at deeper and more profound levels. Part of that honesty includes being willing to accept the truth of the impact we have on the world. Like everything else, we start where we are. Read more...
Alert, the Force of Light to Have Greater Expression is Increasing Dramatically
By SCOTT FRIEDMAN
Posted June 10, 2008
The level of light and intensity is increasing rapidly right now. It’s particularly important to be aware of this in order to stay balanced and take full advantage of the opportunity. Read more...
Slowing Down to Move Faster
By SCOTT FRIEDMAN
Posted June 10, 2008
To master anything in life requires we embrace the paradox of it. To love better we need to be more detached. To thrive financially we need to be focused on things other than money. To have great relationsips we need to be willing to lose them if that's what happens when we speak the truth. To progress faster we need to be centered and focused in the stillness of the moment. Read more...
Reflections of a Loving Heart
By SCOTT FRIEDMAN
Posted May 12, 2008
How well our wisdom is heard is a reflection of how open our heart is when we share it. Read more...
Gifting Down Payment Funds Without Paying Gift Tax
By SCOTT FRIEDMAN
Posted April 21, 2008
According to Camarillo CPA Michael Drews, you can give up to $2 Million tax free in 2008 and 3.5 Million in 2009. Read more...
"Being There" for Those We Love
By SCOTT FRIEDMAN
Posted April 14, 2008
What does "being there" mean? It means being present and aware as much as possible of the love that exists. Most of the time it includes listening and accepting and letting people know we care. Read more...
A Solution to the Economic Crisis
By SCOTT FRIEDMAN
Posted March 19, 2008
For the economy to recover, trust must be restored. That will happen when people take responsibility for their part in creating the financial crisis. As long as there is denial of responsibility things will continue to get worse. Read more...
Are We Better Off Having the Federal Reserve
By SCOTT FRIEDMAN
Posted March 17, 2008
What the Federal Reserve does do, in my opinion, is delay the negative impacts of poor judgment thereby making things worse. The solution lies in helping people see the negative consequences of greed and short sighted unsustainable behavior, and the benefits of behavior in which everyone sustainably thrives. Read more...
The Challenge of Allowing the Good in our Life to Thrive
By SCOTT FRIEDMAN
Posted March 17, 2008
There is a natural tendency to protect what we value. Sometimes we need reminding that we kill what we love if we hold on too tight. Read more...
