- 1. The Laws of Nature and of Natures God imply thatour intended
form of government was to functionorganically; like a healthy micro
system within a largermacro SYSTEM.So the question becomes:What is
it that I am willing to supply to my currentmicro system that will
effectively support and enhancethe efficiency of a larger macro
System governed bythe Laws of Nature and of Natures God?
2. Domicile.Our place ofpermanentresidence.Fund
ofknowledge.Frame of reference.Freehold.Including;food, clothingand
shelter.Mental agitation.Communication.Meaningful work.Thepursuit
ofhappinessLiberty Life 3. Deal with wholes and everythingwithin
the context of that whole.Recognize and values the interdependence
andinterconnectedness of everyone and everything in it.Focus on
recurring, or circular patterns rather thancauses and effects when
assessing its problems.Look at problematic behavior(s) as a normal
part of asystem in motion rather than an isolated part that isto be
removed.Realize that, like with a mobile or a wind chime, a
smallchange anywhere in its organization will effectchanges in the
whole system. 4. S Systems are the means wherein and whereby -Y You
responsibly pursue Your own Happiness as youS Share yourT Talents
in a self responsible manner that brings aboutE Excellence* in your
communitys economy andM Meaning to your own Life as youS Secure the
blessings of Liberty to yourself and yourposterity. 5. EXCELLENCY,
n. [L. excellentia.] The state of possessing food qualities in an
unusualor eminent degree; the state of excelling in any thing.1. An
valuabale quality; any thing highly laudable, meritorious or
virtuous, in persons, orvaluable and esteemed, in things. Purity of
heart, uprightness ofmind, sincerity, virtue, piety, are
excellencies of character; symmetry of parts, strength andbeauty
are excellencies of body; an accurate knowledge of an art is an
excellence in theartisan; soundness and durability are excellencies
in timber; fertility, in land; elegance, inwriting. In short,
whatever contributes to exalt man, or to render him esteemed
andhappy, or to bless society, is in him an excellence.2. Dignity;
high rank in the scale of beings. Angels are beings of more
excellence than men;men are beings of more excellence than
brutes.3. A title of honor formerly given to kings and emperors,
now given toembassadors, governors, and other persons, below the
rank of kings, but elevated above thecommon classes of men.From:
Websters 1828 Dictionary*Excellence - EXCELLENCE 6. To Change a
Populated System:Understand - and acknowledge - that people withina
system may be rigidly attached to a sub-systemthat has a different
function than the largersystem. (Mobilizing Healthy Communities -
Diagnosing Systems.)Strengthen its peoples ownership of their
ownnatural resources both seen and unseen. (Mobilizing
HealthyCommunities to embrace "Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of
Happiness.)Develop practical rituals or rites of passage that
encourageinterdependence and interconnectedness within each of the
systemssub-systems and, within the larger system. ("The Ambulance
Down in the Valley".)De-triangulate from inorganic fictional
entities that limit and(sometimes) prohibit the type of
self-sufficiency that secures toyourself and your posterity the
blessings of Liberty. (Structuring Questions toResolve
Conflict.)Identify exceptions and handle them with wisdom and
compassion.(Conflict Resolution: Strategies for Transition.) 7.
Learn more at: 8. Integrity TrainingResources and Tips for
MobilizingHealthy CommunitiesMobilizing Healthy Communities
FileDuring this 30 minute power point presentation participants
will learn how todiagnose systems, recognize common blockages to
their groupscohesion, and be provided a template whereby they will
be able to formulateworkable strategies for change within
themselves, their groupand, ultimately, in their community and
nation.Sample Form: First Amendment Assembly Procedure FileIf used
by members of your group, this sample form has the potential to
focusparticipants thoughts and words. In so doing the group is not
only assisted inmaking the most of their time and efforts but, they
are more likely to agreeon an accurately stated problem and develop
relevant strategies for itsresolution.Structuring Questions to
Resolve Conflict FileThis 27 minute power point presentation is an
adjunct to "Mobilizing HealthyCommunities". The presentation gives
the viewer a list of probing questionsthat are designed to assist
them in structuring questions in a straightforward way that will
ferret out the substance of a matter deemed by acommunity to be in
need of a plan of action specifically designed toalter, reform or
abolish the mechanics of an unhealthy and failing system.Within
this presentation are tips on how best to resolve interpersonal
conflictif, and when, it arises. The questions are downloadable.
See "Questions"below.Questions AssignmentMobilizing Healthy
Communities to embrace "Life, Liberty and the Pursuit ofHappiness".
FileThis 47 minute presentation is designed to acquaint
participants with 18th and 19thCentury concepts as they were
defined by the words used in our nationsfounding documents.
Definitions for the selected words were compiled fromWebsters 1828
Dictionary for the specific purpose of assisting theparticipant in
accessing - and, achieving - their vocational goal(s). Pleasenote;
the first slide in this presentation will need to be manually moved
("pgdn" on your keyboard) to the second. The rest of the slides
seem to be insync with the narration.Conflict Resolution:
Strategies for Transition FileIn this 1 hr. 10 min. presentation
options for resolving conflict are presented from apsychological,
social, scriptural and judicial perspective. A pattern suitablefor
systemic change is offered.The Path - Self Knowledge - Developing
Cohesive Groups FileIn this 15 minute exercise the participant will
be asked to participate in animaginary walk. After the walk, the
participant will be asked by thenarrator to honestly critique
himself or herself. The participant will beasked how they responded
to new information, obstacles, problemsand personal challenges
along the path.When listened to in a group setting, this
presentation provides acommon experience for group members. Such an
experience, whenshared, is helpful in expediting the development of
cohesive workinggroups. In sharing their experience along the path,
each participant willrecognize a path that is unique to them, yet,
in some ways, similar toothers. Some will recognize for the first
time, that not everyone seesand experiences things and events in
the same way that they did.Although "The Path" contains power point
slides referencingScripture, the audio (without the slides) is
equally suitable for itsintended use."The Ambulance Down in the
Valley" FileThis has been updated to a 14 minute, two slide
presentation. In the first slide Italk about the "normal
distribution curve", and how our "intellect"affects our emotions
and our decision making processes. In the secondslide, I recite a
poem by an anonymous author that was popular in thelate 1980s and
early 1990s. There were sequels to this poem. I choseAlan D.
Goldbergs sequel for this narration. As you listen consider(among
other things); the styles of leadership (shown as a back-dropon
this slide) as they have evolved since the early 1990s, and how
thepoems metaphor is related to "job creation" and a presumed need
fornon-governmental charities and other agencies. As a correction
to mynarrative, the American Counselor is not a "Journal".Dialogue
- Communicating Opinions and Beliefs FileThis +/-11 minute
presentation contains a short comparison between resilientand
resistant behaviors and outlines the ground rules, and dos
anddonts, for effective communication; specifically "dialogue".AM I
A FAIR FIGHTER? QuizThis 15 question, True or False quiz has two
functions; it is designed to assistthe participant in evaluating
his or her "self", and, in groups, it is ofvalue in expediting
cohesion.HOW WELL DO I LISTEN? QuizJust as some people have "blind
spots" in their "field of vision", others havesilent spots in their
field of hearing. Do you know if you have silentspots in your field
of hearing?This 10 question True or False quiz has two functions;
it is designedto assist the participant in evaluating his or her
"self", and, ingroups, expedites cohesion.