Should nuclear waste be dumped in North Carolina’s pristine mountains?
by Anthony on May.28, 2011, under Environment
Recently, a friend forwarded someone’s political stance on whether nuclear waste should be stored, dumped, or simply spilled onto the NC mountains… a place I have loved since childhood, and happen to call home.
The way I worded this title, certainly, you’d expect me to be yet another strong opponent of “dumping” of nuclear waste in my own backyard. It’s true that I’m a strong proponent of solar power, but that’s not the topic here.
As one who understands a great deal about nuclear power, I would suggest that the mere use of the word “dump” admits a stance that can certainly be considered popular, but is laden with guilt. This writer is making the assumption of irresponsibility, and probably has lots of evidence to show much better places to “dump” his nuclear waste.
As usual, all waste will be “dumped” somewhere unless it is lovingly stored. Either way, waste is waste, and is an important part of our lives here on Earth. It goes without saying that nuclear waste cannot be simply “dumped” anywhere on Earth without raising concerns for the residents in that area. A good friend of mine is an expert on this. Regardless where it’s stored (or dumped), it will never be able to compare to the atrocities on earth and man as how developing nations have dealt with the developed world’s garbage.
I trust that should nuclear power’s waste be stored, that it will be done responsibly and safely for all involved. This prayer is the best I can do right now, and all that is necessary, from my unique point of view.
Perhaps we can accept the spent rods and store them very lovingly and see it instead as being a true steward of the earth as opposed to refusing it, and sluffing it off on someone else. Maybe this author would prefer that we simply dump exposed spent uranium in some Mexican dumping ground, as has been done with much of the US’s toxic chemicals that our EPA would make very costly for proper disposal. Consider this as the alternative to true stewardship.
This is getting posted to my blog.
Thanks,
Tony
Subject: Do You Want Nuclear Waste Dumped in the Carolinas?
To All Lovers of Nature’s Purity:
I don’t use my regional list to get involved in the latest political cause du jour. But making the Carolinas into a national nuclear waste dump is not a mere cause du jour, it is a crise de la vie, a crisis that can affect us for a lifetime and beyond…
… I am asking you to get involved in an email campaign to signal the public’s opposition. If you want to get even more involved, see the info below.
EVERY EMAIL COUNTS, AND IS COUNTED!
Thank you,
Michael Winn
Seeking Purpose
by Anthony on May.27, 2011, under Inspired Writings
Many are seeking purpose. I like to help remind people casually and happily… Once we know our purpose, the world becomes a playground where we do our good work enjoying the moment. I’ve learned that there’s a certainty that allows me to go through life without being too serious about anything. I think of this as an amazing gift.
I enjoy being the philosopher (in the right company), and have unshakable faith. I’ve seen too much not to. I have proof of angels and many answered prayers. That doesn’t mean I won’t choose to believe some illusions real — but I’m learning what’s real and what’s not – which, let’s face it, is HUGE!
Miracles come about through relationships where two or more minds are joined in a common goal, and the results are given away. Once the miracle is understood for where it came, this further enhances the miracle worker’s enjoyment.
If you’re willing to believe in your ability to bring about miracles, and experiment with using the miracle principle, we could certainly have lots of fun together. A romance could only happen if it’s meant to. I’ve learned how to let it happen, and know my prayers are answered. This is why I’ve not been in a “typical” love relationship lately.
For me, “typical” means a roller-coaster ride of emotion stemming from strong attractions, mental fantasies, coddling, intimacy… (the up-side) followed by disillusionment, guilt projection, regret, and despair (the “down” side). My attitude toward women had become somewhat cynical indicating a jaded romantic has “given up” on love, when really, he only fantasized more about the “one” who would make things right.
It’s not easy to deal with attractions. It seems that the more one is attracted, the less able they are to maintain clarity. I’ve felt the pressure of trying to maintain clarity in the midst of passionate and strong emotions. It didn’t really work out too well.
I’ve recently learned that I’m making up what the world means to me, and since discovering my purpose, and coming to know what I am, I’ve become aware of a force that is gentle and effective at bringing about peace of mind.
Sorry if I’m boring you, I can get wordy. As a philosopher (aka: mental scientist), I analyze thoughts carefully, checking my motivations often. I seem to operate best when I have no agenda at all. I have learned to remain out of judgment, thought it’s not been possible continuously as of yet, should my little experiment succeed, I expect to be completely free of judgment.
What does that mean? I believe we can choose to make peace of mind our only goal anytime we’re ready. Peace of Mind lets us come to know ourselves, and that there’s no panacea or tidbit of information that’s going to do it for us. We must all somehow train our minds to remain peaceful. How else could we expect to fulfill our function of communicating love? When we allow fear to intrude on peace, all knowledge of ourself flies away again… and each time we are permitted to return to peace with greater ease, assuming we’re happy learners.
I’m a happy learner, and I invite you to be one too.
Thanks for this opportunity to share.
what’s an idol?
by Anthony on May.01, 2011, under Inspired Writings
For those of you confused about the actuality of idols, the course in miracles explains it better than anywhere I’ve ever known
An Idol is nothing! It’s life and power are given by its believer. The idol is not a problem. The belief that it will save you is the problem. This is what the miracle restores to what has life and power worthy of the gift of having eternal peace … The miracle does not restore the truth, It mererly lifts veil and lets the truth shine encumbered, being what it is.
How do you spell “SUCCESS” ?
by Anthony on Jan.20, 2011, under Inspired Writings
What constitutes success in America, or anywhere for that matter, when 500 years of imperialism has subtly changed a paradigm of community wealth to one that values only personal wealth. The contrast of personal wealth, and it’s emphasis, fuels violence, which can be seen as attempts at balance. Truly, balance can be found through putting emphasis on community assets. Be willing to sacrifice the importance of personal wealth and accept the importance of community wealth that true social responsibility may be realized.
Forgiveness is FUN!
by Anthony on Jan.18, 2011, under Inspired Writings
If you hate drama, click off this page! I’ve been labeled a king of drama. Artists love me, small-thinkers blown away by me. I don’t decide how Spirit would use my talent, but I’m pretty confident that this incarnation was not meant for mediocrity, the antithesis of our function. Forgiveness is fun, and I don’t have time to waste with anyone in judgment. If we’re committed to clearing negativity and laughing at everything in life, truly loving it, GREAT. Otherwise… click elsewhere.
