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Unifying Principles
Unifying principles are beliefs that are common among all cultures, traditions and religions. They are primary and are reflected by values which are personal to groups and individuals. Therefore as values they can become warped and self-serving over time. For example, justice for all can become justice for me and my group. Principles need to…
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A Metaphysical Interpretation of Genesis As Co-Creation
This video depicts a “New Thought” perspective or interpretation of the Biblical creation story. New thought is like philosophical idealism as most proponents of this belief system hold that all things in the world are appearances as created by One Consciousness, of which we are a part as individual conscious beings. As expressions of that…
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Is Your Frame of Reference Inside/Out or Outside/In?
If your frame of reference is outside of yourself, you will be dependent on the environment, actions, and words of others for your self-worth. An Internal frame of reference, sometimes called locus of control, allows us to trust ourselves and recognize our inner desires and set intentions that serve us well. We feel confident. Our…
Tim A. O'Connor, M.P.A., M.S. 