Death is coming

The closer death creeps up upon me the less I am able to understand the reasons for life or living.

Yes I have experienced a close family member dying and unlike television it takes decades to handle such a thing. To think I am going to put my family through such a thing when I finally leave is more horrific to me than the thought of death itself.

My life was and is still a learning experience but when all said and done what am I to do with all this accumulated learning over my lifetime if I just die. There is no logic or reason to this.

Long ago I became aware that the God story that is sold to the majority is just a nice story to give mankind with a message of a basic layout of how nice life could be if everyone followed these ideas. Not many in life do and if one thinks about it the good and evil structures actually depend on each other. The good that can be experienced in life is only understood as good when there is it's opposite to compare it to. This is not rocket science only common sense in reality. I am not saying we need to experience bad but understanding in it is needed to appreciate the great things many of us can have in our lives. From birth to death there are many ways mankind helps his fellow man. How many ways can you help?


Saturday, November 5, 2011

An Extensive Family Created In Church of God Lexington KY

By Jamie Harris


Our faith is ours to keep. There are quite a number of churches in any given area and as we discover for ourselves, there are variations in the ways of these churches. The bigger churches more often than not are run by laws and certain principles particular to that church. There are also non denominational churches that have cropped up to offer flexibility in showing our praise and worship to the Lord. Some members of non denominational churches may also still be part of the main group however they are enticed by the dynamism of the former thus their presence in the congregation.

Take for instance the Church of God Lexington KY gives their members with a number of programs and also activities, not really Sunday service, to fit the requirements of the worshipping congregation. Programs were created in order that men and women grow in their spiritual journey. And this journey is not made alone yet accomplished as a community. This fosters rapport amongst members hence developing strong relationships.

This fellowship believes in the Scriptures as being the word of God and leaders teach these to turn out to be a guiding principle in everyday life. The Bible is considered to be verbally inspired by God and therefore it's a revelation to us from Him. Learning as well as living them can make us much better Christians who should be able to share goodness to individuals we encounter, not simply fellow worshippers. Following the righteous path might be viewed as lonely nevertheless with assembly of like-minded individuals, your passage in life isn't carried out single-handedly, without a doubt if you fit in with Church of God Lexington KY.

Worshippers and leaders alike will hold your hand in challenging times. In faith you will grow stronger as you gain more knowledge on the word of God. Burden gets lighter as your devotion develops deeper. You may observe that challenges are simply setbacks presented to you to make you an even better person that you are. Strive to become the person that He wants us to be and we can achieve this with the aid of our spiritual community.

Church of God Lexington KY makes it even fascinating to join programs and service. Fun activities are given to youngsters, outdoor and/or indoor games for the younger generation and senior adults may possibly enjoy mind games which will get everyone express comradeship. Not only does one go to church for praise and worship however, you likewise reunite with acquaintances and build new relations.




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Sales Philosophy - What You Believe Determines How Well You Sell

By Adam J Bradley


The book that is the subject of this review is Metallica and Philosophy: A Crash Course in Brain Surgery, edited by William Irwin and published 2007. It is part of a growing genre of books that examine such pop culture icons as The Matrix movies, the Lord of the Rings series, The Simpsons television show, and others through the lens of philosophy. The book is made up of a series of twenty short essays examining the band Metallica, the interpersonal relationships between the members, and the lyrics in the context of some of the main ideas of Western Philosophy.

EVERY salesperson should have a sales philosophy that they firmly believe in. It represents your values and defines who you are as a company and as a salesperson. It also affects how you approach your customers and how effective you are at making the sale. "I think I already have a sales philosophy..." You may think you have a good sales philosophy, but chances are it needs improvement. Does it accurately represent YOU? Is it as effective as you think it is? In reality, you probably fall into one of these two categories: A. You've been trained to follow some silly, scripted sales process you barely believe in, and may even hate. B. You've been in sales for what you consider to be a long time and have your "own way" of selling.

The Scripted Sales Philosophy This usually happens to the newest of salespeople. They join the team, get a few scripts and are told to "go get 'em!" Let them get their teeth kicked in a few times, they'll learn. Is that really the best way to train someone in sales? Well, there is something to be said for failing your way to success, but you're disheartening and devaluing your recent sales investment-your new hires. There are very few times when a verbatim script will actively engage another human being, whether it's a cold call over the phone or in person. People buy from people, not a phony sales script. When your sales philosophy, or the one you are forced to swallow, doesn't match what you believe deep in your heart, you will NOT be a successful salesperson.

The next in line to the philosophy of coexistence is the medium of exchange. The proverb 'money is the root of all evils' does not stem from greed. Money or currency created isolated pockets of humankind. When the exchange was through barter interaction was unavoidable. Cohesiveness had meaning and only a cohesive society could exist under ideal conditions. When the medium of exchange was invented and put into practice, mankind changed its behavior. It created classes and creeds.

Besides analyzing lyrics, though, a number of the essays also examine the overall context and history of Metallica, and attempt to answer some of the more contentious points raised over the years. These include the issue of the band "selling out," their image of nonconformity with traditional rock roles, and Lars' battle with internet file-sharing website Napster. Did Metallica sell out when they released an alternative hard rock album (LOAD)? What role did nonconformity play in shaping Metallica and why can they not return to it ever again?

The real philosophy of coexistence is the ability to accept different beliefs. Mankind developed the sense of Super Being since time immemorial. The original beliefs were about the unexplainable. Later this was refined to tenets and doctrines. The articulate spread beliefs which were logical and believable in existing circumstances. Arguments and postulations percolated to the commoners through reiterations and repetitions. Charisma and personality played its part in bringing cohesiveness to localized societies. However, this proved to be a detriment to the philosophy of coexistence.

The book is a a welcome introduction or reintroduction for Metallica fans to philosophical ideas and thinking. For the serious philosopher who has spent time reading the original works cited in the essays, it may be just a casual summary of the themes in a heavy metal context. But for Metallica fans who desire to know more about the motivations of the band and get inside their heads, as well as understand the reasons that they find themselves drawn to Metallica and heavy metal in general, Metallica and Philosophy provides an ideal overview of these most important concepts.




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