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This paper delves into and expands the Global Serendipitome framework.

The paper emphasizes and expands Sociality, Adventurism, and Sagacity as essential pillars for engineering serendipity encounters. It transforms static connections into dynamic encounters through intentional interactions and algorithmic approaches, and enhanced collective wisdom.

Stated otherwise – the Serendipitome henceforth is globalized, includes everything, everywhere and available to anyone.

It is a sequel to our preceding paper on the Serendipitome that first introduced the framework of the Serendipitome.  The prior paper predicated the required existence of Sociality, Adventurism, and Sagacity for engineering serendipity encounters. In this present paper we go into the adept human skills of Sociality in the milieu of large crowds; into personal geographic Adventurism of global dimensions; and discuss the mental state of the collective Sagacity.

The concept of a serendipitor person who is a manifestor of "Engineered Serendipity" events is practiced by some fortunate (“lucky”) ordinary folks, who represent a shift from the passive observer status to the active catalyst of sparking random serendipitous encounters.

When you apply this shift to our earlier published concept of the Serendipitome, you are essentially moving from a map of “potential connections” to a kinetic high-energy environment.  Here, the connections are forced into existence as empiric events of Newtonian reality.  In other words certain high energy potential contacts can be forced into serendipitous outcomes.

We also introduce the added model of engineered intentional friction.

By inserting kinetic intentional friction into the Serendipitome framework, this "engineering" method acts as a prism, refracting ordinary events into serendipitous discoveries of physical phenomena.

Let me further explain.

1. Engineered Interaction: The Catalyst of Direct Action

In the past traditional random manifestors often hung-on to a random "serendipitous" external trigger.  These may have been, a phone call, a whistleblower, a salesperson, a guru, a sense of gut feeling (buy a lottery-winning ticket), attend a random event at the SXSW, a trade convention, or getting excited in the Coachella.   

That is now changed. In contrast, we propose that Engineered Kinetic Interaction creates a new energized synthetic crossroads.

By kinetically entering a novel energized environment, or a different vibrating space, and demanding a response, the manifestor, or entrepreneur forces a collision between their private reality and public scrutiny.

This is huge.

Elevating the Serendipitome: The Serendipitome is now transformed from a static framework into an energy charged kinetic field.  In this framework, random serendipity encounter is no longer a random arrival.

A serendipity encounter is the inevitable energy spark having been generated by the friction of two opposing forces.  

Consequently, we aren't waiting for the truth to emerge. Rather, we are energetically engineering the environment, so the truth has no other choice but to collide with us.

2. Algorithmic Engineering: Mathematical Predicted Serendipity

Social media algorithms are, by definition, engineered ecosystems of discovery. When a creator (like Nick Shirley or Drew Binski) uses "Algorithmic Engineering," they align their output with a higher statistical likelihood of internet virality.  Same is said about the act of querying a search engine. Same is now the new wave of creative prompting (“engineering of prompts”) of LLMs, resulting in a new reality as presented by the LLM agent report.

This is engineered serendipity at scale. 

And this is huge.

Elevating the Serendipitome:  here we introduce the use of Statistical Density. When you expose yourself in a "position of greater luck" (like Binski’s adventuring in 197 countries), you are increasing the surface area of the Global Serendipitome. By understanding the "hooks" that trigger the algorithm, you are essentially "salting the mine" of the digital landscape, ensuring that your message hits (“encounters”) the right people at the right time on viral dimensions

In other words, kinetic serendipity engineering is scaled by using statistical methods.

Thus, the field of statistics is part of the Global Serendipitome for both the sender and receiver.

3. Independent Crowdsourcing: The Decentralized Serendipitome

The Organic Start of Virality.

Traditional media newsrooms or the WH pressroom act as gatekeepers—they are the "bottlenecks" of serendipity. By bypassing these chock points and going directly to the field, "Serendipity Media Engineers" (podcasters, syndicated bloggers like us), leverage the collective eyes and ears of the community.  That is the organic start of internet global virality. From that point on reality takes new unrestricted and unpredictable shapes and forms.

We employ the form of Independent Random Crowdsourcing.

The Elevation of The Serendipitome: That is where the shift of the Serendipitome from the personal map to a distributed network takes place. When the "crowd" funds, contributes, votes, or validates the narrative, the serendipitous events are no longer limited to what is one person’s perception.

Instead, we create a "Guerrilla Serendipity Network” where thousands of people who act as sensors, are feeding "serendipitous" breaking news into the receiving central node.  Public opinion as is shaped by promotional market influencers are actually tools of the Global Serendipitome.

Our own syndicated blogging employs the multiplier effects of search engines’ “crawler” practices into multiple websites. 

When our blog in the Chinese or Spanish languages version is posted (in language other than English), it is globalized. It is likely to be serendipitously encountered by internet surfers anywhere from China to Chile.

In other words intellectual crowd sourcing amplifies the Global Serendipitome.

Thus, intellectual crowd sourcing is part of the Global Serendipitome.

4. Geographic Adventurism: Expanding the Horizon

The "peripatetic" nature of Drew Binski’s international exploration work highlights the importance of  Geographic and Social Adventurism. To encounter the truly random events, a serendipitor must leave the "home" coordinates of their personal Serendipitome.  The renowned novelist James Michener did just that – he moved from one continent to another and in his life time he authored over twelve different, locale-inspired, bestselling historical novels that made him rich and famous (starting with the Tales of the South Pacific). So did Paul Theroux with his Great Railway Bazaar.

Elevating the Serendipitome:  Adventure seeking exploratory travel represents the Expansion Phaseinto Global Serendipity. You cannot engineer serendipity if you stay in a closed loop.

By traveling to the "fringes" (geographic locales or distant social communities), we encounter "black swans" - people or events - who are extreme outliers that would never happen to us in a controlled, legacy environment. This territorial breakout elevates our worldview experience into the Global Serendipitome level, where the connections are no longer local, but universal. This discussion of the value of Adventurism pertains to the other various kinetic implications mentioned above.

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By treating humans not just as observers, but as Engineers of Random Events Chance, you elevate the Serendipitome to a higher tier - from a philosophical concept into a practical work tool for discoveries in the global Newtonian reality.

5. Sagacity: The Third Predicate of the Serendipitome.

Sagacity is the individual quality of the person who is discerning, sound-in- judgment, and a farsighted human.  It is the elusive talent of “connecting the dots.”  The neuropsychological characteristics of being discerning, sound-in-judgment, and farsighted are rooted in the mind’s high-level executive functioning, emotional regulation, and advanced neurocognitive integration.  Sagacity is a "virtuosity" or sovereignty over the materials and processes of production. It is the ability to "see what others don't" and to act on its potential when encountered.  This is not a matter of luck but the result of patiently acquired skill and expertise.

Elevating The Global Serendipitome: Collective Sagacity

The concept of the "global serendipitome" extends the principles of individual sagacity to the level of social systems and collective social intelligence. In this context, sagacity is no longer just a personal trait but a property of the "sagacious context" and the inter-relations between individuals.

Collective Sagacity and Social Capital

Collective sagacity refers to the ability of a community to harness the "wisdom of the crowd" while avoiding the "madness of the crowd". It is achieved through "synergistic partnerships" and community engagement, allowing for a shared sense of ownership in cognitive developmental paradigms.

One more name - Aristotle Onassis was one of the best serendipitors in the 20th century. He embodied all the talents and skills described above. More about Onassis will come in future papers.

Stated otherwise, we aren't just mapping the world:

Global Serendipitome is the machinery that forces the world to reveal itself to us.

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Exploring Wikipedia's Bias: The Tension Between Neutrality and Human Nature.

Is Wikipedia biased?

Of course. I’ll start with the definition of ‘bias’ by Wikipedia…: “Bias is a disproportionate weight in favor of or against an idea or thing, usually in a way that is inaccurate, closed-minded, prejudicial, or unfair. Biases can be innate or learned.”

I was inclined to browse the topic by a recent article in the N.Y. Post titled: “Wikipedia bias influences how ones perception of reality is perceived.”

Disclaimer: I was so far, a charitable contributor to the Wikimedia Foundation that is the not for profit organization owning Wikipedia. Thus, I realized some questions about the organization over time.

Is Wikipedia biased?

The answer to Wikipedia biases question isn't a simple "yes" or "no." The core tension of Wikipedia is a battle between a neutral ideal and the messy reality of human nature.

Below is a tabulation of some evidence, gathered from policies, historical controversies, academic studies, and internal community discussions.

The Wikipedia Bias & Accuracy Ledger

Wikipedia is Never Biased (The Ideal & The Mechanisms)

Wikipedia is Sometimes Biased (The Reality & The Challenges)

The Pursuit of Accuracy ("Wikipedia is Always Right?")

Core Policy: Neutral Point of View (NPOV)

Systemic Demographic Bias

Self-Correction is Extremely Rapid

The foundational principle. NPOV mandates that articles must represent "fairly, proportionately, and, as far as possible, without editorial bias, all of the Significant views that have been published by reliable sources." It's not about finding a middle ground; it's about describing the full spectrum of sourced views and giving them due weight. For example, on the topic of the Earth's shape, the scientific consensus is given overwhelming weight, while the flat-Earth view is presented as a fringe belief, which is a correct application of NPOV.

Studies consistently show the editor base is overwhelmingly male (around 85-90%), white, and from North America and Europe. This "systemic bias" results in predictable outcomes:

• Coverage Gaps: Far more detailed articles on topics of interest to this demographic (e.g., military history, video games) than on topics like feminist art, African literature, or traditional crafts.

 • Subtle Framing: Biographies of women are more likely to mention their marital status or family than biographies of men.

A famous 2005 study by the journal Nature found that Wikipedia's accuracy on scientific articles was "surprisingly good" and approached the level of  like the Encyclopædia Britannica. While errors existed in both, Wikipedia's power was in its ability to fix them. Vandalism and simple factual errors on popular pages are often corrected within minutes, sometimes seconds, by automated bots (like ClueBot NG) and vigilant human editors.

Policy: Verifiability, not Truth

Coverage Bias & Notability Standards

The Power of Citations

This is a crucial, often misunderstood, policy. Editors are forbidden from adding their own opinions or original research. Every substantive claim must be attributable to a published, reliable source. This acts as a powerful brake on individual bias. An editor cannot simply write "Politician X is corrupt." They must write, "The New York Times reported that Politician X was under investigation for corruption," and provide a citation. The bias is thus shifted from the editor to the source, which can then be evaluated.

The "notability" guidelines (what merits an article) often favor subjects well-covered in Western, English-language media. A groundbreaking scientist from a non-Western country whose work was published in non-English journals may fail the notability test, while a minor reality TV star with numerous articles in English-language tabloids gets a lengthy page. This isn't malicious bias; it's a structural bias baked into sourcing requirements.

The requirement for citations means an interested reader can always check the sources for themselves. This transparency is a key part of the "accuracy" model. A statement in a traditional encyclopedia must be taken on faith; a statement on Wikipedia can be traced back to its origin. This makes it a fantastic starting point for research, if not the endpoint.

Mechanism: Talk Pages & Consensus Building

Conflict of Interest (COI) & Paid Editing

Biographies of Living Persons (BLP) Scrutiny

Every article has a "Talk" page, a forum for editors to debate content, sources, and wording. Contentious edits are often discussed at length. The goal is to reach a consensus based on policy, not to win a vote. This process forces editors with opposing biases to find a neutral way to present information that all can agree on, or at least accept.

Despite policies against it, undisclosed paid editing is a persistent problem. PR firms, corporations, and political campaigns have been caught "scrubbing" articles of negative information or inserting promotional content. This is a direct injection of extreme bias. Wikipedia has volunteer groups and policies to combat this, but it's an ongoing battle against well-funded actors.

Following the 2005 John Seigenthaler controversy (where a user falsely implicated him in the Kennedy assassinations), Wikipedia instituted extremely strict sourcing standards for information about living people. Un- or poorly-sourced contentious material in a BLP article is subject to immediate removal. This makes articles on living people some of the most scrutinized on the site.

Mechanism: Transparency & Edit History

Ideological Edit Wars

Errors are Inevitable, but Not Permanent

Every single change made to an article is publicly logged and attributable to a user (or an IP address). Anyone can view the entire history of a page, see who added what information, and when. This radical transparency creates accountability and makes it difficult for a single biased viewpoint to take hold secretly.

On highly contentious topics (e.g., Israel-Palestine conflict, U.S. politics, GMOs), articles can become battlegrounds. Groups of ideologically-motivated editors may try to "own" an article, systematically removing information that contradicts their worldview and emphasizing information that supports it. This leads to biased "forks" of in article or long-term stalemates where the page reflects the view of the more persistent editing faction, not a true neutral point of view.

No encyclopedia is perfect. The key difference is the speed of correction. A factual error printed in a book in 2020 will still be there in 2025. A factual error on a high-traffic Wikipedia page is unlikely to survive a day. However, errors on obscure, low-traffic pages can and do persist for years. Therefore, "accuracy" is highly variable depending on the article's popularity.

Now, I return from the review journey with these impressions:

Is Wikipedia Never Biased?  The answer is false.

Wikipedia is written by biased persons.  The writers/authors/scribes use sources that are themselves biased, and are subject to the systemic biases of the society the sources emerge from. The very structure of what is considered "notable", worthy of inclusion as an entry, or in the text, is a form of bias.

Is Wikipedia Sometimes Biased?    

This is demonstrably true. Wikipedia is sometimes biased. The evidence of demographic, coverage, and conflict-of-interest bias is overwhelming and acknowledged by the Wikimedia Foundation itself, which works to combat it through initiatives like edit-a-thons focused on underrepresented topics.

Is Wikipedia "Always Right"?   

This is false.    Wikipedia is not a source of ultimate truth, and it contains errors. However, its model is built for the pursuit of accuracy. Its strength is not infallibility but correctability. The open model of transparency, the dedication of its self-administered community, creates a system trying to detect falsehoods and vandalism that sometimes fail.

Concluding Questions:

Back to my opening disclaimer, being a financial donor to Wikimedia Foundation, I wonder if my name, and the many other donor names deserve mention as an entry somewhere in Wikipedia. As of today there is no published list of donors to Wikipedia or Wikimedia.

Moreover, who decides what is item in Wikipedia is “notable”?  And what is not notable for Wikipedia? Who decides or appoints the “notability decision officers” on Wikipedia?

Omission by Wikipedia is a form of bias in and by itself.

In the end, maybe that Wikipedia should be treated like an ongoing conversation.  

Like in many other human conversations the loud more vocal speakers get noticed.

Can’t wait for the launch of Grokipedia.

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Discover the Big Colonnade of Murals Redefining Saginaw's Urban Landscape

Well now, if you've been down by the Saginaw River lately, you can't help but notice something truly eye-popping.  Old, rusty colonnade of grain silos that used to just sit there, an eyesore for years, have been given a brand-new lease on life. They're now giant, colorful canvas, and folks, it's a monumental sight!

This outstanding transformation is the entire artistic gift of a fellow named Okuda San Miguel. Now, Okuda, he's not from around here – he hails from Spain, where he was born in Santander, 1980.  Okuda calls himself a "citizen of the world."

You can see that big, wide-world thinking in his art, too. He's known for the bold, patterns and bright, lively colors. His work often features these sort of blocky, almost cubist figures, all mixed up to a tapestry of different designs and textures.

He's done his art all over the globe, but he's pretty proud of this Saginaw piece, says it's one of his favorites. And you can see why! It's his biggest one yet, stretching way up into the sky.

The whole idea behind these murals, from what Okuda says, is about freedom, diversity of shapes and colors. He's woven together all sorts of patterns, few old-fashioned, and many modern like pixels. Some are his unique geometric designs. It's like he's trying to get all kinds of folks, all kinds of cultures, to come together in one big, happy picture.

In our era of postmodern art, stretching from Art Basel to ExpoChicago, it's a wonderful thing when a novel object of artwork takes something that was just sitting there forgotten, and turns it into something that makes you stop in awe and smile. These murals are doing just that for Saginaw. They're an awesome bold welcome to anyone passing by - a reminder that even plain abandoned silos can be transformed into stunning artistic installations with creative imagination and  lots of flashy paint!

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Serendipity Sourced In Cartesian Concepts

This title is an interesting proposition! Serendipity is the random encounter that generates a fortunate outcome. Sagacity, Adventurism and Sociability are the constituent sources that spawn serendipity encounters.

 René Descartes, (1596-1650), was a French philosopher and mathematician. He is considered the father of modern philosophy; and best known for his concept of “I think, therefore I am".  It articulates a foundation for knowledge based on self-consciousness and rational thought.

Let me break down how random serendipity encounters are related to Cartesian ideas and concepts of sagacity, adventurism, and sociability.

1. Sagacity (Wisdom and Discernment)

Cartesian Doubt and Openness:   Descartes emphasized methodical doubt, questioning pre-existing knowledge. This skepticism can foster a mindset open to unexpected possibilities. Serendipity requires recognizing the value of an accidental discovery, even if it contradicts initial expectations. A sagacious individual, in the Cartesian sense, is more attuned to such occurrences.

Clarity and Distinctness:   Descartes valued clear and distinct ideas.  The sagacious mind, trained in discerning truth, might be better equipped to connect seemingly disparate pieces of information randomly encountered leading to a fortunate serendipitous insight.

2. Adventurism (Exploration and Risk-Taking)

Breaking away from Routine:   Descartes advocated for breaking free from entrenched dogma. This spirit encourages exploration and experimentation, increasing the likelihood of encountering the unexpected.  Adventurous individuals are likely to put themselves in novel situations where serendipity occurs.

Embracing the Unknown:   While Descartes sought certainty, his method involved venturing into the unknown. Serendipity thrives in the realm of uncertainty.  A willingness to embrace the unknown, to step outside one's comfort zone, is essential for serendipitous encounters.

3. Sociability (Human Interaction and Exchange)

No man is an island unto itself.  While sociability refers to interpersonal exchanges, we can extend its meaning in a Cartesian context to encompass our engagement with the world at large. This includes not just conversations with others, but also our interaction with books, art, nature, and the broader environment. Each encounter, whether with a person, an object, or an idea, has the potential to spark a serendipitous connection. By actively engaging with the world around us, in a mindful and inquisitive manner, we increase the likelihood of these fortuitous encounters.

Provisional Morals:   Descartes advocated for engaging with the world and other people while pursuing truth. Social interactions increase the chance of encountering diverse perspectives and information.  These interactions often spark unexpected new connections and lead to serendipitous discoveries.

The Value of Discourse:   Descartes believed in the power of inter-personal discourse and debate.  Engaging with others, sharing ideas, and participating in discussions exposes us to new concepts and possibilities, creating fertile ground for serendipity.

Thus Cartesian emphasis on questioning, clarity of thought, exploration, and interaction aligns with the conditions that favor serendipity.

Descartes did not explicitly addressed serendipity but his philosophical framework lays a foundation for cultivating a mindset that is receptive to chance encounters and able to transform them into valuable discoveries.

Further Considerations

Intuition:  Descartes acknowledged the role of intuition in grasping truths. Serendipity often involves an intuitive leap (of faith), connecting seemingly unrelated ideas into new concepts.

Passion and Curiosity:   While not explicitly Cartesian, these emotional traits drive both intellectual exploration and social engagement, further increasing the likelihood of serendipitous encounters.

The role of the passion, is overlooked in discussions of Cartesian philosophy, however passions play a crucial role in shaping our perceptions and actions. Descartes recognized that passions like wonder, curiosity, and joy can drive us towards knowledge and understanding. These emotions are essential for serendipity to flourish. Wonder opens us to the unexpected; curiosity compels us to explore, and joy motivates us to pursue new avenues of thought.  A Cartesian approach to serendipity would involve cultivating these passions to create productive grounds for chance encounters to take root and blossom.

Let me push for more depth while exploring serendipity and Cartesian principles.

Going beyond the obvious and unpacking the nuances.

While sagacity, adventurism, and sociability seem like clear pathways to serendipity, the Cartesian framework offers more subtle connections as well.

Consider Descartes' emphasis on method. His methodical doubt wasn't about rejecting all knowledge, but about finding a secure foundation for truth. This rigorous approach, when applied to unexpected encounters, directs to us sift through random occurrences, examine and discern their value, and extracting meaningful insights.

It's not just about stumbling upon something new, but about having the mental tools to understand and utilize that which is in front our eyes.

Furthermore, Descartes' concept of innate ideas can be linked to serendipity. He believed we are born with certain fundamental concepts, like the idea of God or the basic principles of mathematics. These innate ideas, lying dormant within us, might be awakened by serendipitous encounters. A random observation, a conversation, or an unexpected event could trigger the recognition of these inherent truths, leading to profound personal or intellectual breakthroughs.

Serendipity and the "Self"

Descartes' famous dictum, “I think, therefore I am,” emphasizes the importance of the individual self. This focus on self-awareness and introspection is crucial for recognizing and interpreting serendipitous events. By understanding our own biases, interests, and goals, we can better appreciate the significance of random encounters and how they relate to our personal journey. Serendipity is not just about external random events; it's about those events that resonate with our inner selves and contribute to our growth.

Concluding remark.

A deeper exploration of Cartesian philosophy reveals a rich tapestry of ideas that can illuminate the nature of serendipity.  By cultivating and living in a mindset that embraces methodical inquiry, recognizes the potential of innate ideas, (sagacity), harnesses the power of passions and communication (sociability), and actively engages with the outer world (adventurism), we create the conditions for serendipity to flourish. This expanded perspective goes beyond simply increasing the chances of encountering the unexpected; it equips us with the intellectual and emotional tools to recognize, interpret, and capitalize on random serendipitous events.

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WHO’S  AFRAID  OF  RFK Jr?

The short answer is - the Democratic National Committee is running scared of RFK Jr.  

The Democratic National Committee called Kennedy a “useful idiot”.

Calling a political opponent by vulgar language does not attract votes.

It really doesn’t matter how many convictions Biden’s main opponent is charged with. What matters is that the DNC has ill-treated and lost the only Kennedy Family member who counts politically.

The DNC lost its historic sparkle and dash. The DNC used to be so much cooler, but now it's kinda dull.

On next Election Day, the DNC will have lost a traditional democrats’ vote-getter. Missing those democrats’ votes will tip the scale in favor of the other opposing party presidential candidate.

Simple Math. Duh.

Photo by Gage Skidmore.

The Biden trial started Monday, June 3, 2024 in a Delaware court.

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A Path to Healing and Creative Flourishment

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Author: Claudia Cruz

In a world that often demands conformity, finding avenues to express oneself authentically can be not just liberating, but also profoundly healing. Self-expression, the act of conveying one's thoughts, feelings, and identities, serves as a vital bridge between the inner self and the external world. Its benefits are manifold, ranging from reducing stress and anxiety to fostering creativity and enhancing self-confidence.

This article hosted by Dr. Mandy Lender delves into the transformative power of self-expression, illuminating how it can boost healing, elevate mood, and catalyze the creative process. Additionally, it explores the burgeoning realm of digital creativity as a modern conduit for self-expression, spotlighting the role of videos, photography, and blogging in the digital landscape.

Reducing Stress and Anxiety

At its core, self-expression provides a cathartic release, allowing individuals to externalize emotions that, if bottled up, could lead to increased stress and anxiety. Engaging in creative activities like painting, writing, or playing music offers a therapeutic outlet, enabling one to process and make sense of their emotions. This form of expression can act as a stress reliever, offering a sense of peace and tranquility in the midst of life's tumult.

Building Self-confidence

Self-expression is inherently linked to self-discovery. As individuals explore different modes of expression, they often encounter aspects of themselves previously unexplored or unacknowledged. This journey of discovery fosters a deeper self-awareness and, consequently, better self-confidence. The act of sharing one's creations with the world, despite fear of judgment, reinforces a sense of self-worth and resilience.

A Mood-Booster

The act of creating something, be it a piece of art, a piece of music, or a written work, can be immensely satisfying. The sense of accomplishment that comes from bringing something new into existence can elevate one's mood and instill a sense of joy and pride. Moreover, engaging in creative endeavors that one is passionate about can lead to a state of flow, where time seems to stand still, and one's worries fade away, further enhancing emotional well-being.

Enhancing Problem-solving Skills

Exploring self-expression encourages lateral thinking and the ability to view problems from multiple perspectives. Whether it's crafting a narrative, composing a song, or designing a piece of art, the creative process necessitates problem-solving. This practice of creative thinking spills over into other areas of life, enhancing one's ability to navigate challenges with innovative solutions.

Encouraging Mindfulness

Self-expression demands presence, drawing one's attention to the here and now. Whether it's through painting, writing, or performing, the act of expressing oneself fully engages the mind and body, encouraging a state of mindfulness. This present-centered awareness fosters a deeper connection with oneself and one's surroundings, promoting a sense of peace and contentment.

Fostering the Creative Process

At its heart, self-expression is the fuel of the creative process. It allows for the exploration of ideas, emotions, and visions that can be transformed into creative works. This exploration is not confined to traditional arts; it encompasses a wide range of activities that reflect individual uniqueness and innovation.

The Rise of Digital Creativity

In the digital age, self-expression has embraced the innovation and versatility of platforms like Adobe Express, transforming the way we engage with digital creativity. Adobe Express, a beacon for digital creators, offers a suite of tools and features that make it simpler and more accessible than ever to express one's creative side. With Adobe Express, creating engaging videos, capturing stunning photographs, and crafting compelling blog posts become seamless endeavors. Below are a few creative ways to enhance your self-expression with the help of Adobe Express:

Videos

Creating videos, whether they are vlogs, tutorials, or artistic films, becomes an even more dynamic way to convey stories, share knowledge, and express emotions with Adobe Express Video Maker. This tool simplifies the video creation process, allowing users to combine visual and auditory elements effortlessly.

Photography

Photography's ability to capture moments, emotions, and perspectives is enhanced with Adobe Express Photo Editor. This tool allows for a deeper visual exploration of one's environment, offering advanced editing features to refine and enhance images.

Blogging

Writing compelling blog posts is made more engaging with Adobe Express Blog Creator. This tool offers a sophisticated platform for articulating thoughts, sharing experiences, and connecting with like-minded individuals. It enriches the blogging experience by providing beautiful design templates and interactive features, fostering a space for reflection, discussion, and the exchange of ideas.

The journey of self-expression is a deeply personal and universally relevant endeavor. It is a pathway to healing, a catalyst for creativity, and a means of connecting with others. In the digital age, the opportunities for self-expression are boundless, offering new mediums and platforms for sharing our unique voices. Embracing self-expression, in all its forms, promises not only personal growth and healing but also the enrichment of the collective human experience.

Rush Limbaugh the famed radio personality said: Life is what you make of it. Life is what you do. To grow up you go out there.

Existentialist philosophers in the recent two centuries argue that people are free and responsible for their own lives. The Law of Attraction is the belief that thoughts can manifest into reality. Actually there is nothing novel or recent about it. They also assert that people create their own meaning in life.

Existentialists would likely agree with the Law of Attraction that people can create their own reality. However, they would also likely disagree with the Law of Attraction in the sense that they believe that people are not in control of everything that happens to them.

For example, an existentialist might believe that people can choose to be happy, but they might also believe that people cannot choose to be born without a disability.

Ultimately, whether or not existentialists believe in the Law of Attraction is a matter of personal opinion.

Mikhail Bakunin the nineteen’s century Russian philosopher argued that religion originated from the human ability for abstract thought and fantasy. This point is important to consider. It has implications on several biblical books that were transcribed and edited by ordinary humans for two millennia. Humans have agendas and human make mistakes.

According to Bakunin, the alternative for a religious power monopoly is the acknowledgement that all humans are equally inspired by a deity, but that means that multiple contradictory teachings are assigned to an infallible deity which is logically makes no sense.

Bakunin stated wisely that: "By striving to do the impossible, man has always achieved what is possible." That means human thought and thoughtful intentions precede human actions, creations and civilization’s products.

Existentialists opine that individuals are responsible for creating their own meaning and purpose in life. They also believe that individuals are free to choose how they live their lives. The Law of Attraction is the belief that what you focus on your mind’s thoughts will manifest in your life. If you focus on positive thoughts and goals, you will attract positive experiences into your life. If you focus on negative thoughts and goals, you will attract negative experiences into your life.

Consequently there is overlap between Existentialism and the Law of Attraction. Both believe that individuals are responsible for creating their own reality. However, there are also some key differences. Existentialists believe that individuals are free to choose how they live their lives, while the Law of Attraction suggests that individuals can attract certain experiences into their lives by mentally focusing on them.

Jean Paul Sartre the twentieth century famed French philosopher argued that a central proposition of existentialism is that existence precedes essence, which is to say that individuals shape themselves through their existence and cannot be perceived through preconceived and a priori classes or groupings - an "essence". The actual life of the individual is what constitutes that which could be called their "true essence", instead of an arbitrarily attributed essence by others who use essenceto define them. Human beings, through their own consciousness, create their own values and determine a meaning to their life.

In her 1963 book titled “The Prime of Life”, Simone de Beauvoir, and Sartre’s intellectual partner defined her Existential life credo this way:

We regarded any situation as raw material for our joint efforts. And not as a factor conditioning them.

We had no external limitations, no overriding authority; and no imposed pattern of existence. We created our own links with the world. And freedom was the very essence of our existence.

Whether or not you accept the Law of Attraction, it is well known and clear that writing down your plans and goals helps you to achieve them.

When you write down your goals, you are making a commitment to yourself. You are also giving yourself a clear plan of action. This can help you to stay motivated and focused on your goals.

Writing down a Plan of Action is the first step of taking action towards manifesting your life.

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Dr. Mandy Lender, an American physician and author. In his book, The Vision of Habakkuk, Dr. Lender argues that the Bible provides a framework for existentialist philosophy. He cites the example of Habakkuk, who was a prophet who lived in the 7th century BC.

Dr. Lender reasons that the biblical existentialist approach of manifesting goals and objectives is based on the following principles:

The individual must have a clear vision of what they want to achieve.

They must be willing to take some action to make their vision a reality.

They must be patient and persistent, as it may take time to achieve their end.

They must be grateful for what they have, as they strive for more.

Dr. Lender believes that these principles can help people to live a meaningful and fulfilling life. He also believes that they can help people to achieve their financial goals, as they can provide the motivation and drive necessary to succeed in business.

Dr. Lender provides a detailed explanation of how to apply these principles to real estate investing. He also provides case studies of people who have used these principles to achieve success in their lives.

Dr. Lender suggests that this is a model for how we should live our lives. We don’t have to try to understand everything that happens in the world, but we should trust in ourselves that there is a working built-in mechanism within humans and for humans. He also argues that we should be willing to take risks and step out in belief.

Dr. Lender discusses the biblical example of Jabez, who was a man who prayed to be blessed by God and asked God to enlarge his territory (real estate parcels of land).  Jabez's prayer was answered and he was granted four things:

He was blessed more than his brothers.

He was given a large territory.

He was protected from evil.

He was given peace.

Dr. Lender's book, "The Vision of Habakkuk," is a guide to the biblical existentialist methodology of manifesting goals and objectives. Lender argues that by following the principles outlined in the Bible, people can achieve their dreams and live a life of purpose and fulfillment.

The book is divided into three parts. The first part provides an overview of the Biblical existentialist philosophy. The second part discusses how to apply the principles of Biblical existentialism to specific areas of life, such as personal finance, career, and relationships. The third part offers case studies of people who have successfully used the principles of Biblical existentialism to achieve their goals.

Lender's book is a well-written and informative resource for anyone who is looking to live a more meaningful and fulfilling life. He provides practical advice that can be applied to a variety of situations. The book includes discussion points as a great resource for anyone who is interested in learning more about the biblical existentialist philosophy.

Here are the key takeaways from the book:

The first step to manifesting your goals is to clearly define what you want. What are your dreams and aspirations? What do you want to achieve in life?

Once you have a clear vision of what you want, you need to take action. What steps can you take to make your dreams a reality?

It is important to be persistent and never give up on your goals. There will be times when you face setbacks, but if you keep going, you will eventually achieve your desired results.

The Law of Attraction is a powerful tool that can help you manifest your goals. By focusing on positive thoughts and feelings, you can attract positive experiences into your life.

The Biblical existentialist philosophy is a powerful tool that can help you live a more meaningful and fulfilling life.

Have Life Blessings Be All Yours.

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WIN BY SLAYING YOUR AVOIDANCE

Nothing gets in the way of productive life and success more than the draining habit of avoidance. Nothing gets in the way of the potential abundance delivered by the Law of Attraction than avoiding the munificence of life.

We avoid hard conversations. Do you avoid arguments?

We avoid certain people. Do you feel you lack sufficient education? Do you avoid old people’s company? Do you avoid young people’s company? Do you avoid people of a different ethnic group who speak a foreign language?

Do you feel always criticized? Do you avoid asking questions?

We avoid evidence that contradicts what we think. We tend to avoid hard decisions. We avoid starting a project until we're certain of the outcome.

I know people who avoid getting out of bed in the morning.

To justify our avoidance, we lie to ourselves and others. We tell ourselves that we’re noble - to not hurt someone’s feelings. We tell ourselves we don’t want to offend others. We hope that things will get better. We tell ourselves that things will get easier. We tell ourselves that we can avoid the real issue without any consequences. We decide to start when the time will be right. We think we are not smart enough to handle the issue at hand.

Sometimes we muster up half the courage to do something. We hold half the conversation. We do half of the hard thing.

We acknowledge the evidence but the circumstances are now different so it’s no longer relevant.

We see the person we’re avoiding but pretend to ignore them.

We start but don't commit to the desired results.

We all have folks in our lives that are so important to us that we don’t want to risk pissing them off.

We find seasonal reasons for procrastination. Everyone blames The Pandemic. If only The President would handle it different. Then we blame the Delta virus. The fourth wave is coming. It’s all the unvaccinated Republicans’ fault. “The Climate”. Yes it’s the climate that changed.

Half-efforts tend to make things worse, not better. When things don’t get better, it only reinforces the internal conclusion that we shouldn’t have said nor done anything in the first place.

Avoiding reality is easier.

Avoiding reality today makes the future harder.

THE HIGH COST OF AVOIDANCE

There is increasingly a precious price to pay in return for avoidance.

When you avoid other people you learn only from your old self.

Do we avoid asking questions because we’re afraid to be perceived as a fool?

When you avoid other peoples you keep coaching yourself the same old concepts.

Avoiding puts you on a hair-trigger, anything will set you off. We all do this. Who hasn’t entirely avoided a hard conversation with their partner about something only to find themselves in an insignificant argument over something trivial?

Of course, the petty fight isn’t about the trivial thing; it’s about avoidance of the hard thing.

Everything becomes harder until we stop avoiding what's getting in the way. The longer you wait the higher the cost.

If you’re always the same avoider person, you keep on echoing in your mind the same old ideas. Avoiding others preserves you as the narrow thinker. Grow your mind by coordinating life with new people.

However, for fresh new ideas, it’s just about time that you allow other people into your life. These people will teach you new things. They will ask you questions that will force you to think about yourself, your emotions, and your actions in a new light.

Find new teachers. Ask your new teachers questions. Keep growing by learning from new teachers.

When you’re surrounded by new people, you expand your horizons. You learn from others and grow without feeling it.

It’s better to ask questions than to remain stagnant.

The only people who no longer change are the dead.

Let’s face it, conflict sucks… It can be awkward, unpleasant and downright awful to witness… And yet, for some reason we keep putting ourselves in all sorts of situations where we know certain people will inevitably get mad.

Aren’t you tired of arguing with your fellow co=worker? Or avoiding your family members over petty disputes?

Stay curious. Stay Interested. Be interesting.

Do you let your assumptions, prejudices and anxieties get the better of you? Sometimes, the things you think you need to avoid are the very things that will create the conflict you say you’re trying to avoid.

Avoidance is a vicious circle.

You cannot attract friends and prosperity by avoiding them.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT SWIMMING COACH

When you look for a swimming coach who would you choose?

Will you choose a coach who learned to swim on dry land or deep water?

Would you trust a terrestrial tortoise or a marine tortoise?

Terrestrial Tortoise above. Marine Tortoise below. Photos taken at the Galapagos Islands.

1) You’re a PESSIMIST seeing a dark tunnel

2) You’re a OPTIMIST seeing light at the of the tunnel

3) You’re a REALIST seeing a freight train coming

NORA ROBERTS TURNS HER THOUGHTS INTO REALITY

The Law of Attraction is ubiquitous. All around us. It’s so pervasive that we often don’t discern it. There are many ways to trigger and leverage the Law of Attraction. Anyone can teach the Law of Attraction once they open their mind and observe it operating in their lives. Nora Roberts is a successful novelist. Author of many best-selling novels.

If you want to get something - here is her approach.

If you don’t go after what you want, you’ll never have it.

If you don’t ask, the answer’s always no.

If you don’t step forward, you’re always in the same place.

Got it?

If you need further explanation message me….

BOOK REVIEW:   BOOK PROPOSALS THAT SELL

“Book Proposals That $ell” by Terry Whalin is a practical guide and handbook for authors who plan on writing a book or already hold a manuscript of their book and want to get published by a large publishing house.  If you’re writing your first book, but don't know where to start, “Book Proposals That $ell,” is for you. With step-by-step instructions, this guide will teach you how to write a winning book proposal--and get your book published.

Terry Whalin, an author and book editor, released a new revised edition of his “Book Proposals That $ell”.  He guides aspiring authors through the maze of national Publishing Houses. Successful selling of a well drafted manuscript ensures the author future royalties and a well-crafted product to be proud of.  

What will the author get from the book publishing industry?

 (1) Sales and royalty of the book (2) An official document called an ISBN number which is a number that unifies the production of a book and its legitimacy. (3) Portability of the ISBN number to other publishers for an easy publishing and printing.  (4) A book produced and printed in a high class format since it is done through professional book layout and design procedure. (5) The books is stored in the Library of Congress using the ISBN number.  (6) Have the book released and sold in major book stores.

In the Age of Amazon anyone can self-publish a book. But a self-published book mostly languishes in obscurity.

Whalin takes the reader of this guide book through the concept that a published book is a profitable business venture for the Publishing House.

A proposed or written manuscript has to be pitched to, and evaluated by, a professional literary agent or an acquisition book editor with a track record in the publishing business.  Next, an acquisition editor needs to be sold upon, to advocate the manuscript before the Business Board of the reputable Publishing House.  The Business Board consists of publishing executives, senior editors who are known for their exceptional expertise in the publishing field, (who may be editors of prestigious magazines or editors of different books); book marketing and book-selling experts.

In order to convince the board of the publishing house to offer a contract, the author must demonstrate understanding and willingness to be a partner in marketing and show a potential of  a wide public readership audience who will buy the book.

Whalin’s guide book for successful book proposals includes every detail - all information on how to find a literary agent, or where to meet and how to pitch to a publisher’s acquisition editor.  It includes his 21 secrets for successful book proposal based on his own many years of experience as an author and book acquisition editor.

Whalin’s book is a how-to guide that shows you what to do and explains why you should do it. It’s your personal roadmap to getting published by a large publishing house like Penguin, HarperCollins, Simon & Schuster, Morgan James, etc.

This guide includes an actual sample of a winning book proposal contributed by Michael Hyatt, the former CEO of Thomas Nelson Publishers.  Just studying the  instructions chapter by Mr. Hyatt is well worth studying Whalin’s present 2021 complete revised hand book.

PRODUCTIVE APPROACHES TO LIFE

Here are three productive dispositions towards life. Consider them.

If you like them – adopt them.

REDEFINE YOUESELF EVERY DAY

That means that we should reinvent ourselves every day.

Whether you like it or not, we live under continuous changes. Our reality is perpetually changing.

Life around us is in continuous transformation. Consciously or not, we are being ceaselessly transformed.

Our chronological age changes every day. Every twenty-four hours our age changes.

Our outer appearances change incrementally as time goes by. During childhood we grew lots of hair. As we proceed living to our life’s end we get there with sparse hair or no hair. We change our own definition of who we are. One time I was a medical student, then a medical doctor. Later, I showed up as a Sunday morning Bible preacher. Look it up on YouTube…

Consider the transgender movement - people change their gender. The Olympic athlete Bruce Jenner is now Ms. Caitlyn Jenner.

Ronald Reagan reinvented himself from a film industry actor to US president.

We have choices. The choices before us are either to let things happen to us -- go bald, or get a hair transplant.

Would you let s stranger decide the coloring of your hair?

Should we let other people define us? This is the question.

It is our personal responsibility to reinvent ourselves in response to the changes around us. We are always in a better position reinventing ourselves, and define who we are rather than let others do it to us.

Folks who are determined on self-improvement are self-transformative.

LIVING LIFE TO THE LIMIT

This comes naturally to those who have a vision and goals.

I found that achievement of a goal is easier than carrying the hardships of an ambiguous generality. Having a goal means that you know what you want.

Life around us brings flow waves of opportunities. Hurricanes of opportunities!

Many times it is enough to have a goal and then keep your eyes and ears open and the goal rolls right in your doorstep. Ask and you shall receive

Trespassing limits and crossing boundaries is a misperception.

Who sets the limits for us? Do you let others decide what your limits are? For many years it was believed that a man cannot run a mile in less than four minutes, until in 1954 Dr. Roger Banister did it.

We need to live without bias and avoid assumptions. Assumptions have no basis in our empiric reality.

Be unbiased - take it to the limit. If you trespass a boundary – it is a lot easier to ask forgiveness than permission...

DO YOUR OWN THING

Live your own life. Go ahead and do what you think is right for you.

Tell nobody where you are headed.

When you don’t tell no one what you are about to do, then no one can intimidate you with their own fears of failure.

Why would you agree to carry the burden of other people’s prejudices?

Notice how leading politicians go everywhere speaking in public and never tell their future public office plans…

IN SUMMATION:

Ø Reinvent yourself

Ø Bring it to the limit

Ø Do your own thing

© Mandy Lender 2011, 2013, 2021

You’re a talented writer. You are the author of the promising great American novel. Or you have a best-selling book manuscript as a show and tell non-fiction lessons learned from your previous company. Or the U.S Congress.

You need now two things in order to break out on the literary stage.

First you want your novel or non-fiction to be counted. Yes you want your brain child to be indexed by the U.S. Library of Congress. Said otherwise your book needs an ISBN number.

Second you want your future best-selling book, on the display shelves of every bookstore in the America.

Where do you go? You go to a well-established well known book publishing house that has the production tools, business relations with printers, wholesale nation-wide books distributors, and experienced networks of book marketing, and book selling working relationships.

The first thing – to be counted – you can do yourself. But It’s costly in time and money. The second thing you must get a publishing house accept your opus. Or else, privately published book copies will stack up in your garage.

It happened to me.

You need a publishing house to accept your manuscript under contract and take care of myriad expensive details that involve book production, marketing, and sales You can’t go it alone if you aspire to sell your book in private bookstores or national chain bookstores. You want your book sold on the Barnes & Noble shelves and on Costco, Sam’s Club and Walmart. Proudly.

The preliminary step is to connect with a literary agent or a book-acquisition editor who will pay attention to your manuscript. You need to have a “Book Proposal”. You need to sell your book proposal onto one of those professionals. They are part of the publishing industry.

Fortunately a new guide book is now released to guide you through this maze.

Terry Whalin, an experienced acquisition editor in established publishing houses has an updated guide-book that leads you through the business labyrinth of publishing houses. Read and study this guide book. It will save you aggravation in cost and time. You can find it on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. I wish I read and studied this book before I went to publish my first book.

https://www.bookproposalsthatsell.com/