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Politics and Diversity

This is a special blog concerning politics and diversity.  First, what do we mean by politics?  The definition of politics is the activity and methods of a political party.  What are these activities that we are talking about?  We are talking about people who represent our state, city, or government.  We are talking about people that represent a specific group or cause that has a reflection on human behavior.  Second, these are members of government that are supposed to assist the people and for the people of America or a specified country or nation.  The people represent us as mayors of city council, senators, members of the House of Representatives, as well as other members of a diverse group that represent American Politics or Worldwide Global Communities.

Next, when it comes to American Politics, it is made up of 435 members of the House of Representatives and 100 U.S, Senators.  Today, the Republicans are the dominant party right now.  However, I want to inform all of you that the 2018 Midterm Elections are November 6, 2018.  Americans will be voting for members of the House of Representatives and half of the US Senators. 

Further, what is the definition of the word diversity? The definition of this word means a difference or a variety.  It is also a set of unlike characteristics having various forms or qualities.  The diversity here pertains to how many men and women who make up of the Political System in the United States.  Moreover, diversity is unique because it has an impact on its members.  An example of this are the issues that are being addressed that concerns the Citizens of the United States.  The rules and regulations that are enacted in Congress have a bearing on human behavior.  Politics and Diversity are intertwined.  I say this because actions that are politically driven are decided legislatively through a process called Majority Rule.

In Addition, a majority rule process when it pertains to bipartisanship does not work.  When there is a majority rule, it is not very easy to establish bipartisanship.  The bipartisanship is an agreement along party lines, but it has a yes or no to it.  Whereas a consensus is when all of the parties involved agree to resolve an issue together and everyone is completely satisfied at the end of their discussions.  When it pertains to majority rule in the political arena itself, this is a one complete party dominance.  This one party dominance usually last for a specified period of time.  This is true because there are elections after specific terms for each of our members of government.

Diversity in politics is very important.  I want to inform everyone that there are a group of people that represents race and culture as it pertains to politics.  For instance, there are more men in politics than women.  However, there is a majority and a minority culture when it comes to politics.  There are at least 10% African Americans in Congress and 80% Whites in Politics and another 10% Hispanics and Asians who are involved in US Politics. 

What is the difference between a compliment and sarcasm?

Good Morning and God Bless Everyone!! My blog is about the compliments and sarcasm.  What is the difference between a compliment and a sarcastic remark?  The answer is simple.  A compliment is a statement that enhances a person’s ability, or self-esteem.  Whereas, a sarcastic remark is sharp, mocking, and contemptuous remarks that are used to injure or hurt another person.  My primary reason for writing this blog is because there are some people who really do not know how to accept compliments.

 It is a shame because any child or an adult should know the difference between giving praise and rebuke.  To be perfectly honest with everyone, all human behavior is learned.  No matter what kind of behavior it is; the behavior is learned from parents, relatives, friends, or associates.  I want to inform all of you that I got into an argument with a young lady over the Bible.  This particular person was blogging about a particular topic and my compliments was indirect.  It is that she did not pick up on it.

 It is a shame when a person does not understand human behavior.  If I were in her shoes, I would have read the Bible to see what is really going on.  I really do not understand why young people do not understand indirect behavior.  A compliment is supposed to praise and uplift a person.  If a person is using sarcasm or vulgarity, then; there is a problem.  I want to enlighten everyone that Proverbs 20:11 says that even a small children are known by their actions, so is their conduct really pure and upright? 

This is a proverb for those who do not read the Bible.  This is very important because whenever another person is praising me for my effort, I am going to say thank you very much for noticing my behavior.  Therefore, I did do something that has pleased another person.  Sarcasm is words or statements that are very bad.  It is time to go back to the basics because there are people who do not understand the difference between a compliment and sarcasm.  I am writing thing this blog to shut up all of my critics who have been putting me down because I have been telling the truth about myself.

 I know that I am too specific at times.  There are times when I can be very blunt or outspoken.  I prefer to be honest and straight to the point.  I am the type of person who does not like to water down the truth.  Proverbs 20:24 says A person’s steps are directed by the Lord.  How then can anyone understands their own way?  In this proverb, God is leading the way in a person’s life.  I want to inform all of you that it is not hard to understand a compliment or bad communication.  If someone is literally cussing me out without just cause, I will defend myself.

 I will make a few remarks of my own before I will peacefully walk away.  All I am trying to say here is please learn how to listen without rushing the judgement.  I forgot, I am talking to some people who are either in my age bracket or much younger than I am.  Please allow me to make a statement.  If my blogs or comments offend you, then what you can do is pray for me.  I am going to leave it at that!! I will pray for each and every person on Mocospace and all of the social networking websites that I am using right now.  I love all of you very much.  I am not being sarcastic, I am telling the truth!!

What does it mean to have Affect Speech?

Good Afternoon Everyone!! How are all of you doing today?  Fine, I hope.  I want to inform all of you that I went to the doctor the other day, and she told me that I have affect speech.  This is very serious to me because I have not had a problem of this magnitude since 1991.  This young lady who did the assessment made a big mistake by saying that I have a speech problem.  This is very serious to me personally because I have never had a problem like this in years.  I want to inform all of you that I am sad and depressed right now.  I have a very long way to go in my recovery and development.  I want to tell everyone that I am hanging in there right now.  It is not very easy dealing with any problem. 

Next, I want to inform all of you that I have to do something about my speech problem.  I need to schedule an appointment to consult with a speech pathologist.  I do not know whether or not my health insurance will pay for treatments with a speech pathologist.  I am very unhappy right now because I have never been through this mess in my entire life.  I wonder why these people at South Community are trying to dig into my past and present.  It does not make any sense.  I have to do something about this problem myself. 

Further, I have to do something about this Affect speech problem myself.  I wonder why these people are trying to completely mess me up.  I told a close friend of mine that South Community is trying to mess me up.  The person who completed my assessment has said some things that really did not make any sense.  I want to let everyone know that I will give everything to God.  I will not rely on man and woman to destroy me from the inside out.

 This is their general plan anyway.  I am speaking about people of authority.  If I have a speech problem, I would have addressed this problem a very long time ago.  I wonder why South Community is trying to dig up some mess on me.  I want justice!!  I have been honest and truthful with everyone and all of a sudden, I end up getting treated like dog mess.  I want to let everyone know that if I had a speech problem, I sure did not know it.  Instead of going to therapy, I need to consult with a speech pathologist. 

Also, I want to let everyone know that I do have a dialect.  I talk like I live in the South.  I want to tell everyone that I lived in Charlotte, NC for 12 years.  I had a lot of fun down there in Charlotte.  I want to tell everyone that my friends did not tell me that I had a speech problem.  Therefore, if I had Affect speech, I would have done something about it very quickly.  I am the type of person that likes to take care of all of my personal problems immediately.  Affect speech is when a person has a problem with their speech.  How come these people waited too long to inform me that I have a problem speaking?  Please pray for me.  God Bless All of You!!

What does it mean to take it One Day at a Time?

Good Afternoon Everyone!! How are you doing today?  Fine, I hope.  I am writing this blog by asking a question.  What does it mean to take it one day at a time?  I really feel that if I am living for God, I can make things very easy for myself.  By taking it one day at a time is like pacing yourself at your own pace.  I want to inform all of you that I am dealing with problems other than alcohol right now.  It is not easy living inside of this world, doing things that people inside of the world does.  I want to inform everyone that my life has not been very easy.  I will admit that I have made things very difficult for myself.

Next, I want to tell everyone that I still have to learn how to deal with life God’s Way. I will admit that I have to pray more and read the Bible each day of the week.  I know that my life has been complicated because I just want to do things my way.  One day at a time mean to be a peace with God.  I know that there are problems that I still have to resolve in my past.  I have been depressed and hearing voices each day.  Sometimes the voices prevent me from completing my daily goals.  For instance, I have not cleaned up my apartment thoroughly since last summer.  I will admit that ever since Mom died, my life has been an emotional wreck. 

Further, I want to share with everyone that I have not taken a drink or smoke any weed in almost 28 years.  I will admit that I have been taking a shower 4 times per week because I suffer from a skin disease.  I cannot use just anyone else’s soap.  For instance, I cannot go to the store and select just anything and use it.  I get very sick.  If I take things one day at a time, I know that God will do the rest for me.  It is God that is doing for me, more than I am doing for myself.  I have made some decisions that does not make sense.  I mean, that I have been sleeping on the floor for the past 8 years now.  I know that this is called living life one day at a time.  I want to tell everyone that I have to tell the truth about myself.

Moreover, I want to allow God to dwell inside of me and completely take over my life.  I am a wretch according to Isaiah 64:6.  Our lives are as filthy as rags that are completely dirty.  It is sad right now because I have not taken life one day at a time.  I have thrown myself at the hands of Satan himself.  I will admit that my life has been up one day and down the next.  I have to start living for God.  I have to start living for God.  By taking my life one day at a time is like pacing yourself during a long race.  I know that if I run too fast, I might pass out or run out of gas.  By taking my life one day at a time means yielding to a power that is greater than myself.  I have to really get ready for the next 28 years of my life.  If I live to see 80 years of my life, this means that I have taken life one day at a time.  I know that I have been feeling exhausted right now.  I do not have a desire to consume foods. 

In Addition, I have to get ready for the world to change even quicker.  I have to adapt to changes that might not be suitable for my needs.  I mean, I have to get ready to conform to a set of standards that might not be the best for me.  The word conform means to comply with or change by going to the flow of things.  Taking life one day at a time means that I have to mentally, physically, socially, and spiritually prepare in advance when it comes to doing certain things.  I feel at ease by allowing God to enter inside of my body, meaning the Holy Spirit and guide me in a way that I have never been guided before.

Also, I know that God will do His part in changing me in the way that I want.  I have to do my part as well.  It is not very easy because man has a sinful nature.  I have to deal with this and accept it for the way it is.  This is my biggest problem, I do not accept change very well.  When it comes to taking life one day at a time, I have to give God some time.  I have to allow God to prepare me for something that is very nice.  I know that my life has been messed up.  I have a tendency to complicate things for myself.  Jeremiah 32:27 says I am the Lord the God of all flesh, is there anything too hard for me?  If it is not hard for God, why is mankind complaining about minor change?  I really do not know. One day at a time is a challenge for some people; I included. 

Finally, I want to say that if a person pace themselves without being rushed into doing something, they will accomplish a whole lot in their personal lives.  One day at a time means to work at a pace that is sufficient for you.  The 12 Steps of Recovery are there for all of us who have problems in their lives with anything.  One day at a time is dwelling with sweet Jesus Christ.  I know that God accepts me for who I am as a person.  Mankind might not accept me in the same way that God accepts us, but I know that there is a better way to change in a positive way.  God Bless All of You!!  I love all of you in the same way God loves mankind.  Thanks for reading my blog.

Faithfully Submitted,

Anthony Hopkins

The Voices are back with a Vengeance!!

Good Afternoon!! I want to inform all of you that my voices are back with a vengeance.  The reason why is because it has a whole lot to with the report that I have sent to my lawyer in Louisville, KY.  The people read the report regarding what actually happened in my legal case.  The voices are trying to provoke me as usual.  I am not acting on it.  The reason why everything I am writing this blog is because there are a lot of people who hear voices worldwide, and there is no known cure for this problem.  It is a chemical imbalance inside of the brain that cause people to do, act, and feel the way they feel. 

Next, I want to inform all of you that I have tried everything possible to try to eliminate these voices.  They are back and the best thing that I know how to do is to write everything that they say.  For instance, my sort of voices usually tell me that I need to clean up my apartment.  They always tell me that I do not look right with a full beard.  I already understand that I do not look right with a full beard.  It is obvious to me that I have been hearing the voices for the past 8 years now. I want to inform all of you that I suffer from Schizoid Affective Disorder and Bipolar 1.  It is apparent that I am dealing with something that is unseen with the naked eye.

Also, I want to inform everyone that my voices are back with a vengeance because I have been telling everyone about them.  I am not worried whatsoever.  I understand that God does not give us a spirit of fear, but of love and of a sound mind.  I know that in my case, I will have to pick up my bootstraps and get a life for myself.  The voices are back with a vengeance because I will admit that I have been telling everyone that I have been hearing them to begin with.  Usually, when a person hear voices other than God, it is a major problem.  From a spiritual perspective, it means that something is wrong. 

Further, I want to tell everyone the truth about the voices that I hear each day.  The voices are men and women conferring with me inside of my head.  I understand that it is a chemical imbalance of my brain.  I want to inform everyone that there are symptoms that are derived from hearing voices.  For example, I have been having problems concentrating and trying to stay focus sometimes.  I have been thinking about what these females/males were saying most of the time.  I will admit that I take medication for my problems, but it is not working.  I am reading the Bible a whole lot more because all of my answers are inside of it.  I realize that God is the only one who can resolve this problem for me.  The only thing that man wants to do is yield is medication.

Moreover, I want to tell everyone that I am feeling perfectly fine.  I might not sleep very much, but there are times when I tend to sleep for 12 hours or more during the day.  I know that my voices can be controlling at times, it is that I have to fight with them tooth and nail each day just to survive.  I have been taking a lot of medication for the past few years.  My psychotropic medications have changed because I have had allergic reactions to the medicine.  For instance, I have experienced swelling of my tongue, hives, rash throughout my body, and muscle stiffness.  The voices tend to be more active at night, just like bedbugs inside of a house.  Honesty is the best policy!!  It is best to tell the truth when it comes to this type of situation.

In Addition, I am always telling the truth when it comes to my problems.  This is because people have a choice to whether they want to become my friend or not.  My voices are aggressive to the point that it makes you cry hearing them.  I know that these voices are called auditory hallucinations.  I know that these problems can be very difficult to treat.  I know that whenever I hear my type of voices, it reminds me of living with my stepfather from 1972 to 1985.  I know for 13 years, he constantly yelled at me all of the time.  He used to beat me up with his fist and anything that he could use to punish me.  The voices tend to torment me with the same scare tactics just like my stepfather.  They tell me that I am not worth a quarter.  The voices tell me that I smell like pure funk.  The voices intimidate me with their words. 

Finally, I want to tell everyone that my voices are back and they never left.  I guess they were giving me a reprieve.  It hurts when a person hear things and they do not know exactly where the sound is coming from.  It is like putting a blind man inside of a dark room and telling him to find his way out.  In my case, I have experienced everything when it comes to these voices.  The female voices were enticing and alluring.  They used to make me laugh while I was sleeping.  I will admit that I used to call these voices by a name that I could only recognize.  I want to inform everyone that I really need all of your prayers, love, and support.  I would like to receive everyone’s prayers because I not only hear voices but I have other medical problems that is making things worse for me.  God Bless You All!!  I love all of you very much.  Thank you for reading my blog.

Faithfully Submitted,

Anthony Hopkins

My Doctor Report Part #2

Good Evening Everyone!! I want to inform everyone that I went to the hospital yesterday and my Doctor gave me a good report.  She stated that my cholesterol went down.  It is good for a change.  I want to inform all of you that that my heart is enlarged right now as well as my liver.  My lab work was normal.  I want to inform everyone that I suffer from Glaucoma in both eyes and I have to take eye drops for the rest of my life.  It is not very easy dealing with Glaucoma and Cataracts at the same time.

Next, I want to inform everyone that my left leg and foot are swollen.  I have Edema right now.  Edema is generalized swelling of a leg, foot, or arm.  I want to inform everyone that it is not very easy using a cane to walk with all of the time.  I also know that I suffer from Osteo-Arthritis.  I want to inform everyone that I also suffer from Acid Reflux Disease.  This is the reason why I have to take Prevacid Solutabs for the rest of my life.  I also suffer from Eczema as well.  Yes, I will admit that I have health problems. 

Moreover, I want everyone to please pray for me because I am taking medication for Schizoid Affective Disorder and Bipolar 1.  I want to inform everyone that it is not easy taking a total of 20 prescription medication per day.  I am solely responsible for taking 9 pills in the morning and 11 pills at night.  Therefore, I will life a gineau pig, especially when it comes to taking medication.  The case manager told me that she wanted me to get a job.  I told her that I know exactly what I am supposed to do. 

In Addition, I want to inform everyone that I am taking the following medications for Depression and Schizoid Affective Disorder.  I am taking Zyprexa 5 mg, Minipress 2mg, Prozac 20mg, Trilafon 24mg, and Lithium 300mg. I am taking these psycho-trophic medications each day of the week.  Throughout the years, my diagnosis has changed during the past 20 years.  I went from suffering from suffering from Bipolar Disorder all the way to having Schizoid Affective Disorder and Bipolar 1.  I want to inform everyone that it is not very easy having a mental illness in my family.  I am the only one out of my siblings that suffer from a mental illness. 

Further, I want to inform all of you that it is not very easy dealing with issues with a mental illness.  I know that I have to do what is right in my life.  I want to go back to work.  I am taking entirely too much medication.  It does not make any sense.  What people do not understand is that I hear voices.  I have been hearing voices since Thursday November 8, 2009.  This is the reason why I am taking too much medication.  I am taking too much medication because I hear voices all of the time. 

Also, I want to inform everyone that I hear voices of men and women each day of the week as well as taking too much medication.  I want to tell everyone the truth because it hurts me to say all of this because it is the truth.  The voices that I hear say to me that I am nasty, funky, and trifling. I really do not understand why I am hearing voices.  I know that it has a lot to do with my case that I have had against the State of North Carolina.  I realize that I have been through a whole lot against others and myself.  I am taking medication in order to slow down the voices.  How can you prescribe someone medication for something that cannot be detected?  That is my question!! I am taking medication because I am hearing voices from people that I do not know. 

In Summary, I want to inform everyone that I have had a very good doctor report.  I will admit that I am taking entirely too much medication for Schizoid Affective Disorder, Bipolar 1.  I am taking medication for Migraine Headaches, and Seizures.  I am taking medication for other issues as well.  Other than that, I had a very good report.  My heart and liver are enlarged.  This is because I am taking medications that are toxic to my body.  I have gained a total of 20 pounds in one month.  I want to tell everyone that in spite of gaining too much weight, I am a very healthy person.  My doctors have stated that everything is normal.  I will admit that I hear voices that are called auditory hallucinations.  I will also admit that I have to resolve all of my health issues with God and the Son of Man.  Please keep me in your prayers because I have health issues and I am taking entirely too much medication for issues that cannot be detected.  Thank You for reading my blog.

Faithfully Submitted,

Anthony Hopkins

What does it mean to be Schizophrenic Non Specified?

Good Afternoon!! I want to inform all of you that I went to see the therapist and she stated that I have a brand new mental health diagnosis.  She told me that my diagnosis is Schizophrenic Non Specified.  I am in a state of disbelief because for the past 20 years, my mental health diagnosis has progressed.  It has increased tremendously during the past 20 years.  First, I was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder on July 15, 1997.  I was living in Charlotte, NC during that time.  I really feel depressed because my symptoms have increased dramatically.  It is not easy to have this problem because I have been hearing voices for the past 8 years.  It is not very easy having this mess.  I am very angry about having Schizophrenia Non Specified.  I am trying to deal with this problem to the best of my ability.  What I really need right now is prayer.  I need everyone to please pray for me because I am terribly hurt.  I did not deserve to have this problem.  I am trying to cope with this mess as well as Glaucoma.

Next, I want to inform everyone that I no longer hear voices.  I used to hear voices in the past, but right now, I am feeling more depressed than usual.  I want to inform everyone that I am really hurt.  I am having pain inside of my broken jaw, eyes, and my left foot.  My left foot is numb.  I want to concentrate on my mental health problem.  I want to let everyone know that I have been having a hard time trying to concentrate and staying focus.  I want to inform everyone that I am hurt very bad.  I have been having problems since my mother and sister died last year.  I have been trying to get it together, just like everyone have been telling me.  I am hurt because my issues are getting the best of me.  I want to let everyone know that my family members have been telling me to get over it.  How can you get over something that you do not have any control over?  I want to let everyone know that my family members are very concerned about me right now.

Also, I want you to know that I am having a hard time trying to make it out here.  I know that I am supposed to take care of myself and clean up my apartment.  I am having a hard time doing both tasks.  At least I am a very honest and truthful person.  My therapist stated that I have to go to therapy for the rest of my entire life.  For one reason or another, I have to try to deal with things one step at a time.  I have been doing a lot of reading and writing as of late.  I do not have an AA Sponsor anymore.  I guess my previous AA Sponsor does not understand mental illness.  I am telling everyone that it is very hard having a mental illness and living and dealing with societal changes.  Things change in society very fast.  I want to let people inside of my world.  I have had a lot of sleepless nights when it comes to dealing with a mental illness.  I only want what everyone else have is a job, money, house, and a good quality of life.

Further, I want to inform all of you that I enjoy coming to the library.  I have taken a lot of medication in the past and present for my mental illness.  I know that I have a long way to go when it comes to dealing with an unspecified illness. I always wondered what it would be like having an unspecified illness.  An unspecified mental illness is very hard to talk about.  This is because a person who have done the assessment on me really do not know what she was doing.  I want to inform everyone that if I were schizophrenic, I would not be blogging.  I would be inside of an institution.  I know that I have been crying and feeling depressed because I have schizophrenia.  I will say this, the voices do not talk to me while I am writing.  I tell people that most voices are active at night than during the day.  However, in some cases, voices tend to be around 24 hours a day.  My voices tell me that I smell bad.  My voices tell me that I am going blind.  The voices always tell me that I am not taking care of myself like most people my age.

Finally, I want to tell everyone that having an unspecified illness is very serious.  I guess the person who did the assessment, did not know what she was doing.  If a person did an assessment on me would not look at a book for answers to her many questions.  I want to inform everyone that it is not very easy having an illness of any type.  It really hurts me personally because I had always take things seriously. I always tell the truth about having a mental illness.  I want everyone to know that it is not easy dealing with a disease.  What I have is a disease inside of the mind.  Yes, it is very painful and it makes me cry inside and out.  The pain hurts very badly.  I am a person that hurts all over my body.  I pray every day that my pain would go away forever.  Please take care of yourself.  God Bless You!! God, grant me the serenity to accept the things that I cannot change.  Courage to change the things that I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.

Sincerely,

Anthony Hopkins

What are the Issues of Life?

What are the issues of life? A definition of something like this consists of trials and tribulations that we face each day. According to Proverbs 4:23 it says; above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flow from it. This means that we must watch what we say, think, and do. Our brain and heart is intertwined. It obviously works hand in hand. What the Bible says is that the mind itself controls everything. The heart is an organ that sustains life of an individual. It is the mind that controls the heart and everything else. Scientifically speaking, what the brain process as information is based on what we see, smells, touch, taste, and hear. It also has a whole lot to do with the information that is acquitted from our environment. A definition of an environment is one own surroundings. The issues of life are based on how we are able to have the ability to adapt and cope with conditions.

When we speak about conditions it states that it can be anything based on behavior. A condition is a state of mind. Our state of mind each day of the week is based upon how we feel as individuals each day. Issues of life consist of how well we deal with other people who are inside of our environment. I know for me when it comes to maintaining a certain state of mind each day has a lot to do with how I feel each day. Issues of life can be traumatic in nature. It can be something that happens in our life such as natural disaster, death, loss of employment, and marriage as an example.

Matthew 15:18-19 says: But the things that come out of a person’s mouth come from the heart, and these defile them. For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, and slander. This means that we must watch what we say; do think because it can lead to consequences. Anything that is defiled is expelled from the body and rejected. According to Matthew 12:36-37 states; But I tell you that everyone will have to give account on the day of judgment for every empty word that is spoken. For by your words you will be acquitted and by your words, you will be condemned. This is very serious because anything that is spoken out of the mouth as speech goes directly into your Book of Life. Your book of life is based on the day that you were redeemed, saved, sanctified and filled with the Holy Ghost.

However, we all must give account of ourselves in the Day of Judgment. This is still a review of your actions, thoughts, and works for God. The issues of life are very serious. Issues of life have a lot to do with the ability of each person to cope inside of their own environment; in spite of what is going on in their personal life. Proverbs 23:19 say; understand my son, and be wise, and set your heart on the right path. We all must focus all of our attention on God. Jesus Christ is the reason for the season!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!! When the Bible talks about the heart it consists of our emotions, motivation, and inner being. It is very important that we stay solid and strong in our convictions and standards. We have to stick to our values!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Answers.com has a better interpretation and history of the heart. It reveals that in both Hebrew and Greek culture, the heart was thought of more as a symbol of ultimate purpose and motivation. Emotional concepts, like affection, were associated more with gastrointestinal organs. Hebrew symbolism used the body as an analogy of the whole person. The strength of a person was their outward behavior – what they do WITH their body. The conscious mind, in that culture did not as easily separate thought, emotion and volition like we do. They recognized the conscious mind was engaged in thoughts, feelings and intentions but they tended to see these as different facets of the conscious mind. The heart is the organ more at the core of the body. That culture used the heart as a symbol of the inner man, the deepest thoughts, the deepest feelings, the deepest intentions. So deep at times they were incomprehensible, and in some ways, unknowable and difficult to observe – known only by God.

So the heart is, in that language, a word that represents the core or ultimate intention, ultimate value, ultimate motivation. These were also analogous to concentric circles. The inner man is center-most. This is the heart. Surrounding the heart is a larger circle called the mind. The mind included all conscience thoughts, decisions and feelings. The outermost circle was the body where all the behavior took place. Spirituality starts at the center and works it way out, hence the admonishment to love God with all your heart (the very core of your being), all your mind (the most accessible part of your conscious life) and all your strength (the behavior that flows from the heart and mind).
Early Greek was not too different, especially the dialect of Koine Greek spoken in Israel and in which much of the New Testament was written. So in the bible, the word heart included all the facets of conscious process of intent, thought and feeling but at a level so deep it is ultimate and less accessible. It does not mean “emotions” they way we use the word today.

Elation vs Gratitude

            This is a comparison and contrast paper that pertains to the importance of elation vs gratitude.  Let’s start this off by asking a question.  What is the definition of elation?  The word elation means a sense of happiness, excitement, or jubilation.  On the other hand, the meaning of gratitude means a sense of thankfulness.  I am writing this comparison and contrast paper as a means of practice.  Elation and Gratitude tend to go hand in hand.  When a person is elated, they are happy or joyful.  However, whenever a person has gratitude for something, it has a lot to do with being thankful for someone or something. 

            Next, when it comes to the word elation, it has a lot to do with an elevated feeling or a high of some sort.  Gratitude, always pertains to thankfulness.  It is very easy to be thankful for something or someone.  I know for instance, when it comes to gratitude, I am thankful for being alive each day of the week.  I am thankful to God for allowing me to stay alive as long as he wants me.  I know that it makes me very happy to enjoy life, nature, and the environment. 

            Further, I want to allow God to be the savior of my life.  I am grateful to have God as my personal savior.  He is always doing for me, more than I am doing for myself.  My gratitude comes in by asking him for the things that I need.  To be honest, God knows the things that I need of long before I can ask him.  According to Matthew 6:8 says the Lord knows the things that you need of long before you ask him.  If the Lord knows the things we need in advance, how come He allows suffering?

            Also, if the Lord knows my thoughts and ways, how come he allowed me to get Glaucoma?  Isaiah 55:10 says for as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways are higher than your ways and my thoughts are higher than your thoughts.  Elation to me personally is like receiving some thoughts that are impossible to receive.  Gratitude and Elation tend to go hand in hand.  Elation is a thought, and Gratitude is being thankful for what someone has done for us as well as what God has done for us. 

            Moreover, I am writing this for the very first time, since I was in college at the University of Toledo.  I have a lot of gratitude and elation about the University of Toledo.  I am happy to have been a student at the University of Toledo.  I want to say that Elation is a very nice feeling.  Gratitude is thankfulness for what we have received from someone or something.  There are a lot of people who say that I have made a lot of mistakes in my personal life.  However, I am a person who does not dwell on the past.  Isaiah 43:18 says do not dwell on former things nor dwell on things of the past.  I am thankful for not bringing up the past anymore.

            Finally, I want to say that God has brought me a mighty long way.  I am the type of person who does not dwell on the past.  For those who dwell on the past all of the time, I will pray for you.  I will depart from you.  Elation to me is a fantastic feeling.  It is like being happy for what was given to you by God or others.  Gratitude is an action word just like the word Elation.  Both of these words are action words heightens feelings.  Both of these words causes jubilation in a sense.  Thank you for reading my blog.

Sincerely,

Anthony Hopkins

Self and how it relates to individuals in society.

            Hello! How are you doing today?  Fine, I hope.  I would like to start things off by asking a question.  What is self, and how does it relates to individuals in society? First, there are at least three types of self. There is the social self.  This type of self has a lot to do with how people relate well inside of a society.  When it comes to gaining an understanding of the self, we have to look at how well we connect with our parents.  

          For example, when it comes to parenting, it is imperative for each child to bond with their parents.  Even though, whenever a child learns anything, it has a lot to do with their environment.  When it comes to the self, we are responsible for retaining what we have learned throughout our lifespan.  The self is still developing from the time we are born all through early adulthood.  However, when it comes to learning, it never stops.  I am simply saying that a person is responsible for adapting to their environment.

          When it comes to society, it is made up of people, places, things, and the mammals that are inside of it.  According to Charles Darwin, his theory is called Darwinism.  He states that human beings evolved around mammals.  I believe in creation when it comes to God.  According to Genesis 1:27 it states that God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them.  God created the earth according to his likeness.

          Therefore, when it comes to existence itself, all of mankind bear the soul of the Living God.  1^st Corinthians 6:19 says do you not know that your bodies are the temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you; whom you have received from God? You are not your own.  When it comes to creation of the self, it is a divine creation from God.  I pray that all of this information is received in a manner that is feasible for everyone. 

          Next, when it comes to the types of self, the self is always evolving pending on its society and culture.  The definition of culture is a total way of life that is shared by members of society.  The word evolve is a cyclical process that continues until death.  It has an ecological aspect to it.  I would like to say that life itself is a process. Only a power that is greater than ourselves can determine what course of life that we are going to take and complete in our existence.

          Also, inside of the Bible it states that when a person transitions, the body returns to the dust that it came from, and the spirit returns to God.  It is mentioned in Ecclesiastes the 12^th chapter.  Like they say, only God is able to determine what course we take in our life.  This is so true in Psalms 139^th chapter.  Inside of this chapter, it indicates in the 16^th verse your eyes saw my unformed body, and all of the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be.  This means that God knows exactly how long are we supposed to live.  It is up to mankind to always live up to his expectations.

          Finally, I would like to say a prayer that would solidify everything in a nutshell.  God, grant me the serenity to accept the things that I cannot change; courage to change the things that I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.  It is God who is doing for me more than I am doing for myself.  Oh God, please search my heart and my mind.  Please give to me what you think I deserve.  It is you; Oh God, who has control over everything on earth and the heavens itself.  Please hold me and caress me with your spirit.  I need you in my life, Oh God, I am not able to control the things that you have control of.  In Isaiah 55:8-9 says that your ways are higher than my ways and your thoughts are higher than my thoughts.  Lord, I am willing to accept what you are willing to bless me with right now Lord.  In Jesus name I pray Amen.