Powerful article, thank you. I heard a definition for humility - 'A clear recognition of what & who I am, followed by an attempt to become what I could be' - uncovering my dark (shady) side has been painful but is the ticket in to self-awareness, self-love & self-forgiveness. Projection is an attempt to seek relief from my own shortcomings by projecting them on to others. Grateful to be aware & awake. Dear Lord, deliver us from evil & help us to continue to help ourselves ...
Great article. Having integrated a giant chunk of my shadow I can make the following, perhaps shattering observation about people who collectively haven’t done their work:
The basic Deep State bargain between R&D is that Democrats will provide unlimited resources to Republicans who will use the funds to destroy foreign cities with planes and bombs.
Republicans will provide unlimited funding for Democrats so that they may destroy American cities with money, policy and Democrats.
Republicans use an excess of male energy - unintegrated with The Shadow or The Divine Feminine.
Democrats use an excess of female energy - unintegrated with the Shadow and Divine Male energy.
For a long time there has been a view held by scholars of the Bible and the Judeo-Christian tradition that the problem of evil is inversely related to mankind’s quest for God and God’s truth. In other words, the more humanity seeks after the one, true God and seeks to obey His precepts, the more that evil is constrained, the more the evil one is held back from his aim of destroying civilization and its inhabitants. Conversely, the more that mankind turns away from God and His precepts and from Truth, the more evil is loosed upon the world. This is of course a theological construct and also carries with it the question of who is the one, true God. This is where the critical topic of Truth comes in. The Bible tells us that truth is spiritually discerned, and that if we earnestly seek it by seeking Him, we will find it.
I always appreciate your thoughts. Did you ever consider that this is the natural human nature and condition without God? And, that there is no one good except God?
The human condition NEVER changes. I told my daughters when they were old enough to understand that there are people out there that will take everything they have, including their life and not think twice about it. Due to God’s intervention there are more good and honest people in the world than bad and dishonest. Otherwise, humanity would disappear.
Not everyone that goes into politics falls into the latter category, but there seems to be a preponderance that do with the resultant issues faced by societies now and across the ages.
I highly recommend reading Frankensteine if you have not. Its commentary is relevant to today in many areas: scientific advancement, justice system, body parts harvesting, parenting skills, psychology, and more. Furthermore, Mary Shelley wrote it when she was only 18 years of age.
ANGEL HEART sounds like a good movie. There is another movie we found on YouTube, called "the Devil and Daniel Webster", 1941. The whole family can watch, they had no ratings back then but it would've been PG.
Very interesting story of a poor farmer (1840) who becomes so frustrated he sells his soul to the devil, and immediately prospers. When his seven year contract is up, and he realizes what he's done, he hires Daniel Webster, the best known orator in the county to present his case to the Devil. Written by Stephen Vincent Benet in 1936, it was an immediate best seller!!
Another great movie made in the 1940s with the theme of selling one soul to the devil, was "The Picture of Dorian Gray". A young English gentleman in the 1870s manages to fool everyone, and literally gets away with murder. He has a portrait painted of himself in his youth, and curiously the man never grows old.
After 25 years have passed, he has to hide the portrait from visitors as it is showing the vestiges of his sins. Surprise ending. Well known Hollywood stars are in it.
100% John. When you say our government, I agree if you say the CIA, FBI, NGO's in combination with the Mossad. They don't get voted out every 4 years. They just keep trucking along and we have no control over them. They are evil and most are not noticing it.
Angel Heart is a brilliant movie. Mickey Rourkes magnum opus - "he coulda been a contenda!", the new Brando, but shortly after went off the rails. A talent wasted
"there is no greater meddler on earth than the US government and its intelligence agencies." I'm not sure about that one, but who knows. I think China may be a bit more of a bandit of our technologies. *smiles* And I would further say that there are many China students over here studying/spying, then go back to China to show them all the new inventions that they can use thanks to the U.S. of A.-that's what one call meddling: big time!
Yes, to be self-aware of ourselves can site Socrates who suggests "that an unexamined life isn't worth living."
Excellent observation, John. And, the reason is that nothing out of DC and its lapdog, the media, can be trusted. Very few organizations offer valuable information, and most are small, like Focal Points.
The general public is in for a very rude awakening when a gallon of gas hits $10, or food bills climb higher, or perhaps no food becomes available.
This stupid adventure into Iran, messing with the energy market, will destroy any economic stability. Energy is still being transported by ships, so the real impact of blockades and the destruction of energy facilities has yet to be felt in markets and economies.
These stupid politicians, including Trump, having now climbed into that ship of fools, only know power; they have no idea the chaos they have started. Even if everything went back to normal today, it will take years for energy to flow as it has.
How many years has Iran been two weeks away from launching missiles that reach the US? All propaganda to keep Congress from being involved in attacking another country. Everything is urgent and stops any debate. This is the loophole Neocons use to allow a president to attack without Congressional approval.
Here's an interesting thought. No president of the past has trusted Israel or its PMs' propagandizing intelligence to start a war. Only Mr. Trump. Did Netenyaho promise Trump that he would be the new Jewish Messiah?
The real trouble about " proje tionists" is that they tend to be do full of umbrage and blame they do not nor can they be queried to see themselves. I have tried many times with different individuals. Those who 'project' their own evils onto others never are able to see themselves. A bit like demonic posession.( demons stand before YW and blame and accuse His servants of (being human) day and night).
Wow. Well done, John!! Your conclusion about American presidential administrations projecting America's own foibles and intolerances onto other countries is sublimely accurate. I suspect Biden's were done by a small coterie of "his advisors" while Trump is blatantly in the open for all to see. Interesting. I think these men and their "advisors" represent deep strains within the American psyche few realize. [Definition of the word "strain" I'm using = "The collective descendants of a common ancestor; a race, stock, line, or breed."] People only think in terms of parents passing political or social views to children, but indeed, the traits and characteristics of a nation are far deeper than people realize and can survive and pass through centuries.
Powerful article, thank you. I heard a definition for humility - 'A clear recognition of what & who I am, followed by an attempt to become what I could be' - uncovering my dark (shady) side has been painful but is the ticket in to self-awareness, self-love & self-forgiveness. Projection is an attempt to seek relief from my own shortcomings by projecting them on to others. Grateful to be aware & awake. Dear Lord, deliver us from evil & help us to continue to help ourselves ...
Yes, I agree. He is the only one who can
What an interesting introspection and dive into self-awareness. You have courage to articulate it and cast if off.
“….recognition…..”. Alcoholics Anonymous 12 & 12 Step 5. 🫡🙏🏼. (10-18-85).
Great article. Having integrated a giant chunk of my shadow I can make the following, perhaps shattering observation about people who collectively haven’t done their work:
The basic Deep State bargain between R&D is that Democrats will provide unlimited resources to Republicans who will use the funds to destroy foreign cities with planes and bombs.
Republicans will provide unlimited funding for Democrats so that they may destroy American cities with money, policy and Democrats.
Republicans use an excess of male energy - unintegrated with The Shadow or The Divine Feminine.
Democrats use an excess of female energy - unintegrated with the Shadow and Divine Male energy.
John,
A very good write. Thank you.
You are helping me to be more of a critical thinker. I believe we all need to think more and process more.
We have so much evil in our world.
What is creating all this evil that has been set loose in our world?
David
For a long time there has been a view held by scholars of the Bible and the Judeo-Christian tradition that the problem of evil is inversely related to mankind’s quest for God and God’s truth. In other words, the more humanity seeks after the one, true God and seeks to obey His precepts, the more that evil is constrained, the more the evil one is held back from his aim of destroying civilization and its inhabitants. Conversely, the more that mankind turns away from God and His precepts and from Truth, the more evil is loosed upon the world. This is of course a theological construct and also carries with it the question of who is the one, true God. This is where the critical topic of Truth comes in. The Bible tells us that truth is spiritually discerned, and that if we earnestly seek it by seeking Him, we will find it.
I always appreciate your thoughts. Did you ever consider that this is the natural human nature and condition without God? And, that there is no one good except God?
Maybe God is another word for truth and the will to pursue it?
Ultimate truth
The human condition NEVER changes. I told my daughters when they were old enough to understand that there are people out there that will take everything they have, including their life and not think twice about it. Due to God’s intervention there are more good and honest people in the world than bad and dishonest. Otherwise, humanity would disappear.
Not everyone that goes into politics falls into the latter category, but there seems to be a preponderance that do with the resultant issues faced by societies now and across the ages.
I am not sure that a person "goes into politics." He/she may possibly be dragged into it, unawares, via mind control.
I highly recommend reading Frankensteine if you have not. Its commentary is relevant to today in many areas: scientific advancement, justice system, body parts harvesting, parenting skills, psychology, and more. Furthermore, Mary Shelley wrote it when she was only 18 years of age.
ANGEL HEART sounds like a good movie. There is another movie we found on YouTube, called "the Devil and Daniel Webster", 1941. The whole family can watch, they had no ratings back then but it would've been PG.
Very interesting story of a poor farmer (1840) who becomes so frustrated he sells his soul to the devil, and immediately prospers. When his seven year contract is up, and he realizes what he's done, he hires Daniel Webster, the best known orator in the county to present his case to the Devil. Written by Stephen Vincent Benet in 1936, it was an immediate best seller!!
Another great movie made in the 1940s with the theme of selling one soul to the devil, was "The Picture of Dorian Gray". A young English gentleman in the 1870s manages to fool everyone, and literally gets away with murder. He has a portrait painted of himself in his youth, and curiously the man never grows old.
After 25 years have passed, he has to hide the portrait from visitors as it is showing the vestiges of his sins. Surprise ending. Well known Hollywood stars are in it.
100% John. When you say our government, I agree if you say the CIA, FBI, NGO's in combination with the Mossad. They don't get voted out every 4 years. They just keep trucking along and we have no control over them. They are evil and most are not noticing it.
Angel Heart is a brilliant movie. Mickey Rourkes magnum opus - "he coulda been a contenda!", the new Brando, but shortly after went off the rails. A talent wasted
Wonderful piece! Thank you Mr. Leake.
"there is no greater meddler on earth than the US government and its intelligence agencies." I'm not sure about that one, but who knows. I think China may be a bit more of a bandit of our technologies. *smiles* And I would further say that there are many China students over here studying/spying, then go back to China to show them all the new inventions that they can use thanks to the U.S. of A.-that's what one call meddling: big time!
Yes, to be self-aware of ourselves can site Socrates who suggests "that an unexamined life isn't worth living."
Dostoyevski was a great one for the unreliable narrator. Notes from the Underground, and Crime and Punishment are my favorites.
Excellent observation, John. And, the reason is that nothing out of DC and its lapdog, the media, can be trusted. Very few organizations offer valuable information, and most are small, like Focal Points.
The general public is in for a very rude awakening when a gallon of gas hits $10, or food bills climb higher, or perhaps no food becomes available.
This stupid adventure into Iran, messing with the energy market, will destroy any economic stability. Energy is still being transported by ships, so the real impact of blockades and the destruction of energy facilities has yet to be felt in markets and economies.
These stupid politicians, including Trump, having now climbed into that ship of fools, only know power; they have no idea the chaos they have started. Even if everything went back to normal today, it will take years for energy to flow as it has.
How many years has Iran been two weeks away from launching missiles that reach the US? All propaganda to keep Congress from being involved in attacking another country. Everything is urgent and stops any debate. This is the loophole Neocons use to allow a president to attack without Congressional approval.
Here's an interesting thought. No president of the past has trusted Israel or its PMs' propagandizing intelligence to start a war. Only Mr. Trump. Did Netenyaho promise Trump that he would be the new Jewish Messiah?
Great article! To call what the US does as "meddling" was understatement to the inth degree. Bravo!
Final sentence — nailed it.
We should each spend some time in reflecting….at least I should.
The divide is what gives evil forces power to conquer,
The real trouble about " proje tionists" is that they tend to be do full of umbrage and blame they do not nor can they be queried to see themselves. I have tried many times with different individuals. Those who 'project' their own evils onto others never are able to see themselves. A bit like demonic posession.( demons stand before YW and blame and accuse His servants of (being human) day and night).
Wow. Well done, John!! Your conclusion about American presidential administrations projecting America's own foibles and intolerances onto other countries is sublimely accurate. I suspect Biden's were done by a small coterie of "his advisors" while Trump is blatantly in the open for all to see. Interesting. I think these men and their "advisors" represent deep strains within the American psyche few realize. [Definition of the word "strain" I'm using = "The collective descendants of a common ancestor; a race, stock, line, or breed."] People only think in terms of parents passing political or social views to children, but indeed, the traits and characteristics of a nation are far deeper than people realize and can survive and pass through centuries.
Interesting article. We need to explore all angles of how evil manifests.