tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-50663532074641065722024-03-22T14:55:37.966-07:00Ramblings of a Sane ManRamblings of a Sane Man is a Collection of Peace Writings, Financial Crisis Writings, Candlelight Vigils, and Other Random Thoughts by Dick Kazan. A Site of Peace, Prosperity, Self-Help and Inspiration.Dick Kazanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00822822099223404199noreply@blogger.comBlogger1865125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5066353207464106572.post-113544195909252692024-03-21T14:45:00.000-07:002024-03-22T14:55:05.606-07:00The Real World<p>Much of what we see or hear is an illusion, a façade created by others meant to influence our thinking. </p><p>The spiritual world is the only real world and it is based upon unconditional love for all. You will discover that world within you where it has always awaited you.</p><p>With Love To All - Dick</p>Dick Kazanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00822822099223404199noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5066353207464106572.post-18391554744181879312024-02-05T14:04:00.000-08:002024-02-05T14:26:35.161-08:00The Right To Declare War<p>Article I, Section 8. Clause 11 of the U.S. Constitution reads [The Congress shall have Power ...] To declare War, grant Letters of Marque and Reprisal, and make Rules concerning Captures on Land and Water; ...</p><p>In other words, only Congress, not the President, can declare war. </p><p>But the current President is conducting undeclared wars in Syria, Iraq and Yemen, and threating Iran. He is unofficially involved in the wars in Israel and Ukraine. He is also making commitments in NATO and with other nations that could thrust the U.S. into more wars, possibly nuclear wars.</p><span></span><p><span></span></p><a name='more'></a><p></p><p>Since the 1950's war after war has been launched, including the Korean War, the Vietnam War and then the "Global War on Terrorism," a completely contradictory term, which began the disastrous wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.</p><p>The U.S. founders specifically gave Congress exclusive domain to declare wars, because they knew in European history, rulers continually declared wars. They did not want that power in the hands of one person here, and the continuous flow of wars we now have illustrate the reasons why.</p><p>But no Constitutional law has meaning if it is not enforced, and Congress has abdicated its responsibility as the Americans, and others across the world are paying the ultimate price.</p><p>With Love To All - Dick</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Dick Kazanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00822822099223404199noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5066353207464106572.post-35696239702997349822024-01-29T10:39:00.000-08:002024-01-29T10:41:06.435-08:00Peace<p> As is often true, the forces of war are demanding more war, in order to free hostages, set a cease fire, and negotiate a peace. Currently, I am speaking of Hamas/Gaza - Israel, and the U.S. But whenever you read this, just fill in the names of the latest combatants.</p><span><a name='more'></a></span><p>The best time to negotiate for peace is before a conflict occurs. Resolve differences rather than letting them escalate into violence. This current conflict is a fine example.</p><p>War is never the way to peace. </p><p>Peace comes from acting in good faith, understanding the other person's needs and resolving differences in ways that benefit everyone involved. It requires compromise and its foundation is love and respect, not threats and violence.</p><p>With Love To All - Dick</p>Dick Kazanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00822822099223404199noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5066353207464106572.post-53654995638350024672023-11-30T16:24:00.000-08:002023-11-30T16:24:19.153-08:00Forgiveness <p>If you want to find inner-peace, you must forgive others, not because they deserve it, but because you do.</p><p>With Love To All - Dick</p>Dick Kazanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00822822099223404199noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5066353207464106572.post-33837795446333374432018-08-23T09:46:00.001-07:002018-08-23T09:46:20.370-07:00Love And ForgivenessLearn to love and forgive all, including your false friends and true enemies.<br />
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With Love To All ~ DickDick Kazanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00822822099223404199noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5066353207464106572.post-3239589270004119672018-08-16T11:03:00.001-07:002018-08-16T11:03:21.466-07:00ComplaintsAnyone can complain, and most people do. It is a real act of generosity and character to offer praise, and where appropriate, forgiveness.<br />
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With Love To All ~ DickDick Kazanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00822822099223404199noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5066353207464106572.post-59479432784649959902018-08-15T10:13:00.000-07:002018-08-15T10:13:25.038-07:00 A Single Act Of Kindness A single act of kindness can live through the ages.<br />
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With Love To All ~ DickDick Kazanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00822822099223404199noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5066353207464106572.post-70907505799207130732018-08-14T10:19:00.002-07:002018-08-14T10:20:50.005-07:00Your Great IdeasIt does you no good to have great ideas, if those ideas languish in silence, lost in fear. Your destiny commands you: boldly take action.<br />
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With Love To All ~ DickDick Kazanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00822822099223404199noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5066353207464106572.post-83357836164823698832018-08-13T09:41:00.001-07:002018-08-13T09:41:04.956-07:00Who Would You Become?Who would you become if you let go of who you have been? The answer is your path to personal growth.<br />
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With Love To All ~ DickDick Kazanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00822822099223404199noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5066353207464106572.post-34596376932225927322018-08-10T09:04:00.003-07:002018-08-10T09:04:46.831-07:00PerfectionSeldom is there perfection in this world, so don’t expect it of yourself. Just do the best you can and the results will speak for themselves.<br />
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With Love To All ~ DickDick Kazanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00822822099223404199noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5066353207464106572.post-37912354896892732862018-08-09T13:52:00.000-07:002018-08-09T13:53:39.862-07:00JournalismJournalism often treats itself as having a sacred duty to report the truth, but with some investigation, it turns out journalists often have their own agenda, and twist or eliminate facts to serve themselves or their employers.<br />
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With Love To All - DickDick Kazanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00822822099223404199noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5066353207464106572.post-29625180774256375052018-08-08T16:01:00.001-07:002018-08-08T16:01:28.755-07:00Real Leadership“In politics we presume that everyone who knows how to get votes knows how to administer a city or a state. When we are ill... we do not ask for the handsomest physician, or the most eloquent one.” <br />
― <a class="authorOrTitle" href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/879.Plato">Plato</a> (Preeminent Ancient Greek Philosopher)Dick Kazanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00822822099223404199noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5066353207464106572.post-24548477760524019462018-08-07T09:06:00.001-07:002018-08-07T09:06:22.569-07:00Your Greatest StrengthYour greatest strength is that little voice of confidence that allows you to face your problems.<br />
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With Love To All ~ DickDick Kazanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00822822099223404199noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5066353207464106572.post-12626245619951875162018-07-30T10:41:00.000-07:002018-07-30T10:41:00.922-07:00HappinessThe news media forever alarms us because in our fears, we tune in. But nobody prospers in fear and fear can never lead us to happiness. Happiness comes from the worthwhile things we do for others and this is where we find fulfillment, not in fear.<br />
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With Love To All ~ DickDick Kazanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00822822099223404199noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5066353207464106572.post-69918341879800647692018-07-27T10:58:00.001-07:002018-07-30T10:30:34.351-07:00No Line, No FishWhen a fisherman casts his or her line into the water, various possibilities exist. But if that fisherman casts no line into the water, no possibilities exist. This is true of life as well.<br />
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With Love To All - DickDick Kazanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00822822099223404199noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5066353207464106572.post-72891565105978973952018-07-26T10:05:00.000-07:002018-07-26T10:05:16.473-07:00"Shoulder Taps"Shoulder Taps are inspired messages that direct you to offer an act of kindness to someone else, often someone you have never met. Your words and/or actions uplift that person. Those inspired messages come from God or angelic beings, but always from a higher plane and they are as much a blessing to you, as to the person you bring kindness to.<br />
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My friend Erika Schlesinger today shared a 2 1/2 minute inspiring video with me entitled "Shoulder Taps," produced by <a href="http://www.coachbillhart.com/">www.coachbillhart.com </a>Dick Kazanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00822822099223404199noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5066353207464106572.post-56430656479845956142018-07-24T10:02:00.001-07:002018-07-24T10:02:39.802-07:00The Happiest PersonThe happiest person is the one who brings happiness to others.<br />
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With Love To All ~ DickDick Kazanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00822822099223404199noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5066353207464106572.post-12842844065676056932018-07-23T10:45:00.003-07:002018-07-23T10:45:56.335-07:00GratitudeSincere gratitude touches the heart of each person who receives it.<br />
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With Love To All ~ DickDick Kazanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00822822099223404199noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5066353207464106572.post-52618933786929027512018-07-20T09:05:00.004-07:002018-07-20T09:05:47.301-07:00Attitude If you and I want to attract good things to us, we must have an attitude that welcomes them.<br />
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With Love To All ~ DickDick Kazanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00822822099223404199noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5066353207464106572.post-78651898895599261682018-07-19T10:10:00.003-07:002018-07-19T10:10:27.890-07:00Changing The WorldIf you want to change the world, the first step is to change yourself, for all change begins within.<br />
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With Love To All ~ DickDick Kazanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00822822099223404199noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5066353207464106572.post-78840303278085724382018-07-17T10:03:00.002-07:002018-07-17T10:03:45.135-07:00Know Thy SelfTake the time to truly get to know yourself. You might be surprised as to who you really are, and understand better why others feel about you the way they do.<br />
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With Love To All ~ DickDick Kazanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00822822099223404199noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5066353207464106572.post-13777539993223320532018-07-13T09:46:00.000-07:002018-07-13T09:46:59.639-07:00Share Your Blessings<div>
Share your blessings with others, and you will attract even more blessings as they respond to your kindness.</div>
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Dick Kazanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00822822099223404199noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5066353207464106572.post-39996685102660876632018-07-11T09:06:00.001-07:002018-07-11T09:06:46.831-07:00Of What Greater LifeOf what greater life can there be than one lived unselfishly for others.<br />
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With Love To All ~ DickDick Kazanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00822822099223404199noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5066353207464106572.post-80992215537495485652018-07-09T09:29:00.001-07:002018-07-09T09:29:08.844-07:00You Have My Best WishesYou always have my best wishes. May you too feel that way about yourself.<br />
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With Love To All ~ DickDick Kazanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00822822099223404199noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5066353207464106572.post-78324666955993968592018-07-05T09:11:00.002-07:002018-07-05T09:15:11.204-07:00AdversityNo one ever triumphed over adversity by pretending it doesn’t exist.<br />
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With Love To All ~ DickDick Kazanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00822822099223404199noreply@blogger.com0