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Learning other languages, such as French, is a good way to reduce the prejudices we have. If we learn about other cultures we will be more diverse and open-minded. How diverse can any city, state, or country be if it only knows one language? Languages tell us a lot about people who speak them. If we know more about people we are usually more open minded and can see other points of view. Diversity is necessary to stop all the prejudices. Prejudices against other countries who don't believe the same way we do or aren't as strong as us, such as the French, develop because we do not understand the culture or perspective of that country. When the United States went to war in the middle east and the...

A lengthy story concerning one man attempting to redeem himself from past sins, Les Miserables encompasses a span of 16 years in French society between 1815-1831: a tumultuous political era full of inequality and political strife. The tale concerns one Jean Valjean, an ex-convict, imprisoned for an initial 5 years for stealing a loaf of bread to feed his family, whose sentence is increased to 19 years for repeatedly attempting to escape. Upon his release in 1815, he is unable to escape the heavy burden of his past sins, as the people around him are unwilling to accept an ex-convict into society, no matter how good his deeds are. This contradiction between reality and illusion figures heavily in the...

Where are you going to go when the 2012 end of world doomsday, unfortunately, comes to fruition? Where will you be hiding? How are you going to determine the best places that can provide shelter for you, in the face of volcanoes, earthquakes, tsunamis and other deadly catastrophes? Have you ever thought of that? If you haven't, then by 2012 you'll most probably be dead. But don't worry! This article contains the five safe places you can go to just in case the world turns crazy and spins out of control. The 2012 end of world doomsday is only three years away and panic has ensued in most areas worldwide. Many fear that it will be the end. If the environmental prophecies come true there are some "safe...

The allegory of the cave is a story from the book 'the republic' written by Plato, in it consists of two characters the Socrates who is a philosopher and his young follower named Glaucon. He explains to him that human beings are ignorant with the knowledge of knowing only what they have been told, and in the quest to know the truth, when faced with a little challenge they back out, in the sense that they go back to their ignorance. The Allegory of the Cave can be interpreted in many ways; one way is to make a comparison between the story and the way of thinking by individuals in a closed society. Socrates states that the cave is a world many of us would like to see, but are not really how the world...

The depression caused millions of Americans, 17 percent of whites and 38 percent of African Americans, to be unable to support themselves. In cities, there were between three and four times more African Americans than whites receiving some form of relief. In 1935, one fourth of the one and a half million black workers were on relief. In Atlanta, 65 percent of black workers needed public assistance and in Norfolk, Virginia, more than 80 percent were on relief. This relief, however, was not given without a basis of race or color. Even supposedly religious and charitable organizations forbad African Americans from soup kitchens. Some work relief programs too limited their benefits only to white workers...

The common assumption that the private sector is a more efficient provider of services than the public sector needs to be challenged. In the words of the old song from Porgy and Bess, "it ain't necessarily so." In this article I argue that it certainly does not need to be so. Let us start with our expectations as a community. Above all we expect our governments to preserve the public good and to act in our long-term best interest. We expect our elected to make wise decisions based on high quality impartial advice. We expect our businesses to put shareholders interests ahead of other interests, with the result that the share market's focus on quarterly profits and share price gains makes it difficult...

Getting rid of prejudices concerning scientists Speaking about scientists people imagine elderly men working in a basement with numerous test tubes. They are considered to be strange closet thinkers. These stereotypes may become one of numerous hindrances for choosing a scientific career. Still, meeting a contemporary intelligent and progressive scientist, a person would get rid of these misconceptions. Though scientific career has other disadvantages, the distorted images of scientists are not to prevent the person's choice of this road. Advantages of scientific career A conscious decision to devote one's life to science is consequential. Scientific career requires certain way of thinking and...

Many wish they could be considered in the group of baby boomers but they cannot. The baby boomer era started right after World War II when our boys came back from war, well you get the picture. Being born between the years of 1946 and 1964 you are in the elite club of the baby boomers. We wanted to change the world, bring peace and put an end to all of the prejudices that were so ramp it then. I believe it still exists today but in different forms. We wore peace signs, denied the Vietnam war, and protested almost everything. Free love became quit popular. Were the baby boomers right in their beliefs? Yes we were. Were they wrong in their beliefs? Yes we were. We were extremely rebellious towards the...

At the middle point of the 20th century, the educated consensus of the experts of the day were absolutely certain that by the dawn of the 21st century, there would be bases on the moon, flying cars and servant robots all over the place. And while we can easily look back on those notions now with a playful chuckle, some do wonder why that age of pie in the sky imagination failed to arrive. The truth is, though, that as technology evolved it became less and less about the massive, grandiose things and more about perfecting the systems and processes we already live with and utilize every day of our lives. Instead of massive and glorious bases on the moon, we developed an improved and nearly perfect...

Introduction If you're a change-minded senior executive looking for ways to improve performance, cut costs, or free up resources that can be redirected against important issues waiting in the wings, you might give serious thought to scrapping your company's performance appraisal system. It devours staggering amounts of time and energy, it depresses and demotivates people, it destroys trust and teamwork and, adding insult to injury, it delivers little demonstrable value at great cost. Here's a quick and easy performance appraisal cost-estimating exercise you can apply to your own company: double the number of employees who receive appraisals, add three zeroes, and place a dollar sign in front of the...

Nope, I'm not going to talk about Jazz the Autobot from the Transformers. The jazz I'm going into is less complicated than a Transformers robot. It is a musical art form which originated at the beginning of the 20th century in African American communities in the Southern United States from a confluence of African and European music traditions. You have heard of acoustic guitars and electric guitars, but have you heard of jazz guitars? Many never knew the existence of such a guitar. Nonetheless, I'm going to lay out a step-by-step guide on how to jazz up your play style. This step-by-step article has two prerequisites: Determination and a Jazz guitar. Step 1: Get a Jazz Guitar The first step that you...

Arab Imperialism is designed for an Arab state to run the world. Unlike others who have tried to take over the world in the past, there is no timetable. Arab Supremacism mandates that those who follow Islam are right and everyone who does not practice this religion is their enemy. Arab Supremacism is helped along by the quest for the oil in the Middle Eastern countries. Arab Imperialism got its start when the west began to be more dependent on their oil. Since the 1970s, when Arab nations began selling oil to the west, terrorist acts have become the norm and Arab Imperialism, aided by money from oil, has grown.    Islamic fundamentalists are not content with living in countries where their...

God in Bible versus Allah in Quran-1   The Bible discloses the word of the LORD God that came to the Prophet Hosea. The LORD God said to him, "Go, and take to yourself an adulterous wife and children of unfaithfulness. The LORD God commanded Hosea to take an adulterous wife, because the land is guilty of the vilest adultery in departing from the LORD. Hosea obeyed the LORD God and married an adulterous woman; and she conceived and bore him a son. Then the LORD said to Hosea, "Call him Jezreel, because I will soon punish the house of Jehu for the massacre at Jezreel, and I will put an end to the kingdom of Israel. And it shall come to pass at that day, that I will break the bow of Israel in the...

There are many different ideas about why we don't seek therapy. Some believe that it is only for wealthy, White people, others believe that you don't go outside the family with your problems. Some of these thoughts keep us struggling more than we need to. Here are some of the more prevalent ones. "But I'm not touched" Many of us think you have to be "touched" or "crazy" to go to therapy." While it's true that some people with mental health issues seek therapy, it's really a service for anyone. Therapy is a paid service that connects you with a trained professional who provides you with the support you need to live a healthier and happier life. When I first met "Andre" he was apprehensive about...

Southern Gothic is an American subgenre of the Gothic style, which is probably most familiar to you from the Brontë sisters of Victorian England. (No, we’re not talking Hot Topic here.) Like its European progenitor, the Southern Gothic style relies heavily on the supernatural – only with less “O, Heathcliffe!” and more “Oh no, racism!” (Unlike Gothic novels, Southern Gothic novels are more interested in uncovering social crimes and injustices than being gloomy for gloomy’s sake.) Elements of the grotesque are also common to both genres, but can take the form of actual bodily gore or just extremely flawed characters that are somehow tolerable enough to remain interesting. (See also...

With a challenging economy comes a wicked rise in racism, the sad reality of citizens unable to find work that pays a living wage, desperately needing to find someone to blame for their misfortune. Everyone is a target, and the more different you look, the more apt you are to be a victim of overt outrage and racism. The reverse is also true. In good economic times, we happily co-exist with all and incidents of racism dwindle to barely a trickle. While it is difficult to necessarily connect the dots between the recent economic downturn and the rise in opposition to immigration policies (chiefly because immigration issues have recently become a dominant concern in the political arena), it is...

THE WORLD SATAN AND THE BLACK CHURCH (Ungodly Blasphemy) Part 6: How Did Rap & Hip Hop Get Into the Black Church? The FreedomJournal declares that your Black mind is the only thing that you really have. Artistic expressions are a product of the ultimate Freedom one can have, yet we sell it to the highest bidder. IS FREEDOM ONLY NOTED IN MATERIAL WEALTH? In the name of God, Master of the universe, Ruler of the earth. The word of God is a message that is everlasting. Thus, it will stand the test of time. God is time and has declared that time and place for everything that exists. To those confused, lost and those that deny the existence of the Creator we appeal to your soul and mind. We bear...

The Martin R. Delany is known as the father of American black Nationalism and his novel “Blake or the huts of America” is actually his only literature work. Besides he wrote articles on the social position of African Americans in the USA, and the parts of “Blake” were also published in the newspaper that is why the novel is much influenced by these forms. It has a great value for the historical study because it reflects the actual problems and ideas of the time it was written in. Martin Delany was the representative of the separatist philosophy in the American history and it is reflected in his novel “Blake or the huts of America” (Dr. Martin Delany: From Black History. Conrad Worrill).This is...

The high-profile UK legal case Chagger v Abbey National plc & Hopkins (2006) demonstrates how selecting an employee for compulsory redundancy based on inappropriate and/or wholly subjective compulsory redundancy selection criteria can expose the employer to genuine allegations of unfairness and discrimination from the dismissed employee. Emilio Botin Abbey Grupo Santander banking group (the UK high-street bank due to be re-branded as Santander share price soon, and being part of the gigantic Emilio Botin Banco Santander Central Hispano Group BSCH) dismissed Balbinder Chagger from employment in 2006, stating compulsory redundancy as the reason. Mr Chagger was of Indian origin, worked as a Trading...

The British left India in 1947 and 64 precious years have elapsed after they left. It must be remembered that the English ruled India for 200 years and they have the distinction of removing a lot many ills from Indian society. Thus enlightened Britishers helped in eradication of the evils of sati (Wife burning on the pyre of her husband), child marriage and the cult of thuggery. But after they left a lot of reforms were further needed to carry on the good work done by the English rulers. Unfortunately independent India has not been able to eradicate caste and clan loyalties.These are the bane of the Hindu religion and sanctified by such people and saints like Manu the law giver. In a way the...

The Immigration Asylum & Nationality Act 2006 is the fifth major piece of legislation in the field of asylum and immigration since 1993. Commencement The Immigration Asylum & Nationality Act 2006 received Royal Assent on the 30th March 2006 and by virtue of a second commencement order, the main provisions took effect on 31 August 2006 by virtue of the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006 (Commencement No.2) Order 2006. Appeals The first sections of the Act are concerned with appeals and impose new restrictions on the right to appeal against Home Office asylum or immigration decisions. The most significant is section 4 which limits the right of appeal against refusal of entry...

When dealing with multicultural clients in counseling, it is best to understand the clients' level of acculturation. Acculturation is the exchange of cultural features that results when groups of individuals having different cultures come into continuous first hand contact; the original cultural patterns of either or both groups may be altered, but the groups remain distinct. This article compares and contrasts the level of acculturation for two Liberty University students who are also in counseling with Dr. Fernando Garzon, Associate Professor of Psychology at Liberty University.  Hitomi was an informal interview, while Stan was a crisis session to the U.S. culture. My assessment of acculturation...

If you've been victimized in the work place, you may very well feel alone and helpless. When times are tough as they are now, you may feel grateful to have any job at all and hesitate to make waves and risk losing your position. Work place crimes are some of the most intimidating events imaginable, especially if you are being victimized by one of your superiors. However, you should know that there are great labor lawyers out there who can help you to correct a situation, handle disputes, or receive compensation if you've been discriminated against. Here's how to choose the right labor lawyer for you. Where to Look The internet is always a great place to start. There is always more information...

In the UK, it is illegal to hire foreigners with no right to work there or to handle them incorrectly once they arrive. According to section 8 of the Asylum and Immigration Act of 1996, it is a criminal offense to give employment to someone who is 16 or over and is subject to immigration control, unless he or she is entitled to work in the UK. Fines for this type of crime can cost up to £5,000 per convicted offense. Employers can defend themselves from the charges if they do a search of the person's eligibility to work before actually hiring the individual in question. For this, the employer is required to get a copy of some of the person's documents. The defense will be valid if it can't be...

In every country, there is a law against discrimination on racial grounds. Nobody has the authority to discriminate against you because of colour, caste, creed or nationality. You can control your emotions, but you do not have any control over others. Anyone from your office like colleague, project head, manager or employer can do this disrespectful act. There is no point to prove discrimination as intentional or unintentional; when it takes place, you should raise your voice against it. If you are treated unfairly at work, you can take a number of steps according to the law of the country. It is your duty to take action quickly, if you are discriminated at work due to your colour, race, nationality...

Man is a being of senses. What we hear and see remain much longer in our senses than what we read. Therefore videos are becoming increasingly more popular than printed text. Videos target two of the main sensory organs of man- the eyes and the ears. The vision and the audition combined have a stronger influence than reading alone. Also the pictures and visuals stay in our mind for much longer than the words read. You may see for yourself that every morning when you look at the newspaper, you may hardly remember anything from the previous day's paper. But when you see a video, you can immediately recall a related video you might have seen previously. That is how videos and sites streaming videos are...

In the field of personal development I find that some people like to collaborate and share ideas and learn from each other, which to me, is personal and profession development and growth. This got me thinking about collaboration, which got me thinking about collaborating with others who have thought about growth through collaboration. I went on a search for quotes of others who believed in the expansion of knowledge and the collaboration of ideas and people, and thus, I decided to write this in collaboration with those same people. Personal development does not happen without the help of others. We can get lost in our own minds and ideas and thus never completely develop if we do not collaborate...

"The latter part of a wise man's life," said Jonathan Swift, "is taken up in curing the follies, prejudices, and false opinions he had contracted in the former." The awareness to see one's own follies, prejudices, and false opinions is in fact essential to overcome one's psychocultural programming. But before we discuss awareness, we should look at how we went about assimilating programs that didn't benefit our evolution. Apart from what we have been told about the nature of reality, we also actively programmed ourselves on what things meant. Unfortunately, most of our programming was done when we were children. At that time, we did not have sufficient knowledge or experience to sift through the...

Sororities and fraternities have been an important part of the American lifestyle since a long time now. BGLO's came into existence in the eighteenth century. The Phi Beta Kappa Society, founded on 5 December 1776, at the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia, is generally recognized to be the first Greek-letter student society. African-American life was never the same with the inception of these fraternities and sororities. These were initiated as mutual help groups, where help with scholarships, educational matters, social matters was extended to the members. Urban Lifestyle was changing and news relating to the BGLO's was developing with every passing second. These sororities and...

I have been curious about the concept of being "true to yourself" (i.e. honoring one's true self) for a while. It's a motto for some and an aspiration for others. This article will provide you with deeper (psychological and scientific) insight into the phenomenon and offer a broader understanding of what it really means to be true to yourself. I chose to approach this subject (and this article) from the opposite end of the spectrum: the converse of being true to yourself which is being false (in behavior, action, or choice) to one's true self. In doing so I realized that when people make the claim of being true to themselves there is an automatic assumption that they know who they are - which has to...

Diversity is indeed one of the most beautiful aspects of our society. However, it does come with great responsibility to be shared by all. The majority of us, as adults, live and work with people from all walks of life. Our children are no exception. Not only do they need to be aware of all the different cultures, races, and beliefs of the world around them, but it is also necessary to teach them the importance of respecting these differences and recognizing the beauty that such diversity creates. Parents are often a bit hesitant to talk with their children about such a touchy subject. Children are very impressionable and tend to take what trusted adults say at face value. Parents who have not been...

Mystery envelops the origin of life on earth. Science has done much to unravel the mysteries of nature, but the riddle of life still remains unsolved. No answer has been given so the question, how did life come into this once lifeless earth? But if the origin of life is shrouded in darkness, not so is its character. Its essential feature is struggle. If there is any common element among all forms of life, high and low, it is this continuous struggle. If there is any common element among all forms of life, high and low, it is this continuous struggle. Pain and suffering born of this struggle permeate life, and rightly has Francis Thomson said, We are born in other's pain, And perish in our own. The...

Without a doubt the biggest barrier in cross-cultural negotiations is:your own mindset We all tend to think any barriers in cross-cultural communication and negotiation is due to something beyond ourselves. But we all forget that we all come to the cross-cultural negotiation table with our own cultural prejudices. To put it in other words... We automatically assume our way of thinking, our way of doing things, is the only way or the "right" way. So, when you first start in cross-cultural negotiations, your own mindset will be your biggest risk in cultural blunders. You need to put aside your own ideas, thoughts and opinions in your cross-cultural communication. This takes a little practice... Simply...

Entering international negotiations with the right mindset, or attitude, is almost as important as being thoroughly prepared. Sales people new to international negotiations often have the wrong definition for the right international mindset needed. They tend to identify the right mindset more with a superficial way of presenting themselves. The Personal Reorientation Within The right mindset involves a change on a deeper, more personal level. It means - Opening yourself up to become keenly aware of the other person. - And keeping your negative filters undercover. As you become aware of that other person, - Do not remain in your own believe system. - Do not start comparing your standards or habits...

Your success as a leader depends critically on your ability to listen. The majority of information that you use for your decision-making comes from listening. Building rapport, supporting your team, the process of being a leader all comes from listening. It has been said that the key to leadership is to understand and then be understood. In other words, to be a good communicator you first have to learn how to understand and that is listening. It's very hard to get your point of view across if you don't listen first. How many times have you wished that the person with whom you're communicating, would listen. Here are seven principles of good listening that are used by every effective leader. Number...

Every day in the exchange of Forex trading, it is estimated that approximately $1.8 trillion will exchange hands. The question is, can we make money in the exchange and foreign trading market? The answer is simply "Yes". To fulfill that answer all you need is a computer with a fast Internet connection, and a Forex trading account. With today's technology everyone has the opportunity to get involved in the Forex trading market. But be warned, there is a failure rate of better than 90%. With such a high failure rate it is impossible not to lose money at some point. So in order to become successful in the currency exchange one must learn as much as possible. This means by learning from experienced...

Single attractive people are often thought of as a myth in the dating world. Most people think that matchmaking dating means they will get an average or below average looking person. They believe that matchmaking dating is about matching personality traits leaving you with something that you won't be physically attracted to. This is far from the truth but the myth still persists. The number one reason there are single attractive people looking for dates is that people have a prejudice against attractive people. Just think about it for a minute...You believe yourself to be an average to good looking person and your matchmaker shows you a picture of someone who is very attractive to you. This person...

Prejudice continues to be one of the leading forms of discrimination around the world, even in the 21st-century where we understand scientifically that every single human being on this planet is exactly the same, regardless of the color of their skin or the country they were born in. Even so, prejudice exists with fairly alarming regularity even in the most developed societies of the world, with many of these preconceived judgments literally engraved into the very fabric of the social quilt that makes up the way a nation functions. There are three main types of prejudice: cognitive, affective, and behavioral. The first is a metaphysical or methodological response, boiling down to what individuals...

Habermas challenged positivistically minded philosophers of science who explicitly or implicitly presupposed that the empirical analytical sciences provide the model for all legitimate knowledge and dismissed all other claim to knowledge as pseudo knowledge. Habermas distinguished three non reducible quasi transcendental cognitive interests. They are the technical, the practical, and the emancipatory. Each of these cognitive interests is itself rooted in historical rationalization. "The overall task of critical theory is therefore to disclose those interests which lie behind the carious exercises of Knowledge in a dimension of human existence. The approach to empirical-analytic sciences incorporates...

Millions of Christian living around the world have an unshaken faith in the Bible.  For them it is the greatest and the only absolute standard for determining matters related to creed and conduct.  But there is no shortage of critics against the Bible who would like to tell these people that their belief in the Bible  is foolish because of on reason or other.  There are numerous sociological and anthropological reasons for man's apposition to the Bible, but that is not the topic for consideration in this article.  It will be enough to note that  according to the Bible, people will continue to oppose it as long as they are dominated by their sin natures. The attacks against the Bible have come...

The German Empire without Bismarck had started to experience a general lack of coherence and consistency in the foreign policy issues towards other powers. William's "love-hate" relationship with Great Britain and in particular with his British cousins further made chaos in the consistency of foreign policy while the elite had their own agenda and further messed foreign affairs. William never had in mind an open armed conflict with Britain or never even imagined it, but his general anti-British sentiments, which arose within him from his youth by his own prejudices, reflected among the elite of the German government and created further confusion. William's prejudices towards Britain made him to...

Skin color or content of character? This is a question we all must decide upon when dealing with people. As leaders will we be persuaded and polarized by skin color? Character, inner values, and one's life direction are far more important. When evaluating and assessing future employees and co-workers, it is vital that we take an inventory into what really matters and not be sidetracked by race. Affirmative action says give everyone a fair chance, with which I agree. However by no means should anybody have to be put on hold at the back of the line because their skin color doesn't meet government quotas or isn't desirable. Equally so, no ethnic minority should be disqualified solely on the basis...

When you have been estranged from your family with little face to face interaction and are obliged to return to "home base" it is particularly challenging. As we all know, family members know how to trigger a reaction and when there are unresolved issues and undercurrents, it becomes very uncomfortable situation. It is therefore essential to know how to free yourself from an emotional burden. It begins with you being yourself and not what others expect you to be. I recently lived this which is why it is easy to share 16 ways to work your thing out and liberate yourself from the weight of family strife and emotional dysfunction. This inescapable duty to observe oneself: if someone else is observing...

It is a widely used word! Every Christian at some time or other has used this word -- for other Christians, of course.  So much so that this subject has produced more heat than light in the Christendom. Carnality has been equated with every conceivable thing, (from using an expensive soap to keeping mustaches, and from keeping a dog up to walking through a certain street) all confusing and ridiculous. This word has become the best weapon to let  down other believers.  If you don't agree with some of his activities just label him as "Carnal"  and you will get a lot of sympathetic ears (and gossiping mouth too) to spread your 'discovery' like a wildfire! Apparently, this subject has become so...

Any scene can initially be seen as a composition of a series of forms that are all related to four basic geometric solids: the brick, the sphere, the cylinder, and the cone. In this article we concentrate on the brick, i.e., we will detail its properties and its place in the overall scheme of a drawing. An exact brick is a six-sided geometric solid such that two opposing sides are parallel to each other and intersecting sides are perpendicular to each other. A brick has 12 ribs of which, in a typical scene, there are usually only 9 visible. A brick-like object can of course have any kind of orientation within your scene. The keys to drawing such arbitrarily oriented brick correctly are...

We human beings are visually dominant creatures. We draw many conclusions based on visual cues alone. Our eyes tell a very different story about the world around us than the story that is told by our ears. "Over the past few decades," writes Malcolm Gladwell, "the classical music world has undergone a revolution... [To avoid favoritism in hiring] screens were erected between the committee and the auditioner... In the past thirty years, since screens became commonplace, the number of women in the top U.S. orchestras has increased fivefold." (Blink, 2005). Now these are professional musicians who make their living by the quality of sound. Their personal status will improve as the quality of the...

If you are of an ethnic minority or a woman, you may be able to secure funds which are earmarked for business development. Minority business loans for women are granted through many government organizations and businesses, helping minority business owners to start a new business or expand and existing one. Before you apply for any small business loans, it is important to first lay out a clear business plan. Minorities and women can get financing for their business ventures, but only if those ventures appear to be lucrative and professional. After all, it would be difficult to get a loan for a grasshopper farm if there is no clear method of doing business, no apparent market, etc. On the other hand...

           "And God said to Solomon, Because this was in thine heart, and thou hast not asked riches, wealth, or honour, nor the life of thine enemies, neither yet hast asked long life; but hast asked wisdom and knowledge for thyself, that thou mayest judge my people, over whom I have made thee king:  wisdom and knowledge is granted unto thee; and I will give thee riches, and wealth, and honour, such as none of the kings have had that have been before thee, neither shall there any after thee have the like" ( II Chronicles 1:11,12).               King Solomon in his request to God did not ask for riches, wealth, honour, lives of his enemies, or a long life. What he asked for...

Be conscious of your mind. (Pun intended.) Have you heard the phrases, "What were you thinking?" or "What was going on in your head when you did (said) that?" Do not be a person who is unaware that you have a mind. And that mind is constantly churning with mental activity. Most people, you do not want to be one of them, have no idea what is going in their minds. That is, they have no knowledge of their thought processes until after something is done or said that they wish they could take back. They even often ask themselves, "Now, where did that come from?" So, how does one become conscious of one's mind? Stop and listen to the inner dialogue (or diatribe) that is like a constantly flowing river in...