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		<title>By: John Bisner</title>
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		<dc:creator>John Bisner</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2008 10:34:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>:idea:  :oops:   “What We Know, Forget and Never Apply” :shock:  :?: 

It is hard to wake up everyday in the morning thinking about the long day you have ahead and the many things you need to do before getting back home to your family again. Coping with a complex society today and the demands of a family, friends, job, and economy does not help the agony of struggling to survive we feel inside; life is very tough and sometimes it feels as if we do not have any choice of the direction our future may take us. 

At a time that is rip with turbulence and much uncertainty we search for hope but not for a “wish”, we expect richness not people setting  positive examples. We always have others telling us what to do and what we do wrong but never telling us what we should do and how to do it correctly. The types of influences in our lives are very important and we should always surround our selves with positive energy, discipline, and learn the importance of continuity. 

Common Sense is something we all know a bit about and choose to ignore and never apply in our daily lives because we do not want to be bothered. If we guide and train our life in the path where balance, common sense, discipline, love, respect, tolerance and wisdom are key to overcome adversity and endure to live a happy and prosperous life with the freedom we seek. 

It is human nature to underestimate the great powers of the brain because we do not fully understand how it works. It is easier to point blame in the opposite direction than facing the consequences, and easier to take the path of indulging that the path of sacrifice and discipline for what is worth and important to us. If we encourage our selves to cultivate and develop a richer inner spirituality and preserve our awareness between the balance of good and evil and right and wrong than we will discover the path to freedom and enlightenment. When humans develop and understanding of what is right, wrong and evil they become more mindful of their actions and this helps them to integrate their realizations into everything they do, causing lees harm and suffering where the understanding of cause and effect is what is missing a long with common sense. 

In today’s education our children are not guided in every day life and learning rather than aiming for academic subjects excellence but never for a moment even thinking about developing wisdom. There is so much that they want us to learn and master that the end results are never the expected to begin with; so many subjects are thought that is hard to master any, this method I feel it is not practical and that is exactly why students have a very hard time merging what they learned and applying it into their daily lives. 

The understanding of “common sense” and learning how to apply it develops compassionate people and wiser adults, something is lacking in the world today. Ancient Chinese applied these teachings in their philosophy and religions centuries ago, if they did it back than why is it so hard today? Is it because we grown lazy? We can’t commit? 

In a world of constant evolution and rapid changes in advanced technology we tend to be confused thinking that we need something spectacular to live a happier and lesser stressful life, but in reality we do not need anything extraordinary, we just need discipline and continuity a long with the right influence. This mindset is the antidote to prevent anything for going terribly wrong.

We often mistake “discipline” for making life harder and difficult; rather than its aim to avoid creating harmful results. Discipline is to act in the correct way with concentration to bring awareness in everything we do. Again, disciplined people with the understanding of consequences of their actions are less likely to do anything harmful. In a world full of distractions it is very hard for any person to develop self discipline naturally and training the human brain is not an easy task, it is very tricky. 

Training the human brain to follow a structure of discipline is a method that can position us into the correct path and mindset but to accomplish such discipline and apply it to our daily lives we must train harder every day and understand through realization. We need to stop living in oblivion and expending what we do not have, we need to go back to basics and stop living in impermanent happiness chasing dreams of what we should have, but can’t afford and dreams of what life should be but we can’t achieve ---“Happiness”. 

We need to wake up and realize that this path of fragile emptiness is no longer satisfactory and can never bring success, peace and fulfillment to our inner level. We need a change and we need a plan but to accomplish these we need to be wise, we need experience and realisation along with intellect. Looking into our spirituality we can find clarity of mind and thought and applying it can bring peace and confidence regardless of your believes as long as they are authentic. 

Trusting the foundation of your internal believes will bring you stability and you can begin to find and experience freedom and peace. If we embrace spirituality and use common sense in our everyday lives not in a forceful way but in a skillful way this will provide us with confidence as individuals and therefore society and country will benefit. 

It is my great wish that soon the direction of our nation change for the best and that our leaders start governing for the people and by the people instead of personal benefit and enrichment disregarding their nation and fellow citizens. I wish that by applying discipline, commitment, lineage, and wisdom we can develop the expansion and explanation of “common sense teachings” for a better AMERICA.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> <img src='http://www.thewisdomjournal.com/Blog/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_idea.gif' alt=':idea:' class='wp-smiley' />   <img src='http://www.thewisdomjournal.com/Blog/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_redface.gif' alt=':oops:' class='wp-smiley' />    “What We Know, Forget and Never Apply” <img src='http://www.thewisdomjournal.com/Blog/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_eek.gif' alt=':shock:' class='wp-smiley' />   <img src='http://www.thewisdomjournal.com/Blog/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_question.gif' alt=':?:' class='wp-smiley' />  </p>
<p>It is hard to wake up everyday in the morning thinking about the long day you have ahead and the many things you need to do before getting back home to your family again. Coping with a complex society today and the demands of a family, <a href="http://www.thewisdomjournal.com/Blog/7-people-you-absolutely-need-in-your-life/" target='_blank'>friends</a>, job, and <a href="http://www.thewisdomjournal.com/Blog/?p=477" target='_blank'>economy</a> does not help the agony of struggling to survive we feel inside; life is very tough and sometimes it feels as if we do not have any choice of the direction our future may take us. </p>
<p>At a time that is rip with turbulence and much uncertainty we search for hope but not for a “wish”, we expect richness not people setting  positive examples. We always have others telling us what to do and what we do wrong but never telling us what we should do and how to do it correctly. The types of influences in our lives are very important and we should always surround our selves with positive energy, discipline, and learn the importance of continuity. </p>
<p>Common Sense is something we all know a bit about and choose to ignore and never apply in our daily lives because we do not want to be bothered. If we guide and train our life in the path where <a href="http://www.thewisdomjournal.com/Blog/why-your-last-performance-review-didn%e2%80%99t-go-well/" target='_blank'>balance</a>, common sense, discipline, love, respect, tolerance and <a href="http://www.thewisdomjournal.com/Blog" target='_blank'>wisdom</a> are key to overcome adversity and endure to live a happy and prosperous life with the freedom we seek. </p>
<p>It is human nature to underestimate the great powers of the brain because we do not fully understand how it works. It is easier to point blame in the opposite direction than facing the consequences, and easier to take the path of indulging that the path of sacrifice and discipline for what is worth and important to us. If we encourage our selves to cultivate and develop a richer inner spirituality and preserve our awareness between the <a href="http://www.thewisdomjournal.com/Blog/why-your-last-performance-review-didn%e2%80%99t-go-well/" target='_blank'>balance</a> of good and evil and right and wrong than we will discover the path to freedom and enlightenment. When humans develop and understanding of what is right, wrong and evil they become more mindful of their actions and this helps them to integrate their realizations into everything they do, causing lees harm and suffering where the understanding of cause and effect is what is missing a long with common sense. </p>
<p>In today’s education our children are not guided in every day life and learning rather than aiming for academic subjects excellence but never for a moment even thinking about developing <a href="http://www.thewisdomjournal.com/Blog" target='_blank'>wisdom</a>. There is so much that they want us to learn and master that the end results are never the expected to begin with; so many subjects are thought that is hard to master any, this method I feel it is not practical and that is exactly why students have a very hard time merging what they learned and applying it into their daily lives. </p>
<p>The understanding of “common sense” and learning how to apply it develops compassionate people and wiser adults, something is lacking in the world today. Ancient Chinese applied these teachings in their philosophy and religions centuries ago, if they did it back than why is it so hard today? Is it because we grown lazy? We can’t commit? </p>
<p>In a world of constant evolution and rapid changes in advanced technology we tend to be confused thinking that we need something spectacular to live a happier and lesser stressful life, but in reality we do not need anything extraordinary, we just need discipline and continuity a long with the right influence. This mindset is the antidote to prevent anything for going terribly wrong.</p>
<p>We often mistake “discipline” for making life harder and difficult; rather than its aim to avoid creating harmful results. Discipline is to act in the correct way with concentration to bring awareness in everything we do. Again, disciplined people with the understanding of consequences of their actions are less likely to do anything harmful. In a world full of distractions it is very hard for any person to develop <a href="http://www.thewisdomjournal.com/Blog/the-myth-of-self-discipline/" target='_blank'>self discipline</a> naturally and training the human brain is not an easy task, it is very tricky. </p>
<p>Training the human brain to follow a structure of discipline is a method that can position us into the correct path and mindset but to accomplish such discipline and apply it to our daily lives we must train harder every day and understand through realization. We need to stop living in oblivion and expending what we do not have, we need to go back to basics and stop living in impermanent happiness chasing <a href="http://www.thewisdomjournal.com/Blog/rethinking-the-american-dream/" target='_blank'>dreams</a> of what we should have, but can’t afford and <a href="http://www.thewisdomjournal.com/Blog/rethinking-the-american-dream/" target='_blank'>dreams</a> of what life should be but we can’t achieve &#8212;“Happiness”. </p>
<p>We need to wake up and realize that this path of fragile emptiness is no longer satisfactory and can never bring success, peace and fulfillment to our inner level. We need a change and we need a plan but to accomplish these we need to be <a href="http://www.thewisdomjournal.com/Blog/" target='_blank'>wise</a>, we need experience and realisation along with intellect. Looking into our spirituality we can find clarity of mind and thought and applying it can bring peace and confidence regardless of your believes as long as they are authentic. </p>
<p>Trusting the foundation of your internal believes will bring you stability and you can begin to find and experience freedom and peace. If we embrace spirituality and use common sense in our everyday lives not in a forceful way but in a skillful way this will provide us with confidence as individuals and therefore society and country will benefit. </p>
<p>It is my great wish that soon the direction of our nation change for the best and that our leaders start governing for the people and by the people instead of personal benefit and enrichment disregarding their nation and fellow citizens. I wish that by applying discipline, <a href="http://www.thewisdomjournal.com/Blog/?p=213" target='_blank'>commitment</a>, lineage, and <a href="http://www.thewisdomjournal.com/Blog" target='_blank'>wisdom</a> we can develop the expansion and explanation of “common sense teachings” for a better AMERICA.</p>
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		<title>By: kids make money</title>
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		<dc:creator>kids make money</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2008 13:08:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>&lt;strong&gt;kids make money...&lt;/strong&gt;

len&#039;t my neighbour $2.00, guess what, i&#039;m now the world&#039;s third largest lender...</description>
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<p>len&#8217;t my neighbour $2.00, guess what, i&#8217;m now the world&#8217;s third largest lender&#8230;</p>
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		<title>By: Back To Basics: Debt-Free Is The Path To Financial Success &#124; My Super-Charged Life</title>
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		<dc:creator>Back To Basics: Debt-Free Is The Path To Financial Success &#124; My Super-Charged Life</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2008 13:32:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>[...] with our money and start experiencing more success with our finances.&#160; We want to return to the basics of financial wisdom to learn how to accomplish this.&#160; One important way to achieve any financial goal is to [...]</description>
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		<title>By: A few links about the Credit Crisis and Bailout</title>
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		<dc:creator>A few links about the Credit Crisis and Bailout</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2008 05:19:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>[...] Where Do We Go From Here? How About Back To The Basics is a simple (some would say obvious) list of ways the “average person” can keep above water now and in the future, come what may. [...]</description>
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		<title>By: With Doing, Comes A Learning Phase &#124; One Green Generation</title>
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		<dc:creator>With Doing, Comes A Learning Phase &#124; One Green Generation</dc:creator>
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		<description>[...] good, quick ideas for what to do in the midst of our current Recession and credit crisis. First, what to do right now. Then, what to do over the next ten years. What else have you been reading that has helped you [...]</description>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2008 19:00:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>[...] Where Do We Go From Here? How About Back To The Basics - The Wisdom Journal Our “leaders” won’t listen to reason, so what are the financial basics WE need to focus on to insure that we, as individuals, have a secure financial future and that we don’t have to be bailed out (a personal bail out is called bankruptcy)? [...]</description>
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		<title>By: Carnival of Personal Finance &#124; My Journey to Millions</title>
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		<title>By: The Money Meltdown &#187; Blog Archive &#187; Good money advice no matter what happens.</title>
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		<dc:creator>The Money Meltdown &#187; Blog Archive &#187; Good money advice no matter what happens.</dc:creator>
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		<title>By: The Frugal Duchess: How To Live Well and Save Money</title>
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		<title>By: Bad times ahead? Here&#39;s how smart people are preparing &#171; Financial Trends</title>
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