Giants in the Land

Today's WTTAG: Weakness Tends To Attract Giants--

Although the meek will inherit the earth, the obnoxious are destined wear us down; day after day. Their esteem comes from exploiting even a hint of weakness in us; it's a hideous joy for them. They'll always twist the knife into any soft spot...but only those they see. As you transform weakness into strength, pray that your vulnerabilities remain hidden.

Woe to the Gossip

Today's WTTAG: Woe To The Aggressive Gossip--

"If you don't have anything good to say, come sit by me." It sounded amusing in Steele Magnolias, but gossip rarely fosters strong relationships. As we tear down others (perhaps to look good by comparison), we erode trust, confidentiality, and confidence among our friends, family and co-workers. (And it kinda makes you wonder what others might be saying about you)

Flip-Flopping--The Demise of Man

Today's WTTAG: Waffling Tends To Aggravate Growth--

Nothing ever gets done when we flip-flop from one idea to another. Fear, doubt, despair can blur our focus and we make no commitment to either idea. Growth can come from mistakes, so if you want to grow--make a decision!! When we stop waffling and stand for something, we can move forward...not just back and forth.

Set Aggressive Goals!!

Today's WTTAG: Wellness Targets Truly Aggressive Goals--

Any great aspiration for balance and healing in our lives requires effort. Even prayer and solitude require focused commitment. To make great strides, we must invest great attention and energy: often well beyond the limits of our belief in ourselves. Belief in our own worthiness is the first aggressive goal we must set--it is the first step to fulfillment.

Thoughts That Create Your World

Today's WTTAG: Welcome Thoughts That Actually Generate--

When we are disappointed with people or circumstances, it is easy to obsess on thoughts that provide little enlightenment and few solutions. Our thoughts simply remind us of the disappointment. To remedy this, focus today on thoughts that actually create new perceptions, new opportunities, new strategies and renewed passion to grow.

Be Attentive...

Today's WTTAG: We Treasure The Attention Given--

Admit it, we all appreciate being appreciated. We traditionally gravitate towards those who offer us unconditional acceptance and encouragement. Now, if you "Treasure The Attention Given" to you, make sure you share that gift with at least one other person today!! (They just might treasure it too.)

Transcend Average

Today's WTTAG: We Transcend The Average Goals--The world is FULL of mediocrity. Our nation (and beyond) is desperate for those who will not accept average as a component of their lives. We need more people to believe that "Good Enough" (average) is NEVER Good Enough. Transcend--go beyond--the average today and you'll change your world.

Today's WTTAG--21 July 2009

Will This Thought Advance Greatness--
Every thought must reinforce our values, our beliefs, our heritage and our aspirations. "Greatness" and "success" will afford little satisfaction without aligning our thoughts with the purpose God has intended for us.

WTTAG for Government Spending

Finally, we are living in absolute Utopia. However, I am referring to a “bail-out” utopia, not a grand social order of peace, balance and abundance. We’ve had pre-TARP (Fannie Mae & Freddie), TAPR, two “stimulus” packages, and more is set to blanket our nation. With few exceptions, very little benefit has resulted from the strategy of simply “throwing more money” at problems. We are adding inordinate debt to our nation’s economy, and yet our systems are not responding by stabilizing or showing improvement. Perhaps it is time to recognize that the systems (not only the people who run them) know best, and we should see the signs that spending (inefficiently) does not work.

Will The TARP Accomplish Goals

Although it will certainly make life uncomfortable for many, allowing systems to rebound with limited government interaction has been the most effective throughout time. Artificial rescue—or “propping up”—of an economy seldom has lasting benefits. The feel-good mentality that government is the answer to all social, economic and personal ills is a path that leads to diminished individual accountability, and increased government control. By looking at attempts to achieve success by these means in the past, discerning minds will see where the path traditionally leads.

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Will True Tenacity Affect Government

Although The Harbinger League, LLC did not publicly endorse any political candidate or party, we have a strong belief in (and commitment to) the American political process. Among our leadership team, we have differing views and will base our individual decisions on a comparison of our personal values, aspirations, and political views with all available candidates.

We encourage you to look beyond a single party loyalty to evaluate the immediate, short-term and long-term benefits (and limitations) of the various policies, ideals and philosophical views presented by the parties. Conservative, independent, and liberal alike must evaluate the platforms and the integrity of all available candidates to decide with a measure of impartiality.

Within any multi-party system, some of us will align with the “first runner-up” in this, the most heated political contest in decades. Yet an important variable of our electoral process is how we respond AFTER the elections have passed. If we value the system in its entirety, we must support the victor, regardless if we voted for him or her. Majority rules.

Yet we can have a long-term impact on the regulations, policies, and ethical standards of our nation. By remaining actively involved (not just in an election year), we can influence our elected officials by phone calls, emails, petitions, and involvement in public forums. Both parties agree that movement to the “left” or to the “right” traditionally occurs in small—often unnoticeable—increments. By remaining involved, you minimize the risk of our society changing too dramatically.

Regardless which party you support, please remain involved in our political process.