aristocracy
A form of government that places power in the hands of a small, privileged ruling class, the aristocrats -- wikipedia.
By request
"Happiness is like a butterfly, the more you chase it, the more it will elude you...
"... But if you turn your attention to other things, it will come and sit softly on your shoulder" -- Henry David Thoreau. Priority request.
truth is always present
Attributed is Dr. Hawkins.
quitting social media
By request.
Konstantin Kisin
a Russian-British satirist, podcaster, author and political commentator -- wikipedia.
Kahlil Gibran
Lebanese-American writer, poet and visual artist; he was also considered a philosopher, although he himself rejected the title -- wikipedia.
keep it simple
Priority request: a well-known slogan in Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) that encourages people to approach issues with simplicity and avoid over-complication.
accepting the Grace of God
Trusting in God’s generosity rather than relying on one’s own merits or behaviors. Priority request.
"man is responsible and must actualize the potential meaning of his life..."
Priority request: [quote from] Viktor E. Frankl, Man’s Search for Meaning.
"it is the nature of negativity to self-destruct"
A profound implication of non-integrity.
there is no condemnation in Christ Jesus
Summary of Romans 8:1. Comforting words to those who align with the Lord whereby one may forego any and all self-condemnation or condemnation of others.
T/F: re-calibration changes the level of the topic
Request: when a subject is calibrated multiple times, this re-addressing may contribute to a change in calibration. Pg. 292, Power vs. Force.
observer effect
"the disturbance of an observed system by the act of observation. This is often the result of instruments that, by necessity, alter the state of what they measure in some manner" -- wikipedia.
placebo effect
A phenomenon in which some people experience a benefit after the administration of an inactive "look-alike" substance or treatment. This substance, or placebo, has no known medical effect -- verywellmind.
PLUR
"An acronym that stands for Peace, Love, Unity, and Respect. These four words form a mantra that captures the essence of the vibe at raves." By request.