A Tribute to Fmr. President Jimmy Carter: A legacy of Peace

 

    The title of my post and the above captions say enough. The events occurring during this time of transition to a new era and style of leadership we must remember this country is built upon a foundation of democracy which end goals always leans towards peace. A legacy of peace and volunteerism; this written in tribute to the work of to Former President Jimmy Carter and his Wife Mrs. R. Carter! 

    There is an event occurring down in Sarasota Florida honoring Mr. Carter; I am not able to attend as my spouse and I are for the first time in my adult life being without a vehicle. Little humorous but learning from the experience. Such will make us stringer and wiser! - A. T. (Yoda) Brooks

Source: https://www.cartercenter.org/news/photos/tc_carters_observing_election_monrovia_liberia.html

Control Vs. Possessiveness Vs. Assertiveness

 This season I felt the need to write on this topic after hearing a friendly comment made by one of my beautiful neighbors (haha). Acknowledging my grumpy today; I appreciate the effort of being neighborly. Observing a good connection with youth for some reason perhaps out of a natural need to teach I have no yet explored. That being said this neighbor is an adult however youthful to me. A positive change for the times. The idea of being controlling or possessive in a relationships rather it be a marriage, dating, friendship or even working relationship. My mantra this year begins with Peace & love therefore any aggressive tendencies are out of the picture or tempered by self control. Meaning less verbal cursing and more assertive communication. - A.T. (Yoda) Brooks

When querying A.I. on the topic the below answer was provided, the below words are not my own:

• • "While both terms can sometimes overlap, "control" in a relationship refers to actively trying to dictate a partner's behavior and choices, often to fit one's own desires, while "possessiveness" focuses on a strong desire to exclusively claim a partner as "yours" and can manifest through extreme jealousy or attempts to isolate them from others, often stemming from insecurity. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

    
    

    Key Differences: [1, 3, 4]

    • Focus: Controlling behavior aims to manipulate actions and decisions, while possessiveness is more centered around the idea of "ownership" over a partner. [1, 3, 4]

    
    

    • Motivation: Control can be driven by a need for power or a desire to micromanage, while possessiveness often stems from fear of abandonment or low self-esteem. [1, 5, 6]

    
    

    • Examples: [3, 4, 6]
    • Controlling: Dictating who a partner can spend time with, monitoring their phone, criticizing their appearance based on personal standards. [3, 4, 6]
    • Possessive: Accusing a partner of flirting with others constantly, becoming upset when they spend time with friends without you, isolating them from social circles. [2, 3]

    
    

    Generative AI is experimental.

    [1] https://www.quora.com/What-is-the-difference-between-being-possessive-and-controlling

    [2] https://www.webmd.com/sex-relationships/signs-possessiveness

    [3] https://www.blinn.edu/counseling-services/possessive-and-controlling-behaviors.html

    [4] https://www.multiamory.com/podcast/471-the-science-of-possessiveness

    [5] https://yourdost.com/blog/2016/01/is-it-love-or-possessiveness.html

    [6] https://www.thecouplescenter.org/overcoming-jealousy-in-a-relationship-tips-and-strategies/

    
    
    
     
    
    

 

The Arc of history bends towards love

 

Martin Luther King Jr. - 'The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice', Our God is Marching On (How Long, Not Long) - 1965

The above quote I researched after reflecting upon speeches by the Honorable Former President Barack Obama where he would refer to bending the ark of history. Applying this concept to my personal efforts at making sobriety more of a priority. Total no, progress YES. Any effort made towards the light, moves the arc of history towards good, peace, justice and love. Now earlier today in a discussion with a close loved the matter of money came up. My response first was I am pursuing an educational goal presently. To add in our capitalist society when shall the money pour down and to whom? That is not my concern today - A.T. (Yoda) Brooks

Source: 

https//speakola.com/ideas/martin-luther-king-jr-long-not-long-1965