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IdeasWIN Unique e-Zine
A Newsletter for the Thoughtful Internet Marketer
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Issue 62 September 13, 2001
Editor: Christopher Stephenson, mailto:Chris at IdeasWIN.com
Publisher: http://www.IdeasWIN.com
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2. IdeasWIN RECOMMENDS: Opt-Out of Ads
3. In the Spotlight: Names are the Name of the Game
4. Feature Article: And Tomorrow??
5. Friends of the Business: Expert Internet Income?
6. Guest Article: Letting Life Be 'Okay'
7. Subscription Management
8. Contact Information
9. The Last Word: PONDER POINTS
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1. Let's Get Started!
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I must admit that I put off today's issue, but we are all
finding it a bit difficult to focus on the "ordinary" things
right now. But I am POSITIVE that one part of healing is
realizing that we can not change the past. Yes, we need to
experience the grief AND move forward. And that is what I
personally am committed to do.
Many important and memorable things have been said in the
last 36 hours. But one that we all need to remember as we
are dealing with our anger was said by Colin Powell. He
stated, "We need to keep in our minds that this was not done
by Arabs, or by Islam, it was done by Terrorists."
And now....Let's Get Started!
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2. IdeasWIN RECOMMENDS
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4. Today's Feature Article
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We have all experienced some form of tragedy in our lives.
Admittedly, nothing like the events of Tuesday 9-11. Some
have said it was like Pearl Harbor. I disagree. That attack,
while a surprise & sneak assault, struck out at a military
objective.
The only thing that is in any way similar is the Holocaust.
While that took place in a war setting, still it was an
unprovoked assault on civilians.
The details of this horror will be recounted many, many
times in the near future. Perhaps too many. Yes we need to
find out the truth - the perpetrators - the actual loss of
life - and what is to be our justice.
But much of the repetition of the terrible pictures and
details tend only to accomplish two things. The numb us, and
the build a frightening tower of anger.
President Bush has said it right. We will seek and punish,
but it is clear in his statements that we will not, we must
not - go off "half cocked" and ill-advised. Our response
must be strong but we also must be right. Our reply must be
the appropriate one - lest we sink to their level and
perhaps create an ongoing situation. Not only is there
required action, it must be the RIGHT action. And even more
than we need a reaction we need to be Pro-Active for the
future.
The interminable blood feuds as we see in Northern Ireland
and much of the Middle East are ugly and futile. In addition
we must guard not only our Country's Freedom, but our
Personal Freedoms as well. Remember a cage affects those in
it more than those on the outside.
That being said it does not tell us how to begin to heal on
a personal level. How do we stop the tears? I know for
myself that the TV coverage has been so closely following
the many individuals in suffering and pain that I have
frequently found myself sobbing.
Yet I found much strength and perhaps an answer to WHAT NOW
in the other things that were brought to us through the in-
depth reporting. And I feel that here lies the healing
process.
We all watched as the people of a city that is often spoken
of for it's coldness and insensitivity reached out in EVERY
way possible. They gave, and helped and came & gave more and
again.
I will not repeat those stories. They are many and as
overpowering in warmth as are the sorrows. There is magic in
helping. The power of mending is wrapped up in helping
another who is in need. The hand up, lifts both of us. Any
selfless giving has tremendous curative ability.
Do you hurt? Reach out in some manner, give of whatever
strengths you posses. Hug someone, applaud others efforts.
Give prayers, money, blood, assistance. On 9-11-01 we all
became related again. We became a family, and within a
family, love freely given & pain shared - WILL heal. Stand
with the brothers and sisters of our United States and
embrace the outpouring of genuine caring, empathy and offers
of assistance from the larger family of mankind.
Together we grow. If not....
Till next time. Good luck and God Bless.
Remember, IdeasWIN. Develop yours, Chris
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6. Guest Article
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At a time like this, it is good to remember the Nine
Principles I've been writing about recently, especially the
one about letting everything be okay. What a tough situation
in which to have to apply this principle!
Just to clarify, this principle does not in any way mean
that it is "okay" that this happened, or that we don't care
and do not feel grief or compassion for those affected, or
even anger at those who did it. What it does mean is that
what has happened has happened. We have no control over what
has happened. How we respond at this point determines how
much we suffer over this.
It is normal to be sad, outraged, or fearful, but there is a
point at which we begin to suffer, beyond these normal
feelings over that which we cannot change, because we are
not able or willing to let go of wanting it to be different
than it is. This type of suffering is not necessary, changes
nothing, and does no one any good. Luckily, this kind of
suffering is optional. Our choices are to experience the
effects of what has happened, plus a lot of suffering, or to
experience the effects of what has happened, but with inner
serenity and peace in spite of the situation.
The idea of letting whatever happens be okay is aptly
described in the Serenity Prayer they use in AA, in which we
ask for the serenity to accept the things we cannot change.
In a time like this, we all want and need serenity, not only
because serenity is preferable to suffering, but because in
serenity we are much more effective in doing whatever we
need to do to help those in need and otherwise do what needs
doing.
I acknowledge that it is often difficult to let whatever
happens be okay. So how do we go about doing it? Partly it
is a decision, and partly it comes from a larger awareness
that the universe, in the broadest sense, is dancing along
in a way set in motion before we existed and will continue
its dance after we are gone. We can, in small ways, do
something to influence things, and hopefully that is what
the people who read this are doing with their lives.
Overall, however, we are actors in a drama on which we have
minimal influence. That means we can either emotionally
resist whatever is happening or has happened, and suffer as
a result of that resistance, or accept what happens and then
from that place of serenity do what we can to alleviate the
suffering of others and make the world a better place.
Though it often doesn't seem like it at the time, good
things can (and have) come out of the greatest tragedies.
Napoleon Hill, author of the famous "Think and grow Rich"
said: "Every adversity carries with it the seed of an
equivalent or greater benefit." Our attitude at times of
adversity often determines how quickly we notice and take
advantage of that seed of an equivalent or greater benefit.
Again, we are here to support you if you need it.
Be well. In fact, be serene.
Bill Harris, Director
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9. The Last Word: PONDER POINTS
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There are some things you don't have to know how it works -
only that it works. While some people are studying the
roots, others are picking the fruit. It just depends on
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From THE TREASURY OF QUOTES by Jim Rohn
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