MrFirebird
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Love And The Art Of War
Posted by IrresistableScorp
What is power?
Power is the unseen ability to influence an outcome.
It can be used for good or for bad.
A power struggle is a war between two or more factions opposed to each other.
On the other hand, power sharing is the equity product of the unity of two or more which are in one accord.
My opinion is if you're viewing a relationship as a war then it's already a lost cause. The trick is, is it a war where both can walk away or is it always ongoing?
Games, power struggles....waste of energy and not worth the effort. Either it flows or I flow elsewhere.
Games, power struggles....waste of energy and not worth the effort. Either it flows or I flow elsewhere.
Posted by MoonArtist
My opinion is if you're viewing a relationship as a war then it's already a lost cause. The trick is, is it a war where both can walk away or is it always ongoing?
Games, power struggles....waste of energy and not worth the effort. Either it flows or I flow elsewhere.
I do not disagree with the "lost cause" rationale. Trouble is, once a third (or more) person, namely the offspring,
enters into the picture, there will remain an ongoing problem. Especially, when a new lover enters one or both parent's life. That new lover becomes a threat which must be thoroughly put in their place. Otherwise, the child will experience the influence of that new pseudo-parent, the custodial parent, the non-custodial parent and the non-custodial parent's new love interest. No longer is the child conveniently influenced by the two biological parents, but directly, or indirectly, by their lovers, also. Biological parents properly and harmoniously raising their children is the "ideal". Unfortunately, for many, we must experience less than the ideal.
Whether it be recognized by all participants, or not, variations and permutations of the "Art of War" are practiced, daily, in this regard.
Whether or not the circumstances produce a positive or negative outcome, will not be known until the child has grown and quite possibly until after the child has lived a full life wherein his/her conduct and that of his/her children may be observed. And let there be no mistake, it is a multi-generational matter. And it is VERY serious as it
has the power to direct the course of history.
More to follow:
Posted by MrFirebirdPosted by IrresistableScorp
What is power?
Power is the unseen ability to influence an outcome.
It can be used for good or for bad.
A power struggle is a war between two or more factions opposed to each other.
On the other hand, power sharing is the equity product of the unity of two or more which are in one accord.
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Power is force.
There is "soft power" and "hard power".
Teddy Roosevelt, reciting a West African proverb, said "Speak softly and carry a big stick" which would
go on to define his foreign policy.
It has been said that "Knowledge is power". This is true but without Wisdom, it is useless.
Therefore, it may be said that "Wisdom is power". This is also true, but without Discernment, it knows nothing.
Therefore, it may be said that "Discernment is power" Once again, true, but without Morality, all the above are made incognito.
Corruption is as saltwater to the finest steel sword. And if the sword be thoroughly corrupt in rust, so goes the
strength and power of the warrior that wields it.
Finally Spiritual WILL is that force behind the power.
Therefore, the power of a nation is defined by it's morality. And it's morality is defined by it's people's demonstration.
IF the people WILL NOT, in unity and of one accord, HONESTLY consider, examine and weigh in the balance, the caliber and integrity of their own Wisdom, Knowledge, Discernment and Moral virtues and make the necessary effective corrective changes, however painful they may be, and teach their children well, they can surely expect sudden calamity and death to come upon them.
F.D.R. once said "Hitler built a fortress around Europe but he forgot to put a roof on it."
The fortress refers to the Atlantic wall and the roof refers to the strategic aerial Allied bombing campaign.
Freedom built a fortress around herself but she forgot to guard her heart - thus, did she say in her heart "I am Free. I shall do as I please" and now, her children all lie dead.
A wise woman builds up her house. But the foolish woman tears it down.
Posted by MrFirebirdPosted by MoonArtist
My opinion is if you're viewing a relationship as a war then it's already a lost cause. The trick is, is it a war where both can walk away or is it always ongoing?
Games, power struggles....waste of energy and not worth the effort. Either it flows or I flow elsewhere.
I do not disagree with the "lost cause" rationale. Trouble is, once a third (or more) person, namely the offspring,
enters into the picture, there will remain an ongoing problem. Especially, when a new lover enters one or both parent's life. That new lover becomes a threat which must be thoroughly put in their place. Otherwise, the child will experience the influence of that new pseudo-parent, the custodial parent, the non-custodial parent and the non-custodial parent's new love interest. No longer is the child conveniently influenced by the two biological parents, but directly, or indirectly, by their lovers, also. Biological parents properly and harmoniously raising their children is the "ideal". Unfortunately, for many, we must experience less than the ideal.
Whether it be recognized by all participants, or not, variations and permutations of the "Art of War" are practiced, daily, in this regard.
Whether or not the circumstances produce a positive or negative outcome, will not be known until the child has grown and quite possibly until after the child has lived a full life wherein his/her conduct and that of his/her children may be observed. And let there be no mistake, it is a multi-generational matter. And it is VERY serious as it
has the power to direct the course of history.
More to follow:click to expand
This is true, sadly, horribly true. Playing by their rules and their game is never a "win" for the kids, though. SOMEONE has to set the example if they're to have a chance.
Side Note:
There is a difference between the Americans and the Chinese.
One thing that I have noticed is how Wealth can corrupt.
Reviewing the past 60+ years, the US had enjoyed tremendous economic wealth.
Following WWII there were jobs a plenty, unlike before the war.
The Labor Unions did a fine job, in the early going to protect the workers but
the leaders got greedy and in time, government regulations and restrictions
pretty much made the unions original purpose a bit obsolete.
At the same time, those regulations, as well as the labor unions contributed
to the resolution to move production overseas. And so begins the rise of the
Chinese economy and the future balance of power.
In the US, Americans were accustomed to well paying jobs and plenty of them.
Keeping up with the Jones family a common past-time. In contrast, the
Chinese worker is essentially a slave. Slave labor and sweat shops produce
a product at a price we take for granted.
There is a reason why the Chinese worker continues to this day to work for
mere peanuts of an income and continue to live in run-down shantytowns while
new cities are popping up and standing empty.
Remember, Wealth corrupts. They are kept poor as a security measure. If China
allowed what the US allowed, it too would fall.
Instead, China invests in it's infrastructure and military.
The US invests in free condom hand-outs.
Just something to think about.
There is a difference between the Americans and the Chinese.
One thing that I have noticed is how Wealth can corrupt.
Reviewing the past 60+ years, the US had enjoyed tremendous economic wealth.
Following WWII there were jobs a plenty, unlike before the war.
The Labor Unions did a fine job, in the early going to protect the workers but
the leaders got greedy and in time, government regulations and restrictions
pretty much made the unions original purpose a bit obsolete.
At the same time, those regulations, as well as the labor unions contributed
to the resolution to move production overseas. And so begins the rise of the
Chinese economy and the future balance of power.
In the US, Americans were accustomed to well paying jobs and plenty of them.
Keeping up with the Jones family a common past-time. In contrast, the
Chinese worker is essentially a slave. Slave labor and sweat shops produce
a product at a price we take for granted.
There is a reason why the Chinese worker continues to this day to work for
mere peanuts of an income and continue to live in run-down shantytowns while
new cities are popping up and standing empty.
Remember, Wealth corrupts. They are kept poor as a security measure. If China
allowed what the US allowed, it too would fall.
Instead, China invests in it's infrastructure and military.
The US invests in free condom hand-outs.
Just something to think about.
Posted by IrresistableScorpPosted by MrFirebirdPosted by IrresistableScorp
What is power?
What is power to you?
See I was asking because scorps get this whole power trip reputation thrown around and I don't see that at all. That's why I asking Scorpio their definition of power. 🙂
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IS, whether you know it or not, you just demonstrated power.
Not an example of a power trip, mind you, but power.
The outsiders may think it's a power-trip or an act of manipulation, hence the "Scorpios are manipulators" label.
The phenomenon is worthy of a study.
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