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An E-Zine For Life
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Vol. I No. I October 26, 2002
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Welcome to the first edition
of Fresh Thought, where we will dare to take a
look at age old life challenges and issues with a
"fresh" set of *mind*.
Fresh thought is
based on the premise that solutions to life
challenges are indeed available if and when we
*look* for them. We are simply far more practiced,
and comfortable, at looking for, and finding
problems.
Whether the issue is peace in the
Middle East (or at home), finding cures for cancer
or AIDS, or realizing personal dreams, fresh
thought helps us see things differently, allowing
different choices to be made, which lead to
different actions.
Fresh thought supports
new approaches to old issues, that allow "winners"
to emerge from both sides of a conflict or
dispute, and healing to occur without having to
file for spiritual or financial
bankruptsy.
Fresh thought respects
religion, but is not a religion, nor does it seek
to be. It can apply to the reverent and irreverent
amongst us. Fresh Thought goes better with joy,
and is supportive of all language and terminology
that make positive, mutually beneficial outcomes
possible: you for you, me for me, and us for each
other.
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There's little argument that
it's a good thing to be kind. The kind acts of
strangers in times of need tend to maintain a
sacred part of our memory for the rest of our
lives. Indeed, kind acts that people have made on
our behalf may actually change how we see the
world, and our place within it.
That is why
a fresh thinker by the name of Will Higgins
created WillFund, a philanthropic organization
based in Hermosa Beach, CA that was launched in
April 2002. WillFund is dedicated to promoting
kindness awareness, and encouraging kind
action.
In this time of war rhetoric,
terrorism, and vengeance seeking, "kindness speak"
goes against the grain of today's "conventional
wisdom." Yet, look at the alternative: fear,
destruction, escalated antagonism, and more
fear... and more terror. It takes fearlessness to
show kindness to fearful people. That's why it is
a Fresh Thought.
Check out WillFund's
"Token of Kindness" project. Perhaps you can help
it expand. You can contact Will via email at
willhigginsjr@yahoo.com.
Kindness will
always be "fresh."
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Given its childlike
orientation and presentation, I Am My Body, NOT!
may qualify as the "freshest" of Fresh Thought
books, appropriate for children as young as 4 and
old as 12.
The 60 page, hard cover book,
with beautiful full color illustrations by
Canadian artist Marie Litster, is still in its
infancy as a commercial product (still limited
availability), but it offers an unusual level of
wisdom to such a young audience. See for
yourself.
Fresh Thinkers Support
Kindness
And, to make what would be a great
purchase even sweeter, if you purchase a copy of
the I Am My Body, NOT! online through Fresh
Thought by November 15, a $5 donation will be made
to WillFund on your behalf.
Book
Review
It is not often that we find books
for children that have the depth that you will
find in I Am My Body, NOT! from Phaelos (fy-los)
Books. Written by Adam Abraham, the reading
experience begins like a simple primer for a
kindergarten level child. But as you continue on,
the book takes off, touching issues and concepts
that are relevant to every human being, throughout
life.
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by Adam Abraham,
Publisher
Thank you for taking a look at
Fresh Thought!
The term "Fresh Thought"
identifies a way of thinking that is Eastern and
Western, ancient and quite contemporary. It is at
home in "New Thought" circles and respectful of
religious tradition, but equally at home at the
dinner table, at the beach, or at the
computer.
In other words, Fresh Thought is
applicable wherever we may happen to be, with
whomever we are with, and whatever the activity.
It is *active,* uncompartmentalized spirituality.
Fresh Thought makes magic moments
commonplace, yet they never lose their
preciousness. It asks us to allow the best of who
we are to emerge: Not who we think that *others*
think we are, or want us to be.
It is to
that *beginning*... of discovering and expressing
our best, that we begin realizing for ourselves
the benefits that all great sages and teachers
have said were available to us from before the
beginning of time.
In each issue of Fresh
Thought, we hope to bring you something to ponder,
smile about, question, challenge, or ask for more
explanation. We also encourage you to share your
"Fresh" perspective.
We will also highlight
the work, lives, and vision of other Fresh
Thoughters among-us. If you have questions or
comments, please send them in. We think we have
something that will hold your attention and
capture the imagination.
If you'd like to
help Fresh Thought grow, and are available as an
editor, proofreader, graphic designer, or layout
artist, you can reach me directly via email by
sending to adam@phaelos.com. (There's no budget
yet, but we're not gonna sweat the small stuff.
:-))
Thank you for this opportunity to get
Fresh with you.
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