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How to Take Action

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These lessons 1 Constructive dialogue with Mid-Level Gov. Employees as a method of influence building & 2 Becoming an Effective Force: Contacting Mid-Level Government Employees and Congressional Aides for Influence Building are from a friend. Use them.

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Lesson 1- Constructive dialogue with Mid-Level Gov. Employees as a method of influence building.

You can often get much further talking to the deputy assistant so-and-so, than you can reaching for the top.
1. Accessibility and Influence: Mid-level government employees are more accessible than high-ranking officials, making them a strategic starting point for dialogue. They often play key roles in shaping policies and have influence over decision-making.
2. Personal Touch: Interacting with mid-level employees allows for a more personal and relatable approach. Building genuine connections fosters trust and opens doors to meaningful conversations.
3. Voicing Average People’s Concerns: As average individuals, we can identify with the everyday challenges and aspirations of people worldwide. Engaging with mid-level employees gives us an opportunity to voice these concerns on a human level.
4. Amplifying Grassroots Movements: Mid-level employees are more likely to engage with grassroots movements and consider the perspectives of ordinary citizens. Our conversations can amplify the impact of collective voices for peace.
5. Identifying Common Ground: Mid-level employees often work directly with communities affected by conflicts. By engaging with them, we can better understand local realities and identify common ground for peaceful solutions.
6. Real-Time Feedback: Unlike high-level officials, mid-level employees may be more receptive to immediate feedback and ideas. This responsiveness can accelerate the process of constructive dialogue.
7. Building Long-Term Relationships: Establishing relationships with mid-level employees lays the groundwork for long-term engagement. Sustained dialogues create opportunities for continued advocacy for peace.
8. Influencing Decision-Making: As trusted communicators between higher-ups and the public, mid-level employees have the potential to influence decision-making. Sharing well-articulated visions for peace can impact policy direction.
9. Gaining Local Insights: Engaging with mid-level employees provides valuable insights into regional dynamics and concerns. These insights help shape informed and contextually relevant approaches to peace.
10. Supporting Positive Change: As we converse with mid-level employees, we contribute to an environment that encourages dialogue and collaboration. Our efforts support a culture of peacebuilding within governments. — By creating constructive dialogues with mid-level government employees, we can bridge the gap between the public and decision-makers. Our conversations amplify the voices of average individuals, enabling us to influence policy direction and contribute to a more peaceful world. Take advantage of these opportunities to be advocates for peace on a personal and meaningful level. You never know whose ears might be open until you speak.

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Once you understand why it is an effective method, you’ll need to understand how to go about utilizing it.

Lesson 2- Becoming an Effective Force: Contacting Mid-Level Government Employees and Congressional Aides for Influence Building

1. Research and Identify: Start by researching mid-level government employees and congressional aides who work on issues related to what your specific focus is. Gather their contact information and learn about their roles and responsibilities.
2. Personalized Approach: When reaching out, use a personalized approach. Address them by name and reference their specific area of expertise or work, demonstrating genuine interest.
3. Choose the Right Channels: Utilize appropriate channels to contact them. Emails and official communication platforms are generally preferred. Respect their time and follow any guidelines they provide.
4. Express Your Intentions: Clearly express your intentions to engage in peaceful dialogue and promote positive change. Share your passion for peace and your desire to collaborate constructively.
5. Be Concise and Respectful: Keep your messages concise and respectful. Highlight key points, and avoid overwhelming them with excessive information.
6. Present Evidence and Solutions: Back your ideas with evidence and research. Offer viable solutions that align with their areas of expertise and responsibilities.
7. Provide Local Insights: If you have personal experiences or insights related to conflicts or peacebuilding, share them. Local perspectives can have a powerful impact on understanding the situation better.
8. Show Empathy: Recognize the challenges they may face in their roles and show empathy. Demonstrating understanding helps build a more productive and empathetic conversation.
9. Request a Meeting or Call: If possible, request a meeting or call to discuss your ideas further. Be flexible with scheduling and understanding of their availability.
10. Follow Up: If you don’t receive an immediate response, don’t be discouraged. Follow up politely after a reasonable amount of time, expressing your continued interest in constructive dialogue.
11. Engage with Their Work: Stay informed about their work and initiatives. Show your support and appreciation for any positive steps taken towards peace.
12. Collaborate with Others: Connect with like-minded individuals or organizations advocating for peace. Collaborative efforts amplify your impact and show the strength of collective advocacy.
13. Stay Persistent: Building relationships and influencing change may take time. Stay persistent, committed, and patient in your efforts.
Remember, being an effective force for peace and real change is about using respectful and evidence-based communication. Engaging with mid-level government employees and congressional aides allows you to contribute to informed decision-making and advocate for peaceful solutions. Each interaction, no matter how small, contributes to the collective effort towards a more peaceful world. Your voice matters, and your actions can inspire positive change!

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Getting Started

a) So, the first thing to put lesson1 into practical use, is to find a couple of like minded friends and form a working group, it’s fine to work alone too.

b) Pick a couple topics that you feel passionate about, like Julian Assange or Vax injury or saving homeopathy or government corruption or election integrity- these are just suggestions to get started, you pick.

c) Find your representatives. https://www.usa.gov/elected-officials/ Use my blog post to get you started talking to your elected representatives. https://thinkcarebelieve.blog/2023/01/26/contacting-government-representatives/

d) Get to know the mid level gov employees, the staffers and use the suggestions in lesson 1 to build a collaborative working relationship with them. Remember: We are an important part of the government. Without us, good governments can turn into tyranny.

e) Use the focused methods in lesson 2 to get things accomplished. Stick with it. Keep perfecting your methods.

Be Successful Contacting Government Representatives
Use this to get familiar with talking with your representatives.

Prayer for a Better World

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Father,

We realize that our world is changing before our very eyes. It is with total fearless listening that we come to you this morning for guidance during this time of great change. We know Father, that a better world is forming out of all of this chaos. John tells us ,“I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”

We see that your Light has permeated the cracks and crevices of the darkness, as evil crumbles, we see the good that is preparing to rise from the ashes. We will be strong and courageous Father, because we stand in the certainty that all leadership that has become tainted by darkness will fall, and their names will join the list of defeated kings. Romans tells us “Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.” So we will shine, and we will shine together to make our Light the strongest it has ever been. We will stand against the face of darkness and shine with all our might.

We will do our part, Father, to alight our fears and set them to ease, not letting them take hold. Psalm 91 tells us, “You will not fear the terror of night, nor the arrow that flies by day” and we will be as true to our purpose as we can muster. We ask for your blessing of our hands, our hearts, our words and deeds. We ask that you lift and uphold us Father, as well as our friends and loved ones and all our team members, past present and future. We ask for the touch of your healing Angels in all our lives as we go through this test of our resiliency. We dedicate our day to one of gladful service to you, and to eachother.

In Jesus’ name.

Amen.

So be it.


We ask for the touch of your healing Angels in all our lives as we go through this test of our resiliency.

Prayer of The Truth Within

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Father, this morning we turn inward, to find the truth inside of us for every question, every concern, every wondering. For we are told in Proverbs that “The spirit of man is the lamp of the Lord, Searching all the innermost parts of his being.” We know that in order to overcome any fear or apprehension in facing the darkness, we require the certainty of knowing who we are and the ability to reach the divinity that is within us.

We embark on that search, knowing that you dwell inside of us, to allow that truth to flow, and to follow our hearts in every circumstance, in every moment. Psalm 51 provides us solace in that ”Behold, You desire truth in the innermost being, And in the hidden part You will make me know wisdom.”

Help us stand strong and tall in the knowing, Father, as we surrender to Your Grace. We will not allow the darkness of fear to take hold but remain strong, eyes open, hands at the ready, always remaining in your light, darkness will not affect us. We know this to be true, and our truth flows steadily from our innermost heart. “but let it be the hidden person of the heart, with the imperishable quality of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in the sight of God.” (1Peter)

So be it,

God is Victory,

Amen.

Empowerment Out of Trauma

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Joseph Addison's Prose from Psalm 19

The Spacious Firmament on high, 
With all the blue Ethereal Sky,
And spangled Heavens, a Shining Frame,
Their great Original proclaim:
The unwearied Sun, from Day to Day,
Does his Creator's Power display,
And publishes to every Land
The work of an Almighty Hand.
Soon as the Evening Shades prevail,
The moon takes up the Wondrous Tale,
And nightly to the listening Earth
Repeats the Story of her Birth:
Whilst all the Stars that round her burn,
And all the Planets, in their turn,
Confirm the Tidings and they roll,
And spread the Truth from Pole to Pole.
What though, in solemn Silence, all
Move round the dark terrestrial Ball?
What tho' no real Voice nor Sound
Amid their radiant Orbs be found?
In Reason's Ear they all rejoice,
And utter forth a glorious Voice,
For ever singing, as they shine,
"The hand that made us is Divine."

We have to heal our trauma. On a personal level and outwardly as a collective, and as a world. We have to heal our trauma because we don’t want to recreate it again. We want to create better out of the experience of it. Like a birthing. Painful and powerful, but out of that pain a miraculous new creation arrives.

I do have a deep concern right now about our ability to maintain our free speech. Although Twitter just had a breakthrough opening it’s platform back up to everyone, Facebook and others have gotten worse. And, from what I’ve seen, people have gotten hurt by social media platforms deliberately adjusting the truth by keeping out certain messages that may have saved people. It’s becoming clearer every day. A very cruel truth.

We’re going to need healers because we’re going to need to heal from trauma.

A friend wrote about his concern for the nature of free speech. He says that things are playing out like the movie 1984. And he is a strong advocate for standing up and strongly letting authority know who pays their bills and who is in charge. Unfortunately, we have people in the world who think it is better to trust what they are being told and to just follow orders.

Looking back over the past couple years, I know it is becoming clear that blind trust is no longer an option. Too many healthy people have been lost to us immediately following getting something injected into them. China, who has been 90% vaccinated, is in a serious strange crisis right now. I know we are worn out and tired, but it’s crunch time and we have to use our critical thinking, our logic, our discernment and then our voices, and we have to get loud!

My friend believes that “When free speech no longer exists, when truth is fiction; and reality locked away, and only the narrative of the war machine moves onward; those who mean well, who fight for social justice, will be so lost and misguided by the very nature of their upbringing in a world that has erased all inconvenient truths; that society as we know it, and the world as we know it will cease to exist. They will cheer for war while redefining social norms to fit an ever more extreme agenda that only further divides and weakens their collective hand; and we will be trapped, then, in an inescapable dystopian nightmare of greed, corruption, and death.

We are sliding into this reality even now, and we must band together as one people; from all sides of the manufactured division that weakens us and controls us, and seek to fight back against these terrible designs. We are but one generation away, from losing our voice, our freedoms, and worst of all; our perspectives. Fight.”