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JaneyVee

(19,877 posts)
14. KNR! This could be a college thesis.
Wed Apr 2, 2014, 05:57 PM
Apr 2014

"Unconscious people can only serve as cogs in the machine. But a single conscious person can wake others up"

Love it.

Rise [View all] H2O Man Apr 2014 OP
0-9 H2O Man Apr 2014 #1
it's perfectly ok with me G_j Apr 2014 #2
Thank you, Friend GJ H2O Man Apr 2014 #6
our true strength G_j Apr 2014 #7
Right. H2O Man Apr 2014 #13
I know what you mean about sounding board nadinbrzezinski Apr 2014 #12
Even at times H2O Man Apr 2014 #22
You come from a philosophy that speaks of seven generations nadinbrzezinski Apr 2014 #34
I've long thought H2O Man Apr 2014 #52
Your posts do more to inspire people here than much of what passes for discussion lately sabrina 1 Apr 2014 #15
to uninspire and G_j Apr 2014 #19
Oh, thank you! H2O Man Apr 2014 #23
'truth is it's time to get a lot more impatient' sabrina 1 Apr 2014 #57
I'll kick it for you-- a great OP ismnotwasm Apr 2014 #8
Thank you. H2O Man Apr 2014 #24
i don't understand recommending a thread without kicking it....just me. spanone Apr 2014 #16
I support your self-kick, hunter Apr 2014 #31
If everyone focused on themselves and became self-empowered.... Avalux Apr 2014 #3
Right. H2O Man Apr 2014 #53
For some reason, this part jumped out at me BumRushDaShow Apr 2014 #4
Wasting time defending politicians, yes, that is a waste of time and energy. Far better to ignore sabrina 1 Apr 2014 #17
As a young man, H2O Man Apr 2014 #54
This... chervilant Apr 2014 #76
K&R nt Zorra Apr 2014 #5
We, each, as individuals, are the most powerful force in our lives. Octafish Apr 2014 #9
right on G_j Apr 2014 #20
Right! H2O Man Apr 2014 #58
All I will say is yes nadinbrzezinski Apr 2014 #10
K&R !! SalviaBlue Apr 2014 #11
Thank you! H2O Man Apr 2014 #59
KNR! This could be a college thesis. JaneyVee Apr 2014 #14
Yes, listening to negative messaging, such as 'we can't' among all the other admonistions we receive sabrina 1 Apr 2014 #18
These people inspire me...to keep on squeaking marions ghost Apr 2014 #21
Yes, me too. That was truly inspiring. I hope they keep it up and that more and more people will sabrina 1 Apr 2014 #41
Back in 1978 - '79, H2O Man Apr 2014 #60
I'm so glad I saw your post just now! scarletwoman Apr 2014 #25
It was reading people like H20Man that brought me to DU. Lately, scanning the OPs and comments here sabrina 1 Apr 2014 #40
+1,000 malaise Apr 2014 #46
"...like a ray of light..." BelgianMadCow Apr 2014 #43
I am very happy H2O Man Apr 2014 #61
Throughout all your years on DU, your posts have always come from a place of peace & beauty. scarletwoman Apr 2014 #66
Oh, that is H2O Man Apr 2014 #77
Thank you, H2O Man . . . markpkessinger Apr 2014 #26
Thank you. H2O Man Apr 2014 #78
Thank you sir! May I have another. TheKentuckian Apr 2014 #27
Thank you. H2O Man Apr 2014 #79
Awesome! Take it to em! TheKentuckian Apr 2014 #86
Your oustanding words have inspired me on a very discouraging day Little_Wing Apr 2014 #28
Thank you! H2O Man Apr 2014 #81
Kick. scarletwoman Apr 2014 #29
I love this OP. Thank you. Luminous Animal Apr 2014 #30
Thank you. H2O Man Apr 2014 #82
Kicking again - because I wish THIS post would rise to the top. (nt) scarletwoman Apr 2014 #32
HUGE K & R !!! - Thank You !!! WillyT Apr 2014 #33
Thank you! H2O Man Apr 2014 #83
Thank you! For a thoughtful and thought-provoking contribution... (nt) petronius Apr 2014 #35
Thanks! H2O Man Apr 2014 #84
Thank you. nt octoberlib Apr 2014 #36
Thanks! H2O Man Apr 2014 #85
K&R. I'll admit that sometimes, I'm just too damn lazy to even bullwinkle428 Apr 2014 #37
Recommended. NYC_SKP Apr 2014 #38
Oh, that's a wonderful quote! scarletwoman Apr 2014 #68
Lucky you! I'd love to have met him or attended a presentation. NYC_SKP Apr 2014 #71
Yes, the trim tab analogy is wonderful! scarletwoman Apr 2014 #72
Thank you for this inspiring post. nt Mojorabbit Apr 2014 #39
Logged in to rec BelgianMadCow Apr 2014 #42
this wonderful essay G_j Apr 2014 #44
A lovely thoughtful post malaise Apr 2014 #45
Plame threads flashback BelgianMadCow Apr 2014 #63
Yes indeed malaise Apr 2014 #65
Great Post/ essay Ichingcarpenter Apr 2014 #47
I especially appreciate your emphasizing marions ghost Apr 2014 #48
+1000. nt adirondacker Apr 2014 #67
"A single conscious person can wake others up." Thank you for being one if the conscious and awake. vanlassie Apr 2014 #49
Excellent essay, Bro MrScorpio Apr 2014 #50
Tomorrow comes... marions ghost Apr 2014 #51
K&R stage left Apr 2014 #55
Glad you signed up. Even if only to read posts like this one which were there were far more of sabrina 1 Apr 2014 #80
K&R This is a long read by message forum standards. It's worth it. Lizzie Poppet Apr 2014 #56
Kicking again stage left Apr 2014 #62
I'll second that, Stages. vanlassie Apr 2014 #64
Anger is an energy AngryAmish Apr 2014 #69
Kicking for universal consciousness go west young man Apr 2014 #70
This is the type of post that showcases DU at its best. llmart Apr 2014 #73
A kick before I go to bed - because there's so much people could learn from this beautiful OP. (nt) scarletwoman Apr 2014 #74
Very inspiring essay. Everyone here should take the time to read it. K&R nt. Jasana Apr 2014 #75
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