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Written By: Puck Arks  ACTivism: Where Do We Begin? T he survival of Mother Earth and humanity’s consciousness is calling each of us, all of us whether we are aware or not to this awakening. The time has arrived where we must embrace our own individual power, find our own voice, and our own talents of being an active participant to bring about change in this world. There will be obstacles and it is not an easy life.  M ost activists are broke or strug gling because we refuse to comply to a system meant to oppress or enslave. In my very humble opinion anyone who accepts money to be an activist whether it be writing, speaking engagements, public events etc is already part of the system they are attempting to change. S o where does one begin? For me it’s not a difficult question. One must follow their heart, their passion, that which feeds the soul daily and yes that fire burning from the inside out to the point that silence is no longer an option nor...

Republished By:~X~ of TFD Courtesy of HOA From Awkward by Ty Tashiro, PhD.   Bullies Have High Social Intelligence "Bullies exist at all ages. The prototypical playground bully pushes other kids out of the way in line, steals their lunch money, or mocks their differences. In adolescence, bullies might publicly insult peers lower in social power or spread gossip about those higher in power. Even in adulthood, there are bullies who try to take more than their fair share, manipulate others for their personal gain, or pick on people they perceive as less powerful. A survey by the Workplace Bullying Institute found that 35 percent of employees had been bullied at work and another 15 percent witnessed work­place bullying, which was defined by repeated mistreatment and included behaviors such as threats, humiliation, and sabotaging employees' work. "One of the most disconcerting findings about bullies of all ages is that they are not na...