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 Dear Brothers & Sisters    Written By: Puck Arks of TFD M y dear brothers and sisters—yes, we are all brothers and sisters, I have love in my heart for all people, while we may disagree, but even more so may we agree that some people cross the line, more often than not, or even rarely because in truth we all do it. M y friends, Collectively speaking, conflict is not necessarily bad or destructive.  E ven when conflict causes a great deal of stress or fr frustration we must remember why we are here. S ometimes we disturb the peace by trying to defend ourselves or prove a point. I t helps to remember that someone else's perception has no real power over who we are, so there is no actual threat. W hen others hold strong opinions, you still can hold your own without disturbing the balance. W e need to seek common ground rather than notice our differences. See things from another perspective so that you can understand that person within...

  Photo Credit: EdVotes.org     Written By: Puck Arks   Being a ACTivist It’s not where you’re from... It’s not where you’re at...  It’s what you do.   Over the coming months I will be releasing methods of being an activist so we can all get off the sofa and put words into actions. Activism can take many forms and can occur in various economic, political, social and work arenas. It can take the form of direct action, undertaking civil disobedience, protests, occupations, camp aigning, boycotts and demonstrations through to more conventional activism such as lobbying, writing letters, internet activism, petitions and attending meetings.   1. The next time you’re out discuss a particular cause, instead of letting the conversation drift to celebrity gossip and drivel.  2. Be mindful of the fact that the news channels synthesize events in ways which make the individual feel as if activism is hopel...