I hope you folks are feeling as fufilled as I am and pleased with the course as promised in my journal I'd put my two power songs and embed them on the blog, without further ado...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlwVsUHahPw from Civ 4.
And now for something really obscure but hilarious in this courses context:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0V7aUT13qtM The real power synopsis in this song doesn't start till about 25 seconds in :P.
And with that hvae a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Bob M
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Monday, December 13, 2010
The Power Of Consciousness - Bruce Lipton
Here is a link to a video on power and our choices and being aware of it all. I cant take all the credit for this because I saw the link when Navrattan posted it on his facebook so I watched it and thought it would be good for the ol' blog. LOL
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYYXq1Ox4sk
Kristen
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYYXq1Ox4sk
Kristen
Wrap Up
Hey classmates,
So just wanted to make a final post on here thanking everyone for their insights through the class on power. I certainly learned a lot from the course. Today I find that my life has become a bit simpler. I've slowed down and I recognize moments of power and I find myself actually pondering what matters and what's important. I don't lash out to create power dynamics as much anymore. It's really crazy to look back at my notes and see what we were all saying at the beginning of the course and how far we have come and how we see power and can reverse it to use it back against people or to neutralize it. Every time I watch movies now I am thinking of the power dynamics between characters (thanks Les) and analyzing everything. I was watching Law abiding Citizen the other day and that is some crazy power. Anyone who hasn't watched it should certainly take a night to watch it.
I wish everyone the best of luck in their relationships within their lives and I hope this course has helped everyone as it has helped me. If you ever have time to read Les's book I highly recommend it. I have started it and it's just elaborating on everything he's taught us throughout the course. Power will always be evident but it can be positive. I'm working to be a better person and less of a control freak.
Morgan
So just wanted to make a final post on here thanking everyone for their insights through the class on power. I certainly learned a lot from the course. Today I find that my life has become a bit simpler. I've slowed down and I recognize moments of power and I find myself actually pondering what matters and what's important. I don't lash out to create power dynamics as much anymore. It's really crazy to look back at my notes and see what we were all saying at the beginning of the course and how far we have come and how we see power and can reverse it to use it back against people or to neutralize it. Every time I watch movies now I am thinking of the power dynamics between characters (thanks Les) and analyzing everything. I was watching Law abiding Citizen the other day and that is some crazy power. Anyone who hasn't watched it should certainly take a night to watch it.
I wish everyone the best of luck in their relationships within their lives and I hope this course has helped everyone as it has helped me. If you ever have time to read Les's book I highly recommend it. I have started it and it's just elaborating on everything he's taught us throughout the course. Power will always be evident but it can be positive. I'm working to be a better person and less of a control freak.
Morgan
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Music!!!!
Hola!
So on Monday the whole class I couldn't stop thinking of songs, even though I had already chosen my song for Wednesdays music day I had to re think my choice and finally picked one that I really love, but for reasons I can't even explain.. and there were others I thought would be good to share with the class... so here they are! :D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGZ0W5aw99A
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WkXPPLiZOY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1WhcLDEEDQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPot2WhR0_Y
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZT1yVXVgiHg&feature=fvst
... the last one, I dont particularly like the lyrics but I just really enjoy the music
Kristen M
So on Monday the whole class I couldn't stop thinking of songs, even though I had already chosen my song for Wednesdays music day I had to re think my choice and finally picked one that I really love, but for reasons I can't even explain.. and there were others I thought would be good to share with the class... so here they are! :D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGZ0W5aw99A
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WkXPPLiZOY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1WhcLDEEDQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPot2WhR0_Y
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZT1yVXVgiHg&feature=fvst
... the last one, I dont particularly like the lyrics but I just really enjoy the music
Kristen M
Monday, November 22, 2010
Something Something Power.
Oh wow another post?
Ya sorry just this guy had really interesting views on power and the dynamics of what thoughts are its pretty awesome! The fellow also has a great view on music and you can feel the change with just slight alterations, its just really interesting!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TcUaMo1DxkY
Bob
Ya sorry just this guy had really interesting views on power and the dynamics of what thoughts are its pretty awesome! The fellow also has a great view on music and you can feel the change with just slight alterations, its just really interesting!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TcUaMo1DxkY
Bob
Saturday, November 20, 2010
Loose Change
Hi folks just wanted to let you know those of us that attended Monday November 15ths movie night to check out "Loose Change" on Youtube, it is a very interesting look at Gov't manipulation during/after 911.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7E3oIbO0AWE
- Bob
Oh right also wanted to show an example (current) of attempting to manipulate ideals in order to get more power with this:
http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/news/willheaven/100064280/mark-zuckerberg-is-a-mossad-agent-claims-crackpot-iranian-conspiracy-theory/
^^ Quite neat if I do say so myself.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7E3oIbO0AWE
- Bob
Oh right also wanted to show an example (current) of attempting to manipulate ideals in order to get more power with this:
http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/news/willheaven/100064280/mark-zuckerberg-is-a-mossad-agent-claims-crackpot-iranian-conspiracy-theory/
^^ Quite neat if I do say so myself.
Friday, November 19, 2010
Jane Elliot's Blue Eyes Brown Eyes Experiment
Hello Everyone,
I had briefly discussed this experiment the other day in class and feel it is worthwhile watching!
My analysis:
When an individual feels they have power they become invincible. The feeling they can do anything because they have the power or control. When you do not have power you feel vulnerable. Helpless, unsure how to change the situation or feel trapped.
When you have experienced both you begin to develop empathy.
I think once you have experienced something or have emotional intelligence, your actions and reactions are different.
If you were once bullied and know how it feels, why would you want to bully someone else?
You could choose to bully anyhow but if you think of how you felt, you will realize it is not worth it.
I think it is important to think about others... Reactions, feelings, thoughts etc.
We learn at a very early age -
* If you don't have anything nice to say, do not say it at all.
* Treat other's the way you want to be treated.
I hope you enjoy the video - A Class Divided
Website of the master mind behind this invigorating experiment Jane Elliot
http://www.janeelliott.com/
Videos
Clip 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BrFHq-t2VY
Clip 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UbNp15zDtE
Clip 3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPIxU6_ClIM
Clip 4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLEEJuHgnk4
Cheers,
Alexis
:)
I had briefly discussed this experiment the other day in class and feel it is worthwhile watching!
My analysis:
When an individual feels they have power they become invincible. The feeling they can do anything because they have the power or control. When you do not have power you feel vulnerable. Helpless, unsure how to change the situation or feel trapped.
When you have experienced both you begin to develop empathy.
I think once you have experienced something or have emotional intelligence, your actions and reactions are different.
If you were once bullied and know how it feels, why would you want to bully someone else?
You could choose to bully anyhow but if you think of how you felt, you will realize it is not worth it.
I think it is important to think about others... Reactions, feelings, thoughts etc.
We learn at a very early age -
* If you don't have anything nice to say, do not say it at all.
* Treat other's the way you want to be treated.
I hope you enjoy the video - A Class Divided
Website of the master mind behind this invigorating experiment Jane Elliot
http://www.janeelliott.com/
Videos
Clip 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BrFHq-t2VY
Clip 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UbNp15zDtE
Clip 3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPIxU6_ClIM
Clip 4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLEEJuHgnk4
Cheers,
Alexis
:)
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