Dogmatism has dogged civilization since the first dog was a puppy. Dogmatism is dog gone hard to overcome, no matter how dogged one is in trying. Dogmatism is not our best ideological friend.
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Possibilities make me optimistic. We are at a point where there are so many possibilities! We just elected our first african american president! People are worried about whether he’ll be a good president or a terrible one, but either way just the fact that he can become president should inspire us! Anyone can do anything! I don’t have a job right now but there are jobs out there and I’ll find one. How do I know? Because this too shall pass. That’s what my Grandma used to say and I believe it, and until it does pass I will have fun with what I have and be happy that my loved one’s and myself are safe and sound. Besides, I’m in love. What could make you more optimistic than the possibilities you feel when you’re in love?
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I think I’ve got a brilliant mind because it never seems to stop thinking.
I’ve always got things running through my head, whether it’s inane, ridiculous thoughts or introspective ideas seeking the basis for things I do.
I’ve always thought this and I haven’t had much luck finding people that ‘play’ as many games as I do during my day-to-day life just to keep their brain busy.
I constantly count things around me, keep track of the most menial things, make bets against myself on things I can hardly control.
Sometimes it’s tiring, but life is damn interesting in this brain, let me tell ya.
Jay, central California, USA
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Karen from Connecticut is getting wild and crazy with the Meism project:
Karen in CT: I graduated summa cum laude from my college!
Now, I must admit: your host I’M’ most decidedly DID NOT graduate summa cum laude from college. In fact, I was quite happy just to graduate!
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Think about it, really. What can you be grateful for? Sure, there are always things we may not particularly enjoy in life, but there are so many things we have that can’t be bought in this day and age. Can you walk? Can you move your arms? Do you have fingers? Do you have eyes to see the world around you and ears to hear any music you desire? This is something that constantly helps me, even during these days of economic fear. Yes, my hubbie’s boss laid off 3 workers, but not him. Yes, we’re low on extra cash, but do we have a roof over our heads, food to eat, clothes to wear at the moment? Do you have the freedom to choose your TV shows, movies, travel, and worship in any way you please in this country? Thankfully, the answer is yes! Look on the bright side for all that you have – family, children, friends! Have a great time in your life with what you have! 
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There is so much to be happy about, so many things to look forward to in this world of ours. Seeing my children experience new and exciting things, see their faces light up on Christmas morning. See the smiles on their faces as they see the Christmas lights. There is so much to be happy about and look forward to. I know our economic times are hard right now and that several are struggling, but tomorrow is going to be a brighter day and things have to go up from here.
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I am Michael from Oklahoma.
Stretching forth my fingers, I touched the ground and for a moment held the entire world in the palm of my hand.
I am me, and if I wasn’t me and I saw me from across the room I would want to meet me. And once I had, would long to be me.
Ahhh – a true Meism!
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I have a wife that I love dearly. The five years since we met have been a journey to discovering a self of which I was not really aware. She has given me a beautiful son. In short, I have every reason to want to come home in the evening what ever is happening on Wall Street or at the office.
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I am optimistic about many things! First off, I am a mother of two, who has recently gone back to school to pursue my dreams of becoming a teacher. I am very optimistic about the day that I will finish school and be able to work in my dream job. I am also very pleased with the new low gas prices! Anyone who isn’t has to be crazy!
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Activism. It’s good to stand for something, but more effective to do something. Activism’s activists do just that: something, and on a regular basis, too.
Hollywood often paints activists as cliches – Uber-Activists. The ones with the paste colored Ford Pinto that is being held together with myriad bumper stickers on touchy topics, old 60’s clichés and sun-peeled smiley faces. The cheery people with diffuse attention and lots of cats.
Those characters are fun and all, and they definitely exist – I know a few of them myself, and love them for the silly, caring souls that they are. But that ain’t the way people most people who make a habit of following thoughts with actions actually are.
Activism is the act of consistently championing and working to further a consistent cause, and it is to be celebrated, in my opinion. Activism founded the United States of America. Activism liberated slaves, brought equality to the work place, helped to make our air and water cleaner, and continues to do many of these types of important works.
When I am at my best, Activism is pushing me forward, urging me to stand up for and act on my beliefs and values.
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