Keeping job interviews private can be helpful

June 15, 2011 //
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After a long, stressful job search, securing an interview with a prospective employer is undoubtedly a small victory and sign of personal development.

However, while this may feel like a time for celebration, those who recently garnered an interview with a company should be cautious about sharing this good news with others, according to a recent CBS MoneyWatch article.

The news source reports that one of the main things those that are already gainfully employed need to remember is that one's current employer may punish a person if he or she is interviewing at other firms.

"Some companies will fire you if they know that you are looking," executive coach Cheryl Palmer told the news source. "Plus, if you don’t get the job everyone will know that you didn’t make the cut."

Additionally, it can be wise to keep one's interview to oneself because disseminating this information can possibly create more competition. The news source reports that many people, particularly one's co-workers may also be looking to change careers, meaning they could ultimately secure an interview at the other company themselves.

Either way, once the day of the job interview arrives, it is important that candidates have prepared themselves on the questions they fear the most, in order to be ready to answer anything thrown their way.
 

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Be a true steward of the earth by volunteering in India

May 17, 2011 //
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Many individuals have traveled the globe in search of their life's purpose, only to find that their adventures have yet to yield personally gratifying results. One of the best ways to make one's self whole is by working to help the less fortunate – an action that doesn't need to cease merely because one is traveling. Indeed volunteering abroad has become an increasingly popular vacation option for travelers in recent years, and those vacationers looking for a truly rewarding experience may want to spend their trip volunteering in India.

The world's seventh largest nation, India is a tremendously diverse and ornate land that combines many cultures, peoples and ways of life. Yet for all of its beauty and culture, much of the country remains impoverished and with poor access to water and healthcare.

By volunteering with health and agricultural organizations, travelers can make a lasting impact on many of these regions and help improve the standard of living for hundreds of people. This positive action can be a great catalyst for spiritual growth and grant an individual the peace that they have long sought.

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The Gods Must Be Crazy highlights cultural unity

May 11, 2011 //
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Ilchi Lee believes that peace is possible when the people of Earth come together and rise above their cultural differences, because we all have our planet and environment in common. This can also lead to increased awareness of our natural resources. 

The 1980 film The Gods Must Be Crazy communicates this theme by bringing together three distinctly different cultures in South Africa and Botswana – the bushmen of the Kalahari Desert, English biologists and modern African civilization.

The bushmen are isolated from the rest of society and remain this way until a pilot flying overhead tosses a Coca Cola bottle from his window. The tribe comes to view the item as a gift from the gods, but it quickly breeds tension, because it is a limited resource.

A bushman named Xi travels to try and find the ends of the earth, where he can dispose of the bottle and restore peace to his tribe. On his way, he befriends people the likes of whom he has never seen before.

The film was a popular comedy when it hit theaters in 1980, grossing more than $100 million worldwide. It has been very favorable reviewed by critics, garnering a 95/100 rating on the review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes.  

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Strong community increases chances of stroke survival

May 2, 2011 //
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Researchers at the University of Minnesota recently revealed that older people who live in tight-knit, friendly neighborhoods have a better chance of surviving a stroke than those who live in regions where people keep to themselves.

The team of scientists surveyed more than 5,700 senior citizens to conduct the study. They asked how often participants observed neighborly interactions, how hospitable they perceived those living close to them to be and how many they could identify by name.

The number of strokes that occurred did not seem to be different among residents of different neighborhoods, but the scientists found that the more social the neighborhood, the better the resident's chance of surviving.

"Social isolation is unhealthy on many levels, and there is a lot of literature showing that increased social support improves not just stroke, but many other health outcomes in seniors," said lead author Cari Jo Clark.

Author and philosopher Ilchi Lee recommends that all people view each other as citizens of one planet, thereby promoting peace on Earth.

Results of this study suggest that if that happens, people could benefit in many ways, including cardiovascular health.  

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Prevention is the best cure for bullying

May 2, 2011 //
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Many parents worry about how to protect their child from bullying, given the prevalence of news reports on harassment gone to extremes and online intimidation. But they should perhaps stop to consider that helping their child to become a more tolerant, peace-loving citizen could stave off bullying at its root.

In a study that was led by researchers at the University of Texas, it was found that while more kids are becoming bullies, fewer parents are aware of such behavior.

Additionally, 23 percent of kids reported harassing a peer in 2003, while 35 percent admitted to doing the same in 2007.

Factors that contributed to a child turning their anger on another student included hostility at home, less-than-optimal mental health of a parent or developmental, emotional or behavioral problems with the child.

Study authors said that parents who engage in open discourse with their child may be able to prevent them from becoming a bully. Also, parents should get to know their kids' friends to see who they're associating with.

Since parental attitude appears to be closely connected to their offspring's behavior, many parents might do well to think of themselves as Earth Citizens. Ilchi Lee says that people should think of themselves first as people who are connected to all other people, as citizens of the planet and not those of nation or region.  

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Prejudice activates certain brain regions

April 29, 2011 //
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Author and philosopher Ilchi Lee believes that all people should view themselves as citizens of the Earth and as equals who love each other unconditionally. He also says that it's possible to gain ultimate control over one's brain in an effort to weed out negative thought and memories.

Given this, a new study that was conducted at the National Institute of Mental Health may provide some insight into how Brain Education techniques may be used to eliminate prejudice.

The researchers found that a region in the brain's value system, known as the ventral striatum, is activated when people of high socioeconomic status are introduced to others of an elite status.

"As humans, we have the capacity to assess our surroundings and context to determine appropriate feelings and behavior," said lead author Caroline Zink. "We, and our brain's activity, are not static and can adjust depending on the circumstances."

By using Brain Education methods, individuals can focus on the negativity within their minds to eliminate it, replacing such harmful thoughts with feelings of love and positivity. When many people begin to master this, the positivity derived from it may spill over and touch every member of the human race.  

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Mother Nature’s fury brings out the best in people

April 29, 2011 //
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Devastating tornadoes that recently ripped through the south have left death, destruction and injury in their paths. But people and organizations are banding together to provide aid and relief to those who have been affected.

Volunteers from the American Red Cross and the Salvation Army are heading to Alabama and Mississippi in droves to bring water, food, clothing, medical care and help provide shelter to people who have been displaced by the tornadoes.

"Many of these folks will need relocation help," said the manager of the Red Cross shelter in Smithville, Miss., Ray Burke, quoted by the Wall Street Journal.

The death toll from the natural disasters has reached 318, with many more seriously injured.

While this event is no doubt one of the most catastropic forces to hit the U.S. since Hurricane Katrina, one can only hope that some good will come of it.

Perhaps this will help people shed some of their loyalties to their respective state and nation and head down south to help out the individuals who need it the most. Author Ilchi Lee recommends thinking as an Earth Citizen first and foremost, since he believes that it can lead to world peace.  

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Focusing on strengths, not weakness could be key to career success

April 29, 2011 //
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When one is looking for a job or considering changing careers it is easy to dwell on one's weaknesses but often times it is best to consider one's strengths.

Such is the advice offered by Susan Tardanico in a recent article on Forbes.com.

According to Tardanico, the corporate culture typically focuses on preventing weaknesses from hurting companies rather than concentrating on growing strengths.

This can be detrimental to some people's self-esteem as there is often little positive reinforcement in business.

However, instead of waiting for praise from one's manager at work, he or she may want to turn to the manager within for encouragement. Ilchi Lee says that the meditation is an effective way to gain a truer understanding of one's self, which presumably includes both strengths and weaknesses.

Tardanico says that people typically have one dominant strength, which they then supplement with skills and practice. Focusing on this one strength is a good way to improve one's self. Managers should also note that by tailoring duties to match up with employees' strengths, things may run more smoothly in the office.

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College offering certificate program that brings enlightenment to conflicts

April 7, 2011 //
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In an effort to bring about a sense of peace, people should try and understand the fundamentals of solving a conflict. While Ilchi Lee's teachings of peace can be one way to further one's knowledge in problem solving, there are also some courses available.

Students may get a shot at practicing conflict resolution if they enroll in the graduate certificate program in negotiation and dispute resolution, which is being offered at Creigthon University. In order to earn the credential, an individual must take 14 credit hours and a residency for one week.

Those who enroll in the program will learn advanced theories about conflict resolution that come with practical applications. This certificate is specifically geared toward people who want to get into fields such as human resources, government, healthcare and criminal justice.

Additionally, the program will teach pupils how to deal with real-world conflicts in an effort to prepare them for upcoming obstacles they may have to mediate.

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Denounce divisions in favor of becoming an Earth Citizen

March 16, 2011 //
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In the first chapter of Ilchi Lee's book Earth Citizen: Recovering Our Humanity, he explains the evolution of human enlightenment and how we can go even further in pursuit of world peace.

When astronauts made their premiere journey into the unknown and viewed the planet from outer space, it was the first time our modern species ever had the opportunity to see Earth as one whole entity without borders or divisions.

"In the development of humanity, this is equivalent to a major step toward growing up – like a child weaned or a bird leaving the nest for the first time," Lee wrote.

Each step in human development brings beings a little closer to thinking of themselves in a broad context that does not discriminate or put one subset of people over another.

When a child leaves the home and goes to school for the first time, they are seeing themselves in a different perspective. They become less self-involved and gain social skills and empathy as they socialize with their classmates. In this same sense, every time a human has a new experience, they are one step closer to becoming an Earth Citizen.  

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