In this blog I look at Dynamism in this time of extreme and escalating challenge. My intention is to leave the reader better informed, and ready to meet the complex challenges presented by our current and ongoing disaster scenario. In my work, I tend to present a lot of information. How deeply one wants to pursue that, and any understanding which arises, I respectfully leave up to each individual.
dynamism | ˈdīnəˌmizəm | noun The quality of being characterized by vigorous activity and progress: the dynamism and strength of the economy.
• the quality of being dynamic and positive in attitude: he was known for his dynamism and strong views.
2 Philosophy, chiefly historical, the theory that phenomena of matter or mind are due to the action of forces rather than to motion or matter.
This was sent along by one of my fellows in the Study group I was a part of, which examined the various facets of the then pending COVID-19 disaster, early on.
They touch on a lot of significant aspects of the disease process, the economic impacts and methodology involved in resolution.
It requires close attention, so watching on a cel phone: probably not a good idea for many.
Essential. What IS that?
There is much Gov Speak chatter about “essential businesses” out there, as City, County and State Govts endeavor to shutter the economy. This piece flies in the face of much of that. In some ways my own wife’s business is considered to be non essential. However in others, because of the company role in media development and supporting placing me in research based work, as well as keeping approximately 47 families and people housed and fed via it’s commercial activities, and it’s fiscal support of critical NGO based global projects, it is inarguably “essential” in both a macro and micro faceted manner. Many companies which closed, may be similarly essential.
This linked blog post from my wife’s company Betty Belts, tells the story of a Mermaid Rescue and why Hannah Mermaid (Hannah Fraser) matters. It asks our tribe to help. And they are!
To obey or not to obey.
This talk by Dave Champion looks at various aspects of the Govt shuttering in of its citizens and closure of businesses, through both legal and practical lenses. Each chapter stands alone, and all of them when taken in context, will serve to further your understanding of just what is being done TO you, and what is being done FOR you. In it is also a message to Law Enforcement, some of whom are documented in media as violating their oaths currently.
Dennis Prager’s Fireside chat is both enlightening and a bit alarming.
