This forum has grown from just a few members to a couple of thousand in less than a year.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-comfficeffice" /><o></o>
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And I know there are many more Guests who visit regularly, or Travelers who pass through (but once) on their Quest for Healing & Knowledge.<o></o>
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I thank Cort for his Introduction & Never Ending Work, in developing this website to be one of the leading providers of Current News & links to Research on ME/CFS/FM. The Moderators, Administrators & skilled Computer members stand also in line for my thanks. Corts efforts are supported by the Community of Forum members, who make Phoenix Rising a place to call Home. <o></o>
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I respect & admire some of our Members for their Intelligence & Knowledge.<o></o>
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I revere some Members for their Wisdom & Insight.<o></o>
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I take pleasure & joy in reading the posts of Witty Members, and am envious of the Members who have the Gift of the Gab.<o></o>
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I treasure the simple thoughts of those who are less able, but never the less, just as important.<o></o>
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I also Envy & Admire those Members with the skills & energy to act as Advocates speaking for the less able is an act to be greatly commended & supported. <o></o>
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In Advocacy, how do you make yourself Heard in a Room Full of Voices.<o></o>
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Look to those you Hear on this Forum (when they speak). What makes you remember their words? Watch those whose acts you admire. What did they do that made a difference (in the lives of those who are chronically ill)? <o></o>
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Look to those Leaders & Individuals in the World who made a difference.<o></o>
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What has one individual done that will remain in your memory for all your future life? How did they achieve that act & the community (or world) recognition? <o></o>
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The first Individual that comes to my mind is The Dalai Llama - a man of great Humility & Compassion. How does one person rise above the cruelty & genocide of his people & spread such Forgiveness. His tireless efforts on behalf of world peace and human rights have brought him international recognition. We have all heard of The Dalai Llama.<o></o>
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Another monk who has emerged from a troubled & war torn country is Thich Nhat Hanh from <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-comffice:smarttags" /><st1:country-region><st1lace>Vietnam</st1lace></st1:country-region> a simple monk having the courage & spirit to spread peace & loving kindness from his home in exile.<o></o>
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I recently re-read a book called Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson & David Oliver Relin.<o></o>
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In 1993, the mountaineer Greg Mortenson drifted (lost & starving after becoming separated from his mountaineering group) into a small Pakistani village & was saved from certain death by some villagers. He chose to repay their help & kindness by building their village a school. He then went on, despite great difficulties & danger, to build over 50 schools in the forbidding terrain of <st1:country-region><st1lace>Pakistan</st1lace></st1:country-region> & <st1:country-region><st1lace>Afghanistan</st1lace></st1:country-region>.<o></o>
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There are many great stories of one person making a difference in the world.<o></o>
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One needs to find the key to advocacy in Being Heard in a Room Full of Voices. And that key should be in the spirit of positive action and clear & concise speech.<o></o>
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And I know there are many more Guests who visit regularly, or Travelers who pass through (but once) on their Quest for Healing & Knowledge.<o></o>
<o> </o>
I thank Cort for his Introduction & Never Ending Work, in developing this website to be one of the leading providers of Current News & links to Research on ME/CFS/FM. The Moderators, Administrators & skilled Computer members stand also in line for my thanks. Corts efforts are supported by the Community of Forum members, who make Phoenix Rising a place to call Home. <o></o>
<o> </o>
I respect & admire some of our Members for their Intelligence & Knowledge.<o></o>
<o> </o>
I revere some Members for their Wisdom & Insight.<o></o>
<o> </o>
I take pleasure & joy in reading the posts of Witty Members, and am envious of the Members who have the Gift of the Gab.<o></o>
<o> </o>
I treasure the simple thoughts of those who are less able, but never the less, just as important.<o></o>
<o> </o>
I also Envy & Admire those Members with the skills & energy to act as Advocates speaking for the less able is an act to be greatly commended & supported. <o></o>
<o> </o>
In Advocacy, how do you make yourself Heard in a Room Full of Voices.<o></o>
<o> </o>
Look to those you Hear on this Forum (when they speak). What makes you remember their words? Watch those whose acts you admire. What did they do that made a difference (in the lives of those who are chronically ill)? <o></o>
<o> </o>
Look to those Leaders & Individuals in the World who made a difference.<o></o>
<o> </o>
What has one individual done that will remain in your memory for all your future life? How did they achieve that act & the community (or world) recognition? <o></o>
<o> </o>
The first Individual that comes to my mind is The Dalai Llama - a man of great Humility & Compassion. How does one person rise above the cruelty & genocide of his people & spread such Forgiveness. His tireless efforts on behalf of world peace and human rights have brought him international recognition. We have all heard of The Dalai Llama.<o></o>
<o> </o>
Another monk who has emerged from a troubled & war torn country is Thich Nhat Hanh from <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-comffice:smarttags" /><st1:country-region><st1lace>Vietnam</st1lace></st1:country-region> a simple monk having the courage & spirit to spread peace & loving kindness from his home in exile.<o></o>
<o> </o>
I recently re-read a book called Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson & David Oliver Relin.<o></o>
<o> </o>
In 1993, the mountaineer Greg Mortenson drifted (lost & starving after becoming separated from his mountaineering group) into a small Pakistani village & was saved from certain death by some villagers. He chose to repay their help & kindness by building their village a school. He then went on, despite great difficulties & danger, to build over 50 schools in the forbidding terrain of <st1:country-region><st1lace>Pakistan</st1lace></st1:country-region> & <st1:country-region><st1lace>Afghanistan</st1lace></st1:country-region>.<o></o>
<o> </o>
There are many great stories of one person making a difference in the world.<o></o>
<o> </o>
One needs to find the key to advocacy in Being Heard in a Room Full of Voices. And that key should be in the spirit of positive action and clear & concise speech.<o></o>
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