Third Eye Blog

On Hoodoo , Voodoo and Santeria

Everything I am about to write, you are reading because you want to . Not because you are interested in me or what I am . You are genuinely interested in this subject and want to know the differences . You as the reader should stop and go to a different group if your interested in spells because i am not going to give you any here . The information i will give you comes from the only teacher that truly exists .

Respect yourself , respect me, respect the world and follow your true will so that folly is incomprehensible.

These religions are shrouded in mystery and I am going to shed a little light on them so that the laymen and advanced hopefully can respect one another. With all beliefs there are charlatans and it is important to understand that the real thing does exist . It just takes some time to understand what you are looking at. As with all things, mastery takes time .

I know enough to share that is all…………..

I do feel it is important to list the similarities which is why they get confused so much .

First off , all of them have slavery and oppression of third worlds  African , Haitian , and Cuba are just a few. Second, They all became prevalent here in the Americas out of necessity. They have evolved beyond their original state . Much like language has .Third , They all cross each other , using one another , even though originally this was not the case.

Hoodoo,

In Hoodoo which is primarily a southern Americas religion and belief based science .This came about through the usage and knowledge of all things . The belief of my enemy is more important than my own . Using belief from others ,  the knowledge of herbs, science and ancient  symbols one can accomplish many things. Hoodoo started by using the power of belief and knowledge of herbs against there slave owners . For example many people in a local town feel protected when the pray in church . So a red brick ground up from the church will protect me from evil thoughts in the town because people pray their and i can use their belief. God permits me to perform this action because it is someone else’s faith . Interestingly enough many Houdons have become more shamanistic . Using not just sacred herbs but also chemistry and pharmacology in their work .To be a houdon one must know many religions and quite a bit about psychology, herbology , chemistry  and biology . Not to mention have a really well trained magicians intuition to know what is linked to someones bloodline.

Voodoo,

This an African based religion that claims they are the Mother of all . There is some truth to it too . They predate many world religions and they do collide with one another . IE the worshiping of ancestors , fallen warriors, the personification of natural land masses , the usage and connection to a spirit in everything . This religion is all African shaman style and was consolidated into five main tribes in a sort of bible called the IFe . Pronunciation varies depending on practitioner as does interpretation of the work . Yoruba is the primary system . Africa being such a large continent their are many many other practices that were either lost or kept extremely secret and today some are still practiced . Much of this religion has intermingled with many other countries and inspired many belief systems  do to the slave trade .

Santeria ,

This is a south American continent based religion .When the Spanish took over South America and placed African slaves next to the Aztecs , Portuguese and so on . It was only natural for them to share their powerful belief systems with one another . So to suppress the power of the Bruho or wizard . The Catholics told them they could worship saints and they would be the Orisha or African saint . Interesting the word saint never existed until the Catholics . hence SANTeria . In modern day it is very intermingled with all . However it is mostly Spanish, Mexican and Cuban. Lukumi is the primary section of the religion practiced and many know where the religions and practices actually come from making it very powerful and intense.

In conclusion Hoodoo , Voodoo and Santeria are very different. They require much study from a competent teacher to practice properly .They are widely misunderstood and feared because of there links to oppressive behaviors and dark mindedness . However they are worth studying because they are an avenue to assist in our understanding of one another and beyond.

On Advertising ,

There are thousands of negative feelings that are in the human body however all ads are based on the primal desires and urges . In order to truly understand them and how they are used against anyone look no further than the ad companies . A long time ago an immigrant came to America and founded these desires only for one purpose not to heal , but to sell, sell ,sell .

Fowles the author claims that there are 15 Psychological needs that must be tweaked in order for an ad to be implanted into the head of their audiences. He gives examples for each one and a list of the 15 emotional responses. He explains in the beginning that these are requirements to ads today and it is important to create a filter or learn to bring these desires to the surface in order to be unaffected.

Everyone has unfulfilled desires and emotions that fuel us to move forward in life. Most of them are too crude to acknowledge. Many lusts and angry feelings are dangerous to our society. So naturally, ad companies appeal to these particular desires and this leaves an emotional trigger response to the ad for us to remember the product for sale. When purchasing it supposedly offers a band-aid to the feeling or problem.

Not only do I know this but I would take it a step further. Many diseases are brought on by stress. For example brain cancer may come up from a mentally abused child later on in life. If these feelings are continually tweaked and not dealt with, they could feasibly cause cancer, a stroke or any number of problems. When ad companies subconsciously and knowingly manipulating others, they may be contributing to a shorter lifespan of less enjoyable living. How many people exist in the world that has repressed guilty and angry thoughts? The answer is everyone.

Here are two Candy bars, Butterfinger Versus York Peppermint Patties. As I have said before and this article I have read illustrates it perfectly.

We will start with Butterfinger candies .There slogan “You Better Not Lay a Finger on my Butterfinger” insinuates it is ok to be selfish and treat yourself. To not share with another is the most absolute primal desire. How many children go through the “mine” phase while growing up? When they introduced Bart Simpson, the selfish angry cartoon hero on a skateboard, they targeted young and old and the whole Simpsons audience. When you see Bart, you think Butterfinger. I don’t even need to mention how the subconscious mind only reacts to simple commands and images. Bart is a very simple name or “Trigger!” You actually may even feel like a kid again when you eat one. Kids think it’s ok to be rueful and selfish as well. When they eat it they feel it’s ok to smack their friends for one. While pretending to be angry and riding a skate board and asking for a bite of this delicious and deadly treat, they fail to remember that it’s just cookies, peanut butter and chocolate.

York Peppermint Pattie is “Get the Sensation”, how sexual is that. The message is simple and primal. This is a replacement for sex, masturbation and your boring life. It’s in a sleek silver wrapper enticing you to buy and reminding you of the hatred you have when you look in the mirror every morning

The woman eating it is completely attractive and sharp angled subconsciously saying don’t mess with me or “rebel” .She has short hair and  acts like she is being tantalized by this divested treat. This white background reminds us of the beyond “Death and healing”. Her short black hair says “I am pretty, and I think like you, but I do not care because I am in the beyond and therefore beyond you.” Not only are you better when you use this product, but you have more fun and are smarter than everyone else. It’s named York, from York PA. I assume the whole PA audience relates and just sees a little girl playing around.

These two are just examples of how truly evil we are to one another as human beings.

Its time we learn to see things as they are and not as someone  else wants us to.

The information in this blog has come from actual experience.

If you need help search the web for some of what I have described. I am not an licensed exterminator.

Bed Bugs the Pest of All Pests By Joshua Shaffer

Close to one million people have had bed bugs in their homes . Many of these people are clean and work hard to respectfully care for their homes . So I am goin to tell you a method of  how to got rid of them, how you can get them and the scoop of what they do.

First , I really feel its important to know your enemy . How can you possibly fight an adversary when you know nothing about them . The bed bug falls under a category of pest called a no-see um . That’s right the bed bug is really hard to spot in the beginning stages . They can hide in the floor boards and in the walls. They can flatten themselves to the thickness of a really thin sheet of paper  so technically they can get into anything. I would check your mattress , box spring and bedroom .

Feeding           Also I might add they are really hearty when surviving without food . In some instances it has been 6 months before they die of starvation. The Male and female both have a hypodermic needle that sucks your blood while you sleep or sit . The saliva is a natural sedative and a anticoagulant that keeps the blood flowing. Many people feel irritable after a night in a bed bug bed . The reason for this aside from an unrestful sleep is the actual saliva that is injected into your skin. They usually only come out when your body is warmer and giving off more carbon dioxide . This is when you are at your restful state .Bed bugs are very resourceful eaters , although they eat when they are hungry in the beginning stages of their lives.

Life Span         There are three main stages to a bed bugs life. Depending on the stage they can look very different . Some scientific discoveries have separated the stages further , but for us its egg , nymph , adult . That’s plenty . Coincidentally these stages seem to move from light to dark and small to large. Don’t even try to find the eggs , they are really small .  Bed bugs are drawn to size when mating so even the males will try to mate with other males . That means that they mate really fast . In fact the males just inject the sperm directly into the females Abdomen! I would say about every 10 days is a breeding for them.

Detecting        There are two main methods of detecting them without getting bit. One of which is smelling . That’s right some people actually have dogs that can smell them . If your nose is sensitive it has been described as almonds and rancid raspberries mixed together . Hotels sometimes use dogs too . the other is seeing them or someone telling you . If someone had them and they were in your home . You could have them . Even though they stay primarily in the live in areas , like the bed , couches , and resting places. It only takes one egg . Looking for their excrement is a big flag. It looks like little granules of dark sand stuck to the bed and mattress. The bites are usually in a line of 3 or more. Some people are really allergic and some it doesn’t even bother. The majority of people the bites appear and disappear within a few hours .Detecting bed bugs can be tricky but you will know soon enough!

Second, Bed bugs travel in two ways through hitchhiking and by crawling . Many a mattress , book bag and briefcase has carried a bed bug . If someone in your office has them . Its possible they brought them into work . However if they are treating it properly and quikly the problem would be solved. Landlords, unfortunately in many areas cannot even say there are bedbugs . They have to call an exterminator that will treat without saying what they treated for due to laws and reputation . Anyone can get them and the size of your wallet and cleanliness of your home does not absolve you from this pest getting your blood.

Third,  Bed bugs are really good at moving so the sooner you start treatment the better . Otherwise you may end up with a full infestation! This method has been very effective and has been used for about a thousand years . Dietenacious Earth is a product made from fossilized plant matter and pulverized to a really thin and sharp powder . Sprinkling this around the perimeter of each room, under the beds in the mattress covers and boxspring covers is very effective . It will dry them out and kill them when the walk over it . It cuts them open and they loose all  moisture .Just be careful laying it down because it is really thin and can float a long time .

Obvously,  get a cover for the mattress and box spring , otherwise they will just find another place to hide . Take all your clothes and bed clothes to a Laundromat. Put them in plastic bags and spray the inside with Lysol . vacume your rugs and wash your floors with a decent detergent . Bed bugs die on contact from alcohol , bleach and ammonia however you cant wash the inside of your walls . What I used was completely safe . There is a wonderful company that sells a product called Cedarcide . This is a Cedar based insecticide that turns your home into a cedar closet making it very difficult for the bugs to breath. The fumes are very thin and get into everything . My advice to you is buy a fogger . They cost about 200 dollars and some companies even sell the cedarcide with it ! This is a no brainer . Fog your home heavily and not a little. Let it sit and keep doing it for about 3 treatments just to be absolutely positive that the fumes have gone into the walls. I also might mention that bed bugs die at extreme temperatures like 120 degrees and below zero. This is why they sometimes use liquid nitrogen to treat them .It doesn’t always work though.

So cleaning , fogging and using dietenacious earth is a great treatment for them and they are relatively safe for animals . Anyone can get bed bugs and they are a difficult subject for some people to discuss. They breed quikly and must be treated immediately before an infestation.

Joshua Shaffer

Warning

This is not a conservative piece .

If you read further you have been warned and nothing here can be used as incrimination. If it is you will be seen as someone who searched for it . Therefore you are just as interested in this blog .

It is an instructional and it could be considered. New Age although everything has its sources

It comes from Me and  it  is Mine.

It is important for me to explain exactly what the aura is before i move into how to scan it . The aura is a field that is composed of many things , gases , chi , plasma , and thought forms . It emanates around us much like an egg sack to protect us . Every part of its energy is empowered by the soul . Some people feel that the auric field has certain levels to it based on the chakra system which connects to other systems of thought . For now it is just an energy force that surrounds us that is shaped like an egg and is susceptible to your own thought. Technically i could write a hole book on the uses of this anatomy and would do so provided i had the funding

Stay Calm

1) Lay down and breath deeply in your nose and out of your mouth .

2)Focus on your breath “washing the body” much like a wave in the ocean in and out. Each time you exhale remove all and i mean” all “emotions and attatchments . This will be difficult and it is a masters level exercise.

3)Once you have come to a comfortable level of non emotion, bring your focus to your solar plexus .

4)Tell it you love it and search for a shard of light this is the god particle your searching for.

5)Extend it throughout the body and heal and wash all areas . Any area that you find dark or painful .

6)Address lovingly and ask it  to define itself . It is important to state that if it speaks to you . You emotionally, mentally , physically , through heat or cold . You should ask it kindly to peacefully leave . If it does not imagine the color of your aura turning a violet white color and surround it . If you have a spirit you pray to ask them to take them to what your closest approximation of heaven or contentment is and away from your field . Continue to have compassion while focusing on the violet color .

7)Bring your focus to your skin hair nails and feel the violet light surround you like sitting comfortably in flames , water , earth , or just  the electric force. Any spirit by this point of weak nature should be removed . However this is a good bath for you if your still worried .

Lords prayer , Sea Salt , Lavender , Goats Milk , Red Wine and you guessed it   Water!!!

I hope you enjoyed this and am looking forward to comments

Thousands of people walk by us everyday and our condition is to just ignore them and sit within our satisfactory lives . I happen to love meeting people that are new and yet i realize that society has been smart enough to weave fear and greed into our minds without even promoting it properly. Unfortunately , because of personal fears , environment and external influences we are unable to get the most out of our social networks and schools.

Environment:

In the midst of all the computing , schooling and social groups it takes alot of courage to cut through the emotional crap .Then we  have to hope that this is even a group and not some psycho posting a need or deviant desire . No matter what the group is you have to be really careful and go by word of mouth . It used to be that people trusted one another more but now that is not the case. The days of the small town are done and there never coming back .

Personal Fears:

Believe it or not this is probably the most dangerous because without fear of each other i believe we can abolish crime in general . Schools have so many opportunities that open their doors to students yet most of the students are too afraid and overworked to even aknowledge. This could have something to do with the (dumbing down) of our education system but , once men  women and children of all races and many countries are open to the idea of teaching these skills early . We all will be empowered and confident enough to face the world . Yes we need to catch up .

External Influences;

Work and responsibilities seem to always pile up . We work way too much for way to little . Even when we save we are behind . Half hour lunches , feeding the kids , unable to even excercise to keep in good health or health insurance . These things are stressful and not only put us on edge , but they keep us locked in the system .Taking up our time to do things we like removes us from meeting others . Many of them often talented people that we need to meet to follow our goals.

In conclusion , people have responsibilities in their lives and it influences their ability to maintain relationships and meet new people . Because of societal programming we are unable to see what is real and meet eachother half way. Finally, this is a more serious issue that requires more depth of thought. However there is always hope that we as human beings can choose the living force as a sacred religion. With that we could possibly save our groups and make new friends.

Joshua Shaffer

Everything I am writing I have learned through a mixture of different sources and cannot remember where the information came from. Adolph Hitler, born 20^th of April 1889 – died 30^th April 1945 was half Jewish and came from a wealthy family. He originally wanted to be an artist. After failing at art and observing his surroundings, he acted out and was sent to prison. He wrote a book called “Mein Kumph” in prison this means My Struggle. It’s been a long time since I glanced at the book so I don’t remember it. After getting out of prison he gained many dangerous supporters. Eventually he “befriended” Mussolini in Italy. I still think Mussolini was afraid.

However, I do know some interesting things about Adolf. Like for example, he was a master with his hands and hypnotized people when he spoke. He used a low vibration wave before and while he spoke in order to create the feeling of fear or guilt during speeches. He was obsessed with the occult, psychism, technomancy, aliens, sacred objects and practices adopted from very old radical resurgent occultist groups. Many today still exist and are being used. Using his knowledge he promoted  Anti Semitism and was responsible for World War 2 . Since he did have syphilis, it is possible this affected him psychologically forcing him to attack his anger outwardly. He lost world war2 by sending his troops into Russia in the winter. They never found his body when he died.

2. I am very fortunate to live in a government that allows me to have freedom of thought, in my opinion. I have had a few friends who lived in Somalia, Haiti, Cuba, Israel, and Africa. These countries were always having rebellions or were under some form of terrorism. I have seen the mental damage it can do to a family. I have also observed the heightened awareness that some of these people have.

Most of the laws that I have heard about were based on tyranny or the attainment of power through corruption. When a diplomat or a dictator is afraid of losing power he or she will use misdirection and remove weapons. Whether these weapons are physical, allies or psychological i.e. (religion, knowledge).America is one of the only countries that attempts to suppress is obsession by facing it head on. We have an internal affairs department from virtually every area of government, state, city and federal.

To me being heroic is having the courage to be honest and do what is right by humanity, not by law. The root of morality is born within us whether we choose to follow it or not. It does not matter how much paper a person can push or manipulate laws. What does matter is that you attempt to help the evolution of others in a kind and respectful way. Protection and Freedom mean trust between two parties. If your family was in danger and you truly loved them, you would have the courage to protect them. This could be seen as a hero, but this is an instinct. It is in the way the situation is solved that makes it right. To be heroic means to create action through understanding and compassion of the jobs and beliefs at hand. To remove evil at its core is not so simple anymore especially when most have a purposeful lack of understanding.

When I was fourteen having friends was all I wanted. I was so bored I never wanted to be in the house. I wanted to be very creative and social. I only had a few friends at that age as I was really the kid that got picked on. So naturally I wanted friends much more, didn’t know how to interact with others and was awkward. Having friends to me meant I had the ability to spend time with others who had an understanding and similar interest. I could play games and create art and dream about the freedom I would have when I got older. I guess this is what love is .

When I think of America, wonderful scenes of farmland, mountains, trees and oceans come to mind. The scenes for me are very typical of the average 1950s American view of the farmer. However, I do live in a city and I think these views come to mind because I have faith in our ever changing country. I may think of the natural elements because to me America is not just a country but an idea of being free. To most Americans, America is an idea of freedom and hope that hasn’t fully manifested.

Living in a city I think about politicians and people running around rallying for power. I see buses running, hard working parents struggling with their jobs, and immigrants attempting to start small businesses. There is corruption of the economic system and the possibility of “change”; which was the glorious campaign of our new president Obama. We have come a long way and I know that we will be fine because inside every American is the desire to be great. These are the thoughts and feelings that come to mind when I hear the word, America.

The institutions that seem “All American” would be places like Wall Mart, Wawa , Acme and baseball parks. Holiday celebrations that are American to me are Christmas, Easter, and 4^th of July. I do feel that the first two are glorified too much in our society to bring up our Economic system i.e.; Black Friday that is after thanksgiving which is another American holiday.

There are many activities that are typical of the American culture. I have to say, that to me; most of them are sports and civilized games. Billiards, Baseball, Football and going to a rock concert are all fine examples of American entertainment.

How many times have you gone into a bar ordered a Jack Daniels and played pool with someone you will probably never meet again? Pitting your skill in a civilized and edgy game of pool or even gambling is an American pastime.

When you watch a baseball or football game even though there is a competition between two teams you still feel a connection with the whole country of fans. This connection is what sports lovers go for. America is up in arms or in celebration of a winning. Sports fans and the family tailgating a game getting together to root for the underdog are all American. The majority of America loves sports.

A Movie I Like

I have always been a fan of fantasy and hero films. There are many that I would take the time to write about. The movie, “Constantine”, is on my list as one of the best action packed, anti-hero films. In this movie, the producers (Lauren Shuler Donner, Benjamin Melniker, Michael E. Uslan, Erwin Stoff, Lorenzo DiBonaventura and Akiva Goldsman) depict the popular comic hero as a young, smart, and socially-awkward Keanu Reeves. This film forces you to look at religion and beliefs in a fantastic entertaining world. It is inspirational and gives insight to different personality types.  Finally , it reinstates that just being human is a powerful gift, and, with the right amount of moxy and knowledge, you can do anything. To finish, Constantine was a great film to me and will always influence the way I perceive and question beliefs.

To start, Constantine, as a film, gives you an idea of the level of power we give our religious icons (i.e.  angels, demons, shamans, god and the devil). It reminds me and many others that there is more to meets the eye with all situations. Our place and time of existence is the only one we can see.  Human beings are after all built on a combination of experiences and hereditary development. What controls these forces is a mystery to many. God, who Constantine sees throughout the movie as a “big bully”, allows this hero to uncover the truth, save a pure soul from hell, and keep the son of the devil from being born through his newfound friend Angela. Ultimately he saves the world. However you wonder, at what price? Knowledge can also be dangerous and destroy. This film may bring action and religion into the spotlight. However, the way the characters interact and perceive their place in this film is a modern psychological twist.

To continue, if you were faced with the ultimate evil would you take the role of the opinionated hero? How about the student observing the situation that isn’t quite sure? Or would you just stay neutral and compare it to something you have been through before, thinking you know the outcome? Not only are these controlled behaviors addressed in this film, but the characters play their roles as though a deadly chess game is leading them further and further into oblivion. I could place myself in any one of these direct thought patterns, even the supposedly evil forces that are bargaining for a chance to rule the earth. Many of the types and heroic attributes I have read about throughout multiple myths and legends are shown in this film. They allow us to take a vacation and fantasize about our mortality. A desire to be more than just human is a natural thing. Constantine may have shown personality traits in myths and legends, but the great parts of the film are in the effects and inspiration it gives humanity.

Third, the characters fighting these supernatural beings are human but educated in the laws and weaknesses affiliated with them. We as a whole can enjoy coming up with creative solutions to our problems. This film brings to light that even against some of the most disastrous situations we are only human. This is not just a curse but a powerful gift and should not be taken lightly. The cosmic forces try to keep Constantine, Angela, and all involved in the dark. The battle for his soul as a side note is played. Ultimately, the final decision is made by an unseen force, “God”. I do believe that faith in one’s self is the most important part of our existence. Honing your thoughts on the subject, this film will entertain you and remind you of that.

To finish, Constantine is a fun action film that plays with the Christian view of our world and allows us to re-evaluate how we deal with life’s quirks. It was inspirational to me and I would recommend it to anyone who open-mindedly enjoys a rush of religious adrenaline. It lets you question what personality trait you are and finally gives you a renewed faith in us as a whole. Like Superman, Constantine has redefined the way we see superheroes and their moral structure.

My shot at being an infamous writer like Clive Barker or Neil Gaiman was long gone. I couldn’t even hold my attention long enough to read one of their books let alone write one. Creativity is more precious than the skill it takes to create it .Its dearer to my filleted heart than the words I am writing now. Mark Twain would shoot me for these words, but I know I have a common mind. I wished to explore without consequence and yet be heard. As impossible as this is Christoph Chianese/Lopez netted me from the dark rivers of forgetfulness and reminded me of my old poetic expeditions.

Christoph and I have similar interests. We both enjoy distant arguing about how the mind interprets experiences. We have a sort of Gnostic view of the world. I met him at a show I was performing at. The Eris Temple was the party .Dense cigarette smoke melded with the scent of beer and wine making it difficult to hear with a house of studio chatter .His presence drew even the most unfamiliar of souls. Eventually most of the noise died down. This was when I realized he was speaking and not playing music. It was wonderful spoken word, executed like a sharp and fluid razor that motioned throughout the room .He combined his saturnine howls to the debilitating delivery of his freely written words, with one purpose, to get his name across the room.

I was entranced by this wonderful brother from the distant land of California. He was also interested in my ability to manipulate a guitar. It appeared to be the beginning of an artistic adventure. I invited him over and we did debate and agree quite a bit more passionately than I had expected. Then I found out he had every bit of writing from high school up until now. Christoph is probably writing at this moment .Untrainable by academia, with a dangerous vocabulary, he divests the fabric of our language. He had over 1000 pages hand written!

Some would call him a beat-neck. I call him brother. We put together the title, “urchin” .It sounded experimental enough. Then we began just speaking, any word that popped into our heads. Pulling pins and fishing fins from the recesses of the subconscious agenda. This friendship allotted me my creativity and I wasn’t letting go of it. It wasn’t enough for either of us. We both added music and played abstract melody to our creations. The name seems to fit as well; we do resonate in a strange way. As I play and write with this project he only inspires me to come up with new ways to explore language. It removes the drab day to day rules and frees myself to an open door. I know to learn the rules first. However, for me I need both. To write what was unwritten to implant thoughts with intent. Enticing the nature of the room, enchanting the audience with nothing but words, this is true art unrefined and perfect.

Being an American, it is very easy to pick and choose the negative traits of my country. The reason is that we as a whole are always looking to make things better for ourselves and our communities.  Freedom, education and culture are what make America great, but, due to our social and economic structure, some of us (Americans) wane in dignity and the desire to understand one another.

Having lived my whole life in my country and never traveled outside of the states other than Canada, I cannot put into words how happy I am I was born in America. When I walk the streets of Philadelphia, New York, or any other city for that matter I am exposed to China, Italy, Germany, Africa and many other immigrants and artists that call my home theirs. Exposure to these cultures is inspirational and exquisite. It helps us to better understand what others believe and influences the way we see the whole world. The dark side of this is that people seem to be super focused on themselves and not taking in and learning from these explorers that wish to give input to our country. It’s unfortunate that this weight sits on our shoulders, but with eventual assimilation to an open minded American we can make our country cleaner, more colorful and culturally friendly.

Education is the most important part in the evolution of our culture.  Some of the best schools in the world with multicultural teachers telling their secrets of the lands they come from opens our minds to the possibility of peace across the world. No matter where you are in life, an education is available to you in some manner or another. If you don’t want school, it’s even possible to find an apprenticeship, although this is becoming rare. Unfortunately, due to our unruly aspirations we tend to leave those who we call “uninterested” to the way side creating an opposite effect .Gangs and homeless walk our cities as shadows afraid of the light. Education can free America from these thoughts of desperation if the heart is tempered with understanding and treated with dignity. With our top education, America can better understand how to make our world a better place. As Americans we should be taking someone to the moon to repair a satellite, instead of just worrying about how much money can be made and exploiting the economic system. Education is power. To finish, having the greatest schools in education can assist us in evolution and find our place as Americans to the world or country.

Freedom is the most important and powerful thing we have as Americans. No matter what you want to say, no matter what you want to do, no matter what city or state you want to live in, you have the power to go there. We have given ourselves the power to voice our opinions and feelings about virtually anything. Play any song , sport or dance.   In America you are free to find your own way.   You are free to start any religion you want, provided of course you aren’t detrimental to yourself or others. Even then, there is freedom. With this some people forget what they have and disregard it, looking for reasons to not try.  For example, our economy, fear of failure, lack of education, or open mindedness makes some Americans become ignorant, littering our streets with wrappers and dumping trash in our oceans to leave for our next generations to clean up. Abuse of any tool is dangerous, but freedom is a gift that should be cherished. America has shown us that freedom has the power to change the way we see each other and all of us can change in time.

Finishing up, America is a young country. We are only 500 years old and yet we have the best teachers, cultures and philosophies in the world. Despite our differences as a multicultural superpower, we survive and continue to help those who wish to help themselves to become what they want to be. Through education, freedom of thought, and intercultural interaction we have risen to the needs of democracy and possibly the world.