FRIGHTENING ORIGINS OF SOME OF TODAY'S "POSITIVE THINKING" MESSAGES

In previous times i have been a huge proponent of "positive thinking/self development" etc, but i recently came across a sermon that revealed a lot about some of the frightening origins, which has me filtering, deleting a lot of my audio and hard copy libraries.

Some of these popular teaching have seeped into the church... and disguised themselves as "gospel"
I know the initial reaction most people will have to this, but listen to what is being said and then you decide.

Not all authors and speakers will fall into this.But it's important to find out who their influences are.

Not trying to convince of anyone to do this or that. All i can do is reveal what i have come across Listen to the evidence of some of the origins and choose your path.

I hereby with draw any endorsement or recommendations that have links or roots in any of the teaching or authors mentioned here.


Listen and let us sharpen our discernment

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IDEALS: TO HAVE OR NOT TO HAVE

People often question and challenge me about my "unrealistic" ideals on chastity, relationships,integrity and a bunch of other things. Some say i'm naive or delusion.

They Say: That's the ideal, but this is the way it is   
Likely Reality: It's regret speaking or maybe even an excuse to justify their failures or intended failure to live to those standards.

They Say: You can't  except chastity/integrity/character  from .................. this is the 21st century I Think: Based on that theory , by the 23rd Century , what will people then say about the few ideals that you do believe in right now. Is the a statute of limitations on virtue or truth??

They Say: You can't expect anyone to live up to those ideals -   Then i think What's the alternative, Have no ideals?

They Say:You'll end up alone if you expect such ideals from anyone I Think: If you stand for nothing you'll fall for anything, best to shoot for the moon, and if you miss at least you'll land amongst the stars

Or one variation or another of those messages. Im not a perfect person(not using it as an excuse), so i'm not seeking perfection from anyone, but i do like to believe that people should live what they believe and claim.

Eg A person that claims Christianity, should live according to Christ's creed, and not allow what is socially acceptable or what the crowd does to determine the choices you make in character, integrity, relationships,sexuality, social interaction etc

I finally found the answer for them culled from a Joshua Harris Book.

"Ideals are like stars, we will not succeed in touching them with our hands ,but by following them like the seafaring man on the ocean,we will reach our destiny"

CET FINI

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WORDSMITH MUSINGS- CREED OF A MORPHER:THE TIME OF DECIMATING aka NO MORE MR NICE GUY

WARNING- THIS NOTE CONTAINS SCENES OF A FRANK, AND VERY BLUNT NATURE, READERS USED TO POLITE,GENTLE AND DIPLOMATIC  SUBTLETY  ARE ADVISED 

This is a public service announcement , brought to you in part by Scribe Speak

Friend,Associates,FaceBookers,Bloggers Lend me your ears

The namby pamby , diplomatic

soft spoken 'Hugh Grant bumbling englishman guy

The "let's all get along,

don't wanna rock the boat, 

give in to emotional blackmail/childlike tantrums 

in order the keep the peace 

in a one sided parasitic relationship

run by a vampiric dictatorship"

Guy, has kicked the proverbial bucket

THAT Mary Poppins  twit

downing your spoonfuls of arsenic,

THAT suffering and smiling  SCHMUCK" 

THAT Putz, that let hurtful things slide ALL the time unvoiced

THAT nincompoop that apologized when not in the wrong

THAT Forest Gump, that allowed & accepted all the humiliation

THAT web slinger that ignored his spider sense and got squished

THAT Mumu of previous years 

Has vaporized

He's been given a Viking Burial

sunken to Davy Jones locker

never to return in this lifetime  or the next

The Kofi Annan approach tenure is over

The Royal pardon is abdicated

The kid gloves have been pawned for a Donny Donowitz Baseball bat

The Halo has been sent to the dry cleaners

Not liking it?? 

Cry a river , build a bridge and get over it.

Little did you know, upon reading this note, 

you have just consented to this metamorphosis

A rebirth has begun

from  Prince Adam to He Man 

From Clark Kent to Kal El

Care Bear to Thundercat

Johnny No.5 to T 1000

John Q to Alonzo Harris 

There is a new sheriff in town 

running  users, parasites, wasters, negators 

burn ward,whiners, petty complainers,exhibitionists(body dey scratch)

emotional vampires, attention junkie,rebound seekers 

running them all out of town

Coming like the Guns of Navarone
9th Level Lotus is unleashed

Hiroshima don't compare to what's about to happen here

It's get out of Dodge time

the sheriff is packing heat

and in this mexican stand off , 

there's only going to be one man standing

he's gonna strike down with great vengeance and furious anger

so assume the position or prepare to be fired upon

Smile Therapy is over

Good Bye Mr Rogers

Hello Jason Bourne

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THE AUTEUR SCRIBE- ARSENIC& OLD LACE - MY DREAM REMAKE

One of my favorite all time favorite movies is Arsenic& Old Lace ;made in 1944 and directed by the Legendary Frank Capra, it starred; Cary Grant ,Peter Loree Raymond Massey and a host of others.

PREMISE
  A screwball comedy about Mortimer Brewster, a drama critic ,who goes home to tell his aunts, (who raised him), that he is getting married. While trying to break the news,he finds out that his aunts have a disturbing hobby;  poisoning lonely old men and burying them in the cellar. It gets worse.

MY REMAKE

In a remake savvy industry,
  
ORIGINAL                                          REMAKE

Wings of Desire                                   City of Angels
Infernal Affairs                                    The Departed
City on Fire                                          Reservoir Dogs
Dirty Dozen/Where Eagles Dare         Inglorious Basterds
Rear Window                                       Disturbia
North By North West                           Eagle Eye
It's a mad mad mad mad world            Rat Race
Open your Eyes(Spanish Film)           Vanilla Sky

The list goes on and on, not to mention, the gazzilion Japanese movies that have been  ripped off, err i mean remade, yes Remade by Hollywood, lol.

 I wonder what i would do, if i had the opportunity to remake this brilliant classic  How would i cast it?

Conventional wisdom would be to update the script to fit out “modern minds” but i beg to differ. Some of the jokes and pop culture references naturally would have to be updated, but the original script could still be relevant for the 21st century. The main focus would be casting the roles for this attempt at a brilliant production.

There are three way it could be cast in the event of a remake.

BRIT CAST,written by Richard Curtis     (4 Weddings and A Funeral,Notting Hill)
                                          OR Stephen Merchant (The Office,Extras,Cemetery Junction)

The original role of Mortimer Brewster would be played by

HUGH GRANT. With a string of comedic hits , he is perfect for the comedic gentle man that his namesake played. With his boyish charm he is perfect as a British lead for a Brit version.

The role of towering and intimidating Jonathan Brewster would be played by

VINNIE JONES, the star of Snatch , though some people doubt his thespian skills , he manages to bring a charming performance which people either love or hate, and opposite Hugh Grant it’s screen magic.

Dr Einstein formerly played by the brilliant Peter Loree would now be embodied by 

JOHN HANNAH, another actor who can play the lovable but annoying friend. He would be perfect to play Lorre’s former creepy scientist role, who accompanied the intimidating Jonathan. Pairing Hannah and Jones as a duo, with Hannah playing the alcoholic Dr Einstein on the run from the law would be hilarious.


The aunts formerly played by Jean Adair and Josephine Hull now played by

MAGGIE SMITH &PATRICIA ROUTLEDGE two British icons to play the aunts Abby and Martha Brewster ,sweet but deadly. I can see them fussing over Hugh, while turning around to serve spiked Elderberry wine. Routledge honed comedic skills, on the brilliant sitcom ,Keeping up appearances. Maggie Smith is a British icon, and no further exposition needed for her case.

RICKY GERVAIS would play Teddy the cuckoo who ran amok and thought he was Teddy Roosevelt, formerly played by John Alexander. The creator and star of The Office and Extras, a wonderful addition to an already brilliant cast. Naturally he would have to play a British historical character, maybe Oliver Cromwell.

RACHAEL WEIZ would cameo in the role of Brewster's new bride, Elaine, played formerly by Priscilla Lane

HOLLYWOOD CAST written by the Coen Brothers
I would cast

GEORGE CLOONEY in the role of Mortimer Brewster, he is the current only actor that reminds me of that aura and charm that Cary Grant exuded along with the Classic golden ear looks. His roles in “Ocean’s 11″ and “Oh Brother Where art Though” show he can play both straight charmer and goof-ball effortlessly ,much like Grant did.

BRAD GARRET in the role formerly played by Raymond Massey. Garret honed his comedy skills on TV sitcom “Everybody Loves Raymond” and at a towering 6 ft 8 he perfectly embodies all that Jonathan Brewster needs to be.

JASON LEE, another comedic performer, who voiced Syndrone on the brilliant Brad Bird animated movie “The Incredibles“ and has honed comedic talents on Emmy Award winning My Name is Earl. He would be great as the wide eyed and dodgy Dr Einstein . He and Brad Garret supporting each other opposite classically handsome George Clooney, that ,would be a priceless trio.

KATY BATES & DORIS ROBERTS, both talented in comedic roles , Katy Bates has also played the psychotic role in the adaptation of Stephen King’s “Misery” and comedic roles in “About Schmidt” and Water Boy. Doris Roberts from hit sitcom Everybody Loves Raymond. Both know how to play the fine line between nurturing and psychotic women, and Roberts already has chemistry with former co-star Garret.

PAUL GIAMATTI in the role of Teddy.The star of Oscar winning indie road/buddy movie Sideways; Giamatti is both a brilliant comedic and dramatic actor,and would fit perfectly in this role.

MARISA TOMEI would be cameo in the role of Elaine, a sweet brand new bride, planted in the middle of the madness of the Brewster family.

A complete alternative approach and turning the whole thing around in terms of casting, it could go the “Tyler Perry” way , casting: written by Christopher Scott Cherot (writer/Director of Hav Plenty)
  
AFRICAN AMERICAN CAST

ORLANDO JONES or CHRIS TUCKER, playing the part of Mortimer Brewster ;going all out comedic, with the role. They both have the ability to play the ;rambunctious fast talking, wide eyed character, the way Cary Grant played it. They are both great comics that can also play it straight.

TOMMY “TINY” LISTER could play the role of menacing Jonathan Brewster. He already has chemistry with Tucker from their roles on the movie Friday, alternatively TERRY CREWS has proved himself to have brilliant comic presence and timing over the past few years on sitcom Everybody Hates Chris

DAVE CHAPPELLE would make an excellent Dr Einstein, and that is all i am going to say about it, his talent is ENORMOUS.

LORETTA DEVINE & ALOMA WRIGHT as the sweet yet homicidal aunts. Both have comedy backgrounds and have played nurturing roles.

REGINALD VEL JOHNSON, star of tv sitcom Family Matters and co star of the Die Hard series he would be a brilliant Teddy.

PAULA PATTON  cameo in the role of the new bride.

There are so many ways this can go, but ultimately there are some movies that should be left ALONE and appreciated in only their original glory. Citizen Kane, The Godfather,Chinatown and though Arsenic& Old Lace is not at the top of peoples minds when classics are mentioned;nonetheless Frank Capra’s comedy of errors masterpiece, is a classic and should remain untouched .

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BEREAN SCRIBE'S MOMENT OF CLARITY- CONTRADICTION

 
CONTRADICTION, SOMEWHERE B/W REALITY and WHAT YOU SAY
                                                                                                -Mode 9


I want to marry a Godly man/woman who will love and respect me, so i'll go out with anyone who asks me, as long as they are cute. They may lack character,integrity desire for Holiness and any form of Godliness,we may have no future beyond the next 6 months  but wow they're  gorgeous and that is all that matters.

I want to have a really intimate and special sex life when i get married with, really special just between the two of us, so i'll sleep with everyone i date on the way to marriage. i need all the practice , comparisons and unwanted memories i can gather and bring into our marriage bed, brilliant recipe for Marital Bliss, don't you think.

You're a great friend thank you for the kind words, complements and praise you shower me with, I'm overwhelmed no one appreciates me like you do , Huh, Did i hear you just  chastise me peasant, suggest a correction you simpleton , OFF WITH HIS HEAD


I am a child of God and my life is in his hands, i pray to him and believe him for my future,family, business success ,career promotion and safety, but when it comes to business, the end justifies the means, cut whatever corners, necessary. AND as for dating!!!, Put the Bible aside,pragmatism is King, pick up Harlequin ,Tabloids,turn on E,the soaps they have more pleasant and fun advice to give.

 
I'm a "christian", i attend church and believe in the Lord, but you really are naive to expect purity, modesty or chastity in this 21st century world, where's the fun in that, besides ,it's just not realistic,are u not getting any?? As for me, Not ,getting laid!!!, puh leez body no be wood


 

I'm always here for you, i've got your back all the way,   but just don't expect me to support what you put your blood ,sweat and tears into , strangers can do that.Im really busy with petty things,and i reserve my right to complain about that POST IT  you left on my door telling me to come support your performance.
 
I miss you, you make me feel good about me, but now you're speaking, you're really excited. For once,the conversation is not about me, your  concentration has stopped  orbiting me for these few seconds ,So now im bored  prattle on ,as i go search for my next attention fix,stand there as i walk past/away from you and turn you into the invisible man/woman, i can't stand not being the center of everyone's universe, every moment of everyday.


I  worry about you ,i really think you need to  relax adjust to accommodate , other peoples nuances and idiosyncrasies.Thanks for heeding my concerns i say it cos i care  WHATTT!!!, How dare you, who are you to ask me to change, i love being cynical, it gives me an edge,, goodbye ,have a nice life

I claim the promises of God, the cattle on the hills are mine, Solomon, was wealthy, Abraham's blessing are mine, Jabez and i are kindred spirits . God wants me to be rich, my God is a rich God, how can he have poor kids Take up a Cross!!!, What cross, OH ,that one. Sorry i have a bad back, no heavy lifting, doctor's orders. Whose Kingdom come?? What about MY Kingdom come??? Deny myself!!!,I just found myself,come back in a few decades.  Follow who? Go into what world, sorry, too much commitment ,  i'll have to pass...... ,catch you later, i have to go sign a 10 year contract..i'll make a donation though

 I like talking to you, it's really feels good to have a friend like you ,someone  i can share my heart with,and all these years you've been there. BUT You're irrelevant, immediately someone i just met fires off my hormones,i'll ignore you ,disappear for months and tell you bluntly how insignificant this platonic friendship means to me in exchange for a whirlwind romance that will have me coming back to cry on your shoulder

I want to have pure thoughts, intentions about the opposite sex and not have to constantly battle lust, so i'll fuel it by watching TV  shows & movies that trivialize sex and mock chastity, show gratuitous scenes and people prancing around in their birthdays suits. I'll listen to music that glorifies bed hopping by artists that can't stay off drugs or in a relationship.I'll date people that are temptation on legs whose only feelings for me are the one's north of their belt line.
 
I'm a christian , i love God and i believe the Bible , but  the fickle ever changing  "values" of what  is socially acceptable overrules that book ,which btw is over 2000 years old, and was written by men.  

It condemns what??  What's a living sacrifice?   Did  1st Corinthians 6 :9 really say that? 

That's all semantics and obviously something got lost in translation, those are modern words from our generation and not the original Hebrew, so you have no proof that is disapproves certain orientations and lifestyles

Point it out, show me the scripture that says i can't smoke, drink,dress,talks act sensually , cuss like i wanna, and shack up with my lover, have consensual sex, these are modern times, and that's an ancient book that contradicts it's self.

BEREAN SCRIBE'S MOMENT OF CLARITY- LADY IN THE RED DRESS

No, i'm not talking about the Chris De Burgh song, that one is actually Lady in Red(1986).

I'm referring to a minor character from a scene from the 99 hit "pop culture affecting, industry changing, turned out to be plagiarized", movie THE MATRIX. (there's only one Matrix, the others are Fa(ke)trix,Wa(ck)trix)

There is a scene where Morpheous(Lawrence Fishburne) is  guiding Neo(Keanu Reeves) through the the rush hour streets in matrix. He talks as he walks , revealing to him(Neo) the world they are in;how it functions, the dangers ahead.

Struggling to keep up Neo is suddenly takes his eyes off  Morpheous as he's distracted by a beautiful woman in a red dress, that walks by with a sweet smile. Morpheous , notices and queries

MORPHEOUS: Were you pay attention, or were looking at the woman in the red dress

NEO:Huh

MORPHEOUS Look again

Neo spins around to find Agent Smith at point blank range with a Glock 22, the room freezes as Neo's heart was in his mouth

It turned out to be a training sequence, just a simulation of The Matrix , the agent wasn't real, but Neo had learned a vital lesson that day, much like Lot's wife , when you take your eyes off the goal, very bad things are likely to happen to you.

While this is not an endorsement for the movie, one can take a vital lesson from it. Neo got distracted, by what seemingly looked amazing, (which she actually did). He took his eyes off his leader and if it had been a real situation, that would have been "bye bye Neo".

No, this not a rant against beautiful women that wear red dresses,lol , this analogy applies both to males and females, we all have our points of temptation,disillusion and distraction.

Morpheus also said something very striking in that scene "If you are not one of us,you are one of them". the "them" refered to those still plugged into the system of "The Matrix" and could be used by agents at any point in time to bring down the resistance.

In spiritual terms , that refers to "children of this world" those that live by the constantly changing declining and fickle philosophy, standards and ideals of a God denying and often God hating world.

They are still plugged into the system of what is culturally or socially acceptable,but against the will of God, whether that be pre marital or casual sex, abortion ,drunkenness, lewd behavior and language, hedonism, cultural "christianity", alternative lifestyles and other lifestyle to that effect as mentioned in 1 Corinthians 6:9 .

Some people actually think they are unplugged, attend the services, speak the slang, wear the t shirts, but their lives show no evidence that they are free  

by their fruits you shall know them grapes do not grow on thistles

They intellectually acknowledge God, but their hearts and consequently their lifestyles are far from any acknowledgment him. Others have no idea of the system they are trapped in and don't realize what lies ahead if they stay in this system.

Unlike the movie, we aren't in a simulation, we are in the real world, where "we wrestle not against flesh and blood", if we get distracted the room won't freeze to give us a chance recompose and change strategy and keep in mind, the enemy does not take prisoners.

We have to keep our eyes on the Cross , which is our GPS(Sat Nav) in our journey through this world. It's our obligation to unplug as many friends, family ,colleagues from the system of this world just like we were once unplugged; but we also have to remember that anyone  not unplugged posses a danger to our spiritual progression if we get distracted by them.

Many of us would already have had an "i should have known" moment ,at least once or even several times in our life already from distractions we have experienced

This may be a love interest, relationship, career pursuit or passion for anything else that can take us off tangent; it would vary with each person, we all have to search ourselves using the scripture as a compass and find out,what is our "Lady in the red dress" could possibly be, before sashays into our line of sight.


"The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and suffer for it
                                                                                                                       -PROVERBS 27:12


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