Free will is the ability of agents to make choices unimpeded. Factors that might impede choice include metaphysical constraints (particularly forms of determinism such as logical, physical, biological, social or theological determinism), physical constraints (such as the requirements of the laws of science), social constraints (such as threat of punishment, censure, or imprisonment), and mental constraints (such as compulsions or phobias, neurological disorders, or genetic predispositions). … [Read more...]
Free Will: fact, faith or philosophy?
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Get Unstuck From Any Problem, Larry James
How to Get Unstuck From Any Problem There is a lesson in every problem. Problems are not to break us; they are there to make us strong. Look for them and learn from them. A lot of us stay stuck in the problem and ask ourselves, "Why me?" Asking, "Why me?" is a waste of time! Get rid of the "why" question. It only makes you defend your position. Defending a position that got us in the problem in the first place doesn't make a lot of sense to me. Our first knee-jerk reaction is … [Read more...]
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Economic Empowerment of Rural Women – IFAD
IMAGE Joining forces to speed up economic empowerment for rural women "Inspiration" was the focus of the first two sessions of the 2013 Retreat on the Joint Programme Accelerating Progress towards the Economic Empowerment of Rural Women being held at IFAD today and tomorrow. About 40 participants from IFAD, FAO, WFP and UN Women gathered to hear about achievements, challenges and opportunities in the seven pilot countries: Ethiopia, Liberia, Niger, Rwanda, Guatemala, Kyrgyzstan and … [Read more...]
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WOMEN in RECOVERY – Making a Decision
Decision making has always been the primary problem to any Soul in Recovery. The Solution to this challenge is the knowledge of clearing the mind, and allowing the spirit to take you through the path, one step at a time; imagine the above tree clear, and all branches of this tree empty and open to possibility. How does that thought make you feel? Decision making can be regarded as the mental processes (cognitive process) resulting in the selection of a course of action among several … [Read more...]
VERONICA – Choice
Choice "Often in the linear some may find their paths dominated by opinions and actions of others. Making your choices are an important part of reality creation. If others are allowed to participate with such force, there may be disruptions in the growth of your life. We are not speaking of relationships where the energy ebbs and flows smoothly. These collaborations and partnerships are valuable. We are speaking of those who would rob you of your own free will. … [Read more...]
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