[Vision2020] Good morning campers - It's installment #19 - Encouragement

[Joe Campbell]

Here is just one of your recent posts:

"After years of deficit financing for state and local government (dems
and repubs), it is time to begin to pay for the music.

"Here is a teaser intro to get folks to focus on the problems we are now
facing.  Before you gnash your teeth and wring your hands in despair, be
sure to link to the full article - then let the gnashing begin.

"We, as a nation and a republic of states are in serious fiscal
condition.  Our present situation is NOT SUSTAINABLE.  Each U.S. citizen
is going to sacrifice - over the next several decades."

ETC.

Sorry but this does not sound like encouragement. It just flat-out is
not encouragement. It is just more of the same old politics of fear
that the Republicans have been throwing out since at least the Reagan
Administration, all ending with the same old message: cut taxes.
"We're in trouble, Martha, and we've got to cut taxes to get out of
it!!!" Not encouragement by any means.

Whatever the above is attempting to do it is NOT raising "confidence
to the point where one dares to do what is difficult." It is appealing
to the emotion of FEAR and trying to get folks to act without
thinking. Apparently so that you can save a few bucks.

Please follow your own advice or stop giving it. This is just common
sense. It's really pretty easy!


On Wed, Jan 5, 2011 at 9:16 AM, Jeff Harkins <jeffh at moscow.com> wrote:
> On 1/5/2011 5:55 AM, Joe Campbell wrote:
>
> Do you think the Republican party has been offering encouragement?
>
> Yes, I do
>
> Same with your recent posts on tax cuts. Do you see yourself as raising
> confidence?
>
> Yes, I am confident that we can solve the problems we face - if we move
> expeditiously.
>
> If you must preach, please practice. This is a great place to start.
>
> I will leave the preaching to you - after all you are the philosopher, I'm
> just a numbers guy.
>
>
>
> On Jan 4, 2011, at 10:51 PM, Jeff Harkins <jeffh at moscow.com> wrote:
>
> Encouragement:
>
> ... to raise confidence to the point where one dares to do what is
> difficult.
>
> This value is presented in a TV Spot - it's worth a glance.  Here is the
> link:
>
> http://www.values.com/inspirational-stories-tv-spots/100-Concert
>
> Here are some comments on this video sent in by visitors to the site:
>
> I just love the "Concert" - it reminds me so much of how our Nephew, who is
> attending the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, NY has taken time out of
> his hectic schedule to send words of "Encouragement" to our Grandson who is
> in 8th grand band. This is absolutely beautiful - thank you!!!!!
> Posted 18 days ago by Sharon C from Honeoye, NY
>
> I've been in love with this spot since the first time I saw it. I, too,
> usually stop what I'm doing to watch it -- and shed a tear or two. Thank
> you!
> Posted 24 days ago by Jane B from Fort Worth TX
>
> Brings tears.
> Posted about 1 month ago by Donna W from Jacksonville, FL
>
> This is so moving, it almost made me cry.
> Posted about 1 month ago by amadna k from ontario
>
> My heart jumps with joy every time I watch this commercial on TV. It never
> fails to make me cry happy tears. Thank you for making such beautiful,
> encouraging videos.
> Posted about 1 month ago by Patricia D from Birch Run, MI
>
> I love this video! It touches my spirit and makes me smile.
> Posted about 1 month ago by Hannah D from Pocahontas, Iowa
>
> This video leaves me with such a light heart!! It fills me with joy and
> truly inspires me to encourage others. Thank you.
> Posted 5 months ago by Justin. S from Steubenville Ohio
>
> My English teacher told us this story. It also happened to his son. Your
> commercial had remarkable resemblance to it. Thank you for what you do!
> Posted 5 months ago by Samantha W from San antonio
>
> This spot (Concert) is my favorite so far. It brings tears to my eyes every
> time. The pianist is truly a Pro. Keep playing this one!!! I also like "You
> Can Let Go" and "You Raise Me Up."
> Posted 6 months ago by Peggy H. from Virginia
>
> Innocence is something we should all keep close to our hearts, as it makes
> us so darn thankful for the melodies that you stir within our hearts.
> Blessings always.
> Posted 6 months ago by Lady Samm from Smithville Ontario
>
> This is so cute. This would be the highlight of my week if I were there!
> Posted 7 months ago by Julia L from Vermont
>
> To the owner of these wonderful TV spots....Thank you...this is something
> the world is lacking BIG TIME, today!! I am 75 and this is not the wonderful
> world that I lived in...BUT, you are showing the world what it can and
> should be!! Thank you.
> Posted 7 months ago by Carol T from Yucaipa, CA
>
> Brilliant, beautiful and poignant. Keep doing what you are doing. Geat Stuff
> !!
> Posted 8 months ago by Robert W. from Saddle River, NJ
>
> These are some of the best commericials I have ever seen. The one on
> Encouragement is the greatest.
> Posted 9 months ago by Steve H. from Louisiana
>
> They did a very good job at this.
> Posted 9 months ago by Jason B. from California
>
> Music is part of the glue in my family. Encouragement is always a good
> choice! Love this.
> Posted 10 months ago by Lisa G. from Alaska
>
> Wow. I think that one is the best of them all! I have done scary things like
> that but people get mad at me! However, that's a great message to send out
> and helps make everything better too!
> Posted 10 months ago by Ashley W. from California
>
> This one always touches me. I am a 14 year old pianist and I always like to
> think about this particular situation and how it turns into such a
> heartwarming inspiration.
> Posted 11 months ago by Dani from Colorado
>
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