The cards are on the table...

It´s clear even for me . I am a modest citizen. I watch TV and listen to the news. But I have ...call it instinct,...call it intuition,...call it " the years that I have lived,...call it education,...whatever. ..,
The Argentine President spoke for the people ,on TV ,yesterday.
She was clear...We are an emerging country. There are citizens who love this country and citizens who don´t (who want to gain lots of money in detriment of their country welfare).
She wanted to have a certain amount of dollars ( that are a fortune for us, of course), in the bank, to offer to the tennants of bonds ( who are called "buitres" and are despised by honorable business men) at a lower interest (for us).Redrado decided that this was wrong, but he is the president of the CB of Argentina not the President of Argentina.
So he has to step aside and give place to the new appointed President of the CB.
She said with irony that he is an "ocupa". We give that name to a person who occupies a house, when the owners are not present...
And she referred to the Vice,...(sorry President),who wants to be President before time .He is engaged in opposing to the government instead of helping it- She also said "this story of a vicepresident who occupies the present time in betraying the actual president of the country is new, in he whole world . She had never heard of a story like that."
So, I believe she, very intelligently ( this time, at least) silenced the "stupid and bad for Argentina gossips", that took place last week. And she referred to the time lost by her political opponents in finding a "delivery judge", who was absent the moment she had to be in her place (because the judge is a woman) and accept the appeal, (which is, I think, a very serious matter ) and furthermore transformed this request of the President to Redrado to quit his post, in a complicated judicial matter.
She ,as President, with the advice of "5 diputados" may dismiss or name the President of The Central Bank.
And now,...what is going to happen in the near future in Argentina?...Read this blog and amuse yourself (if you are not an Argentine citizen who loves his country of birth...)
See you,...write to you,...(read my enlightened words),...if anybody reads these words...
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All the world is a stage...

I really don´t know how to begin this. It´s not very important, because "nobody" is going to read it. But as I heard yesterday ( an old reporter was telling "his truth"to a lot of listeners in a TV program ), that Google is an invention , of this computer´s time, but not a serious one, because any idiot can have and write a blog , and what is more, he may think he´s intelligent...
And may be ,... this is my case...
I write and write , but as I am a free person this is a free way of giving my opinion on any subject...
I really don´t understand a word of what is happening today in my dear country, Argentina...What is this Redrado´s novel. Who is he? , ( I link his name with Menem, I don´t know if my memory fails me...) apart from the fact that he was handsome and maybe rather intelligent,apart from the fact that he is president of our "Banco Central". Does he think he´s the president of Argentina? I didn´t vote him...
Why this novel of disobediance to a president¨s "decreto" ( is it decree?)...What is this "bicentennial fund". Why doesn´t someone , in the government or the opposition explain this to me, clearly "si vous plait",(sivuple)...
Is it "really money to be paid to the holders of bonds,....anywhere in this wide world? "Or is it "to be used in "events" to commemorate ( a coined word) the "veinticincodemayo´s" date?"...
The important thing is to work for your country of birth or adoption...Silently, in your work, or any place...To be an honest, hardworking ( because lately I can see a lot of" lazyness"in Argentina, , and really if you want to work, there are a lot of things that need to be done) ,good , law ´s( and wife´s) obediant person, and lover of God ( whatever the idea of it the person has),
so ..
This Redraro´s play or the bicentennial´s play,...I strongly put my thumb down (like Romans), the best thing we,Argentines, an atypical Latinamerican people , ( crisol de razas? ,a large "mixture of races,I should say, with "these results") , may do is: work and be as happy as as we can,...(or, as we understand this business of being happy , as long as we don´t hurt others)...
So, go on with the play...or the democracy, only in a democracy, you can disobey the President´s
decree, ...and not to die in the intent.
Susienflores.

LEY DEL MENOR ESFUERZO. CHOPRA

La naturaleza con su inteligencia, funciona con el menor esfuerzo. Obsérvenla.

Por lo tanto ,lo indicado sería no oponer resistencia al devenir de la vida, ya que

todo es armonía .

Cuando entendamos cómo actúa la naturaleza, entenderemos que es posible que

se cumplan nuestros deseos, con el mínimo esfuerzo de nuestra parte.

En la ciencia Védica , la más antigua de la filosofía de la India, este “principio” se

conoce como “la economía del esfuerzo”.O sea hacer "menos para lograr más".

O sea hacer lo absolutamente necesario y no prodigar nuestras energías en palabras, actos y esfuerzos vanos. (Es decir actos que no interesan realmente y no van a solucionar nada)

Una idea llega a nuestra mente y se manifiesta sin ningún esfuerzo.

No se necesita esfuerzo en el amor, porque el amor se manifiesta , crece y todo lo mantiene en su justo lugar.

Cuando deseas poder y control sobre alguien , gastas muchas energías

Cuando buscas dinero, para satisfacer tu ego , gastas muchas energías.

Gastas energías persiguiendo la ilusión de felicidad, cuando a lo mejor la tienes a tu lado.

Hay 3 componentes en esta ley ,el 1ero es “aceptación”.Hoy aceptaré las situaciones como ocurran , sin darles la trascendencia que no tienen.El Universo está como debiera y “este momento” debe ser como realmente es, sin quitarle , ni añadirle nada.

El 2do componente es responsabilidad. No culpar “a nadie” de tus situaciones ,ni

siquiera a tí . Obtener la habilidad de transformar” esta situación” en” una "situación mejor”.

El 3ro es no defender algo ante otros. Dejar de lado la necesidad de convencer o persuadir a otros de “tu punto de vista”. Lograrás obtener enormes cantidades de energía que gastarías inútilmente, tratando de que hagan suya tu idea.

Humilde interpretación de Susienflores

MURIO SANDRO DE AMERICA

Un grande. Un humilde.
Fue admirado por mujeres de todas las edades.
Sus "nenas" , hoy lo lloran en el Congreso Nacional donde son velados sus restos.También, caso extaño sus maridos o sus novios.
Era un ejemplo de vida. Nunca bajó sus brazos ante la adversidad. Amaba la vida.
En USA lo llaman el Presley Argentino.
En Argentina lo comparan con Gardel.
Tenía "esa magia..."Eso"...
Adiós.
Te veré en películas. Escucharé tu voz...


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Understanding addiction

I´ve copied this article written by a a well known "doctor and master"of social clinical work, just to help any of my readers who crave for an opinion on addiction.

In Argentina , we have to deal with this problem , as it is worse every day. Young people of different social classes become addicted. Thanks to the fact that we have a State, people may be treated with the economical help of the State...

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by Phil Rich, Ed.D., MSW, DCSW

"Addictions come in all shapes and forms. Difficult to define exactly, it has become popular to think of almost any behavior that has a compulsive quality as an "addiction." But for those who have an addiction, or for those affected by the addiction of a loved one or close friend, it's clear what an addiction means in "real" terms.

A broad definition of addiction is that it is a dependency on a substance, an activity, or a relationship that become primary in the person's life. It's characterized by desires that consume people's thoughts and behaviors, and is acted out in habitual activities designed to get the desired thing or engage in the desired activity (addictive behaviors).

Unlike simple habits or consuming interests, addictions are "dependencies" with real life consequences that seriously impair, negatively affect, and damages relationships, health (physical and mental), and the capacity to function fully and most effectively.

A more restrictive definition of addiction is that it is only applicable to substance dependence, and the user must show evidence of:

• habitual use (regular pattern of using);
• continued use despite evidence of related problems (physical, social or work related impairment)
• tolerance (increase need for more and more of the substance)
• withdrawal (physical need for substance to ward off physical withdrawal symptoms).

For purposes of this article, the first definition of addiction will be used. Using this definition, addicts are "dependent" on that thing which dominates their thoughts and desires and directs their behaviors, and the pursuit of that thing becomes the most important activity in their lives. In the advanced stages of addiction, the addiction dominates decision-making and nothing is as important as the addiction itself.

How Do People Become Addicted?

Some people see addiction as a disease in which addicts are afflicted and have little power over the cause or onset of addiction. Others see addictive behaviors as a choice, and addiction as the frequent outcome of this choice.

Addiction is considered by some to be a pre-disposition (the "addictive personality"), where others believe it develops through exposure to the addictive behaviors of others (such as family members). In the case of "physical" addictions such as alcoholism or drug dependence, many believe that susceptibility to addiction is passed on genetically. Others believe that addiction is simply the result of repetitive behavior that, in some people, leads to a physical or psychological dependence. It is certainly true that although not all addictions are physical, (gambling for instance), they can be as destructive.

Understanding Addiction and Dependency

Defining exactly what is meant by addiction is not simple. People often associate addiction only with alcohol or drug abuse, but it's clear that addictive behaviors go far beyond. In fact, the key to "addiction" is an obsessive and compulsive need or dependence upon a substance, an object, a relationship, an activity, or a thing.

Accordingly, it's both realistic and appropriate to say that someone can be addicted to almost anything. There are six clear indicators of an addiction:

1. An Object of Desire. There's always an object of desire. This is the substance, thing, activity, or relationship that drives the addiction, whether it be alcohol, food, sex, gambling, pornography, drugs, or anything else that sparks obsessive ideas and drives compulsive behavior.
2. Preoccupation. There's an obsession with the object of desire; a need for the thing that drives the addiction.
3. Driven Behaviors. There is a compulsion to reduce cravings and satisfy the obsession that drives the addict's behavior.
4. Lack of Control. Addiction always implies a lack of control over thoughts, feelings, ideas, or behaviors when it comes to the desired thing. Even when addicts try to stop or cut back on addictive behaviors, they fail. This is the hallmark and a central defining feature of addiction and dependence.
5. Dependence. There is a dependence on the object of desire, physical or psychological, so only that thing can satisfy the desire and fulfill (at least temporarily) the addict.
6. Negative Consequences. Addiction is always accompanied by harmful consequences.

The Continuum of Addiction

Addicts don't become addicted overnight. There is progression as people first engage in the behaviors and experiences that may later become addictions, and a risk of creating an addiction over time.

For most addictions "tolerance" is created through repeated use, in which more and more of the substance or activity is required to feel the emotional satisfaction that the addiction brings. Eventually the addict has to use (or engage in the activity) just to feel normal. This is what "dependence" truly means.

Accordingly, there is a continuum of addiction, ranging from pre-addiction to the advanced stages of dependence. The progression from use into addiction can be measured in two ways:

1. The effect that addictive behaviors have on effective and healthy personal functioning.
2. The intensity of cravings for the substance, activity, relationship, or thing.

When taken together, these two measurements can help people who engage in addictive behaviors gauge their progression into addiction.
Recovering from Addiction

Whether physical or psychological, we know that addiction can be overcome. Millions of severely addicted people have either found or been helped into recovery",

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Brown, S. (1985). "Treating the Alcoholic." New York, John Wiley.

Carnes, P. (1992). "Don't Call It Love: Recovery from Sexual Addiction." New York, Bantam.

Fossum, M. A., & Mason, M. J. (1986). "Facing Shame: Families in Recovery." New York: W. W. Norton.

Goldstein, A. (1994). "Addiction: From Biology to Drug Policy." New York, W. H. Freeman.

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About the Author:

Phil Rich, Ed.D., MSW, DCSW is the author of "Understanding, Assessing, and Rehabilitating Juvenile Sexual Offenders," the eight books in "The Healing Journey" series of self help journaling books, and two books in the "Therapy Homework Planner," series, all of which are published by John Wiley & Sons. He is the Clinical Director of the Stetson School, a long-term residential treatment program for sexually reactive children and juvenile sexual offenders.