A New Era is beginning of Simplicity and Common Sense. A New Era where women will participate more fully in Government. Where Wisdom and Truth, Honesty and Ethics will be our Guiding Principles. It is a New Era where children can hope for a better future without war and violence, where women will be valued for their instincts and intuition. It is a New Era where we will return to God without religion. And we will prosper.

Step by step and day by day, God will lead the way. And it is enough for Joy and Happiness. It is enough for a New World. It is enough to hope again.

The Winds of Change. Let them bode well. Let them bode for peace and not war, for economic stability all over the world. For faith in our Governments and institutions again. A Transformation of the heart is now the mandate. And with it will come peace of mind, a New World ushered in, the winds of terrorism and war denied, when God governs the hearts and minds of men.

Christian, Muslim, Jew, we must band together. No one can do it alone — bring world peace. For centuries religion, customs, and property disputes have created havoc, we must begin anew. For if there is not peace in the Middle East, there will always be war. And until the world is safe for women and children, a barbaric place it will be.

The Iraq war is not a just war. And what are its consequences? How many civilians have died? How many families bereaved on all sides? Can we really justify pre-emptive strikes against our brothers? Would Christ have condoned it? An eye for an eye, and turn the other cheek? We have distorted much to suit our purposes. The ego of man, with its plunder and greed, must be contained. The Heart of God is what we now seek. And with it will come Reconciliation, for all have erred and fallen short of the Divine Within. From the heart will God lead the way — to peace treaties and negotiations. To just laws and fair doctrines. It is the Age of Aquarius. It is the Age of Love and Wisdom, manifested as Justice, Fairness and Equality of Opportunity. Manifested as a New Start. The Conscience of America demands it. It is part of Enlightenment and Reform.

Jesus was the Son of God, sent to show us the Way — to peace within — our unity with God. The Kingdom of Heaven is within, the Hell you fear without. Jesus was a Messenger, 2000 years ahead of His time. This is heretical to some, some know it is Truth. All have different perceptions, none exactly alike. And that, too, has been a source of friction and pride. It has been a source of war.

The Mission of Jesus was to break the ego mind of its separation from God. Too many Christians have become strident in their zeal to change others, without changing themselves first.

Americans once felt invincible. Americans once felt invulnerable. We don’t feel that way anymore. Maybe now it is time for real Reform.

I listen to the news, I watch the Sunday morning shows, and I see nothing new, no reform. I see divisiveness, dissension and the polarity of views, nothing to consolidate the country’s middle ground. Will it ever end? Who can really say, when the Right thinks it is right and the Left thinks it is wrong. Surely it is time for a new Point of View, a different perspective, from a different Source. Read my words, see if they make sense. See if it is possible to chart a different course. Because Easter is only a week away. Will there be Transformation or the same-old status quo? Are we ready to listen? Are we ready to learn? Because The End is inevitable, as the disparity grows between the haves and the have-nots, between the rich and poor.

The rich are here to share. The poor are here to learn. That’s Transformation in its highest form.

We elected a leader who promised change. But has anything changed besides our national debt? More jobs, more security, fewer homes foreclosed? Tax reform and hope for the unemployed? The Government grows larger, like the Golden Goose, but the goose must be fed and not starved to death. And with more Government comes more expense, and more taxes to defray the cost. Is this really what we need in post-recession America? With layers of bureaucracy come increasing costs. The Golden Goose must be streamlined, aka, our Federal Government.

I don’t have all the answers, no one does. Only God Above who watches over us. It’s all a Trust God issue of faith and moral values. And we have slipped, regardless of which side of the street one is on.

Life is a banquet, life is a feast. And most of us are starving. Shame on us.

There are people inside the banking industry and Wall Street who know what’s going on is wrong. They will step forward to help us turn this ship around. The Titanic has already left the dock with all hands on board. We will not sink. It has been ordained.

All is well. Peace of mind is the goal.

God transcends Religion. God transcends Politics. And God transcends our Economy. We’ll be fine when we align with God.

Harmlessness. Speaking ill of no one, for words beget actions and feelings and must Love now predominate. That, too, is the Will of God.

Some people are hard to love. But that is part of our healing, that is part of our growth, as a nation and as a world.

Banks need to get out of the stock market. The stock market needs to get out of health care. Simple solutions to complex problems make for a firm foundation.

It’s estimated that exemptions and deductions cost the country a trillion dollars a year in lost taxes. Eliminating those will help with our national debt.

Many people are in a 30% tax bracket. Once taxes are reduced, the wise ones will tithe 10% and save 10%. It is an investment in their future. The backbone of a strong economy is a strong middle class. That is our goal. But we must do things differently and saving is part of that.

Poor people don’t have a lot of deductions. It’s another way of redistributing the wealth.

Much of our economy will crumble, as CPAs and accountants, financial planners and tax attorneys won’t be needed as loopholes and tax shelters are eliminated. But our economy is unsustainable. We are creating a firm foundation, guided by God.

Creative financing and creative accounting have contributed to our financial crisis. Simplicity must now prevail.

The media determines what the nation’s attention is focused on, and the media is not unbiased.

And the Meek shall inherit the Earth. The proud and arrogant must go. Truth, Honesty and Ethics must now be the standard.

Retired people have a wealth of time, energy and expertise. It is time to channel that into re-creating our Democracy, from the grassroots up.

We need a national curricula, one that is not skewed by party or politics. We have a national identity that must be preserved — beginning before 1776. We are a world people, and this we forget. The states can teach state history, but we are one people, united by one Constitution. But we need to focus on the last 100 years so we do not repeat the mistakes we have made.

Gambling to support education. Is that really wise?

Crimes against women and children are crimes against Humanity. Until men value women there will be crimes against them. There will be harassment, rape and incest. And it must be dealt with swiftly and harshly.

And will the NRA relinquish some of its power? Things are different than in 1776.

I hope society will change as the result of my work. I hope fewer couples will live together before marriage and that there will be fewer teenage pregnancies and fewer unwed mothers. I hope there will be fewer abortions and fewer unwanted children. I hope the population explosion will stop and people will be productive all their lives. I wish for many things — Transformation.

The unrest in Jerusalem affects the rest of the world. If there is not peace in Jerusalem, can there be peace anywhere?

And there will always be war as long as there is hatred. And there will always be discrimination as long as there is poverty.

It’s time to focus on quality of life for everyone.

Scientists compromise themselves when they don’t speak Truth to Power, when they are more concerned with receiving their Federal grants than with the Common Good. This, too, must change. The veil of secrecy and denial must fall.

Leaders are supposed to know more than the people they lead. But they must also have their best interests at heart. Such is God’s Plan to redeem us.

The Blueprint for Reform is here. It may be tweaked, perhaps not, but God’s Plan is revealed — one step at a time. More will come as the people are ready to receive.

We become what we think about. We end up in the direction in which we are headed. Step by step and day by day, we must change the trajectory of our nation. From greed and plunder to generosity and caring. It is our Destiny.

Americans are very fortunate, but we have taken it for granted — our land, our seemingly unlimited resources. It is an illusion. Things must change and not remain the same for posterity to prosper.

Deforestation. It sounds better than raping the land.

Whales and porpoises are mammals, sea people. We must stop slaughtering them.

People are addicted to food. They are addicted to hamburgers, french fries and pizzas. They are addicted to fast food and convenience. We will never become all we are meant to be eating foods devoid of nutrients. Processed, refined foods, manufactured foods will never keep us healthy. They can never replace fresh produce, whole grains, nuts and seeds for its health-giving properties and Life Force.

Fruits and vegetables are expensive. That’s why we need more community gardens — especially in inner cities.

Shellfish are toxic for humans. Pork and scavenger fish are not beneficial. Chemicals in our food supply, polluted air and water diminish our health and vitality. I hope one day people will alter their diets and lifestyle accordingly.

Are we over-vaccinated? Yes. Do I know what to do about it? No. Eat well for a strong immune system, for yourself and your children. And ask for Divine Guidance.

Get more sleep. It helps the body restore itself.

Mass transit. Yes and no. We must contain urban sprawl.

What we become, as a nation and as a people, is up to us. There are no more excuses.

Three million people are projected to lose their homes this year. If we all work together, we can help prevent it.

Honor your parents with your time and your money. It is the wise thing to do.

Religion serves a purpose. It can be an agent for change. Jesus spoke of helping the poor and needy, the widow and the orphan. Jesus spoke of the Kingdom of God. Jesus spoke of many things the Religious Right has ignored. It’s time to take religion back. It belongs in the churches and in the homes, not in Government. Religion can serve a useful purpose by helping to support people of honor and integrity, regardless of their theology. Integrity is needed in Washington. The ongoing scandals — on both sides of the aisle — demand it.

In 2000 the Supreme Court handed the Presidency to George W. Bush. Recently they gave corporations unlimited rights to campaign contributions. Whose interests are they serving? The people or corporate America’s? And do we really need nine Justices when Simplicity and Common Sense is the goal? Kudos to Justice John Paul Stevens. He got it right.

The status quo revealed.

Look to your past and do not repeat it. Look to your future and create anew. The tools are here — free of charge to anyone desiring change, to anyone desiring growth. To anyone desiring peace of mind. Learn, grow and heal your life and God will do the rest. And we shall know Peace on Earth — individually and collectively as a nation. As within, so without and around you. It all begins within, in the mind of men.

We need to simplify many things. The intellect of man has sought to make things progressively more complicated. Common Sense and Simplicity must now prevail. Wisdom is the goal.

Politics and Religion. Hope for America. Life is a constant process of adjustments, and God is bigger than our economy. We’ll be fine. God has ordained it.

A prophet condemns the status quo and then offers Hope.

The Catholic Church will crumble, but it is only because there is something better — a religion based on God and not on man. A religion based on the Twelve-Step Program for Spiritual Healing and Well-Being.

Enlightenment — transforming both Politics and Religion. The next step in Human Evolution.

And the poor shall eat and be satisfied and the nations return to Him, and generations to come will praise God’s Name. So says the Lord.

Truth to Power. It is time for the politicians to listen. It is time for the politicians to hear.

The Donkey is the symbol for the Democratic Party, the Elephant for the Republican. Let a Torch be the symbol for Enlightenment, inside politics and out. We need more Independents in Congress.

The Church is a refuge for the faithful from the world of Darkness that Humanity has created. The last two years could have been much worse, with rioting in the streets and mass destitution. We have much to be grateful for — God’s Guiding Hand in our Democracy.

Billy Graham has never had a hint of scandal, personally or professionally. Why can’t there be more leaders like him? Billy Graham, God’s Guiding Hand.

Easter, a time for Renewal, Reflection, Transformation. Will the Christ Within be revealed? Will the world rejoice or continue its downward spiral?

We will change lives. God is leading us into The Promised Land.

It’s important to remember that Religion is not God but the dogma of man. And God’s Law is for Justice, Fairness and Truth. That, too, is our goal.

Religion is part of the backbone of America. It helped make us strong, but religion has become distorted, skewed to the Right with principles not universally shared. God is not a Republican or a Democrat, not a Liberal or a Conservative. But God reigns supreme in the hearts of Humanity. Let us follow the dictates of our conscience and America will be great again.

Can our conscience support the war in Iraq? Can our conscience support poverty and the present health care reform bill? Can our conscience support a Government we no longer trust? Reform must be an inside job.

Survival of the fittest. Can we really say that after bailing out AIG and the banking industry? Then why should we use such callousness when referring to the millions who lost their jobs, in part due to others’ carelessness and greed?

Moral reform is needed, too, inside the home and out.

Let me be the conscience of America. Let me be the mirror that holds up our flaws for us to see, not in hatred and disdain, but in Truth and Honesty. There is decay in our Land, there is rot in our schools, when teachers are more concerned with their power than the future of their students.

War, poverty, corruption. Do we really like what we have created? Do we really like what is perpetuated? Do we really like the direction in which we are headed? Annihilation in only a few more generations? It is time to return to God. It is time to do things differently — from the inside out. We can be whole. We can be great. We can prosper in the Land of Opportunity once again.

Discord is not the way of God, Peace is. War is not the way of God, Unity is. Profanity is not the way of God, Love is. Much must change and not stay the same to bring Heaven to Earth.

Transformation is the Way of God.

I’ve realized that most people have no idea how to change their lives. May this Book help.

Generosity connects one to the Light. Unconditional Love connects one to the Light. Gratitude connects one to the Light. May more people connect to the Love and Light of God and we shall know Peace on Earth.

Generosity, Love and Gratitude and our world will be changed forever, as if in the twinkling of an eye.

Religion and politics. The most powerful influence of man. Religion and politics have helped shape our world. Religion and politics can help change it, first in the minds of men.

Politics and Religion, the opiate of the people — which has become their nightmare.

Government is no longer “of the people, by the people, for the people.” And too many religions foster dissension, hatred and fear. It is not what God intended in His Garden of Eden, the Earth that God made.

God transcends Politics. God transcends Religion. Seek Truth, Justice and Equality of Opportunity. Then you will find God.

There will always be the poor, Jesus said so Himself. But we perpetuate it through our ignorance and discrimination. Through our education or lack thereof. We have never attempted to eradicate poverty on a massive scale — not through throwing more money at it, but through Reform. Not through more welfare checks and food stamps, but a real chance for a better life. Hope springs eternal where there is faith in God and a Plan, the synthesis of the best of Politics and Religion.

A flat 10% tax, no deductions and no exemptions. It’s fair, equitable and will stimulate the economy. And the same for corporations — without Federal subsidies, which perpetuate the status quo. Too much has been hidden for too long in paper trails and layers of bureaucracy. Transparency must now prevail. A lot of inequities are hidden in the Tax Code.

A 10% tax. The poor and the wealthy finally treated equally.

10% of everything, even inheritances and insurance proceeds, is a small price to pay for our solvency. And paying only 10% to a smaller Federal Government will make getting back on our feet easier. 10% of all income — from whatever source — will be sent to the IRS before disbursement to the recipient. Give unto Caesar what is Caesar’s.

Loans were made, houses bought and sold that shouldn’t have been, that is undeniable. But it wasn’t to further the American dream, but to profit. And debts were packaged and repackaged and resold, all for the same reason. Culpability is a two-way street, why are the homeowners the only ones to suffer? And why are banks and lending institutions allowed to foreclose on homes that will sit idle for months and months? Why are they allowed to sell them on courthouse steps for a pittance, when if that same amount had been offered to the homeowner they might have been able to remain — a family intact, with children and pets, with a chance to recover. After all, we’re all in this soup together and banks are partially to blame, not just the homeowner.

Instead of bailing out the banks and lending institutions, set up a Temporary Mortgage Payment Program to pay half the mortgage due on owner-occupied homes in foreclosure for people who have lost their jobs. Surely half a mortgage payment is better than none, and mandate that the mortgage holders honor it. It may give them enough stability and liquidity to hold on during these tough times of transition, until the economy gets back on its feet. It’s better to prevent the disruption in the first place than to deal with the repercussions later. And taking over the mortgage payment for 12 months for owner-occupied residences will give families a chance to get back on their feet financially. We can get through this if we work together. And while the details are being worked out, freeze all foreclosures so no one is evicted from their home. They are not the only ones responsible for their predicament, they are just the weakest link. This Plan is a better use of our taxpayer money than another corporate bailout. It provides some foundation for millions of Americans, not just dumping more funds into some black hole — our financial institutions.

We’re in a time of transition, that’s all this is, and transition can be painful and scary sometimes. But we will survive and we will learn from our mistakes and go on to be a stronger, more solid democracy, one that doesn’t confuse profits with fairness, corporations with individuals, liberties with responsibilities. We will grow and prosper in the years to come. That, too, is God’s Plan. We’ll be fine, because God has ordained it.

And to those people on the brink of foreclosure, this is a time to do things differently. Don’t spend all you make, set something aside from every paycheck — or welfare payment — some to God for His Beneficence, some to savings. Everyone needs at least six months of living expenses drawing compound interest somewhere. Perhaps if banks or credit unions offered that kind of incentive, we’d have more savings in this country and we’d all be better off. Perhaps our “New Rules” will require compound interest on savings or trusts, and simple on credit card debt, instead of the other way around. We must do things differently now for a firm foundation.

Our Economy is not immune from the Law of Cause and Effect and havoc has been created through credit default swaps, subprime mortgages and derivatives, hedge funds and speculation. Nothing is neutral, in our financial markets or in our homes.