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Queen Elizabeth II’s passing suffers a great loss of a level headed caring and dynamic world leader.    Having met with numerous world leaders including American Presidents.  Having dealt with economic crisis, wars, the joining and backing out of the EU. And more recently a worldwide pandemic.

Queen Elizabeth II leaves behind a family including grandchildren and great grandchildren. Her rule was that of a Resilient leader from a young age.  Capturing the intrigue of the county of England and the world.  Queen Elizabeth II instilled “service” during her rein. Not just service, but dedicated service!       

With 7 decades of service to her county and the world. Thank you Queen Elizabeth II for your service.

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It seems like there is so much that is happening these days.  It is difficult to sort out everything that is bombarding us all.  A pandemic, changing climate, inflation,  a divided nation and now a war in Europe!  We just don’t know what effect this will have on us long term.  All we can deal is would be the near term effects on us.  Keeping things in perspective is the best way to handle life these days.   Let Resilience build you up through all of this. Have a positive outlook, take care of yourself, have a support network, live life with meaning and purpose and address problems that will arise.

As it appears the Pandemic is winding down, there are still precautions that should be taken.    We have more tools bow to deal with COVID-19 now than two years ago. This is Resilience, that during a worldwide pandemic, that vaccine was developed for in record time.  A pandemic that affected the world economy’s including the US economy. Life will not return to what is was normal as before.  There will be long linger affects that will need to be addressed.   

As evidenced by the events in Eastern Europe, while the pandemic is subsided and economy, aside from inflation, is actually recovering.  The forces of jealousy and greed are flaring.   Fear of a culture that is thriving and living free.  Fear of a success of a free and sovereign nation.  This is Resilience, that a worldwide coalition is as strong as it needs to be to. Without a wider conflict escalating thus far.  Let’s all stop and think about the next best step.

In the log term we have the midterm elections. With the current administration doing an excellent job on the economy With the Infrastructure Bill passing creating jobs in several sectors of the economy. Sure inflation is out of control but is not the current administrations doing. The predecessor to the current administration gave large tax breaks to the wealthy. The supply chain issue resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic has contributed to the current inflation issue we are confronting.

As we celebrate the National 4th of July holiday, we do so as a divided nation. Recent Supreme Court actions have half the country fearful, confuse and uncertain what the future holds. The other half winning decades of effort and determination, aren’t exactly celebrating, in fact hint and other intended actions. Paying attention to what is going on, is vital to the how the future actions and events may transpire.

The power of many can create a real change. A course that will work for all of us. To be fair and caring while adhering to laws and precedent that has shaped out great country for neatly two and a half centuries. Let the wheels of justice turn and my our Republic carry on, If we can keep it.

Happy July 4th 2022

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Together we are stronger in these challenging times we need to come together and work through the challenges ever mounting. We are in yet another surge with COVID-19, reeling form the pull out from Afghanistan. Suffering the ravages of climate change with wild fires in the West and flooding from the Gulf of Mexico to the North East. And the 20th anniversary of the World Trade Center attacks on September 11, 2001. We need to support on anther in our personal lives, in social circles, in the work place and in the heart. This is were Resilience starts!

Through out the past 18 plus months, during the 2020/21 pandemic a lot of isolation as be forced an everyone. Even if you wanted to do something closures and limits were in place. Take out took the place of eating out, grocery stores had limited and special hours. We humans are social beings, needing to interact. For many social media was the only way to contact distant relatives and friends. Television and entertainment took on social media as a means to connect with isolated hosts and guests.

Now that things are opening up and more of us become vaccinated. We can interact in person more in larger outdoor crowds and eating out not take out. I myself been to have a couple of postponed concerts and a recent NHL hockey game. All had available seats with very few wearing masks. There are still those who feel isolated and unsure how to deal with how they are feeling. Particular younger people and school aged children who haven’t experienced a lot of the life’s challenges older people have experienced.

Due to the limited social interactions, weather if be from reduced hour or loss of a job, remote learning for both grammar/high schools, colleges/universities. The challenges and stress are affecting many, mentally, physically and socially. Are bringing a high demand for emotional and physiological counseling. If you think you need help. Don’t hesitate to seek the counsel and comfort of a friend or loved on. Or seek professional help if you need it!

Resilience is a mindset that allows you to recover from set backs and challenges that seem to large to handle. Through social interaction weather it be family and loved ones, friends or co-workers, student or teacher. Or just you, we all ave the ability to develop and experience Resilience.

With as a good social network to and living life with a meaning purpose. You are using three of the Five Factors of Resilience. This is a good place to be in your Resilience. It does take some works and some self-reflection. The journey is yours to start, so get GOING!

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There is a new hope, a sense of change, moving toward a goal that is achievable. We are in a new era of life with COVID-19. A once in a hundred year opportunity, an opportunity to yo do something better. Better for all of mankind and prosperity for each individual. To grow Resilience coming out of the failings of a global pandemic. Exposing the weaknesses in our preservation, distribution and utilization of resources.

Resilience is the ability to recover from life’s challengers, hurdles and challenges. Weather it be the loss of a loved one or a job loss, stressed relationships, home schooling, lack of regular social contact. Resilience can help with coping adjusting to your loss and to start the rebuilding process.

The current economic stimulus has planted the seed of hope. With the stimulus package passed earlier this year. People are getting the financial that so many need. COVID-19 vaccines are plentiful. Plentiful enough that we should share our access with a need world.

One of the Five Indicators of Resilience is thinking positive thoughts.

Positive outlook – Being positive is important to allow your thoughts and emotions to settle down. It allows you to de stress, you can’t think clearly when you are stressed. Stress comes from how you react to a given situation or uncontrollable event.  Reduce the stress by take a deep breath count to ten and take control of your emotions and thoughtfully consider your best response! Doing that will give you a since of purposes and drive toward bouncing back.   

With as a good social network to and living life with a meaning purpose. You are using three of the Five Factors of Resilience. This is a good place to be in your Resilience. It does take some works and some self-reflection. The journey is yours to start, so get GOING!

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(1 )Department of State’s Center of Excellence in Foreign Affairs Resilience (CEFAR).

(2 )https://www.afsa.org/enhancing-resilience

There are “Five Leading Indicators of Resilience” (1), knowing and understanding these indicators is a good start toward building a path using your Resilience.    Five Leading Indicators of Resilience are self-care, active problem-solving, positive outlook, meaning and purpose, and social support.  That when nurtured by “enhancing these aspects of one’s life will increase personal resilience and, in turn, bolster the capacity to handle challenges”.      

     Self-care – One of the most important part of handling unexpected stressful challenges, is to take care of yourself.  Your personal health, be it physical, emotional or mental need to be maintained.  It is something that only you can do for yourself and take control.  By addressing any known issues you have, you are potentially avoiding future problems.

      Active problem-solving – Develop a plan to address what the challenge may be.  Keeping you mind focused on dealing with the issue will help take you attention off the challenge and work toward a resolution.   Start a plan and set obtainable goals, breaking the plan into manageable parts.  Achieving a number of smaller goals will help build your confidence to move toward the final goal.

     Positive outlook – Being positive is important to allow your thoughts and emotions to settle down. It allows you to destress, you can’t think clearly when you are stressed. Stress comes from how you react to a given situation or uncontrollable event.  Reduce the stress by take a deep breath count to ten and take control of your emotions and thoughtfully consider your best response! Doing that will give you a since of purposes and drive toward bouncing back.   

     Meaning and purpose-Everyone needs a purpose, a reason to get out of bed in the morning.  Weather it being going to work or school, having a social group activity or a hobby to focus on.  Once you have digested the circumstances or source of distress, which can take time in a drawn out event which we are all facing,   Step back and develop your next action is acting with a purpose.  The best action is acting in a meaningful way.

     Social support – Social interactions and meaningful connected relationships are essential to building you support network and personal resilience.  Drawing on your support connections like family members, co-workers, member of clubs or groups you belong to.  If you are is school or college you have teachers and class mates.  Being able to talk to people you trust and know you personally.  They help you gain a different perspective of the situation.   

Five Factors of Resilience, where to start.  Each of us has the ability to develop proper perspective utilizing these five steps.  We are experiencing an event that will have last repercussions.  Putting this event in a positive perspective and reacting logically.  While many things may be out of control.  You can only control how you respond.  Now is the time to start building a path to being Resilient in life.  Apply the Five Factors of Resilience.

Good governance has 8 major characteristics. It is participatory, consensus oriented, accountable, transparent, responsive, effective and efficient, equitable and inclusive and follows the rule of law. It assures that corruption is minimized, the views of minorities are taken into account and that the voices of the most vulnerable in society are heard in decision-making. It is also responsive to the present and future needs of society.

1. Participation

Participation by both men and women is a key cornerstone of good governance. Participation could be either direct or through legitimate intermediate institutions or representatives. It is important to point out that representative democracy does not necessarily mean that the concerns of the most vulnerable in society would be taken into consideration in decision making. Participation needs to be informed and organized. This means freedom of association and expression on the one hand and an organized civil society on the other hand.

2. Rule of law

Good governance requires fair legal frameworks that are enforced impartially. It also requires full protection of human rights, particularly those of minorities. Impartial enforcement of laws requires an independent judiciary and an impartial and incorruptible police force.

3. Transparency

Transparency means that decisions taken and their enforcement are done in a manner that follows rules and regulations. It also means that information is freely available and directly accessible to those who will be affected by such decisions and their enforcement. It also means that enough information is provided and that it is provided in easily understandable forms and media.

4. Responsiveness

Good governance requires that institutions and processes try to serve all stakeholders within a reasonable timeframe.

5. Consensus oriented

There are several actors and as many view points in a given society. Good governance requires mediation of the different interests in society to reach a broad consensus in society on what is in the best interest of the whole community and how this can be achieved. It also requires a broad and long-term perspective on what is needed for sustainable human development and how to achieve the goals of such development. This can only result from an understanding of the historical, cultural and social contexts of a given society or community.

6. Equity and inclusiveness

A society’s well being depends on ensuring that all its members feel that they have a stake in it and do not feel excluded from the mainstream of society. This requires all groups, but particularly the most vulnerable, have opportunities to improve or maintain their well being.

7. Effectiveness and efficiency

Good governance means that processes and institutions produce results that meet the needs of society while making the best use of resources at their disposal. The concept of efficiency in the context of good governance also covers the sustainable use of natural resources and the protection of the environment.

8. Accountability

Accountability is a key requirement of good governance. Not only governmental institutions but also the private sector and civil society organizations must be accountable to the public and to their institutional stakeholders. Who is accountable to whom varies depending on whether decisions or actions taken are internal or external to an organization or institution. In general an organization or an institution is accountable to those who will be affected by its decisions or actions. Accountability cannot be enforced without transparency and the rule of law.

How to achieve good governance

Good governance, to be effective and sustainable, must be anchored in a vigorous working democracy which respects the rule of law, a free press, energetic civil society organizations and effective and independent public bodies such as the Commission for Human Rights and Good Governance, Prevention of Corruption Bureau and the Fair Trade Commission. The Commission is important in ensuring the promotion and protection of human rights, but also in ensuring both transparency and accountability on the part of the government. Good governance requires transparency and efficiency also in different government agencies.

At the political level democratic practices, including transparency in policy making and administration, are important aspects of good governance. This is signified by a pluralistic political system that allows the existence of diversity in political and ideological opinions. No wonder that good governance is said to be more easily achieved and guaranteed in a multi-party system than in a mono-party system. It also means the holding of regular elections applying the principle of universal franchise. In order to qualify as democratic, elections must be free and fair.

Good governance deals with the nature and limits of state power. The doctrine of the separation of powers is therefore relevant in the establishment of whether or not a country has a political system that is responsive to good governance. The doctrine of the separation of powers is based on the acceptance that there are three main categories of government functions: legislative, executive, and judicial. Corresponding to these are the three main organs of government in a state – the Legislature, the Executive and the Judiciary. The doctrine insists that these three powers and functions of government in a free democracy must be kept separate and exercised by separate organs of the state.

Conclusion

From the above discussion it should be clear that good governance is an ideal which is difficult to achieve in its totality. Very few countries and societies have come close to achieving good governance in its totality. However, to ensure sustainable human development, actions must be taken to work towards this ideal with the aim of making it a reality.

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Congratulation, we’ve made it through 2020!! In sum what of at in a precocious state. Seemingly with little guidance or direction. The knowledge is there and the will is there. What is needed now is Governance to proceed forward. We are experiencing unprecedented times as events and challenges continue to mount. It is important in times like these to stay focused on the hope that drives us all to continue the fight, the challenges faced together and individually. The drive of human nature that keeps us reaching to better ourselves. To be better at achieving opportunity reaching for the future.

Now that the election and the holidays are behind us, as a nation a new year is here and vaccines is now being distributed nationally and worldwide. We collectively need to some deep soul searching. There is a saying I once heard “we get the government we deserve” (1). We need to ask our self’s what kind of a country do we want to be? What king of government do we want? Throughout my life I have viewed the United States of America to be a beacon of hope and freedom! Hope and freedom that so many people around the world look toward as a bastion of freedom. A society that understands and embraces human rights of all it citizens. And of those who are fallen in difficult times, struggle a livable wage, come from the wrong side of the tracks or oppressed by the governments.

Every two years we as a nation come together as a collective to decide how our country is managed. She will make to decision that ultimately affect us all. This election cycles give us an opportunity to improve areas that need improving. Remove representatives that do not consider and stand up for the needs of the electorate they represent. And implement a united strategy move the county forward, to include all. This is where Governance is important. Governance within our government or any civil society, which is the action or manner of governing. Is largely brought by the person who is elected or appointed to that office.

This is why it is important to elect the right individuals to represent us.  Someone who shares concern for issues that are important for you, me and everyone.  We must elect candidates that practice and instill Governance. The definition of governance: Establishment of policies, and continuous monitoring of their proper implementation, by the members of the governing body of an organization. It includes the mechanisms required to balance the powers. 

These are ethics that we all aspire to. A government that is responsive to the concerns of the electorate for the improvement and involvement of all. This could be a basis for achieving national Resilience. Bouncing back from this COVID-19 pandemic as a nation. The new leadership that is on the horizon needs to adhere to Governance by consensus. This means to by general agreement and considering the view of opposing opinions. Not just allying with those you agree with.

We each have a responsibility to participate in the government we have elected. Communicating with you elected representatives is vital to shaping how the government operates. Civics the understanding and involvement in government by its constituents. If we as citizens don’t regularly communicate with our representatives. Whether it be local government and school boards, state and federal government. Who is guiding the decision being made? Lobbyist, pundits, industry leaders, or us, their constituents? Open communication is how we can get the government we deserve and allow to exist. Our democracy is an ongoing experiment in self-rule of its peoples.

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      Well here we are, still experiencing a global pandemic that has affected everyday life globally.  While countries slowly open to businesses, commerce and a more “Normal” existence.  Some countries are more successful than others. However when earth shattering events, such as we have all experienced with the economic down fall and the racial tension witnessed before our very eyes. Not to mention the senseless loss of George Floyd’s life, makes you pause and wonder how did we get here and how do we move on? 

     It’s like the whole World has had a RESET button pushed.  It is like we are all in a worldwide time out, while we watch the facade of society fall away.  Through history, societies have not treated it’s citizens equitably.   This pandemic has exposes the weaknesses and flaws of how systematically, people are unfairly denied basic needs of life!  Like a quality education to prepare for advancing job opportunities, and real jobs with livable incomes.   Access to reliable affordable and consistent health care.  Access to mental health counseling and follow up care. Access to affordable housing with a path toward home ownership, a fundamental goal of any human being. And being able to live without burdensome debit!   These are all areas that can easily be address by funding programs that help build personal Resilience, community Resilience and build an economy based on build people up.  We can do this together, individually.

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     This Blog, Making Life Resilient, is about personal Resilience.  However Resilience comes in many flavors “The Resilience Cycle” Sept 27, 2019″.  There is economic resilience, which many economies experience.  There is community resilience, like after a natural disaster such a hurricane.  And there is national resilience, which is needed now. The economic stimulus recently enacted is a good start. But more needs to be done!  Helping individuals increasing their Resilience, will create community Resilience. 

     There are many people suffering during these unsettled times, people with inadequate incomes to support a comfortable life style.  Many of whom lost their job and in many cases also lost their health coverage. This accounts for the more than 50,000,000 Americans due to the COVID-19 pandemic shut down, which we are still experiencing.   

     What can you personally do to help build Resilience?  Looking at the Resilience Factors “Factors of Resilience (1) where to start” May 17,2020″. Self-care is important.  How is this affecting you and your family? You will notice that not everyone is affected in the same way. 

                                     

1. If you are adversely affected take care of your immediate needs.  If you lost your job apply for unemployment.  Activate your support network! Family, friends and social groups, lift each other up!  Most cities and municipalities have 211 service.  Calling 211 you can get assistance with food, housing, and employment, health care, counseling and more.    You need to take care of yourself and immediate household.  Asses your personal situation, evaluate a budget.  If you don’t have a budget, now is a good time to start one.  By doing this you are using “Active problem-solving”, which will help you to have a positive outlook.
2. If you are not adversely affected, as many households and families or individuals are not as affected as others.  Have Meaning and purpose in what you do.  Being socially distance is important to stay safe agonist the COVID-19 virus.  Follow your local government and health department guide lines.  At the same time we need to support the economy and local businesses.  Likewise, established stores and services (travel, hotels, restaurants/cafes’ entertainment, etc.).  As we try to move toward a new normal, we need to safely come out of shelter in place or safe at home in place.  Order take out on delivery as your budget allows.  If restaurants are  open, dine according to your comfort allows, making sure they are set safely.  And help others in you support network, neighborhood and community.    
3. Stay socially connected while being safe with others your encounter.  A lot of those working are telecommuting via Skye and Zoom to stay productive with work.    You can also connect with family and friends on line or by phone.  Heck you can even write a letter.   Be connected also means going for walks, enjoy parks and shopping for necessities.  That is the normal that can build up your personal, financial and community Resilience.
4. We have all witnessed the protests, resulting from the racial and social injustices, in many states and cities nationwide.  And rightly so!  The ongoing events of the past six months should be an eye opener.  We all have had the RESET button pushed.  And going back to “Normal”,  is quickly a rear view mirror event.  Being Resilient starts with understanding your reaction to the event/events.  This is what you/we have control over.  Take stock of what is happening and act accordingly, Making Life Resilient.    

 

We can do this together, individually as one nation.  Stay vigilant building Resilience in yourself and those around you.  A simple smile can make another person’s day.    A kind gesture to help those in need around you, support community organizations that are important to you.  We can all be involved in the process of recovery and  build toward a positive inclusive rebound!