B. Refugees Refugees: languaging disaster after Hurricane Katrina

Language is a behavior potentially under our control, and a powerful ring is the way to act on the world, and how the world affects us. And 'how to express our thoughts and feelings, and also influences our thoughts and feelings. Probably can not make sense without a thought, and that thought is framed in words - coming from inside our heads, or words of others.

Block physical force, language is how to get what we want to influence, motivate, inspire, forbid, gain sympathy or support, encourage, value or devalue, and do happen - in other words, as we move into the world and ourselves.
Have a word for something that allows us to "know" and gives us a sense of power over it. It allows us to know "it" from "something else", and choose strategies to cope.

Language is the power of "naming" and this is the power of the secret or the name of the Lord. Something must be very powerful to not have a name, and we must be very unpowerful not know, or not be able to use it. Arriving to say is, coming to know "who is driven from power.

It 's a great moment in life when a child learns the word "no." Instead of pushing it away, averting his eyes, scream, cry, or hit, can say "NO" and - at least sometimes - what the crime will go away.

This is the power.

The power of language.

And when we name our anger came from fear (instead of a mish mash or beat feelings or temples), then we can face it and move forward power. Anger, as they say, is a good way of knowing what we want, even if not a good way to get it.

Those of us who lived through the "gender revolution in the U.S. (in terms of" all men are created equal "and" [t] he ") knows the power of language and how it both influences and is influenced by feelings, attitudes and values.

You may also have experienced this, if you decided after the assertiveness training in the 70s, to quit using the word "but" and replace "and" in every instance. Maybe you took a whole year to stop thinking "but" automatically, but chances are you've noticed a difference in your thinking and behavior after it became aware of a habit, and changed.

LANGUAGE AND Katrina

Consider how you and others around you are talking about events surrounding Hurricane Katrina. What happened is this: Hurricane Katrina is the third most intense hurricane to make landall United States. The early morning of August 29. 2005, eyewalls touched by Katrina from New Orleans, Louisiana and landed in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi.

These are the facts. The rest, as for the reporting of each case may be, and is usually interpreted, has reportedly drawn up, commented, embellished, told lies, lied, exaggerated down-played, assigned emotional meaning, Given reviews value, and so on. It can also be "used for various purposes, depending on the reporting one - for sympathy, outrage, for money, to encourage action to discredit, to support, to criticize and blame, and any number of other purposes.

The words we use in reporting about the hurricane personally, as a nation and as a world, will be influential. Who said this language? The media? Leaders? You and me? The words used will shape your thinking, so pay attention and accept or reject, but recognize your ability to choose and be aware of or has what it takes in, and what you put out.

According to the Global Language Monitor (http://www.languagemonitor.com/), a fascinating website, this is the way it took place in global communications, to word / term of use:

Disaster is used more often. Then the Bible. (The Times of London "... a town of 6,800 corpses, where lie amid a scene of devastation of the Bible").
The next event is global warming. (Der Spiegel reported: "... the German Environment Minister Trittin Jrgen remains unshakable in his assertion that Hurricane Katrina is linked to global warming and the U.S. refusal to cut emissions.") So, in this order, is Hiroshima / nuclear destruction, disaster, holocaust, apocalypse and the end of the world.

How about these different terms? What are the characteristics? What have emotional connotations, that is, how do you react to them? How do you feel? What is "fact" and what is "descriptive"? As you sort through the data, you're discriminating because of the embellishment and comment? Are considering the possible prejudices of those who report?

They are the survivors of the hurricane displaced, refugees or survivors of the cyclone? What difference does that term is used? Consider your emotional reaction to each. Various terms are used to manipulate emotionally charged your reactions.
Why not take some time today
to apply this thinking / feeling today as a paradigm to talk and listen to those around you.

· E 'your choice of emotionally loaded words? Incendiary, for example ("Try moving once more television and you're grounded for a week.") Or depressing ("There's no point even talking about it. There's nothing you can do." )

· E 'passive? ("I'd sure like a new computer, but I'd never give me one.")

· It is intimidating, the other designed to scare and silence ("If I wanted your opinion I would ask first. Just stay out."

· It is the victim of language? ("This always happens to me because I am a star-sneech bellief?")

· E 'politically correct, aka neutral emotion and value judgments? Want it?

From your first smile like a child, and the first time pronounced "But but" we were learning how to work in the world with language. And the first time your mom says "good boy" to you when you ate your peas and you've done, you have been in production for the language. It 'a powerful tool. Use it wisely.

Turning scarcity thinking Abundance Thinking: Hurricane Katrina's Lesson for the rest of us

The devastation that has rocked the Gulf Coast recently is almost unimaginable, is not it? I know these are extraordinary circumstances, but the looting that took place made me reflect on why some people take what they want and why some people only take what they need.

It seems that those who come from a place of scarcity take what they want, perhaps in spite of what they need. But those who come from a place of abundance in their hearts and minds, take only what they need.

As a coach who helps service professionals only attract plenty of customers, I think there was little a lot '. (I myself faced monster that at one point!) A disaster like Katrina can move our thoughts almost immediately by the fear of never being enough to be overwhelmingly grateful for what they have. I'm sure many of you can check thanks for your health, your loved ones, your home and your pantry full, at least.

What do you think scarcity is not to us:

Scarcity thinking makes us treasure. For example, you "save" some clothes to wear only for special occasions? Yet, when it is decided that the opportunity is "good enough" to wear it, it is fashionable or not is in some form or another state which makes it more wearable? Why not just take it out and enjoy it now? Because there is that little voice that says you might have something to replace this one if you spilled something on it, or got torn or otherwise damaged, right?

Scarcity thinking prevents us from giving. And not to put a plug in everything that the universe wants to send our way. One of the mantras in the Client Abundance coaching programs is "Giver's Get." In other words, the more you give - your time, your skills, your compassion, your help and support, and yes, your money - the more you get back. It may not always take the same form, but it's true ... more you give, the more you get.

For example, some years ago there was a family in our community who lost everything in a fire. I did not know them and things were tight for us right now, but I wrote a small check and a note with my prayer. A few weeks later, I received a project that was three times the fees I had ever received to date.

What do you think is plenty for us:

And this is what I think is plenty for us. Opens up possibilities and opportunities that would never be able to know if we were not open to receiving them, to accept the concept that there is enough for everyone, and that we are good enough to merit not only abundance, but to want it as well!

The best part of 'donors get' conviction is not even have to believe it happens in your life.

Now, think about what would you do if you found yourself in similar situations, like Hurricane Katrina has devastated so many people. Would you take only what you need? Want to give everything he had left for another? Want to try to restore everything that was "borrowed" in some other way? Recognize when your thoughts come from a place of not having enough, or know that there is always more than enough.

At the moment, decide to live life with the thought and action abundance. Complete the following exercises and watch the abundance flow your way:

1. What is an action that could take to move from scarcity thinking to abundance thinking?

2. You need a physical reminder to change your thinking? An elastic wrist shot that whenever you find yourself falling into scarcity thinking can do wonders in a very short amount of time!

3. Repeat every morning and evening - with feeling!: Embracing the richness and abundance embraces me.

You feel a change in your thinking already? Well! Now, there's something - money, blood, time, clothing - that would give the relief effort that may feel uncomfortable, as you make this change in thinking but you know that feel good once you've done so ? Commit today to just one thing. I promise you will return to you in ways that you can not even imagine.

Investment Asias New Jewel

China is in its glory, now look to the future.

Let's discuss an Asian country that could provide the second great bull market of the 21st century - an opportunity that has the potential to be a better investment than even China!

Like China, this country has been stuck with a failed economic system for over 50 years. It 'been a bureaucratic, socialist state which led to weak growth and hampered entrepreneurship and initiative. Famine, lack of investment, and poverty were the result.

But in the early 1990s, the country has changed course and began to open up its economy in the world. rates of staff in the country marginal tax rate fell from 50% to less than 30%. Tariffs and import quotas were reduced, exports are growing at a rate of 20% per year, with America being its largest market. Only 10% of its economy depends on international trade, somehow insulated from external shocks. The banking system is much improved, and loans have dropped to less than 4% of total bank loans. Has rapidly moved from a deficit of balance of payments accumulated 135 billion U.S. dollars in foreign reserves.

Unlike China, is a functioning democracy with respect for property rights and the rule of law. Many of its citizens have English as their mother tongue. Financial markets has also more advanced than China, and a stock market established in 1870, has 6,000 listed companies.

All demographics and right macro trends

It 'a very young nation with 80% of its population under 45 and - this is amazing - 25% of all persons under 25 and in the world live in this country a! Its citizens are thrifty with money to spend at a rate of 28% savings to support capital investment. Consumer credit is rapidly becoming available and fueling more consumer spending and retail sales amounted to 180 billion U.S. dollars last year.

Economic growth is already impressive 8.2% last year and 7% in 2005. GDP per capita adjusted for price is greater than that of China and its rate of GDP growth has averaged 6% over the past 10 years. Fifty per cent of its production comes from services and world-class IT, media advertising, entertainment and pharmaceutical expertise.

the country's space program has launched 12 rockets consecutive without incident and put the world's first satellite into orbit mapping graphics earlier this year. E 'became a close ally of the United States recently signed a defense pact and placing a huge order with Boeing, while considering the purchase advanced F-16 and F-18 fighters. President Bush, not a great traveler, he plans to stress the importance of strong bilateral ties to visit this country by the end of this year.

Most populous democracy in the world 's

You've probably guessed by now that the country we are discussing is India - the largest democracy in the world.

Certainly India has its challenges: the large infrastructure needs, red tape and a frustrating tendency for the government to hang on large companies, to name a few. Still, compared to China, India does not get much attention if not for the issue of outsourcing and is - for now - largely under the radar screen of even many sophisticated investors. India, 30 company Bombay Sensitive Index (Sensex) index was up 22% this year and broke the 8,000 barrier just last week. Most of the purchases was made by foreign institutional investors from the United States and, more recently, Japan.

The challenge with investing in India right now evaluations of leading companies and limited investment options. Assessment is always a little 'in front of you with commercial enterprises Sensex approximately 14-16 times projected earnings next year versus 11 times for emerging markets in general.

Morgan Stanley India Fund (IIF) is a closed-end fund that invests in blue chips in India and 97% in the last 12 months and 39% so far this year. It 's a bit expensive right now and trades at a premium of 14% to net asset value so caution is recommended until the award is reduced to the historical average to a low single digit. There are only eleven Indian ADRs trading on U.S. exchanges and are also expensive and trade at a premium price on the market price in India. The only exception could be Tata Motors (TTM), which trades on the NYSE at a price of $ 11.50, has a dividend yield of 4% and markets about 13 times 2006 consensus earnings estimates.

How to play opportunities

Information is available to help you navigate to invest in Asia-Pacific region. Unfortunately, many of us rely on the newspaper and evening news. There are no sources, such as the "Asia Investor Intelligence", which give much more educated and specific advice.

So if you act now? For investors the right, there are long-short funds that focus more on small-and medium-sized companies India, which tend to be much better values, have not participated in the recent run up in prices and are even more isolated from global capital flows. These funds can also hedge against companies with unsustainable valuations and pillow inevitable pullback in the market. Be patient - there is no doubt will be great investment opportunities and new investment vehicles to take advantage of this great secular bull market.

India presents investors the opportunity of a lifetime and its democratic government, stronger financial system, market interest rates and history of compliance and intellectual property rights can make a game better in the long term in China.

Jumpstart for Jakarta

Pie Cutters and Pie Bakers

There are two types of political leaders: pie cutters and pie bakers. Pie cutters attain and maintain power by slicing the economic pie to placate opponents and reward friends. Pie bakers focus on making the big economic pie so that the whole country moves forward.

Indonesian President Yudhoyono, a combination of General, intellectual and bureaucrat, was a bit 'of both during his first 11 months in office. But with the economic crisis caused by a weakening rupiah, a stock market swoon, and budget busting petro subsidies, he needs to quickly plant it in the cake baking class.

The oven is ready

Many classified Indonesia as a relatively poor country, but I beg to differ. I took a tour to Indonesia from tip to tip and is a country with many resources and great promise. Rich in natural resources, talented and young population, strategically positioned to benefit from Asian growth, a size three times the population of Texas and fourth largest in the world. As a relatively young democracy and developing economy lacks an important ingredient for economic growth: capital and a fiscal system to allocate it wisely.

'S concentrate on one important Indonesia asset that could dramatically jumpstart its economy and stock market while unleashing resources for badly needed health education and infrastructure. This activity is oil and natural gas. There has been much in the press about the staggering burden of fuel subsidies: $ 7 billion in 2004 and about 14 billion U.S. dollars expected by 2005. A deal must be struck quickly: sharply reduce fuel subsidies and, in turn, increase spending on education and health projects, such as urgent polio immunization programs.

Light the fire

But perhaps most important issue of fuel subsidies is that Indonesian energy production is far below its potential.

The way in which oil production has been treated in recent years is worse than an error and is close to a crime. Indonesia has 10 billion barrels of proven reserves and potential oil and 180 billion cubic meters of proven reserves and potential. However, Indonesia, the only Asian member of OPEC, became a net oil importer in 2004.

Signs that the ignition is broken

This production shortfall is mainly due to underinvestment and delays in awarding contracts for exploration and production. Let's look at an example, Exxon Mobil CEPU block the project. Exxon Mobil has operated in Indonesia for a century and has invested 17 billion U.S. dollars in the country, decided to explore the CEPU dormant years ago and using advanced technology, has found proven oil reserves of 600 million barrels and 1.7 billion cubic meters of gas. Ready to invest 3 billion U.S. dollars to develop the project was expected to go on for two years as state-owned energy company Pertamania Indonesia has been haggling over issues like the government's insistence on a $ 400 million signing bonus before. That's right, he wants 400 million U.S. dollars from Exxon Mobil, the first risk of 3 billion U.S. dollars of shareholders' capital for the development of block CEPU. Meanwhile, the Indonesian oil production levels have dropped to less than 900,000 barrels per day!

At peak production, would provide the GOI CEPU $ 2,000,000 per day in revenues, adding 180 thousand barrels per day in daily production and eliminate gas shortages in East Java. There are other projects that could be moved forward and could lead to bake a total economic pie that could help to raise the whole Indonesian people. Moving ahead with these projects would jumpstart the economy and strengthen the confidence of foreign investors and capital. This is definitely a better choice than sharp increase in interest rates that stifle economic growth and makes badly needed capital even more expensive.

The fire is going to be Set

Our intelligence indicates that due to financial pressures on the Indonesian government, 30 - year of production sharing agreement will be signed this week. This will be a big step forward in solving energy deficit in Indonesia and reassure investors the government's commitment to market reform. I think the market will respond positively to this news, and recommended the fund closed Indonesian (IF) as the best vehicle to invest in Indonesia. E 'managed by Credit Suisse Asset Management and has come down from a March 2005 price of $ 6.99 and an 8% premium to net asset value a current price of $ 5.76 and a discount of 2% the net asset value. The Indonesia Stock Exchange was up 47% in 2004 and is now trading at about 11 times earnings which is in line with the MSCI Emerging Markets Index.

Poke the fire and for large Pies Future Abundance

Indonesia has taken the bold step to open its financial services sector to majority investment by international investors; Let's open up other sectors such as infrastructure and power. The most important reform to make Indonesia more attractive to international capital is to establish a clear and transparent approval process to cut red tape and corruption. Then launch a plan announced to privatize some of Indonesia's largest 145 state-owned companies to increase their profitability and raise more government revenue. Finally, why not follow ten other countries, implementing a flat tax to rein in bureaucracy, corruption and impede growth and productivity.

Cutting fuel subsidies, addressing pressing social needs, increasing oil production and privatization of state enterprises will put Indonesia back on the road to prosperity and progress.

Life Lessons from Katrina

During the last two weeks, like millions of others around the world have spent much time watching the horrific events taking place in New Orleans, Louisiana, unable and unwilling to believe what I saw was actually implemented in Member States USA.

And even though we often forget largest disaster after a few weeks, I think people will speak immediately after Hurricane Katrina for a long time to come.

Like many others, as the disaster unfolded, I assumed that because this was happening in the United States, the rescue response would be very quick and very organized. It was not.

Every time a major tragedy of this magnitude occurs, both the United States or elsewhere in the world, many people will re-examine how they live, and perhaps examining some of their most basic beliefs about what is really important

During the week that stranded evacuees waited in the heat and dirt, desperate for water and food, while others drowned in their homes as water levels rose, really struck me as I thought to myself this evening are my home in a safe city. Neither interests me is not present. Every time now I wanted a glass of water, was there. The air smelled good. I wan't afraid. I had to eat.

This tragedy reminds us that our true needs of human beings are so simple. And when our basic needs are met, our minds become restless and our minds start inventing other necessities for us. A new car. More money. A bigger house. A different couch. But these are not really needed, these are just wishes, desires, preferences. Most times you forget the difference between our needs and desires.

On television I saw a family that had nothing to call home, but a mattress on the floor in the basement of a church, but were some of the happiest people I have ever seen. Happy because they were alive, and they were together and had hope.

The crisis in New Orleans reminded us once again of what our basic needs. Food to eat when we are hungry and drink water when thirsty. Being able to live up to the night in a safe place. A sweet breath of fresh air.

Spending time with people who care and people who care about us. Being part of a community where we value and dignity. Having someone to take care of us when

As the consequences of the hurricane in New Orleans shows us, even our most basic needs are not guaranteed to be always there. If you have food to eat today, and clean water, and a safe place to live with your loved ones, you're lucky, and not just luck so superficial. Every day you wake up and your basic needs are met, is a gift for you, a miracle.

Hurricane Rita: A learning experience

It 'been a bit' since I last posted. Work and personal commitments have kept me busy.

For the first time in my life, I have to face a hurricane. This was a new experience for me, but like everything in life, you can learn from it.

Darla (my wife), Kristine (my daughter), Miss Ruby (86 years my mother in law), Olivia (Kristine 2 1 / 2 months ago Shishu) and I left Deer Park, Texas at 6:00 am on Thursday morning. It took six hours to get to the Great Southwest Equestrian Center in Katy. We traveled side streets Beltway 8, the streets of the city, and finally to Katy, where we stopped for a bathroom break.

Traffic was bumper to bumper, trying to hold together three vehicles took the strategy and planning that we have learned to be teachers, coaches and journalists for years.

After that we headed toward Interstate 10 and found it to be packed (as we knew it would). We took to the roadways and, as my father would say, went to clubs. Brookshire and finally got to the eastbound 10, when it was changed to the west.

It is only for traveling on the opposite side of the road. All you could see was the back of signs.

We arrived in Colombo around 5:00 and headed north on U.S. 71. The traffic was good to Smithville, and we returned to bumper to bumper traffic almost Austin.

Finally got to Austin at 9:00 pm, checked into our hotel and collapsed on the bed.

After two days of cutting timber, boarding house, to pack as we could, and drive for 15 hours, we have never been so tired in our lives.

It 's amazing how adversity brings everyone together. Some of our neighbors were also boarding and tapping out. It 'was very gratifying to see we all help each other.

If someone needed something, we were there for them, and they were there for us.

Darla, Kristine, and Ruby were real soldiers. Carla and Darla and Miss Ruby has gone through the '60s and Miss Ruby Alicia crossed in the '80s. They knew what to do, but it was all new to me and Kristine.

Darla was the best. Was first. We got together to develop a plan and got it. I knew that the women of Texas were tough, and Darla showed what he could do in an emergency. I've always been happy to have married a girl from Texas. My father told me that her marriage was the best thing I ever did.

As parents, we tried our best to raise her daughter and she has shown how well we did. She was out there, cutting wood, tree branches to pull out and do whatever was necessary.

I said that this would be a story for her grandchildren. She smiled and continued to work. I think all the things we tried to teach her fruit. On the road, drove up to Austin without air conditioning to save gas. He did what he had to do to take care of his car, his dog, and everything was towed.

This was an experience. Learn for it, take care of what we need, and hopefully, even if they are in one piece.