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My Life's Mission Statement To live by and and creatively Promote the Golden Rule and Christ's Two Commands of Love in the interest of Peace in America and the world. . My Life's Mission Statement Painting, All Truism . All Truism, my personal philosophy has a close relationship to the Golden Rule and Christ's Two Commands of Love. As the title reflects All Truism, truth is paramount to the concept. I believe that a quest for objective truth can coupled with Faith, prayer and research in search for inspired wisdom that can heighten the human experience in relationship to spirituality. By intensifying more focus on the positive universal ideals of the Golden Rules found in many religions it is my premise and hope that it could lead to better relationship among all believers. Current international conflicts and historical data bear witness to the need. Creative reasoning led to my idea of connecting All Truism with the constellation Orion. It is to create a tangible perpetual symbol that involves lifting not only your eyes to the heavens but your heart and soul too. I and many others who believe in God feel the stars that adorn the night sky were created by God. People through out the ages have studied the heavenly bodies and used them to navigate the oceans. They have created mythologies and astrological significance to their ascent and descents. The Orion Concept could be promoted Internationally through the United Nations. it would be exciting to have spotlight trace it travels across the heaven. Individuals could use flash lights . It entails looking up symbolically at the Hunter. I visualize Orion as hunter searching for objective truth and justice. Through education Orion can become a wonderful symbol of Understanding and Peace assured through Mutual Respect , Unity and Strength, Especially when tied in with the Golden Rule and Christ's two Commands of love. It can be seen in both Hemispheres. July 31.2009 An All truism Day This morning July 31st. 2009, I did my random bible reading as usual. That involves opening a page by chance and reading what lies beneath your finger on that page. I will then read the whole chapter to have it in context. I started off as a matter of progression I normally do with something from the old Testament and opened to Jermemias, Chapter 18th dealing with the potter and 19 Chapter 19 the breaking of the potters vessel. July 31.Second Random Reading I wanted something from the new Testament and ended up on Chapter 19, the breaking of the potters vessel. July 31.Third Random Reading, an Affirmation I really wanted to put my finger on something that Christ had to say. Well the page I opened up to by chance was on St. Mark 12 with in that was The great Commandment which is now known as Christ two Commands of love. say what you will but to me it was an affirmation of my life's mission statement to live by and use my creativity to promote Christ Commands of Love and the Golden Rule. There are some who will unjustly say I am belittling the bible by suggesting that Christians place more priority on the New Testament than the old and on Christ Two Commands of Love. I love God present in The Father, The Son, Jesus Christ and the Spirit, the Holy Ghost with a deep abiding passion. I respect the Bible and really enjoy old Inspired Gospel Music. To download this MP3 right click the song's title and select 'save target as'. "It's All about Jesus" Christians have for too long have fostered problems, hatred, division among each other. They even fought Wars killing and persecuting each other in the past. Google Christian Wars. It is an eye and mind opener for the need to respect the commonality of goodness that exist in the wide variety of religions that worship one and the same God. You must do your part to stem it's misuse by false leaders and manipulators in the area of politics or international affairs by rededicating your life as Christians to Christ two commands of Love. May other Religions follow the Golden Rule and Explore Christ Commands of Love as are Religions that regard Christ as a holy Man and prophet. If Christians are that tough on each other, look out for how they regard other Children of God , who worship the same God but in their translation of their language they know him by a different Name. He is still one and the same deity. To have Religions work together for Peace and mutual respect inspired my " Message for Humanity" That you can read or hear later in this section. Writings, Music and Paintings that are part of my life's Mission in using my Creativity in behalf of Peace and Justice in America and the world. . Songs, One by One: Reach Out with Kindness: You can be an Angel: Faith Hope and Charity: God is in every one and Eyes of a child, are songs examples that revolve around All truism and the positive future. Orion Concept by George Bleich , Collection of Challenger Foundation The above painting was created for a Memorial Service for the Challenger's Crew at The Carmel Mission Basilica Message For Humanity I wrote and been sharing for years,. including letters to Mid-East Leaders in the past. It is an always relevant Message. I appreciate Saudi King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud efforts as a leader to bring different Religions together, promoting Religious understanding. I was writing a friend and I described myself as being a bit like a Buddhist Monk with out the traditional begging bowl.. I have achieved a sense of inner peace that is driven by a western Christian approach to meditative exercises and disciplines. To download this MP3 right click the song's title and select 'save target as'. "Peace Message for Humanity. Poetry reading with music." This Message for Humanity is relevant in 2009 though it was inspired and shared for many years. This inspired message was originally written for the Mothers of the children of Intifada, to teach their children to love not hate... Their children were called children of stone. When I saw a Palestian Youth face an Israel tank with no weapons but stones It took a new meaning, My analogy of a new David and Goliath did not go well with some people. In a battle in the Holy land when there were tanks in Manger square in Bethlehem and the bell ringer at the Church of the Nativity was killed when it was attacked when ? terrorists? took asylum in the church, That incident became a line in my song I wrote "Man in Black" about Christ coming back to the Holy land, while working on a painting of Christ dressed in black, not unlike the color of the attire of Johnny Cash. God does work in Mysterious Ways. He did not gather all the Children of Abraham, The three primary world Religions to the Holy Land to kill each other. I believe it was to learn to live together and honor the one God they all believe in! It is the secular forces who feign Religion that create the problems and start wars. Killing of the Innocents women and children is contrary to the commonalities of love and caring for your neighbor Found in the Bible and Koran. In the new Millennium there is an urgent need to soul search these words by all the Children of Abraham By all the members of the three major Religions to end terrorism and the conflict among each other. Religious, secular and National leaders must speak with one heart felt voice, moved by one Supreme Being to reach out with tolerance and work for peace and harmony through out the world. The apocalypse will not be brought about by misleading leaders. All they will bring about is violence, Death and destruction. The timing of the end is in hands of the one supreme being,Who is worshipped by different faiths through out the world, not in the hands of misleading men. Where there is tolerance and kindness, there is love, Where there is love, there is God. Where there is God, there is Peace, Go with God, Go with Allah and live in Peace. To download this MP3 right click the song's title and select 'save target as'. "Light of God's Love" To download this MP3 right click the song's title and select 'save target as'. "Instrumental Light of God's love" To download this MP3 right click the song's title and select 'save target as'. "30 minute loop, Instrumental Light of God's love" I would let this loop run for hours while working on the painting and and lyrics at the same time as a form of a meditation prayer for peace. A prayer painting and song from a Universal All Encompassing God Loving Point of View for Peace between Religions of the world who love God but do not always get along with each other. The man in the painting is not a particular person but represents all men. This work at this time is dedicated to the victims of 9/11 who came from over 90 differnt Countries and represented every Religion and some who had none. It is for the Innocent others through out the world who pay again and again the price of conflict and war. The acts of violence against fellow Muslims are leading to rejection of Bin Laden and Aquaida. They are held with increasing low esteem through out the Muslim world. but unfortunately so was the perception of America. We may win battles with Military might but we lose the war for hearts and minds. I saw this early period of the painting as both a boat and also as a symbolic anchor. The Moon will set. The sun will rise. The light of God's Love will fill your eyes. Stars May come, Stars May go The light of God's Love will always glow With the love of God that you know For God and your fellow man. The light of God's Love will always shine In your Hearts , Souls and Minds The sound of God's Love Fills the air Breathe in deeply, trust in His care. Feel the Tides rise, feel the Tides fall In the sounds of Nature you will hear God's Call Hear it in your heart beat , Echoing in the halls of time Hear it in every breath, that God gives you to take Feel it in the faith in every vow that you make In your Hearts , Souls and Minds. The grace of God's Peace you'll share and know When the light of God love fills your soul Your love of God will grow like a rose Time we leave all hate behind Time to take the time to find Joy and Peace found, found in loving God. May God bless every land every child women and man With his Peace and Love With his Peace and Love For well over a month I have I have devoted most of my painting and Music time to working on a prayer painting and song addressing the universal need and desire for Peace and Harmony in the world. I would listen to the Music I composed at the start of the work and would add lyrics to the composition. It was a joyful Spiritual exercise and discipline. I am sure that a certain number who made read this will be familiar with how one feels a close intimacy with God while praying alone. This experience is intensified when involved in the creative process of using notes of beautiful colors, adding them to the canvas following the waves of music. It was similar in nature to the peaceful feeling I found in Painting the eyes of Christ when I painted Prince of Peace, Man in Black, a portrait of Christ that I gave to a priest Father Ed as a gift for St. Patrick's Church in Nigeria, Africa. Dove & 8 8 Father Ed gave me a call and while e-mailing him I was inspired to add a dove for the Holy Spirit and Peace. For some unknown reason the Dove is holding one of the eights in his beak. I go with the flow and wonder later if there is significance that just happens. What started as an exploratory study for a commission meditation painting for a Doctor who teaches Hindu meditation a couple of month ago has evolved into a separate entity. A Cross I added a horizontal bar to the ray of light he spoke to me as representing God's light coming from the Heaven into the eye of the individual meditating by the sea. You nay have observed the red spot on People from India and other who embrace Hinduism as a Religion That is where the focus of God' energy enters their mind. 3 There was a 3 at just before where the ray entered the mind’s eye. 3 is a symbol of Omming. I have done 2 paintings of Christ based on the shroud of Turin that Have a 3 on the forehead as in the shroud. Islamic Moon & Star of David The Horizontal Bar made that ray a Cross. There was a Religious Symbol of Islam on the left end of the Cross and a Star of David on the right side of the bar. Lotus Lily and 8 8 I changed the rock that the individual was sitting on into a Sacred Buddhist Lotus. I added two 8 spontaneously with out reason. I am aware of their infinity meaning. The good Doctor shared his belief that there are brighter notes of light representing those who are closer to God in near proximity to the elliptical light representing God. There will be lesser diminishing lights of others who worship God but are not as active in serving Him in an inspired way that comes through Religious discipline. The work involved research into world religions online that led to more understanding of the commonalties that exist in the positive aspects of different Religions. Above the left hand is the sun rising, Above the right is the moon setting as in the beginning of the song. I started out in a transitions of values with multiple hues in harmony From the God’s light source. I added some interference colors first experimenting and followed up Gemstone colors The number of dots were seemingly endless. To me each dots was a prayer offering. Every day would find me Down stairs in my studio listening to the music adding words while adding colors. It was not an effort to finish the work. It had to do with the process offering up my works as a prayer offering. I would sing and hum along to the music while painting. I was intrigued with how some interference colors and gemstone could only be seen from specific angles. It was almost like the soul of the piece. It became may paintings in one. There are times when so much color can confuse relationships and more enjoyable work will be required. It is a bit like the world, interplay can lead to conflict if great care is not in place. What follows is an important aspect of the work, Equality of Women and Men and relationships bonded by spirituality is stated visually. I added a modified Yin Yang Symbol but that reflects my feelings. Instead of opposite extremes of values of Black and White, I chose Red and Green which are comparable in value which has to do with my feelings about men and women being equal. I used circles of Light in each side instead of Black and White circles normally found in the symbol. They represent the spirituality that I feel can strengthen a relationship. 7 7 As the painting was a prayer painting for Peace and reconciliation in the world and in my life. 7 also has mystical meanings.Somehow I feel the seventh anniversary of 9/11 also came into play As the song lyrics grew along with the painting I added the peace rose with in the heart of the individual. > In 2001 I tried to share the following idea on a 9/11 Peace and Healing Memorial Garden I do not consider it a conspiracy but for some reason hen I had over 1700 failures when People tried to access the section on my home page. To download these MP3s right click the song's title and select 'save target as'. "Orion a Symbol of Courage"Make the Constellation Orion, A Symbol for Heroes, who accept the challenge of risk in the service of mankind 9/11/2001 Honor Heroes of the September 11th, Our Policemen and Firemen and the Passengers who perished in Pennsylvania and others from the Past, Present and the Future. Keep the spirit of respect and courage alive in dreams and Memories by focusing on Orion as a symbol of Courage. Orion, a never ending symbol for our Heroes, Eternal as the Sky that Forever Holds it's Beauty. Over three hundred NY Fireman and Policemen gave their lives to try to save others. They are American heroes that should be honored. These brave men died in the service of mankind. Give them their due, To the families of those who gave their lives it would be an Eternal Memorial in the Heavens honoring the courage and sacrifice of New York's finest, The Firemen and Policemen who gave their lives trying to rescue others trapped in the World Trade Center America working in concert with other Nation's Governments could make Orion a bonding symbol of Courage and Sacrifice by joint formal proclamations, no cost, no maintenance. "The Constellation Orion is to be regarded as an International Symbol to Courage, Sacrifice, Peace and Honor of individuals serving Governments who are working together to end terrorism." Audio description set to music of "America Goes Marching On". To download these MP3s right click the song's title and select 'save target as'. "World Trade Center Island of Peace Memorial" A September 11, 2001 Island of Peace Memorial in Upper New York Bay created out of the remains of the World Trade Center It's location, either adjacent to Liberty Island or Manhattan Island joined by a memorial Heaven's Gate bridge. Peace Islands, Twin Obelisks, surrounded by the flags of all Nations who lost citizens Sept. 11th; a meditative healing garden with small sculptures reflecting the varied faith of those who perished, each piece would have a quote from their Religion inscribed on the base reflecting peace and understanding. Listen for more. audio description set to music, I wish some one would share this with the new Senator taking the place of Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton. Perhaps Mayor Bloomberg could promote the idea though it is more likely to be done if the residents of the city speak up about it. In addition to the Peace Garden idea that follow it should include the Orion concept that you will find on my home page. It call for a proclamation of Making Orion a Symbol of Volunteers accepting the challenge of Risk serving Mankind through out the world. That is the image America should project, not one of making America great and powerful through dominating other Countries through force. In this troubled world it could become a beacon of good will and caring. In addition to the Peace Garden idea that follows, it should include the Orion concept that you will find on my home page. It call for a proclamation of Making Orion a Symbol of Volunteers accepting the challenge of Risk serving Mankind through out the world. That is the image America should project, not one of making America great and powerful through dominating other Countries through force. In this troubled world it could become a beacon of good will and caring. I do believe Mayor Guiliani received this message in more detail in the past through the efforts of the sister of Joe Torres, Coach of the New York Yankees. She assured me She gave it to some one very close to the mayor who would give it to him. She was a member of my wife's inner circle and family. The message concerning the peace garden and Memorial Island idea came with a work of art as a gift with Orion in it as I am was trying to Have Orion as a memorial to volunteers who face the challenge of risk in the service of mankind. I It is important to note that construction on the proposed project at Ground Zero has ground to a complete halt with very little done on a structure that may be destined to be more of a memorial to the designer than those who lost their lives. There would still be room for the museum and a memorial area. I am bringing this up again as Construction has ground to stop at Ground Zero according to news report on Television July 2 ,08) May you consider a concept for a Memorial Peace Garden for those who were killed in that tragedy to show the world that the death involved many ethnic and religious groups who should come together to renounce the senseless cruel murder of the innocents of every color and Religion. Once you passed through a stark austere Peace Archway Built of the steel beams that remain from the structure.A portal with an inscription above the entry way. May all who enter here, welcome their God with an open heart, leave hate and fear behind. On the other side when you are leaving the inscription would read " When you leave these hallowed ground, walk with Your God in His ways of love and forgiveness, leave hate and fear behind, become a positive force against violence, hate and intolerance in any form, any where and anytime. . It could be built with remains of the towers. The garden would meander in gentle swirls of an open maze with deeper offset areas like little rooms where Sculpture work would denote the Religions of those who perished with an existing quote from that Religion that call for us to love our brothers and live in peace together. There may be a place where one can kneel if so inclined, or humble themselves on the ground before God. There were Muslims killed as well as Christians in the Twin Towers tragedy. Their Religious section could face Mecca if that is there desire, You will find there were also Muslim who died in the inferno. " Where You Have Gang Violence , Your Garden Could Combine Peace with Courage to Take back your Communities from gang purverors of drugs and death. . Peace Gardens of this nature need not be limited to N.Y. but could serve the cause of stopping violence that take the lives of too many innocent people in too many cities across America. Chicago Ill. Salinas California are just two of the many cities that gang influences are taking a painful toll. Gardens in these cities and other with problems could use the laser technology imaging on polymer lucite bases for base relief images of those who were killed. You could use the suggested inscription modifyed for your specific area. A Message for Humanity You will find there is a commonality of Goodness and love and desire for peace to be found in all Religions. I wrote this years ago. in contex with the rape of women in the Balken war and terrorist attacks through out the world that was a reflected the misue of religions at times to inpire hate for reasons other than religion. A compassionate plea for peace and understanding in these troubled times God and Allah are one and the same though we know Him by many different names God, Allah, Yahweh, Jehovah and Jesus Christ are all one and the same If you sow seeds of hate in the dark night of the womb You will bear children of destruction Soldiers who will wreck havoc on your land and people. If you follow leaders in anger and unjust causes, Brothers will kill brothers in defiance of God's law of love. Do onto others as you would have them do onto you. Hearts filled with hate have less room for Allah's love and laws Allah and God are one and the same, though we know him by different names . If you sow seeds of love in the tender night of the womb, You will bear children of destiny, whose life stem will not be cut short Like the buds of desert flowers in their youth by wars and acts of anger. They will grow in wisdom as they age and tower above the others, Mountains of truth exalting Allah and all his Laws. Reviving His Laws of love and Kindness. Do onto others as you would have them do onto you. Mystical dreams will enter minds, the world shall know That Allah, God, One and the Same, Commands all men to honor Him. He seeks all men, speaks all tongues. All who exalt Him and follows his laws, are brothers, Though they know him by different names. God and Allah is One and the same. Allah and God, one and the same Brothers should not kill brothers It defies God's law of love, brings the dark night, Confusion, suffering follows those led in hate. Unless you are perfect in God's eyes, Call not another Infidel. Revengeful anger must give way to a rose dawn Of the gentle awakening of peace and harmony. Let Allah, God convey His feelings, Rains fall in torrents or not at all at His bidding, The winds roars like a lion, grows silent like the sphinx, The world quakes and mountains tremble at his command. May we like nature obey His Commands. Do onto others as you would have them do onto you. Thou Shall Not Kill ! Is it not better to win hearts with the blades of an Iris than blades of steel. Too many valleys were flooded with blood and tears When scimitars and guns are raised in vengeance they were answered by avengers, Who in turn and time will be also avenged. Missiles of death have flown like the hawk, Horus, through the air seeking vengeance The innocent others will pay the price leveled by vengeance. Is it not better to worship God and Allah where white doves fly, not shells. Where are white doves that once fluttered in peace? Will they be released once again as they were in Kuwait at the end of the fighting. Years later echoes of firepower roll off pock marked walls. The whine of shells, the staccato rhythms of ricocheting bullets and shrapnel bombs Indiscriminately marred walls of mosques, temples and churches. Walls can be repaired easier than hearts and minds. Minds recalling mangled bodies beyond repair. Martyrs are not those whose lives are ended violently while taking the lives of innocent others. They will be turned away from Paradise. Paradise will welcome the innocent others, Who would pleasure God and Allah One and the Same, By their prayerful songs of worship, Death rendered them silent. Death came before their time. If you listen with your heart, you will hear their silent screams of anguish, Hear their soulful rising chorus of praises. You will hear their hymns in the murmurs in the wind, swirling around desert antiquities. You will hear their voices echoing throughout the valleys of the Balkans. In the never silent canyons of our city streets You will hear the choirs of the dead, the innocent others, singing hymns in Lebanon Africa, America, Palestine and Israel, Praises throughout the world. May God and Allah's Peace overcome War! May all terrorism end! Call about face to war, You will hear God's many names, Allah, Yahweh, Jehovah, Jesus Christ, All One and the Same. Call about face to war, In Lebanon and the Mid-East Call about face to war. Religious and Secular leaders Through out the world must speak with one voice, moved by one Supreme being to lead the way to peace not war. To download this MP3 right click the song's title and select 'save target as'. "Curse of Cain". To download this MP3 right click the song's title and select 'save target as'. "Children of Abraham" To download this MP3 right click the song's title and select 'save target as'. "Man in Black" To download this MP3 right click the song's title and select 'save target as'. God Save the Children" I sent the UN along with the painting, songs etc a copy of a story to the UN that I wrote " Artist Dream of Technology for Peace was published in a small local paper during the Balkan strife. It was written when Pres, Clinton and Vice Pres.Gore were in office. The ideas are still relevant today., perhaps more so. with the current level of Chaos in the world. I have in the past and continue to be creative in behalf of people in need and peace as that is my calling. I shared my Message for Humanity with Kofi Anam when I sent One Thousand Dollars to the United Nation's Children's AID'S Fund.. ( which was a sacrifice to do) I narrated my Message for Humanity to Music I composed and did the same for the Orion Concept and a design for Memorial Peace Garden that was inspired by 9/11.is recounted vocally I did not respond with the anger that I knew so many would with anger would bring more death and suffering than occurred on Sept. 11, 2001. Some of the songs were some of my first efforts to be a voice for peace as that was New Years resolution at the end of 2001. . The joy is in the journey, and the journey is for sharing. You may down load my song free on www.bleich4art and find what is behind the works. I have given thousands of my CDs away free to share positive energy, hope and love. That is what being an artist is about. The greatest gift that anyone can give is not the tangible material things but the legacy you leave behind in helping other achieve their potential". May I implore you to be creative in your gift giving in the cause of education. School funding is being slashed. Some feel prison funding is more important than education. Education will keep people out of prison. The good you do for others , you do for yourself as you make the world a better place for others and yourself. ( an All truism Concept I have been sharing for years.) [Bleich Galley Directory | Home Page] © Revised May 7, 2010 George J. Bleich