Ways of Life by Dr. Stall

Tenets of Buddism
(NOTE: Not Buddhism)

Founding Buds:
Ronald Flesher
Robert Stall

New Buds:
Gary Solomon (9.) 7/21/07

Patrick Flesher (10.) 10/5/07
(pending approval)

1. Buds trust Buds.
2. Buds are trustworthy.
3. Buds take care of Buds.
4. Buds never pressure Buds.
5. Buds pay for Bud's lunch on his birthday.
6. Buds pay for Bud's lunch on any graduation.
7. Buds are always mindful of the meaning of life.
8. Buds go for chicken wings at the slightest excuse.
9. Buds of Buds are Buds.
10. Male married children of Buds are Buds (pending approval by Founding Buds)

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Chiropractic Principles

from

The Cafe of Life
Chiropractic Studio

THE 33 CHIROPRACTIC PRINCIPLES

1. THE MAJOR PREMISE. A Universal Intelligence is in all matter and continually gives to it all its properties and actions, thus maintaining it in existence.

2. THE CHIROPRACTIC MEANING OF LIFE. The expression of this intelligence through matter is the Chiropractic meaning of life.

3. THE UNION OF INTELLIGENCE AND MATTER. Life is necessarily the union of intelligence and matter.

4. THE TRIUNE OF LIFE. Life is a triune having three necessary united factors, namely Intelligence, Force, and Matter.

5. THE PERFECTION OF THE TRIUNE. In order to have 100% Life, there must be 100% Intelligence, 100% Force, 100% Matter.

6. THE PRINCIPLE OF TIME. There is no process that does not require time.

7. THE AMOUNT OF INTELLIGENCE IN MATTER. The amount of intelligence for any given amount of matter is 100%, and is always proportional to its requirements.

8. THE FUNCTION OF INTELLIGENCE. The function of intelligence is to express force.

9. THE AMOUNT OF FORCE CREATED BY INTELLIGENCE. The amount of force created by intelligence is always 100%.

10. THE FUNCTION OF FORCE. The function of force is to unite intelligence and matter.

11. THE CHARACTER OF UNIVERSAL FORCES. The forces of Universal Intelligence are manifested by physical laws; are unswerving and unadapted, and have no solicitude for the structures in which they work.

12. INTERFERENCE WITH THE TRANSMISSION OF UNIVERSAL FORCES. There can be interference with transmission of universal forces.

13. THE FUNCTION OF MATTER. The function of matter is to express force.

14. UNIVERSAL LIFE. Force is manifested by motion in matter; all matter has motion, therefore there is universal life in all matter.

15. NO MOTION WITHOUT THE EFFORT OF FORCE. Matter can have no motion without the application of force by intelligence.

16. INTELLIGENCE IN BOTH ORGANIC AND INORGANIC MATTER. Universal Intelligence gives force to both organic and inorganic matter.

17. CAUSE AND EFFECT. Every effect has a cause and every cause has effects.

18. EVIDENCE OF LIFE. The signs of life are evidence of the intelligence of life.

19. ORGANIC MATTER. The material of the body of a "living thing" is organized matter.

20. INNATE INTELLIGENCE. A "living thing" has an inborn intelligence within its body, called Innate Intelligence.

21. THE MISSION OF INNATE INTELLIGENCE. The mission of Innate Intelligence is to maintain the material of the body of a "living thing" in active organization.

22. THE AMOUNT OF INNATE INTELLIGENCE. There is 100% of Innate Intelligence in every "living thing," the requisite amount, proportional to its organization.

23. THE FUNCTION OF INNATE INTELLIGENCE. The function of Innate Intelligence is to adapt universal forces and matter for use in the body, so that all parts of the body will have coordinated action for mutual benefit.

24. THE LIMITS OF ADAPTATION. Innate Intelligence adapts forces and matter for the body as long as it can do so without breaking a universal law, or Innate Intelligence is limited by the limitations of matter.

25. THE CHARACTER OF INNATE FORCES. The forces of Innate Intelligence never injure or destroy the structures in which they work.

26. COMPARISON OF UNIVERSAL AND INNATE FORCES. In order to carry on the universal cycle of life, Universal forces are destructive, and Innate forces constructive, as regards structural matter.

27. THE NORMALITY OF INNATE INTELLIGENCE. Innate Intelligence is always normal and its function is always normal.

28. THE CONDUCTORS OF INNATE FORCES. The forces of Innate Intelligence operate through or over the nervous system in animal bodies.

29. INTERFERENCE WITH THE TRANSMISSION OF INNATE FORCES. There can be interference with the transmission of Innate Forces.

30. THE CAUSE OF DIS-EASE. Interference with the transmission of Innate forces causes incoordination or dis-ease.

31. SUBLUXATIONS. Interference with the transmission in the body is always directly or indirectly due to subluxations in the spinal column.

32. THE PRINCIPLE OF COORDINATION. Coordination is the principle of harmonious action of all the parts of an organism, in fulfilling their offices and purposes.

33. THE LAW OF DEMAND AND SUPPLY. The Law of Demand and Supply is existent in the body in its ideal state; wherein the "clearing house," is the brain, Innate the virtuous "banker," brain cells "clerks," and nerve cells "messengers."

The Four Agreements
(Toltec Philosophy)

from The Four Agreements
by Don Miguel Ruiz
(Amber-Allen Publishing, San Rafael, California 1997)

Paying attention - discriminating and focusing on that which you want to believe;
Domestication of humans - agreeing without believing;
Breaking old agreements

1) Be impeccable with your word
2) Don't take anything personally
3) Don't make assumptions
4) Always do your best

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The Four Noble Truths &
Eightfold Path
(Buddhist Philosophy)

The Four Noble Truths
http://www.thebigview.com/buddhism/fourtruths.html

1. Life means suffering.
2. The origin of suffering is attachment.
3. The cessation of suffering is attainable.
4. There is a path to the cessation of suffering.

The Eightfold Path to Enlightenment
http://www.thebigview.com/buddhism/eightfoldpath.html

Wisdom	1. Right View 2. Right Intention
Ethical Conduct	3. Right Speech 4. Right Action 5. Right Livelihood
Mental Development	6. Right Effort 7. Right Mindfulness 8. Right Concentration

Humanism

American Humanism Association
Humanist Manifesto 2000

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Laws of Simplicity

from John Maeda's blog
http://weblogs.media.mit.edu/SIMPLICITY/

and web site
http://lawsofsimplicity.com/
Laws of Simplicity

The Original Ten Laws

1. A complex system of many functions can be simplified by carefully grouping related functions.

2. The positive emotional response derived from a simplicity experience has less to do with utility, and more to do with saving time.

3. When the richness of an experience is increased in a manner that facilitates the perception of the overall intent, by all means don't skimp. Add more!

4. The more you know about something beforehand, the simpler it will ultimately be perceived.

5. A material's failure to comply to a specific application provides indication that its more natural usage lies elsewhere.

6. In order to "feel," you gotta have noise. Too much noise, and all you've got is noise.

7. The more care, attention, and effort applied to that which is less, the more it shall be perceived as more than it really is.

8. Recognize not only the absolute laws of the physical universe as important constraints, but also the artificial laws as of equal importance when striving for simplicity.

9. Simplification most commonly occurs through conscious reduction; the more uncommon form involves subconscious compression.

10. Less breeds less; more breeds more. Equilibrium is found at many points between less and more, but never nearest the extrema.

11. Simplicity is about subtracting the obvious, while adding the meaningful.

12. A pure and resonant experience is only as simple as the greater context where it is appreciated.

13. Electronic devices cannot achieve the ultimate level of simplicity unless they are not only untethered, but have (at least) the appearance of being unpowered.

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Leonard da Vinci's 7 Principles of Learning to Be Guided by In Life

from the
Northern Ireland Association for Mental Health

An insatiably curious approach to life and an unrelenting quest for continuous learning.
A commitment to test knowledge through experience, persistence, and a willingness to learn from mistakes.
The continual refinement of the senses, especially sight, as the means to enliven experience.
A willingness to embrace ambiguity, paradox, and uncertainty.
The development of the balance between science and art; 'whole brain' thinking.
The cultivation of grace, ambidexterity, fitness, poise.
A recognition of and appreciation for the interconnectedness of things and phenomena.

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Love Languages

from The Five Love Languages
by Gary Chapman

Acts of Service
Physical Touch
Quality Time
Receiving Gifts
Words of Affirmation

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Making it Stick

from Made to Stick
by Chip & Dan Heath

Six factors (in combination) that make the difference between what's memorable and what isn't:

1. Simplicity (any idea over one is too many)
2. Unexpectedness (a surprise grabs our attention)
3. Concreteness (the more dimensions of details the more hooks our minds use to create a memory)
4. Credibility (even untrue stories don't stick unless there's a hint of truth, such as beware of what's too good to be true in the urban legend that opens the book)
5. Incite Emotions in Listeners (we remember emotional experiences much more than anything else; we care more about individuals than groups; and we care about things that reflect our identities)
6. Combine Messages in Stories (information is more memorable and meaningful in a story form . . . like the urban legend that opens the book)

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Music

All You Need Is Love
Blowin' In the Wind
Bridge Over Troubled Water
Cabaret
Cat's In the Cradle
Circle
Circle of Life
Father and Son
Here Comes the Sun
Imagine
Impossible Dream

I Wanna Learn a Love Song
King of the Road
Let There Be Peace On Earth
Life's A Dance
Like A Rolling Stone (Billy Stall)
Like A Rolling Stone (Bob Dylan)
Mr. Tambourine Man
My Way
Over the Rainbow
Peaceful Easy Feelin'
Peace Train
People Who Need People

Redemption Song
Revolution
Sound of Music
Sunrise, Sunset
Teach Your Children
That's What Friends Are For
The Chain of Love
The Walk
Tomorrow
What A Wonderful World
What the World Needs Now Is Love

Namaste

Dr. Stall's Concept of Namaste

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The Nine Insights

from The Celestine Prophecy
by James Redfield
(Warner Books 1993)
(book finished 5/31/98; notes from 11/15/98)

A critical mass (consciousness of coincidences)
The longer now (connection to the past; material survival to spiritual awakening; new world view)
A matter of energy (energy can flow between all matter; the physical world is a vast system of energy)
The struggle for power (people feed off the energy of each other)
The message of the mystics (euphoric connection with the universe; drawing energy from the universe)
Clearing the past (transcending our control dramas; waking up to who we really are)
Engaging the flow (building energy; focusing on key questions; accepting intuitive guidance & coincidences)
The interpersonal ethic (achieving the Higher Person by synergizing and sharing energy; bringing out the best in everyone)
The emerging culture (vibration level will increase until the Heaven before us opens up)

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Peace

Oseh Shalom

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The Prophet

by Kahlil Gibran

1. The Coming of the Ship
2. Love
3. Marriage
4. Children
5. Giving
6. Eating and Drinking
7. Work
8. Joy and Sorrow
9. Houses
10. Clothes

11. Buying and Selling
12. Crime and Punishment
13. Laws
14. Freedom
15. Reason and Passion
16. Pain
17. Self-Knowledge
18. Teaching
19. Friendship

20. Talking
21. Time
22. Good and Evil
23. Prayer
24. Pleasure
25. Beauty
26. Religion
27. Death
28. The Farewell

Secrets From the Delphi Caf

by Scott Friedman & Bob Rich

The Code to Happiness

Healthy Lifestyles Appreciation Passion Patience Youthful Curiosity	Living in the moment Openness Value others Engagement
Focus on... High impact Opportunities (rather than problems). Always act from your... Principles (rather than expediency) and choose to work first on areas that are... Easy to resolve or put into effect so as to build momentum for ongoing initiatives. back to top

Seven Stages of Marriage

from The 7 Stages of Marriage
by Rita M. DeMaria & Sari Harrar

Passion
Realization
Rebellion
Cooperation
Reunion
Explosion
Completion

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A Simple Path

from A Simple Path
by Mother Teresa
Ballantine Books 1995
(notes from 11/15/98)

The fruit of silence is prayer.
The fruit of prayer is faith.
The fruit of faith is love.
The fruit of love is service.
The fruit of service is peace.

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Spiritual Laws of Success/Life

from The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success: A Practical Guide to the Fulfillment of Your Dreams
by Deepak Chopra

Pure Potentiality
Giving
"Karma" or Cause & Effect
Least Effort
Intention & Desire
Detachment
Dharma

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The Secret

When you have an inspired thought, you have to act on it.
Decide what you want, focus on it, you will attract it.
Incurable means curable from within.
If it aint fun, dont do it.
Maintain an attitude of gratitude.
The last frontier is the mind.
What you resist, persists.
Thoughts become things; when you visualize, you materialize.

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Thoreau

Life Without Principle

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Unitarianism

American Unitarian Conference
Unitarian Universalist (from BeliefNet.com)
Unitarian Universalist Association
Unitarianism (from Wikipedia)

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Virtues

The Book of Virtues
by William J. Bennett

Compassion
Courage
Faith
Friendship
Honesty
Loyalty
Perseverance
Responsibility
Self-Discipline
Work

Dan Stall's Virtues
11/27/03

Forgivingness
Generosity
Goodness
Happiness
Heartness
Helpfulness
Kindness
Lovingness
Politeness
Thankfulness

What Do You Stand For?

from What Do You Stand For? For Teens: A Guide To Building Character: A Kids Guide to Building Character
by Barbara A. Lewis

Accountability

Assertiveness

Caring

Citizenship

Compassion

Confidence

Conservation

Cooperation

Courage

Creativity

Empathy

Equality

Fairness

Forgiveness

Friendship

Giving

Honesty

Honor

Humor

Imagination

Integrity

Justice

Kindness

Loyalty

Purpose

Respect

Responsibility

Restraint

Self-Discipline

Sharing

Sincerity

Tolerance

Truthfulness

Wisdom