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Caring,
intelligent people have often had very busy lives in recent years, with
many competing priorities and sources of motivation. Even
so, facing
and overcoming the challenges of life requires some time and
thought. This means that quieter times are opportunities for
reflection and planning.
Through this online magazine, you can explore, think about and perhaps even write about quite a lot of important questions, especially questions about the art of consideration and a culture of consideration. We need to identify the right questions before we can attempt to solve the problems we observe in the world. Thinking and writing usually need time, not money, which is one of the reasons why this magazine invites you (and everyone you know, and don't know) to take the time to think about and express your own views, including your views on humanity, and your thoughts about our common future, wherever you may be on the planet. Is your life enjoyable, peaceful and productive? The news media can often contribute to the perception that we are powerless to change anything. Even with the global economic downturn and world financial crisis/crises, the possible dangers of global warming, an unpredictable influenza pandemic, and the widespread incidence of unpleasant, life-diminishing, violent, coercive and authoritarian behaviour... ...it is important to take the time now to participate - enjoyably, peacefully and productively - in shaping the future. Don't worry if you are unsure about how to approach such a big question. You can explore this website and discover your own answers along the way. How will you make the most of your time here?
Without the information in this editorial, you might find it quite difficult to understand, and find your way around, the other pages here. Identify the linear link path to keep yourself on track. It is usually quite easy to locate.
Most of the magazine's pages should download quickly as there are very few graphics here (though I hope you like the ones I have created for you). There are no videos, sounds or spectacular effects, either, especially as I like to assist modem users and people with modest telecommunications budgets. How will you interact with this magazine?
Even if you have only taken the journey from the home page to this editorial page (an achievement in itself) and you are yet to see the rest of the magazine, please consider sending a brief greeting, perhaps just to say a friendly "hello". It would be very nice if you would introduce yourself. It would be even more wonderful to hear from you if you have some ideas about how I could improve Considerate Awareness Magazine. There are plenty of other reasons to contact me and these are outlined further down this page (and further up the page, too). You may even like to ask me more than a few questions. I enjoy receiving questions. And you are especially welcome to send responses to any I have asked. You may also like to make a note of the easy web address - www.camaggi.com. How do you support your own learning and well being? A culture of consideration is something that applies in practice, not just in theory. This is an important aspect of the philosophical journey we can each take towards considerate awareness. Learning and well being are often enhanced through a quiet, relaxing process of reflective, lifelong learning and well-informed reading.
Other html pages of Considerate Awareness Magazine, including this one, should not be copied, especially as the content changes very frequently. I like to edit my writings as often as possible, not only to ensure their accuracy, but also to maintain the informed interest of the magazine's many regular visitors. Can you see why this is part of considerate awareness? You are also welcome to provide free editiorial assistance by sending an email with any improvements you would suggest. How do you work towards a wonderful future? The relationship between you and the words you are now scrolling through may contribute towards shaping a wonderful future. This online magazine is, after all, about a peaceful and pleasant culture of consideration, and especially about the most important part: Considerate democracy
Would you like to know more about considerate democracy and discover how and why it is potentially the fairest and most inclusive way for humans to meet their needs? Do you believe that considerate democracy could be the most important human achievement?
How would you use
information from
Considerate Awareness Magazine in a media or academic context? I
usually
point enquirers in the direction of this magazine if they have any questions
about my own ideas, initiatives and activities. You are also welcome to
contact me by letter or email if you are unable to
find the answers you seek on your journeys here,
whether you are a member of the media, an academic visitor, a corporate client, a sponsor, or a member of the general public.
Please note that my copyright remains throughout this website and that I would appreciate knowing in advance when my ideas, activities and literary output are to be the subject of public discussion or critique. Is that reasonable? I also write a blog and there are a few links to it throughout this website. Leave a comment or two there if you drop by as it is where you can interact most directly with my writings. My work is not associated with any organisation whatsoever - I'm completely independent. The work of other contributors to this magazine is only available through external links. The content of those pages will often be subject to changes beyond my control so please contact individual authors directly. How will you find your way around Considerate Awareness Magazine? Allow your own self-awareness to map out a route that is right for you. If you feel at all tired or overwhelmed or distracted, it is much better to pause than continue. You will usually find a link back to the home page from the other pages of the magazine. By completely reading through a page of before visiting any of its links, you may enhance your understanding of my words, and of your own mind. If you are in a hurry, or you have visited many times before, the link structure here may help you to make the most of your time, online and in life. How do you think and why do you think as
you do?
How will you contact me
about topics you find interesting? A comprehensive email page gives details about how to send messages on particular topics. Some of the email responses you can receive in return include one-off, requested, automatically-generated messages as these save a great deal of time on my part yet the contents are intended to answer your questions accurately. Your name and contact details will always remain private when you write unless you make a specific request to the contrary. There are several links to my privacy policy, including from this page. The magazine does not have any mailing lists either. If you want to stay in contact, the initiative will be all your own. I'm looking forward to hearing your views. If you have been reading a copy of my limited-edition book, Travelling at the Speed of Life, please quote its unique number, preferably after your name/signature, on all letters and email messages, and on the back of envelopes. Thank you. How will you know that you have understood the content of this magazine? Most contributors to the magazine have read Travelling at the Speed of Life, so just ask at your local library or bookshop if you wish to locate a copy of the book. I own the worldwide publication and distribution rights so any helpful librarian or bookshop proprietor should be able assist you, wherever you may be. There is usually no harm in asking for assistance. My hope is that my own writings, in whatever form, will encourage you, and the people you know (and don't know), to reflect on the thoughts and actions of yourselves, each other, and others - in a wide variety of ways. If you have been reading my book, you will know that I like to examine ideas from a wide range of perspectives - though I would not want that to scare anyone. How do you examine ideas and ponder over their worth? How does your thinking help you to plan and implement your objectives? How do you turn daydreams into reality? How might you be part of something wonderful? This online magazine is just a small contribution to considerate awareness, considerate democracy, and to a global perpetual festival of literacy and understanding. You are invited to be involved in the exciting, enlightening and inclusive global festival - for little or no cost. You'll discover more as you explore. ...And thank you, in the meantime, for just reading this editorial. Considerate Awareness Magazine camaggi.com Last updated in July 2010 by the copyright holder, C A Maggi |