The Dutch are positive about
their own personal situations but worried about the prospects for the next
generation, according to a major new report on society in the Netherlands.
On
average, people give their own lives a score of 7.8 out of 10, in line with the
results two years ago. The survey, by the government’s social policy think-tank
SCP, was carried out in February before the recent terrorist attacks in Paris
and the rise in refugee numbers.
The survey is carried out every two years.
‘The Dutch are relatively positive about the way society is, notably positive
about national politics and more than averagely pro-Europe,’ the report states.
‘However, the rise in concern about the future is notable. People expect the
next generation will find the going tougher.’
In particular, crime is
considered less of an issue and ideas about Muslims have also improved
‘strongly’, the survey shows. In 2004, just one-third of those questioned said
most Muslims respected others, but this has now risen steadily to 55%.
In 2004,
47% of people thought there were too many immigrants in the Netherlands, but
that has now dropped to 36% – albeit a four percentage point rise on the last
survey in 2013.
Boorish behaviour
However, there has been an increase in the
number of people who are embarrassed about the behaviour of their fellow Dutch
nationals. Two years ago, 31% were left red-faced about bad manners and loutish
attitudes but that has now risen to 36%.
‘We are all proud of our tradition of
freedom of speech, but we are embarrassed about the loutishness it can
generate,’ said SCP deputy director Robert Bijl.
Almost six in 10 are also
concerned about the lack of ‘norms and values’ in present day society, the
survey showed.
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“… The New "Listening" Body
Number three: There'll never be a time in Human history that is more profound than this one, when it comes to how the body is listening to what you are saying. There is a process, and always has been, where the cells of the body are on alert to what the boss - you - wants. For years, we have been asking you to talk to your body, talk to your cellular structure. Now we're going to tell you that it's listening, even when you don't realize what you're automatically saying! It's now listening 24-7. So what are you saying to it?
This is now a time where negative dialogue will have more personal influence on you than ever before. Think about what you are saying in life as you move around socially. What is your attitude when you say it, and how often do you say it? Your body is listening. Dear Lightworker, part of your spiritual evolution is that the body, the innate, is now aware of everything. Now, you may say, “Well, that's nice.” It's more than nice; it's profound! If you don't listen to this and understand it, you will keep you aging in the same old way you have. This is why we have spoken of affirmations more than ever before. This is far more than just positive thinking. Every time you open your mouth, you have the potential to give instructions to your body, and it listens to you when you talk to it. Unfortunately, your habits are to tell your body that you are unworthy!
I want you to think about what you're saying. When somebody asks you about your health, about your spirituality, about your intent, or about your aging, do you say the words, “I am working on it. I am trying”? The result is the cells of your body say, "Well, she's working on it - she is trying," but (implied), "She doesn't have it yet." I want you to listen to yourself when you talk. Are you giving "less than" messages to your own body?
Perhaps I've said enough, but almost every single one of you comes from a culture that is proud of demeaning itself in some way. It's an old habit from old ways that are supposed to represent a gracious countenance. Someone wants to give you a gift or celebrate your birthday. How many of you automatically say, "You shouldn't have"? Do you realize that your actions and words are saying, “I don't deserve it" to your own innate? Your actions say, “I am unworthy.” Don't you think your body hears this or sees it? It does. It is time to get out of the unworthy closet, Lightworker! You are alive with God inside! Don't be afraid or ashamed to proclaim, “I am healthy, I am healed, I am youthing, I am in charge of the situation.” Not, “I'm working on it” or, “I'm trying.” That tells your body that it may happen someday, but not today. That's the difference. “I am worthy of happiness. I am worthy of a peaceful situation in my life. I am worthy of a solution in my life.”
When someone wants to give you a gift or celebrate your birthday, automatically say, "Thank you for this wonderful gift!" Your innate will hear, "I am worthy of this gift of appreciation from others." Then love them for it. ….”
When someone wants to give you a gift or celebrate your birthday, automatically say, "Thank you for this wonderful gift!" Your innate will hear, "I am worthy of this gift of appreciation from others." Then love them for it. ….”
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