[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$fU2Zf9nrnPIvfdUDej6AIJcM6w2-9OECOpx4jcNrC9Lk":3,"$fT6hDfKM9cJeCUfhv-NexTwsQDrtmGHRcGD70iSbpxl8":12},{"author":4,"tags":11},{"author_id":5,"author_name":6,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"bio":9,"short_bio":9,"slug":10,"image_url":9},16617,"Thom Hartmann","T",16,null,"thom-hartmann",[],{"quotes":13,"pagination":78},[14,23,29,35,41,48,54,60,66,72],{"id":15,"quote_text":16,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":19,"source":20,"quote_tag":21,"commentary":22},3471692,"The 20th century has been characterised by three developments of great political importance. The growth of democracy; the growth of corporate power; and the growth of corporate propaganda as a means of protecting corporate power against democracy.",6,false,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\nThis quote from Thom Hartmann reflects the culmination of his life's work as a social critic and historian. As a dual-expert in history and behavioral psychology, I can attest that Hartmann's writing often grappled with the tension between democratic ideals and the growing influence of corporate power in the late 20th century. The quote likely originated from one of his books or lectures, where he sought to highlight the paradoxical nature of modern democracy.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nThe hidden insight in this quote lies in the acknowledgment that corporate power has become a counter-democratic force, effectively undermining the very principles of democracy it supposedly serves. This paradox highlights the tension between the pursuit of profit and the protection of democratic rights, revealing that corporate interests often prioritize their own power over the well-being of society.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo apply this mindset today, modern professionals and creatives must be aware of the insidious influence of corporate propaganda and its impact on democratic institutions. By recognizing this tension, individuals can develop a critical eye for the ways in which corporate power shapes public discourse, and take proactive steps to reclaim their agency and promote a more equitable society.",{"id":24,"quote_text":25,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":26,"source":27,"quote_tag":28,"commentary":9},3471683,"Humans are born with human rights. Those human rights are inherent –.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":30,"quote_text":31,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":32,"source":33,"quote_tag":34,"commentary":9},3471674,"There is more carbon in the atmosphere trapping heat and moisture than ever before in the 165,000 years of human history.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":36,"quote_text":37,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":38,"source":39,"quote_tag":40,"commentary":9},3471659,"Already, there is evidence that crimes are being committed with regard to campaign finance, and the FEC is unable to do anything.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":42,"quote_text":43,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":44,"source":45,"quote_tag":46,"commentary":47},3471644,"Blessings are the spiritual equivalent of breathing in, and prayer is the spiritual equivalent of breathing out.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\nThom Hartmann, a renowned author and radio host, is known for his insights on spirituality and human nature. This quote is likely from one of his books or lectures, where he explores the connection between spirituality and everyday life. As a historian, I would place this quote within the context of Hartmann's work on the intersection of psychology, philosophy, and spirituality, which often emphasizes the importance of balance and harmony in human experience.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nThe quote suggests that blessings and prayer are not mutually exclusive, but rather complementary aspects of a holistic spiritual practice. By framing blessings as the \"spiritual equivalent of breathing in,\" Hartmann highlights the importance of receptivity and openness, while prayer is seen as the act of letting go and releasing one's intentions into the world. This paradoxical relationship between receiving and giving reveals a deeper truth about the nature of spiritual growth: that it requires both an openness to experience and a willingness to surrender one's ego.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo apply this mindset today, try incorporating a daily practice of \"breathing in\" gratitude and blessings, followed by a period of \"breathing out\" through prayer or meditation, allowing yourself to release your intentions and worries into the world. By doing so, you can cultivate a sense of balance and harmony in your spiritual practice, and tap into the transformative power of receptivity and surrender.",{"id":49,"quote_text":50,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":51,"source":52,"quote_tag":53,"commentary":9},3471634,"Most people’s major life regrets are not about the things they’ve done, but about the things they’ve not done, the goals they never reached, the type of lover or friend or parent they wished they’d been but know they failed to be.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":55,"quote_text":56,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":57,"source":58,"quote_tag":59,"commentary":9},3471618,"One of the essential differences between the liberal and conservative worldview is that the liberals believe in rationality, whereas conservative believe that human events are ordered by forces that are beyond the ability of our rational mind to understand or control.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":61,"quote_text":62,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":63,"source":64,"quote_tag":65,"commentary":9},3471603,"Trickle down economics creates a nation of peons.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":67,"quote_text":68,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":69,"source":70,"quote_tag":71,"commentary":9},3471595,"The most powerful way to change the world is to secretly commit little acts of compassion. You must behave as if your every act, even the smallest, impacted a thousand people for a hundred generations. Because it does.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":73,"quote_text":74,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":75,"source":76,"quote_tag":77,"commentary":9},3471589,"The most important things in life are intangible.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"currentPage":79,"totalPages":80,"totalItems":8,"itemsPerPage":81},1,2,10]