The Path of the Hero — Are you on it?

by Jacqueline Smith The Hero in today’s society has changed from the hero of the past.  Heroes used to be statesman, creators and artists who changed the world with their vision, pioneers of industry, space, or the frontier.  Heroes always placed themselves last because they knew their path would be for the greater good of [...]

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Memorial Day

Thank you to all the people who have sacrificed for our freedom over the centuries.  Our debt to you is great. On thy grave the rain shall fall from the eyes of a mighty nation! – Thomas William Parsons, poet (1819-1892) Although no sculptured marble should rise to their memory, nor engraved stone bear record [...]

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28 Principles of Liberty from The 5,000 Year Leap

The following principles are taken directly from the book  “The 5,000 Year Leap.”  This book is a very easy read, but one that should be pondered greatly.  If you begin a new chapter of  The S.T.A.R. Forum in your area, we will ship you 10 books for the cost of the books only.  Please contact [...]

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14 Points to Success During a 4th Turning

14 Points from the Book “Our Home” and a speech by Dr. Oliver Van DeMille by Jacqueline Smith Imagine a peaceful life around you, even when the world is in turmoil.  Imagine your family close to you, and doing what they need to do, to keep things going during a difficult time in history.  Imagine [...]

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The Tytler Cycle of Democracy

by Jacqueline Smith Another great cycle in history is the Tytler Cycle of Democracy.  This cycle may look very familiar to you, and it may have been called a number of different names depending on where and why it was being taught..  We have often heard it taught as the “pride” cycle.   Remember that as [...]

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A Closer Look at the Fourth Turning

Time for a closer look at the 4th phase – The Winter, or Crisis. by Jacqueline Smith  Our previous article (found here) explained a brief overview of a cycle in history known as a saeculum.  This 80 – 120 year period in history is made up of four (4) separate turnings.  Each of these turnings [...]

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