The Autobiographical Website & Memoir of Brad Garbus
Introduction:
I wanted to write a mini-biography to help the community get to know who I am, mainly because I am not an outspoken person, I tend to be shy and it sometimes makes it hard for people to get to know me. This site paints a very detailed picture of who I am as a whole person; good, bad and all the shades in-between. This site has become a life-long work and inspiration for me; after all how can we understand others until we truly invest the time to understand ourselves. I sincerely hope you enjoy exploring the site and learning about who I am. If I have given you my website address you made a positive impression.
I am always open to making new friends and connections. Please feel free to explore my site and send me an email or add me as a friend on Facebook or Google+ The Basics:
Born on May 14, 1975 in Glen Burnie, Maryland at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Shortly after the passing of my father in 1980 we moved to Hampton Roads Virginia to be closer to my mother's side of the family. I have lived in Hampton Roads ever since.
Heritage:
I come from a very diverse family. My mother was born in Galax, a small town in the mountains of Virginia; my mother’s family is of Irish, Dutch, German and French descent. My father was born in Baltimore Maryland; my father’s family was from Lithuania and of Orthodox Jewish descent. My grandparents escaped the Holocaust and came to the United States to live the American dream. Both parents have passed, leaving 3 children, 2 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren to carry on the Garbus legacy. Welcome:
Please use the navigation bar on the left to journey through topics that are of interest to me. Along your journey you will begin to get to know me as a human being. While we may not agree on all topics, our differences are what make us all human and unique. Above all else, I will never judge you for what makes us different - I will embrace it and love you for who you are. I often appear to be a very simply easygoing person, but there is always a lot going on just below the surface. If you are familiar with the Meyers-Briggs personality profile, I am an INFJ (Introverted iNtuitive Feeling Judging). Why: I know it must cross many people's minds, why in the world would I put my life story on the internet?!... It's pretty simple, I have nothing to hide and more to gain from people knowing actually who I am as opposed to any assumption someone might happen to make. It's about authenticity and being a real person and not a mask. It's about sharing the good and the bad that makes me who I am and opportunities that have built my character and enlightened my Spirit. I am one of those genuinely compassionate human beings walking around in a sometimes shallow, presumptive, judging and abrasive world. My policy is honesty and truth - its the only way we can truly be authentic and loving to ourselves and to others. I am a sincere law-abiding citizen. I come across as a very shy and humble person. I couldn't hurt another living being under any circumstance, and if by accident I did harm someone, it would mean I would feel severe shame and long-term guilt - it would scar me for life emotionally and literally. My Dream & Calling in Life: "To compassionately INSPIRE everyone & every living thing I encounter through authentic servant leadership..." As I have grown older and wiser I have realized that my purpose in life is to help humanity shift paradigms through the expression of compassion. As we give compassion to others, it gives others permission to also express compassion. As this expression is shared person to person, the world changes and we change for the better. It is my small gift in life that I choose to share with everyone I encounter. We can be the change we wish to see in the world. One heart, one person, one soul at a time...
Anyone can do this simply by living the CASTLE Principles. "The principle of compassion lies at the heart of all religious, ethical and spiritual traditions, calling us always to treat all others as we wish to be treated ourselves. Compassion impels us to work tirelessly to alleviate the suffering of our fellow creatures, to dethrone ourselves from the center of our world and put another there, and to honor the inviolable sanctity of every single human being, treating everybody, without exception, with absolute justice, equity and respect.
It is also necessary in both public and private life to refrain consistently and emphatically from inflicting pain. To act or speak violently out of spite, chauvinism, or self-interest, to impoverish, exploit or deny basic rights to anybody, and to incite hatred by denigrating others - even our enemies - is a denial of our common humanity. We acknowledge that we have failed to live compassionately and that some have even increased the sum of human misery in the name of religion.
We therefore call upon all men and women ~ to restore compassion to the center of morality and religion ~ to return to the ancient principle that any interpretation of scripture that breeds violence, hatred or disdain is illegitimate ~ to ensure that youth are given accurate and respectful information about other traditions, religions and cultures ~ to encourage a positive appreciation of cultural and religious diversity ~ to cultivate an informed empathy with the suffering of all human beings, even those regarded as enemies.
We urgently need to make compassion a clear, luminous and dynamic force in our polarized world. Rooted in a principled determination to transcend selfishness, compassion can break down political, dogmatic, ideological and religious boundaries. Born of our deep interdependence, compassion is essential to human relationships and to a fulfilled humanity. It is the path to enlightenment, and indispensable to the creation of a just economy and a peaceful global community."
My Personality Type is INFJ...How to Speak "INFJ" - Give them plenty of time to consider your idea or proposal in-depth before expecting feedback or discussion.
- Present the idea in terms of your vision -- the big picture, and how it may fit into their larger personal or organizational goals, rather than focusing on the specifics and details.
- Discuss the benefits it will have on people -- especially how it will positively affect them in the future as well as in the present.
- Especially with regard to problem-solving, solicit their ideas, appeal to their creativity, and talk about possibilities.
- Be patient with what might be long, complicated explanations; don't hesitate to take your time carefully considering their proposals -- they like to do the same.
- If relevant, provide information regarding the timing of the implementation of the plan; be sure to meet all agreed-upon deadlines, and honor your commitments.
Description: INFJs are intuitive, caring, quiet and peace-loving: deep and complex people who may seem equally at home dealing with the personal and analytical spheres of life. The interior world of vision and ideas is this type's most comfortable domain, but some degree of human connection is essential for the INFJ's happiness; a potential conflict for this type. Articulate, empathetic and idealistic, INFJs often say they just know things, they know them directly, and they may not be able to tell you how or why! INFJs seem to be able to feel others' feelings vicariously and sense the good and evil in situations: an almost psychic ability which may be an asset in many "people professions." Spiritual, sensitive and committed, INFJs enjoy being of service to others. Once this type's goals are set and the mind is made up, no argument based solely on reason and practicality is likely to divert the passionate INFJ from a mission or chosen project. Whether this characteristic manifests itself as admirable tenacity or bull-headed stubbornness may determine the individual INFJ's potential for life success. To learn more about my personality visit my INFJ Page
"You must be the change you wish to see in the world." - Mahatma Gandhi ~ "Know Thyself." - Socrates ~ "Live Your Truth..." -E.P. Weinstein ~ "Life is about finding the Holy Grail and realizing, it was never lost..."
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