reality check

[morguana]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7CXjms2vIQk&feature=player_embedded
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7CXjms2vIQk&feature=player_embedded

how lucky we really are!!!! count every day as a blessing
look at how our brothers and sisters in the world live
this is reality

now lets look at some data shall we? (http://www.globalissues.org/article/26/poverty-facts-and-stats)
(full artical click above)

According to UNICEF, 24,000 children die each day due to poverty.
And they “die quietly in some of the poorest villages on earth, far removed from the scrutiny and the conscience of the world.
Being meek and weak in life makes these dying multitudes even more invisible in death.

Some 1.1 billion people in developing countries have inadequate access to water, and 2.6 billion lack basic sanitation.
Almost two in three people lacking access to clean water survive on less than $2 a day, with one in three living on less than $1 a day.
Some 1.8 million child deaths each year as a result of diarrhoea
The loss of 443 million school days each year from water-related illness.
Close to half of all people in developing countries suffering at any given time from a health problem caused by water and sanitation deficits.

Number of children in the world 2.2 billion
Number in poverty 1 billion (every second child)
Shelter, safe water and health
For the 1.9 billion children from the developing world, there are:
* 640 million without adequate shelter (1 in 3)
* 400 million with no access to safe water (1 in 5)
* 270 million with no access to health services (1 in 7)
Survival for children Worldwide,
* 10.6 million died in 2003 before they reached the age of 5 (same as children population in France, Germany, Greece and Italy)
* 1.4 million die each year from lack of access to safe drinking water and adequate sanitation

well? did this make you think? the stats on the health of the global population is dismal
1 in 6 people starving (http://sirenschronicles.com/2009/02/14/one-billion-starving-people-whats-that-about/)

http://library.thinkquest.org/C002291/high/present/stats.htm

so???????
how can this change?
and feel free to post any other snippits of info, i havent covered the water wars, war in general (involment of children), repressed communities, education, health of nations, slavery, abuse etc etc

[bluestflame]

I agreed, it's not karma , that's just something we tell ourselves

[morguana]

all i know bluestflame is that WE can all stand together and change this, you are right karma is often used as get out clause..........has anyone thought that actually it is OUR karmic debt to CHANGE this status quo?


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLp1ZnjsIXc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLp1ZnjsIXc


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6-8zkbCjl8&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6-8zkbCjl8&feature=related


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ouGiYo4Z00c&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ouGiYo4Z00c&feature=related

[Ruis]

Faced with a problem so big, the natural reactions of despair and apathy soon kick in. Instead of trying to change the lives of Billions at once it might help to do something small:


1. Choose one charity and give at least one pound a week, either at source (i.e. Oxfam shop) or direct debit.

2. Choose to consume less.

3. Choose to spend your money ethically

4. Choose to sign petitions, and inform others (avoid preaching)

Make simple every day changes, and choose to be active.

It is easy to disengage from the world, and live in our own little paradise. The truth is we have changed nothing by being so pious.

Selfishness arises in many forms; those who take and consume all in their wake, & those who bury their heads in the sand, or talk a good talk but take no action.

[morguana]

yep ruis i do, always give money to big issue man in village (never take a copy tho as never read them) my change from byuing food in shops always goes into the charity box on the counter.........am active in the amnisty international issues and do what ever i can for those around me, as i believe in radiating out all that i can.

anyone interested in the reality of things?
or is it just me that thinks 1 billion children living in abject poverty is ok?

the nwo has all ready happened, most people on this planet are slaves, and i am wondering how we can change the status quo?

ok avalonians read this http://www.globalissues.org/article/74/the-arms-trade-is-big-business

Developing nations are top recipients

The Grimmett Report also notes that,

* Developing nations continue to be the primary focus of foreign arms sales activity by weapons suppliers.
* Despite the global economic climate, major purchases continue to be made by a select few developing nations in these regions, principally China and India in Asia, and Saudi Arabia in the Middle East.
* Saudi Arabia and India’s large spending reflects their modernization efforts since the 1990s.
* The strength of individual economies of a wide range of nations in the developing world continues to be a significant factor in the timing of many of their arms purchasing decisions.
* Increases in the price of oil, while an advantage for major oil producing states in funding their arms purchases, has, simultaneously, caused economic difficulties for many oil consuming states, contributing to their decisions to curtail or defer new weapons acquisitions.
* A number of less affluent developing nations have chosen to upgrade while reducing new purchases.

Just ten developing nation recipients of arms sales accounted for 64% of the total developing nations arms market between 2001 and 2009:

Amnesty calls for 'bullet-proof' Arms Trade Treaty
11 May 2010


Amnesty International have today joined with campaigners in more than 100 countries to call upon government leaders to develop a "bullet-proof" Arms Trade Treaty. Amnesty's call came as they published a report on abuses fuelled by the trade in weapons.
Their comments come ahead of negotiations between leaders which are expected to begin in July. Some fear that proposals for the treaty will be watered down, while other campaigners have warned against putting too much hope in the treaty without wider political change................
CAAT say that they welcome the treaty as it will reduce the trade in small arms, but it is unlikely to affect the world's largest arms companies, who have little involvement in small arms. They suggest that regulations have often been weakened by the influence of arms companies within government and that this situation must be tackled to make an impact on the most powerful arms dealers.
But CAAT and Amnesty agree that the arms trade is one of the main factors fuelling poverty and human rights abuses around the globe. They both urge governments to tackle the arms trade as a matter of priority.
http://www.ekklesia.co.uk/node/12112


The defenders of arms exports claim that they are vital for security, from which everyone benefits. In fact the ready availability of arms often makes conflict more likely, and exacerbates conflicts which are already happening. The entirely legal flow of arms to governments such as that of Israel, Colombia or Turkey has had a disastrous impact on the human security of large civilian populations, turning many into refugees and destroying local economies. Conflicts also routinely prevent the possibility of delivering education and health services, such as vaccination programmes.

Furthermore, regardless of whether actual fighting is taking place, poor countries are often encouraged to spend money on arms that could be spent on badly needed health and education services. Pakistan, for instance, spends more on the military than on health and education combined. It has been estimated that arms sales are responsible for a fifth of the total international debt owed by poor countries. Yet despite this, governments in arms-producing countries such as the UK continue to help companies push their arms on the global South.
http://www.caat.org.uk/issues/poverty.php

now do you think we can change things?????

as buddha said;
silence cannot make a master out of a fool

[Ruis]

...in reference to India holding so-called talks with various governments on easing India-Pakistan tensions (while pitching for defense contracts), the same Financial Times report also points out that Jack Straw, Britain’s Foreign Secretary, is “also expected to use the opportunity to lobby for a Pounds 1bn (Euros 1.6bn, Dollars 1.43bn) deal to sell BAE Systems Hawk jets to India”. An official of no less stature than Foreign Secretary (somewhat similar to U.S. Secretary of State) is involved in “marketing” for a weapons company.

[morguana]

...in reference to India holding so-called talks with various governments on easing India-Pakistan tensions (while pitching for defense contracts), the same Financial Times report also points out that Jack Straw, Britain’s Foreign Secretary, is “also expected to use the opportunity to lobby for a Pounds 1bn (Euros 1.6bn, Dollars 1.43bn) deal to sell BAE Systems Hawk jets to India”. An official of no less stature than Foreign Secretary (somewhat similar to U.S. Secretary of State) is involved in “marketing” for a weapons company.


wtf? exactly! maddness........


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--Wpz4NAHtY&feature=related

well?

[Hiram]

The Upanishads tell us that the Foundational Form of human suffering is ignorance. In the case of these poor children, it is the ignorance of those around them which has caused their suffering...which takes the form of illness and starvation.

It is our collective ignorance that has caused this too occur. To do as Ruis suggests, we must first work upon our ignorance, or we are just treating the symptoms, not the disease. As Thoreau said so eloquently: "There are a thousand hacking at the branches of evil to one who is striking at the root."

Work upon the ignorance.

[Ruis]

The tragedy is so many people actually believe 'positive' thoughts alone can change the world.

James 2:26 For just as the body without the spirit is dead, so also faith without works is dead.

Faith without works is like a bird without wings; though she may hop with her companions on earth, yet she will never fly with them to heaven. By Francis Beaumont http://www.iwise.com/Qy8u4

Intention without action is like a cloud without rain...

[morguana]

i love you ruis, can i have your babies?

[Ruis]

mmmmmm.....:eek:

[morguana]

The Upanishads tell us that the Foundational Form of human suffering is ignorance. In the case of these poor children, it is the ignorance of those around them which has caused their suffering...which takes the form of illness and starvation.

It is our collective ignorance that has caused this too occur. To do as Ruis suggests, we must first work upon our ignorance, or we are just treating the symptoms, not the disease. As Thoreau said so eloquently: "There are a thousand hacking at the branches of evil to one who is striking at the root."


Work upon the ignorance.

yes hiam as buddha said, the ignorant man is an ox
he grows in size and not in wisdom

m

[greybeard]

There is a massive difference between positive thoughts and the Power of Prayer.
The energy is quite different.
Frankly it is all about energy and vibration.
Things can not be changed with the same level of energy that created them.
Removal of ignorance does not happen all by itself.
There is a lot on the subject by quite a few contributors on the "ego what is it? how to transcend "thread.
Regards
Chris

[Ruis]

I have come to realise, that the war so many fear - that of New World Orders and The rise of the powers that be has already happened...we lost!

When David Icke speaks of a Matrix and to wake up, it's nothing without choosing to do something.

There is no future the future is now.

[greybeard]

I have come to realise, that the war so many fear - that of New World Orders and The rise of the powers that be has already happened...we lost!

When David Icke speaks of a Matrix and to wake up, it's nothing without choosing to do something.

There is no future the future is now.

That is very astute.
Regards Chris

[Ruis]

Christ was active he didn't just look around the money changers at the temple and go hmmmmm must pray more.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A71bh8keqbI

[Hiram]

I do not find contention with what you are saying. Works are a keystone to any change that may occur. Unfortunately in life many set out with the very best intentions, and through ignorance, and misunderstanding, merely make the challenges and problems we face much, much, worse.

Without first addressing this ignorance, you can not have right action...or right works. One must come before the other unfortunately.

[Ruis]

The time has come to be active and aware

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YK-4SgpAJRs

When snow froze our paths , only my neighbour and myself cleared the paths. The other 11 neighbours were full of positive thoughts!

[Ruis]

Assuming that one works upon this ignorance how long dose it take to reach awareness..and then what happens when one has awareness..Ignorance is different from stupidity, it is the lack of knowledge apposed to the ability to process knowledge..a life time of navel gazing is worthless if this new found awareness is not shared. Actions have to follow to change the world.

Intention + Action = Manifestation.

[greybeard]

I do not find contention with what you are saying. Works are a keystone to any change that may occur. Unfortunately in life many set out with the very best intentions, and through ignorance, and misunderstanding, merely make the challenges and problems we face much, much, worse.

Without first addressing this ignorance, you can not have right action...or right works. One must come before the other unfortunately.

Yes Hiram I agree, there is a balance.
We got into being politically correct and now people have to be ever so careful not to offend.
I understand In America, Christmas from being a celebration of the birth of Christ has been toned down so as not to offend non Christians.
We are bound now by so many regulations to give rights.
In my day a right was not given it was earned.
We now have a sue society and a victim mentality
Im not going there---- so much of it.
What I am saying is that knee jerk action / reaction has caused more problems than it solved.
We threw money at places the birth rate went up--- thats a statistical fact -- the problem now worse than ever.
Give a man a fish etc.
The cure many times worse than the disease.
So removal of ignorance is paramount to right action happening.
From my point of view that is transcending ego then right action occurs naturally without agenda.
Even some taming of the ego makes a tremendous difference.
Regards Chris

[Hiram]

"Intention + Action = Manifestation. "

Ideally this is correct. Misapplied...as it is quite often in this reality, and you have a greater problem than that of which you began. I believe working upon one's ignorance being compared to "navel gazing" is a mischaracterization of that activity.

The point at which a person transitions from internal work to external work is different for each entity. Ideally the external work should be a manifestation of that which has happened within.

With regards to ignorance, it is the root of all that is faulty in this world. War, anger, hatred, fear, jealousy, pain....all these things have their foundation in a misapprehension of what truly Is. If an entity either singularly, or collectively discovers the true nature of an issue, then it can be addressed correctly. If an entity tries to address an issue of which it has no understanding, through all good intentions, the entity could do more harm than good.

Also Chris....I could not agree more. Thanks as always for your wisdom....Ruis as well...thank you my friend!

[morguana]

sometimes i find things easier to say with songs.......


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIFY9h8DImg&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIFY9h8DImg&feature=related


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6E1OdAcc204&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6E1OdAcc204&feature=related

We have the chance to turn the pages over
We can write what we wanna write

We gotta make ends meet before we get much older.
We're all someone's daughter
we're all someone's son

How long can we look at each other down the barrel of a gun?

You're the voice
try and understand it

Make a noise and make it clear
oh-woh.
We're not gonna sit in silence

We're not gonna live with fear
oh-woh.

This time we know we all can stand together

With the power to the powerful

believing we can make it better.
We're all someone's daughter
we're all someone's son

How lona can we look at each other down the barrel of a gun?

You're the voice
try and understand it
. . .

We're all someone's daughter
we're all someone's son

How long can we look at each other down the barrel of a gun?
You're the voice
try and understand it
. . .
You're the voice
try and understand it
. . .
You're the voice
try and understand it

[morguana]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqxENMKaeCU&feature=player_embedded


We are living in exceptional times. Scientists tell us that we have 10 years to change the way we live, avert the depletion of natural resources and the catastrophic evolution of the Earth's climate.

The stakes are high for us and our children. Everyone should take part in the effort, and HOME has been conceived to take a message of mobilization out to every human being.

For this purpose, HOME needs to be free. A patron, the PPR Group, made this possible. EuropaCorp, the distributor, also pledged not to make any profit because Home is a non-profit film.

HOME has been made for you : share it! And act for the planet.

Yann Arthus-Bertrand

HOME official website
http://www.home-2009.com

think this vid just says it all, dont you?
m

edit to add cheers chris, have just left the link instead :)

[greybeard]

The Video is blocked Morguana.
Not accessible
However if you click on it to get direct to U tube it opens.
Regards Chris

[frank samuel]

Morguana just a few hours ago I was talking with my 15yr.old son about the plight of children all over the world. Reminding him to count his blessings and at the same time be compassionate to everyone in particular those in need. His replied to me was, "dad they are suffering because people and governments simply do not care". I looked at him and saw that at his young age he understood the problem better than me.

How often do we complain about our petty problems forgetting how half the worlds population lives in less than humane conditions, lacking the basic necessities of food, water and adequate shelter.Be grateful for every breath that you take and never forget to lend a helping hand to those in need, a simple smile, a hug, a meal for a neighbor in need. Our children learn from us, for the next generation to become responsible we have to set that example. We can always do more, it starts with a caring heart and the awareness that we cannot continue on this reckless train ride. Just like my son reminded me, we can do something about this, it starts with you, me , us.
Thanks Morguana for this thread.

Many many blessings to all.:grouphug::wub:

[morguana]

frank, this thread has been helped by my daughter (7 years old), she has read with me the information posted and said last night, when we were watching the above film (from the home thread) that it should be posted here. she said ''mummy we are so very lucky to live the way we do, we have clean water, food and a home, why cant humans help each other and look after gaia? it makes me sad to think that our brothers and sisters are in such pain.....all for money, mummy its the money isnt it? thats why there is all the problems'' :eek:
she totally gets it! out of the mouth of babes..........your son sounds a very astute young man, a credit to you both :wub:
love
m

ps thx chris, have sorted it

[blue777]

Thanks Morguana ,
for facing up to the Human condition of Suffering..WE HAVE TO TAKE THE IRON OUT OF THE SOUL
lol
blue

[Mu2143]

Christ was active he didn't just look around the money changers at the temple and go hmmmmm must pray more.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A71bh8keqbI

Mooji
Another liar and deceiver exposes him self. What is his message? if I would translate this then he is saying :"Destroying a little bit is OK"
Another person who trying to deceive the many by speaking with great words(Super-scientist with out heart) again following some one blindly and you will be deceived.

[Mu2143]

'mummy we are so very lucky to live the way we do, we have clean water, food and a home, why cant humans help each other and look after gaia?

an interesting statement that she makes from her perspective, but that is the main reason why we do not have clean water and food and a place to stay without having to pay for it!
It only appears that way, so we can be deceived and be slowly poisoned to sickness and death.

This statement is also self explaining ,because it represent are old way of thinking. Duality is condition/belief system that is slowly introduced in to our modern culture so where basicly trick in to it believing that where lucky to have clean water and food. That is how we become slaves to the system , because the government is pretending to taking care of us when it is not !!

Where not looking after gaia because where thinking we are!!!

[Caren]

Dear Morguana,
I have just read this entire thread for the first time, and I think what is posted here by the most caring,
and the most compassionate Avalonians really touches one's heart! I hope others will take notice of what
is written here and will be moved to action. And we need to start now- not tomorrow, not next week!
It's been my personal experience that the more I have given away to others- I've gotten much more
in return. :)
Thank you Morguana, for all you do for others...your heart is large and overflowing. You are a voice
for many who have none..
Much love to you and the others here on this thread,
caren

[LeeEllisMusic]

Dear m,

What a wonderful thread! I just read the whole thing and you have inspired me!

As you know, I have a thread called Putting The Pieces Together For the Masses http://projectavalon.net/forum4/showthread.php?3519-Putting-The-Pieces-Together-For-The-Masses. I've been compiling information to get out to people who may not be aware of some things, as we in Avalon are awakening to.

So, just now I have added a few pages to my personal website about the gulf crisis~ trying to be as inspirational as possible :)

I will eventually add a page or two on the NWO / corporate agendas/ money trail etc... that we have been discussing here ~ hopefully soon~

For now, I just want to get something out there to build on, and keep the vibe hopeful... and then add some pages on how people can contribute and take action to effect positive change.

Here is my modest effort so far:
http://www.leeellis.com/ww.LeeEllis.com/Gulf_Pages.html

Bless You and Deep Gratitude for the inspiration this morning!

[frank samuel]

an interesting statement that she makes from her perspective, but that is the main reason why we do not have clean water and food and a place to stay without having to pay for it!
It only appears that way, so we can be deceived and be slowly poisoned to sickness and death.

This statement is also self explaining ,because it represent are old way of thinking. Duality is condition/belief system that is slowly introduced in to our modern culture so where basicly trick in to it believing that where lucky to have clean water and food. That is how we become slaves to the system , because the government is pretending to taking care of us when it is not !!

Where not looking after gaia because where thinking we are!!!

Mu2143 I just wanted to remind you that we all have the power to change our own individual reality, if my children fail to take responsibility for themselves, their neighbors, friends, community, is easy to point fingers, we can blame it on whatever we want, the point here being is that we have to start somewhere to take responsibility to create the changes we want to see implemented within our surroundings. Here's a few people I emulate and consider to have made an impact in the development of our hearts and consciousness, Gandhi, Mandela, Desmond Tutu, Martin Luther King Jr..

There are many white hats of whom you will never hear anything about, actively working behind the scenes .
Is a question of personal choice as to how you want to create the changes within yourselves, your family, your community, the point is, just do it. We can talk ideas, believes, etc. all day, that's all good, for me actions are the essence of creating the beauty I want to see in my world. Gaia is beautiful, just because a few rotten apples have been trying to destroy this globe throughout the course of history, in the final epilogue chapter, THEY WILL NOT SUCCEED, that's why we are here, to get the ball rolling.

Many many blessings to all:thumb:

[greybeard]

Well said Frank.It is my resposibility to be the change I want to see---- no one else's
A story
A minister was preparing the Sunday sermon.
His son was a distraction--he wanted to play.
Minister took a page out of a magazine, it had a map of the world on it. He tore into pieces making a jigsaw out of it
He gave it to his son, saying when you have put the map together I will play with you.
Son was back in moments, Job done.
How did you do that so fast son? He asked.
Easy Dad there was a picture of a man on the other side, when I got the man right, the world came right.
My responsibility is to attend to what I can attend to, namely me.
When I get me right, my intention, my thoughts, my words, my actions, my world comes right. (Work in progress)

Sounds simple but think what kind of a world we would have if everyone did this to the best of their ability.

Chris

[Ba-ba-Ra]

frank, this thread has been helped by my daughter (7 years old), she has read with me the information posted and said last night, when we were watching the above film (from the home thread) that it should be posted here. she said ''mummy we are so very lucky to live the way we do, we have clean water, food and a home, why cant humans help each other and look after gaia? it makes me sad to think that our brothers and sisters are in such pain.....all for money, mummy its the money isnt it? thats why there is all the problems'' :eek:
she totally gets it! out of the mouth of babes..........your son sounds a very astute young man, a credit to you both :wub:
love
m

ps thx chris, have sorted it

Yes, the children get it, but so soon they often become swept into the world of money. As long as money rules instead of conscience, these things will continue to happen. So many of us want change, but where to start. I agree with those who say, right around us. I also agree that we must look Universally as well. There is a movement, which is global, The Zeitgeist Movement and The Venus Project. I would love for Bill to interview the founders (Peter Joseph and Jacque Frescoe). They introduce a new way of being that is resource based instead of money based. Is it perfect, probably not, but it definitely has many merits and we could build from there. I encourage you all to at least listen (www.thezeitgeistmovement.com)

I love that we all care and are heart are open. That is always the beginning. Love, Ba-ba-Ra

[Caren]

Hi all,
You may find this of interest- if you go to the "really good news thread" and read Matondu's post, there
is a link there that takes you to a published story. It's about a very young girl who has been growing
vegetables for the less fortunate. She started this in grade 3 and it was all her own idea. She is now
11, and apparently grew 40,000 lbs of fresh vegetables for the needy last fall. Of course she had some
help- neighbors,her school, etc... But wait, there is even more to the story- she's doing other things as
well; like winning public awards for inventions that teach others to conserve water.
This is a very heart warming story. I hope you will take a couple of minutes to check it out. Her story
is called "katie's Krops".
Blessings,
caren

[morguana]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HlFP-PMW6E&feature=player_embedded
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HlFP-PMW6E&feature=player_embedded

[norman]

how lucky we really are!!!! count every day as a blessing
look at how our brothers and world livesisters in the
this is reality


......................, slavery, abuse etc etc......

Morguana....... I think you really know deep down how desperate we all have to/will get before we actually make a difference.

I think the PTB know that too. That's probably why they have spent the last 2 or 3 decades legislating and funding and rehearsing for when we ALL get off our backsides and DO IT.

That image of people in raw suffering is really US!....

That's what it's going to take to act and act for real, instead of all this waffle and sorryness. When we too are down and dirty we will fight with our numbers agains those tiny few horrendous criminals.

I'll tell you THIS as if I were a prophet, which I'm NOT!.... but..... think about this.....

If the whole human race unites and rises up against the brutality of the crooks against us we have just 2 ways to do it.

1) we find the "fright" and courage NOW before we are too weak.

2) we wait untill everyone agrees we must "act"...hah!...... and lose miserably because we left it too late.


I've been trying for years to understand and realise what it takes to make that difference. I'm really not sure how it works out for everyone but it seems to me that the difference is in the passion and the deliberation of all our actions as of NOW!...

I wonder a lot...... when will a critical mass of us wake up and realise that we've been tricked, hypnotized and bullied into this bogusly ethical passivity? When a hand thumps us on the shoulder to push us into a soil pit, it will have been far too late to realise that it was always within the rules of this 'combat' to get down and dirty and to assault and actually fight back.

And you know what!?...... there are still so many of us that we could easily WIN!...... [ IF, we got real ]

[frank samuel]

Hi Morgs and everyone thank you for this thread, is niece to walk in the streets see people whom I try to help everyday asking for my kids , because my kids also reach out to them. We can all do more, so each day I remind myself to get busy and make a difference in whatever way I can, big or small , every little bit helps.

If I close my eyes today I know I have try to instill in my children the importance to care for those less fortunate, maybe after I'm gone they will continue to try to make a difference. This planet is giving us a lot more than we can ever give back. I can imagine a billion people united around the planet to make a change, that's a force to be reckon with.

Irregardless of the possible earth changes, we have made a permanent impact on the consciousness of human beings and perhaps beyond to other worlds and dimensions we are not yet fully aware of. Nothing is ever lost, the heart of love always leaves a seed which blossoms and grows, this is why I believe we are all here. There's about to be a tsunami that will engulf this planet, the tsunami of the heart of love.

Many many blessings to all.:wub:

[morguana]

:hug: norman and frank, your posts are inspireing and shows much beauty, thx for shareing
love
m

ps night night folks its zzzzzzz time

[rhythm]

Faced with a problem so big, the natural reactions of despair and apathy soon kick in. Instead of trying to change the lives of Billions at once it might help to do something small:


1. Choose one charity and give at least one pound a week, either at source (i.e. Oxfam shop) or direct debit.

2. Choose to consume less.

3. Choose to spend your money ethically

4. Choose to sign petitions, and inform others (avoid preaching)

Make simple every day changes, and choose to be active.

It is easy to disengage from the world, and live in our own little paradise. The truth is we have changed nothing by being so pious.

Selfishness arises in many forms; those who take and consume all in their wake, & those who bury their heads in the sand, or talk a good talk but take no action.

HERE HERE ;you tell like it is:clap2:(and be kind to yourself )

[Ethereal Blue Being]

So many wonderful ideas and caring souls. There is a young lady named Hannah Salwen now 18 but "in 2006 she saw a homeless man on the roadside sitting next to an idling luxury car she had an epiphany: By having a little less, her family could give others a lot. IN 2006 her FAMILY SOLD THEIR HOME, BOUGHT ONE HALF IT'S SIZE, AND DONATED THE PROCEEDS TO ---THE HUNGER PROJECT!!! Which helps villagers,in this case 30,000 in Ghana-move from poverty to self-reliance. Their book THE POWER OF HALF chronicles the Salwen families experience".. I read about her in a story inside the back cover of a well known magazine here in the US. NATURAL HOME (Sept/Oct 2010 issue) . Some of what I have written is an exerpt from the article in this magazine..there isn't an author by line so it's probably a press realease. Never the less this family has a great idea. to live a lifestyle half the size and make a difference. They even have a website www.thepowerofhalf.com many of us cut back on our lifestyle and live more green, but what are we doing with the extra $ ? I find it amazing that this 14 year old girl and her family did this. others in her high school/community are doing HALF projects like teens donating HALF of their babysitting money to environmental causes. This family has traveled to Ghana to see what the sale of their house has done for the 30,000 Ghanans. Their story/journey must be amazing.

[wynderer]

So many wonderful ideas and caring souls. There is a young lady named Hannah Salwen now 18 but "in 2006 she saw a homeless man on the roadside sitting next to an idling luxury car she had an epiphany: By having a little less, her family could give others a lot. IN 2006 her FAMILY SOLD THEIR HOME, BOUGHT ONE HALF IT'S SIZE, AND DONATED THE PROCEEDS TO ---THE HUNGER PROJECT!!! Which helps villagers,in this case 30,000 in Ghana-move from poverty to self-reliance. Their book THE POWER OF HALF chronicles the Salwen families experience".. I read about her in a story inside the back cover of a well known magazine here in the US. NATURAL HOME (Sept/Oct 2010 issue) . Some of what I have written is an exerpt from the article in this magazine..there isn't an author by line so it's probably a press realease. Never the less this family has a great idea. to live a lifestyle half the size and make a difference. They even have a website www.thepowerofhalf.com many of us cut back on our lifestyle and live more green, but what are we doing with the extra $ ? I find it amazing that this 14 year old girl and her family did this. others in her high school/community are doing HALF projects like teens donating HALF of their babysitting money to environmental causes. This family has traveled to Ghana to see what the sale of their house has done for the 30,000 Ghanans. Their story/journey must be amazing.

a very good idea -- & [since the title of this thread is Reality Check] may i suggest that those of us in the USA who have enough to share like the Salwen family -- we'd better do the sharing now, while we still have it, as our country is on the way to being one of a few very rich & a lot very poor

[Victoria Tintagel]

Quote from Hiram "It is our collective ignorance that has caused this too occur. To do as Ruis suggests, we must first work upon our ignorance, or we are just treating the symptoms, not the disease. As Thoreau said so eloquently: "There are a thousand hacking at the branches of evil to one who is striking at the root."

Work upon the ignorance".
Thanks a lot, Hiram, this I find SOOOOO TRUE, I agree warmheartedly! Yesterday I walked in a neighbourhood where Arabian families live and wives are very restricted and ignored in their freedom to move around outside their homes, walking veiled or heavily covered. I noticed the ignorance in their faces and decided to give them a smile in their eyes, which was very easily accepted. It was a real woman to woman thing to do.... surprising..... which is a healing in my woman's soul. I wish you much joy, Hiram. Tint. < ; )