Here and Now...What's Happening?

[1inMany]

This morning Mike awaits an appointment with a heart surgeon. He has undergone all kinds of medical tests, and the results show several areas of concern. Obviously, I am getting this second hand, and I have no experience in this area. From what I can tell, though, they will not know what they need to do to fix these multiple problems until they get into his heart with a scope. What they find, they will fix. Could be stents, could be creating a detour around some issues. He heard "open heart surgery, worst case" and is now looking his own mortality squarely in the face. Blood flow is the issue.

I have been strong. I have been the pillar of strength for the girls ... and even for him the best I could. But last night, when he called with this latest news, it became more difficult.

Now, if you've ever "gone under the knife" you might realize that there is a moment that seems to be a common occurence, when you want to make sure everything in your life is set right and you say good bye, convinced you may not wake back up. I understand this, it has happened to me for something quite minor in comparison to this. But, saying good bye to the girls before this surgery might freak them out. Unnecessarily.

He wants me there with him. And of course I will be. Despite the difficult nature of this, I could not bear the thought of anyone facing this alone. I will likely end up staying at his house for a day or two. Whatever is needed.

I was so strong, and so sure. I sat Em down, then sat M down, explaining to each of them as simply as I could, focusing mostly on the fact that whatever they find they will fix right then. Despite my best efforts, each of the three of them eventually got really scared.

I cannot count how many times, in recent months, I have said the words "It's Okay." Not only to myself. I said that more times last night than in past weeks put together. I tried to minimize their fears. I did.

And then I fell apart. Hell, I have no clue if he is going to pull through this. How would I know? And the older two, K and M, ended up pushing me into very difficult territory. And I spoke of death. It is a part of life. It is a natural part of life. It isn't something to fear. Neither of them wanted to hear this. And in the end, I understood their fears, as I watched...when they realized the natural order is that they will outlive their parents.

I am quite certain I was not ready for this one. But I know I haven't been ready for anything else in the past two or three years either. I'm trusting that whatever everyone else needs in the coming weeks, it will be given to me to deliver. Because at this moment, it isn't in here.

I am reminded this morning, ever so gently, to be kind to all those I meet in the course of the day...this is not an easy gig. For anyone.

Much Love and gratitude on this day,

[ulli]

This morning Mike awaits an appointment with a heart surgeon. He has undergone all kinds of medical tests, and the results show several areas of concern. Obviously, I am getting this second hand, and I have no experience in this area. From what I can tell, though, they will not know what they need to do to fix these multiple problems until they get into his heart with a scope. What they find, they will fix. Could be stents, could be creating a detour around some issues. He heard "open heart surgery, worst case" and is now looking his own mortality squarely in the face. Blood flow is the issue.

I have been strong. I have been the pillar of strength for the girls ... and even for him the best I could. But last night, when he called with this latest news, it became more difficult.

Now, if you've ever "gone under the knife" you might realize that there is a moment that seems to be a common occurence, when you want to make sure everything in your life is set right and you say good bye, convinced you may not wake back up. I understand this, it has happened to me for something quite minor in comparison to this. But, saying good bye to the girls before this surgery might freak them out. Unnecessarily.

He wants me there with him. And of course I will be. Despite the difficult nature of this, I could not bear the thought of anyone facing this alone. I will likely end up staying at his house for a day or two. Whatever is needed.

I was so strong, and so sure. I sat Em down, then sat M down, explaining to each of them as simply as I could, focusing mostly on the fact that whatever they find they will fix right then. Despite my best efforts, each of the three of them eventually got really scared.

I cannot count how many times, in recent months, I have said the words "It's Okay." Not only to myself. I said that more times last night than in past weeks put together. I tried to minimize their fears. I did.

And then I fell apart. Hell, I have no clue if he is going to pull through this. How would I know? And the older two, K and M, ended up pushing me into very difficult territory. And I spoke of death. It is a part of life. It is a natural part of life. It isn't something to fear. Neither of them wanted to hear this. And in the end, I understood their fears, as I watched...when they realized the natural order is that they will outlive their parents.

I am quite certain I was not ready for this one. But I know I haven't been ready for anything else in the past two or three years either. I'm trusting that whatever everyone else needs in the coming weeks, it will be given to me to deliver. Because at this moment, it isn't in here.

I am reminded this morning, ever so gently, to be kind to all those I meet in the course of the day...this is not an easy gig. For anyone.

Much Love and gratitude on this day,


I just replied, lengthy....but post vanished.

This stuff gets done in hospitals every day, just like millions of people survive traveling by air.

My ex had left me, but returned for a month when he had to have an eye operation.
I nursed him through it..then he left me again.
Same thing happened when they had to operate his other eye.
I can't believe how stupid I was then.
Years of abuse, mistreatment...and it took me a another five years
before I recovered from the psychological fall-out.

[1inMany]

Yes, ulli, that is exactly what I told him. The girls, too.

It is just that...at some point I realized it really is up to the Universe.

Things become more ... complicated ... when I factor in the greater good, his own soul's path, those other things I used to not consider.

I mean, honestly...he could have the best, most gifted surgeon on the planet and if it is his time to go he will. Or he could have a real goofball, but if Spirit guides the surgeon's hands miracles could occur.

I simply do not have the answer to the question, "Is Dad going to be okay?"

[ulli]

Yes, ulli, that is exactly what I told him. The girls, too.

It is just that...at some point I realized it really is up to the Universe.

Things become more ... complicated ... when I factor in the greater good, his own soul's path, those other things I used to not consider.

I mean, honestly...he could have the best, most gifted surgeon on the planet and if it is his time to go he will. Or he could have a real goofball, but if Spirit guides the surgeon's hands miracles could occur.

I simply do not have the answer to the question, "Is Dad going to be okay?"

in 1979 I thought astrology and future tellers might have the answer to the same question.
in March of 1980 an astrologer told me "on September 6th of this year you will need all your reserves".
And that turned out the day that my father died.
And so I became an astro buff…-obsessed with studying astrology.
And I looked at my transits of that day, to see what might that astrologer have seen there.
He didn't say that my dad was going to die, just that I would need to access my inner reserves.
I had transiting Saturn square my natal Uranus…two very opposite energies clashing.
But I also had transiting Jupiter trine my sun. Which could mean that inner reserves became accessible.
The day before the news of Dad's death I met Krishnamurti in person. which was like filling the tank,
before the new journey into the land of semi-orphanhood.
Saturn rules the father/Grandfather archetype, and Uranus rules sudden shifts, changes, and shocks.
Jupiter rules higher learning, expansion.and all those elements came together on that day.

So now when asked a question about if anyone will be ok… I point to the more important issue…
our need to have stability and certainty and total security.

And hopefully people will discover that no such thing exists, at least not externally.

Lasting security can only be found gradually, in the process of inner transformation,
and in the discovery that I AM (always) and WE ARE (always).

And even if this is grasped intellectually it is not enough. There has to be a real knowing,
one that stems from a deeper understanding than just what we have read in a forum post, or what others have told us.

[Dennis Leahy]

...So now when asked a question about if anyone will be ok… I point to the more important issue…
our need to have stability and certainty and total security.

And hopefully people will discover that no such thing exists, at least not externally.

Lasting security can only be found gradually, in the process of inner transformation,
and in the discovery that I AM (always) and WE ARE (always).

And even if this is grasped intellectually it is not enough. There has to be a real knowing,
one that stems from a deeper understanding than just what we have read in a forum post, or what others have told us.That was a damn fine post, Ulli. Even though I don't understand anything about astrology, the rest of your post was high impact truth.

Dennis

[araucaria]

Thinking of you 1inMany in these tough times.
Some day, Ulli, not now, you're going to have to explain how your Dad's life issues get to figure in your chart. Someone has got this whole thing stitched up really tight.

[ulli]

...So now when asked a question about if anyone will be ok… I point to the more important issue…
our need to have stability and certainty and total security.

And hopefully people will discover that no such thing exists, at least not externally.

Lasting security can only be found gradually, in the process of inner transformation,
and in the discovery that I AM (always) and WE ARE (always).

And even if this is grasped intellectually it is not enough. There has to be a real knowing,
one that stems from a deeper understanding than just what we have read in a forum post, or what others have told us.That was a damn fine post, Ulli. Even though I don't understand anything about astrology, the rest of your post was high impact truth.

Dennis

Thanks, Dennis. What astrology did for me was not what I had expected.
In those days I believed that the future was already carved in granite,
and there were these secret methods to get hold of those carvings.
And I was very insecure back then, despite the fact that I had all my dreams come true.

What astrology did provide was a glimpse into the workings of the cosmos, and the options that life presents to us.
before that I saw no options, as I moved forward blindly, just following my instincts, and societal programming.

Astrology is like a language. Learning it means one has to learn a number of associated keywords.
And even though 12 categories seems like quite a lot to learn, plus their various subdivisions,
once you grasp the basics it becomes easy, like riding a bike, or learning to type. Or to play the piano.

And then a whole lot of these higher cosmic truths become apparent...truths that are beyond any players, and their "evil" intent.
If anything, one discovers truths that show nothing but a principle of ultimate and absolute Goodness.

[ulli]

Thinking of you 1inMany in these tough times.
Some day, Ulli, not now, you're oging to have to explain how your Dad's life issues get to figure in your chart. Someone has got this whole thing stitched up really tight.


What I did figure out, albeit too late, perhaps, is how I was one of my Dad's life issues.
My natal Saturn (Saturns position at the moment of my birth) was exactly on the same spot as my Dad's
natal sun. Same degree, in Virgo. And the people who bring their Saturn onto your sun always present you with hardship.
As if I was his grandfather.

It took me a while to wrap my brains around that one.
But after a while I could see it clearly....
that particular generation of Germans (he was born in 1912) needed lessons to clear them of their past,
which only a new generation could teach them. No war, no dictatorship....
just a bunch of rebellious hippies could irk them into awakening.
Hence you have the Indigos.

[Sierra]

Dearest 1inMany,

That is a tough conversation to have with one's children, for both parties.

I remember standing in a coffee shop in the eighties, and the proprietor, in her forties, was talking about the impact of her mother's death. The spaciness, the zoning out, the seeing her mother everywhere... And she was saying no one ever told her what it would be like, a stunned readjustment to the volcanic new reality.

I love and respect you so much. You have very lucky descendants, though I know you don't feel this way right now.

Hugging you.

Hugging Nora.

Hugging Marianne.

Selfishly praying I die first so I don't have to go through this with my husband.

Marianne, be well, be whole. Get out of that damn hospital. Of course your heart races at the prospect of going home.

Heavy in the village today... It is.

Forcing me to face my sister's coming death.

Love, love, love, Sierra

[ulli]

Dearest 1inMany,

That is a tough conversation to have with one's children, for both parties.

I remember standing in a coffee shop in the eighties, and the proprietor, in her forties, was talking about the impact of her mother's death. The spaciness, the zoning out, the seeing her mother everywhere... And she was saying no one ever told her what it would be like, a stunned readjustment to the volcanic new reality.

I love and respect you so much. You have very lucky descendants, though I know you don't feel this way right now.

Hugging you.

Hugging Nora.

Hugging Marianne.

Selfishly praying I die first so I don't have to go through this with my husband.

Marianne, be well, be whole. Get out of that damn hospital. Of course your heart races at the prospect of going home.

Heavy in the village today... It is.

Forcing me to face my sister's coming death.

Love, love, love, Sierra

All the more reason for someone to step in and lighten things up a bit:

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[RunningDeer]

Heavy in the village today... It is.
Love, love, love, Sierra
All the more reason for someone to step in and lighten things up a bit:

How's this for stepping in?


16 Goats in a Tree
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One more...

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(no apples were harmed during this filming)
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[ulli]

Jumping goats is definitely on a par with kittens.


But I thought we could perhaps also leave the gloom and go over to Gio's Ranch thread,
which is having a 10,000th post party.

[giovonni]

This morning Mike awaits an appointment with a heart surgeon. He has undergone all kinds of medical tests, and the results show several areas of concern. Obviously, I am getting this second hand, and I have no experience in this area. From what I can tell, though, they will not know what they need to do to fix these multiple problems until they get into his heart with a scope. What they find, they will fix. Could be stents, could be creating a detour around some issues. He heard "open heart surgery, worst case" and is now looking his own mortality squarely in the face. Blood flow is the issue.

I have been strong. I have been the pillar of strength for the girls ... and even for him the best I could. But last night, when he called with this latest news, it became more difficult.

Now, if you've ever "gone under the knife" you might realize that there is a moment that seems to be a common occurence, when you want to make sure everything in your life is set right and you say good bye, convinced you may not wake back up. I understand this, it has happened to me for something quite minor in comparison to this. But, saying good bye to the girls before this surgery might freak them out. Unnecessarily.

He wants me there with him. And of course I will be. Despite the difficult nature of this, I could not bear the thought of anyone facing this alone. I will likely end up staying at his house for a day or two. Whatever is needed.

I was so strong, and so sure. I sat Em down, then sat M down, explaining to each of them as simply as I could, focusing mostly on the fact that whatever they find they will fix right then. Despite my best efforts, each of the three of them eventually got really scared.

I cannot count how many times, in recent months, I have said the words "It's Okay." Not only to myself. I said that more times last night than in past weeks put together. I tried to minimize their fears. I did.

And then I fell apart. Hell, I have no clue if he is going to pull through this. How would I know? And the older two, K and M, ended up pushing me into very difficult territory. And I spoke of death. It is a part of life. It is a natural part of life. It isn't something to fear. Neither of them wanted to hear this. And in the end, I understood their fears, as I watched...when they realized the natural order is that they will outlive their parents.

I am quite certain I was not ready for this one. But I know I haven't been ready for anything else in the past two or three years either. I'm trusting that whatever everyone else needs in the coming weeks, it will be given to me to deliver. Because at this moment, it isn't in here.

I am reminded this morning, ever so gently, to be kind to all those I meet in the course of the day...this is not an easy gig. For anyone.

Much Love and gratitude on this day,

i can relate to this ... i underwent triple bypass surgery at the age of 42 ... i believed at the time i was a goner (kind of relieved in a sense) and was prepared the night prior to the surgery for it ... Then something strange (miraculous) occurred ... i survived and thrived !

i am now 62 years of age, and have come to realize it was a gifted second chance ... my walk in experience ... ... Remind your husband that there is much to look forward to and most probably a ways to go yet ... If he desires ... But life is never painless.

Much Blessings To Your Family ... :)

[Carmody]

I spent last night wandering around a hospital....

Hospitals sure are crowded! (Lotsa wanderin' goin' on)

Spiritually, busier than a damn tourist attraction/train station/airport. As you might imagine, if you think about it for a second.

Scary folks, nice folks, lost folks, busy folks, they got all kinds.

[gripreaper]

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[araucaria]

[CENTER]16 Goats in a Tree
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We've been here before, no matter: argan oil production. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argan_oil

[ulli]

I spent last night wandering around a hospital....

Hospitals sure are crowded! (Lotsa wanderin' goin' on)

Spiritually, busier than a damn tourist attraction/train station/airport. As you might imagine, if you think about it for a second.

Scary folks, nice folks, lost folks, busy folks, they got all kinds.

Hospitals are associated in astrology with the 12th house.
The 12th is associated with sign of Pisces, the planet Neptune,
and the worlds beyond the veil.
This means monasteries as well as prisons; islands as well as hospitals and retreats.
Also psychiatric wards. Far away dream worlds.

A great movie about the wanderings/wonderings of psychiatric hospitals was a fifties black and white thriller called Shock Corridor.

[ulli]

Found this picture today. A rare meteorological phenomenon called Skypunch.

Using this as a visual exercise now, to rebalance energies around here.

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[meeradas]

one of the most illustrious attendees of today's local "March against Monsanto"

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[photo by Yolima Vargas Garzón]

I can say, "I walked beside him".

Otherwise, the gathering was far too small...

PS: http://expandedconsciousness.com/2014/05/21/michigan-loses-right-to-farm/#pT3zSJplMdjzPmmo.99http://expandedconsciousness.com/2014/05/21/michigan-loses-right-to-farm/#pT3zSJplMdjzPmmo.99


PPS:

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[RunningDeer]

9 YEAR OLD DISCUSSING THE MEANING OF LIFE AND THE UNIVERSE
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Hollering at you. Much love 1InMany. Love love love love....

[Dennis Leahy]

Just had my second inadvertant, accidental confirmation of the power of acupuncture.

The first was 40 years ago... having picked up a palm frond after a storm, and was dragging it along when my friend stepped on it - impaling a sharp spine into my hand back near the base of the thumb. My thumb and part of my hand instantly went numb, and remained numb for a while.

Just now, I was walking through the house, and my right big toe went numb, but with an underlying nearly electrical sensation. I sat down and started rubbing my foot and toe, thinking a nerve had gone wonky, when (very luckily) I felt the end of what I thought was a tiny splinter beneath my toe "knuckle." It was difficult to pull out (embedded well), but when I got it out, the toe instantly regained normal feeling. It turned out to be a very small diameter but stiff piece of wire.

I think the Universe is trying to tell me to follow-up on my thoughts of visiting an acupuncturist. I know it works!

Dennis

[araucaria]

Here's an 'extraterrestrial geek' does the 40-year-old Rubik's cube in an average 12 seconds

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[RunningDeer]

Capuchin monkeys reject unequal pay.
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[RunningDeer]

Here's an 'extraterrestrial geek' does the 40-year-old Rubik's cube in an average 12 seconds

My son use to do the Rubik's cube back in the day, but I couldn't even with the "how to" book.

On another note:

88F/31C for the weekend. Popped an Advil about 12 minutes ago. My back said it wasn't ready to put in that stupid air conditioner so early in the morning. Something about maybe after a cup of tea and a few stretches.

"No worries," I said "we've got some heavy weight lifter Angels."

(It's something I worry about every May and September. )


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[ulli]

Here's an 'extraterrestrial geek' does the 40-year-old Rubik's cube in an average 12 seconds

My son use to do the Rubik's cube back in the day, but I couldn't even with the "how to" book.

On another note:

88F/31C for the weekend. Popped an Advil about 12 minutes ago. My back said it wasn't ready to put in that stupid air conditioner so early in the morning. Something about maybe after a cup of tea and a few stretches.

"No worries," I said "we've got some heavy weight lifter Angels."

(It's something I worry about every May and September. )


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You might need to plan this carefully, since each year the task will become more taxing.
Electric fans weigh less than A/Cs.
When in Barbados which has really hot afternoons most of the year
I ignore the A/C option in favor of a ceiling fan, and if it gets any hotter, I add a well-positioned floor fan.

Can't stand A/C and especially in a car, it still shocks my body to the point that I can get the flu.

[RunningDeer]

You might need to plan this carefully, since each year the task will become more taxing.
Electric fans weigh less than A/Cs.
When in Barbados which has really hot afternoons most of the year
I ignore the A/C option in favor of a ceiling fan, and if it gets any hotter, I add a well-positioned floor fan.

Can't stand A/C and especially in a car, it still shocks my body to the point that I can get the flu.
I live in a huge, old Victorian home on the second floor. The heat beats down on the roof and the heat from the community dryer in the basement comes up into my bedroom.

It’s the humidity that’s brutal. I’m way, way cranky when it’s humid. I can’t stand myself. Fans aren’t enough and I miss the fresh air.

When I first moved in, I installed a big ceiling fan. My ex-hubby held it while I did the electrical magic. That made a big difference. Now that fan is 19 years older. (And so are we.)

A couple of years back, I purchased one of those air conditioners that are on wheels in preparation for the day for whichever went kaput first: the old body or the old air conditioner. But the weather is hotter in the last several years, and some weeks, I've had to use both. I’m sure part of it is because I’m getting older. I close off the bedroom and use fans when I can. It keeps the cost down, too.

I park that big old dinosaur air conditioner on top of my bureau which is right by the window. So, I only need about 20 seconds to get from there to the window sill. Grrr, those 12-16 inches feel like life times.

Last summer, I dragged my big, old monster TV down the stairs, across the lawns to the dumpster on a taupe. But I couldn’t lift it. I asked my neighbor if he and his buddy could chuck it into the dumpster. He said any time I need help just let him know. One thing worst than aging, is asking for help. (I’m embarrassed to admit that.)

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UPDATE: Geez, I used a lot of "olds" in this post. Can't imagine why.

[ulli]

This expresses how I feel today:

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[RunningDeer]

If it seems quite it's because it's Memorial Day in USA, a three day weekend. And the unofficial kick off for summer where all the parks open, folks picnic, camp, cook outs and plant gardens.

My sister, hubby and four dogs are driving across country from California to Rhode Island in their camper. They're about 2/3 of the way. I'll be nice to catch up with them.

[Carmody]

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Reminds me of the time I did 9 hours of crazy high speed driving in a blizzard, on closed highways..with this one on repeat the whole time:

1ga_noF6Dxw (the last two minutes are missing, and those two minutes are what makes the 'flow' work.

We can get confirmation at times, and we did with this one, with some of you dreaming of the whole thing. (my crazy driving)(Which I love. It's a meditation of the 'now')

Why do we love this Inception bit so much? (1.3 million hits, so far)

Probably... we want the relief, we want the trueness of the knowing. We want out of the pressure, we want the mediation, the now in perfection, the escape, the leaving. To me, never mourn the dead, as when they are gone, they are, in that moment, more alive than you are now. To walk in the city, with that song on headphones, to ride the buses, the subways, to travel to the roofs of buildings, to catch the glint of the light, to feel the bustle of the night, to fly through them on wings of knowing and peace. Ah, there is not much like it. This the mercy and the peace the dead know, that we do not. Only the mediation of it can take us to it's edge. The relief from.... time.

To remember and be in it every day, that is one method that helps. to always take out the time.. to ... lose time. To find time gone, non existent. To take that past, and the projection to future, that search for reflection - to take that burden off.

One of the top comments:


It's all a nightmare. I wait for it to end. But this roller coaster I'm riding is too long of a ride. I've forgotten the minor uphills that determined how fast I'd go down. All I know is I want to get off this ride. Or at least enjoy it. It's beginning to be too much to bear. It's going to fast and too far down. And I've lost control. Sometimes I just wanna jump off. But I'm too afraid I'll hurt the passengers that I've rode the entire way with. The one's I've gotten to connect with. I don't know how the rest of this roller coaster will be like. And I don't know how it will end. All I can do is wait. And brave through. Make the best of it. I refuse to chicken out. I'll face the fears of the roller coaster. And stay with those passengers for as long as I can.

[Carmody]

This is the part we lose in true spiritual form. Part of the 'relief' we receive when in spiritual form. The part of having the body imprint in astral form or when suffering a potent death. The part that allows us to operate, and also the 'bain' of our lives, when attempting to change. The very thing that is responsible for what is known as 'senior moments'. As we grow, more complex tasks can be relegated to being in the hindbrain. The five senses reside there, in their derived patterns of flow and objectified/subjective/grouped/learned function. It's where addiction comes from, where madness comes from, acts of evil and so on. The doorway that is opened in hypnosis. The buried autonomous/automatic part of our function. the part that can be up to 88% of our day to day life. That consciousness is only 12% of our overall complex function. Unless we pay attention.


Opening up that boundary is a notable part of what allows us to change.


Although lots of animals are smart, humans are even smarter. How and why do we think and act so differently from other species?

A young boy's efforts while learning to walk have suggested a new explanation, in a new journal paper jointly authored by his father and grandfather, both academics at the University of Sydney.

In the latest issue of the scientific journal, Frontiers in Neuroscience, the son-and-father team Mac and Rick Shine suggest that the big difference between humans and other species may lie in how we use our brains for routine tasks.

They advance the idea that the key to exploiting the awesome processing power of our brain's most distinctive feature - the cortex - may have been to liberate it from the drudgery of controlling routine activities.

And that's where young Tyler Shine, now two years old, comes into the story. When Tyler was first learning to walk, his doting father and grandfather noticed that every step took Tyler's full attention.

But before too long, walking became routine, and Tyler was able to start noticing other things around him. He was better at maintaining his balance, which freed up his attention to focus on more interesting tasks, like trying to get into mischief.

It's good to see them broach the subject, every now and then.

http://medicalxpress.com/news/2014-05-brains.html

When we look at the world and realize that 88% of everyone's daily function is of such a nature, then it becomes easy to see why it is difficult for this world to change. The part we don't realize is even there, our derived patterns of function, our built systems of being - those core components are the larger source of our problem.

This is part of what I began to understand in my teens: The internal systems of imprint, pattern, learning, and limits.

You might note that a near 100% of the human world has no conscious recognition of this point. Yet it is core -fundamental (in the absolute sense) to humanity's dilemma.

[Carmody]

Now I have to stop and get a squirrel out of my clothes dryer. It came in via the air vent, and fell down the smooth part of the hose, into the plastic accordion part. I heard this bit of noise and realized I had a squirrel exploring the house's exterior walls, and popping into 'holes' it found.

I think it is the same one that tried to pry the screen door open yesterday. I'm tempted to turn the dryer on, but we know that won't work. Besides the sheer uncaring nastiness that such an act would be. I'll have to get the animal cage from the garage and take the hose off in the house.. and have it run into the cage. If I can be so lucky.

This should be interesting. Especially if it gets loose in the house. Which it may.

OK.

Turns out it was a bird.

Off it goes.

[ulli]

I could never stand banal routines, like standing up in a kitchen and washing dishes or peeling potatoes,
and my hatred of housework was what propelled me forward in my early twenties to where I could be financially independent.
So I was never marriage material for the ordinary bloke out there, except for those who actually found my money-making ability useful for their own agenda.
But now that I accept reality I also know that as long as I'm in a body I will have to deal with some routine tasks, like grooming, eating, getting around,
stuff that no one else can do for me.
And might as well do all that with gusto.

What is important is to know one's agenda, one's quest, and what to do with added freedoms. I've never been anti-technology,
and as long as it allows one to free new space for activities that have never been done before the exploration of an infinite universe can continue unfettered.
As the Wingmakers message stated:
We are leaving behind the state of "survivor" mode and entering an era of "explorer" mode.

[ulli]

Now I have to stop and get a squirrel out of my clothes dryer. It came in via the air vent, and fell down the smooth part of the hose, into the plastic accordion part. I heard this bit of noise and realized I had a squirrel exploring the house's exterior walls, and popping into 'holes' it found.

I think it is the same one that tired to pry the screen door open yesterday. I'm tempted to turn the dryer on, but we know that won't work. Besides the sheer uncaring nastiness that such an act would be. I'll have to get the animal cage from the garage and take the hose off in the house.. and have it run into the cage. If I can be so lucky.

This should be interesting. Especially if it gets loose in the house. Which it may.

OK.

Turns out it was a bird.

Off it goes.

Ah, how much better to discover what was thought to be a squirrel was actually a bird, rather than the other way around.
Although I understand there are some squirrels who are learning to fly.

https://sp.yimg.com/ib/th?id=HN.608039301945426656&pid=15.1

[Carmody]

Trying to get that message across is a bit of a problem.

when we whip out the weapon of esoteric philosophy, will the monkey recognize it for what it is? In most cases, no, not right away.

They live too much in the hindbrain, not knowing what consciousness is, they pick it up like a child picking up a cat by a single hind leg.

Always one of my favorite scenarios:

"Freeze!", you yell, and hold up your philosophy books and point them at the person. "Put down the Monkey! ... Step away from the Monkey!"

"The attack was vicious in the extreme. I dunno what happened. I put six rounds pf Plato in that Monkey's chest, and it just kept on coming....it seems that nothing would slow it down."

[ulli]

Trying to get that message across is a bit of a problem.

when we whip out the weapon of esoteric philosophy, will the monkey recognize it for what it is? In most cases, no, not right away.

They live too much in the hindbrain, not knowing what consciousness is, they pick it up like a child picking up a cat by a single hind leg.

Always one of my favorite scenarios:

"Freeze!", you yell, and hold up your philosophy books and point them at the person. "Put down the Monkey! ... Step away from the Monkey!"

"The attack was vicious in the extreme. I dunno what happened. I put six rounds pf Plato in that Monkey's chest, and it just kept on coming....it seems that nothing would slow it down."

Thats why work has to be done on all three parts equally. (Instinctive, emotional, mental)
Not that I can say I have succeeded, but at least if I do go down I will go down fighting.

So I do manual work I like. Weeding, or create jewellery.
If someone sees me with my beads they will see the squirrel in me.

What I need help with is to make me go to the gym, and walk, or run, or swim, or get on that bicycle...
that would help with overall balancing, and might shut up the monkey mind for ten minutes.

[1inMany]

Thank you for the pm, dear friend. I have been living with feeling responsible for nearly killing the here and now. That was a heavy moment I shared, and I see that now. At the time, it came out. That's what happens. Sometimes, okay most of the time, okay nearly all of the time, I do not know what will come out until it has. And then there it sits.

So I have refrained from sharing further. Trust me when I say, no one wants to hear what has been going on in my here and now. I'm anxiously awaiting K's awakening. Wow, I sure did put a positive spin on that one. Go, me.

Mike encountered a bit of a snaffoo dealing with the doctors. Seems they cannot agree on which option to do first. Thursday morning he will have a consult with the surgeon. They will schedule the heart cath then. While doing the heart cath, they will fix what they find. It might be stents are necessary, in which case I will safely deliver him home shortly thereafter. It might be that he needs bypass(es), in which case I will camp at the hospital for a while. Days, I understand.

So what am I doing, here an now? Meditation, religiously. That's what. And staying in the current moment the best I can. So many people rely on me. I know this. I am not always successful. But I know very well that worry sends my power and my energy off to a place that is helpful for no one. Loving everyone from this place, from the center of the multi-dimensional being I Am, that is where my strength is. A worthwhile endeavor.

Also, I am focusing on what I know to be true. What has come to me in the weeks before the latest crises hit. Yes, Mike's health is only one of them. I could express some of it, but... the experiences I have had would be quite unbelievable. I do know things are shifting. I do know more of who I am than I ever have. I do know I am an Agent of Universe. I do know I am honored. I do know I am grateful. I do know I am an Angel, although I hesitate to use that word. It is the closest I can come, next to wizard...which is still a little unbelievable even to me.

I do know the Universe has things in hand. And I do know that I have to Trust. That in order for things to be set right, upheaval is necessary. And when viewed from this higher perspective, there is a peace with All that Is. Now, and here (haha), keeping myself in this place...quite a challenge since I have chosen this human experience at the same time. And cancer no less, smh.

Much Love, dear Village friends.

I'm keeping you all in my heart. Nora...Marianne...Dennis and his mum...After all, the energy for which I am a vessel is Infinte.

[ulli]

Thank you for the pm, dear friend. I have been living with feeling responsible for nearly killing the here and now. That was a heavy moment I shared, and I see that now. At the time, it came out. That's what happens. Sometimes, okay most of the time, okay nearly all of the time, I do not know what will come out until it has. And then there it sits.

So I have refrained from sharing further. Trust me when I say, no one wants to hear what has been going on in my here and now. I'm anxiously awaiting K's awakening. Wow, I sure did put a positive spin on that one. Go, me.

Mike encountered a bit of a snaffoo dealing with the doctors. Seems they cannot agree on which option to do first. Thursday morning he will have a consult with the surgeon. They will schedule the heart cath then. While doing the heart cath, they will fix what they find. It might be stents are necessary, in which case I will safely deliver him home shortly thereafter. It might be that he needs bypass(es), in which case I will camp at the hospital for a while. Days, I understand.

So what am I doing, here an now? Meditation, religiously. That's what. And staying in the current moment the best I can. So many people rely on me. I know this. I am not always successful. But I know very well that worry sends my power and my energy off to a place that is helpful for no one. Loving everyone from this place, from the center of the multi-dimensional being I Am, that is where my strength is. A worthwhile endeavor.

Also, I am focusing on what I know to be true. What has come to me in the weeks before the latest crises hit. Yes, Mike's health is only one of them. I could express some of it, but... the experiences I have had would be quite unbelievable. I do know things are shifting. I do know more of who I am than I ever have. I do know I am an Agent of Universe. I do know I am honored. I do know I am grateful. I do know I am an Angel, although I hesitate to use that word. It is the closest I can come, next to wizard...which is still a little unbelievable even to me.

I do know the Universe has things in hand. And I do know that I have to Trust. That in order for things to be set right, upheaval is necessary. And when viewed from this higher perspective, there is a peace with All that Is. Now, and here (haha), keeping myself in this place...quite a challenge since I have chosen this human experience at the same time. And cancer no less, smh.

Much Love, dear Village friends.

I'm keeping you all in my heart. Nora...Marianne...Dennis and his mum...After all, the energy for which I am a vessel is Infinte.

Please, never ever think that what kills this thread is anything to do with your reports.
Never even think that this thread can be killed---
But sometimes people need to take breathers.
remember, what is- IS.

How can we move forward if we don't allow ourselves
to look at the present moment and all its implications?
Share away, you have my green light.

[Flash]

Found by Milneman, got to see what we can do about ETs


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybXrrTX3LuI&feature=kp

[Carmody]

I've never mentioned it, but for months, I've had this outside my door, for about ..12 hours, minimum, almost every day. For the past 2-3-4 months. A long time now. Longer, actually.

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They're putting in a new hyperspace bypass. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyperspace_%28science_fiction%29#The_Hitchhiker.27s_Guide_to_the_Galaxy)

It's a good morning alarm clock - there's that, at least.

[Flash]

Thanks Carmody, those musics are extraordinary on my bigger sound system here.


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Reminds me of the time I did 9 hours of crazy high speed driving in a blizzard, on closed highways..with this one on repeat the whole time:

1ga_noF6Dxw (the last two minutes are missing, and those two minutes are what makes the 'flow' work.

We can get confirmation at times, and we did with this one, with some of you dreaming of the whole thing. (my crazy driving)(Which I love. It's a meditation of the 'now')

Why do we love this Inception bit so much? (1.3 million hits, so far)

Probably... we want the relief, we want the trueness of the knowing. We want out of the pressure, we want the mediation, the now in perfection, the escape, the leaving. To me, never mourn the dead, as when they are gone, they are, in that moment, more alive than you are now. To walk in the city, with that song on headphones, to ride the buses, the subways, to travel to the roofs of buildings, to catch the glint of the light, to feel the bustle of the night, to fly through them on wings of knowing and peace. Ah, there is not much like it. This the mercy and the peace the dead know, that we do not. Only the mediation of it can take us to it's edge. The relief from.... time.

To remember and be in it every day, that is one method that helps. to always take out the time.. to ... lose time. To find time gone, non existent. To take that past, and the projection to future, that search for reflection - to take that burden off.

One of the top comments:


It's all a nightmare. I wait for it to end. But this roller coaster I'm riding is too long of a ride. I've forgotten the minor uphills that determined how fast I'd go down. All I know is I want to get off this ride. Or at least enjoy it. It's beginning to be too much to bear. It's going to fast and too far down. And I've lost control. Sometimes I just wanna jump off. But I'm too afraid I'll hurt the passengers that I've rode the entire way with. The one's I've gotten to connect with. I don't know how the rest of this roller coaster will be like. And I don't know how it will end. All I can do is wait. And brave through. Make the best of it. I refuse to chicken out. I'll face the fears of the roller coaster. And stay with those passengers for as long as I can.

A bit of update on me: I am steadily losing weight with the aim of getting back at my original form lol (with quite a few years more), and i started a physical training to put myself back in shape, it seems that this time I am geared towards the right ways of doing it - went to hypnotherapy for help in these and also for régressions.

I am starting to feel the inner changes and lots of flashes on patterns i have, family patterns, exceedingly interesting, albeit emotionally difficult at times - example: i was talking to Milneman yesterday and all of a sudden, without warning, choking tears rolled down, i could not hold it - he sent me to drink water, was really soft and gentle, this guy is real nice believe me.

Other major change, I started dating again - this is litterally and earthquake change for me. I do not know if it will work out with this men, but gosh it is good to have a men around me filled with male presence. Whatever happens, he woke me up in regards to my needs and desires and definitely my feminine side is rising up - i am getting away from the yang side that i had to use for survival with my daughter. Discovering who I am in life interplays.

Thanks to men for their mere existence. lol

[PurpleLama]

I used to think, the whole point of the roller coaster (re: carmody's above post) was to learn to lift that sucker off the rails with my jedi mind powers. Now I know, in order to keep that sucker off the rails, so true flight is possible, is to show others how to use their own jedi mind powers, so they can help. So it goes.

[Calz]

I used to think, the whole point of the roller coaster (re: carmody's above post) was to learn to lift that sucker off the rails with my jedi mind powers. Now I know, in order to keep that sucker off the rails, so true flight is possible, is to show others how to help with their own jedi mind powers, so they can help. So it goes.


Some of the newer ones catch on quicker than most of the rest of us ...

______________


An eight year old explains what crystal grids do to clear negative energy


By Laron

Within this seven minute video, eight year old Adam discusses information based upon a number of crystal based grids which he has designed and created and how they can help to transmute dark energy into positive based energy. Adam goes on to say that he connected into the crystals themselves to understand how to put together these grids, and what the purpose was of doing this.

The video description explains that it took Adam about 10 minutes to build these grids which contain such crystals as Amethyst, Apophyllite, Celestial Smoky Quartz, Clear Quartz points, Vogels, and several Lemurian Seed Crystals.

I just want to add that I have done two courses on crystals and one of my teachers was able to connect into the crystals, similar to how Adam explains it. This is not as unusual or unbelievable as it may sound to some and this is exactly the type of thing I expect to occur more frequently in the future, easpecially for young people, as we move more fully into the astrological based age of Aquarius.


U5sSlfvsgYA


http://www.transients.info/2014/05/an-eight-year-old-explains-what-crystal.html

[Calz]

Great tune ... but also and perhaps more importantly a true statement of the power of love ...

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[ThePythonicCow]

I've never mentioned it, but for months, I've had this outside my door, for about ..12 hours, minimum, almost every day. For the past 2-3-4 months. A long time now. Longer, actually.
You must have some big, strong arms to be holding that big ol m-f-in jack hammer :).

[PurpleLama]

I used to think, the whole point of the roller coaster (re: carmody's above post) was to learn to lift that sucker off the rails with my jedi mind powers. Now I know, in order to keep that sucker off the rails, so true flight is possible, is to show others how to help with their own jedi mind powers, so they can help. So it goes.


Some of the newer ones catch on quicker than most of the rest of us ...

______________


An eight year old explains what crystal grids do to clear negative energy


By Laron

Within this seven minute video, eight year old Adam discusses information based upon a number of crystal based grids which he has designed and created and how they can help to transmute dark energy into positive based energy. Adam goes on to say that he connected into the crystals themselves to understand how to put together these grids, and what the purpose was of doing this.

The video description explains that it took Adam about 10 minutes to build these grids which contain such crystals as Amethyst, Apophyllite, Celestial Smoky Quartz, Clear Quartz points, Vogels, and several Lemurian Seed Crystals.

I just want to add that I have done two courses on crystals and one of my teachers was able to connect into the crystals, similar to how Adam explains it. This is not as unusual or unbelievable as it may sound to some and this is exactly the type of thing I expect to occur more frequently in the future, easpecially for young people, as we move more fully into the astrological based age of Aquarius.


U5sSlfvsgYA


http://www.transients.info/2014/05/an-eight-year-old-explains-what-crystal.html

no, cal, just like I was telling another one, earlier, its like the old ts elliot quote, about "the willing suspension of disbelief", only in this case, its what you used to believe about yourself. suspend the mf-er. suspend it.

then, come talk to me. you are *not* what you think you are, you are *not* what your eyes see, you are *not* what your mind thinks.

need I remind you, you are the first, the *very first*, person I contacted on this forum. you, no one else. eagle was the second, carmody was the third.

so it goes. you are more than you think, my friend. your spirit is no less strong than my own. I know this. others know this. you need to take to steps back, look at your self, and mf-in OWN this sh!t. it is yours, after all.

[Calz]

no, cal, just like I was telling another one, earlier, its like the old ts elliot quote, about "the willing suspension of disbelief", only in this case, its what you used to believe about yourself. suspend the mf-er. suspend it.

then, come talk to me. you are *not* what you think you are, you are *not* what your eyes see, you are *not* what your mind thinks.

need I remind you, you are the first, the *very first*, person I contacted on this forum. you, no one else. eagle was the second, carmody was the third.

so it goes. you are more than you think, my friend. your spirit is no less strong than my own. I know this. others know this. you need to take to steps back, look at your self, and mf-in OWN this sh!t. it is yours, after all.


Well this wasn't how I was expecting to share this but it appears my wife of 18 years is leaving me.

Not because I have done anything "wrong" mind you.


I built the perfect storm.


We married when I was 40 (1st for both) and she was 24.


Now ... I am 58 and she is 41.


I work overnight shift leaving her alone at nights (check out the stats for shift workers getting divorces).


We married in 1996 ... I started waking up with 911 ... she didn't.


*THAT* I offer for forum members to consider.


A partner who still is firmly in the matrix despite years and years of prodding.


Plan for your kids college when the economy is clearly gone???


Take a mortage for a new house for 30 years when clearly things are falling apart?


(etc ... use your imagination for dozens of family situations).


... and now ... after all this time she suggests I have a problem and must talk to someone ...


get it???


I am destroying the whole family due to my views about "reality".


I understand completely where she is coming from based on my understanding of the "matrix". She really has done nothing "wrong".


She has no clue about my perception of reality.



Anyway ... sorry to ramble and dribble ... I have had many remarkable people come into my life to try to help Reilly.


I didn't realize I was the "first" you reached out to although I clearly knew how much you have tried to reach out to me.


At the moment I am in a rather nasty disposition.


My kids mean more to me than anything in the world and my contact with them is suddenly threatened.


While I promised to share aka 1 style ... this isn't quite what I had in mind.


Sorry (very much) to all.


...


as a side note ... do you (Purple) have a "halftime score" on how the battle going???


Cal

[RunningDeer]

no, cal, just like I was telling another one, earlier, its like the old ts elliot quote, about "the willing suspension of disbelief", only in this case, its what you used to believe about yourself. suspend the mf-er. suspend it.

then, come talk to me. you are *not* what you think you are, you are *not* what your eyes see, you are *not* what your mind thinks.

need I remind you, you are the first, the *very first*, person I contacted on this forum. you, no one else. eagle was the second, carmody was the third.

so it goes. you are more than you think, my friend. your spirit is no less strong than my own. I know this. others know this. you need to take to steps back, look at your self, and mf-in OWN this sh!t. it is yours, after all.


Well this wasn't how I was expecting to share this but it appears my wife of 18 years is leaving me.

Not because I have done anything "wrong" mind you.


I built the perfect storm.


We married when I was 40 (1st for both) and she was 24.
Cal

Cal, I'm sorry for the upheaval you and your family are going through. I hope this phase passes without much drama.

At another level, you've each graduated from the learning that was contracted. And I'd respectfully say congratulations to you both.

There's 20 years difference between ex-hubby and myself. We were in different worlds. Today, I see it's not so much the age that made it so, but the life paths were too divergent. He's still a dear, dear friend. I actually can share a lot more with him now, than the 19 years we were together.

L,
Pauler

UPDATE: PS I agree with the PurpleLama. My hope is that you can see what I see in you, without loosing a lot of time.

[1inMany]

Oh Cal. I am so sorry to hear that. Oh, man. That is so, so hard to go through, I can just imagine. Some similarities, but I still cannot fathom.

I am so sorry.

Hugs and so much love, my friend.

Here if there is anything I/we can do.

[ulli]

Cal,
I'm really sorry it has come to this for you.

YI think your wife needs to watch that video of the woman holding the dummy at the Boston Marathon bombing.

But whatever is going to happen, your belief that things WILL turn out ok
for all involved will actually stir the ship through this storm.

And if you can't believe it, I can. I've survived two divorces., and none of my worst fears have come to pass...on the contrary.
How often I have been given confirmation that there is a loving presence overseeing it all.

The greatest challenge was when I realised that if I wanted to see my son (and he didn't want to return to Costa Rica)
I would need more than just a two week trip to Barbados...I would need to be there for longer periods.

Whatever is required, the universe can and will shift to accommodate you and yours.

[PurpleLama]

Cal, I feel you bro, I do. A heavy load it is, the IRL you describe. Wizardly advice? If it suits you, do your galdurned best to give her what she wants, and stop trying to wake her up. One hard earned lesson of mine, people wake up in their own time, if at all, if they even do at all. I love you man. If you have a line, and would like a sounding board, shoot me a pm and I will gladly give over my number again, I am usually free after 8 most evenings. Thats a sincere proposal, please make use of it. It is in earnest, this hand I offer. I am some years your junior, as time and jokes have told these last few years, but what little wisdom I hold has been hard learned, hard earned, but it is not wisdom I can offer, now, it is just a sincere hand, an honest ear. Take advantage of it, dude. Srsly.

[ulli]

Cal, I checked your chart. (Yes, I still have it on file.)
Sorry, but all I can see right now is that you have something clouding your judgment.
I honestly can't see a major life upheaval.
I see Jupiter square Mercury/Sun...which means that you both need to shift a little...not just your wife.
Jupiter Mercury square alone can cause reality to look distorted, and usually exaggerated.
Remember how many predictions have NOT come true.

[Calz]

Thank you so much my friend (for Reilly ... but thank you always ulli).

Soon ... perhaps.

¤=[Post Update]=¤


Cal, I checked your chart. (Yes, I still have it on file.)
Sorry, but all I can see right now is that you have something clouding your judgment.
I honestly can't see a major life upheaval.
I see Jupiter square Mercury/Sun...which means that you both need to shift a little...not just your wife.
Jupiter Mercury square alone can cause reality to look distorted, and usually exaggerated.
Remember how many predictions have NOT come true.

this is all on my wife ... not me.

(nuther update: to be clear the "all on my wife" was *NOT* a blame assessment but rather my reaction to ull looking at *my* natal chart. I bear most all of the responsibility for creating our shift work situation. As for a separation of reality perception that is something that simply is ... no blame ... sh!t happens).

[gripreaper]

Calz, there's not much anyone of us can say that you wont hear a 100 times in the next few months. All we can do is hold the space for you to feel this experience as deeply as possible, even if the only place you can have your feelings is in your car on a deserted road, all alone. Let the feelings flow my friend. Clarity comes much later. For me, the grief poured out non stop for two years, but the clarity did come.

[ThePythonicCow]

YI think your wife needs to watch that video of the woman holding the dummy at the Boston Marathon bombing.
With the sound turned off ! :)

[Calz]

Posted before ... but one of my favs ...


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[RunningDeer]

Does anybody know what this very big, little critter is? His body's at least 3 inches/7.62 cm. He was basking in a not so safe place on my deck. A lotta birds come calling "The Lady" for freebies.


http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii610/WhiteCrowBlackDeer/insect_zps68f20edb.jpg

[Calz]

If it suits you, do your galdurned best to give her what she wants, and stop trying to wake her up.




Good advice ... that which I started taking a few years ago.


But it comes up again ... again ... again in married life.


So many variations.


...and tell me ... what appears to matter most is being truthful and honest.


... where does that fit in when truth will always cause a fight???


Cal

[RunningDeer]

So many variations.


...and tell me ... what appears to matter most is being truthful and honest.


... where does that fit in when truth will always cause a fight???


Cal

I’d appreciate the answer to that, too. The best I’ve got is that everybody’s truth is different. And it takes big love for all parties to be in a place where most ‘stuff’ just...does...not...matter.

'Agree to disagree' is a good thing. (in theory) Though, I've not had much success with it.

[PurpleLama]

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[Flash]

So many variations.


...and tell me ... what appears to matter most is being truthful and honest.


... where does that fit in when truth will always cause a fight???


Cal

I’d appreciate the answer to that, too. The best I’ve got is that everybody’s truth is different. And it takes big love for all parties to be in a place that most ‘stuff’ just...does...not...matter.

'Agree to disagree' is a good thing. (in theory) Though, I've not had much success with it.

I am really sorry Calz for your difficulties, and being both good parents, i am sure that whatever happens, you will manage to share the children time.

Paula is right, about that most stuff does not matter. Don't sweat the small stuff with your wife.

2 weeks ago, i learned that not much is important in life, really very little if anything. The exercise to do was to tighten the fists and think of the deemed important thing, and then open the fist wide open hand flat towards the sky, and say "it is not important" " I let go".

A forum and external truth is surely unimportant when compared with inner self and inner truth you see.

Much love to you,

Flash

I am also sending a with to Marianne and Nora and 1inMany

[gripreaper]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktRsl2hAPhY


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Kqjqx9AZYY


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNIqCHva9c0

[PurpleLama]

sometimes its meeting people where they are at, and sometimes people are in a place that cant contain truth, ony appearances. its a tall order, when truth breeds only conflict, and thats one I can understand, having a truth that is too radical for most.

It is no easy thing, a situation like that, when grief and release are the only answer one can see. hence my above posted song, that one has been a boat through the rivers of tears that heartache brings, for me. to this day, it chokes me up, to sing along, along with the song Winter on the same album, which forever reminds me of my fathers ill demise.

a huge strain it is upon you my friend, in the life of mine it strikes a deep and resounding chord, all I can really do is repeat the old advice of make use of the wand I gave you, it can help even this, in your own heart and self, I wish it were the panacea for the external ills you experience too. hold the wand perpendicular to the body and slowly go up and down over the heart, as the emotions flow it will help. insert not the big, manly, back slapping hug, but the hard grasp of one who responds to a heart in pain. I can not say much more, bro. I hope to talk to you sometime soon, not for what good it will do, but just because....

[Freed Fox]

...and tell me ... what appears to matter most is being truthful and honest.


... where does that fit in when truth will always cause a fight???


It may help to acknowledge just how elusive the truth can be. Only a moment ago, I happened upon the following - as I pondered your question - and it struck me as (in a sense) at least tangentially related:


In today’s world, brimful as it is with opinion and falsehoods masquerading as facts, you’d think the one place you can depend on for verifiable facts is science.

You’d be wrong. Many billions of dollars’ worth of wrong.

A few years ago, scientists at the Thousand Oaks biotech firm Amgen set out to double-check the results of 53 landmark papers in their fields of cancer research and blood biology.

The idea was to make sure that research on which Amgen was spending millions of development dollars still held up.
[...]

But what they found was startling: Of the 53 landmark papers, only six could be proved valid.

Unfortunately, it wasn’t unique. A group at Bayer HealthCare in Germany similarly found that only 25% of published papers on which it was basing R&D projects could be validated, suggesting that projects in which the firm had sunk huge resources should be abandoned. Whole fields of research, including some in which patients were already participating in clinical trials, are based on science that hasn’t been, and possibly can’t be, validated.

http://articles.latimes.com/2013/oct/27/business/la-fi-hiltzik-20131027

I hope it's not too terribly out of left field, considering the issue at hand is interpersonal relationships rather than academia, but I think it does serve to bring about some perspective when discussing one's truths.

Understand, the above deals with individuals who were deeply vested in deciphering facts. They had among the best resources to do so, and in these cases there were no cover-ups, or obfuscation as there are with certain other things. Even when truth may seem certain, and is held as such widely within a given sphere (be it mainstream or alternative), it may not really be.

Uncertainty is a bear to deal with, to endure on so many levels, but it may also be the most honest approach.

At any rate, my thoughts are with you Calz (and all the other Avalonians enduring difficult times right now), and I hope you find the best possible resolution moving onward.

[RunningDeer]

Buffy Sainte Marie - "Starwalker"
oo6bf88iHHU

Starwalker he's a friend of mine
You've seen him looking fine
He's a straight talker, he's a Starwalker
Don't drink no wine
Ay way hey o heya

Wolf Rider she's a friend of your's
You've seen her opening doors,
She's a history turner, she's a sweetgrass burner
And a dog soldier
Ay hey way hey way heya

Lightning Woman, Thunderchild
Star soldiers one and all oh
Sisters, Brothers all togheter
Aim straight, Stand tall

Starwalker is a friend of mine
You've seen him looking fine
He's a straight talker, he's a Starwalker
Don't drink no wine
Ah way hey o hey...

Aya hey hey heyo way hey heyo
ay hey hey heya
Hey way hey way heya
Heya wey yoh
Ay hey way hey way heya

[RunningDeer]

Calz, this is the white squirrel you gave me many moons ago in honor of my journey. I still use it from time to time.

<3

http://avalonlibrary.net/paula/Calz/Calz_smudge_zpsf1124a42.JPG

[Playdo of Ataraxas]

My love goes out to you, Calz. I know you always like a funny.

[Carmody]

I used to think, the whole point of the roller coaster (re: carmody's above post) was to learn to lift that sucker off the rails with my jedi mind powers. Now I know, in order to keep that sucker off the rails, so true flight is possible, is to show others how to use their own jedi mind powers, so they can help. So it goes.

I think it was Russell Targ(?) Who spoke on that.

He said that once a person was shown how remote viewing worked, they could do it.

That someone who was 'psychic' was no more capable than the average person. That nearly anyone or indeed, anyone could master the ability. A bit of regular practice, with the right mind, understanding, and techniques, and we can all do these things.

that we ALL show some skills in these areas. ALL.

in other words, I am not special.

You are. (everyone)

Ie, my can was opened.

If one does not have any skills in these areas, it is only because that area of/in self has not yet been opened in one consciously, as a real and known functional connection.

Russell Targ, was the man who, with Ingo Swann, and Hal Puthoff, ran the US government's successful psychic/remote viewing program.

So, in effect, it is real as the day is real, as your self is real, as real as all of it -- one just had to step up to the plate and accept that it is, and delve into it.

Remember, the universe is based on consciousness. even the physicists call it 'intelligence', the stuff of this universe, what it is made of. Even they get it. it's alive, it is you, you are it. Spooky action at a distance, in the realm of statistical averages.

If one believes, deep down, that they do not possess such skills, then they do not. if one believes deep down, on the base level of deepest truths, that they do (and no one disagrees, very important-their projections interfere), then they do and will. Manifestation is all about inner and deeper truths.

[1inMany]

Thinking about suspending disbelief this morning, and what that means. And the ebb and flow of 3d life.

My progression this last few years seems to follow a pattern. When 3d life reaches up and grabs me, pulls me down into the muck and the mire, and is very heavy, there is not room for much else. When there is a lull in the heaviness and emotional turmoil, I experience explosions of growth. That is what I see at this moment, anyway. That is something I guess that just occured to me. No wonder. No wonder I have a fear, deep down, that I will forget something I have remembered, lose something I have gained. The downs are extreme. And it is during these times that my only focus in meditation becomes relaxing every knot.

Suspending disbelief is what I do when immersed in the waters of BEing. There is no belief there, nor disbelief. No wonder. No wonder I yearn for that space. I have experienced it, but getting there consciously, on purpose, that is tricky.

In the moments that I am not experiencing the downward drop of the roller coaster, I am pushing to remember...pushing to reach that space. And this entails suspending belief, I think. Yesterday I wondered a lot about which beliefs I am supposed to suspend. Which is good, on the one hand. But it also shows I'm still constantly looking for the right process, the steps, the instructions, the method.

Really, what I have come up with is that I have to Trust. Again. There it is. Obviously, I am going through a process of development. Of growth. And obviously, I am being led through this. I have to stop trying so hard and let it happen. That is what I have come up with so far.

I have a lot to be grateful for, here and now. Health is at the top of the list. All the support is right up there, too. I will start there, and I will sit in a place of gratitude. And will myself into the peace I know exists.

Much Love,

[RunningDeer]

So many variations.
...and tell me ... what appears to matter most is being truthful and honest.
... where does that fit in when truth will always cause a fight???
Cal

I’d appreciate the answer to that, too. The best I’ve got is that everybody’s truth is different. And it takes big love for all parties to be in a place where most ‘stuff’ just...does...not...matter.

'Agree to disagree' is a good thing. (in theory) Though, I've not had much success with it.

I notice my heart chakra area hurts this morning. I'm acknowledging so it'll release the extra-charge.

On another note:


I’d appreciate the answer to that, too.
Synch, and thanks to Gio.

Daniel H. Cohen: For Argument's Sake

Published on Aug 5, 2013


Why do we argue? To out-reason our opponents, prove them wrong, and, most of all, to win! ... Right? Philosopher Daniel H. Cohen shows how our most common form of argument -- a war in which one person must win and the other must lose -- misses out on the real benefits of engaging in active disagreement.

practice makes perfect ...



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTN9Nx8VYtk

[RunningDeer]

Thinking about suspending disbelief this morning, and what that means. And the ebb and flow of 3d life.

My progression this last few years seems to follow a pattern. When 3d life reaches up and grabs me, pulls me down into the muck and the mire, and is very heavy, there is not room for much else. When there is a lull in the heaviness and emotional turmoil, I experience explosions of growth. That is what I see at this moment, anyway. That is something I guess that just occured to me. No wonder. No wonder I have a fear, deep down, that I will forget something I have remembered, lose something I have gained. The downs are extreme. And it is during these times that my only focus in meditation becomes relaxing every knot.

Suspending disbelief is what I do when immersed in the waters of BEing. There is no belief there, nor disbelief. No wonder. No wonder I yearn for that space. I have experienced it, but getting there consciously, on purpose, that is tricky.

In the moments that I am not experiencing the downward drop of the roller coaster, I am pushing to remember...pushing to reach that space. And this entails suspending belief, I think. Yesterday I wondered a lot about which beliefs I am supposed to suspend. Which is good, on the one hand. But it also shows I'm still constantly looking for the right process, the steps, the instructions, the method.

Really, what I have come up with is that I have to Trust. Again. There it is. Obviously, I am going through a process of development. Of growth. And obviously, I am being led through this. I have to stop trying so hard and let it happen. That is what I have come up with so far.

I have a lot to be grateful for, here and now. Health is at the top of the list. All the support is right up there, too. I will start there, and I will sit in a place of gratitude. And will myself into the peace I know exists.

Much Love,


My progression this last few years seems to follow a pattern. When 3d life reaches up and grabs me, pulls me down into the muck and the mire, and is very heavy, there is not room for much else. When there is a lull in the heaviness and emotional turmoil, I experience explosions of growth.


But it also shows I'm still constantly looking for the right process, the steps, the instructions, the method.

I’ve either lost or walked away from all my personal possession four times in my life. Two were by choice and two were not; one by fire, one by leaving at eighteen years to begin a new life. But in the end the physical loss was the same: freedom. It was a chance to see what’s most important.

Initially, break up of marriage (x’s 2) was heavy. It was the fear of the unknown. But once I established my new space and routines, I felt renewed.

Death of loved one is the biggy. And I’d put loss of relationship in the initial stages up there. For me, loss needs a different kind of care and process. Which is that every time an emotion (mental) or feeling (heart) comes up, I process it immediately. It’s human nature to put it off because it’s too painful. But the build up is damaging to my mental, physical, emotional and spiritual well being.

When my son passed, I promised myself not to touch alcohol. My reasoning was to face up to all the ugly emotions. I kept that promise for seventeen months. As I type this, I’d say nix the label “ugly”. They’re human emotions and feelings that are looking for some TLC. (tender love and care)

Today, my approach is different from years gone by. I use to add a label to acknowledge what’s brewing in the heart and mind, such as pissed, sadness, heaviness, claustrophobic, rage. These days I skip the label, and sit within the feelings, without running a story line. Because that’s what got me back in my head and out of the now space of feeling it.

The method is a work in progress. But it’s an absolute stopgap from the highs and lows, the depression that lead to over-eating, under-exercising and all that rot.

<3

[gripreaper]

Today, my approach is different from years gone by. I use to add a label to acknowledge what’s brewing in the heart and mind, such as pissed, sadness, heaviness, claustrophobic, rage. These days I skip the label, and sit within the feelings, without running a story line. Because that’s what got me back in my head and out of the now space of feeling it.

This is very profound and bears repeating. The energetic "charge" of the feeling is what we are opening up to, to integrate into wholeness with a new set of joy. Once this energy no longer carries the charge of a belief, and we are able to sit with it without labeling it and re-grooving the patterns of our story, and discharging it with the same old patterns, then we can heal and integrate these energies into something new and joyful.

[araucaria]

Hi Calz
Pontius Pilate said ‘What is truth?’, and Jesus left the question hanging. Truth is a question mark. The question we should be asking is ‘What is real?’ Answer: the missus is real: hold her in your arms and there is no question mark over her reality: don’t let go of that. When truth and reality seem to be in conflict, you have to go with reality, because the concept of truth is elusive even in logical terms: almost anything you say about it is self-contradictory. For example, ‘absolute truth does not exist’ is a self-contradictory statement. The only thing you might say that is not is that absolute truth exists, a statement that could be true, but is not very helpful to us creatures who do not experience the absolute on the mental level. If on the other hand, you claim truth is always relative, you make it manageable, which I suggest is precisely what truth is not.

Absolute truth has nothing to say about 911. ‘911 truth’ is relative truth in spades: a huge question mark. I often think what we mean when we think we are here trying to find the truth is that we are simply peeling away layers of unreality. When we have peeled some of them away we are no further advanced. If ‘911 truth’ says that it wasn’t an Islamist plot but a Zionist one, I say so what? There is a hidden (ET?) hand behind the Zionists? And who is behind them? We are stuck in the truncated pyramid, while absolute truth is the missing capstone. We are playing a game of pass the parcel where the ‘prize’ is a piece of wrapping paper. It can be fun, in a childish sort of way, but hardly fundamental, unless one is a fundamentalist.

There will be layers of unreality to our loved ones as well, but they are the best place to find something real. And it works both ways: we have to be real to them. Real dealing with real is something beginning to approach truth.

[Calz]

Well ... there actually was one great undeniable truth about 911 ... it wasn't "whodunit" ... it was "whodidn't". The power structure lies and distorts most every facet of truth regarding almost everything.

Coming to grips with the fact that most everything you have learned and been taught your whole life is rubbish ... ah now ... *that* is the cold reality of the shove off the edge of the cliff that it takes to awaken some.

Once over the cliff's edge ... screaming in horror at what it implies ... holding your hands over your eyes and ears no longer cutting it ... then the process starts.

Now you've done it ... you've taken the red pill ...


Flashback to "there is no Santa Claus" ... but what about all those presents I got every year???

What??? No tooth fairy??? Where did all that money come from under my pillow???

One parent after the other suddenly become quite normal, frail and human???


So then the biggie ...

History ... science ... religion ... state ... king and country.


After CNN clearly showed the footage of WT7 standing after the announcer (BBC I believe) suggesting it had already fallen ... and some continued to stay in the "it ain't real unless you see it on CNN" crowd ... :tsk:


Anyway ... point taken and good job of taking that event and drawing an applicable metaphor for family based "reality."


Heart felt thank yous again for so much support. I almost feel guilty now in that I wasn't seeking attention but simply wanted to share a "real live" story in facing the "awake vs not" scenario so very many of you on the forum face at varying levels.


Here and now ...

[giovonni]

:unsure:

Hang in there Cal

http://dailypicksandflicks.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/sometimes-you-just-have-to-pick-yourself-up-and-carry-on.jpg

[gripreaper]

Coming to grips with the fact that most everything you have learned and been taught your whole life is rubbish ... ah now ... *that* is the cold reality of the shove off the edge of the cliff that it takes to awaken some.

Its a tough transition to make, vesting an entire lifetime on a lie and finding out it is all lies. Most cannot do it because they are too vested, and it is too painful. I went through every emotion known to man in my dark night of the soul. At one point I was throwing things at the walls and screaming and cussing at everything, at other times I wept till I fell asleep from exhaustion. I lost all my identities and all the support systems and anchors which held me in the matrix.

After months of these feelings pouring out of me, one day I was sitting there in a pool of tears on the floor, and there was NOTHING left. Then who was sitting there? THAT was the moment I realized the essence of my soul is who I am and everything else is a holographic construct of what was occurring in my mind. All of the realities I had created had manifested in front of me and were shrouded with identities I had the created.

If I'm not a father, a husband, a construction worker, a friend, an enemy, a son, a citizen, an asshole, a homeowner, a spiritual warrior, an empath, an enlightened soul, or any of these identities, I still AM. My "I AM" showed up, that which I have always been and always will be. From there I no longer identified with these archetypes and all that was left was the present moment and the feeling of being present in that moment without attachment.

That's when I began to laugh at everything. I don't know why, but for awhile everything was funny. Driving down the freeway, stuck in traffic at 5 miles an hour, on my way to a job, was so funny, the absurdity of it all, yet it was okay. It was just fine, since I'm eternal and have all the time in the world, and I will never cease to exist but only transit, it just became funny. Looking at the faces of those around me who were lost in the matrix and so intense at what they were doing, gave me a sense of "well, it's their path, their choice, their reality, their identity, and they have all the time in the world to do that for ten lifetimes if they choose. It's all fine with me."

When time has no meaning and everything is just experience and none of it matters and yet, it all seems perfect, then what's to get all wound up about? This is only one lifetime in a hundred or more, so I don't "have to" do or be anything in particular. I can just "be" and I can just "do"... the yin and yang of the dance. I'm right where I am and there's no place else I should or need to be. Life can take any turn and life can go left or right or whatever, since all roads lead to the summit, so to speak. There is no "wrong" turn, no perfect choice, no wrong choice, no need to be anxious.

This moment and these words on this screen are just what comes out of me and that's the essence of this moment. That's all it is.

[ulli]

Coming to grips with the fact that most everything you have learned and been taught your whole life is rubbish ... ah now ... *that* is the cold reality of the shove off the edge of the cliff that it takes to awaken some.

Its a tough transition to make, vesting an entire lifetime on a lie and finding out it is all lies. Most cannot do it because they are too vested, and it is too painful. I went through every emotion known to man in my dark night of the soul. At one point I was throwing things at the walls and screaming and cussing at everything, at other times I wept till I fell asleep from exhaustion. I lost all my identities and all the support systems and anchors which held me in the matrix.

After months of these feelings pouring out of me, one day I was sitting there in a pool of tears on the floor, and there was NOTHING left. Then who was sitting there? THAT was the moment I realized the essence of my soul is who I am and everything else is a holographic construct of what was occurring in my mind. All of the realities I had created had manifested in front of me and were shrouded with identities I had the created.

If I'm not a father, a husband, a construction worker, a friend, an enemy, a son, a citizen, an asshole, a homeowner, a spiritual warrior, an empath, an enlightened soul, or any of these identities, I still AM. My "I AM" showed up, that which I have always been and always will be. From there I no longer identified with these archetypes and all that was left was the present moment and the feeling of being present in that moment without attachment.

That's when I began to laugh at everything. I don't know why, but for awhile everything was funny. Driving down the freeway, stuck in traffic at 5 miles an hour, on my way to a job, was so funny, the absurdity of it all, yet it was okay. It was just fine, since I'm eternal and have all the time in the world, and I will never cease to exist but only transit, it just became funny. Looking at the faces of those around me who were lost in the matrix and so intense at what they were doing, gave me a sense of "well, it's their path, their choice, their reality, their identity, and they have all the time in the world to do that for ten lifetimes if they choose. It's all fine with me."

When time has no meaning and everything is just experience and none of it matters and yet, it all seems perfect, then what's to get all wound up about? This is only one lifetime in a hundred or more, so I don't "have to" do or be anything in particular. I can just "be" and I can just "do"... the yin and yang of the dance. I'm right where I am and there's no place else I should or need to be. Life can take any turn and life can go left or right or whatever, since all roads lead to the summit, so to speak. There is no "wrong" turn, no perfect choice, no wrong choice, no need to be anxious.

This moment and these words on this screen are just what comes out of me and that's the essence of this moment. That's all it is.

What a great share, Grip. Thanks from the bottom of my heart, or should I say from the bottom of my I AM?

And Cal, no inter-cultural marriage could ever work if our love for the other depended on them being on the same page as us.
And people born in Latin America or Southeast Asia are actually further advanced than us when it comes to functioning in a sea of lies and still be happy and focus on what really matters, namely family and self and trust in the universe.
And that way goodness will prevail, always, and your kids will balance living with one foot in this reality and the other in the idealism which you instilled in them.
Just work on getting your partner's appreciation back. Wanna PM me her data?..I 'm curious now.

[PurpleLama]

All the lies makes me want to sing....


Jai Jai Shankar Hare Hare Shankar


And, let the dance begin....

[Guest]

Love you all

Thanks for all your supportive posts.

You always brighten my day

Love

Nora

[RunningDeer]

Hello Marianne,

Today, we made carrot, apple, beet, and ginger root juice. It was a lovely visit.

Back story: I once explained to Marianne that every time I make juice, she’s in my thoughts, and I send her ‘hellos’.


http://avalonlibrary.net/paula/Love/heart_light2_zpsbe408f9f.JPG

<3

[ulli]

Someone close to the family died today. Hubby had to close his eyes.
I mentioned him here before... When he woke up paralyzed from the waist down.
R.I.P Francisco (Chico) Segura

The other thing was that yesterday I went to the Mall to deliver more jewelry since sales had picked up. And it turned out that she is closing the kiosk...too tired to struggle for the landlord.
But I suddenly realized that this would be a great opportunity for me, and I told her I might be interested in carrying on. Did all the figures. $ 3000 a month in overheads, which means that taking $100 a day and I have broken even. And I knew the two shop assistants already and liked them and would have kept them on....

But it was not to be. The landlord decided to increase the rent to where it would make it no longer a feasible venture. He also wanted to write a further annual 5% increase into the contract. So ...roller coaster ride of a 24 hour excitement and then a fizzle.

Somehow I believe now that I was protected. Still, it was weird, as yesterday when I was contemplating all the pros and cons a humming bird came right into my kitchen and was flying in front of my face before turning around and leaving again. And at the time I thought it meant a green light, and to go ahead.
Reading signs is not always easy.

[RunningDeer]

UPDATE: please use this link @ shamanicjourney.com (http://www.shamanicjourney.com/display-category/100-0-30/power_animals_totems_spirit_guides)

[ulli]

Someone close to the family died today. Hubby had to close his eyes.
I mentioned him here before... When he woke up paralyzed from the waist down.
R.I.P Francisco (Chico) Segura

The other thing was that yesterday I went to the Mall to deliver more jewelry since sales had picked up. And it turned out that she is closing the kiosk...too tired to struggle for the landlord.
But I suddenly realized that this would be a great opportunity for me, and I told her I might be interested in carrying on. Did all the figures. $ 3000 a month in overheads, which means that taking $100 a day and I have broken even. And I knew the two shop assistants already and liked them and would have kept them on....

But it was not to be. The landlord decided to increase the rent to where it would make it no longer a feasible venture. He also wanted to write a further annual 5% increase into the contract. So ...roller coaster ride of a 24 hour excitement and then a fizzle.

Somehow I believe now that I was protected. Still, it was weird, as yesterday when I was contemplating all the pros and cons a humming bird came right into my kitchen and was flying in front of my face before turning around and leaving again. And at the time I thought it meant a green light, and to go ahead.
Reading signs is not always easy.

One of the many things I admire about you, Ulli, is your business acumen. <3

Excerpt From: Steven D. Farmer, “Animal Spirit Guides” - humming bird


“You need to be very flexible with the twists and turns your life will take in the next days.”

"You’re going through some very heart-opening kinds of experiences, and you’ll quite naturally draw more and more love into your life.”

“You’re full of joy, generally have a positive outlook, and affect others in this way.”

“It’s crucial for your health and sanity to find work that allows you to be outdoors as much as possible.”


Thank you Paula. All those things ring quite true. I so love humming birds,
and whenever I'm in my garden they are my companions.
As are the cats who are ogling them.

[Calz]

Entertainment purposes *only* ... please.

Billy Crystal on "losing his smile" in the City Slickers movie ...


8PgbhbkSnbc

[Dennis Leahy]

My heart goes out to you, Calz. This is so impossibly difficult, because this is not just a situation of 2 adults that can make the tough decision to split based on integrity, but rather also involves little people - from whom you simply cannot split - that are integrated with your soul.

I guess my only advice is to listen to both your heart and your head.

I am and will be thinking of you.

Dennis

[Calz]

Thank you Dennis.

BTW - sorry I didn't parse out your last one ... Duluth Shawn Phillips Fanfest ... sounds fun :)

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5270/5670428619_a8253f3295_o.jpg

[Robin]

Does anybody know what this very big, little critter is? His body's at least 3 inches/7.62 cm. He was basking in a not so safe place on my deck. A lotta birds come calling "The Lady" for freebies.


http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii610/WhiteCrowBlackDeer/insect_zps68f20edb.jpg

Hey Paula...great find! This is a male White-spotted Sawyer (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monochamus_scutellatus) (Monochamus scutellatus).

[Calz]

Short taste of Shawn Phillips for those who have never heard of him (most I expect although I think I posted a bit in the thread ... oh ... about 15k pages ago???).

Amazing voice ... early 70's.

Anyone wishing to attend the Duluth Fanfest send your checks and money orders to Dennis.


I'll be ... in transit for a bit ... and we don't want to pad the pockets of divorce lawyers now do we???


[... sorry ... http://www.pic4ever.com/images/snapoutofit.gif ]


WgZkL3-zPFk


This one highlights the remarkable range of his voice.


SEBFYpmbHVo

[RunningDeer]

Mike encountered a bit of a snaffoo dealing with the doctors. Seems they cannot agree on which option to do first. Thursday morning he will have a consult with the surgeon. They will schedule the heart cath then. While doing the heart cath, they will fix what they find. It might be stents are necessary, in which case I will safely deliver him home shortly thereafter. It might be that he needs bypass(es), in which case I will camp at the hospital for a while. Days, I understand.
Thoughts and light to Mike, 1inMany, and kids today.


http://avalonlibrary.net/paula/Healed/Whole_zpsfbb15c0b.JPG

<3

[RunningDeer]

Does anybody know what this very big, little critter is? His body's at least 3 inches/7.62 cm. He was basking in a not so safe place on my deck. A lotta birds come calling "The Lady" for freebies.


http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii610/WhiteCrowBlackDeer/insect_zps68f20edb.jpg

Hey Paula...great find! This is a male White-spotted Sawyer (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monochamus_scutellatus) (Monochamus scutellatus).

Much appreciation, Steve!

“Animals Speak,” Ted Andrews

Beetle: change and resurrection

“If a beetle has shown up in your life examine the need for metamorphosis. Is it time to resurrect some aspect of your life? Time to leave the past behind.”

That fits with my on-going commitment, but I’ve recently taken it up a notch. Because of the timely find and long antennae, I’d add = psychic abilities are on the increase.

Antennae (Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antennae_(biology))) = Functions may variously include sensing touch, air motion, heat, vibration (sound), and especially olfaction (smell) or gustation (taste).

<3

[RunningDeer]

I'll be ... in transit for a bit ...

Cal, you are not ever far away. But just in case, you know how to get a hold of me.

Best advice I'd pass along? Inhale-exhale. Simple, yet powerful.

<3

[Calz]

When time has no meaning and everything is just experience and none of it matters and yet, it all seems perfect, then what's to get all wound up about? This is only one lifetime in a hundred or more, so I don't "have to" do or be anything in particular. I can just "be" and I can just "do"... the yin and yang of the dance. I'm right where I am and there's no place else I should or need to be. Life can take any turn and life can go left or right or whatever, since all roads lead to the summit, so to speak. There is no "wrong" turn, no perfect choice, no wrong choice, no need to be anxious.

This moment and these words on this screen are just what comes out of me and that's the essence of this moment. That's all it is.




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[eaglespirit]

Someone close to the family died today. Hubby had to close his eyes.
I mentioned him here before... When he woke up paralyzed from the waist down.
R.I.P Francisco (Chico) Segura

The other thing was that yesterday I went to the Mall to deliver more jewelry since sales had picked up. And it turned out that she is closing the kiosk...too tired to struggle for the landlord.
But I suddenly realized that this would be a great opportunity for me, and I told her I might be interested in carrying on. Did all the figures. $ 3000 a month in overheads, which means that taking $100 a day and I have broken even. And I knew the two shop assistants already and liked them and would have kept them on....

But it was not to be. The landlord decided to increase the rent to where it would make it no longer a feasible venture. He also wanted to write a further annual 5% increase into the contract. So ...roller coaster ride of a 24 hour excitement and then a fizzle.

Somehow I believe now that I was protected. Still, it was weird, as yesterday when I was contemplating all the pros and cons a humming bird came right into my kitchen and was flying in front of my face before turning around and leaving again. And at the time I thought it meant a green light, and to go ahead.
Reading signs is not always easy.

One of the many things I admire about you, Ulli, is your business acumen. <3

Excerpt From: Steven D. Farmer, “Animal Spirit Guides” - humming bird


“You need to be very flexible with the twists and turns your life will take in the next days.”

"You’re going through some very heart-opening kinds of experiences, and you’ll quite naturally draw more and more love into your life.”

“You’re full of joy, generally have a positive outlook, and affect others in this way.”

“It’s crucial for your health and sanity to find work that allows you to be outdoors as much as possible.”


Love to All the Village and the heartffelt profound sharing going on...may the dance begin, that dance of release and understanding...just a morning bird song away!

Much of what is going on in the ever presence in these 'halls of wisdom and humility' has been and is going on in my very own family...awakenings and facing it all, one loving step at a time. And I am grateful to be here with them experiencing!

May Each and Every One of Your Own Lives BE On Track...
that trackless track going nowhere and everywhere : )

[ulli]

I must have been out of my mind yesterday, to have made that offer. But it felt so good.
And it goes to show how addictive an adrenalin rush can be, and to finally be doing something to challenge oneself.

But how the world has changed. Here one can't just open a little corner shop, unless one has an armed guard standing in the doorway.
I tried it once, fifteen years ago..it was a nightmare. Not like London in the seventies.
If I could time travel, that's where I would return...minus the car fumes.

[araucaria]

$100 a day 7/7 sounds like a lot of overheads. At around 33% that would have meant $300 a day including weekends. Just breaking even is not enough incentive to make it work.

[ulli]

$100 a day 7/7 sounds like a lot of overheads. At around 33% that would have meant $300 a day including weekends. Just breaking even is not enough incentive to make it work.

Well, she was doubling on her cost, even though it was all consignment.
And since I make the jewelry myself, the mark-ups would have been much higher.
So week-ends can bring in $1000 each ...she told me she took between $7000 and $9000 a month, but it had dropped, and the last three months she barely broke even. And of course I figured I could do better. Her kiosk looked a bit boring. But if I feel that I have an overly greedy landlord then my resentment would have to be factored in...an unhealthy emotion to carry around which could block the win-win from happening.
And win-win is the only option ...there must be no losers. Otherwise you start out with the seeds of destruction already in place.

[araucaria]

Strange article in the Guardian reporting on the 60th birthday of the Bilderbergs just as if they had been reporting on them for all that time. For me it’s a mainstream first.
http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/may/29/bilderberg-60-inside-worlds-most-secretive-conference

Strange ad on French TV just now on customer loyalty. 30 years at the same bank is like a marriage, except that the woman has left her husband, while sticking with the bank. Now why would they use an analogy like that? Likely because the divorce rate with the bankers is so high. Good!

[RunningDeer]

And of course I figured I could do better. Her kiosk looked a bit boring. But if I feel that I have an overly greedy landlord then my resentment would have to be factored in...an unhealthy emotion to carry around which could block the win-win from happening.
And win-win is the only option ...there must be no losers. Otherwise you start out with the seeds of destruction already in place.


Her kiosk looked a bit boring.
That'd be a job I'd like. Design it purty and eye catchy, while efficient.

[ulli]

$100 a day 7/7 sounds like a lot of overheads. At around 33% that would have meant $300 a day including weekends. Just breaking even is not enough incentive to make it work.

Well, she was doubling on her cost, even though it was all consignment.
And since I make the jewelry myself, the mark-ups would have been much higher.
So week-ends can bring in $1000 each ...she told me she took between $7000 and $9000 a month, but it had dropped, and the last three months she barely broke even. And of course I figured I could do better. Her kiosk looked a bit boring. But if I feel that I have an overly greedy landlord then my resentment would have to be factored in...an unhealthy emotion to carry around which could block the win-win from happening.
And win-win is the only option ...there must be no losers. Otherwise you start out with the seeds of destruction already in place.


Her kiosk looked a bit boring.
That'd be a job I'd like. Design it purty and eye catchy, while efficient.

See? That's all it takes. To actually LIKE a job and get excited at the thought of going to work every morning...
Imagine what a fabulous world we'd all be living in.

[Carmody]

Instead, the forced death march into energy control by oligarchs and madmen, for their benefit...has the vast majority of us living life as a form of slow drawn slavery from cradle to grave.

Big difference.

Some day that majority will see it for what it is. They will finally begin to close the greater loop of logic, to see the things they are not seeing. To cease being the horse in the harness, the cow in the field, the chicken in the cage.

[RunningDeer]

I had an OBE yesterday and talked to Mara while going downhill. She told me she enjoyed the hike very much but that it was a little tiring and that next time she wouldn't mind trying this:


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Dan, Pretty Purdy might enjoy a look-see. I sent it off to family and friends with doggies.

Thanks, Jean-Luc. I carried my Wolfie in a backpack, too. Though, the only flying we did, was when he was a paid customer under the seat of an airplane. He traveled much better than me.

<3

[Dennis Leahy]

Coming to grips with the fact that most everything you have learned and been taught your whole life is rubbish ... ah now ... *that* is the cold reality of the shove off the edge of the cliff that it takes to awaken some.

Its a tough transition to make, vesting an entire lifetime on a lie and finding out it is all lies. Most cannot do it because they are too vested, and it is too painful. I went through every emotion known to man in my dark night of the soul. At one point I was throwing things at the walls and screaming and cussing at everything, at other times I wept till I fell asleep from exhaustion. I lost all my identities and all the support systems and anchors which held me in the matrix.

After months of these feelings pouring out of me, one day I was sitting there in a pool of tears on the floor, and there was NOTHING left. Then who was sitting there? THAT was the moment I realized the essence of my soul is who I am and everything else is a holographic construct of what was occurring in my mind. All of the realities I had created had manifested in front of me and were shrouded with identities I had the created.

If I'm not a father, a husband, a construction worker, a friend, an enemy, a son, a citizen, an asshole, a homeowner, a spiritual warrior, an empath, an enlightened soul, or any of these identities, I still AM. My "I AM" showed up, that which I have always been and always will be. From there I no longer identified with these archetypes and all that was left was the present moment and the feeling of being present in that moment without attachment.

That's when I began to laugh at everything. I don't know why, but for awhile everything was funny. Driving down the freeway, stuck in traffic at 5 miles an hour, on my way to a job, was so funny, the absurdity of it all, yet it was okay. It was just fine, since I'm eternal and have all the time in the world, and I will never cease to exist but only transit, it just became funny. Looking at the faces of those around me who were lost in the matrix and so intense at what they were doing, gave me a sense of "well, it's their path, their choice, their reality, their identity, and they have all the time in the world to do that for ten lifetimes if they choose. It's all fine with me."

When time has no meaning and everything is just experience and none of it matters and yet, it all seems perfect, then what's to get all wound up about? This is only one lifetime in a hundred or more, so I don't "have to" do or be anything in particular. I can just "be" and I can just "do"... the yin and yang of the dance. I'm right where I am and there's no place else I should or need to be. Life can take any turn and life can go left or right or whatever, since all roads lead to the summit, so to speak. There is no "wrong" turn, no perfect choice, no wrong choice, no need to be anxious.

This moment and these words on this screen are just what comes out of me and that's the essence of this moment. That's all it is.This isn't a gem, it's a gem mine. Thanks for sharing this Grip.

Dennis

[1inMany]

What a supportive lot you are. Thank you :)

The visit with the surgeon went well. As well as such things go. Surgery will be next week. The procedure will be a heart cath to begin with. Likely two stents, plus whatever else they find. If he is out in an hour, that's all they needed to do. And some type of medicine for the rest of his life. If it takes 6-8 hours, it was bypass surgery they did. They wanted to schedule it for Tuesday, but Mike declined. He asked them to try for Wednesday. Tuesday is the court date to finalize the divorce. Apparentlly, that is a priority for him.

Just a quick update, here and now.

Much Love,

[giovonni]

What a supportive lot you are. Thank you :)

The visit with the surgeon went well. As well as such things go. Surgery will be next week. The procedure will be a heart cath to begin with. Likely two stents, plus whatever else they find. If he is out in an hour, that's all they needed to do. And some type of medicine for the rest of his life. If it takes 6-8 hours, it was bypass surgery they did. They wanted to schedule it for Tuesday, but Mike declined. He asked them to try for Wednesday. Tuesday is the court date to finalize the divorce. Apparentlly, that is a priority for him.

Just a quick update, here and now.

Much Love,

Since i miss a lot on this thread, i had no idea your family was going through all this combined stressful stuff ... Having gone through both a painful divorce and bypass surgery ... i would still take the surgery first every time ... i pray Mike has his priorities correct ...

Blessing/Love to your family my Friend

[1inMany]

What a supportive lot you are. Thank you :)

The visit with the surgeon went well. As well as such things go. Surgery will be next week. The procedure will be a heart cath to begin with. Likely two stents, plus whatever else they find. If he is out in an hour, that's all they needed to do. And some type of medicine for the rest of his life. If it takes 6-8 hours, it was bypass surgery they did. They wanted to schedule it for Tuesday, but Mike declined. He asked them to try for Wednesday. Tuesday is the court date to finalize the divorce. Apparentlly, that is a priority for him.

Just a quick update, here and now.

Much Love,

Since i miss a lot on this thread, i had no idea your family was going through all this combined stressful stuff ... Having gone through both a painful divorce and bypass surgery ... i would still take the surgery first every time ... i pray Mike has his priorities correct ...

Blessing/Love to your family my Friend

That is the choice I would make as well, gio. I'm with you, I pray he does. It doesn't appear so, which is probably why he has these issues in the first place.

Yes, difficult year for our family. There's more stress than those two things, haha. I asked a friend of mine the other day whether I was dealing with a whole lot of crap, or whether it was the cancerian me being overly emotional. Because I honestly can't tell, and I was open to hear that I need to look at things differently. She gave me the objective/not really objective assessment that yes, I have a lot of stressful situations playing out all around me.

I sure chose to handle a *lot* in this lifetime, as did my family. Apparently. That's the only conclusion I can come to.

And I still would like to have a chit chat with myself to ask why in the hell I chose this. Haha

Oh, and gio...thanks for stepping into the village here lately. I have enjoyed your presence and have appreciated your input :)

[ulli]

What a supportive lot you are. Thank you :)

The visit with the surgeon went well. As well as such things go. Surgery will be next week. The procedure will be a heart cath to begin with. Likely two stents, plus whatever else they find. If he is out in an hour, that's all they needed to do. And some type of medicine for the rest of his life. If it takes 6-8 hours, it was bypass surgery they did. They wanted to schedule it for Tuesday, but Mike declined. He asked them to try for Wednesday. Tuesday is the court date to finalize the divorce. Apparentlly, that is a priority for him.

Just a quick update, here and now.

Much Love,

Well, One, hang in there! Don't even think of it in those terms.
That court date was already set, while the surgery date could still be chosen.
Unless he went through a full turn-around and change of plans...
Please, One, let him go. Let him go. Let him go. Start thinking "Good riddance!"
Think not of his wonderful qualities, and don't allow sentimental memories of the past to suck you into a swamp.
Think of the moments when he has hurt you, and kill the past.

I know, Cancerians can't do that naturally, since they remember nice stuff, unlike us Capricorns who only remember the nasty stuff, and so must march on in a never-ending search for a better life.
So both signs have to make a lot of extra effort, when it comes to balancing memories,
and get rid of that planetary compulsion.
Once this has been learnt, what happens is what is called a moment of enlightenment.
But unless this has been learnt partners of Cancerians will always feel stifled after a while and long for freedom.

My astrology is based on finding the hidden Self, which can be done by rising above our planets,
where none of these influences and patterns can affect us any longer.
That means to study astrology to find out what features our personality expresses
which are typical of the sun sign, moon sign, or ascendant, or any of the planets,
and then every time some of these traits surface, one can make a choice.

Like, do I HAVE to be like this? Is THIS what always gets on people's nerves?
Is THIS what drives everyone away??? Gurdjieff taught to find our chief feature..
the thing we can't see, but everyone else can.
And I found that there is no better method to find what this is than astrology.

Each sign expresses features that have such a nerve-wrecking effect on others.
Each sign has an opposite sign, which, if we study it carefully, and even practice to emulate it,
will give us clues as to where that perfect balance point be.

My opposite is Cancer, (yep) and for the last 15 years I have been surrounding myself more with Cancarians,
while in the past they drove me nuts. You and Paula have been very healthy for me and given me lots of insights.
My son's mother-in-law from who I am renting the Barbados apartment has sun in Cancer and Moon in Leo.
I learnt to cook. To BE in my own kitchen just that leedel bit longer, and try to actually enjoy it. To enjoy food.
To become domesticated, instead of plotting to build empires.

Now that my mum has gone I can say I miss her, but before I always felt relief when she left after her visits.
She also was a Leo /Cancer mix, with a powerful and clingy personality
who knew how to make one feel like sh!t. I thought of her as an emotional blackmailer.
Just simply too emotional, and I couldn't take that.
But that's because I severely lack in that department, being an introverted lone wolf.
Brain in a fish bowl.
But I'm working on it.
My son would have loved to have had you as a mum, instead of me.

[ulli]

What a supportive lot you are. Thank you :)

The visit with the surgeon went well. As well as such things go. Surgery will be next week. The procedure will be a heart cath to begin with. Likely two stents, plus whatever else they find. If he is out in an hour, that's all they needed to do. And some type of medicine for the rest of his life. If it takes 6-8 hours, it was bypass surgery they did. They wanted to schedule it for Tuesday, but Mike declined. He asked them to try for Wednesday. Tuesday is the court date to finalize the divorce. Apparentlly, that is a priority for him.

Just a quick update, here and now.

Much Love,

Since i miss a lot on this thread, i had no idea your family was going through all this combined stressful stuff ... Having gone through both a painful divorce and bypass surgery ... i would still take the surgery first every time ... i pray Mike has his priorities correct ...

Blessing/Love to your family my Friend

That is the choice I would make as well, gio. I'm with you, I pray he does. It doesn't appear so, which is probably why he has these issues in the first place.

Yes, difficult year for our family. There's more stress than those two things, haha. I asked a friend of mine the other day whether I was dealing with a whole lot of crap, or whether it was the cancerian me being overly emotional. Because I honestly can't tell, and I was open to hear that I need to look at things differently. She gave me the objective/not really objective assessment that yes, I have a lot of stressful situations playing out all around me.

I sure chose to handle a *lot* in this lifetime, as did my family. Apparently. That's the only conclusion I can come to.

And I still would like to have a chit chat with myself to ask why in the hell I chose this. Haha

Oh, and gio...thanks for stepping into the village here lately. I have enjoyed your presence and have appreciated your input :)

It may be true that we chose our lives before we come here, and it may also be true that we can change everything, if we want.

Once you discover that there exist synchronicities, and manifestations,
which are evidently linked to us as they appear as regular patterns,
you must ask yourself where do the unwanted ones come from.
Because they are always either one, or the other. Wanted (surprise!) and unwanted (shock).

My conclusion was that the unwanted ones came from my own subconscious self.
They are my projections.
Since I took on this belief, the universe has been accommodating me with interesting learning moments,
but a lot less stress than I had before.

[giovonni]

Was reading this article earlier this morning ~ Kinda fits in Here in the Now ...

http://cdn3.collective-evolution.com/assets/uploads/2014/05/lights_of_ideas.jpg

What You Are Not Being Told About The Secret & Law Of Attraction ? (http://www.collective-evolution.com/2014/05/16/what-you-are-not-being-told-about-the-secret-law-of-attraction/)

[ulli]

Interesting article. I always wanted to write about the LOA myself, but have been too lazy to do so.
Small forum posts is all I can manage.
The first time I came across the LOA was when reading the Baha'i Writings.
At a talk given in 1912 Abdu'l-Bahá said that everything worked by the law of attraction.
Later Shoghi Effendi, his grandson, expounded further, in the Five Steps of Prayer...how visualizing outcome and acting as if it all had already come to pass would then bring about the desired effects.

The main thing is to realize that such a system, such a universe which responds to our deepest wishes, must have had a source, a designer, and that this source is ONE. Not something or someone which is itself created. Beyond time.
So while the OT Jehovah might well have been a powerful alien, he ain't the ONE.

Anyway, the Secret was about manifesting materialistic wishes, and there is nothing wrong with that, IMO, except that they are done too general.
"I wanna be rich" is more general than "I wanna go to Miami", as richness has more to do with understanding the LOA properly than with having cash in an untrustworthy bank.
Even "I wanna go to Miami" can be many different things, as for some it means living under a bridge.

So being very very specific, and knowing why one is asking, and not only as an escape from the Now conditions, but rather as a path of fulfillment of all that potential which is hidden within us, like a mine full of gems.....

[RunningDeer]

Hi my name is ‘Pilling Popping Paula’.

I’m on this viscous cycle since Sunday when I injured my back from installing dinosaur air conditioner. I’m mainlining Advil which causes heartburn so I pop Zantac. I eat to prevent heartburn on an empty stomach. But I have a feeling it is also because the pills cause phantom hunger. At another level, I’m pissed because of this out of control hunger and grazing.

So here’s the second reason for posting. Of late, I’m processing about this holographic game we participate in. Before popping pills I noticed and even more so now with the body laced with this Advil/Zantac cocktail that the body eats the food, but like in the Matrix, it’s programed to ‘taste/enjoy’ it.

For the last couple of nights, I recalled that it is a programmed response. When I step back from this perspective, I only remember the crunch, texture, warmth AND the program that it tastes good.

On that note, over the next several day, I’ll add wine. My sister and hubby have arrived from their drive cross country, California to Rhode Island. Yeah! So it’s a get together with all the sibling in the dance and duel theater from bars to homes to oh, yes! more…lots more FOOD!

Oh! one last timely note: just now what I thought was a hawk swooped down and circled about a foot by my window. She landed on the lawn and then walked around the driveway it's a turkey vulture a.k.a California Condor! The vulture/condor disappeared under the pine trees. Probably scouting out unchaperoned nests.

PS I often wonder if people think I make this stuff up. If anything I down play it.

<3
UPDATE: please use this link @ shamanicjourney.com (http://www.shamanicjourney.com/display-category/100-0-30/power_animals_totems_spirit_guides)

[giovonni]

The way i have come into manifesting those things i would desire in my life ... begins with an 'Always' ... i literally assume what ever i require (need) ... Is always available and just focus intently upon it ... The it does come ... but Not always as i had first Imagined ... http://www.skype-emoticons.com/images/emoticon-00136-giggle.gif

PS ~ note one of my ongoing desires is to always have peace of mind.

Post Note ~ Enjoy this time with your family Paula pills/wine/food and All !

[ulli]

Hi my name is ‘Pilling Popping Paula’.

I’m on this viscous cycle since Sunday when I injured my back from installing dinosaur air conditioner. I’m mainlining Advil which causes heartburn so I pop Zantac. I eat to prevent heartburn on an empty stomach. But I have a feeling it is also because the pills cause phantom hunger. At another level, I’m pissed because of this out of control hunger and grazing.

So here’s the second reason for posting. Of late, I’m processing about this holographic game we participate in. Before popping pills I noticed and even more so now with the body laced with this Advil/Zantac cocktail that the body eats the food, but like in the Matrix, it’s programed to ‘taste/enjoy’ it.

For the last couple of nights, I recalled that it is a programmed response. When I step back from this perspective, I only remember the crunch, texture, warmth AND the program that it tastes good.

On that note, over the next several day, I’ll add wine. My sister and hubby have arrived from their drive cross country, California to Rhode Island. Yeah! So it’s a get together with all the sibling in the dance and duel theater from bars to homes to oh, yes! more…lots more FOOD!

Oh! one last timely note: just now what I thought was a hawk swooped down and circled about a foot by my window. She landed on the lawn and then walked around the driveway it's a turkey vulture a.k.a California Condor! The vulture/condor disappeared under the pine trees. Probably scouting out unchaperoned nests.

PS I often wonder if people think I make this stuff up. If anything I down play it.

<3

Excerpt From: Steven D. Farmer. “Animal Spirit Guides.” - Turkey Vulture/California Condor


You’ll find that your tastes, cravings, and possibly your entire diet will soon change, so pay close attention to your body’s response when you eat certain foods.
You’ll find yourself being more visually perceptive, to the point of seeing auras around others.
It’s a good opportunity to sort out and eliminate that which doesn’t “smell right” in your life.
Because of your metaphysical gifts, others don’t understand you and may irrationally fear you, so they tend to keep their distance.



Well, I know for sure you are not making this up.
I also downplay my own version of similar experiences.
The afternoon of the humming bird, for instance, just as I was getting serious about taking that kiosk,
I found a barely alive enormous lizard in my living room. This one was about the length of hand to elbow,
Turned black, which they do when paralyzed by fear, and the cat sitting nearby. I gently moved him into a garbage bin, and took him to a dense shrub in the garden where no cat could enter.
A few hours later I checked on him, to see if he had made it, and he was still there, but dead. Soon after I got the email about the rent increase of the mall kiosk.
The lizard within me (business-money grabbing self) had died. It was fun being a lizard for a few hours. The humming bird sure indicated all the ups and downs, as you had written then. Yesterday I noticed that neither Chico's wife nor daughter were at his funeral. So I made it up the stone path to their humble abode (you would call it a shack, but to them it's a castle as it has concrete walls. Every wall in there was plastered with pictures of Jesus, Mary and the present Pope. The widow poured her sorrow into me for the longest time, clinging like a koala. Telling me how much she loved me, between heart wrenching sobs. I hardly knew her, only know her daughter, who comes to me on Thursdays to clean my house and get spoiled.

This family had an incredibly hard life. There was a tragic traffic accident twenty years ago, where the one who now works for me lost half of her face. She can barely speak. Her emotional development stopped there and then, and to my surprise what she remembers most is not the agony of the many operations to save her life, but the resentful feelings that no one told her for three weeks that her sister had died in the accident. And she so badly wanted to know what had happened to her sister. But of course she was too sick, and lost her voice anyway, so she couldn't ask. So I had to gently point out to her how it must have felt for her mother, to have lost one daughter, and that she withheld the sad news from the other only because she didn't want to add to her suffering while she was still fighting for her life.

And instead of taking flowers I put a crisp brand-new 50,000 colones bill (about $100) in an envelope, something they may never have seen in their lives, and left it there.
Also told her that if she wanted I would give her another days work, to help make up for the lost income, now the father was gone...and her face really lit up then. One only has to give people hope, so that they can face the future.

Next thing when I got home the guy from Barbados whatsapped me...he was served a writ, to vacate the premises of the shop within four weeks. Needs $2000.... Urgent urgent...total panic...poor guy. And Simon is not being of help being in the next world. Totally relying on me to sort it all out.

Hey, maybe I should put Peter's story online, and get a collection fund going. So the hummingbird came into my house trying to tell me something, and then the cat killed the biggest reptile that has ever been brought into my house....and there is no connection between these events and omens?
As Nora would say...we are all connected.

[RunningDeer]

UPDATE: please use this link @ shamanicjourney.com (http://www.shamanicjourney.com/display-category/100-0-30/power_animals_totems_spirit_guides)

[christian]

Check this out...


I'm on the ground in Copenhagen... Essentially, it's all very relaxed, nice, and cute... Very likeable! Gonna make a movie out of all the material I'm gathering, here just a little something, because I think it's particularly nice. :)

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[ulli]

Involved right now with construction and also making a new collection of jewellery.
Maybe someone else can help out with this thread.
My thoughts are with all those who are suffering, Marianne, 1inMany, Calz,
and also right here, where I live...Chico's family who are grieving,
and since last night we know that our beloved don Boscoe has a brain tumour.
He is our favourite waiter who many years ago worked in the family restaurant,
and is now bringing us Cesar salad and pizza in a nearby hotel where they have an Italian restaurant
and where we go once a week to eat.
Maybe we can direct some special healing towards him. He is 68.

[Carmody]

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[Wind]

I think that these were profound messages...

This World Affairs reading was given in 1932: As the Spirit of God once moved to bring peace and harmony out of chaos, so must the Spirit move over the earth and magnify itself in the hearts, minds and souls of men [and women] to bring peace, harmony and understanding, that they may dwell together in a way that will bring that peace, that harmony, that can only come with all having the one Ideal; not the one idea, but "Thou shalt love the Lord Thy God with all thine heart, thy neighbor AS thyself!" This [is] the whole law, this [is] the whole answer to the world, to each and every soul. That is the answer to the world conditions as they exist today. (Reading 3976-8) (https://www.facebook.com/edgarcayce/posts/10152166691948785)

~ Passive patience, to be sure, has its place; but consider patience rather from the precepts of God's relationship to man: love unbounded is patience. Love manifested is patience. Endurance at times is patience, consistence ever is patience...

Time, space, and patience, then, are those channels through which man as a finite mind may become aware of the infinite.

For each phase of time, each phase of space, is dependent as one atom upon another. And there is no vacuum, for this, as may be indicated in the universe, is an impossibility with God. Then there is no time, there is no space, when patience becomes manifested in love. (Reading 3161-1) (https://www.facebook.com/edgarcayce/posts/10152166678218785)

- Edgar Cayce

[Carmody]

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[ulli]

https://scontent-a-atl.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/t1.0-9/10312379_508486925947647_8522666455193621786_n.jpg

[ulli]

I meant to post this video. Santos Bonacci talking to the press after he was freed on bail.

pfrTb2GUeOw

[ulli]

We were invited to tea where we met this totally amazing guy.
I felt I had met ulli on steroids.

http://www.resistance2010.com/forum/topics/james-evans-bomar-iii-short-audio-biography

James lives in Costa Rica and on the Internet. (Just like ulli)
He is my son's age (35), a Libra with a ton of Scorpio planets in the first house.
The powers that be will soon be the powers that were, with someone like him walking this earth.

[ulli]

Bowie as Nicola Tesla

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[Robin]

I'm currently sitting in the train station getting ready to board. On my way here I was speeding down rural Missouri roads and hit a wild turkey with my car. My windshield is shattered and the top of my car bent. I feel miserable for killing such a beautiful animal...all because I was rushing and not being mindful.

Just thought I'd share...mindfulness is a good thing to practice in all avenues of life. This poor turkey is now a victim of my anxiety of being late. I'm going to visit my Lady in California...being late would have been a no-no!

[ulli]

I'm currently sitting in the train station getting ready to board. On my way here I was speeding down rural Missouri roads and hit a wild turkey with my car. My windshield is shattered and the top of my car bent. I feel miserable for killing such a beautiful animal...all because I was rushing and not being mindful.

Just thought I'd share...mindfulness is a good thing to practice in all avenues of life. This poor turkey is now a victim of my anxiety of being late. I'm going to visit my Lady in California...being late would have been a no-no!

Sam, that turkey gave his life for you to have this reflection. At least he had a quick end.

But what about your car? Were you able to leave it somewhere safe, without a windshield?

And are women really worth this?

[eaglespirit]

We are in the middle of, on the verge of, the personal precipice perch,
creating with love from the purity of selfless intent....
a Phenomena Beyond Belief...
In Real Time, Like NOW : )

https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSQnF_lT3yloyJ2-IZOMZwIQEWRRPsvcv3ZwiWSMfx0SLBkXmKbtQ

[Shezbeth]

And are women really worth this?

Especially Cali women,... they can be :loco:.

[gripreaper]

We are in the middle of, on the verge of, the personal precipice perch,
creating with love from the purity of selfless intent....
a Phenomena Beyond Belief...
In Real Time, Like NOW : )

https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSQnF_lT3yloyJ2-IZOMZwIQEWRRPsvcv3ZwiWSMfx0SLBkXmKbtQ

All we have to do now is realize that the 7 billion of us, who support the 6,000 alien interlopers to control and run this planet, have the power to just walk away and quit supporting the system.

http://www.rumormillnews.com/pix7/US-vote-fraud.jpg

[Robin]

Sam, that turkey gave his life for you to have this reflection. At least he had a quick end.

But what about your car? Were you able to leave it somewhere safe, without a windshield?

And are women really worth this?

The windshield was caved in but not completely shattered...so I just parked it at the station. I live in rural Missouri, so there won't be any issues.

To respond to your second question: of course! I'm looking forward to seeing such a wonderful woman, but it's a shame that the turkey died because of my lack of focus. I didn't even honor the bird by taking the time to get the bird off he road, skin it, and use its meat to nourish me or loved ones. :(

[ulli]

https://scontent-b-atl.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/t1.0-9/10298818_646794372069442_2035260780537823753_n.jpg

[giovonni]

I'm currently sitting in the train station getting ready to board. On my way here I was speeding down rural Missouri roads and hit a wild turkey with my car. My windshield is shattered and the top of my car bent. I feel miserable for killing such a beautiful animal...all because I was rushing and not being mindful.

Just thought I'd share...mindfulness is a good thing to practice in all avenues of life. This poor turkey is now a victim of my anxiety of being late. I'm going to visit my Lady in California...being late would have been a no-no!

Sam, that turkey gave his life for you to have this reflection. At least he had a quick end.

But what about your car? Were you able to leave it somewhere safe, without a windshield?

And are women really worth this?

when your in your twenties they are ... http://www.skype-emoticons.com/images/emoticon-00115-inlove.gif

http://www.dr-phil-physics.com/images/09-22-2012-Warner-Turkey-Crossing-D1_-35-70-70mmX.jpg

[RunningDeer]

UPDATE: please use this link @ shamanicjourney.com (http://www.shamanicjourney.com/display-category/100-0-30/power_animals_totems_spirit_guides)

[Carmody]

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Indifferent to suffering; insensitive to joy. All of life is reduced to the common rubble of banality. War, murder, death are all the same to you as bottles of beer. And the daily business of life is a corrupt comedy. You even shatter the sensations of time and space into split seconds and instant replays.

Probably one of the best film scripts ever written. (http://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Network_%28film%29) Also one of the most true, sadly.

[ulli]

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[Carmody]

Yes..to lighten up. Try not to forget, try not to dwell, don't instant replay ..... but learn, and move on.

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[ulli]

Probably one of the best film scripts ever written. (http://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Network_%28film%29) Also one of the most true, sadly.


http://ih1.redbubble.net/image.9464865.0086/sticker,375x360.png


Anger can be a good source of energy.
It's been a while...yep.
How to direct it effectively....

[ulli]

Yes..to lighten up. Try not to forget, try not to dwell, don't instant replay ..... but learn, and move on.

qRDiB6Cl8II

Lighten up?
I was just going to put on this T-shirt, and start campaigning.

http://skreened.com/render-product/p/c/c/pcccuaeezacpqqnwamof/we-the-people-are-tired.american-apparel-youth-tee.light-pink.w760h760.jpg

[Strat]

https://scontent-b-atl.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/t1.0-9/10298818_646794372069442_2035260780537823753_n.jpg

This is the laugh of the day I needed, thanks!!

Oh, I watched a documentary (who's name escapes me) on Netflix about that famous "men at lunch" picture from the 1920's of the construction workers high up on that beam. That pic was indeed real, they were building the Rockefeller center. To prove the picture was real they went to the archives underneath the Rockefeller center to show the original negative.

They only showed a couple shots of the tunnel system, but still it's always fascinating to see what's going on underneath peoples feet.

[dan33]

q4XxaWXsO78

Thanks Carmody. This track was composed from another world. It has the "WAVES" of RAVEL´S BOLERO. Up above and more.

DREAM BY DAY. WORK AT NIGHT.

http://taylorholmes.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/totem1.jpg


Hugs to Nora, Marianne, One in Many, Calz, Chico and Don Boscoe :angel:

[dan33]

Probably one of the best film scripts ever written. (http://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Network_%28film%29) Also one of the most true, sadly.


http://ih1.redbubble.net/image.9464865.0086/sticker,375x360.png


Anger can be a good source of energy.
It's been a while...yep.
How to direct it effectively....

nd4_xKN7pIY

[Billy]

I just watched this video titled grounded. 1hr 14mins. People who say they were healed by grounding themselves to mother earth.

jgwF0tpioTU

"Grounded" is an independent feature film about what is considered by many authorities to be "The Greatest Health RE-discovery of All Time". The concept was tested on the people of Haines, Alaska , (population 1,700.) Now showing on Youtube for free for a limited time.

peace

[1inMany]

I haven't been able to say this yet. I'm saying it now. As of this morning, I am divorced. Now I said it. Moving on.

K has kicked whatshisname to the curb. Sparing the drama here. Sending her strength to hold tight. Three days and counting. Go, sweetheart, you can do this!

Heart procedure is scheduled for next Tuesday.

Just a couple more tough weeks to get through? Maybe? Then I can look ahead and breathe a sigh of relief. Maybe. And get back to remembering and growing and becoming...and being.

Much Love,

[ulli]

I just watched this video titled grounded. 1hr 14mins. People who say they were healed by grounding themselves to mother earth.

jgwF0tpioTU

"Grounded" is an independent feature film about what is considered by many authorities to be "The Greatest Health RE-discovery of All Time". The concept was tested on the people of Haines, Alaska , (population 1,700.) Now showing on Youtube for free for a limited time.

peace

I have not watched it yet, but I know someone who swears that grounding worked for him and cured his arthritis.

I go barefoot on the grass whenever I get a chance now.

Thanks for sharing, Billy.

[Playdo of Ataraxas]

I'm happy for you, 1InMany be strong and be well!

In other news, my son had developed an earache from a sinus cold and he was running a fever. I doctored his ear through the night with garlic and olive oil and Reiki, and kept a compress of AlkaThyme on his ear periodically. He was near a 100% percent better in the morning. That's a good combination for earaches, FYI.

Be well all.

[Carmody]

Getting the odd 'forum server is busy, try again later.' messages. Anyone else getting this??

[gripreaper]

https://scontent-a-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/t1.0-9/10382146_489392971191426_1349622182501116082_n.jpg

[RunningDeer]

Getting the odd 'forum server is busy, try again later.' messages. Anyone else getting this??

Yes, I did earlier. I've lost track of time, but my guess-tamation would be 1-1.5 hours ago. It's also happen several times in the recent past, too.

[Ahnung-quay]

I got a server busy Sunday night at 11:00 pm.

[ThePythonicCow]

Getting the odd 'forum server is busy, try again later.' messages. Anyone else getting this??
No problem here -- it's been over two hours since the server experienced any load even marginally above the typical.

[ThePythonicCow]

I got a server busy Sunday night at 11:00 pm.
The server had its usual heavy load Monday morning after 2 am, US Central timezone (where I am guessing you are), due to a weekly backup.

But nothing shows up in the server logs for the time you mention.

[Carmody]

Something to look into, then? Possibly that someone is playing subtle games?

when i get back on, I see ~'1400' users on line. Yet that forum busy situation tends to only happen when the load is much higher.

I'm saying this has happened, as a message I get, the odd time, over the past 1.5-2 weeks. eight-ten times now, for sure. Yet, no more than 1400 or so on line at the given return of service.

[ThePythonicCow]

Something to look into, then? Possibly that someone is playing subtle games?
Whatever the game ... it was not visible to the server, nor to my independent server monitoring tool (projectavalonstatus.net) in Dallas. Both constantly monitor server load and responsiveness, and record anything even the slightest worse than typical.

(My conscious mind claims that I said the above not out of defensiveness, but for the purpose of clarity. Heaven knows what my unconscious mind makes of this <grin>.)

[Carmody]

Besides all of my photo links (uploaded images) going missing. many of which are key to the points I'm making in the given thread/post.

I cannot use my own images, for other threads and posts. They are unavailable to me.

[ThePythonicCow]

Besides all of my photo links (uploaded images) going missing. many of which are key to the points I'm making in the given thread/post.

I cannot use my own images, for other threads and posts. They are unavailable to me.
There are insufficient details in your comments for me to determine whether this might be anything I should consider further or not :).

In particular, I don't know whether you refer to

attachments last seen loaded onto the Avalon server,
images last seen on some server under your own control, or
images last seen on some third party server.


===

P.S. -- A bit later, I recalled discussing this matter with Carmody a few months ago -- and ending up a bit further along, but still in the same fog of insuffiicient detail.

[PurpleLama]

Well we had our share of excitement at 3am this morning.

Y'all might recall when I was having proplems with the pit bull from across the street coming into our yard and harassing us. All that resulted in the owners getting some kind of electronic fence going, which resulted in no problems in recent months. Well, here over the last few weeks, my wife and I had noticed the dog ranging further and further afield, and yesterday morning she came along through our yard with another dog, and with a little water hose action they went home.

So, a little over an hour ago, we awoke to the dog raising ten kinds of hell, shut up inside our screen porch on the side of our house. So, I went across the street and got the dude up who owns the dog, and just before he came to the door the dog got out of the porch. My wife was on the front porch, I heard her yelling and saw the door slam, and I was headed back towards our house when the dude finally came out and I told him to come get his dog, which he did so rather grumpily. When the dog went charging toward my wife, with me across the street, she had to grab the cat Vishnu who went charging toward the dog to protect her (are you listening, samwise, ha). I heard a little while later, the stake being driven into the ground in the darkness across the street, and a little after that the whine of the dog having been tied to it. Needless to say, we aren't getting back to sleep this morning. Too much excitement for three am, hopefully this will have disrupted the dude's life enough to keep his animal better. I explained to him before how I very sincerely do not want to handle it, myself, the redneck way. Getting into my porch, after my cats no doubt, and subsequently trying to get to my wife on the other porch, this drama will soon end one way or the other. Here is to hoping for responsible canine ownership.

[ulli]

Well we had our share of excitement at 3am this morning.

Y'all might recall when I was having proplems with the pit bull from across the street coming into our yard and harassing us. All that resulted in the owners getting some kind of electronic fence going, which resulted in no problems in recent months. Well, here over the last few weeks, my wife and I had noticed the dog ranging further and further afield, and yesterday morning she came along through our yard with another dog, and with a little water hose action they went home.

So, a little over an hour ago, we awoke to the dog raising ten kinds of hell, shut up inside our screen porch on the side of our house. So, I went across the street and got the dude up who owns the dog, and just before he came to the door the dog got out of the porch. My wife was on the front porch, I heard her yelling and saw the door slam, and I was headed back towards our house when the dude finally came out and I told him to come get his dog, which he did so rather grumpily. When the dog went charging toward my wife, with me across the street, she had to grab the cat Vishnu who went charging toward the dog to protect her (are you listening, samwise, ha). I heard a little while later, the stake being driven into the ground in the darkness across the street, and a little after that the whine of the dog having been tied to it. Needless to say, we aren't getting back to sleep this morning. Too much excitement for three am, hopefully this will have disrupted the dude's life enough to keep his animal better. I explained to him before how I very sincerely do not want to handle it, myself, the redneck way. Getting into my porch, after my cats no doubt, and subsequently trying to get to my wife on the other porch, this drama will soon end one way or the other. Here is to hoping for responsible canine ownership.

It's pretty obvious that your neighbor's dog would rather live in your house, with you all.
Never mind all those cats, he says.
And he is getting desperate about moving in for good.

Sending transformative energies to the neighbor, to wake him up.
(Poor guy)

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Oh, and hurricanes with a female name kill twice as many people as hurricanes with a male name.
People don't take them seriously, they ignore them, they don't respect them, so they take less precaution.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/capital-weather-gang/wp/2014/06/02/female-named-hurricanes-kill-more-than-male-because-people-dont-respect-them-study-finds/

[WhiteFeather]

I just watched this video titled grounded. 1hr 14mins. People who say they were healed by grounding themselves to mother earth.

jgwF0tpioTU

"Grounded" is an independent feature film about what is considered by many authorities to be "The Greatest Health RE-discovery of All Time". The concept was tested on the people of Haines, Alaska , (population 1,700.) Now showing on Youtube for free for a limited time.

peace

Hello Villagers been awhile, some great stuff Billy. Asquali for sharing this Grounding Video.

"The answer to every question can be found in nature, if one knows how to look and listen” Gwilda Wiyaka

And yes we are all connected to everything.....

Vince

[Calz]

I explained to him before how I very sincerely do not want to handle it, myself, the redneck way.




http://media0.giphy.com/media/O3fSdP7BNU3Be/giphy.gif

[RunningDeer]

Woke up early this morning to beeps and toots because my electricity was out. Which also means there’s no water.

“No problem. Remember? You’ve got your stash of 5 gallon buckets of water for wash and flush.”

My recent back injury replied, “No can do. Couch’s too heavy to move.”

To which I answered, “I’ve got bottles and bottles of water tucked away.”

I also keep several gallons of water in the freezer. So, I transferred a couple to my refrigerator.

I still say, there’s a lot more perks to living in the country. But it’s no where perfect even when you’ve got stash of supplies. Like travel to market if no gas is available, (and IF food is available) and heat in the winter, air conditioning in summer. I purchased a battery operated fan and got a boat load of batteries. But at some point, no amount of groceries and supplies will do. Especially when no one else around has prepared for the long term. Like the lady down stairs that has her TV on 24/7, she’d probably go mad.

[Carmody]

q4XxaWXsO78

Thanks Carmody. This track was composed from another world. It has the "WAVES" of RAVEL´S BOLERO. Up above and more.

DREAM BY DAY. WORK AT NIGHT.

http://taylorholmes.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/totem1.jpg


Hugs to Nora, Marianne, One in Many, Calz, Chico and Don Boscoe :angel:

Imagine this tune at the end of the film instead. It would work. Not as well, as it was not designed from the ground up as Zimmer's score was. But this tune would also work as a orchestral piece, in the same way. Try it at 720p/HD rez .

fksAq9Nt7C0

(I must confess, my 'puter sound system has full size floorstanding speakers and a pair of subwoofers.)

http://www.indyscan.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/maxell.jpg

[Playdo of Ataraxas]

I dig a loud, clean stereo. One day (consumer alert!) I'll be feeling the sound from a McIntosh
http://www.mcintoshlabs.com/us/Products/pages/ProductDetails.aspx?CatId=integratedamps&ProductId=MA8000

[ulli]

I miss Barbados

https://scontent-a-mia.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/t1.0-9/10351906_10152859951759256_1439948448373053729_n.jpg

[Rocky_Shorz]

It's been almost a year since I was out there swimming with the turtles...

[ulli]

Where focus goes, energy flows.

To translate this statement: How about a degree in happiness?

UC Berkeley offers an on-line course in the science of Happiness.

I am contemplating enrolment....

http://www.dailycal.org/2014/06/03/uc-berkeley-offers-open-online-course-science-happiness/

[RunningDeer]

Part One:

(I’ve written about some of the first part before.)

I’m aware that I hear three different kinds of sound. The first and most frequent is a consistent high pitch in both ears. Another is in only the right ear. It’s even higher in vibration and out of my usual range. The only word that comes up is bionic hearing. By that I mean, it’s new and it seems very distant. I “catch it,” and it often means that I’m on to new knowledge, or a confirmation that’s coupled with synchronicity of proof.

The last one is the reason why I post. Next to my right ear, I catch an unmistakened flutter of a winged bird or a large insect. And it comes at all hours. The most recent was early this morning when it woke me out of a sound sleep, even with my ear muffled in the pillow. I pay attention or try to recall the dream, but I’ve not deduced continuity to “the why”.

Part Two:

It seems the more I learn, it’s clear that the odds of reaching an end point to the expanding outer world is silly, or even not necessary for who or why I am. But I do like the journey of connecting the smaller me with the larger version (or evolving one). I’m beginning to think that there’s not enough time to figure it out, or if it’s possible. But it’s what I enjoy.

What I do know is that I’d not want to get sucked into TV tube, or invite dramas of yesteryears. And that I’d like to be around for when the shift happens for all the kids and grandkids of the world. Though, in some of my impatience moments, it seems too far away.

I’m beginning to think the sleepers don’t need to know all that’s occurring. But if they’d awaken to the simple things like kindness, and love, then competition and greed would quickly fade like a sweaty palm print against a dusty chalkboard.

<3

UPDATE:
Check out the page # & date.

http://avalonlibrary.net/paula/Recovered/Orwell_zps784b372d.JPG

[giovonni]

Happen to be over at the university this morning ... Was sitting on a bench enjoying the beautiful crisp blue sky ... When next a young male student came over and sat down besides me ... We exchanged some small talk etc ... Then we both notice two streaks of chemtrails being laid just above us ... i started to comment... But the student began to tell me all about them ... The conversation evolved into GMO's Organic foods etc ... I asked him what he thought about it all ... It was refreshing to be able to sit there and just let him go on and just listened ... It kinda made my day ... giggle :)

http://www.freespokane.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/riverpt1.jpg

[Carmody]

It's great to be able to talk about all this stuff and not be ridiculed.

The times they are a changin'

What is also interesting, is that some of them .. recognize that some of us.... have 30 more years of this stuff, with regard to developing a depth of cascade in logic, and understanding. That all that thinking and investigating, and coming to further conclusion..is under our belts.

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[Playdo of Ataraxas]

Where focus goes, energy flows.

To translate this statement: How about a degree in happiness?

UC Berkeley offers an on-line course in the science of Happiness.

I am contemplating enrolment....

http://www.dailycal.org/2014/06/03/uc-berkeley-offers-open-online-course-science-happiness/

Universe is as universe does.

Thanks for the link. I can recommend that course to family. Recently, my mother showed me a book she was reading, and the basic premise was, in my own verbiage, to manifest your reality through positive thinking and intent. I began telling her of magick and my practice of mediation and setting intent, manifesting reality, and she got it instantly, and we were both floored by the connection. The first time in my life that I communicated magical elements with my mother and she got it. The vibration these days is reaching many many people.

And the primary thing that my mother was focused upon is happiness. And she's creating it and seeing it. Pretty cool to witness. Simultaneously, we gained a higher understanding of each other, too.

[Calz]

Universe is as universe does.

And the primary thing that my mother was focused upon is happiness. And she's creating it and seeing it. Pretty cool to witness. Simultaneously, we gained a higher understanding of each other, too.

... and it comes through in so many ways ... often the least of which we might expect ...


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[RunningDeer]

Hugs and hellos to Eram.

<3

http://avalonlibrary.net/paula/Love/tapa_zps8686c8c0.JPG

[Wind]

Does anyone know where Tesla/Rachel is? She has been really quiet lately and she hasn't answered to my PM, I already miss that mad (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gm3pWzinjsk) genius soul. As I do miss the presence of Chocolate and Transiten too...

[Ahnung-quay]

I noticed Telsa's absence too. I miss her too and I hope she's okay!

[WhiteFeather]

It's great to be able to talk about all this stuff and not be ridiculed.

The times they are a changin'

What is also interesting, is that some of them .. recognize that some of us.... have 30 more years of this stuff, with regard to developing a depth of cascade in logic, and understanding. That all that thinking and investigating, and coming to further conclusion..is under our belts.



Maybe we are all about to head towards the 100th monkey effect. Are we all starting to get it through consciousness. That would be cool.

Shock the Monkey ;)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LwX59AbLRRs

[RunningDeer]

I noticed Telsa's absence too. I miss her too and I hope she's okay!


My mom came to visit us this week and my son had a really good time the 2nd day we saw him (today).
She is still here and we will see him together a third time tomorrow.


Telsa's Mom may still be in town. Grandma got in some visits with Paul, her grandson. Post #214 (http://projectavalon.net/forum4/showthread.php?54610-If-it-s-not-too-much-to-ask-Parenting-Advice-Needed-Losing-My-Disabled-Son&p=839166&viewfull=1#post839166), from May 29th.

[Roisin]

Hope y'all don't mind but I'm using this space to vent a little about what happened to me yesterday.


Oh well, had second thoughts about keeping the post I had up here and have since deleted it. Just a silly family problem that I wanted advice on but I already know what i should do about it. lol

[giovonni]

Hope y'all don't mind but I'm using this space to vent a little about what happened to me yesterday.


Oh well, had second thoughts about keeping the post I had up here and have since deleted it. Just a silly family problem that I wanted advice on but I already know what i should do about it. lol

Note you deleted your (original) post, but from what i read ... Seems like your handling it all pretty well ...

You might like to remind your sister that if she had (i'm assuming here) got involve with the PR guy ... She might not have married her current husband the doctor ... ;)

[Wind]

Getting the odd 'forum server is busy, try again later.' messages. Anyone else getting this??

Yes, I've been getting those a lot lately, like several times this week. Just a moment ago Avalon wasn't responding, I wonder what's causing it?

[donk]

How y'all been? Hope you are well. Little weary this Here & Now

ylud4u1aAKI

....sooo, what would you say, to someone who asks for help, but in the same breath explain they have no hope and want none?

(part of me wants to be rejected...to experience what it feels like to be told "NO" when asking to come home, maybe knowing that could help me relate)

[Roisin]

Private information deleted. Only meant to keep it up temporarily.

[ulli]

Does anyone know where Tesla/Rachel is? She has been really quiet lately and she hasn't answered to my PM, I already miss that mad (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gm3pWzinjsk) genius soul. As I do miss the presence of Chocolate and Transiten too...

I just got a PM back from her. She is fine. Actually. She had good news, and things are picking up for her.
Still, sending her lots of positive energy, as we all can use every little bit that's around.
Anyone concerned about her, just PM her...that's what I did yesterday. I might send one to araucaria and Target, too.

[Wind]

Does anyone know where Tesla/Rachel is? She has been really quiet lately and she hasn't answered to my PM, I already miss that mad (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gm3pWzinjsk) genius soul. As I do miss the presence of Chocolate and Transiten too...

I just got a PM back from her. She is fine. Actually. She had good news, and things are picking up for her.
Still, sending her lots of positive energy, as we all can use every little bit that's around.
Anyone concerned about her, just PM her...that's what I did yesterday. I might send one to araucaria and Target, too.

I too got PM from her a while ago, I'm glad that she is doing fine. I'm so used to seeing her posts here all the time so I get a bit uneasy when she is not around, funny that is.

[ulli]

Hope y'all don't mind but I'm using this space to vent a little about what happened to me yesterday.


Oh well, had second thoughts about keeping the post I had up here and have since deleted it. Just a silly family problem that I wanted advice on but I already know what i should do about it. lol

Nipped it in the bud, did you? Sometimes just the intent of posting clears things up.
As has happened to me several times in the past.

The last 24 hours have been very special,
with things getting unknotted and solutions appearing at breakneck speed.

Feeling grateful for what's going on here. Thank you, Universe.

[Wind]

This makes me think... We are having a cosmic time out (http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/horoscopes/june-2014-mercury-retrograde-cosmic-time-article-1.1809843) at the moment. "These are days to especially strive for a Zen-like attitude toward subway delays, dropped calls or computer glitches." Just when I am not feeling so Zen... How ironic.

[ulli]

How y'all been? Hope you are well. Little weary this Here & Now

ylud4u1aAKI

....sooo, what would you say, to someone who asks for help, but in the same breath explain they have no hope and want none?

(part of me wants to be rejected...to experience what it feels like to be told "NO" when asking to come home, maybe knowing that could help me relate)

Not sure if you remember that I mentioned Gurdjieff before..I invested many years of my life in studying Gurdjieff's teachings.
And what he would have zoomed in on here in your post is the "part of me" part.
PART means opposite of whole. Fragmented selves, warring each other...
Repressed parts, which we are in denial of, yet which keep popping up over and over again, against our better judgement.
And which mess up our true agenda. But then again, how many people even have a true agenda these days?
Each one of us is multiple beings, who are warring internally. We think we have identity, but if we observe carefully, the many contradictions in us show that there are different people inside, all trying to take charge.

So the question Gurdjieff would have asked is "which I is speaking?"
By observing our inner dialogue, these inner personalities, over several years, I began to notice signs of change in me,
first coming out of denial, and acknowledging that I was self sabotaging, and neurotic.
But slowly, very slowly, the observer in me started to have a say in the matter of my life. I discovered I had a choice.
I saw me for who I was, instead of who my ego wished me to be.
And then I saw that this observer is a little closer to my true essence than the other personalities which had been sabotaging my higher search.
So what is it with this inner perversity? Why do so many people have it?
Because our society is run by those who don't want us to find sanity?
And that they need a neurotic populace to feed their batteries?

There are several options here, Donk. Perhaps your guess is right; you want to be rejected.
And maybe you need to look further, and ask why?
And discover a different answer altogether.
These things need to be contemplated, and very carefully, and with sincerity.
Then the truth can suddenly show up.

[Roisin]

How y'all been? Hope you are well. Little weary this Here & Now

ylud4u1aAKI

....sooo, what would you say, to someone who asks for help, but in the same breath explain they have no hope and want none?

(part of me wants to be rejected...to experience what it feels like to be told "NO" when asking to come home, maybe knowing that could help me relate)

Well, I guess the best thing to remember in situations like that is that God never gives us any more than what we can handle at any given time. You have to just ask your higher power to take over and once you do that.... things will get easier and somehow, work themselves out where everything will turn out fine.

It's really all about faith, you know? Knowing that there's a higher intelligence out there that's watching over us at all times... one who knows our fears, joys and deepest secrets.... yet, still loves us unconditionally and is always there for us when we ask for help... and sometimes, even when we don't.

Turning it over to the Universe is an option that's always there for us and once you do that, the guidance that you need to get out of those tough spots will come to you. Be very specific though when you ask for any assistance on any given thing ... just saying that that helps too!

[donk]

The I that is speaking is one that counts the effects of my actions on other people (kids, ex, SO) as part of my identity

It is perfectly clear to me what I would do, but for others--who perhaps these decisions (& their consequences) are much more important to.

[Roisin]

Hope y'all don't mind but I'm using this space to vent a little about what happened to me yesterday.


Oh well, had second thoughts about keeping the post I had up here and have since deleted it. Just a silly family problem that I wanted advice on but I already know what i should do about it. lol

Nipped it in the bud, did you? Sometimes just the intent of posting clears things up.
As has happened to me several times in the past.

The last 24 hours have been very special,
with things getting unknotted and solutions appearing at breakneck speed.

Feeling grateful for what's going on here. Thank you, Universe.

Lol.... that's what happened! I wrote it out and then I felt better... even kinda figured out what I should do about it too... and that is...(drum roll) forget about it because there's no point in fretting about the small stuff when there are so many more important things to focus on in this wonderful world of ours!

I love your comments on Donk's post, btw. Everything that you are saying in it makes a lot of sense to me. You're indeed a very wise and knowledgeable person and I'm so glad you're on this forum! :)

[Dennis Leahy]

Does anyone know where Tesla/Rachel is? She has been really quiet lately and she hasn't answered to my PM, I already miss that mad (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gm3pWzinjsk) genius soul. As I do miss the presence of Chocolate and Transiten too...
My guess (hope?) is that she in in the mail room, on top of a pile of mail, with a male mailman. And no, I don't meaning sorting mail. :~)

Dennis

[Dennis Leahy]

Well we had our share of excitement at 3am this morning.

Y'all might recall when I was having proplems with the pit bull from across the street coming into our yard and harassing us.

...we awoke to the dog raising ten kinds of hell, shut up inside our screen porch on the side of our house. So, I went across the street and got the dude up who owns the dog, and just before he came to the door the dog got out of the porch. My wife was on the front porch, I heard her yelling and saw the door slam...

...she had to grab the cat Vishnu who went charging toward the dog to protect her ...I'm so glad your wife wasn't hurt, Reilly. Good thinking on her part to grab the cat!

Dennis

[donk]

And just to clarify: NO part of me WANTS to feel pain. I may be fragmented, but I will choose a painless solution to one involving pain 100% of the time

So maybe I didn’t word it right. On one level I wish I could relate, but only in order to be able to help. On another level, I am sending my appreciation to the universe (with ALL of my being) for never having had a feeling that horrible.

I am feeling quite lucid, completely whole. I am confident I can handle it. My way though has been to always ask for help. I am the total opposite of J, I accept that I am needed, and that I need others….the refusal to accept that is a lot of her problems, especially now.

[RunningDeer]

Went for a walk today. The theme was black. On the way there, a black cat darted across the road. Yeah! for a good set of brakes. Yeah! for kitty-cat with determination and a follow through goal.

I was excited when I saw yin/yang pigeons when I began the walk. Twenty minutes in, there were two black pigeons with random feathers of titanium blue chumming around together.

Recently, there was the celery green frog. And the white-spotted sawyer, whom I’ve named, Steve a.k.a. SamWise. (thanks for the wisdoms).

“Do these kingdoms know something I don’t?”

“Are they experiencing, what I’m experiencing?”

Metamorphosis.

<3

http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii610/WhiteCrowBlackDeer/insect_zps68f20edb.jpg

[ulli]

And just to clarify: NO part of me WANTS to feel pain. I may be fragmented, but I will choose a painless solution to one involving pain 100% of the time

So maybe I didn’t word it right. On one level I wish I could relate, but only in order to be able to help. On another level, I am sending my appreciation to the universe (with ALL of my being) for never having had a feeling that horrible.

I am feeling quite lucid, completely whole. I am confident I can handle it. My way though has been to always ask for help. I am the total opposite of J, I accept that I am needed, and that I need others….the refusal to accept that is a lot of her problems, especially now.

Clarification needed here:
a) give me just one example of a really painless situation.
b) define situation. Is it a thing? Something fixed?
c) helping people...has it worked for you in the past? Did it lead to lasting change?

[Guest]

Hi everybody,

The shock is starting to wear off a little bit - just so very painful. (Lost my husband about amonth ago for those that don't know.) I've been lurking in the village a couple of times a day to see what is going on and listening to some of the tunes posted. It's helping me in ways I probably do not even know yet..... so grateful you're all here and now.

Thought it would be good to contribute something. I watched Tom's -Kapacha's Pele Report a couple of days ago and there are some potent aspects coming up next week that some of us might already be feeling, sensing or may be experiencing.
I know that Astrid contributed Tom Leschert's Pele report, I hope she doesn't mind if I post it....

Next week there are four Yod's forming.... not as strong or as what we experienced in April with the Grand Cross or the eclipse of the moon and sun. A few planets are changing signs, turning retrograde and there's a full moon in Sagittarius. Doing my best to pay attention, stay strong and remember to smile.

q7xK-6srXM8

Here's Tom's Pele report chart.

25998
http://newparadigmastrology.com


Note to PL.... please don't take care of it the redneck way.


Peace to everyone

Love you all


Nora

[ulli]

Dearest Nora.
You gave us so much when you shared your evening hour in the forest...
(it now seems eons ago.)
I just really hope we can return some of the peace of mind you inspired here.
Many have moved on, and new Villagers are appearing, but the bond that us old-timers have formed will last all the way to the next dimension.
I'm wishing that some of this can also reach your husband.

http://www.galiotto.com/images/fairyland.jpg

[giovonni]

Blessings Villagers ... :grouphug:

For Nora & Ulli ~ On The Beach


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=paVnqx-_WVU

[RunningDeer]

Gentle bear hug for Nora. xo

Life

textured
flow
range
intricate
spiral
communion

<3

http://avalonlibrary.net/paula/Love/conch-shell_zps757c061d.JPG

[Dennis Leahy]

Fighting depression or despondency or falling into a black hole...

I think I'll take some time off and try to find a path out, using gratitude to build a ladder.

Be well all. (Thinking of you, Nora.)

Dennis

[ulli]

Fighting depression or despondency or falling into a black hole...

I think I'll take some time off and try to find a path out, using gratitude to build a ladder.

Be well all. (Thinking of you, Nora.)

Dennis

Dennis, this won't be allowed to happen. No ladder for you, but an elevator, Ascension machine, high tech, operated by a team of the most advanced Villagers. Meanwhile, hang in there, and feel this!! And this!!!!

P.S. is your wife ok? My husband who shares her birthday, just got sick. Planets which are (ir)regulating his health, also would be affecting hers now.

[1inMany]

There are times when being an honest, open, straightforward parent bites one in the ass. Especially when it comes to sex, and anything related. When I was pregnant with M, K was about 5. I was reading books about pregnancy and birth at the time. And K was curious, so being the open and honest parent that I wanted to be, I forced myself to sit down and explain some things. In age appropriate language. Tricky, this was for me, because Lord knows all I was ever told was not to have sex. Being the good girl minister's daughter, I actually followed those instructions until I figured out that sex was quite fun. Later.

Anyway, I sat down and talked to my five year old. I explained in very, very basic terms, not explicit in the least, how babies are made, where they come from, and how they get out. I answered her questions, and off she went to play tea party. I thought that went quite well.

Until I got a call from the school. K was so excited about this new information that she promptly shared it with her entire class. The new vocabulary word for the day became vagina. Oh gawd.

I got through that, and when K was about in the fifth grade, she came home with a new term. It had to do with a sexual position, and she was quite excited she knew what this was. After pulling my jaw up off the floor, I was able to ask what that particular term meant. She told me, and her understanding (which came from other fifth graders) was incorrect. So I explained what it actually was. Her response? "Ewwwwww!!!! Gross!!!!"

Okay, so the other day I took M to WalMart. I can't even remember what we went for, because as we walked through the front doors, M says, just matter of factly, "Oh. Mom, I need condoms." Aw hell. I only stopped dead for a split second. And off we went in that direction. So we get to that section, and she asks, "okay, mom, which ones should I get?" Good gawd. How in the hell should I know? So we read. And we read. And we read. Finally she chose. Phew. She grabbed the smaller box, and I told her she might as well get the bigger box, unless she was planning on ending her current practice of having sex. Which she thought was quite funny.

Okay. So we were done. Thank gawd. Until...

She asked me, "so, mom, do you need some of these?" What?!?!?!?!?! Um no! Oh my gawd, M! I guess this time I didn't recover as quickly because in reaction to my response, she felt she needed to remind me, "Mom. You can still get pregnant, Dad's the one that got fixed. Plus, you know it isn't smart to play with your own health."

Oh. My. Hell.

[donk]

And just to clarify: NO part of me WANTS to feel pain. I may be fragmented, but I will choose a painless solution to one involving pain 100% of the time

So maybe I didn’t word it right. On one level I wish I could relate, but only in order to be able to help. On another level, I am sending my appreciation to the universe (with ALL of my being) for never having had a feeling that horrible.

I am feeling quite lucid, completely whole. I am confident I can handle it. My way though has been to always ask for help. I am the total opposite of J, I accept that I am needed, and that I need others….the refusal to accept that is a lot of her problems, especially now.

Clarification needed here:
a) give me just one example of a really painless situation.
b) define situation. Is it a thing? Something fixed?
c) helping people...has it worked for you in the past? Did it lead to lasting change?

a) NOT getting a tattoo. Walking past the bar. Reading a book. Not sure what you are getting, perhaps it's me that needed more clarification: when given a choice (I believe in free will), my automatic response is the one is going to cause me the less pain, based I guess on the programming and habits I've accumulated. I work really hard at not acting on this, and assessing the situation, knowing that something that is immediately less painful (to me) may cause more pain in long run (to me or anyone else)
b) situation to me is the total circumstances I find myself in. Information is important here, knowing you don't have it all is as well
c) yes, helping people has never hurt me. What has is acting in ways that seem helpful but are actually enabling. Thorough Information is helpful in deciding this as well, I'm getting better at this. Boundaries is a huge focus for me, as is only taking my own responsibility.

Are we on the same page?

[RunningDeer]

Fighting depression or despondency or falling into a black hole...

I think I'll take some time off and try to find a path out, using gratitude to build a ladder.

Be well all. (Thinking of you, Nora.)

Dennis

Me, too. Dennis. Low grade numb comes into play. At one point I labeled it depression, but I got that is was disappointment.

I'm steep in study around the clock and am aware that some of my emotions have been shelved. I thought it was because of a back injury and Advil clouding my senses. Or a week visit with family which I enjoyed but it took a lot out of me. Foods and drink that I don't usually partake in. But I'm questioning those reasons. There's more, though I haven't figured it out as yet.

Take care of yourself. Enjoy your family. I'll look forward to your return. xo

[RunningDeer]

Okay, so the other day I took M to WalMart. I can't even remember what we went for, because as we walked through the front doors, M says, just matter of factly, "Oh. Mom, I need condoms." Aw hell. I only stopped dead for a split second. And off we went in that direction. So we get to that section, and she asks, "okay, mom, which ones should I get?" Good gawd. How in the hell should I know? So we read. And we read. And we read. Finally she chose. Phew. She grabbed the smaller box, and I told her she might as well get the bigger box, unless she was planning on ending her current practice of having sex. Which she thought was quite funny.

Okay. So we were done. Thank gawd. Until...

She asked me, "so, mom, do you need some of these?" What?!?!?!?!?! Um no! Oh my gawd, M! I guess this time I didn't recover as quickly because in reaction to my response, she felt she needed to remind me, "Mom. You can still get pregnant, Dad's the one that got fixed. Plus, you know it isn't smart to play with your own health."

Oh. My. Hell.

My condom story was I’d been “out of the market” for a long time with being married. It was before the internet where I’d research or shop.

So I went to a drugstore at the dinner hour and one that people didn’t frequent because it was too expensive. That way no one would be around while I ‘closet shopped’.

I’m roaming around because I have no clue where they stock them. And there’s this hot guy behind the prescription counter that asked if I need help.

Hot red face answered back, “No thanks, just browsing.”

Browsing went on too long and I decided to ask the main cashier lady. I waited until the patron at the counter was out the door and bee-lined to her before anyone else came in. I blurted out, “Where do you keep the condiments”?

As soon as I said it, I knew. But instead, I’m in isle four, filling my basket with mustard and catsup that’s way over priced. Add to that, my wallet was light, and I had no idea how much condoms cost.

I bit the bullet and went back and explained that I meant to say 'condoms' not 'condiments'. So she yells out to that cute guy behind the prescription counter, “Where do we keep the condoms?” And to add to the humiliation, the condoms were stocked on an end idle right in front of the hot guy’s prescription counter!

Next level of heart palpitations was which brand? And do they come in sizes? Which created a whole other level of concern. And how many to purchase? Buy a lot and I’d not have to shop so often. But is there a sell-by-date? Do they go stale? These questions all while hot guy is right behind me. In the end, I just grab at the top shelf.

Phew!

The main cashier lady and I had fun with an impromptu reenactment of how not to purchase condoms at the dinner hour in an expensive drugstore.

Life… is a series of “Can ya guess what’s comin’ up next?”

<3

[ulli]

And just to clarify: NO part of me WANTS to feel pain. I may be fragmented, but I will choose a painless solution to one involving pain 100% of the time

So maybe I didn’t word it right. On one level I wish I could relate, but only in order to be able to help. On another level, I am sending my appreciation to the universe (with ALL of my being) for never having had a feeling that horrible.

I am feeling quite lucid, completely whole. I am confident I can handle it. My way though has been to always ask for help. I am the total opposite of J, I accept that I am needed, and that I need others….the refusal to accept that is a lot of her problems, especially now.

Clarification needed here:
a) give me just one example of a really painless situation.
b) define situation. Is it a thing? Something fixed?
c) helping people...has it worked for you in the past? Did it lead to lasting change?

a) NOT getting a tattoo. Walking past the bar. Reading a book. Not sure what you are getting, perhaps it's me that needed more clarification: when given a choice (I believe in free will), my automatic response is the one is going to cause me the less pain, based I guess on the programming and habits I've accumulated. I work really hard at not acting on this, and assessing the situation, knowing that something that is immediately less painful (to me) may cause more pain in long run (to me or anyone else)
b) situation to me is the total circumstances I find myself in. Information is important here, knowing you don't have it all is as well
c) yes, helping people has never hurt me. What has is acting in ways that seem helpful but are actually enabling. Thorough Information is helpful in deciding this as well, I'm getting better at this. Boundaries is a huge focus for me, as is only taking my own responsibility.

Are we on the same page?

Yes, we are. As this clarification removed doubts on my part, that you weren't seeing things in a larger context.
But now I can see that you know what you are doing, and why.
Good stuff.

[giovonni]

“Where do you keep the condiments”?



That's funny Paula ... http://www.skype-emoticons.com/images/emoticon-00136-giggle.gif

i suggest next time switch em up and ask for both ...

Like ask ... Where are the Condoms and Condiments ... http://www.skype-emoticons.com/images/emoticon-00135-makeup.gif

[RunningDeer]

29 Clever Drawings Will Make You Question Everything Wrong With The World (http://themindunleashed.org/2014/05/29-clever-drawings-will-make-question-everything-wrong-world.html)

Pawel Kuczynski, Artist (http://www.pawelkuczynski.com/Prace/Cartoons/index.php)


http://avalonlibrary.net/paula/Recovered/BS_zps9bea95f8.JPG

[Dennis Leahy]

Just logged in to say that my Mom, mother of 10, grandmother of 22, great-grandmother of 9 just slipped peacefully into heaven. She went without suffering, which was exactly what I was hoping for. I'm so glad I got a chance, once again, to connect with her about a month ago, to let her know how much I love and appreciate her, and to dote on her.

Heaven just got a good one.

Love you, Mom!

Dennis

[ulli]

Just logged in to say that my Mom, mother of 10, grandmother of 22, great-grandmother of 9 just slipped peacefully into heaven. She went without suffering, which was exactly what I was hoping for. I'm so glad I got a chance, once again, to connect with her about a month ago, to let her know how much I love and appreciate her, and to dote on her.

Heaven just got a good one.

Love you, Mom!

Dennis

Well, that explains your earlier post.
Sending you my most sincere condolences.
My mother was hit by an unexplainable depression just one week before she was due to get married.
A few days later she discovered that her mother had died exactly at that moment in a refugee camp in Denmark.
So Mum got married in a black dress.
Big hug, dear Dennis.

[Roisin]

Like most here, I've always enjoyed reading your comments at this forum
Dennis so I'm really sorry to hear about the passing of your mom. But just remember this, she will always be with you.... always.

http://i932.photobucket.com/albums/ad164/A99_x/Flowers_ship.jpg (http://s932.photobucket.com/user/A99_x/media/Flowers_ship.jpg.html)

[donk]

And just to clarify: NO part of me WANTS to feel pain. I may be fragmented, but I will choose a painless solution to one involving pain 100% of the time

So maybe I didn’t word it right. On one level I wish I could relate, but only in order to be able to help. On another level, I am sending my appreciation to the universe (with ALL of my being) for never having had a feeling that horrible.

I am feeling quite lucid, completely whole. I am confident I can handle it. My way though has been to always ask for help. I am the total opposite of J, I accept that I am needed, and that I need others….the refusal to accept that is a lot of her problems, especially now.

Clarification needed here:
a) give me just one example of a really painless situation.
b) define situation. Is it a thing? Something fixed?
c) helping people...has it worked for you in the past? Did it lead to lasting change?

a) NOT getting a tattoo. Walking past the bar. Reading a book. Not sure what you are getting, perhaps it's me that needed more clarification: when given a choice (I believe in free will), my automatic response is the one is going to cause me the less pain, based I guess on the programming and habits I've accumulated. I work really hard at not acting on this, and assessing the situation, knowing that something that is immediately less painful (to me) may cause more pain in long run (to me or anyone else)
b) situation to me is the total circumstances I find myself in. Information is important here, knowing you don't have it all is as well
c) yes, helping people has never hurt me. What has is acting in ways that seem helpful but are actually enabling. Thorough Information is helpful in deciding this as well, I'm getting better at this. Boundaries is a huge focus for me, as is only taking my own responsibility.

Are we on the same page?

Yes, we are. As this clarification removed doubts on my part, that you weren't seeing things in a larger context.
But now I can see that you know what you are doing, and why.
Good stuff.

Awesome, what's your astrological take on last week?

[Calz]

Interesting thing about taking a few days away from the forum.

It's like a stack of Sunday papers start to pile up on your front porch.

So many interesting things to catch up on.


Thank yous???


Forum members often debate the value (or lack thereof).


Me???


Sure makes it easier to figure out where the heck I was last here (and now).


Anyway ... lots of real gut level posting going on in this thread lately and that is refreshing to see vs the doom n gloom crap.


Real people ... right now ... here and now.

[eaglespirit]

Interesting thing about taking a few days away from the forum.

It's like a stack of Sunday papers start to pile up on your front porch.

So many interesting things to catch up on.


Thank yous???


Forum members often debate the value (or lack thereof).


Me???


Sure makes it easier to figure out where the heck I was last here (and now).


Anyway ... lots of real gut level posting going on in this thread lately and that is refreshing to see vs the doom n gloom crap.


Real people ... right now ... here and now.

Hello Calz...
Hello All You Beautiful Villagers...
I've been away from 'puter putting for a while too!

I don't know much, but I do know without ANY doubt:
ALL You NEED Is LOVE : )

http://media1.arabia.msn.com/medialib/2012/10/01/love-couple-beach-kiss-kissing-hot-couple-in-sun-shine-love-images-download-romantic-love-images-download-lonelyness-alone-www.143loveu.blogspot.in_.jpg

[ulli]

But first of all we need justice. As in "a just society".

How about ths then?

https://scontent-a-mia.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/t1.0-9/10308744_725574830839240_2010260663717690661_n.png

[gripreaper]

Heaven just got a good one. Love you, Mom! Dennis

As I sit with her energy, I know it takes a special kind of woman to raise ten kids, and you Dennis, are a testament to the love she gave, the heart she exemplified, and the anchor she placed in you. Godspeed dear soul..


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

[giovonni]

watched Sting perform 'The Last Ship' at 2014 Tony Awards ...

The former Police singer and songwriter's debut as a composer hits Broadway in the fall ...

The show was inspired by Sting's memories of growing up near shipyards in northeast England. It tells the story of a man who returns to his shipbuilding hometown in the 1980s to find the shipyards in steep decline and the woman he loves engaged to another man.

Below ~ Sting and his band perform songs from his new album ...

The Last Ship, at The Public Theatre, New York

Good Music !


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbMY9lf58FA

[ulli]

Hmm...Sting returning to his roots.
Bryan Ferry's father was a miner in the same town, similar conditions to the shipyard workers,
In terms of exploitation, and danger.
So both boys needed to get away from that life, and took a leap using their gifts.

And when I was growing up in rural Germany, and we had to write essays about what we saw in these types of paintings
I knew I really, really did not have a connection with my European heritage, and wanted out.

Yet there was always something haunting me about the idea of a cohesive village community...
I had a love/hate relationship with the concept.
Must have triggered me to search for the perfect Village online.

http://www.wga.hu/art/b/bruegel/pieter_y/whitsun.jpg

The Villages I have come across in Barbados and here in Costa Rica don't have any cohesiveness...
only small pockets, like the regular church crowd. Or the football people.
I suppose that is in part because of the generation gap,
and also the social distance between rich and poor is much greater nowadays
than it was in past centuries.

I wonder if Bryan Ferry will now make songs about his childhood Newcastle.

[giovonni]

Ulli your perceptiveness always tickles me ... Perhaps that's our shared bond ...

When those such as Gordon (Sting) and Brian lift themselves from the toil of the ranks ...
Creative expansion should be life's only necessity ... :)


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

[donk]

Was treated to an old favorite that swung through Philly, something he does not do too often, he stretched the time limit (apparently South Street has a 10pm noise rule) giving us this encore:

V0PEZG2DFeo

...before doing a no-mic bluegrass a capeela jam on "Old Home Place". Just the recharge that my soul needed, nice way to close off a rough week.

[ulli]

Ulli your perceptiveness always tickles me ... Perhaps that's our shared bond ...

When those such as Gordon (Sting) and Brian lift themselves from the toil of the ranks ...
Creative expansion should be life's only necessity ... :)


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

Very true.
(What you said about creative expansion)
But one question remains:
"What are the most pressing needs of this moment?",
in terms of my own healing, or that of the world around me.
Does this just happen, or should there be a design here as well?

Truly creative people all go through agonies, such as writer's block...
(Society calls it laziness)
Sting talks about TEN years there, of not releasing new work...

Which then must create a psychological crisis for the artist.

But as this crisis becomes an emergency, that which emerges is usually as powerful an expression
as the length of time of its incubation was agonizing.
And therefore authentic.

[giovonni]

Yes unfortunately lives (successes) such as Sting and Brian's are the exception ...

For most of us the question "What are the most pressing needs of this moment?" will probably persist ...

Amazingly though, i was reflecting earlier this morning ...(prior to listening to the above posted Sting concert) ...

Whether all the so called 'agonies' and pain were really worth enduring in keeping one's (my) life going ?

i was then reminded and drawn back to Sting's rendition from his Tony performance of When the Last Ship Sails ... Which led me to searching for more music from this album ... i found the above concert video which led to a profoundly happy morning experience ...

Listening to it refreshed my vitality for life (for now at least) ... Noting it is from such artisans ... i can often reinvigorate my desire to live another day ... i recommend all here listen to this concert and listen carefully to Stings closing words ~ Which reaffirmed it all for me ...

i live daily by the ascension attitude of love praise and gratitude ... It has never failed (me) in allowing the wheel of good fortune in coming around again.

before this occurs ... :doh:

http://www.getacopywriter.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/writer-cartoon-5.jpeg

[ulli]

Yes unfortunately lives (successes) such as Sting and Brian's are the exception ...

For most of us the question "What are the most pressing needs of this moment?" will probably persist ...

Amazingly though, i was reflecting earlier this morning ...(prior to listening to the above posted Sting concert) ...

Whether all the so called 'agonies' and pain were really worth enduring in keeping one's (my) life going ?

i was then reminded and drawn back to Sting's rendition from his Tony performance of When the Last Ship Sails ... Which led me to searching for more music from this album ... i found the above concert video which led to a profoundly happy morning experience ...

Listening to it refreshed my vitality for life (for now at least) ... Noting it is from such artisans ... i can often reinvigorate my desire to live another day ... i recommend all here listen to this concert and listen carefully to Stings closing words ~ Which reaffirmed it all for me ...

i live daily by the ascension attitude of love praise and gratitude ... It has never failed (me) in allowing the wheel of good fortune in coming around again.

before this occurs ... :doh:

http://www.getacopywriter.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/writer-cartoon-5.jpeg

when I first saw this cartoon just now and before I 'got it',
and its intended meaning, I saw the UH as my former initials,
when my surname was still Heathcote.
How true, I thought.
Because that UH personality is long dead and gone....
uh...

[giovonni]

No coincidences Ulli ... :rolleyes:

[meeradas]

Island [not: Iceland] vacation greetings with an Avalon- compatible video from 'my guys':

hW-kV_G-rEQ

Yeah! Well done.

[dan33]

q4XxaWXsO78

Thanks Carmody. This track was composed from another world. It has the "WAVES" of RAVEL´S BOLERO. Up above and more.

DREAM BY DAY. WORK AT NIGHT.

http://taylorholmes.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/totem1.jpg


Hugs to Nora, Marianne, One in Many, Calz, Chico and Don Boscoe :angel:

Imagine this tune at the end of the film instead. It would work. Not as well, as it was not designed from the ground up as Zimmer's score was. But this tune would also work as a orchestral piece, in the same way. Try it at 720p/HD rez .

fksAq9Nt7C0

(I must confess, my 'puter sound system has full size floorstanding speakers and a pair of subwoofers.)

http://www.indyscan.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/maxell.jpg

Good choice, Carmody.
I'll think of another alternative.
Meanwhile I present this video. If the final theme of the movie were this , many people would have wrecked the theater. Maybe for a Tarantino film. :p

PkbhYvZnQyU

PLAYDO's new speakers:

http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/02/uk-electronics/product_content/BandW_A7_9_s.jpg

Yeah! Well done. Like the bodyguards on meeradas video.

[RunningDeer]

My body works on ‘less is best’. There’s a major part of me that understands all I need for continued health and healing is housed within and the greater that surrounds the body instrument. As it changes, my intuition continues to say, “Nix this, add that, hold off on these.”

I updated my drinking water recipe to include Willard Water. (http://drwillard.com) There are products that break out my skin, so my plan is to incrementally introduce at least some of what I call, “Paul’s Water Recipe”.

After listening to video below on sodium bicarbonate, i.e. good old Arm & Hammer, it seems like the next logical step. I also included an article by Dr. Mercola, on other benefits for sodium bicarbonate.

We’ve discussed these topics before, and there are a lot of threads. But I thought I’d share some of it again. Paul's post #10 (http://projectavalon.net/forum4/showthread.php?68818-De-Facto-USA-s-Siberia-Bill&p=829345&viewfull=1#post829345) is one of the many posts from him that I’m using as a guide.

Thank you, :cow: :wave:


Dr. Tullio Simoncini on the RAS discussing a simple cure for cancer
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Published on Jun 8, 2014

Dr. Tullio Simoncini on the RAS discussing a simple cure for cancer the establishment do not want you to hear.

Originally broadcast 30th May 2014



"Use Baking Soda to Remove Splinters -- and to Address Many Other Health Needs"

By Dr. Mercola
[article (http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2012/08/27/baking-soda-natural-remedy.aspx)]

“Baking soda, or sodium bicarbonate, is a staple in many homes for baking and cleaning purposes – but there's a good chance you're not taking full advantage of all that baking soda has to offer.

For instance, did you know there's a whole gamut of medicinal uses for baking soda, such as safely removing splinters from your fingers, or just brushing your teeth?

It rates right up there with hydrogen peroxide as one of the most inexpensive and safe health tools around (you can buy an entire box of baking soda for about $1), so it makes sense to learn all you can about the many, many uses of baking soda.”

Article continues:

A Brief Baking Soda History
Baking Soda May Help Fight Colds and the Flu
11 More Medicinal Uses for Baking Soda
Baking Soda is an Excellent Household Cleaner


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[Wind]

Oh for crying out loud, I just managed to blew up another lightbulb.... How nice. Once I have replaced one bulb the other one explodes somewhere else! Trust me, you don't want me around your lamps, that's for sure.

The rest are just normally flickering around me...

[RunningDeer]

Oh for crying out loud, I just managed to blew up another lightbulb.... How nice. Once I have replaced one bulb the other one explodes somewhere else! Trust me, you don't want me around your lamps, that's for sure.

Here, these'll help.

This one reached enlightenment, hence no socket required, i.e. alternative energy:

http://avalonlibrary.net/paula/Recovered/enlightened_zps8b6730e7.JPG

This one works like a money tree:

http://avalonlibrary.net/paula/Recovered/money_tree2_zpse7f96a4d.JPG

And until your vibratory changes even out.....

A zen garden meditation, (rake not provided):

http://avalonlibrary.net/paula/Love/light-bulb_zps9dae7414.JPG

A buddy or is that a two-fer?:

http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii610/WhiteCrowBlackDeer/Love/images_zpsb2daee8f.jpeg

<3

[Wind]

Well, that certainly made me smile, Pauler!

http://i1100.photobucket.com/albums/g405/hume121/11-4-2012/DSC01903.jpg

[RunningDeer]

I haven't been able to say this yet. I'm saying it now. As of this morning, I am divorced. Now I said it. Moving on.

K has kicked whatshisname to the curb. Sparing the drama here. Sending her strength to hold tight. Three days and counting. Go, sweetheart, you can do this!

Heart procedure is scheduled for next Tuesday.

Just a couple more tough weeks to get through? Maybe? Then I can look ahead and breathe a sigh of relief. Maybe. And get back to remembering and growing and becoming...and being.

Much Love,


Tomorrow’s Tuesday.
Light sprits for Mike, 1inMany and family.
Rock it, Lady K!

http://avalonlibrary.net/paula/Love/circle_zpsde3e71b8.JPG

<3

PS My apologies for 'over posting'. (If needed.)

[1inMany]

Thanks, Paula. You're heart is much appreciated. Nothing is going according to plan. See, then I realized it must be going according to Universe's plan, just not mine.

K held out for a few days and then whatshisname got back in. I could insert some choice words here. Believe me. Around and around and around this goes, where it stops only Universe knows.

Mike has opted out of the surgery. He's having yet another test done instead. I don't even know what to say about that.

So much frustration here and now. So much. The lesson I learned today is that I am not responsible for anyone else's happiness. Only mine. Now, see, this probably sounds very basic to lots of people. But it is a new concept to me. I am standing back watching. It is uncomfortable. But, I have no control over what anyone else does.

Now to figure out what it takes to make 1inmany happy.

[RunningDeer]

Mike has opted out of the surgery. He's having yet another test done instead. I don't even know what to say about that.
If I recall, Mike is a Libra. If he’s like Mike, the Libra, I was married to, then changing his mind again, again, again, fits. (No offense to Libras. I’ve got a couple of Libras in ‘me’ chart, too. See what I did there? Diplomat.)


”…whatshisname got back in. I could insert some choice words here.”
Drats! Choice words…X,Y & Z.
Sad face for Lady K. ;(
‘Rock it’ is saved for another day.


The lesson I learned today is that I am not responsible for anyone else's happiness. Only mine. Now, see, this probably sounds very basic to lots of people. But it is a new concept to me. I am standing back watching. It is uncomfortable. But, I have no control over what anyone else does.
Those basic concepts are the ones I value. They’re stripped down to reveal purity’s secrets. Gosh darn allusive, but I suspect that in that nugget is where all/one is contained.
Now, that's either plain BS or there’s somethin’ to it.
Naw, it’s BS.
Except to say I prefer basic. I don’t have to tear off layers and layers.


Now to figure out what it takes to make 1inmany happy.
I say, “’Rock it’ Lady J! And don’t forget to buy yourself a red dress.”

<3

[Dennis Leahy]

My eldest sister/eldest sibling said, "You're our family's writer. We'd like you to write Mom's obituary."

Of course, I was honored, but trying to encapsulate 93 years of my Mom's life into a few small paragraphs, and yet include some of the pizazz, the light, the love, the compassion, and the fun that were attributes of her personality is a tall order. I asked for suggestions, but (at first) got none from my 9 siblings. I wrote, straight from my heart, and (knowing that the entire piece HAD to be short, and forcing myself into that mode) I was done in less than an hour.

I sent it out to my siblings: first draft.

Suddenly, I got suggestions! "Delete this!" "Add that!" "I love what you wrote, but can you remove the end of that one sentence, oh and the beginning of that other sentence?" Ahhhh, so rather than a group of contributors, I got to work with a group of critics/editors! hahahahhaha Oh, and with a deadline. (Note to self: the word "deadline" should NOT be associated with an obituary!)

Problems I faced were


the fact that my family are a bunch of Catholics - ranging from family members "playing along with the rituals" to others that are more Catholic than the Pope
the age spread of 10 "kids" went across a generation chasm: family members raised in post WWII "felial piety" by their "mother", and those of us that happened along during the psychedelic free-love days, raised by their "mom."
my Dad insisted that the names of all 75 surviving family members be included
did a mention there was a deadline?


So, my lightly playful and VERY mildly irreverent additions to a usually completely serious document were struck-down by (mostly) the older siblings, while the younger siblings related more to the style and content in my first draft. In the first draft, I had my Mom sipping some wine with Jesus, and compared her multitasking skills to a juggler juggling a chainsaw, a bowling ball, and a knife.

Here's the fifth (and final) draft:


http://www.leahyguitars.com/Imagez/Two/MargieJune18.jpg


===================================
Marjorie June Doyle Leahy, 93, surrounded by her loving husband and family members, slipped peacefully out of this earthly realm and entered heaven on June 7th, 2014.

Marjorie is the mother of 10 children, grandmother to 22, and great-grandmother to 22. That's a lot of diapers changed, a lot of laundry washed, and a lot of meals at a table for twelve that would make catering the Last Supper seem easy by comparison. From foreign exchange students to the last-second, "Mom, can my friend stay for dinner?" guest, all were welcomed at her table, and all left well-fed.

Marge, Margie, June, Mom, Grandma, Great-Grandma: she answered to all of those names with a smile that lit up the room, with abundant grace, with a wry humor, keen intelligence, loving demeanor, humility and gratitude. As the family matriarch, she was the perfect counterpoint and complement to her logical, left-brained, physician husband. Though she was too humble to admit it, she provided the right-brain balance to the family, whether expressed in her love of dance and music, or love of art ranging from Grandma Moses to hand-cut Tiffin crystal. She was the go-to helper for many, many homework assignments in creative writing and poetry, arts in any media - even cleverly using her chewing gum as a last-second repair of a science project. She taught her family - by example - to respect and to cherish all of God's creatures, whether they were frogs and turtles and tadpoles (snakes, however, were not welcome indoors), fledgling birds fallen from the nest, or her canine companions with whom she also shared her love.

Marjorie was born in Danville, IL, in 1921, to Joseph and Grace (Tiffee) Doyle. She was raised through the years of the Great Depression, and had begun a career in nursing in Chicago, IL, when she met and instantly fell in-love with her soon-to-be devoted and loving husband, Dr. Richard Leahy - with whom she shared a 70th wedding anniversary this past December. Starting in the WWII years as the wife of a Navy doctor, she gave up her nursing career to become a full-time mother, child psychologist, triage nurse, educator, counselor, arbitrator, chef, laundress, seamstress, reader (Martin's Mice and the Peevish Penguin books worn thin), taxi driver, liaison, and secretary. Marjorie, dutifully following Richard's Navy and civilian career path, resided in Los Angeles, CA, Brazil, IN, Toledo, OH, and lived for 30 years in Tiffin, OH - until Richard's retirement from medical practice. There was a brief stint in a remote hospital in Malawi, Africa, with Richard, trying to assist the less fortunate, followed by a move to Sun City West AZ, and finally to Highlands Ranch, CO. She cherished her visits to Ireland, and her summer days at Clear Lake in Indiana. Once her own children were raised, and grandchildren spread across the US, Marjorie volunteered at daycare centers in Tiffin, OH and Surprise, AZ - offering her love, warmth, and caring to even more children.

Marjorie's life was a powerful example of unselfish service to others and unconditional love, and these exemplary traits are hallmarks of her legacy. She was a devout Catholic, and did her best to instill her ethical and moral values in her children - again, leading by example. Now, she's tap dancing with Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, singing with Enrico Caruso, Mario Lanza, and John McCormack, and enveloped in God's loving embrace. Heaven got a good one, but back here on Earth, she will be sorely missed.

Marjorie was preceded in death by her sister Virginia, and her brothers John and Thomas. She is survived by her loving husband, Dr. Richard Albert Leahy, her brother James "Jimmy" Doyle, and an amazing 75-member family whose names - included here - read like the "litany of the saints": Daughter, Kathleen (Leahy) & Donald Marquet, granddaughter Michele (Marquet) & Dr. Michael Hirsig and great-grandkids Donovan, Charlie and Izzy, granddaughter Megan (Marquet) & Brock Wortman and great-grandkids Maggie and Kathleen, grandson Kevin Marquet & Sheyla and great-grandkids Avery and Owen. ~ Son, Dr. Daniel Leahy & Kathy (Krupp) Leahy, granddaughter Amy (Leahy) & Steve Shutts and great-grandkids Connor, Colleen, and Cooper, grandson Craig Leahy & Lisa and great-grandkids Colin and Mary Cameron. ~ Son, Kevin Leahy & Mimi (Hwang), granddaughter Caitlin (Leahy) & John Jessen, grandson Brendan Leahy & Jaime and great-grandchild Kieran, grandson Sean Leahy. ~ Son, Patrick Leahy and granddaughters Brigid Leahy and Fiona Leahy. ~ Daughter, Sheila (Leahy) & David Lee, grandson Sean Lee & Kendra and great-grandkids Shannon, Casey, and Reilly, granddaughter Erin Lee and great-grandkids Madeline and Ella, granddaughter Megan (Lee) & Patrick Kovalik and great-grandchild Marin, granddaughter Mallory (Lee) & Kelly Payne and great-grandchild Nora. ~ Daughter, Teresa (Leahy) & Steve Donahoe, grandson Dr. Kevin Donahoe & Katie, and great-grandkids Liam and Olivia, granddaughter Kelly Donahoe. ~ Son, Dennis Leahy & Dr. Debra Cudnowski, granddaughter Basia Leahy. ~ Daughter, Maureen (Leahy) & Doug Mills, grandson Michael Mac Mills, grandson Patrick Mills & Bonnie, and grandson Steven Mills. ~ Daughter Bridget (Leahy) & Steve McNutt, grandson Colin Taylor, grandson Aidan McNutt. ~ Son, Brian Leahy.

Interment will be at Ft. Logan National Cemetery in Denver, CO. In lieu of flowers, family members have suggested donations to St. Jude's Hospital, a charity for the children that Marjorie so loved.
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http://www.leahyguitars.com/Imagez/Two/MargieJune92.jpg


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So, that's my "here and now."

Dennis

[ulli]

Thanks for sharing this, Dennis. Good job, because reading it was a humbling experience.
What a woman.
And her eyes are shining beacons of light.
Looking at her picture I was reminded of Dr. Brian O'Leary.

[RunningDeer]

http://www.leahyguitars.com/Imagez/Two/MargieJune92.jpg

So, that's my "here and now."

Dennis
Powerful, and heart felt piece, Dennis, with a side order of whimsical that all family members will relate to and feel a part of.

“Heaven got a good one, but back here on Earth, she will be sorely missed.” Easy to see why. No doubt your Mom will continue to be an inspiration even beyond the Leahy Clan.

Rest in Peace, Dear Mrs. Marjorie June Doyle Leahy.

<3

[RunningDeer]

LoveOneAnother posted this on Dennis’ thread, “The Reset Button Movement (http://projectavalon.net/forum4/showthread.php?44014-The-Reset-Button-Movement&p=842780&viewfull=1#post842780)”.

Thanks and hellos to LoveOneAnother and Dennis. For anyone that wants to subscribe, this is Dennis’ YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPkmz8sLUJz62sC_beq3Szw)


The Reset Button Movement Introduction
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Published on Apr 30, 2014

Introducing The Reset Button Movement, a presentation given in Minneapolis on Feb 15, 2014, at a meeting of citizens and activists weary of the status quo of militarist corporatocracy/plutocracy. 



As is mentioned in this video, The Reset Button Movement is centered around a new document that provides an analysis of the 9 ways the Elite control the electoral paradigm, thus controlling our governance, as well as a comprehensive plan and strategy to end the rule of the Elite. The video is a quick introduction of The Reset Button concept, and an invitation to go to the website and read the document. 



The Reset Button Movement takes no donations, and has no hierarchical leaders - it is a citizens movement where ordinary citizens aim to (non-violently and legally), remove all of the Elite minions from power and elect only ordinary citizens with no ties to corporations in all offices.



The Reset Button Movement is not an attempt to change the political ideology of the US, nor to change the form of government. The idea is to simply create (for the first time in the history of the US) a true government of the people, by the people, and for the people. Once this task is completed, US citizens will finally be free to start a conversation about changes in the political ideology and/or the form of government, or simply to enjoy - for the first time ever - citizen self-governance.

Please go to to The Reset Button Movement website, read, sign, and share. If the citizens of the US don't transform the electoral paradigm, the Elite will continue to rule - forever.

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[dan33]

[CENTER]http://www.leahyguitars.com/Imagez/Two/MargieJune18.jpg




Hi Dennis, you have the eyes and gaze of your mother. Unmistakably! :hug:

Love, Daniel.

[giovonni]

50 years later ...

Still ...

What The World Needs Now ...



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QfeKffUpgN8

And speaking of Love ~

Mt Adams Live HD TV Cam (http://www.mtadams.tv/)
Trout Lake, Washington

http://www.mtadams.tv/MtAdams.TV_LatestImage.jpg

[meeradas]

Wtf are the two white things in the air? :suspicious: Any ideas...

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b585/Herb_Garmsen/DSCN7401_zps137be8c6.jpg

[Pic taken June 10, 2014; didn't see anything like it while taking the photo]

[RunningDeer]

I ran it through about ten filters and enlarged it. It's too far away to pick up detail. I thought it was something like kleenex caught in the wind, but the trees are still.

[meeradas]

Thanks. There was nothing in the air when i took it.
Photos taken the same minute before and after the shot show nothing alike; there was nothing on the lens either. No kleenex or similar around. Insects?

Forgot:
Single exposure, matrix autofocus, time: 1/611.2 sec, f: 6.3. Must have been very fast.

[RunningDeer]

For you, Fro N Kro.
<3

http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii610/WhiteCrowBlackDeer/Zen/IMG_1743_zps7a789fb8.jpg

[RunningDeer]

Thanks. There was nothing in the air when i took it.
Photos taken the same minute before and after the shot show nothing alike; there was nothing on the lens either. No kleenex or similar around. Insects?

Forgot:
Single exposure, matrix autofocus, time: 1/611.2 sec, f: 6.3. Must have been very fast.

I might have enlarged it beyond recognition. Are there white birds in that area?


http://avalonlibrary.net/paula/Recovered/birds_zps05991f7e.JPG

[Playdo of Ataraxas]

Thanks. There was nothing in the air when i took it.
Photos taken the same minute before and after the shot show nothing alike; there was nothing on the lens either. No kleenex or similar around. Insects?

Forgot:
Single exposure, matrix autofocus, time: 1/611.2 sec, f: 6.3. Must have been very fast.

I might have enlarged it beyond recognition. Are there white birds in that area?


http://avalonlibrary.net/paula/Recovered/birds_zps05991f7e.JPG

I was thinking doves. Aber, keine Ahnung....

[Carmody]

My most recent photo taken:

wait, can't do it.. I can't access my photos, and I can't delete them...

(Just a C-17 over the house yesterday, is all)

[RunningDeer]

I might have enlarged it beyond recognition. Are there white birds in that area?

http://avalonlibrary.net/paula/Recovered/birds_zps05991f7e.JPG

I was thinking doves. Aber, keine Ahnung....

Aber, keine Ahnung = But, no idea (Germanish)
Google translator deserve all the credit or the blame.

......................Going, going, gone ........................................http://emoticoner.com/files/emoticons/smiley_faces/biker-smiley-face.gif (http://emoticoner.com)
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[ulli]

Still life on my terrace ... With a clay necklace casually draped...

https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xap1/t31.0-8/10454275_540599682732533_4059286065225972130_o.jpg

[ThePythonicCow]

My eldest sister/eldest sibling said, "You're our family's writer. We'd like you to write Mom's obituary."
Your sister chose well.

[giovonni]

Dude ... http://www.skype-emoticons.com/images/emoticon-00105-wink.gif

"He Was Stuck All Night In An Airport, So He Did THIS With His iPhone Camera!"


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W99OVlTkpR4

From

https://vimeo.com/97634383

[ulli]

I just posted this in another thread, but it belongs here as well.
Wanted to remind aging villagers that aging is fun....

https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfa1/t1.0-9/10177374_799475836742910_3721115215164174650_n.jpg

[RunningDeer]

I had to renew my license today. Which meant a new photo taken, in a trailer with 25 other people staring while you say 'cheese' under fluorescent lighting.

UPDATE: Deleted the split-screen mug shot.

[Calz]

Hey I love grey hair!

Wife (at least for now) has always wanted me to dye my hair.

Uh ... sorry.

She really missed the boat regarding the physical body being our current suit of clothes ... but that is her lesson and not mine.


My lesson you ask???


Having a wife 16 years younger than me (who actually looks more like 21 than 41).


Careful what you wish for out there ...

[giovonni]

you make a good point Cal ... And then on the other hand ...

If you had only waited a bit longer to marry ...

Then it might of been like this ... Though it still could happen ... :rolleyes:

http://www.answersfrommen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/old-man-hot-chick.jpg