Here and Now...What's Happening?

[Arrowwind]

Awakened early. Fuzzy kitten by my side who is sucking his tale tip like a toddler sucks his thumb. Gazing from my bed out to the garden which is now abundant with green leaves and promise of harvest. The mountains are cloud covered and the smell of rain through my window. It will be a cool day, one in which garden chores that despise the heat are now loudly calling. It is good to be alive with purpose before me.

[araucaria]

Posted by astrid (here)
Unfortunately there are claims of that Bull pic being a fake,
but who knows. One of the links....
http://fiskeharrison.wordpress.com/2...ems/#more-2843

Then it is just photographic art, no big deal, just as the Manets are painterly art 150 years ahead of their time.

[1inMany]

Good Morning,

It is beautiful outside this morning. It's warm, and the breeze feels cool on my skin. All the critters are at peace, some singing and others enjoying the quiet.

Love this scene:

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=95S-MzPuHSg

Watched part 3 of the LOTR trilogy last night with Em. That sure cleared me out. In the last week, we have watched LOTR, Narnia, and Harry Potter. All of them. I'm seeing a theme lol... Em has decided she is writing part 4 to LOTR, I forgot what she called it but it is from the viewpoint of the 4 tribes of Faeries. She is so childlike and sweet. I don't have the heart to tell her it won't ever go anywhere but her spiral notebook. She is choosing illustrations and has even downloaded the perfect Elvish font. Awwww.

Apparently, the physical troubles of the last week have been growing pains. They are certainly called pains for a reason, though I do not understand why it does have to be so painful :/

Here's to hoping the next couple of weeks are not nearly that painful or difficult, and the end result comes quickly-whatever that may be.

Much Love,

[1inMany]

Ya know, once in a while I will hear a song that somehow becomes part of who I am. Thank you to whoever shared Molly Malone, I can't remember who did now. I have been carrying that with me, in my heart and with my voice (such that it is lol) ever since I first heard it. Mesmerizing.

Much Love,

[RunningDeer]

Posted by astrid (here)
I'm still looking for a portable solar panel set up that i can use,
in the mean time, I'm pretty interested in trying solar cooking,
this site has loads of great ovens, and the DIY options with this
are also endless..

http://www.solarovens.net/

I was thinking of getting a hybrid Tulsi, but don't think they are available in Aus yet.

I was checking out the BioLite Camp Stove for $129. No batteries and it also powers up gadgets like phone and iPad. The guy does a nice job demonstrating how it works.

https://youtube.com/watch?v=W8pxT7jTGSs

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=W8pxT7jTGSs

[ulli]

Posted by 1inMany (here)
Good Morning,

It is beautiful outside this morning. It's warm, and the breeze feels cool on my skin. All the critters are at peace, some singing and others enjoying the quiet.

Love this scene:

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=95S-MzPuHSg

Watched part 3 of the LOTR trilogy last night with Em. That sure cleared me out. In the last week, we have watched LOTR, Narnia, and Harry Potter. All of them. I'm seeing a theme lol... Em has decided she is writing part 4 to LOTR, I forgot what she called it but it is from the viewpoint of the 4 tribes of Faeries. She is so childlike and sweet. I don't have the heart to tell her it won't ever go anywhere but her spiral notebook. She is choosing illustrations and has even downloaded the perfect Elvish font. Awwww.

Apparently, the physical troubles of the last week have been growing pains. They are certainly called pains for a reason, though I do not understand why it does have to be so painful :/

Here's to hoping the next couple of weeks are not nearly that painful or difficult, and the end result comes quickly-whatever that may be.

Much Love,

How very coincidental...
one of the lamps that was broken on Friday night
was a plasma lamp, something which I had not mentioned, so you couldn't have known.
Or did you?

Funny, funny, funny....

¤=[Post Update]=¤

Posted by WhiteCrowBlackDeer (here)

Posted by astrid (here)
I'm still looking for a portable solar panel set up that i can use,
in the mean time, I'm pretty interested in trying solar cooking,
this site has loads of great ovens, and the DIY options with this
are also endless..

http://www.solarovens.net/

I was thinking of getting a hybrid Tulsi, but don't think they are available in Aus yet.

I was checking out the BioLite Camp Stove for $129. No batteries and it also powers up gadgets like phone and iPad. The guy does a nice job demonstrating how it works.

https://youtube.com/watch?v=W8pxT7jTGSs

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=W8pxT7jTGSs

OMG I want at least a dozen. Love Love Love it.

Thanks for sharing.

[ulli]

Hongkong architect.
This is about how to maximize small spaces, and quite brilliant.
Move the walls and make a different room.

If enough of us can focus on this then no timeline in which huge cities are destroyed will ever happen.

http://www.nextworldtv.com/videos/sh...-24-rooms.html

[RunningDeer]

Posted by ulli (here)
Hongkong architect.
This is about how to maximize small spaces, and quite brilliant.
Move the walls and make a different room.

If enough of us can focus on this then no timeline in which huge cities are destroyed will ever happen.

http://www.nextworldtv.com/videos/sh...-24-rooms.html

I enjoyed that vid. Clever. Innovative. Exciting. Practical. Green...

I love the whole concept of micro/tiny homes. There are communities where each home is designed in such a way that people living next door can’t see in. Everyone has their privacy. And there’s a community place where everyone meets up for meals and visits and support for everyone.

Tiny Homes and Happiness

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=qaE4EvM-UF4

[Eram]

Good evening village, (19:54 pm here)

The videos about small spaces remind me about the time I lived in Amsterdam as a squatting prevention in an old school building.
My living room was big enough to play tennis (literally) and there were 8 more rooms to complete a 480 square meter big space, for myself.
I had some adjustment to do in the feeling OK in a normal sized apartment when I moved in with my girlfriend.

Posted by astrid (here)
Weird few days. [...]

The latest lot of flares have upset the hidden ones and we are seeing some people acting out,
so its a good time to do this work, well easier in some respects, as they are closer to the surface.

[...]
Anyways, thinking of you all,
Blessings,
Astrid

What do you mean when you say the hidden ones Astrid?
I'm curious to know.


btw: Thanks Dan33, Belle and Jenci for your adding to my explanation about the self pitty.
I'm not sure that I came across correctly when reading the replies but the advise will be taken to heart nonetheless.

There's another thing that's been going on the last days. I'm either making progress in the 'allowing everything to be' or I'm doing something wrong. When I feel resistance for doing something that I feel I have to do nonetheless (house cleaning for instance), I tune in to what it is and say to myself to allow that feeling and then... ffft.. the feeling and the resistance is gone within a second. I do this like 50 times a day now, but there is a little doubt as to whether I apply this correctly or maybe this is another form of suppressing my feelings. Every time I do this it feels really good and relaxed, but I'm not sure that it can change this quick... like only a second.

Have a nice day all!

ps: Hi Arrowwind... nice to drop bye!

[Whiskey_Mystic]

Hi Everybody.

I wanted to let you know that after being "in process" with a big company for months, they made an offer today. I just landed a very good job with a company that is easily one of the top three best companies to work for in America (imo). Three vegan meals a day prepared by a celebrity chef, %100 medical, gym, nutritionist, free massage, acupuncture, yoga, dog park on the roof, and the list of benefits goes on. The hours are very long, but I don't have a family so that does not impact me.

I'm pretty stoked. I know some of you were pulling for me, so thank you.

I won't be around here as much after this week, but I haven't had much to contribute lately anyway. I will check in on you from time to time. When I get my spaceship built, you will each get your bunk assignments and your complimentary towels.

[gripreaper]

Posted by Whiskey_Mystic (here)
Hi Everybody.

I wanted to let you know that after being "in process" with a big company for months, they made an offer today. I just landed a very good job with a company that is easily one of the top three best companies to work for in America (imo). Three vegan meals a day prepared by a celebrity chef, %100 medical, gym, nutritionist, free massage, acupuncture, yoga, dog park on the roof, and the list of benefits goes on. The hours are very long, but I don't have a family so that does not impact me.

I'm pretty stoked. I know some of you were pulling for me, so thank you.

I won't be around here as much after this week, but I haven't had much to contribute lately anyway. I will check in on you from time to time. When I get my spaceship built, you will each get your bunk assignments and your complimentary towels.

Congratulations. What town?

You going to go into the extravagant lifestyle, or you going to pack it away for a rainy day?

[Jenci]

That's great news Whiskey. I am very pleased for you


Jeanette

[Whiskey_Mystic]

Posted by gripreaper (here)

Congratulations. What town?

You going to go into the extravagant lifestyle, or you going to pack it away for a rainy day?

San Francisco. I like a few comforts, but I mostly prefer a big safety net and then philanthropy. I might do micro loans through http://www.kiva.org/

[RunningDeer]

Yeah Whiskey Mystic!
I'm dropping some happy balloons on ya! "Mmmkay?" I'll miss your sage thoughts.

Peace and a hug,
WhiteCrowBlackDeer

PS A toast to your new path...

Posted by Whiskey_Mystic (here)
Hi Everybody.
I wanted to let you know that after being "in process" with a big company for months, they made an offer today. I just landed a very good job with a company that is easily one of the top three best companies to work for in America (imo). Three vegan meals a day prepared by a celebrity chef, %100 medical, gym, nutritionist, free massage, acupuncture, yoga, dog park on the roof, and the list of benefits goes on. The hours are very long, but I don't have a family so that does not impact me.

[dan33]

Two days ago, came to my mind this scene from BONFIRE OF VANITIES. enjoy and laugh! ha

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=9OtVBKOHWyA

[dan33]

Congratulations Whiskey!


No Way of Turning.....More Than This.....

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=Jh0fyaZtqcU

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=4gjiQwh1p6M

[noxon medem]

Posted by Jenci (here)
That's great news Whiskey. I am very pleased for you


Jeanette

That is also great news, Beer . Very pleased for you, too ..



( the emoticon)

- or this one :


:- )

PS.
- and water, of course

Be well

[benevolentcrow]

Posted by Whiskey_Mystic (here)
Hi Everybody.
I'm pretty stoked. I know some of you were pulling for me, so thank you.

I won't be around here as much after this week, but I haven't had much to contribute lately anyway. I will check in on you from time to time. When I get my spaceship built, you will each get your bunk assignments and your complimentary towels.

The very best to you Whiskey_Mystic. The benefits sound very nice! Enjoy!

[dan33]

[laperle]

Dear dear village, am I dreaming it or is it real??

I'm very new here, on this forum. But I'm sure I will keep on loving it. When I read the posts on this thread, a warm feeling of understanding, help en hope come over me.
After working within the system of the government for 18 years (focus on the negative site of the acts of people), I find it a big relieve to read so many good wise positive words over here. Thank you all for your trust in all of us, so we/I can learn from your experiences and my mistakes.

Recently I posted a reaction concerning something. (thanks to @Jenci) which lead me to the upcoming question: How to get this state of awareness very fast? Without any expectations I asked it, more with surprise and wondering. And then I went to bed.

The next day, the answer on this question came to me by the oracle of the internet. Look at the next link for further information if you're interested. I read an article about medical doctor who had a seasure and had an experience......Jill Bolte Taylor (already more nearly 9 million hits on the internet).

http://www.ted.com/talks/jill_bolte_...f_insight.html

I immediately made the connection with this lady and my question the other day. So excited by this discovery, I directly told my partner about it. After listening to me, he said that, strangely enough, he just wanted to tell me one unique experience he had had a few years ago. Then he told me that one morning, he stood up as normal and found out that he had no thoughts, no thoughts or what so ever. And it felt great. It lasted a while. After a certain time he started to analyse (t)his state. As soon as he did this, his brain was activated, that experience of non-thinking was gone, totally. And it never came back to him. After me telling this, we both were surprised by this synchronicity. So this had to be an important direction to follow. So....I got my answer.

And once again...synchronicity!!!
So, the day after, still full from my new experiences I founded out, I wanted to write this all down. The next question came up to me, because two different people pointed me out on this same subject: That what comes and goes, isn't the reality. But that what rests, that's interesting. But what is it?
This question crossed and was connected to the other one before. So it has/had to be important. (thanks to @Jenci)

I asked my partner what it really meant. He gave me the answer that I had to keep following the up coming questions behind the answers, all over and over. So.....I started doing this. While I was doing this, I looked for some nice music to get me in a good mood and there it happened again!! Look at the next link: Symphony of science...we are all connected.
https://youtube.com/watch?v=XGK84..._embedded#t=0s
(with thanks to @WhiteFeather).

While listening to this music, the rhythm of the music and the words were overwhelming me and I flew away with them, still with the question in the back of my mind. I flew further and further and saw a floating bright light/ball, pulsing big - small, big small, big small and the following words were said at the rhythm of the music and the pulse of the ball: (Dutch) zijn, willen zijn – zijn, willen zijn → which means in English: be, wanna be – be, wanna be.
This 'answer/image/experience' struck me. Because it is a static situation, just with a changing point of few within!!!

Wauw.....is there synchronicity once again? Could it be, I wondered?

So after this overwhelming feeling I took a break, started to write everything down with pencil and paper and started looking for some other calming music.
The first song I clicked on (the image attracted me) was of Dead Can Dance with.....Towards the within. And directly the image of the bright light ball from 'be, wanna be' appeared to me again. And was filled in ,like the forbidden apple image (see next image), with energy lines all going inside out, up and down, all over and over again.



So is it just the state of 'to be', and the state of 'willing to be ..' at the same time combined within to be? Or is it the question 'to be or not to be'?

So can I now say that I am God?
So can I now say that you are God?
So can I now say that we are God?
And we all stay the same?

So...the phrase... haven't I seen you before?? Is utterly utterly utterly right

Hope to meet you all again in the village.


PS After writing this text, I wanted to find the exact spelling of the word synchronicity. I asked my partner if he could help me with this word. He started to grinn. 'That's the question I asked myself this morning, and I kept it in my mind. And now you're asking me the same question.' He did gave me the answer. Thanks for reading every letter.....