DR.DELBERT BLAIR : POWER OF THE PYRAMIDS
Dr. Blair speaks on what the Great Pyramid really is. He also shows the inconsistencies,of what is taught about pyramid building in schools today. He speaks on the movies portraying these great structures being built
HERBS FOR BEGINNERS...
An informative and instructive video for beginners on the gathering and traditional use of herbs. Learn: The nine most commonly used herbs for treating a variety of ailments, including ulcers, high blood pressure, colds, flu, rheumatism, immune system deficiencies, kidney problems, skin problems, asthmas, hemorrhoids, P.M.S., coughs, gas and more. * The Native American spiritual approach to herbology. * Internal and external applications of herbs. * Herbs in their natural environment shown close-up for easy identification....
PLANTS TO AVOID ..If you can’t clearly identify a plant and you don’t know if it’s poisonous, it’s better to be safe than sorry. Steer clear from a plant if it has:
- Milky or discolored sap
- Spines, fine hairs, or thorns
- Beans, bulbs, or seeds inside pods
- Bitter or soapy taste
- Dill, carrot, parsnip, or parsley-like foliage
- “Almond” scent in the woody parts and leaves
- Grain heads with pink, purplish, or black spurs
- Three-leaved growth pattern
Many toxic plants will exhibit one or more of the above characteristics. Bear in mind that some of the plants we suggest below have some of these attributes, yet they’re still edible. The characteristics listed are just guidelines for when you’re not confident about what you’re dealing with. If you want to be completely sure that an unknown plant is edible, and you have a day or two to spare, you can always perform the Universal Edibility Test.
Amaranth (Amaranthus retroflexus and other species)
Native to the Americas but found on most continents, amaranth is an edible weed. You can eat all parts of the plant, but be on the look out for spines that appear on some of the leaves. While not poisonous, amaranth leaves do contain oxalic acid and may contain large amounts of nitrates if grown in nitrate-rich soil. It’s recommended that you boil the leaves to remove the oxalic acid and nitrates. Don’t drink the water after you boil the plant. With that said, you can eat the plant raw if worse comes to worst.
Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis)
The vegetable that makes your pee smell funny grows in the wild in most of Europe and parts of North Africa, West Asia, and North America. Wild asparagus has a much thinner stalk than the grocery-store variety. It’s a great source of source of vitamin C, thiamine, potassium and vitamin B6. Eat it raw or boil it like you would your asparagus at home.
Burdock (Arctium lappa)
Medium to large-sized plant with big leaves and purplish thistle-like flower heads. The plant is native to the temperate areas of the Eastern Hemisphere; however, it has been naturalized in parts of the Western Hemisphere as well. Burdock is actually a popular food in Japan. You can eat the leaves and the peeled stalks of the plant either raw or boiled. The leaves have a bitter taste, so boiling them twice before eating is recommended to remove the bitterness. The root of the plant can also be peeled, boiled, and eaten.
Cattail (Typha)
Known as cattails or punks in North America and bullrush and reedmace in England, the typha genus of plants is usually found near the edges of freshwater wetlands. Cattails were a staple in the diet of many Native American tribes. Most of a cattail is edible. You can boil or eat raw the rootstock, or rhizomes, of the plant. The rootstock is usually found underground. Make sure to wash off all the mud. The best part of the stem is near the bottom where the plant is mainly white. Either boil or eat the stem raw. Boil the leaves like you would spinach. The corn dog-looking female flower spike can be broken off and eaten like corn on the cob in the early summer when the plant is first developing. It actually has a corn-like taste to it.
Clovers (Trifolium)
Lucky you-clovers are actually edible. And they’re found just about everywhere there’s an open grassy area. You can spot them by their distinctive trefoil leaflets. You can eat clovers raw, but they taste better boiled.
Chicory (Cichorium intybus)
You’ll find chicory growing in Europe, North America, and Australia. It’s a bushy plant with small blue, lavender, and white flowers. You can eat the entire plant. Pluck off the young leaves and eat them raw or boil them. The chicory’s roots will become tasty after boiling. And you can pop the flowers in your mouth for a quick snack.
Chickweed (Stellaria media)
You’ll find this herb in temperate and arctic zones. The leaves are pretty hefty, and you’ll often find small white flowers on the plant. They usually appear between May and July. You can eat the leaves raw or boiled. They’re high in vitamins and minerals.
Curled Dock (Rumex crispus)
You can find curled dock in Europe, North America, South America, and Australia. It’s distinguished by a long, bright red stalk that can reach heights of three feet. You can eat the stalk raw or boiled. Just peel off the outer layers first. It’s recommend that you boil the leaves with several changes of water in order to remove its naturally bitter taste.
Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale)
Sure, it’s an obnoxious weed on your perfectly mowed lawn, but when you’re out in the wild this little plant can save your life. The entire plant is edible- roots, leaves, and flower. Eat the leaves while they’re still young; mature leaves taste bitter. If you do decide to eat the mature leaves, boil them first to remove their bitter taste. Boil the roots before eating as well. You can drink the water you boiled the roots in as a tea and use the flower as a garnish for your dandelion salad.
Field Pennycress (Thalspi vulgaris)
Field Pennycress is a weed found in most parts of the world. Its growing season is early spring to late winter. You can eat the seeds and leaves of field pennycress raw or boiled. The only caveat with field pennycress is not to eat it if it’s growing in contaminated soil. Pennycress is a hyperaccumulator of minerals, meaning it sucks up any and all minerals around it. General rule is don’t eat pennycress if it’s growing by the side of the road or is near a Superfund site.
Fireweed (Epilobium angustifolium)
This pretty little plant is found primarily in the Northern Hemisphere. You can identify fireweed by its purple flower and the unique structure of the leaves’ veins; the veins are circular rather than terminating on the edges of the leaves. Several Native American tribes included fireweed in their diet. It’s best eaten young when the leaves are tender. Mature fireweed plants have tough and bitter tasting leaves. You can eat the stalk of the plant as well. The flowers and seeds have a peppery taste. Fireweed is a great source of vitamins A and C.
Green Seaweed (Ulva lactuca)
If you’re ever shipwrecked on a deserted island, fish the waters near the beach for some green seaweed. This stuff is found in oceans all over the world. After you pull green seaweed from the water, rinse with fresh water if available and let it dry. You can eat it raw or include it in a soup. Or if you’re particularly enterprising, catch a fish with your homemade spear and use the seaweed to make sushi rolls, sans rice.
Kelp (Alaria esculenta)
Kelp is another form of seaweed. You can find it in most parts of the world. Eat it raw or include it in a soup. Kelp is a great source of folate, vitamin K, and lignans.
Plantain (Plantago)
Found in all parts of the world, the plantain plant (not to be confused with the banana-like plantain) has been used for millennia by humans as a food and herbal remedy for all sorts of maladies. You can usually find plantains in wet areas like marshes and bogs, but they’ll also sprout up in alpine areas. The oval, ribbed, short-stemmed leaves tend to hug the ground. The leaves may grow up to about 6″ long and 4″ wide. It’s best to eat the leaves when they’re young. Like most plants, the leaves tend to get bitter tasting as they mature. Plantain is very high in vitamin A and calcium. It also provides a bit of vitamin C.
Prickly Pear Cactus (Opuntia)
Found in the deserts of North America, the prickly pear cactus is a very tasty and nutritional plant that can help you survive the next time you’re stranded in the desert. The fruit of the prickly pear cactus looks like a red or purplish pear. Hence the name. Before eating the plant, carefully remove the small spines on the outer skin or else it will feel like you’re swallowing a porcupine. You can also eat the young stem of the prickly pear cactus. It’s best to boil the stems before eating.
Purslane (Portulaca oleracea)
While considered an obnoxious weed in the United States, purslane can provide much needed vitamins and minerals in a wilderness survival situation. Ghandi actually numbered purslane among his favorite foods. It’s a small plant with smooth fat leaves that have a refreshingly sour taste. Purslane grows from the beginning of summer to the start of fall. You can eat purslane raw or boiled. If you’d like to remove the sour taste, boil the leaves before eating.
Sheep Sorrel (Rumex acetosella)
Sheep sorrel is native to Europe and Asia but has been naturalized in North America. It’s a common weed in fields, grasslands, and woodlands. It flourishes in highly acidic soil. Sheep sorrel has a tall, reddish stem and can reach heights of 18 inches. Sheep sorrel contains oxalates and shouldn’t be eaten in large quantities. You can eat the leaves raw. They have a nice tart, almost lemony flavor.
White Mustard (Synapsis alba)
White mustard is found in the wild in many parts of the world. It blooms between February and March. You can eat all parts of the plant- seeds, flowers, and leaves.
Wood Sorrel (Oxalis)
You’ll find wood sorrel in all parts of the world; species diversity is particularly rich in South America. Humans have used wood sorrel for food and medicine for millennia. The Kiowa Indians chewed on wood sorrel to alleviate thirst, and the Cherokee ate the plant to cure mouth sores. The leaves are a great source of vitamin C. The roots of the wood sorrel can be boiled. They’re starchy and taste a bit like a potato.
Go take a hike or a walk in the woods and try to locate and identify three edible plants.
TAKE YOUR HOUSE OFF THE GRID!!!
Humans are the only inhabitants of the earth to use energy that does not come directly fom the SUN. All life is in a constant struggle to gain more energy in different forms --- it seems to be the basis for a species' success. Whether you're on or off the grid or you use renewable energy or not, energy prices and energy impacts will continue to grow. Any efforts to reduce your use will allow you to meet your needs with fewer resources, expand your energy options, and help to put humans on a sustainable energy path. http://amzn.to/15NeZn2
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Are you looking for creative ways to lower your energy costs, use renewable energy, generate more of your own power, or become less reliant on the grid? Energy expert Paul Scheckel offers practical advice for taking matters into your own hands. Understand the fundamentals of solar, wind, water, and biofuel energy production as you make your home ready for renewables. Each chapter of Homeowner's Energy Handbook provides a comprehensive discussion of renewable energy sources along with "green guides" for building your own energy-saving -- and energy-producing -- equipment. Step-by-step instructions show you how to build a bicycle-powered generator, a biodiesel processor, a thermosiphon solar hot-water collector, a biogas generator, a smokeless wood-gas camp stove, and more. Whether you want to button up your house to be more energy-efficient, find deep energy savings, or take your home entirely off the grid, this guide has the knowledge and skills you need to reduce your use, then produce!
HOW MUCH FLUORIDE IS IN YOUR WATER? - -THE TOP STATES
Do you want to know which states have the highest levels?
Highest Fluoridated Water Supplies
MINNESOTA
CONNECTICUT
NORTH DAKOTA
SOUTH DAKOTA
MARYLAND
WISCONSIN
OHIO
ILLINOIS
IOWA
MAINE
MISSOURI
COLORADO
INDIANA
DELAWARE
VIRGINIA
RHODE ISLAND
KENTUCKY
NORTH CAROLINA
MICHIGAN
SOUTH CAROLINA
TENNESSEE
GEORGIA
NEVADA
ALABAMA
NEW MEXICO
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Second Highest Fluoridated Water Supplies
MASSACHUSETTS
KANSAS
PENNSYLVANIA
VERMONT
NEBRASKA
NEW YORK
WASHINGTON
TEXAS
FLORIDA
ALASKA
OKLAHOMA
WEST VIRGINIA
UTAH
OREGON
IDAHO
WYOMING
NEW JERSEY
MONTANA
NEW HAMPSHIRE
MISSISSIPPI
LOUISIANA
CALIFORNIA
HAWAII
ARIZONA
ARKANSAS
THE SMART RIFLE....HIT ANY TARGET WITHOUT KNOWING HOW TO SHOOT.
H.G.Wells THINGS TO COME (1936)
This is a Powerful, yet spooky and somewhat cheesy science fiction film made in 1936, produced by Alexander Korda based on the H. G. Wells classic book & brought to the silver screen as a vision of what warfare will bring mankind in the century to follow. That is to say the century that has now gone. The story shows the destructive nature of war and how is will catapult us back to a state of barbarism, warlords, and another Black Deathesque plague called the "Wandering Sickness." However, because MAN clings to science, MAN will rise above all this and create a new, modern society free of warfare. (again?) The film does have a lot of historical inaccuracies to its "dis"credit, but much of what is preaches is scarily plausible, and much of it has become prophetic. The theme that man can prevail and keep discovering/conquering new vistas is a laughable in hindsight. The film shows that progress and science are the things which advance us as a people. Personally I love the idea that the scientists and/or inventors had formed their own civilization, free of corruption and violence. I just wonder who does the cleaning up. The pace of the film is a little slow at times, but have watched it several times it is still very very compelling. The set designs are outstanding in the futuristic world of 2036(where they valiantly try to put a rocket in space to make a preliminary orbit around the moon). The acting is rather good considering the time it was made. (Having just come out of "talkies" and still having a tendency to chew the scenery and everything within a 5 mile radius.) Raymond Massey and Cedric Hardwicke giving great performances, but it is Ralph Richardson as a "Boss" who deserves the most praise for giving a powerful performance of a man with inherent human traits that just ruin progress. A thought provoking film and quite spooky in it's observation of human nature. Of course HG Wells was a genius indeed!
KANYE WEST LETS THE WORLD KNOW - I AM A GOD NOW DEAL WITH IT!!!
In a recent interview Kanye explains why he is a GOD, and also goes in on classism and racism. This Brother has a lot to say....check it out below
AYURVEDIC FOODS AND HEALING RECIPE'S
Ayurveda, the five thousand-year-old healing tradition from India linked to the development of yoga, is based on the concept that one's physical, mental, and spiritual well-being comes from a number of sources, including a healthful diet based on one's individual constitution. In this vegetarian cookbook, Amrita Sondhi, author of The Modern Ayurvedic Cookbook (now in its fourth printing), provides new twists on traditional Ayurvedic recipes that are also inspired by the growing popularity of whole grains (quinoa, spelt, and barley) and raw foods.
The Ayurvedic diet is based on the concept of three "doshas": vata (air), pitta (fire), and kapha (earth). Each of us has a primary dosha that we can strive to maintain at a healthy balance, but which can cause problems if excessive. The book includes a questionnaire so readers can determine their own primary dosha and then look for recipes that will help them to maintain or reduce it for optimal health.
Recipes include modern interpretations of Indian cuisine (spicy paneer zucchini kabobs and mango and coconut kulfi), and Ayurvedic spins on vegetarian fare (sprouted barley rainbow pilaf and raw zucchini hummus). The book also includes yoga and breathing exercises that one can easily do at home or at work, full-color recipe photos, and information on sprouting/fermenting techniques and backyard gardening.
The Tastes of Ayurveda offers simple and delicious ways to achieve a more healthful and serene life.
About the Author
Amrita Sondhi is a certified yoga instructor and Ayurvedic cooking teacher, and owner of Movement (movementglobal.com), a cutting-edge clothing line specializing in sustainable fibers. Currently she is co-host of The Ayurvedic Way, a television program broadcast in Canada on One: The Body, Mind and Spirit Channel. She lives on Bowen Island, British Columbia, Canada. Visit her website for more http://www.amritasondhi.com
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments
Introduction History of Ayurveda
What are Doshas? Dosha Questionnaire The Tastes of Ayurveda Getting Started
What the Symbols Mean
Breakfast
Appetizers & Snacks
Salads & Salad Dressings
Soups
Entrées Rice & Grains
Vegetables
Condiments
Desserts & Sweets
Beverages
Appendix
Raw & Living Foods Eating for the Seasons Menu Plans Cleanses Yoga for the Doshas Vastu Veda: The Song of Our Surroundings Balcony Gardening Food Guidelines for Basic Constitutional Types
Index
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The Ayurvedic diet is based on the concept of three "doshas": vata (air), pitta (fire), and kapha (earth). Each of us has a primary dosha that we can strive to maintain at a healthy balance, but which can cause problems if excessive. The book includes a questionnaire so readers can determine their own primary dosha and then look for recipes that will help them to maintain or reduce it for optimal health.
Recipes include modern interpretations of Indian cuisine (spicy paneer zucchini kabobs and mango and coconut kulfi), and Ayurvedic spins on vegetarian fare (sprouted barley rainbow pilaf and raw zucchini hummus). The book also includes yoga and breathing exercises that one can easily do at home or at work, full-color recipe photos, and information on sprouting/fermenting techniques and backyard gardening.
The Tastes of Ayurveda offers simple and delicious ways to achieve a more healthful and serene life.
About the Author
Amrita Sondhi is a certified yoga instructor and Ayurvedic cooking teacher, and owner of Movement (movementglobal.com), a cutting-edge clothing line specializing in sustainable fibers. Currently she is co-host of The Ayurvedic Way, a television program broadcast in Canada on One: The Body, Mind and Spirit Channel. She lives on Bowen Island, British Columbia, Canada. Visit her website for more http://www.amritasondhi.com
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments
Introduction History of Ayurveda
What are Doshas? Dosha Questionnaire The Tastes of Ayurveda Getting Started
What the Symbols Mean
Breakfast
Appetizers & Snacks
Salads & Salad Dressings
Soups
Entrées Rice & Grains
Vegetables
Condiments
Desserts & Sweets
Beverages
Appendix
Raw & Living Foods Eating for the Seasons Menu Plans Cleanses Yoga for the Doshas Vastu Veda: The Song of Our Surroundings Balcony Gardening Food Guidelines for Basic Constitutional Types
Index
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GIGANTIC GOLD NUGGET FLOATING IN SPACE?
ASTEROID ORBITING
EARTH?
An asteroid known as Asteroid 1986DA
has been found to contain some 100,000
tonnes of platinum and 10,000 tonnes of
gold.
The 2km long 'space nugget' would be
worth approx $120 billion on today's market.
The asteroid's orbit brings it tantalisingly
close to Earth, a mere 32 million kilometres
away. It is hoped that the development
of robotic engineering will one day harvest
the orbiting fortune.
Scientists speculate that this asteroid was
once the core of a 'proto planet' measuring
up to 500km across.
( S o u rce: Sunday Telegraph, 9th June
1991)From WIKIPEDIA.....
(6178) 1986 DA
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
| Discovery | |
|---|---|
| Discovered by | Minoru Kizawa |
| Discovery date | February 16, 1986 |
| Designations | |
| Alternative names | none |
| Minor planet category | Amor asteroid |
| Orbital characteristics | |
| Epoch July 14, 2004 (JD 2453200.5) | |
| Aphelion | 666.686 Gm (4.457 AU) |
| Perihelion | 173.713 Gm (1.161 AU) |
| Semi-major axis | 420.199 Gm (2.809 AU) |
| Eccentricity | 0.587 |
| Orbital period | 1719.466 d (4.71 a) |
| Average orbital speed | 17.77 km/s |
| Mean anomaly | 311.696° |
| Inclination | 4.310° |
| Longitude of ascending node | 64.795° |
| Argument of perihelion | 127.171° |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Dimensions | 2.3 km 1 |
| Mass | ~2×1013 kg |
| Mean density | 5 g/cm³ |
| Equatorial surface gravity | ? m/s² |
| Escape velocity | ? km/s |
| Rotation period | 0.149 d [1] |
| Albedo | ~0.14 |
| Temperature | ~164 K |
| Spectral type | M-type asteroid |
| Absolute magnitude (H) | 15.1 |
Radar measurements suggest it is composed of nickel and iron and that it was derived from the center of a much larger object that experienced melting and differentiation. The observed radar albedo was 0.58 and the optical albedo was 0.14.[1]
This asteroid was most probably formed from a larger body through a catastrophic collision with another object. Radar measurements of this body indicate that the surface is relatively smooth on scales of less than a meter, but it is highly irregular on scales of 10–100 meters.
The delta-v for a spacecraft rendezvous with this asteroid from low earth orbit is 7.1 km/s.[2]
1986 DA reached perihelion in its orbit on March 6, 2005.
Asteroid 1986 DA achieved its most notable recognition when scientists revealed that it contained over "10,000 tons of gold and 100,000 tons of platinum", or an approximate value at the time of its discovery of "$90 billion for the gold and a cool trillion dollars for the platinum, plus loose change for the asteroid's 10 billion tons of iron and a billion tons of nickel."[3]
In 2012 the estimated value of 100,000 tons of platinum was worth approximately five trillion US dollars.
References
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- Jump up ^ "Delta-v for spacecraft rendezvous with all known near-Earth asteroids". NASA. 2006-06-01. Retrieved 2006-06-08.
- Jump up ^ staff, editorial (1991-06-08). "Gems In Space -- Undreamed Treasures In A Passing Nugget". The Seattle Times. Archived from the original on 2009-04-18. Retrieved 2009-04-05
THE OLDEST BOOK IN THE WORLD!!!
Although this book is of very small stature (in regards to pages), it packs some of the most MIND -BLOWING historical information I've ever read!!! All backed by reference materials from other Authors, who substantiate it all!!! Dr. Hilliard DEFINITELY did his homework, research, examinations...whatever you'd like to call it...all in this "Little-Big Book!!! I am presently preparing to purchase all his reference materials used to write this book as well...so that I can truthfully say..."I heard it from the Horse's Mouth!!!" If you as a reader, who strives to know the truth, and nothing but the truth, then get this book!!!!!!!!!! What was taught in History Class, when I went to school, was ALWAYS SUSPECT to me then. After reading this book, confirms what I felt back then...and DEFINITELY NOW!!! A simple read, with a lot of guidance to teaching or educating you how to live in "Everyday Life," or what your "Bible" taught you about in the "Ten Commandments." I believe that many will not want to hear this truth, but I am not one of the "Many." I hope that you are not too. Get the book...you won't be disappointed!!!!!! EXCERPTS FROM THE BOOK.... Then he addressed his son: Do not be proud on account of your knowledge,
but discuss with the ignorant as with the wise.The limits of art cannot be delivered;
there is no artist whose talent is fulfilled.
Fine words are more sought after than greenstone,
but can be found with the women at the grindstone. If you meet an opponent in his moment A director of heart who is superior to you,
bend your arms and bow;
do not take up your heart against him,
for he will not be swayed for you.
You can belittle bad speaking
by not clashing with him in his moment;
it will mean he is called a fool,
when your self-restraint has subdued his excess. If you are to be among leaders at a command for the condition of the multitude,
seek out for yourself every effective moment,
until your condition reaches faultlessness.
What is right is great, and (its) keenness enduring.
It has not been overturned since the time of Osiris.
The one who overlooks laws is punished;
that is what is overlooked in the sight of the greedy.
It is the small-minded that seize riches,
but crime never managed to land its rewards.
Whoever says 'I snare for myself'
does not say 'I snare for my needs'.
The final part of what is right is its endurance;
of which a man says 'that is my father' If you are weak, follow a man of excellence and all your conduct will be good before god.
When you have known lesser men before,
do not be proud against him,
from what you knew of him before.
Respect him according to what he has become,
for goods do not come of their own accord.
This is their law for their desire.
An overflow - he has assembled it of himself.
It is the god who makes him excellent,
and protects him while he sleeps.
BRAIN POWER BOOST.
Three Ways You Can Increase Mind Power
Author: Chia Ti WahAre you looking for ways to increase mind power? Today, I will be sharing with you three ways you can do just that. They are pretty easy, and if you follow them, you should be able to see the results pretty quickly. Anyway, check out the rest of the article to learn more!
The first suggestion I have for you if you want to increase mind power is to try out some meditation techniques. Meditation is used to help mental patients who have issues such as depression or anxiety disorder. Meditation will calm your mind and your soul, boost your creativity, help you handle stress, and even boost your energy levels. You could say that it indirectly improves your overall health and wellbeing. Do you notice that people who practice meditation seldom get angry or lose their cool? Wouldn\'t you want to be like them?
The next way to increase mind power is to simply give yourself enough rest. If you are constantly overworking yourself, your brain will tire out, and you may end up not being able to focus on doing simple tasks that you once found easy to do. When that happens, that is a sign that you should listen to your body, stop whatever you are doing, and take a breather. Be sure that you give your body enough sleep. Sleep is like a detox for your brain. Now when you sleep, the rest of your body repairs itself as well, so sleep is good not just for the brain, but for the rest of your body as well.
Lastly, I would also like to encourage you to be curious and do not take things on the surface. Learn to be curious like a child, and find out why things are happening the way they are. While you are at it, force yourself to find out the answers yourself without asking anyone else. This helps you to be an independent and street smart thinker. You could end up becoming more innovative and even think of ideas that hardly anyone else can think of too. Learning to be curious has the same potential effects as challenging yourself to complete difficult puzzles and brain-boosting games. Also, think of it this way. If Thomas Edison had not been curious, do you think the light bulb would have been created?
I hope you have benefitted from my sharing on ways you can increase mind power. Give these points a try and tell me how they have benefitted you.
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KARMA, THE CIRCLE OF LIFE
The Idea Behind Karma, the Circle of Life
Author: Mark JordanKarma is followed and understood by millions of people throughout the world. Many Christian cultures have assumed an idea of karma. For many, it is a more understandable idea than eternal damnation for the bad. For others it is simply natural that the wicked will be punished in some way and the good rewarded. So how does Karma fit into the cycle of life?
Karma is the notion that deeds (or actions) create the cycle of cause and effect. The cycle of cause and effect already exists, but the causes of the cycle are actions or deeds. Performing positive deeds beget good results in one\'s life, whereas negative actions beget negative effects. The effects may be quick or delayed until later in life, or in the afterlife. Therefore, good actions may mean rebirth into a higher position in life, such as a better human, while evil actions may result in rebirth as a human living in more poor conditions. Scholars have compared karma to Western notions of sin and judgment by God; still others view karma as an inherent principle of the universe with no intervention of any God. In Hinduism, God is seen as a dispenser of karma. In Buddhism and Jainism, a god does not intervene.
Several traditions, including Indian, believe a higher being plays some role in karma, like a dispenser of the fruits of karma. In general, followers of Buddhism and many Hindus consider the natural laws of causation enough to explain the effects of karma. Some views proclaim that a higher person acting on God\'s behalf can work out some of the karma of the subject. There are examples of karmic retribution and that type of correlation mentioned in the Bible.
Philosophical ideas of karma could be different between traditions, but the basic idea is the same. In the Law of Karma, the effects of all actions and deeds beget past, present, and future effects, therefore forcing a person to be responsible for his or her own life, and the pain or joy it brings him or her, as well as others. The results or 'fruits' of actions are called 'karma-phala'. In religions that believe in reincarnation, karma acts in a person\'s present life and all past and future lives as well. All living creatures are responsible for their karma. The western Christian idea teaches karma as the Law of Cause and Effect. The difference is that this western tradition adds on the idea that the teachings of Christ professed that the cycle of sin and death may be ended through God\'s love, which will impart immortality.
To accept the logical idea behind karma is to behave responsibly. If we accept the idea of the Law of Karma which is essentially, 'if you do good things, good things will happen to you and if you do bad things, bad things will happen to you', then it is easy to find parallels with other religions that do not rely on karma as a doctrine. Just as the Christian apostle Paul stated 'man reaps what he sows', karma does not concern itself with the idea of salvation. It is more of a social and ethical dynamic. The Law of Karma is the judge of one\'s deeds, similar to the idea of the Christian God as judge of good and bad actions. Most teachers proclaim that being subject to karma is not avoidable and is part of daily living. Each human is advised to avoid, control or become aware of the results of desires and aversions as a way to change karmic destiny.
Hindus believe that the Universe and everything in it is in a state of creation, maintenance, or destruction. The mind itself creates a thought, maintains it for some time, and then the thought dies, maybe replaced by other thoughts. In addition to these three states of consciousness, Hinduism adds a fourth state called Turiya. This is pure consciousness where the mind is not engaged in thinking but just observing thoughts. Actions or deeds while in the Turiya state do not create karma. The idea behind meditation is to give individuals the experience of being in this objective state. If your actions happen as a response to events and not from a thought process, you will not accumulate karma. If you can constantly maintain this state you are considered in moksha.
Karma can also be thought of in a metaphysical way. Since karma is a force of nature and not an entity capable of making judgments (like a person could), karma is not about good and evil actions. Applying those labels would be judgmental. It is about positive and negative energy. Negative energy can include things not normally thought of as 'being bad' like fear or depression. Positive energy can be released by creativity, love or virtuous acts. This concept is referred to as omniverse karma or omni-karma since it requires the existence of a space that contains all possible universes or omni-universe. The omniverse philosophy includes ideas involving psychic energy and ability, souls, synchronicity (things that occur at the same time are related), as well as concepts from quantum physics.
It may not be wise to ignore the idea of karma since it may be part of the driving force in the cycle of life and where your own cycle may take you now and in the future.
Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/philosophy-articles/the-idea-behind-karma-the-circle-of-life-416772.html
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Mark Jordan is a researcher, freelance writer, thinker and a genealogist living near Harrisburg Pennsylvania. Other good sites for information are, Symbol For Karma, Irish Pennsylvania and Sports 4 Seniors
TOP 5 THINGS YOUR FAMILY CAN DO TO SURVIVE
5 Things Your Family Can Do To Prepare!
Author: Sean BaileyPreparing for a disaster and emergency situation is a great way to protect your family. Learn 5 things your family can do to prepare for a disaster situation so you can know at all times that your family is ready for those \'just in case\' moments.
Have an escape plan- really. Too often, families discuss which door they will run out of if a fire occurs or a burglar enters the home, but a plan is rarely ever created. Sit down with your family and actually draw out several escape plans for various disaster situations and make a copy for each family member to have in their room.
Your food and monetary storage should last you a while. At all times you should have 3 months\' worth of food and money set aside just in case you need it. Even a job loss is considered a disaster, so make sure you have the money you need to pay bills for 3 months (or to have handy for emergency use). Also, have 3 months\' worth of food and water on hand so your family doesn\'t starve in the event of job loss, an earthquake, or other disaster.
Do you have a first aid kit? This sounds so simple, but too many families have a stock of bandages and peroxide handy and call it good. You need to have a real first aid kit, complete with bandages, gauze, liquid stitches, and more to ensure that you really have what you need ready.
Emergency contacts for those scary moments. Place a list of trusted emergency contacts on your fridge (and notify these people that they have been chosen as well), so your young children can know who to call in case something happens to Mommy or Daddy. In moments of panic, children should know that they can call emergency services first, and then emergency contacts so they do not feel alone.
Maintain the instinct to survive. For yourself, your family and your fellow countrymen!
Equip your car for disaster as well. Disaster situations don\'t just happen in the home, they happen in the car as well. Keep a blanket, fresh water, a flare, first aid kit, and other emergency items in your car so in the event of getting lost, running out of gas, or a car accident, you can keep your family safe and warm. You never know when a disaster will strike, and you want to be ready at all times in all areas.
Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/politics-articles/5-things-your-family-can-do-to-prepare-6760895.html
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Sean Bailey is a military veteran and has been in military and business managment for over 30 years. Sean is passionate about being prepared for what ever may hit the fan and is willing to share Prepper Plans and Ideas and his passion with like minded americans. Visit his website free-survival-report for a FREE Survival report.
The Illusion of Identity
The Illusion of Identity
Author: Lisa RaphaelIn these times of increasing efforts to monitor and control us, it seems especially important to realize that who we are has nothing to do with the documents, numbers, reports or beliefs through which we are identified.
Who we are is beyond definition.
I recently dreamed that I found myself in totally unfamiliar territory with all my documents, keys and cards gone. There was not way to identify myself. Yet rather than feeling fearful, as I have in the past in real or dream life when Imisplaced or lost these, I felt strangely free.
Our ID, our Id- entity is a grand illusion. A lifeless thing composed of conscious and unconscious conditioning - through fear - of not being loved or accepted if we do not comply with familial, social, cultural or religious rules and beliefs.
An increasingly common phenomenon in spiritual circles are name changes. Some get new names from gurus. Or in meditation. Or simply make them up based on who we think we are now. These names can change as our authentic inner self blossoms and expands. Rarely to these names conform with legal names or identity. Even this is an illusion, however. ANY name, ANY self definition in words is necessarily only an approximation of who we are, since who we are is infinite, and without form.
I first experienced beingness beyond identity twenty five years ago at the Grand Canyon. Sitting quietly off the path, absorbed in the changing shadows over the canyon, time stopped. It was not until I began to feel chilled that I realized I had been there for several hours. When I got up I felt I had been truly seen for the first time in my life. Somehow, in the silence, in the absence of thought, feeling, motion or human contact, I had made contact with my Self.
My path since then has taken me many unfamiliar places where I have been unknown. And as I create new bios, vitae, business cards, web sites and continue to acquire documents requiring name, social security number, etc. the challenge is to be my authentic SELF without getting trapped in the illusion that these FORMS of identification are who I am.
I am not alone in this dilemma. More and more of us are awakening to a larger reality while needing to function within the matrix of cultural norms. Living off the grid physically is technologically possible. Living free of the grid of conscious and unconscious belief is an ongoing challenge.
Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/metaphysics-articles/the-illusion-of-identity-6579864.html
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From her beginnings as a refugee child to experiences in other dimensions and realities, Lisa has not ceased in her quest for Oneness with all that is.
COULD THE "BIG ONE" HIT THE EAST COAST?
September 16, 2013 – BOSTON – A plume of hot material rising from deep within the earth scarred the underside of the North American tectonic plate as it drifted westward millions of years ago, suggests research published today in Nature Geoscience. The residual heat still affects seismic waves travelling through the continent, even though the mantle plume is now under the Atlantic Ocean. When such mantle plumes occur beneath thin oceanic crust, they often punch through and create volcanoes — the Hawaiian Islands are a prime example. But older, colder and thicker continental crust is not so easily breached, says Risheng Chu, a geophysicist at the Institute of Geodesy and Geophysics in Wuhan, China. The only signs on land of ancient hotspot paths typically are kimberlites — volcanic and sometimes diamond-bearing rocks that mark the site of an ancient, deep-seated eruption. But Chu and his colleagues inferred the path of a hotspot beneath eastern North America using a different sort of evidence — the speed of seismic waves, which travel more slowly in warmer rock. The data were gathered by dozens of seismometers in the USArray network, most of them along a stretch from Louisiana to Wisconsin, during the magnitude-5.6 quake that jolted central Virginia on 23 August 2011. Their analysis indicates that seismic waves travelling west from the earthquake’s source in Virginia towards Missouri arrived at seismometers later and with lower intensity than expected. Such vibration-damping behavior suggests the presence of a broad lane of warm rocks running east to west, about 200 kilometers beneath Kentucky — a depth that roughly coincides with the lower surface of the tectonic plate. Seismic waves travelling north and south of this lane arrived on time or slightly ahead of schedule.
Seismometers northeast of the Virginia quake’s epicentre also detected slow, stifled seismic waves, suggesting another hotspot track in that direction as well. The researchers suggest that the continent moving over the hotspot cut a path that swooped east-southeast from central Missouri (90 million years ago) to eastern Kentucky (some 70 million years ago), arced northeastward to Massachusetts (60 million to 50 million years ago) and then swerved eastward and moved offshore. A kimberlite deposit in eastern Kentucky, dated to about 75 million years ago, bolsters the notion that a hotspot lay below the region during that time, Chu and his colleagues contend. The evidence supporting the purported hotspot’s path is interesting but circumstantial, says Randel Cox, a geologist at the University of Memphis in Tennessee. “I’m still trying to keep an open mind about this [idea], but there are alternate explanations” for the seismic slowdown beneath Kentucky and the Virginia–Massachusetts corridor, he notes. For instance, seismic vibrations in the region could be scattered by features deep within or below Earth’s crust, such as a ‘crumple zone’ of rocks where one tectonic plate collided with another. Regardless, he adds, researchers need more data, from more than one earthquake, to produce a thorough subterranean map of the eastern United States. -Nature
Is there a blow torch under North America that causes rare, but deadly, earthquakes? Some geologists think they might have found the buried track of just such a hotspot from Missouri to Virginia. A team of Chinese and American scientists think they have found the track of a hotspot hidden in the very old, thick crust of Eastern United States, based on seismic data from the 2011 Virginia 5.6-magnitude earthquake. That event essentially lit up the structure of the crust in that part of North America for the USArray seismic network to see. The seismic anomaly, as it is called, cuts through the New Madrid rift system, which is responsible for some of the most powerful earthquakes in North American history. It also crosses a 75-million-year-old diamond-bearing formation in Kentucky. –Discovery
Source: http://theextinctionprotocol.wordpress.com/2013/09/16/scientists-find-potential-catalyst-for-earthquakes-on-u-s-east-coast/
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