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Here are some of my sadhu friend photographs who are attending the worlds largest and oldest religious Festival called Kumbh Mela. This festival that happens every three years will be attended by no less than 500 million people.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=351N4U_h_gUHere are some of my sadhu friend photographs who are attending the worlds largest and... more
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In the neighborhood known as the Iron Triangle, comfort and serenity can be found at the corner of 6th and MacDonald, where a once-barren lot is now host to chickens, rabbits, beehives, and dozens of blossoming garden beds. In and amongst this thriving hub of life, a burgeoning community has taken root and found peace.
“I definitely feel like it’s a privilege to grow your own food,” shares Lena Henderson, founder and director of The Garden of Comfort and Serenity and daughter of lifelong Richmond activist Lillie Mae Jones. “It keeps you grounded,” says Henderson. “It’s a nurturing environment.”
But it hasn’t always been this way. Two years ago, the roughly 2-acre plot of land was nothing but an abandoned parking lot, where the only things growing were useless weeds and Richmond’s crime rate. But in the heart of the Iron Triangle, long reputed as one of Richmond’s poorest and most violent neighborhoods, Henderson’s vision has proven itself resilient, transforming the vacant land into a powerful resource for community growth.
Like most things in life, The Garden of Comfort and Serenity started as a seed.
“First she had the mulch, and then she had the beds built,” explains Annette Howard, who lives adjacent to the garden with three of her daughters and serves as the garden’s co-director.
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With input from Richmond’s Youth Build and Self-Sustaining Communities, a non-profit organization, the hard work and commitment of Henderson and Howard has resulted in not only fresh produce, but changed lives.
“People just show up,” Annette explains. “We get all kinds of people that come through and sit down and talk their problems out.”
Neighbors come to plant in the boxes; strangers also come, some to sit silently in peace, some to find an open ear and heart; homeless men and women come and receive fresh food; cars pass with a honk; people pass with a smile.
For longtime residents of the Iron Triangle, the change brought by the garden is palpable.
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Yet the healing powers of the garden are much more than mental and emotional. By offering nutrition, exercise and relaxation, it has worked miracles for the physical health of those involved in the project. Leonard Tally, a long time friend of Annette, was recovering from heart surgery due to two clogged arteries, when Annette got him to start coming to the garden as a place to relax.
“Instead of just sitting at home, it’s more relaxing at the garden,” he explains. “[Annette] would give a lot of vegetables and different stuff for me to take home, and made sure I eat healthy.” The next time Tally went to the doctor, he was told he had made a marvelous recovery.
“It feels good to know that you grew something,” says Lynette, one of Annette’s daughters. “That the stuff you planted… changed something.”
More at the linkIn the neighborhood known as the Iron Triangle, comfort and serenity can be found at... more
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Damascus (Agenzia Fides) - New meetings and new initiatives for the inter-religious popular movement "Mussalaha" ("Reconciliation"), which proposes a "reconciliation from below" starting from families, clans, the different communities of Syrian civil society, tired of the conflict. While the country is torn by conflict, peace initiatives and meetings are multiplying, being born in an entirely spontaneous and independent manner: in past days a new meeting which involved civic leaders, religious leaders, moderates, Christians and Muslims, tribal leaders, Sunnis and Alawites citizens of the mosaic that makes up the Syrian society, was held in Deir Ezzor, in the province of Djazirah (eastern Syria), near the Euphrates. http://www.makeahistory.com/index.php/recent-news/43074-the-popular-movement-for-reconciliation-qmussalahaq-grows-or-to-know-syria-is-to-love-syriaDamascus (Agenzia Fides) - New meetings and new initiatives for the inter-religious... more
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New up and coming artist Popichil`O jumps on the Chicago scene with his premiere song and video, "Hope U Have A Gud Lyfe".
With a bunch of self made videos on YouTube, Popi introduces his self to the world officially with his first professional music video produced by: MADDMANN-PRODUCTIONZ. The video is directed by: S7NLEE of MMP/GS Entertainment. Music was composed by 5xL Beats/Black Beatz. Recorded @ theMADDLABB-STUDIOZ, Chicago IL.
"Value every moment of your life. Live, Love, Laugh, and appreciate your past. No one is promised another day or night. Enjoy your life before you take that fight."
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aM4h-eXwITENew up and coming artist Popichil`O jumps on the Chicago scene with his premiere song... more
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We are already beginning to see and experience the effects of the "2012 phenomena" in many ways, some very subtle, based in consciousness, others much more obvious and dramatic such as climatic extremes and disasters caused by weather extremes, in particular hurricanes, typhoons and foldings. At the same time it is increasingly important for humanity generally as well as all life on Earth and Earth, Gaia herself, that as many people as possible discover and fully understand the truth about the event collectively known as "2012" and what it means in practical terms. I now believe the other possible causal factors, including the Sun and "near Earth objects" are actually secondary factors of causation to the primary source of causation - the Galactic Alignment. http://www.makeahistory.com/index.php/submit-an-article/43070-galactic-alignment-2012We are already beginning to see and experience the effects of the "2012... more
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2012 audio interview with actress Sharon Leal, star of Woman Thou Art Loosed!: On the 7th Day, Boston Public, Guiding Light, conducted by Mr. Media, Bob Andelman. http://www.mrmedia.com/?p=44972012 audio interview with actress Sharon Leal, star of Woman Thou Art Loosed!: On the... more
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About fifteen years ago, I started an amazing journey. I had run into some difficulty and had a break down. In working with the psych, we started to take apart who I thought I was and start looking at who I really wasAbout fifteen years ago, I started an amazing journey. I had run into some difficulty... more
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In the agricultural year Samhain designated the first day of winter when cattle and sheep were taken down from their summer hills and pastures to be secured in stalls for the winter while the harvest of wheat, oats, barley, apples and turnips were gathered and baled and stored. It was a time of family reunion, preserve making, and preparing for the winter feasts to come in the new year. It was also a time of divination, when women used certain methods to divine who their lovers would be. One such method was holding a candle in a dark room while looking in a mirror while chanting words that would hopefully show your intended over your shoulder.
It is a magical time of the year when the souls of those departed are given a chance to once again visit those they left behind and loved which spawned many of the customs we still practice today such as carving Jack O'Lanterns and trick or treating.
It was and is above all a time to appreciate the bounty our Earth gives to us.
So happy Samhain/Halloween
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Here is a Chant for Samhain that speaks of the true meaning of this season regardless of your beliefs:
A year of beauty; A year of plenty
A year of planting; A year of harvest
A year of forests; A year of healing
A year of vision; A year of passion
A year of rebirth; A year of rebirth
This year may we renew the Earth
Let it begin with each step we take
Let it begin with each change we make
Let it begin with each chain we break
And let it begin every time we awakeIn the agricultural year Samhain designated the first day of winter when cattle and... more
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It is the expression of the creative force that links you to your highest perspective. Since creation is continuous you also are taking part in this continuous expression. You do so by what and how you are thinking about something.
Continue reading on Examiner.com Kabbalah: Continuous Creation - Los Angeles kabbalah | Examiner.com http://www.examiner.com/kabbalah-in-los-angeles/kabbalah-continuous-creation#ixzz1ZuFuYyOxIt is the expression of the creative force that links you to your highest perspective.... more
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There are ancient Principles that embody the truth that there is a harmony, agreement, and correspondence between the several planes of Manifestation, Life and Being.
This truth is a truth because all that is included in the Universe emanates from the same source, and the same laws, principles, and characteristics apply to each unit, or combination of units, of activity, as each manifests its own phenomena upon its own plane.
http://rtruth.blog.com/2011/10/04/%e2%80%9cunderstanding-reality%e2%80%9d/There are ancient Principles that embody the truth that there is a harmony, agreement,... more
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Life is perpetual motion. The absolute movement of life is thus the perpetual consequence of two contrary tendencies which are never opposed. When one seems to yield to the other, you have to expect a reaction. The moment and characteristics of which it is quite possible to foresee and determine.
“The half-wise, recognizing the comparative unreality of
the Universe, imagine that they may defy its Laws–such are vain and presumptuous fools, and they are broken against the rocks and torn asunder by the elements by reason of their folly. The truly wise, knowing the nature of the Universe, use Law against laws; the higher against the lower; and by the Art of Alchemy transmute that which is undesirable into that which is worthy, and thus triumph. Mastery consists not in abnormal dreams, visions and fantastic imaginings or living, but in using the higher forces against the lower–escaping the pains of the lower planes by vibrating on the higher. Transmutation, not presumptuous denial, is the weapon of the Master.”–The Kybalion.
http://rtruth.blog.com/2011/10/03/your-purpose/Life is perpetual motion. The absolute movement of life is thus the perpetual... more
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The evolutionary message – “what’s really happening” has always come from outcasts, said Dr. Timothy Leary. “The only thing I know is that I know nothing”, is a paradox attributed to Socrates, father of western philosophy. As I read on Sue brushed by headed out to the barbecue with pitchfork in hand, pursuing the perfect piece of grilled chicken and wings for the boy. She’s the cave woman in the family – outdoor cooking, charring, etc. I’m totally short order and more of a George Carlin vegetarian – I only eat animals that died in their sleep.
http://infinitetolerance.com/music-2/waiting-believers-paradox/The evolutionary message – “what’s really happening” has... more
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The evolutionary message – “what’s really happening” has always come from outcasts, said Dr. Timothy Leary. “The only thing I know is that I know nothing”, is a paradox attributed to Socrates, father of western philosophy. As I read on Sue brushed by headed out to the barbecue with pitchfork in hand, pursuing the perfect piece of grilled chicken and wings for the boy. She’s the cave woman in the family – outdoor cooking, charring, etc. I’m totally short order and more of a George Carlin vegetarian – I only eat animals that died in their sleep.The evolutionary message – “what’s really happening” has... more
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I have to comment as a person who believes in the words of Jesus Christ and who thinks of him as a great man, teacher, philosopher and messenger of a message that has seemed to elude the very people who claim to be his chosen ones: the extremists who have once again taken over a media cycle with their unadulterated self indulgent, arrogant garbage, and the people pushing it. Sure, people have and are making light of this end of the world announcement, but think of what this has done in distracting from a Southwest US being inundated by flooding with thousands of people losing their farmland and homes. Not to mention wars we are still involved in, and a Gulf Coast still toxified.
These RW "true believers" have spent much money on billboards, pamphlets and other methods of getting donations for their warped cause. As Christians, why aren't you all out here helping your fellow people in need instead of being the selfish people you are in thinking of your own "salvation?" You will have no salvation living your lives thinking that your God only cares about you, and that you are somehow priviledged. You are an aberration of Christianity and an embarrassment to the teachings of Jesus Christ.
And as a Christian who has spent my entire life trying as best I can to live those teachings without arrogance, hubris or self importance because of what I believe I am ashamed to call myself a Christian today. And make no mistake about it, this isn't just a stunt to laugh at. Extremism in any religion is dangerous to the progress of humankind. I can only hope that a lesson will be learned from all of this by some who have allowed themselves and their children to be brainwashed by these deceptions that actually take them away from Christ and his teachings.
I am so saddened and outraged to see how Christianity has been so degraded by the very greed they claim to decry. I absolutely think it is way past time for all in every religion to stand up to the extremism that has done nothing but bring this world to the abyss. Hopefully today despite all of the jokes can be a starting point.I have to comment as a person who believes in the words of Jesus Christ and who thinks... more
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A seminary is a school for those interested in theology and in particular for those who plan to speak, teach, or live the word of their respective god. Unlike religious schools that teach many subjects and offer many degrees, seminaries are usually reserved only for those who plan to go into some form of preaching for a church or other form of worship practice .
link: http://www.theologydegrees.com/called-to-write-the-top-50-seminarian-blogs/A seminary is a school for those interested in theology and in particular for those... more
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This site is for spiritual uplifting, and believers in God's word... God have gave me the vision and I'm just following God's vision.This site is for spiritual uplifting, and believers in God's word... God have... more
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Today, early morning, I had a dream in which I saw two queues of people lining up in front of the two doors in a building, with people depositing the belongings of their loved ones who were going to die…! I saw myself entering one of these rooms, out of sheer curiosity to know the fate of those dying…! I saw people lying on floor mats, one on each mat. I went deeper into the room and sat on a chair like seat and found myself expressing surprise to see a very small young child sitting on a chair-like structure in front of me…the child was all smiles and looking intently at me…
…Suddenly, my dream was broken. It was early morning. I was asked by one of the family members to check out if BRHMA were alive or dead, since there was no sound from its pigeon-house. I got up, rushed out and found BRHMA’s physical body lifeless…
…Clearly, BRHMA, the young pigeonlet had progressed in the cycle of evolution and left for experiencing the still higher form of the life, in all possibility to be born as a child…the child that I had seen in my dream…! The previous night I was thinking about this young pigeonlet’s safety…I reasoned - the young pigeonlet would survive despite all dangers if the Almighty wished so and It would die in spite of all our best efforts to ensure its safety if the Almighty wished it to move to higher life…So, why worry?
At first, I was bit sad as any human being would be. Then, I consoled myself by reminding myself of the dream…I chanted the Mahaamrtyunjaya hymn and prayed to the almighty to give the spiritual progression to BRHMA…With a sense of loss, I dug the grave, lowered BRHMA into it, sprinkled salt on it and covered the pit with the mud…!
The birds are said to have only three elements – THE EARTH, THE WATER, THE AIR and don’t have remaining two elements – THE FIRE, THE SKY. Hopefully, BRHMA shall now be born as a human being and achieve spiritual liberation. Yes, I saw the bright light around BRHMA’s being when I closed my eyes to find out the fate of BRHMA on the spiritual plane.Today, early morning, I had a dream in which I saw two queues of people lining up in... more
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Today, early morning, I had a dream in which I saw two queues of people lining up in front of the two doors in a building, with people depositing the belongings of their loved ones who were going to die…! I saw myself entering one of these rooms, out of sheer curiosity to know the fate of those dying…! I saw people lying on floor mats, one on each mat. I went deeper into the room and sat on a chair like seat and found myself expressing surprise to see a very small young child sitting on a chair-like structure in front of me…the child was all smiles and looking intently at me…
…Suddenly, my dream was broken. It was early morning. I was asked by one of the family members to check out if BRHMA were alive or dead, since there was no sound from its pigeon-house. I got up, rushed out and found BRHMA’s physical body lifeless…
…Clearly, BRHMA, the young pigeonlet had progressed in the cycle of evolution and left for experiencing the still higher form of the life, in all possibility to be born as a child…the child that I had seen in my dream…! The previous night I was thinking about this young pigeonlet’s safety…I reasoned - the young pigeonlet would survive despite all dangers if the Almighty wished so and It would die in spite of all our best efforts to ensure its safety if the Almighty wished it to move to higher life…So, why worry?
At first, I was bit sad as any human being would be. Then, I consoled myself by reminding myself of the dream…I chanted the Mahaamrtyunjaya hymn and prayed to the almighty to give the spiritual progression to BRHMA…With a sense of loss, I dug the grave, lowered BRHMA into it, sprinkled salt on it and covered the pit with the mud…!
The birds are said to have only three elements – THE EARTH, THE WATER, THE AIR and don’t have remaining two elements – THE FIRE, THE SKY. Hopefully, BRHMA shall now be born as a human being and achieve spiritual liberation. Yes, I saw the bright light around BRHMA’s being when I closed my eyes to find out the fate of BRHMA on the spiritual plane.Today, early morning, I had a dream in which I saw two queues of people lining up in... more
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