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Waterfalls

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Have you ever sat near a waterfall, closed your eyes and just listened. What do you see in your mind’s eye? What does the rushing water instill into your consciousness? Does the mist wash your soul as it washes your body? Have you ever felt the eyes of a sprite upon you as the power of the water rushes forth over the gorge? Have you ever stood under that torrent & exalted in the power of the water as it showered down upon you? Have you ever plunged deep into the vortex at the base of the waterfall, envelloped in the power & the primal feeling of being completely surrounded by this amazing elemental manifestation? Have you ever pondered the mysticism of the Waterfall, the Gorge & the River and how they are beautiful Symbols of our own journeys along our existential pathways?
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Howling At The Moon

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I was driving home from work tonight & was amazed by the waning quarter moon that was begining to descend to the horizon. Its sight instilled awe, wonder & a great energization throughout my being.

And then I got to thinking about how long it had been since I had howled at the moon.
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Music & Spirituality

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Anyone who knows me, knows that my biggest addiction is Music. Even those who only “know of me” are aware of this fact. Music has always been part of my life & I cannot conceive of it not being part of my life. So it should come as no surprise to anyone here that I am today musing upon the glorious frequencies & their connection to metaphysics.

If I may, I’m going to start with a quote from one of my favourite song writers (coincidentally, I am listening to his “Eulogic Album” at the moment – Temple Of The Dog)

words and music – My only tools

communication
lets fall in love with music

the driving force of our living
the only international language

divine glory, the expression
the knees bow the tongue

confesses
the lord of lords, the king of kings

words and music – My only tools
communication…

       from Man Of Golden Words
Mother Love Bone

Music has been an integeral part of our Spiritual & Religious experience from time immemorable. Hymns, chants, &c… are present in just about every Spiritual Path & Religion known to humankind. But why is this? What is it about Music that helps us connect to the greater Spiritual presence? Continue reading →

Of Wonder…

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Wonderment is possibly the single most joyous expression of humanity’s attempt at understanding the unknown.

Now that I’ve gotten a little depth out of my mind, let me meditate on this subject for a while. Hopefully I will not stray too far from the topic (as you are probably aware, my mind likes to wa(o)nder).

I Believe many of us remember our childhoods fondly (at least those of us who have what might be considered a “normal” childhood). I know that I do. The Innocence and Wonderment of Childhood is often something many adults wish to recapture. Also the simplicity of a Child’s life, i.e. the minimal responsibility & lack of major stresses which often are characteristics of our earliest years on this plane of existence. Many religions and spiritual paths hold childhood as something sacred & children (in particular) as sacred & important to our spiritual well-being. My own spiritual path follows this line of Belief. The Druids hold Children in awe. They view Children as having a greater ability to connect to the Spiritual (even having the ability to perceive through their senses the Spirit World – much easier then Adults). They are also Individuals we should take time & learn from. To view the world through a Child’s eyes is to essentially reconnect with the sense of Wonderment which helps Individuals connect more strongly with the Spiritual.

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A Virus Called Fear

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For one who is still battling fear, this is one step toward a goal…

Hunt 4 Truth's avatarthe Hunt for Truth

Awareness:
Turning off
A Virus Called Fear

Fear and anxiety thrive when we imagine the worst.
Breathing is the short circuit for anxiety.
heart_DNA_sineFocus on inner peace and stillness.

Seek becoming greater aware.

AWARE
an acronym:

A: Accept the anxiety. Don’t try to fight it.

W: Watch the anxiety. Just watch it like it is being projected onto a screen, and when you notice it, scale your level of fear and start to breathe longer on the out-breath.

A: Act normally. Carry on talking or behaving as if nothing is different. This sends a powerful signal to your unconscious mind that its over-dramatic response is actually not needed because nothing that unusual is going on. 

R: Repeat the above steps in your mind if necessary. Repeat until the fear is not stressful and until you feel relaxed about whatever you choose to do next.

E: Expect the best. One of…

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Back To The Future…

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Do you remember, in Back To The Future 2 where Marty McFly rides that hoverboard?  Remember how you thought: how cool is that?  And you know how you feel every time you watch a sci-fi movie & see vehicles & other mundane items hovering over the ground.  I always think:  man, that would be just awesome if we could develop that sort of technology.

Well guess what:  We Have The Technology.

My best friend e-mailed me a link to an American company that has been developing this technology.  I watched some videos & was blown away.  Yes, I know this technology is in its infancy.  But the mere fact that a working prototype hoverboard has been developed is amazing.  And this company, Hendo, wants people to help them develop the concept further.  Watch this video & see what I mean:

Cool, eh?

You can find out more on their website: Hendo Hover   And if you have any comments of your own, just leave them in the handy form below.

The Lost City Of Dwarka…

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As a westener, I do not know much about Hindu mythology or the history of India.  It is a subject I have been curious about for some time.  Until recently, I have never taken any opportunities to research this ancient culture.  But that all changed when I heard about Dwarka. Continue reading →

Triads

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Taken from the Welsh, here are some Triads to get you thinking about Wisdom.

3 Virtues Of Wisdom

To Be Aware Of All Things

To Endure All Things

To Be Removed From All Things

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When Sickness Overtakes Thee…

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At the best of times, a deluge of inconsequential thoughts forced upon it by mundane responsibilities & distracting sensory input clouds the mind.  This over-powering absorption of input takes away from the Individual’s ability to focus – especially the ability to focus on what is Truly important in one’s life.

The challenge of focusing is made that much more difficult when one’s body is in the throws of sickness.  Whether one is sick from a cold, flu, chronic pain or some other ailment – it is that much harder to concentrate & keep one’s goals in the forefront of one’s mind.  As such, when the Individual is sick – especially if she suffers an ongoing condition such as cancer or chronic pain – the Individual must work even harder to stay on her Life’s Path.

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