vimutti — freedom, release, deliverance, emancipation, liberation
Month: December 2014
Daily Words of the Buddha ~ December 18, 2014
Muñca pure, muñca pacchato,
majjhe muñca, bhavassa pāragū.
Sabbattha vimuttamānaso,
na punaṃ jātijaraṃ upehisi.
Let go of the past, let go of the future,
let go of the present, and cross over to the farther shore of existence.
With mind wholly liberated,
you shall come no more to birth and death.
Dhammapada 24.348
The Dhammapada: The Buddha’s Path of Wisdom,
translated from the Pali by Acharya Buddharakkhita
More Herbs for Your Herbal Immunity Kit
Herbal Immunity Kit for Colds and Flu
Had just about enough of the annual flu ritual, with that stuffy nose, aching muscles and pounding head? Not to mention the days of misery and cartons of Kleenex. How nice would it be to tell the flu to bug off courtesy of some great remedies from herbal medicine?
Herbal medicines have long been known to bump up immunity—sometimes pretty spectacularly. And hardly a day goes by that we don’t see some new study verifying herbs and their immune boosting benefits.
Cold and influenza are viral diseases. Unfortunately, much as we’d like to, no has figured out a way to assassinate a virus, so the only way to vanquish these intruders is to encourage the body’s own immune system. And many herbs can be very encouraging, so don’t hold back—all is fair in bugs and war.
Heal Your Gum Disease in a Matter of Weeks
Everyone wants to have a healthy beautiful white smile. Unfortunately, many people, without knowing it, suffer from gingivitis, the mildest form of periodontal (gum) disease. If this condition is left untreated, it can lead to advanced gum disease called periodontitis. Sometimes gum disease is caused by another type of infection in the body, but with all other types of gum disease, it can generally be treated and healed in a matter of 1 to 2 weeks. If you have ever had to have root canals or have metal fillings, you, too, should follow these instructions for a healthy mouth and to stop gum disease before it starts.
Pecans: Surprising Health Benefits from One Delicious Nut
Pecans, the second most popular nut in America, has been eaten and enjoyed by the Native Americans for eons. It’s packed full of healthy goodness, not to mention a delectable buttery taste.
Pecan nuts come from very large deciduous trees and are related to the hickory family. This tree is native to us here in America in the central and southern parts of the country and is now grown all over the world. Usually harvested October through December the raw nuts are then dehydrated so they can be stored.
Not All Bacteria Are Bad: This One Will See You Through the Flu Season!
It’s winter time, folks, and the holidays are right upon us! You know what this means; presents, food, family, friends, and the flu. It’s the kick in the butt no one wants to get, but nearly everyone does.
Or do you plan on going the toxic, mercury filled flu shot route? You know, it doesn’t have to be one or the other! You can avoid that kick in the butt and the injection by taking a proactive, yet natural approach to fending off the cold and flu bugs this year. How? By taking probiotics. Yep, probiotics.
One of the main functions of the good bacteria in your digestive system is to stimulate and improve your immune response. By keeping your gut bacteria healthy and strong, you will also be keeping your immune system healthy.
Ten Natural Cures for Internal Parasites
If you have ever seen that television series “The Killer Inside Me”, you realize that parasites are no joke. They can cause numerous health problems and even death.
The very thought of a parasite sucking up our blood or eating parts of our bodies is just plain gross and it might seem as if that’s something happens in “other” countries, not in America, but it’s much more common than most people think, even in developed countries such as Britain and the US. Anytime you do a detox program, be sure you add the necessary compounds needed to kill parasites. If you know you have picked up parasites, then do a detox while you are killing off the parasitic infection. Just think of killing parasites and detoxing your body as two parts of one program and something that should always be done together, like changing the oil and the oil filter in your car.
Daily Tarot ~ December 18, 2014 ~ Queen of Swords
Assert your personal power today. Events require a no-nonsense and logical approach. Speak your truth and demand the same from others. Someone may be seeking your feedback today – can you find the balance between being critical and compassionate? Tough love.
Hau’oli Aloha Po’aha
Aloha kakahiaka e Hau’oli Aloha Po’aha oukou. Lawe i ka ma’alea a ku ‘ono’ono.
Good morning and Happy Aloha Thursday, everyone. Take Wisdom and make it deep!
When you recover from your mistakes, learn by accepting them as lessons, know they will never happen again and take that Wisdom to heart. Enjoy your day!
Hau’oli aloha Po’alua
Aloha kakahiaka oukou. I lā āwaiwa Poʻalua. Mahalo Ke Akua no keia nani lā.
Good morning and a great Tuesday to you all! Thank God for this beautiful day!
Paradigm Shift … Becoming A Master of Life
“Each and every master, regardless of the era or the place, heard the call and attained harmony with heaven and earth. There are many paths leading to the top of Mount Fuji, but there is only one summit — love.“ ~ Morihei Ueshiba
Rumi ~ Excerpt from “Hidden Music”
I am the slave of that perfect Moon!
Don’t talk to me of suffering, I don’t want to hear.
Talk to me about light, joy and sweetness
and if you can’t keep silent!
Last night Love found me shouting, mad
and beyond myself, and said:
“I am here, why are you so worried and afraid?
O Love, I am overwhelmed with fear.
“Be silent, let me whisper a secret in your ear,
Just nod your head and don’t say a word.”
Oh how delicate, how subtle is the path of love!
This most precious Moon-like beauty appeared to me.
My heart, is this the Moon or my imagination?
“Be silent, it is not for you to understand
don’t you see, you have been blessed.”
But what is this, the face of an angel or a man?
“Be silent, what you see is beyond angels or men.”
But what is it, tell me, or I will go out of my mind.
“Do not torment yourself, leave this house of illusions
and say no more.”
“O please, I begged, “tell me, is this the face of God?”
My heart nodded silently.
Seeds For Meditation
Some of the most significant moments in your life happen without you even knowing it.
Daily Affirmation
I can feel how beautiful I am.
Daily Words of the Buddha ~ December 16, 2014
Attā hi attano nātho,
attā hi attano gati.
Tasmā saṃyamamattānaṃ
assaṃ bhadraṃva vāṇijo.
One is one’s own protector,
one is one’s own refuge.
Therefore, one should control oneself,
even as a trader controls a noble steed.
Dhammapada 25.380
The Dhammapada: The Buddha’s Path of Wisdom,
translated from the Pali by Acharya Buddharakkhita
Hau’oli Aloha Po’akahi
Aloha kakahiaka oukou a me Hau’oli Aloha Po’akahi. Mahalo Ke Akua no keia la.
Good morning and Happy Aloha Monday, everyone. Thank you God for this day!
Hawaiian Twelve Days of Christmas
TWELVE DAYS BEFORE CHRISTMAS … so here we go!
Lyrics:
Numbah One day of Christmas, my tutu give to me
One mynah bird in one papaya tree.
Numbah Two day of Christmas, my tutu give to me
Two coconut, an’ one mynah bird in one papaya tree.
Numbah Tree day of Christmas, my tutu give to me
Tree dry squid, two coconut,
An’ one mynah bird in one papaya tree.
Numbah Foah day of Christmas, my tutu give to me
Foah flowah lei, tree dry squid, two coconut,
An’ one mynah bird in one papaya tree.
Numbah Five day of Christmas, my tutu give to me
Five beeg fat peeg… foah flowah lei, tree dry squid, two coconut,
An’ one mynah bird in one papaya tree.
Numbah Seex day of Christmas, my tutu give to me
Seex hula lesson, five beeg fat peeg,
Foah flowah lei, tree dry squid, two coconut,
An’ one mynah bird in one papaya tree.
Numbah Seven day of Christmas, my tutu give to me
Seven shrimp a-swimmin’, seex hula lesson,
Five beeg fat peeg, foah flowah lei, tree dry squid, two coconut,
An’ one mynah bird in one papaya tree.
Numbah Eight day of Christmas, my tutu give to me
Eight ukulele, seven shrimp a-swimmin’, seex hula lesson,
Five beeg fat peeg, foah flowah lei, tree dry squid, two coconut,
An’ one mynah bird in one papaya tree.
Numbah Nine day of Christmas, my tutu give to me
Nine pound of poi, eight ukulele, seven shrimp a-swimmin’,
Seex hula lesson, five beeg fat peeg, foah flowah lei, tree dry squid, two coconut,
An’ one mynah bird in one papaya tree.
Numbah Ten day of Christmas, my tutu give to me
Ten cans of spam, nine pound of poi, eight ukuklele, seven shrimp a-swimmin’
Seex hula lesson, five beeg fat peeg,
Foah flowah lei, tree dry squid, two coconut,
An’ one mynah bird in one papaya tree.
Numbah Eleven day of Christmas, my tutu give to me
Eleven missionary, ten cans of spam, nine pound of poi,
Eight ukulele, seven shrimp a-swimmin’, seex hula lesson,
Five beeg fat peeg, foah flowah lei, tree dry squid, two coconut,
An’ one mynah bird in one papaya tree.
Numbah Twelve day of Christmas, my tutu give to me
Twelve TELEVISION, eleven missionary, ten cans of spam,
Nine pound of poi, eight ukulele, seven shrimp a-swimmin’,
Seex hula lesson, Five beeg fat peeg,
Foah flowah lei, tree dry squid, two coconut,
An’ one mynah bird in one papaya tree!
How To Use Dark Chocolate As Medicine
Daily Affirmation
I replace my anger with understanding and compassion.
Seeds For Meditation
The biggest failure you can have in life is making the mistake of never trying at all.
Just For Today
Challenge the conventional, romantic notion of love today by feeling love towards a stranger. How does this connection expand your sense of self?
Love is an emotion, a momentary state that arises to infuse your mind and body alike. Yet this transient state holds much promise beyond feeling good; love can be poignant in shaping perceptions of who we are, how we relate to the world, and even our health. Far from being a private event, love is an experience shared between people when they connect in the spirit of goodness. And that connection is at the heart of love’s most telling effects: stretching us beyond our boundaries, inspiring awareness, and inviting us into a state of oneness.
“Love leads us into mystery where no one can say what comes next, or how, or why.” ~ Caryn Mirriam-Goldberg
Daily Tarot ~ December 14, 2014 ~ Ace of Wands
A new creative beginning awaits! Put your energy into your passion. The fresh start is here. If you’ve been waiting for a sign to begin anything, here it is. Permission granted to be awesome! This card can also indicate a birth of a child or a new job.
Hau’oli Aloha Lapule
Aloha kakahiaka a me Hau’oli aloha Lapule oukou. E ho’omaluhia ma ka honua.
Good morning and Happy Aloha Sunday, everyone. May Peace prevail on Earth!
Hauʻoli aloha Poʻaono
Aloha awakea oukou. Hauʻoli aloha Poʻaono. I lā hoʻokamahaʻo nou a me ʻOhana e na hoaloha.
Good morning, everyone. Happy aloha Saturday. Relax, have a wonderful day with family and friends.
From Kingdom of Hawai’i Blog 12-10-14… “Ali`i Nui Mō`ī Edmund K. Silva, Jr.: ‘King’s Message About Lowering the U.S. Flag (and raising the Hawaiian Kingdom Flag) at UH Hilo'”
Daily Words of the Buddha ~ December 12, 2014
Yo ca dhammamabhiññāya
dhammamaññāya paṇḍito,
rahadova nivāte ca
anejo vūpasammati.
Thoroughly understanding the Dhamma
and freed from longing through insight,
the wise one rid of all desire
is calm as a pool unstirred by wind.
Itivuttaka 3.92
Gemstones of the Good Dhamma,
compiled and translated by Ven. S. Dhammika
Hauʻoli aloha Poʻalima
Aloha kakahiaka a me na Hauʻoli aloha Poʻalima oukou.
Ho’omana’o keia manawa ha’awi mai ke pu’uwai a mele ma ka hau’oli.
Good morning and Happy Aloha Friday, everyone.
Remember, this season give from the heart and sing with happiness.
Uranus Square Pluto December 2014 (and the Libra Moon T-Square that follows)
Many of you are looking for information on the (exact) square of Uranus to Pluto in December 2014. Here is the basic chart:
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We note that a Grand Trine is also active during this period:
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As interesting as that is, the following T-Square (Grand Cross if you add the asteroid Hygeia) is particularly interesting.
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We believe that any significant events that occur during this period will occur near this alignment of the Moon into the Uranus / Pluto square.
If violence can be avoided, this is a strong period for creativity (5th harmonic) and resolving old grievances (karma, 7th harmonic).
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We note that this follows a period of particularly intense Thor’s Hammers. So, whatever happens here might actually be the culmination of the series of events associated with those. And, to some degree, the…
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Hau’oli Aloha Po’aha
Aloha Kakahiaka e Hau’oli Aloha Po’aha … I lā āwaiwa nou oukou!
Good morning and Happy Aloha Thursday … Have a fantastic day, everyone!
Hau’oli aloha Po’akolu
Aloha kakahiaka a me na Hau’oli aloha Po’akolu oukou … E ho mai, aloha mai, e ho mai e. Ho’omana’o i ola Pono.
Good morning and Happy Aloha Wednesday, everyone. Bring to me the love of the spirit of aloha. Remember to live right.
Let’s all remind one another to always “Live pono” (Live right) It is very important when carrying the spirit of aloha within. What we do & what we say can be empowering or endangering in someone’s life. Remember words can never be undone. So really think about what you say before you say it. make sure it’s uplifting & building one’s confidence. That’s what sharing aloha is all about. Share aloha, be aloha, live aloha mau loa! (always). A hui hou apopo, malama pono (until we meet again tomorrow, take care.)
Just For Today
“Contemplate the workings of this world, listen to the words of the wise, take all that is good as your own. With this as your base, open your own door to truth. Do not overlook the truth that is right before you. Study how water flows in a valley stream, smoothly and freely between the rocks. Also learn from holy books and wise people. Everything—even mountains, rivers, plants, and trees—should be your teacher.“ ~ Morihei Ueshiba
Seeds for Meditation
“Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great.” ~ Mark Twain
Daily Affirmation
Following my intuition and my heart keeps me safe and sound.
Discussion ~ Why Do Best Friends Become Strangers?
This is something many people out there have experienced. Why do our best friends become strangers?
Hālau 'Aha Hui Lānākila 