Democracy is not a given. The Greeks experimented with it. Then it faded into oblivion, only to return many centuries later. Nowadays, democracy structures much of our modern world. But could it do a disappearing act again? If there’s enough complaceny and duplicity, you can’t rule it out.
Source: Introduction to Political Philosophy: A Free Yale Course | Open Culture
Modern society has forced us to lead unhealthy lifestyles, consume processed and unhealthy foods, live in a contaminated environment, deal with constant stress, and work excessively. These overburden our health, and we suffer from numerous ailments and diseases. However, even though they are conventionally treated with drugs, it is always the best option to treat […]
Hag stones are stones that have a naturally occurring hole inside them. A Hag stone also known as a Witch Stone or Holey Stones and quite a bit of lore and many magickal properties associated with …
Attanā hi kataṃ pāpaṃ, attanā saṃkilissati;
attanā akataṃ pāpaṃ, attanāva visujjhati.
Suddhī asuddhi paccattaṃ:
nāñño aññaṃ visodhaye.
By doing evil, one defiles oneself;
by avoiding evil, one purifies oneself.
Purity and impurity depend upon oneself:
no one can purify another.
Dhammapada 12.165
Gemstones of the Good Dhamma, compiled and translated by Ven. S. Dhammika
In today’s society, chocolate is a commonly available food product, and comes in many forms, including blocks, paste and powder.
The #history of #chocolate is as rich as the ancient treat itself. Originally thought to be a gift from the gods, the bitter cacao drink was believed to bring special powers, and was so valued that it was traded as currency.
Source: The Ancient History of Chocolate, Gift of the Gods | Ancient Origins
Hi all! Jill here –
For as long as I can remember my mom has always made the most delicious mac n’ cheese. It isn’t a creamy or heavy mac n’ cheese but boy oh boy is it delicious! It was the first recipe my mom taught me to make before I left for college and one of the very first meals I made for Eric when we started dating. To say it holds a special place in our family is an understatement. I hope you all enjoy it as much as we do!
Ingredients
2 lbs of corkscrew pasta
1 – 8 oz package of extra sharp cheese
1 – 8 oz package of monterey jack cheese
1 – 8 oz bag of shredded mozzarella
4 oz of shredded parmesan
Milk
Salt
Pepper
Directions
Heat oven to 375°. Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil. Cook pasta…
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This looks refreshing!
Happy Saturday! Eric here
I don’t know about you but I like to play bartender in our house, even if I’m not legit. This cocktail is a combination of a few of Jill’s favorite things. I put it together using what we had on hand one night, and she just happened to love it! We hope you do too!
2 ounces gin
1/2 ounce simple syrup
1/2 ounce fresh lemon juice
Few dashes lavender bitters
Ice cubes
Soda water
Rosemary sprig
Pour gin, lemon juice and simple syrup into an old fashioned glass and stir together. Fill glass halfway with ice cubes. Fill remainder of glass with soda water and gently stir. Top with a few dashes of bitters and garnish with a rosemary sprig.
Some might say it’s too good to be true. Does cannabis really fight brain cancer? Research of the past two decades suggests that it does.
Source: New Research Confirms Cannabis Kills Brain Cancer, NOT Your Brain
Neuroscientist Mario Beauregard has published an excellent paper in the journal, Progress in Neurobiology. This paper, titled, “Mind does really matter: Evidence from neuroimaging studies of emotional self-regulation, psychotherapy, and placebo effect” presents findings from a wide variety of studies that all support the same thesis: mind is distinct from the brain, and mind has a causal power over the brain.
An excellent read for any student of neuroscience; the conclusion is worth skipping to for those who struggle with neuroscientific terminology.
Robots that walk like humans have been somewhat of a holy grail in the robotics industry for decades but what if, instead of mimicking their creators, they instead mimicked our prehistoric ancestors?
Source: Raptor legs & human hips: Giant leap for walking robots — RT Viral
From the Hermit to the High Priestess … Continue your inner retrospection: trust your inner wisdom. What you most need to know today you will find within yourself. Answers will come to you if you can quiet your mind. Seek a quiet, solitary place and just listen to the voice that comes from deep inside you. Spend time in solitude and silence. Pay attention to your dreams. Trust your intuition. Notice synchronicity as you go through your days. Look for the answers you seek within yourself. Practice spending time in meditation so that you can hear your inner voice and tune in to your own rhythms.
Valentine’s Day is a time to celebrate romance and love and kissy-face fealty. But the ancient Romans had bloodier, drunker and more naked notions to mark the occasion.
Beauty is a fickle thing. Worse than that, it is (as often as not) one of the most painful goals in the realms of the wealthy and elite.
Post- Lunar eclipse energies distilled. Virgo moon’s grounding embodied simple practical energies bring us down to earth.
Source: Sunday under a Virgo moon – Tara Greene,Tarot Reader, Astrology, Psychic and everything you need
Aloha kākahiaka a me hau’ōli lā La’pule. Ī lā hōʻokamahaʻo nou oukou. Ō kā maluhia no me oe.
Good morning and Hello Sunday! Everyone have a wonderful day. Peace be with you.
The spirit of the Lion, as King of the animals, is the quintessential image of leadership. The Lion is saying to you that it is now your time to take a leadership position! A real leader is not just a dictator imposing his views on others. A real leader is a central point, a coordinator and a facilitator who understands the strengths and weaknesses of everyone. He can then assign roles, depending on the skills of each individual, allowing everyone to express their unique talents. Being a leader requires empathy, humility and common sense because “the needs of the Many outweigh the needs of the one”. You have all those qualities, so don’t be shy. It’s your time to accept your full potential as a leader.
“Being aware of the pause between each word, being aware of the space between each breath, I am present in this moment.”
Let’s pull a Tarot card for today’s Lunar eclipse and comet Honda appearing too.
These are both traditional harbingers of ill omens.
INSPIRATIONAL CARDS of the DAY
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Dānañca, peyyavajjañca,
atthacariyā ca yā idha,
samānattatā ca dhammesu,
tattha tattha yathārahaṃ;
ete kho saṅgahā loke
rathassāṇīva yāyato.
Generosity, kind words,
doing a good turn for others,
and treating all people alike:
these bonds of sympathy are to the world
what the linchpin is to the chariot wheel.
Jātaka 20
Gemstones of the Good Dhamma, compiled and translated by Ven. S. Dhammika
2017 is a 1 Year, and your personal number for 2017 is obtained by adding 1 to your month and day of birth. For example, if you were born on September 29, add 9+2+9 +1 =21. Keep adding until you r…
Source: Weekly Forecast ~ February 12, 2017 | CREATIVE NUMEROLOGY by Christine DeLorey
The Schumann resonances are oscillating magnetic frequencies that happen in the Earth’s electromagnetic spectrum. They are said to be generated by electromagnetic changes that happen within the earth’s core, that then affect the earth’s surface, and ionosphere, including the sentient beings living upon it. This resonance has been about the same for hundreds, if not […]
Source: Is the Schumann Resonance Rising to Reflect Higher Consciousness? · The Mind Unleashed
The most common over-the-counter painkiller may be decreasing your ability to be empathetic and may stifle the magnitude of positive emotions such as joy.
Source: Popular OTC Painkiller Dulls Empathy and Joy, Research Shows : Waking Times
This article offers an informational guide to psychedelics, and aims to clear up common mis/disinformation regarding their origins, benefits and effects.
Source: Post-Modern Shamanism: Top 10 Misunderstood Psychedelics | Wake Up World
Most Christians believe that Jesus was born and died in the Middle East. However, there is a small group of people in Japan who believe a completely different story.
Source: A Surprising Japanese Interpretation of the Lost Years of Jesus Christ | Ancient Origins
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You feel the need or desire to withdraw from the world today. It is time for deep introspection and meditation. Your soul is craving a retreat in order to replenish and restore. By taking space and solitude now, you will be ready to engage with and guide others when they most need you later on. The answers you seek will be found within you, not in any book or on any website. Seek guidance of a wise counselor or mentor today.
Aloha Kakahiaka oukou a me hau’oli la Po’aono. Hoihoi keia nani lā. I Hopenapule maika’i. O ka maluhia no me ‘oe.
Good morning, everyone, and Happy Saturday. Enjoy a beautiful day and have a nice weekend. Peace be with you.
In just a few short days there will be a lunar eclipse taking place and right along with it a major shift will also be occurring. Lunar eclipses occur when the sun, Earth, and moon all line up in that respective order. As the moon passes behind our planet and enters into the Earth’s umbra, its shadow, the resulting alignment causes the shadow to fall upon the moon, making it noticeably appear a few shades darker.
Source: Rare Lunar Eclipse During Leo: Prepare For a Huge Energy Shift On February 11, 2017
Frequency + Intent = Healing
We heal the planet, we heal ourselves.
We heal ourselves, we heal the planet.
You may feel frustrated that things aren’t moving as quickly as you’d like today. Be patient; stop trying to force things to happen. Take this time of waiting as an opportunity to practice being present with yourself. You may find that when you let go of your expectations that things turn out differently, and even better, than you’d hoped. The Hanged Man reversed indicates some sort of separation between your spirituality and the way you live your life. You may be spiritually insightful, but continually fail at bringing those insights into your everyday actions. You may even appear to be a hypocrite, saying one thing and then doing the opposite. This card could even represent someone who uses their elevated spiritual position in immoral and damaging ways. Beware of people that seem to have a holier-than-thou attitude, and be wary of having this attitude yourself. You may desire a more spiritually fulfilling life, but you don’t know how to make it so. You may be over thinking the situation. The truth is that you’re already a spiritual being.
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