Ecology | Insect numbers plummet 75%, putting the world on the edge of ‘ecological Armageddon’

The number of flying insects has plummeted by 75 per cent in the last 25 years, according to a study that suggests we are approaching an “ecological Armageddon”.  The implications for humanity are  […]

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Energy Update | June 8, 2019

Venus is a feminine planet that rules both Taurus and Libra and is the planet of beauty and sensuality. Taurus is material beauty, the physical senses and Libra is our relationships and commitments. Venus entering Gemini, the sign of communication, thinking, speaking, writing, social media and socializing brings a active and chatty energy. An energy that is more fast moving and that gives us a boost when it comes to love.

This is a perfect time to go out and meet new people and also for dating. It is all about expressing love, through the thoughts and words we use. We will also be able to define what we need in love and to connect on a mental level with another. Venus is also how we dress and present ourselves and in this placement we want to be more fun and light and express ourselves more. It will stay here for a month, so take the time to enjoy this transit!

Card of the Day – Page of Wands – Wednesday, June 5, 2019

I am loving this Page of Wands from artist, OliviaRose, for the upcoming 78 Tarot deck, Elemental, due out in the next few months. This fiery Page is a Messenger of the Tarot, and can be an indicator of good news! A new beginning with something is possible at this time.

Source: https://tarotbycecelia.com/2019/06/04/card-of-the-day-page-of-wands-wednesday-june-5-2019/

Blue Java Banana: The Banana That Tastes ‘Just Like Vanilla Ice Cream’ 

Blue Java bananas are probably the most delicious treat you will ever have. These bananas taste like vanilla ice cream, and even have a similar consistency. This fruit has sweet aroma, and the name comes from the color of the peel of unripe Blue Java bananas. When ripe, the peel is pale yellow or greenish. […]

Source: Blue Java Banana: The Banana That Tastes ‘Just Like Vanilla Ice Cream’ – Healthy Food House

Daily Words of the Buddha for June 03, 2019

Pāli Word a Day for June 3, 2019 — khema — full of peace, safe, tranquil, calm

Dunniggahassa lahuno,
yatthakāmanipātino.
Cittassa damatho sādhu,
cittaṃ dantaṃ sukhāvahaṃ.

Wonderful it is to train the mind,
so swiftly moving, seizing whatever it wants.
Good is it to have a well-trained mind,
for a well-trained mind brings happiness.

Dhammapada 3.35
Gemstones of the Good Dhamma, compiled and translated by Ven. S. Dhammika

DISCUSSION | Was The Hawaiian Kingdom Race-Based? – A Visit With Willy Kauai

Were only Hawaiians part of the Hawaiian Kingdom or were non-Hawaiians also citizens? Was it just Hawaiians who tried to prevent the overthrow and illegal US occupation? Why were non-Hawaiians living there and what did they do when the Kingdom government came under attack? Join us in our fascinating interview with Dr. Willy Kauai as he shares with us his amazing discoveries in researching who the real citizens were and why they fought so hard for their beloved Kingdom.

Daily Words of the Buddha for June 02, 2019

Pāli Word a Day for June 02, 2019 — vipāka — fruit, fruition, product, mostly it is used as ‘result, effect, consequence (of ones action)’, either as good & meritorious (kusala) or bad & detrimental (akusala)

Atītaṃ nānvāgameyya,
nappaṭikaṅkhe anāgataṃ;
yadatītaṃ pahīnaṃ taṃ,
appattañca anāgataṃ
Listen: http://host.pariyatti.org/dwob/majjhima_nikaya_3_272.mp3

The past should not be followed after,
and the future not desired;
what is past is dead and gone,
and the future is yet to come.

Majjhima Nikāya 3.272
http://tipitaka.org/romn/cscd/s0203m.mul3.xml#para272
Gemstones of the Good Dhamma, compiled and translated by Ven. S. Dhammika

Health | Scientists Found that Fluoride Causes Hypothyroidism, Depression & Weight Gain

In recent years, there was a lot of talk on the subject of fluoridation of public water supplies and the large amount of fluoride in the foods we eat and dental products we use on the daily. This is a result of more and more people becoming aware that fluoridation does more harm than good.  […]

Source: Scientists Found that Fluoride Causes Hypothyroidism, Depression & Weight Gain

World Ecology | Science Confirms That Cats And Dogs Can See “Spirits” And Frequencies That Humans Can’t 

Many different types of animals have the ability to see in frequencies that we humans cannot. Until now it was thought that animals could not see UV rays but scientific evidence suggests many mammals can. This evidence comes from a study that was carried out just a few years ago by biologists at City University London, US. […]

Source: Science Confirms That Cats And Dogs Can See “Spirits” And Frequencies That Humans Can’t – Conscious Reminder

Be Present and Aware | Let The Past Remain In Your Past

“In motion be like water, in stillness like a mirror, in responding like an echo. Vague and ambiguous, as if not really there! Still and quiet, like something transparent and clear! To merge with it is to form a harmony, but to try to gain something from it is to lose it.” . — #Zhuangzi

It’s time to STOP using the past to justify faulty behaviors and to instead START using the lessons to be a better version of you for yourself and for the collective.

We get so caught up in holding on to resentment from past experiences that we don’t think enough about the chain of negativity we are promoting by doing so.

When we are allowing something from our past to inspire a present negative mindset, that negative mindset influences how we respond to our surroundings which includes how we respond to other people.

By choosing to have a negative perception in the present moment, we make ourselves more susceptible to experience situations that would affect us negatively. How? Because we are transmitting a frequency from that negative perception that attracts more of those similar situations and experiences that we were already resenting from the past.

This is a basis of the Law of Attraction.

By focusing the feelings of the past into our present state of consciousness, we manifest situations that will validate those feelings to us for the present moment.

This becomes what I call a frequency loop. In other words, it becomes a cycle. This is why some people feel they can “never get a break”. They are (more than likely) unconsciously attracting what they don’t want by simply keeping their attention on what they previously didn’t like. It’s even worse when this is done consciously, because consciously we are 100% responsible for everything that “happens” to us from how we respond to life.

If you are reading this and you feel you are stuck in this frequency loop, there is good news – YOU have a CHOICE.

No, the whole world doesn’t have to know anything, so there’s no need to feel shame from admitting if you’re stuck in this loop. Only you know deep down where you are in your level of awareness and what your options are based on the available choices in each moment, it is all just a matter of self-honesty.

If you know that you are consciously projecting out faulty behaviors to innocent people, you have every available moment of Now to choose otherwise.

Yes, many of us have horribly traumatic experiences. Yes, we might feel undeserving of many situations. But you must remember that it is not life’s fault. You must remember that there are thousands and millions of people around you that also have had horrible experiences, many that you will have no idea about, they are innocent and undeserving of your faulty behavior even if you feel it is justified from previous experiences with others. Deep down, you know this.

It’s time to STOP using the past to justify faulty behaviors and to instead START using the lessons to be a better version of you for yourself and for the collective.

What serves you serves the collective, and what serves the collective serves you even more.

What I try to do at the beginning of each day is ask myself some questions.

The questions I ask myself are usually as follows:

Am I holding on to anything right now?

If so, how can I use the lesson to serve my higher purpose today?

How am I going to be of service for the collective today?

You don’t have to ask yourself the exact same questions, but it may help to have some sort of internal dialogue planning out what type of mindset you are choosing and what you hope to attract for that day.

Something I like to do in the evenings is to take a few moments and evaluate my day.

A question and statement I usually say to myself before going to sleep are as follows:

Am I holding on to anything from the day?

If so, what is the lesson to learn so that I can have a restful night?

No matter the conclusion, there is absolutely nothing else that can be done on that day, so it is imperative that you release the attachment to any situation from that day so that you can have a restful night to inspire a better tomorrow.

It’s time to STOP using the past to justify faulty behaviors and to instead START using the lessons to be a better version of you for yourself and for the collective.

What serves you serves the collective, and what serves the collective serves you even more.

What do you CHOOSE today?

This piece is an original written by me, inspired by my experiences and my Higher Self. Thank you so much for taking your time out to read this. As always, any objections, additions, criticisms or opinions are welcome to be expressed and I look forward to any commentary that you may have.

I wish you all much love and peace on your life journeys. 🙏❤️🙏

— Sean M. Cruz

Trust The Process

I’m sure you’ve experienced moments where you questioned where a certain situation was taking you, but now and or soon you’ll find out and understand why. It’s all coming in full circle. Every single moment had to happen the way it did. There’s no coincidence or random situations. It’s all divinely orchestrated and perfect! This is why you can’t worry or overthink what you can’t understand. It has a purpose that will soon reveal itself to you. Just yourself. Be very patient. Follow your heart. Soon you’ll be celebrating something major. Start counting your blessings now and thanking the power of the source of life that supports and loves you. Be ready for many a-ha moments! It’s all happening now.

– Idil Ahmed