Health and Foodstyles || This area in Detroit is now America’s first 100% organic, self-sustainable neighborhood

In Detroit, Michigan, “the first sustainable urban agrihood” in the U.S. centers around an edible garden, with easily accessible, affordable produce offered to neighborhood residents and the community.  […]

Source: This area in Detroit is now America’s first 100% organic, self-sustainable neighborhood

Current Events || Monsanto Creates First Genetically Modified Strain of Marijuana

St-Louis, MO | Monsanto, the multi-billion agribusiness giant, has announced today it has patented the first genetically modified strain of marijuana. The news that has been welcomed by scientists and leaders of the agriculture business alike as a move forward towards the industrial use of marijuana […]

Source: Monsanto Creates First Genetically Modified Strain of Marijuana

Current Events || France becomes first country in Europe to ban all five pesticides killing bees 

France will take a radical step towards protecting its dwindling bee population on Saturday by becoming the first country in Europe to ban all five pesticides researchers believe are killing off the insects.  […]

Source: France becomes first country in Europe to ban all five pesticides killing bees 

Energy Update | January 16, 2019

As the old ways are dissolving, they also seem to be getting stronger. This is how Transformation works; there seems to be a last frantic breath that is taken by the old. So it may look, as you observe, that things are worse. Trust that this is simply a part of the process. Simplify your life as much as possible so that you aren’t distracted by too much busy-ness or by the goings-on in the old world. It is not worse; it is wonderful. As you observe, you may let go of judging whether things are good or bad or moving or stagnant.

There is a place where much is occurring, even when it feels all is so still in your life. It is the Great Void. Much happens here, for it is in the Void that all your highest potentialities are being energized. Being in the Void during meditation is a great experience of letting go and trusting. We are so used to planning and controlling that this can feel very strange. It can be described as a place of nothingness and yet, amazing things happen here. When you meditate and it is completely without visions, you most likely are in the Void. Having visions is great fun and it’s entertaining and yet it is not when big change occurs. So let go and allow yourself to just Be…no thoughts, no visions, no plan or purpose; no questions…just surrendering to the Void. Being in the Void also occurs outside of meditation. You most likely are in a state of “I don’t know” and/or “I have no idea about where or who I am or where I’m going.” This is the Void. Relax; surrender; trust.

Be in a state of Curiosity and Discovery, for all is New and the best thing to do is to just observe without needing to do something. We are in a very powerful and vulnerable place, and part of us may want to fill the “void” with something; anything. Yet, if we do that, we most likely will fill up with things of old, for the New is not all the way manifest in form yet. Do not worry about doing something or lining up your intentions just so; trust you are riding a wave of Grace. Trust you are being carried. You have done so much purifying that it is O.K. just to rest and allow; in fact, it’s imperative that you do.

If you pay attention to how you feel, you may notice that you just cannot do certain things. Why? The energies are not aligned with doing them. As you wait, the world won’t crash down around you and there will be a time when all is aligned to act. In the old, we pushed our way through something; we claimed, “I have to do this now!” In the New, there is no “have to;” there is a lot of waiting and observing. Let it be O.K. to be in this new space. There need not be a lot of rushing about; there is ease in everything. When it is time to act, you will feel it and then things flow effortlessly. This is for the tiniest chore to the biggest decision.

Hau’ōli lā Pō’ahā

Aloha e Hau’ōli lā Pō’ahā. Mai hō’oni ʻī kā wai lana mālie. Ō kā maluhia nō me ‘oe.

Greetings and Happy Thursday. “Do Not Disturb the Water That is Tranquil.” When you find yourself not enjoying the peace and quiet of a supposed relaxing day, remind yourself not to interrupt your own peaceful thoughts. It’s not always easy but it sure makes for a refreshed soul when life starts back up again. Peace be with you.

Earth || How Native American tribes are bringing back the bison from brink of extinction

On 5,000 hectares of unploughed prairie in north-eastern Montana, hundreds of wild bison roam once again. But this herd is not in a national park or a protected sanctuary – they are on tribal lands.  […]

Health and Ecology ||  Eat “Imperfect Produce” and Fight Food Waste In America!

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Discussion | Acting with Love Energy – ALOHA – leads to Increase of Life

When we put our heart in what we do and show that we are truly present in our actions, we will give people what they really need which is the increase of life. What comes from the heart goes to the heart. When we enjoy doing something, when we have passion for it, when we are enthusiastic and genuinely desire to benefit others, that is when we are putting love energy in what we do. In essence, all that we are really doing is communicating love.

Anything that is experienced without love energy is empty. That is why people still feel empty when they have obtained a thing or service from another. There was no love energy present in the work done. The person was doing it purely out of job requirement or obligation. There was no real passion in the service, which results in no real enjoyment for the person receiving it. What we want is not material things from others, but the love which they can offer through those things and with those things.

Why do you think receptionists are told to be courteous and have friendly attitude towards callers they are speaking with? Why do you think waiters at restaurants are instructed to smile and show warmth to those that dine in? Why do you think we all know instinctively the need to create a positive experience with whoever we do business with? It is all for the purpose of showing love to those we interact with. Money makes the world go round but only love makes this world a better place.

Lāʻau Lāpaʻau || Meta-analysis Supports Short-term Efficacy of Curcuminoids and Boswellia for Symptoms of Knee Osteoarthritis

Knee osteoarthritis (OA) causes pain and loss of function. Conventional treatment of knee OA often involves the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs); however, NSAIDs can cause seri […]

Source: Meta-analysis Supports Short-term Efficacy of Curcuminoids and Boswellia for Symptoms of Knee Osteoarthritis

Health and Wellness || Bacteria found in ancient Irish soil halts growth of superbugs—new hope for tackling antibiotic resistance

“Researchers analysing soil from Ireland long thought to have medicinal properties have discovered that it contains a previously unknown strain of bacteria which is effective against four of the top six superbugs that are resistant to antibiotics, including MRSA.”

Source: Bacteria found in ancient Irish soil halts growth of superbugs—new hope for tackling antibiotic resistance

Daily Words of the Buddha for January 16, 2019

Pāli Word a Day for January 16, 2019 — atitarati — to pass over, cross, go beyond

Appaṃ vata jīvitaṃ idaṃ!
Oraṃ vassasatāpi miyyati,
yo cepi aticca jīvati,
atha kho so jarasāpi miyyati.

How short this life!
You die this side of a century,
but even if you live past,
you die of old age.

Sutta Nipāta 4.810
Translated from Pāli by Thanissaro Bhikkhu

Card of the Day – 10 of Swords – Wednesday, January 16, 2019

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Here we are more than halfway between eclipses, and the cards in recent days have been teasing the changes to come. What will it take to recover in your life? What will it take to overcome stress? While things can often appear to be down and out when this card appears, our bright little spirit from Joanna Nelson will have none of that. Help of some sort is always available, it is important to reach out for it.

After today, you will begin to notice the shifts available to you in a very big way. Pick your head up, look around, and do not fear reaching out, for just as the 10 of Wands never show anyone helping, there is support available to you here, with the 10 of Swords, and alternative methods for overcoming stressful situations. The dawn of a new day offers another opportunity to pick oneself up…

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Musings …

Have ever asked yourself, why am I moved to tears or laughter at the sight of a soaring bird? Have you ever felt deeply drawn to a tree, a river, an ocean or a mountain? Settle in and watch this video. Come home to who you are in this wide wonderful world. Learn how even your smallest daily choices can be deeply meaningful and fulfilling once you understand the your deep connections to the vastness of the universe.

Go outside today and sit quietly in the presence of the natural world; a tree, a garden, a birdbath, a patch of sunlight. Close your eyes and sense the life force connecting you to everything around you.

Paradigm Shift || Be The Change

The question is not how to get cured, but how to live.

Our losses, our illnesses, have helped us to live fully and to heal not only ourselves but those whose lives we touch. Life is full of losses and disappointments, and the art of living is to make of them something that can nourish others.

How would you live, if you perceived yourself to be exactly what is needed to heal the world?

Vitamin B17 is The ‘Greatest Cover Up’ In The History Of Cancer

It has been becoming increasingly apparent in recent years that there are a number of alternative cancer treatment methods which have proven to either eradicate cancer cells on their own, or even assist with the more traditional methods of chemotherapy and radiation. Many of these alternative treatments do not get the recognition that they deserve from either mainstream media or mainstream […]

Source: Vitamin B17 is The ‘Greatest Cover Up’ In The History Of Cancer

Longevity || Delivery of 45 Age Reversing Gene Therapies at Once is Under Peer Review

George Church revealed progress on aging reversal using gene therapies. They have delivered 45 gene therapies to provide aging reversal. They find the combined treatment is effective against obesity, diabetes, osteoarthritis, cardiac damage and kidney disease. This is the work that Nextbigfuture has been expecting from George’s company Rejuvenate Bio. Rejuvenate Bio has been using the aging reversal therapies on dogs for almost all of 2018.  […]

Source: Delivery of 45 Age Reversing Gene Therapies at Once is Under Peer Review

Genetics || Epigenetic Memories are Passed Down 14 Successive Generations, Game-Changing Research Reveals

The past of our ancestors lives on through us: Groundbreaking research illustrates how parental experience is not only epigenetically imprinted onto offspring, but onto an unprecedented number of future generations. Rather than occurring over the elongated time scale of millions of years, genetic change can transpire in real biological time through nanoparticles known as exosomes  […]

Source: Epigenetic Memories are Passed Down 14 Successive Generations, Game-Changing Research Reveals

Card of the Day – 5 of Cups – Tuesday, January 15, 2019

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We have not seen this card since June 7, and that is a fairly long time. It predates the retrogrades of Mars, Mercury and Venus, as well as the second eclipse season of 2018. The Universe has been trying very hard this week to change your focus, as witnessed by our recent cards.

Here we are in eclipse season again, and it is even possible that this energy could be dealing with the loss of a relationship. I really feel that its placement this time is all about getting your little self over what ever has been wrong in your world, and beginning to focus on what you do have. Life will always have its disappointing moments, but it also contains many blessings. Choosing not to throw yourself a pity party over things which are merely water under the bridge, is the best thing you can do for yourself. You…

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Daily Words of the Buddha for January 15, 2019

Pāli Word a Day for January 15, 2019 — parāyaṇa — the destination, final end, support, rest, relief

Dosaggiṃ pana mettāya,
nibbāpenti naruttamā.
Mohaggiṃ pana paññāya
yāyaṃ nibbedhagāminī.

By love they will quench the fire of hate,
by wisdom the fire of delusion.
Those supreme ones extinguish delusion
with wisdom that breaks through to truth.

Itivuttaka 3.93
Gemstones of the Good Dhamma, compiled and translated by Ven. S. Dhammika