Mo’olelo | King David Kalākaua: The Original Most Interesting Man In The World

King David Kalākaua was the last king of Hawaii. But he was much more than that — he was a traveler, a dreamer, a tech nerd. Or maybe he was fond of drinking, reveling and gambling. It depends on who you ask. But one thing he was not: Boring.  […]

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Society | Motivated Reasoning Is Why You Can’t Win an Argument …

Psychologist Leon Festinger observed in 1956 that people are more likely to arrive at conclusions that they want to reach. This might sound obvious, but the lengths our brains will go to believe those conclusions are vast. When we want to believe something, we search for supporting evidence, and if we find even a single piece of pseudo-evidence, then we give ourselves permission to believe — a justification that lets us allow ourselves to stop thinking. This emotion-biased decisionmaking phenomenon is called “motivated reasoning,” and it’s based on the idea that emotions and motives trump facts and evidence.   […]

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Health and Foodstyles | 8 Health Dangers of Canola Oil: Not the Healthy Oil You’ve Been Led to Believe

Canola oil has practically taken over as the food processing industry’s oil of choice. Whether it’s mayonnaise, chips, salad dressings and other snack foods, canola oil is usually the first, second or third ingredient on the list. Unfortunately, the health dangers of canola oil are far beyond what we’ve been led to believe. So if there aren’t any actual health reasons to use it, why would it be so widely utilized throughout the processed food industry? As with most reasons certain ingredients are used over others – the price. Canola oil is extremely inexpensive to grow and harvest. Being a  […]

Source: 8 Health Dangers of Canola Oil: Not the Healthy Oil You’ve Been Led to Believe

Studies Show What Happens to the Human Body When We Walk Barefoot on Earth

If I asked how you were feeling today, would you tell me the truth? That’s okay, you don’t have to – I can probably guess. The truth is, most of us are tired. We are tired, and our muscles ache on a daily basis because of our sedentary lifestyles. Face it, how much time do […]

Source: Studies Show What Happens to the Human Body When We Walk Barefoot on Earth

Health | Lead Developer of HPV Vaccines Comes Clean, Warns Parents, Young Girls- It’s All A Giant Deadly Scam

Canadian Concordia University’s kinesiology professor Genevieve Rail was awarded a grant of $270,000 to study the effects of HPV vaccines on the public. HPV stands for human papillomavirus, which was suddenly declared the root cause of cervical cancer over the past decade.  […]

Source: Lead Developer of HPV Vaccines Comes Clean, Warns Parents, Young Girls- It’s All A Giant Deadly Scam

Daily Words of the Buddha for August 14, 2018

Pāli Word a Day for August 14, 2018 — anavajjā — an + avajjā = un + blameable – faultless

Yo mātaraṃ pitaraṃ vā,
jiṇṇakaṃ gatayobbanaṃ —
pahu santo na bharati
taṃ parābhavato mukhaṃ.

Though being well-to-do,
not to support father and mother
who are old and past their youth —
this is a cause of one’s downfall.

Sutta Nipāta 1.98
Everyman’s Ethics: Four Discourses by the Buddha (WH 14), translated by Narada Thera

Card of the Day – 10 of Cups – Tuesday, August 14, 2018

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What will make you happy? This is a much easier week now that all three eclipses are out of the way. Focus is once again turning toward hopes and dreams and all things which can be emotionally fulfilling. The 10 of Cups is our Happy! Happy! Joy! Joy! card, and it is amazing what a difference a few days can make. This is also another marriage card, as is the 4 of Wands which just came out two days ago, and I am mentioning this for there shall be one more before the week is done. It doesn’t need to be a marriage between two people, but since the theme is so prominent I felt the need to mention it.

Our last trine with Jupiter and Neptune is drawing near this week, and the feelgood vibe seemse to be spilling over into the rest of the days. Humanity is showing…

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Health | The Surprising Way CBD Affects Your Brain Health

If you look up the health benefits of CBD, you’ll find a very, very long list. People all over the world are using CBD (aka cannabidiol) for a number of conditions, including (but not limited to) anxiety, chronic pain, seizure disorders, arthritis, headaches, PTSD, and even leaky gut and IBS.

Is this compound what our brains have been waiting for?

Source: The Surprising Way CBD Affects Your Brain Health

Card of the Day – 4 of Wands – Sunday, August 12, 2018

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I think there is a big old YAY!!! in here somewhere! You did it after all, you made it to the other side, that’s three eclipses down, now a couple of retrogrades to go. The 4 of Wands is pretty much the most positive card in the Tarot deck, just giving off a feelgood mood. So, now that you are here, what is it you need to celebrate besides navigating three eclipses? There can be actual parties involved here, but there do not need to be. This card denotes freedom and community as well and it has that whole ‘your vibe attracts your tribe’ thing happening.

I am reminded to speak of both sides of the story today, given that Mercury and Mars are both currently retrograde. No matter where you are in the world, it is possible to see some form of protest taking place; some may be peaceful…

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Daily Words of the Buddha for August 12, 2018

Pāli Word a Day for August 12, 2018 — anusāsanī— instruction, teaching

Kāyamuniṃ vācāmuniṃ,
manomunimanāsavaṃ,
muniṃ moneyyasampannaṃ.
Āhu ninhātapāpakaṃ.

Silent in body, silent in speech,
silent in mind, without defilement,
blessed with silence is the sage.
One is truly washed of evil.

Itivuttaka 3.67
Gemstones of the Good Dhamma, compiled and translated by Ven. S. Dhammika

The Moon Steps Aside to give us the Perseid Meteor Shower! by Starstuff, Contemplating

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She thought she could now actually feel the Earth turn–not just imagine it in her head, but really feel it in the pit of her stomach. It was like descending in a fast elevator. She craned her neck back further, so her field of view was uncontaminated by anything on Earth, until she could see nothing but black sky and bright stars. Gratifyingly, she was overtaken by 

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12 Karmic Laws We Should All be Following – Forever Conscious

Karma. We have all heard the word, but what does is really mean? The term Karma is derived from Sanskrit, the primary language of Hinduism, and is defined as action, effect and fate. Just like Newton’s law of ‘every action must have a reaction’, karma means the same. Every time we have a thought, speak, […]

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Card of the Day – 2 of Wands – Saturday, August 11, 2018

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New Moon blessings, everyone! Today is the New Moon Supermoon Partial Solar Eclipse at Leo, the last Leo Solar Eclipse which we will see for a number of years. Truly, you are standing at an important crossroads…which path will provide you with the progress to make your hopes and dreams a reality? Finally, the choice is yours; choices made at this New Moon and over the next few days will determine the route you take in the coming months.

You may surprise yourself with the way things go and what you ultimately decide to do. When considering your options, unless there is a crisis involved, always choose the one which brings about manifestation for the long-term. Any choice which provides short-term gratification is merely that. Remember, Mercury is still retrograde until the 19th, and Mars through the 27th, but this New Moon is here to show you that you do…

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New Moon Supermoon Partial Solar Eclipse at 18° Leo – Saturday, August 11, 2018 5:58am EST

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The Bringer of Change is here to help move you along in the next two weeks by the time of the Full Moon in Pisces. Current events are designed to put you back on track with your life and feel as though you can exert greater control over outcomes to situations. There is a removal from bondage, that old stuck feeling that has plagued you. When all is said and done you will realize that ultimately it was all about free will; you are only as stuck as you allow yourself to be. The time has come to step out of the shadows and take charge. You may currently feel as though some things are on hold, but in the next couple of weeks we will start removing planets from the retrograde column.

This New Moon provides the impetus to make your move toward a desired new beginning. The creative…

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2018 Leo Solar Eclipse begins Monkey Month

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SOLAR ECLIPSE

August 11 2018 is a new Moon eclipse in Leo. Fire sign Leo rules the fifth house of creativity, romance, and children. Leos are know for their lion heart, made stronger on this new Moon as Venus trines Mars. This very fortunate aspect brings love, compassion, and appreciation in relationships. What’s hidden in the heart is felt more deeply during an eclipse, and this is the final eclipse of 2018.

The Sun, new Moon, and Mercury are all in Leo to start a lunar month of self expression and generosity. Personal power and a strong sense of ego can blend well with working together to create opportunities. Jupiter squares the Sun, Moon, and Mercury so people could bite off more than they can chew. Yet there’s little interest in details or following plans because…

MONKEY MONTH  Aug 11 – Sept 8

This new Moon starts the month of…

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Card of the Day – Temperance – Friday, August 10, 2018

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Balance, patience and moderation are the three most common meanings of this card. With all of the current retrograde energy, and tomorrow’s Leo Solar Eclipse, things may feel anything but balanced. Seeking that necessary balance, through proper focus, can be very helpful now. Over the course of this next week, and even beyond, there is a form of leveling out taking place here. Curbing excessive behaviors which may be impeding your progress is beneficial to your long-term goals. Anything which diverts your focus and prevents balance can be up for review. Common topics I usually bring up with the Temperance card are drinking, drugs, cell phones and devices, gambling, and any other type of obsession which means something else is not receiving its proper attention.

As this ‘leveling out’ occurs, things can come back into proper focus and life not only becomes more balanced, but ultimately more peaceful. The Temperance…

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