
Aloha kākahiāka kākou e Hau’oli lā Pōʻaono. Ō kā maluhia no me ʻoe.
Good morning and Happy Saturday to you all. Peace be with you.
Category: Reiki
A Brief History of Buddhism in Japan
Buddhism in Japan, Part I: The First Seven Centuries. This brief history begins with the introduction of Buddhism to Japan and continues to the establishment of the two major Pure Land schools, Jodo Shu and Jodo Shinshu.
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Why Your Late Twenties Is the Worst Time of Your Life
Younger people’s brains just aren’t as good at dealing with stress.
Source: Why Your Late Twenties Is the Worst Time of Your Life
The Lost Secret Sign Language of Sawmill Workers | Atlas Obscura
In the 1970s, sawmill workers could talk about technical matters or insult each other in their own special sign language.
Source: The Lost Secret Sign Language of Sawmill Workers | Atlas Obscura
Reiki — Proficiency In What You Know

One thing that most energyworkers fail to grasp the significance of is the importance of understanding (not just knowing) Human Anatomy and Physiology. Early in our training, our students get a healthy dose of this focus in class because … how do you know how to direct your Mana if you cannot visualize where you’re targeting? This is the key to assisting another to heal: an intimate understanding of what makes the human body tick. The ability to utilize this Understanding is also one of the hallmarks between a fly-by-night practitioner and a true professional Healer.
You see … to be truly competent, you must go beyond herbs, oils and crystals. You must study the body’s systems and DNA and the role of bioenergetics.
Here’s an image of a human cell … knowing how each component within the cell works (its systems) is called cell cytology. This is one to begin a new section of study in your notebooks.
Meditation
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Against Self-Criticism: Adam Phillips on How Our Internal Critics Enslave Us, the Stockholm Syndrome of the Superego, and the Power of Multiple Interpretations – Brain Pickings
“In broaching the possibility of being, in some way, against self-criticism, we have to imagine a world in which celebration is less suspect than criticism.”
Here’s the hourly wage you’d need to afford a 2-bedroom rental in every state in 2016. | So That Happened | Someecards
The National Low Income Housing Coalition has released their yearly findings on what hourly wage an American needs to make in order to rent a two-bedroom unit in each state based off a forty hour work
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Aloha e Hauʻoli lā Pōʻalua ōukou. Ō kā maluhia no me ʻoe.Legal Cannabis is Literally Transforming Cities — Funding Roads, Schools, Charities and More – The Free Thought Project
Freedom, not taxation, should be the driving force for legalizing cannabis, but communities are nonetheless benefiting from tax revenues.
Tired of Learning | The Mana’o Blog
Pretty much, methinks the very each and all of us are sick of learning. …but learn, we must… Learn we must, because if we do not learn, most assuredly we will be brought back to the beg…
Thought for Today

Knowing Nothing ~ 5th Dimensional Consciousness
Sitting here in Bliss, I am feeling how great it is to Literally know Nothing. How joyous it is, to be free from the endless stories, free from the need to know anything, free from fears, free from anything, that is not the Glorious Presence of my Divine Being, now.
You too, can live consciously as your Divine Self.
Living in the Present Moment is the Freedom, that Lives as Joy and Bliss. EVERYTHING is magical, in the moment, when you live as your Divine self (consciously) when you live, as the Eternal You, in form.
Being Childlike, is Being present in the moment.
Life is Very Exciting, relaxed and PEACEFUL when experienced as the openness of the joyful Presence of the Moment. It is Rich, it is fulfilling. Breathe this deeply, now. Feel this deeply, now.
In the Present Moment, there is freedom from the expectations of anything, which includes…
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Venus in Gemini – May 25 to June 17, 2016
The Rub: Chef Robert Hesse and When Pigs Fly

You have to have a good rub to start some good BBQ, and there’s some exciting news in the BBQ world! Two-time Hell’s Kitchen contestant and celebrity chef Robert Hesse is shedding his Executive Chef’s coat for a brand new one and starting a new venture – in BBQ. Chef gave CPM the rub.
Chef met up with the Zimmerman Brothers of the former ZeBro’s Harbor House in Westfield, NY and created a new restaurant – When Pigs Fly BBQ Pit. “I knew right away when I walked into ZeBro’s that it was time to make a change.” That change would be for Chef and for ZeBro’s.
ZeBro’s was a popular place at one time but became an identity lost in extensive zebra themed décor, prime rib, frog legs, and hot wings. Chef Hesse could see that the restaurant needed a lot of love and change. And Chef Hesse…
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How To Make Calendula Oil
Jupiter Square Saturn 2016-05-26
Jupiter Square Saturn 2016-05-26
First, you might want to peek at our analysis of this aspect on March 23, 2016 and August 3, 2015. The perfection of today’s square is the third in a three party sequence, and we will not see a similar pattern repeat until 2024 / 2025.
Before we address the regular patterns, we should note some remarkable fifth harmonic activity. Two triangular patterns composed of fifth harmonic activity are present. One is formed by Juno (in Scorpio; trust v. betrayal, wives, sisters, daughters) at the apex and Sun in Gemini on one leg and Chiron in Pisces on the other. This Jupiter / Saturn square has this particularly powerful pattern in play. Jupiter/Saturn aspects are associated with changes in the financial markets, and we note that issues of trust (Juno) have become important (if you do not know this, then you need to watch “
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Tarot Contemplation – King of Wands

The King is back around to check in with you yet again! He’s boosting your confidence and ambition to do more at work and at play. This King is ruled by Saggitarius, and we just enjoyed a beautiful Saggitarian Full Moon last Saturday. Saggitarius is synonamous with the vibe of “I perceive”. Your perceptions about the world and people around you reveal that you remain supported in your efforts and appreciated. Progress feels good, doesn’t it? Still toying with the notion of starting your own business, or some other entrepreneurial endeavor? Perhaps the King will suggest an idea that will become a lucrative source of additional income. If you receive the inspiration to head in that direction, do a little research and brainstorm the possibilities. Going with the flow further expands your spiritual horizons.
Random Thoughts
Resonance
Recipe: Banh Mi Spring Rolls

Banh Mi typically refers to a Vietnamese sandwich of grilled pork or chicken, pickled veggies and fresh herbs. For this dish, I did a quick pickling of carrots and Daikon radish, added some chicken breast seasoned with Chinese five spice powder and added in some fresh cucumber and mint leaves as well. It’s all rolled together in a spring roll rice paper wrapper for a meal that’s light, refreshing and perfect for summer.
Affirmations
Mystery Hill Megaliths May Be 4,000 Years Old—Did Celts Build It? | Ancient Origins
Studying the origins of the aptly named Mystery Hill megaliths, also known as America’s Stonehenge, whets one’s curiosity but does not satisfy—unless one is satisfied by the excitement of confounding mystery alone.
Source: Mystery Hill Megaliths May Be 4,000 Years Old—Did Celts Build It? | Ancient Origins
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Forecast for the 2016 Sagittarius New Moon
May 21, 2016
2:14 PM PDT / 5:14 PM EDT / 9:14 PM GMT
1 Gemini 13 / 1 Sagittarius 13
by Kathy Biehl
This year’s Sagittarius Full Moon is a high-energy, high-octane blaze of hard-driving emotions. Even if we’ve been going with the flow lately (and what choice have we had, really?), reactions have been building up. A person can be philosophical only so long until feelings kick in. As they do now.
We’re in for profound feedback about beliefs and their ramifications. And, boy, is it ever motivating.
This Full Moon takes place on the axis of Gemini and Sagittarius, which connects our information flow (thoughts, communications, data streams) to the systems of thought we build from that flow. Each end is enjoying heightened awareness, not to mention a nigh-on breathtaking surge in activity.
Two influences are encouraging this condition. One is energy zipping between the rulers of…
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The Warriors of the Rainbow Prophecy | Ancient Origins
The Rainbow prophecy, as it has come to be known, refers to an ancient Native American prediction of a time when humanity is overcome by greed, corruption and violence, and the ‘Warriors of the Rainbow’ will return to restore peace. References to a new era, a Golden Age characterised by harmony, stability and prosperity, do not just belong to the Native Americans, but can be found in myths and legends from all over the world. Do you believe in the ancient prophecy?
Source: The Warriors of the Rainbow Prophecy | Ancient Origins
8 Signs the World is Undergoing a Paradigm Shift | Wake Up World
Though it might appear the opposite in corporate mainstream news, the world is undergoing a paradigm shift – a fundamental change in direction.
Source: 8 Signs the World is Undergoing a Paradigm Shift | Wake Up World
8 Types of Yoga Explained
There are so many different types of yoga, but here’s a great list with the eight most popular kinds explained! Which one is your favorite?
Source: 8 Types of Yoga Explained
The Fascinating Story of Ashoka’s Nine Unknown Men
The idea of secret societies and conspiracy theories has always created interest and curiosity for humans. The entirely different world of mysteries, theories of world domination and secret power appeals to most of us.
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Spanish Rice

Aloha e komo mai oukou! Mahalo nui loa na ho’olaule’a me la kaua i ka Coach Kawamoto.
This is a pretty basic Spanish Rice and is cooked with oil prior to adding all of the goodies and steaming. This step makes the rice “unsociable”, as my dear friend Victoria at The Halau says.
Spanish Rice
1 cup rice
2-3 tablespoons vegetable oil
salt to taste
½ cup diced onion
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon freshly minced garlic
1 teaspoon freshly ground coriander
½ teaspoon freshly ground cumin
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon chili powder
tiny pinch cayenne pepper
4 ounces tomato sauce
1 ½ cup water
1 cup diced tomatoes
Preheat saucepan to medium heat. Stir oil, rice and a teaspoon salt together. Cook, stirring frequently, until rice begins to brown.

Stir in to coat coriander, cumin, paprika, chili powder and cayenne. Cook, stirring constantly, around one…
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