Lopaka Kapanui tells of his personal encounter with the spirits of Native Hawaiian warriors known as “Night Marchers”… and offers a theory as to why they didn’t harm him or others who were part of his ghost tour.
La’au Lapa’au – Herbalogy: Reasons Herbs may not be Working
Decreasing antibiotic use can reduce transmission of multidrug-resistant organisms
Decreasing antibiotic use can reduce transmission of multidrug-resistant organisms
Reducing antibiotic use in intensive care units by even small amounts can significantly decrease transmission of dangerous multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs), according to new research published online today in Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology, the journal of the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America. Researchers developed models to demonstrate the impact of reducing antibiotics by 10% and by 25%, and found corresponding reductions in spread of the deadly bacteria of 11.2 percent and 28.3 percent, respectively. “Antibiotic exposure is the most significant driver of resistance. In the hospital setting, nearly 50 percent of all patients receive an antibiotic, including up to 75 percent of all critically ill patients,” said Sean Barnes, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Operations Management in the Robert H. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland, and lead author of the study. “But what is really troubling is that nearly half of all antibiotics prescribed may be inappropriate. Even moderate reductions in antibiotic use can reduce transmission of MDROs.” Many hospitals and health systems in the U.S. are making efforts to reduce unnecessary antibiotic use through antimicrobial stewardship programs and various interventions to help ensure that patients get the right antibiotics at the right time for the right duration. Research has demonstrated the benefits of these measures on patient care and costs, but the impact on the rate of MDROs has been difficult to assess. To do so, researchers used a mathematical model, known as agent-based modeling to simulate the interactions between patients and healthcare workers. In the model, some patients were designated as colonized with an MDRO and a portion of patients received antibiotics (75 percent). The model assumed that transmission among patients occurred primarily via contaminated hands of healthcare workers.
Source: Decreasing antibiotic use can reduce transmission of multidrug-resistant organisms
Naturopathy: Ginger tea shown to naturally kill cancer, dissolve kidney stones, improve liver health and more
It is scientifically proven that ginger is effective in killing ovarian cancer cells as well as it does not affect on healthy cells unlike chemotherapy.
Source: Ginger tea shown to naturally kill cancer, dissolve kidney stones, improve liver health and more
Know Thyself
The Perilous Path Towards Awakening
VENUS IS NOW RETROGRADE: A TIME TO REFLECT ON OUR RELATIONSHIPS AND VALUES
Love is intolerant, love interferes | Acharya Prashant – Words into Silence
Love is intolerant, love interferes!~ Acharya Prashantwww.advait.org.in
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We are glad to share that now seekers from all over the world can get connected with the Master through various …
Source: Love is intolerant, love interferes | Acharya Prashant – Words into Silence
Affirming Meditation
“Putting love first is the foundation of every meaningful relationship.”
Shamanic Animal Appearance: Jaguar (Power)
Jaguar spirit has come to help you reconnect with your personal power. Do you feel vulnerable or helpless? Do you often feel pain in your belly or root chakra? Has fear been the main emotion in your life lately? If the answer is “Yes”, then you may now need to feel your power again. Don’t confuse power with manipulation or domination, however. Many people try desperately to change the circumstances of their life, and if they cannot, they feel defeated. This is not a place of power, but a place of struggle and avoidance. A real place of power is facing any challenge, knowing you are strong enough to overcome it. Which is always the case, by the way, as life never confronts you with things you cannot really handle. So, whatever you may be experiencing right now, just face it boldly, breathe, and say firmly to yourself, “I am more than strong enough to handle this.” Feel your power again and fear will eventually vanish.
Tarot Contemplation – The Magician
Today, you are feeling magical! You can take a thought and transform it into something in your Now. And so, just for today …. set an intention and follow-through with action. Dream it. Create it. Live it. You can do this! You have the potential to make things happen for yourself. The key to taking control of your life is to have a vision, then take action on that vision to make it happen now. Intention and action are both required. This is the essence of the Law of Attraction. When your intentions and actions are aligned, real magic happens. Start gathering the resources you need to meet your goals. The universe is empowering you to manifest your vision. Take advantage of this opportunity by staying focused on your goals and applying your power!
Daily Words of the Buddha for March 08, 2017
Mattāsukhapariccāgā
passe ce vipulaṃ sukhaṃ,
caje mattāsukhaṃ dhīro,
sampassaṃ vipulaṃ sukhaṃ.
If by renouncing a lesser happiness
one may realize a greater happiness,
let the wise one renounce the lesser,
having regard for the greater.
Dhammapada 21.290
The Dhammapada: The Buddha’s Path of Wisdom, translated from the Pali by Acharya Buddharakkhita
Hau’ōli alōha Pō’akolu – Celebrating International Womens Day
Welina mai e nā hoa ē a hau’ōli alōha Pō’akolu. Ō kā maluhia no me oe.
Warmest greetings to you, Friends, and a happy aloha Wednesday! Peace be with you.
Transcendent Experiences: How Neuroscience Explains the Mystical Mind | Big Think
Altered states of consciousness are documented across cultures, from shamans to Silicon Valley coders. As different as these experiences seem, there are four neurological features they all have in common.
Source: Transcendent Experiences: How Neuroscience Explains the Mystical Mind | Big Think
Reiki Frequencies and Schumann Resonances – Human Frequencies Blog
How does Reiki work? The scientific evidence suggests a tendency to believe that the channelling might have to do with low frequencies of the body.
Source: Reiki Frequencies and Schumann Resonances – Human Frequencies Blog
Reiki is reaching the Top Hospitals – Human Frequencies Blog
From Johns Hopkins Medical Center to the best oncologic centres in Australia, Reiki is steadily approaching the patient and promoting well-being.
Source: Reiki is reaching the Top Hospitals – Human Frequencies Blog
Astrology: Wednesday 08/03/2017 Daily Grind – Journey by the sea
Wednesday, March 8th, 2017.
The Moon in Cancer forms a square to Mars before the Moon moves into the sign of Leo. Mercury in Pisces sextiles Pluto in Capricorn. The Moon in Cancer forms a square t…
Source: Wednesday 08/03/2017 Daily Grind – Journey by the sea
Animal Homeopathy: FUR FIN FEATHER FLEECE
Animals of Fur, Fin, Feather and Fleece. Organic Growing, Gardening and Living.
Source: FUR FIN FEATHER FLEECE
Ecology: How to Make Bee Hotels in Your Garden to Help Save Native Bees
Bees are friendly pollinators with vital importance for our ecosystem. If they are happy and healthy we would have healthy plants, so why not build a ‘bee hotel’ in your garden to make this happen? There are around 4,000 bee species native to North America. They are doing their job more efficiently than the popular […]
Source: How to Make Bee Hotels in Your Garden to Help Save Native Bees
Mental Health and Aging: Why Older Women Need Their Girlfriends
Strange that I’d never thought about this before.
Metaphysics: The Science of Smudging: How Sage Actually Cleans Bacteria In The Air | Spirit Science
The practice of smudging dates back to prehistoric times, and is still very much in use today worldwide for cleansing everything from dwellings to human spirits. However recent research has shed light on the popularity of this activity, revealing that burning certain plant matter actually clears harmful bacteria. All Western use of burning herbs and…
Source: The Science of Smudging: How Sage Actually Cleans Bacteria In The Air | Spirit Science
Wildman, Chinese Version of Bigfoot: Sightings, Scientific Tests, Theories | Ancient Origins
All over the world are similar reports of a large creature that is ape-like, yet walks upright on two feet and displays other human characteristics. In North #America, we know him as Sasquatch or Bigfoot. In #China, he is called #Yeren, or Wildman. Dozens of scientists from high-level institutions in China have studied Yeren evidence. In 1980, more than 100 investigators were even sent on an expedition into the heart of “Yeren territory.”
Source: Wildman, Chinese Version of Bigfoot: Sightings, Scientific Tests, Theories | Ancient Origins
Sabbat Crafts – Ostara
– Affirmation Eggs –
One of my most favourite sabbat activities is affirmation eggs (my take on a fortune cookie). The first time I made them was for a coven ritual I wrote back in 2012, those eggs were no where near as pretty as these ones they were just simply dyed with food colouring in a single colour. Even then though the reaction from my then coven members was surprise at what I asked them to do with the egg that they had chosen.
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Daily Words of the Buddha for March 07, 2017
Yogā ve jāyatī bhūri,
ayogā bhūrisaṅkhayo.
Etaṃ dvedhāpathaṃ ñatvā bhavāya vibhavāya ca,
tathāttānaṃ niveseyya yathā bhūri pavaḍḍhati.
Wisdom springs from meditation;
without meditation wisdom wanes.
Having known these two paths of progress and decline,
let one so conduct oneself that one’s wisdom may increase.
Dhammapada 20.282
The Dhammapada: The Buddha’s Path of Wisdom, translated from the Pali by Acharya Buddharakkhita
Affirming Meditation
“Trust, and listen to the sensations in your body: let them be your inner guides to your authentic self.”
Tarot Contemplation – The Hanged Man (reversed)
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. There is 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 ore spiritually fulfilling life, but you don’t know how to make it so. You may be overthinking the situation. The truth is that you’re already a spiritual being.
Hau’oli lā Pō’alua
Aloha kākou a Hau’oli lā Pō’alua. I lā nani nōu, na Kānaka. O ka maluhia no me ‘oe.
Greetings and happy Tuesday. Have a beautiful day, People. Peace be with you.
Foodstyles: Snickers Brownies Recipe | Baked by an Introvert
Enjoy this decadent recipe for four layer Snickers Brownies. These will satisfy the most insane sweet tooth! Made from scratch.
The Ancient Pagan Origins of Easter | Ancient Origins
Easter Sunday is a festival and holiday celebrated by millions of people around the world who honour the resurrection of Jesus from the dead, described in the New Testament as having occurred
Source: The Ancient Pagan Origins of Easter | Ancient Origins
Meditation: The Gayatri Mantra, with Deva Premal and Miten
OM Bhûr Bhuvah Svah
Tat Savitur Varenyam
Bhargo Devasya Dhîmahi
Dhiyo Yo Nah Prachodayat
Pranaam. Gayatri Mantra is in honour of Sun. Written in Rigaved, Originally called ‘ Savitr’ Mantr, Savitr is Sanskrit name for Sun. How the name became Gayatri Mantra is not known. Perhaps because it has a 24 Syllables structure (Sanskrit/Vedic grammar calls such hymns – gayatri). Literal meaning:
Om (The life word or the cosmic sound, should emanate from Navel)
Bhur-one who has given life, Bhuvah-one who destroys sorrow
Swaha – brings joy
Tat- that
Savitur – glorious like sun
varenyam – the best (incomparable)
Bhargo – hindi meaning “uddhaar karne wala” closest english ‘ leads to salvation’
devasya – hey prabhu
dhimahi – worthy of self introspection (atma-chintan, or look inwards towards soul)
dhiyo yo nah prachodayat – “O life giving, sorrow remover, who gives joy and happiness, there is no one like whom, who provides salvation to the soul, pray give us strength, intellect and ability to look into our own soul”
As with most of Sanskrit text more than one meaning can be assigned due to the nature of sanskrit grammar. Also many things are difficult to translate exactly in english from Hindi or sankrit, However, In matters of love and devotion, meaning is always secondary, what matters is “bhav” or the feeling generated within self. Feeling, compassion is the Core in Bhakti (Bhakti-Bhav).
Meditation: Feel The Inner Presence, by Osho
This technique is based on inner sensitivity. First grow in sensitivity. Just close your doors, make the room dark, and light a small candle. Sit near the candle with a very loving attitude – rather, with a prayerful attitude…. Take a bath, throw cold water on your eyes, then sit in a very prayerful mood before the candle. Look at it and forget everything else. Just look at the small candle – the flame and the candle. Go on looking at it. After five minutes you will feel that many things are changing in the candle. They are not changing in the candle, remember; your eyes are changing.
With a loving attitude, with the whole world closed out, with total concentration, with a feeling heart, just go on looking at the candle and the flame. Then you will discover new colors around the flame, new shades which you were never aware were there. They are there; the whole rainbow is there. Wherever light is, the rainbow is there because light is all color. You need a subtle sensitivity. Just feel it and go on looking at it. Even if tears start flowing, go on looking at it. Those tears will help your eyes to be more fresh….
Sensitivity must grow. Your every sense must become more alive. Then you can experiment with this technique.
Feel the cosmos as a translucent ever-living presence.
Everywhere light is – in many, many shapes, forms, light is happening everywhere. Look at it! And everywhere light is because the whole phenomenon is based on the foundation of light. Look at a leaf or a flower or a rock, and sooner or later you will feel rays coming out of it. Just wait patiently. Don’t be in a hurry because nothing is revealed when you are in a hurry. In a hurry you are dull.
Wait silently with anything, and you will discover a new phenomenon which was always there, but of which you were not alert – not aware of it…. Your mind will become completely silent as you feel the presence of the ever-living existence. You will be just a part in it, just a note in the great symphony. No burden, no tension…the drop has fallen into the ocean. But great imagination will be needed in the beginning, and the sensitivity training will be helpful….
All these techniques also change your body chemistry. If you feel the whole world as filled with life, light, then you are changing your body chemistry. And this is a chain reaction. When your body chemistry changes, you can look at the world and it will look more alive. And if it looks more alive, your body chemistry will change again, and then it becomes a chain.
Osho
The Book of Secrets, Talk #47
Health and Wellness: It May Be Your Microbiome Will Become Your Personal Pharmacy | Big Think
It may be possible to treat eczema with a super-effective ointment made from your own microbes.
Source: It May Be Your Microbiome Will Become Your Personal Pharmacy | Big Think
Biocentrism Posits That Death Is Merely Transport into Another Universe | Big Think
Apparently, Einstein shared a similar outlook on time as what’s proposed here.
Source: Biocentrism Posits That Death Is Merely Transport into Another Universe | Big Think
Scientific Proof That Being Thankful Improves Your Health | Wake Up World
The scientific evidence is conclusive when it comes to mood, outlook, and health. Happy people live 7-10 years longer than unhappy people, and optimistic people have a 77% lower risk of heart disease than pessimistic people. But how can you become happier and more optimistic in your world view? By Guest Writer Lissa Rankin
Source: Scientific Proof That Being Thankful Improves Your Health | Wake Up World
Metaphysics: 15 Plants That Teach Us Sacred Geometry At Its Finest · The Mind Unleashed
Plant growth is governed by the Fibonacci sequence, which can be understood as a law of accumulation. The role of the Fibonacci sequence in the growth of plants is a intriguing example of the unifying order behind all creation. These patterns exist at all levels and permeate the universe, reminding us that the same swirling […]
Source: 15 Plants That Teach Us Sacred Geometry At Its Finest · The Mind Unleashed
Hālau 'Aha Hui Lānākila 