Meditation’s benefits may derive from its impact on the shape of the brain, thickening parts associated with mind-wandering, memory and compassion, and shrinking the fear center
Tarot Contemplation – Temperance
In all you do today, seek balance. If you are trying something new, you will have the best success if you are moderate in your approach.Do it a little, and then step back to see how it feels. This is how you can make long-lasting, sustainable changes to your relationships, attitude, or behaviour … step by step. Now is a time for adjustment. Two or more things are coming together to create something new. You may be integrating your life with someone else’s, integrating your work and home lives, or integrating spirituality into your everyday life. Whatever project you are working on,be sure to change a little, then step back and assess the results. Like a scientist, change one variable at a time, and then see what happens. Find your balance before moving forward. Use your emotions and be practical, too. In a situation with another person, compromise will be necessary. If you’ve been feeling off-kilter, seek balance between work and play, feeling and doing.
Being Lovesick Was a Real Disease in the Middle Ages | Ancient Origins
Love sure does hurt, as the Everly Brothers knew very well. And while it is often romanticised or made sentimental, the brutal reality is that many of us experience fairly unpleasant symptoms when in the throes of love. Nausea, desperation, a racing heart, a loss of appetite, an inability to sleep, a maudlin mood – sound familiar?
Source: Being Lovesick Was a Real Disease in the Middle Ages | Ancient Origins
Hauʻoli lā Aloha
Welina mai e Hauʻoli lā Aloha! E kū’u aku a hoihoi lā Pōʻalua Nā Kānaka. O ka maluhia no me ʻoe.
Our warmest greetings for a Happy Valentine’s Day! Relax and enjoy your Tuesday, People. Peace be with you.
Meditation Moments: Brian Crain – Rain – YouTube
Metaphysical Philosophy: How To Connect With People – Alan Watts – YouTube
Physical Anthropology: Lost continent discovered under the African island of Mauritius | MNN – Mother Nature Network
An entire continent, now submerged beneath the Indian Ocean, has been discovered by geologists studying rocks on the African island of Mauritius.
Source: Lost continent discovered under the African island of Mauritius | MNN – Mother Nature Network
Monday the 13th
Is this some new superstition happening? The day before Valentine’s day can be scary if you are afraid to alone with no Valentine for sure.
Moon in Virgo opposes Chiron the Wounded Healer in PISCES
Chiron, Asclepios, and Apollo the Sun God from Roman fresco
this happens in the early a.m. I can hear those sad blues songs being listened to by many. I can hear the tears falling. Virgo is the sign related to Health. Try to get some sleep and ask for a healing dream to come and help you in your plight. That was the ancient way of healing. Patients would go to the Asclepios, a dream healing Temple to be cured by being given intoxicating herbs and to sleep in the dream temple until they were cured by the Healing Dream.
My husband Napoleon Brousseau’s life was saved through a healing dream he had from King…
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Horoscope: Week of February 13, 2017
It is the last week of Aquarius Season already and the Sun moves into elusive Pisces on Saturday. Until Saturday the celestial atmosphere will continue to be hot and dry, dominated by cardinal fire giving it a decided Aries feel. The need to push ahead will be strong, wonderful for making progress towards our future goals.
Early in the week the Aquarius Sun is sextile stable Saturn in Sagittarius, an excellent aspect for laying out the best path to achieve success down the road. Aquarius excels at seeing the big picture but often neglects the necessary practical steps needed to turn those dreams into reality. Saturn in Sagittarius can help us with that because he is a reliable pathfinder and will be able to nudge the Aquarius Sun back into a more realistic approach.
On Thursday Mercury in Aquarius is sextile Mars in Aries. If we need to ask for…
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Health — Finally Confirmed: Cancer is entirely a man-made disease
Finally Confirmed: Cancer is entirely a man-made disease
Source: Finally Confirmed: Cancer is entirely a man-made disease
Esoteric Theosophy: The angels & their hierarchy – Padre, Blog of the Angels – the 3 angelic spheres
What is the hierarchy of the angels? What are their respective roles? These spiritual families are divided into 3 spheres. Padre, the messenger of the angels, explains the different angelic choirs in detail.
Source: The angels & their hierarchy – Padre, Blog of the Angels – the 3 angelic spheres
Every Tooth Is Connected To An Organ In Your Body: Tooth Aches Predict Organ Problems! – Mystical Raven
People should definitely pay close attention to their teeth since they can indicate certain organ problems.
La’au Lapa’au: Ashwagandha Could Offer Knee Pain Intervention Alternative – Crooked Bear Creek Organic Herbs
Ashwagandha, a powerful herb used in Indian Ayurvedic medicine, is known for its immune-boosting and restorative benefits. In fact, it’s commonly referred to as “Indian ginseng” and has been used s…
Source: Ashwagandha Could Offer Knee Pain Intervention Alternative – Crooked Bear Creek Organic Herbs
La’au Lapa’au – Herbalogy: 1,300-Year-Old Antidepressant Pills Discovered in Ancient Center for Drug Production in Turkey | Ancient Origins
Seven hundred small glass and ceramic bottles containing ancient medicines have been discovered during excavations in Turkey.
Tarot Contemplation – The Hermit (reversed)
You are being asked to look carefully at the role of solitude in your life. If you’ve been feeling irritable, depressed or moody lately, you may want to take some time alone. Don’t take it personally if a loved one is pushing you away at this time; we all need time for ourselves occasionally. If could be that though you are around other people, you are keeping your thoughts and feelings private for now. Alternatively, you may have been avoiding other people in order to avoid dealing with some situation, or when being anti-social has become a dysfunctional habit for you. It may be time to consider getting out there and connecting with others.
Astrology: Monday 13/2/17 – Journey by the sea
Monday 13th February, 2017. The Sun in Aquarius sextiles Saturn in Sagittarius. The Moon is in Libra. The Moon goes into Libra. When the Moon is in Libra , it’s all about comfort and other pe…
Daily Words of the Buddha for February 13, 2017
Ubhinnamatthaṃ carati,
attano ca parassa ca;
paraṃ saṅkupitaṃ ñatvā,
yo sato upasammati.
Knowing that the other person is angry,
one who remains mindful and calm
acts for one’s own best interest
and for the other’s interest, too.
Saṃyutta Nikāya 1.188
Gemstones of the Good Dhamma, compiled and translated by Ven. S. Dhammika
Meditation
To express complete freedom you become free within yourself. In meditation we are the lotus unbounded and free, centered and at peace.
Aloha Po’akahi
Aloha a me ka maikaʻi kakahiaka i ka poʻe a pau. Nā kou Pō’akahi ae E Ho’omana’o i ka nani ‘oe i loko a me ka waho. O ka maluhia no me ‘oe.
Hello and good morning to everyone. Enjoy your Monday and remember you are beautiful inside and out. Peace be with you.
Health: These warning signs of stroke that appear a month before can well save your life
Stroke is a killer if you aren’t careful. Pay attention to these early warning signs of stroke that can appear a month before an attack.
Source: These warning signs of stroke that appear a month before can well save your life
Healing Meditation Session: 70 minute~7 Chakra Meditation with 21 Antique Tibetan Singing Bowls~Crown~B thru Root~C – YouTube
The World’s First Solar Road Explains Why We Don’t Have Solar Roads
Politics and Philosphy — Introduction to Political Philosophy: A Free Yale Course | Open Culture
Democracy is not a given. The Greeks experimented with it. Then it faded into oblivion, only to return many centuries later. Nowadays, democracy structures much of our modern world. But could it do a disappearing act again? If there’s enough complaceny and duplicity, you can’t rule it out.
Source: Introduction to Political Philosophy: A Free Yale Course | Open Culture
Healthy Foods: Say Goodbye To Vertigo, Lupus, Fibromyalgia, Arthritis, Chronic Fatigue, Thyroid Problems And Much More!
Modern society has forced us to lead unhealthy lifestyles, consume processed and unhealthy foods, live in a contaminated environment, deal with constant stress, and work excessively. These overburden our health, and we suffer from numerous ailments and diseases. However, even though they are conventionally treated with drugs, it is always the best option to treat […]
Pohaku La’au – Healing Stones: Hag Stones – Crystal Enlightenment
Hag stones are stones that have a naturally occurring hole inside them. A Hag stone also known as a Witch Stone or Holey Stones and quite a bit of lore and many magickal properties associated with …
Daily Words of the Buddha for February 12, 2017
Attanā hi kataṃ pāpaṃ, attanā saṃkilissati;
attanā akataṃ pāpaṃ, attanāva visujjhati.
Suddhī asuddhi paccattaṃ:
nāñño aññaṃ visodhaye.
By doing evil, one defiles oneself;
by avoiding evil, one purifies oneself.
Purity and impurity depend upon oneself:
no one can purify another.
Dhammapada 12.165
Gemstones of the Good Dhamma, compiled and translated by Ven. S. Dhammika
The Ancient History of Chocolate, Gift of the Gods | Ancient Origins
In today’s society, chocolate is a commonly available food product, and comes in many forms, including blocks, paste and powder.
The #history of #chocolate is as rich as the ancient treat itself. Originally thought to be a gift from the gods, the bitter cacao drink was believed to bring special powers, and was so valued that it was traded as currency.
Source: The Ancient History of Chocolate, Gift of the Gods | Ancient Origins
Mac n’ Cheese
Hi all! Jill here –
For as long as I can remember my mom has always made the most delicious mac n’ cheese. It isn’t a creamy or heavy mac n’ cheese but boy oh boy is it delicious! It was the first recipe my mom taught me to make before I left for college and one of the very first meals I made for Eric when we started dating. To say it holds a special place in our family is an understatement. I hope you all enjoy it as much as we do!
Ingredients
2 lbs of corkscrew pasta
1 – 8 oz package of extra sharp cheese
1 – 8 oz package of monterey jack cheese
1 – 8 oz bag of shredded mozzarella
4 oz of shredded parmesan
Milk
Salt
Pepper
Directions
Heat oven to 375°. Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil. Cook pasta…
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Lemon Lavender Gin Spritzer
This looks refreshing!
Happy Saturday! Eric here
I don’t know about you but I like to play bartender in our house, even if I’m not legit. This cocktail is a combination of a few of Jill’s favorite things. I put it together using what we had on hand one night, and she just happened to love it! We hope you do too!
Ingredients
2 ounces gin
1/2 ounce simple syrup
1/2 ounce fresh lemon juice
Few dashes lavender bitters
Ice cubes
Soda water
Rosemary sprig
Directions
Pour gin, lemon juice and simple syrup into an old fashioned glass and stir together. Fill glass halfway with ice cubes. Fill remainder of glass with soda water and gently stir. Top with a few dashes of bitters and garnish with a rosemary sprig.
New Research Confirms Cannabis Kills Brain Cancer, NOT Your Brain
Some might say it’s too good to be true. Does cannabis really fight brain cancer? Research of the past two decades suggests that it does.
Source: New Research Confirms Cannabis Kills Brain Cancer, NOT Your Brain
“The mind moves matter” – Virgil, Aeneid, book 6, line 727
Neuroscientist Mario Beauregard has published an excellent paper in the journal, Progress in Neurobiology. This paper, titled, “Mind does really matter: Evidence from neuroimaging studies of emotional self-regulation, psychotherapy, and placebo effect” presents findings from a wide variety of studies that all support the same thesis: mind is distinct from the brain, and mind has a causal power over the brain.
An excellent read for any student of neuroscience; the conclusion is worth skipping to for those who struggle with neuroscientific terminology.
Paradigm Shift: Raptor legs & human hips: Giant leap for walking robots — RT Viral
Robots that walk like humans have been somewhat of a holy grail in the robotics industry for decades but what if, instead of mimicking their creators, they instead mimicked our prehistoric ancestors?
Source: Raptor legs & human hips: Giant leap for walking robots — RT Viral
Tarot Contemplation – The High Priestess
From the Hermit to the High Priestess … Continue your inner retrospection: trust your inner wisdom. What you most need to know today you will find within yourself. Answers will come to you if you can quiet your mind. Seek a quiet, solitary place and just listen to the voice that comes from deep inside you. Spend time in solitude and silence. Pay attention to your dreams. Trust your intuition. Notice synchronicity as you go through your days. Look for the answers you seek within yourself. Practice spending time in meditation so that you can hear your inner voice and tune in to your own rhythms.
Reality Bytes: The Dark Origins Of Valentine’s Day : NPR
Valentine’s Day is a time to celebrate romance and love and kissy-face fealty. But the ancient Romans had bloodier, drunker and more naked notions to mark the occasion.
Hālau 'Aha Hui Lānākila 