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.

Source: 1,300-Year-Old Antidepressant Pills Discovered in Ancient Center for Drug Production in Turkey | Ancient Origins

Daily Words of the Buddha for February 13, 2017

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Pāli Word a Day for February 13, 2017 — ākāsati — to shine

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

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 […]

Source: Say Goodbye To Vertigo, Lupus, Fibromyalgia, Arthritis, Chronic Fatigue, Thyroid Problems And Much More!

Daily Words of the Buddha for February 12, 2017

Pāli Word a Day for February 12, 2017  --  tappetar — one who satisfies, a giver of good things
Pāli Word a Day for February 12, 2017 —  tappetar — one who satisfies, a giver of good things

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

Shamanic Totem Appearance – Lion (leadership)

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Lion says to you: “Be bold and take a position of leadership. People need you!”

The spirit of the Lion, as King of the animals, is the quintessential image of leadership.  The Lion is saying to you that it is now your time to take a leadership position!  A real leader is not just a dictator imposing his views on others.  A real leader is a central point, a coordinator and a facilitator who understands the strengths and weaknesses of everyone.  He can then assign roles, depending on the skills of each individual, allowing everyone to express their unique talents.  Being a leader requires empathy, humility and common sense because “the needs of the Many outweigh the needs of the one”.  You have all those qualities, so don’t be shy.  It’s your time to accept your full potential as a leader.

Daily Words of the Buddha for February 11, 2017

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Pāli Word a Day for February 11, 2017 – anamatagga — without beginning or end, epithet of saṃsāra “whose beginning and end are alike unthinkable”.

Dānañca, peyyavajjañca,
atthacariyā ca yā idha,
samānattatā ca dhammesu,
tattha tattha yathārahaṃ;
ete kho saṅgahā loke
rathassāṇīva yāyato.

Generosity, kind words,
doing a good turn for others,
and treating all people alike:
these bonds of sympathy are to the world
what the linchpin is to the chariot wheel.

Jātaka 20
Gemstones of the Good Dhamma, compiled and translated by Ven. S. Dhammika

Rare Lunar Eclipse During Leo: Prepare For a Huge Energy Shift On February 11, 2017

In just a few short days there will be a lunar eclipse taking place and right along with it a major shift will also be occurring. Lunar eclipses occur when the sun, Earth, and moon all line up in that respective order. As the moon passes behind our planet and enters into the Earth’s umbra, its shadow, the resulting alignment causes the shadow to fall upon the moon, making it noticeably appear a few shades darker.

Source: Rare Lunar Eclipse During Leo: Prepare For a Huge Energy Shift On February 11, 2017

Latest Research on CBD Oil Offers New Hope for Healing Leaky Gut Syndrome and Autoimmune Disorders | Wake Up World

Emerging research has found that cannabinoids minimize the intestinal permeability and inflammation of a leaky gut, the underlying cause of most autoimmune disorders …

By contributing writer Carolanne Wright

Source: Latest Research on CBD Oil Offers New Hope for Healing Leaky Gut Syndrome and Autoimmune Disorders | Wake Up World

Health:   Say Goodbye to Arthritis with The Help of These Natural Remedies! – Secretly Healthy

One of the most common afflictions and diseases that happens to many people regardless of age is arthritis. That is an inflammatory disease that attacks the joints and can cause pain and swelling even stiffness. The symptoms can be mild but in some severe cases they can even disable you from doing your daily chore …

Source: Say Goodbye to Arthritis with The Help of These Natural Remedies! – Secretly Healthy

Health and Healing:  Man with severe parkinson’s takes cannabis oil and his life is changed forever [WATCH] | Minds

Nearly cured, it seems.If you met Larry Smith after he had treated himself with cannabis, you wouldn’t know that he has suffered from intense Parkinson’s disease for nearly 20 years.  His symptoms have included severe dyskinesia (uncontrolled movements), loss of voice and tremors, though, with the treatment he becomes totally relaxed.A clip from the documentary Ride With Larry, about Smith and his extraordinary efforts to address his illness and raise awareness has gone viral across the net, showing the amazing change he experiences when using cannabis.  He, simply, puts a drop of cannabis oil under his tongue and within a short period his involuntary movement ceases; he stops shaking and is able to speak normally.  This is, quite literally, a life saver.  Watch it happen …

Source: Man with severe parkinson’s takes cannabis oil and his life is changed forever [WATCH] | Minds

Meditation (9 hours!):  OM SO HUM Mantra sung by CHOIR ** EXTREMELY POWERFUL ** Mantra Meditation Music ॐ M1012 – YouTube

MEDITATION: OM SO HUM
(9 hours … play this in the background at home or while you sleep!)

So Hum is derived from Sanskrit and literally means “I am That” . it means identifying oneself with the universe or ultimate reality. As we meditate on this, we realize that we are all one, we have all come from one Infinite Source, and a part (Ansh) of that infinite source is present in all of us. We are all connected.

“You are the same as I am” OM is the sound of universe. Om So Hum ~ I am the universe, I am part of it, I am connected to that Infinite source.

See you folks on the Astral … Flying high on the Wings of OMMM!

Forget Folk Remedies, Medieval Europe Spawned a Golden Age of Medical Theory | Ancient Origins

It’s often said that there was no tradition of scientific medicine in medieval times. According to the usual narrative of the history of progress, medicine in the European Middle Ages – from around the 5th to the 15th centuries – was a formless mass of superstition and folk remedies; the very antithesis of science.

Source: Forget Folk Remedies, Medieval Europe Spawned a Golden Age of Medical Theory | Ancient Origins