While some of you are waxing rapt about opera ( not
that there's anything wrong with that :-), I woke up
in a great mood this morning with this song going
through my head in glorious stereo. Nice way to wake
up. I always loved this version of Sam Cooke's old
classic, partly because I've always
Not everybody's cuppa tea (or, given the singer, whiskey),
but definitely mine. As I said before, I'm a sucker for
what Gram Parsons used to call high mountain harmony,
two or more voices taking old melodies and soaring into
the stratosphere with them. Few have ever done this as
well as Gram did
The Brain is a Transducer of Consciousness
That allows for higher states of consciousness
That experiences the totality of life.
Higher states of consciousness are your birthright.
http://www.globalcountry.org/videos/#video=Ryx1iz1ZlSM
-Buck
Couldn't agree more Barry. I'm a huge fan of both artists. Enjoy this one as my
contribution to the Harmony that is Wednesday on FFL:
http://youtu.be/_xX5XY49dSU
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, turquoiseb no_reply@... wrote:
Not everybody's cuppa tea (or, given the singer, whiskey),
update on Reducing Tension in the Middle East
Dear Colleagues,
Our Op-Ed piece on creating peace in the Middle East and throughout the
world through large coherence creating groups practicing the
Transcendental Meditation programs has now been published in 52 national and
regional online
Thanks turq and gull for great rise and shine songs. I think Emmylou spent
time in DC area getting famous. As for Wonderful World, here's a great movie
version of it though the tech quality is lacking. I still wish Harrison Ford
had won the Oscar for his Witness character John Book.
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, laughinggull108 no_reply@... wrote:
Couldn't agree more Barry. I'm a huge fan of both artists.
Enjoy this one as my contribution to the Harmony that is
Wednesday on FFL:
http://youtu.be/_xX5XY49dSU
Lovely song, and lovely tribute to her mentor and
Thanks Barry for the background...I could listen all day to the stories you
must have hidden in that brain of yours. (Ever thought of writing a book in
that vein?) Now you've got me going! Consider this my last contribution for
today (at least 'til I get home from work) for the Wednesday that
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, laughinggull108 no_reply@... wrote:
Thanks Barry for the background...I could listen all day to
the stories you must have hidden in that brain of yours.
(Ever thought of writing a book in that vein?) Now you've
got me going! Consider this my last
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, turquoiseb no_reply@... wrote:
Here is a cut from the aforementioned (and unknown to most
people) folkie Steve Gillette, *much* later in life. He
and his wife (I think) Cindy perform his most famous song,
originally made famous by Ian Sylvia Tyson. I
History shows that political resolutions cannot be achieved while tensions
remain high. Deep-rooted ethnic and national stresses embedded in the
collective consciousness of a region are at the basis of conflict, as in all
conflicts worldwide. Unless these stresses are rooted out, destruction
I've heard that too - David Spector who now teaches something called Natural
Stress Relief said that's one of the reasons he stopped teaching TM - I'd like
to know the details on this too - this was one of the things that alienated a
lot of long term meditators - tho the folks who believed he
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, raunchydog raunchydog@... wrote:
Juliette scored 30.35 for 1st Place in the Gymnastics Intra-Team Competition
at Fairfield Parks Rec. She placed in all events: Trampoline 2nd; Floor
Exercise 2nd; Balance Beam 3rd; Parallel Bars 3rd; Vault 1st.
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Susan wayback71@... wrote:
Emily - just catching up on the last day or so on FFL. Most scientists agree
that we humans have made climate change happen much faster than it would have
otherwise - at the very least we have a big part in the process.
[fbPhotosSnowliftCaption]
Emily Judy, thanks for watching. Taking videos and editing Juliette's
progress has been a lot of fun. She watches them and critiques herself, That
sucks or I can't bare to watch. She doesn't settle for less than her best,
she's an 8-year old perfectionist. Her funniest comment is always about
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, mjackson74 mjackson74@... wrote:
I have heard that MMY said in the 1990's that the TM folks should only be
teaching TM to the wealthy of the world. Does anyone know when and under what
circumstances he said that and exactly what he said?
It was part
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, salyavin808 fintlewoodlewix@... wrote:
David Lynch was on the first millionaires course and came out of
the TM closet shortly after.
Minor correction: he was on the third course, not the first.
Either way he musta liked it a whole lot
From: Alex Stanley j_alexander_stan...@yahoo.com
To: FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, December 5, 2012 11:04 AM
Subject: [FairfieldLife] Re: Billionaires Club
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com,
Laptop seizures by US government highlight 9/11-era climate of fear
The treatment of dissidents is the true measure of how free a society
is: consider today's examples from the US
* [Glenn Greenwald]
http://www.guardian.co.uk/profile/glenn-greenwald
*
* Glenn Greenwald
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, turquoiseb no_reply@... wrote:
Not everybody's cuppa tea (or, given the singer, whiskey),
but definitely mine. As I said before, I'm a sucker for
what Gram Parsons used to call high mountain harmony,
two or more voices taking old melodies and soaring into
Realized recently that some of my favorite musical pieces are the original
soundtracks of movies. For example, Year of Living Dangerously, the fantastic
soundtrack by Vangelis begins on this trailer when Sigourney Weaver appears.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2k9d0c4sAM
Please forgive my ignorance being relatively new here - I take it you no longer
work for the TMO?
From: salyavin808 fintlewoodle...@mail.com
To: FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, December 5, 2012 11:38 AM
Subject: [FairfieldLife] Re:
Here's a good introduction as to why:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2DNJOPMRKA
As the video suggested, Mars has to be terraformed first by warming up the
planet. That means earthlings would have to build factories over there to
encourage climate change similar to what we are now
I sometimes have favorite pieces of music playing internally during TMSP. It
doesn't bother me at all. I figure the right brain is getting a chance to
express and get balanced. Especially good after all the left brain activity of
posting on FFL (-:
From:
I wrote this piece below and have been e-mailing individually to a number of
scholarly folks who I met at an academic meeting studying Utopian and communal
groups that I attended recently out in upstate New York. I came away with
about 50 business cards from scholars who I met and talked with
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, salyavin808 fintlewoodlewix@... wrote:
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Alex Stanley j_alexander_stanley@
wrote:
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, salyavin808 fintlewoodlewix@
wrote:
David Lynch was on the first
On 12/05/2012 04:18 AM, turquoiseb wrote:
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, laughinggull108 no_reply@... wrote:
Couldn't agree more Barry. I'm a huge fan of both artists.
Enjoy this one as my contribution to the Harmony that is
Wednesday on FFL:
http://youtu.be/_xX5XY49dSU
Lovely song,
Attack of the 50 Foot Cheerleader is hilarious and a take off on 1950s
sci-fi films especially the ones by Roger Corman. And maybe that's
because Corman produced this one and he even has a cameo role in it
along with John Landis. It also stars Sean Young, Treat Williams, Ted
Raimi and a
Thanks for the heads-up -- I was thinking it was cheap-ass schlock.
Is it along the lines of Mars Attacks! vibe-wise?
Edg
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Bhairitu noozguru@... wrote:
Attack of the 50 Foot Cheerleader is hilarious and a take off on 1950s
sci-fi films especially the
H the story of Abraham comes to mind. Better get the Arabs to meditate
to eliminate *that* stress. Seems Abraham had to banish Hagar and Ishmael from
the community for being trouble makers. Ishmael went on to become the *father*
of the Arabs. Isaac became the father of Israel.
And he almost by a day made to the ripe old age of 92. He's a local boy
being born in nearby Concord, California. I met him a couple times and
hung out with Joe Morello a bit. Brubeck popularized jazz in the 1950s
with Take Five way back when people were phobic of the music.
Here is the new
I would say that Mars Attacks! did come to mind during film. I was
also a fan of a lot of this genre during the 50s and 60s. It's
definitely a spoof on the films that Corman produced. Good actors not
schlock at all. Regarding Mars Attacks I always laugh when I think of
how they finally did
Galaxy Quest, a wonderful parody of sci fi movies but sweet too and with
wonderful characters and story line.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_tm38I26Gg
From: Bhairitu noozg...@sbcglobal.net
To: FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, December 5,
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Share Long sharelong60@... wrote:
Realized recently that some of my favorite musical pieces are the original
soundtracks of movies. For example, Year of Living Dangerously, the
fantastic soundtrack by Vangelis begins on this trailer when Sigourney
That's a good summary. But if the scholars didn't know about TM and Fairfield,
I'd be interested in knowing what were the
Utopian/spiritual/intentional/communal groups that they did discuss, especially
those currently in existence. Where are these groups located? Who are they?
--- In
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Bhairitu noozguru@... wrote:
I would say that Mars Attacks! did come to mind during film. I was
also a fan of a lot of this genre during the 50s and 60s. It's
definitely a spoof on the films that Corman produced. Good actors not
schlock at all.
Looks like those Sumarians couldn't master the electric car either!
From: John jr_...@yahoo.com
To: FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, December 4, 2012 5:22 PM
Subject: [FairfieldLife] Drought May Have Killed Sumerian Language
This goes
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Alex Stanley j_alexander_stanley@...
wrote:
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, salyavin808 fintlewoodlewix@ wrote:
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Alex Stanley j_alexander_stanley@
wrote:
--- In
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Michael Jackson mjackson74@... wrote:
Please forgive my ignorance being relatively new here - I take it you no
longer work for the TMO?
No, this wouldn't be the ideal place to hang around if I was ;-)
would probably get questions asked as to my
Here's the end theme, also beautiful vintage Vangelis. But with some cosmic
visuals.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7piGHeUUS0E
From: awoelflebater no_re...@yahoogroups.com
To: FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, December 5, 2012 12:09 PM
Seriously dude, Barry or Billie or Cecil, or whatever your name is, wtf are you
challenging me for?
I don't challenge you, except to state my opinions. You got a different
opinion? bfd, so to speak. I owe you nothing, and vice versa. Deal, and
sometimes, just STFU and listen.
--- In
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, doctordumbass@... no_reply@... wrote:
Seriously dude, Barry or Billie or Cecil, or whatever your
name is, wtf are you challenging me for?
I don't challenge you, except to state my opinions. You
got a different opinion? bfd, so to speak. I owe you
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Share Long sharelong60@... wrote:
Galaxy Quest, a wonderful parody of sci fi movies but sweet too and with
wonderful characters and story line.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_tm38I26Gg
Thoroughly enjoyed Galaxy Quest, can you go wrong with Alan
I disagree - putting people in imagined boxes to your satisfaction, is not the
same as knowing the truth - whatevz. Peace, out.
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, turquoiseb no_reply@... wrote:
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, doctordumbass@ no_reply@ wrote:
Seriously dude, Barry
Rumors that film star Ashley Judd is considering a run for Senate in her
native Kentucky are solidifying. Politico reported Tuesday that Judd has
spoken to Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and a Democratic pollster about
a possible challenge to Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY). Judd, an unabashed
Saw this earlier - Simply awesome - loved her in anything she's done - intense
- hope she makes it.
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Bhairitu noozguru@... wrote:
Rumors that film star Ashley Judd is considering a run for Senate in her
native Kentucky are solidifying. Politico reported
The David Lynch Foundation raises funds and provide grants for the
implementation of scientifically proven stress-reducing modalities, including
Transcendental Meditation, for such at-risk populations.
http://www.charitybuzz.com/auctions/dlf
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, salyavin808 fintlewoodlewix@... wrote:
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Alex Stanley j_alexander_stanley@
wrote:
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, salyavin808 fintlewoodlewix@
wrote:
--- In
Maharishi Yoga Asanas: Vedic Exercise to Enliven Mind-Body Coordination to
Support Pure Awareness, the State of Yoga
http://elearning.mum.edu/maharishi-yoga-asanas-online-course.php
He was ahead of his time. Even today, most people find it hard to play and
appreciate Take Five. Musicians today would hardly think of composing a song
in 9/8 beat as he did in Blue Rondo.
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Bhairitu noozguru@... wrote:
And he almost by a day made to
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, nablusoss1008 no_reply@... wrote:
The David Lynch Foundation raises funds and provide grants for the
implementation of scientifically proven stress-reducing modalities, including
Transcendental Meditation, for such at-risk populations.
That's going to be a tough row to hoe. She will be going against an
established Republican in Mitch McConnel. Also, Kentucky is one of the loyal
Red states in the national political spectrum.
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Bhairitu noozguru@... wrote:
Rumors that film star Ashley
Apparently so! The best they could do was invent the Baghdad battery. Even
then, they couldn't light up the world.
JR
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Mike Dixon mdixon.6569@... wrote:
Looks like those Sumarians couldn't master the electric car either!
Benjamin Creme:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B51IMrFnDKk
She's a potential member of the USA Olympic team. Also, kudos to Cheetos
Productions for an outstanding film presentation.
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, raunchydog raunchydog@... wrote:
Juliette scored 30.35 for 1st Place in the Gymnastics Intra-Team Competition
at Fairfield Parks
The Mayan civilization collapsed before the Spaniards came. However, it is
true that many Indians died because of diseases brought by the Conquistadores.
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, nablusoss1008 no_reply@... wrote:
Benjamin Creme:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B51IMrFnDKk
We have here the coming of Big Brother with a different twist. The terrorists
have made it obligatory for governments to take active measures to protect
lives and its way of living.
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, salyavin808 fintlewoodlewix@... wrote:
Laptop seizures by US
She's sharp as a tack. Recently got a Harvard degree. Wouldn't it be cool if
she bumped McConnell (who always looks severely constipated)?
From: FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com [mailto:FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com]
On Behalf Of Bhairitu
Sent: Wednesday, December 05, 2012 2:02 PM
To:
Congratulations RD! I can feel the love and pride that you have for your
grandchild (grandchildren?). Is she going to be the US's next Gabbie and have
Alicia Keyes write a song about her (i.e. This Girl is on Fire, that I
absolutely love)?
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, raunchydog
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Share Long sharelong60@... wrote:
Here's the end theme, also beautiful vintage Vangelis. But with some cosmic
visuals.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7piGHeUUS0E
Yes, this is a great segment as well, I'm glad you posted the link because
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Rick Archer rick@... wrote:
She's sharp as a tack. Recently got a Harvard degree. Wouldn't it be cool if
she bumped McConnell (who always looks severely constipated)?
Now that you've mentioned it. She's actually prettier than McConnel by a
longshot.
No they aren't - its just bullshit PR to make it look like they have a wider
range of modalities to offer people - unless they are slyly referring to the
ancillary programs of the TMO - you know, levitation, Hindu fire offerings,
climbing into a house through the east facing window cuz the
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, John jr_esq@... wrote:
The Mayan civilization collapsed before the Spaniards came. However, it is
true that many Indians died because of diseases brought by the Conquistadores.
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, nablusoss1008 no_reply@ wrote:
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, turquoiseb no_reply@... wrote:
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, turquoiseb no_reply@ wrote:
Not everybody's cuppa tea (or, given the singer, whiskey),
but definitely mine. As I said before, I'm a sucker for
what Gram Parsons used to call high
Have you even bothered to look at the David Lynch Foundation website? They are
doing an amazing amount of good work. You seem locked into a childish cynicism
that helps nothing and nobody, not even yourself.
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Michael Jackson mjackson74@... wrote:
No they
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Bhairitu noozguru@... wrote:
Rumors that film star Ashley Judd is considering a run for Senate in her
native Kentucky are solidifying. Politico reported Tuesday that Judd has
spoken to Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and a Democratic pollster about
a
I agree Share on that piece of music from Year of Living Dangerously.
Hauntingly beautiful, to say the least. And Linda Hunt...WOW! Here's a better
clip where the music comes through loud and clear:
http://youtu.be/vsBOxDM_Vek
Thanks for the reminder...
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com,
Another excellent find Share, and one of my all-time favorites, sci fi or
otherwise. So much heart shown through in that movie...I never tire of
watching it. Funny too!
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Share Long sharelong60@... wrote:
Galaxy Quest, a wonderful parody of sci fi movies
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0_nuvPKIi8
I have looked at it quite a bit - I was merely pointing out that as far as I
can see, they only use TM as their modality - and if you believe that the Big M
was a great guy and all he did was and is good I can't help you - I know the
Lynch Foundation being a front for the TMO is gonna say they
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, laughinggull108 no_reply@... wrote:
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, turquoiseb no_reply@ wrote:
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, turquoiseb no_reply@ wrote:
Not everybody's cuppa tea (or, given the singer, whiskey),
but definitely
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, feste37 feste37@... wrote:
Have you even bothered to look at the David Lynch Foundation website? They
are doing an amazing amount of good work. You seem locked into a childish
cynicism that helps nothing and nobody, not even yourself.
Bingo !
Thanks for this link. I liked seeing his kindly face.
Mr Crème, not too bad at fantasy himself, seems to have hit it well on the head
this time. All the same I am laying in generator petrol to help run things,
just in case!
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Xenophaneros Anartaxius
anartaxius@... wrote:
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Susan wayback71@ wrote:
Emily - just catching up on the last day or so on FFL. Most scientists
agree that we humans have made climate change happen much faster
Many words, no wisdom.
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Michael Jackson mjackson74@... wrote:
I have looked at it quite a bit - I was merely pointing out that as far as I
can see, they only use TM as their modality - and if you believe that the Big
M was a great guy and all he did was
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, nablusoss1008 no_reply@... wrote:
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, feste37 feste37@ wrote:
Have you even bothered to look at the David Lynch Foundation website? They
are doing an amazing amount of good work. You seem locked into a childish
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, feste37 feste37@... wrote:
That's a good summary.
Thanks. It is interesting that you responded first to this. I actually was
thinking of asking you to help me edit this particular paper for this
particular scholarly audience. I pushed ahead anyway
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--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, David fiskedavid@... wrote:
Thanks for this link. I liked seeing his kindly face.
Mr Crème, not too bad at fantasy himself, seems to have hit it well on the
head this time. All the same I am laying in generator petrol to help run
things, just in case!
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Michael Jackson mjackson74@... wrote:
snip
Apologies to those who like Wednesday to be reserved for
things other than this.
For the record:
There are a few here who think it's fun to pretend there
is some sort of group preference or even group agreement
Wonderful performances.
That mad scene should be a snap-shot for men
thinking these divas would be simple to deal with
by a fool - a snap-shot of their own bloody corpse
that is.
Feste, be warned. They wouldn't just cut your
heart out but also put a grenade under your
body to greet anyone
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Share Long sharelong60@... wrote:
I sometimes have favorite pieces of music playing internally
during TMSP. It doesn't bother me at all.
Just another thought.
snip
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, turquoiseb no_reply@ wrote:
Those of a
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, emptybill emptybill@... wrote:
Wonderful performances.
That mad scene should be a snap-shot for men
thinking these divas would be simple to deal with
by a fool - a snap-shot of their own bloody corpse
that is.
Feste, be warned. They wouldn't just
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Michael Jackson mjackson74@... wrote:
I have looked at it quite a bit - I was merely pointing out that as far as I
can see, they only use TM as their modality - and if you believe that the Big
M was a great guy and all he did was and is good I can't
and sometimes it is not noise at all - though whatever it is, as you say, it
can be transcended easily, just as I got rid of my hiccups last night - lol -
used the [TM] mantra to drop below the impulse causing them, and that, as they
say, was that.
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com,
I used to have a piece of paper with the asanas, as taught at residence
courses, drawn out, including the sequence, and timing. Do you know of a link
to it, on-line? If not, no worries.
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, nablusoss1008 no_reply@... wrote:
Maharishi Yoga Asanas: Vedic
Hey, Doc. This is the first time I heard of anyone other than me say they use
the TM mantra to get rid of hiccups. It's something I discovered as a new
meditator. I rarely get hiccups but when I do, it works rather quickly.
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, doctordumbass@... no_reply@...
Meditation brought an inner sunshine back into my life
http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/health/2012/1204/1224327432119.html
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Buck wrote:
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, feste37 feste37@ wrote:
That's a good summary.
Thanks. It is interesting that you responded first to this. I actually was
thinking of asking you to help me edit this particular paper for
Cool! Also works for dispelling insomnia, and persistent illusions.:-)
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, raunchydog raunchydog@... wrote:
Hey, Doc. This is the first time I heard of anyone other than me say they use
the TM mantra to get rid of hiccups. It's something I discovered as a new
He appears to be confident in escaping the Belize police who wanted to question
him about the murder of his neighbor. We'll find out how this story ends
sooner or later.
http://abcnews.go.com/Blotter/john-mcafee-arrested-guatemala-entering-country-illegally/story?id=17884312
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