[FairfieldLife] Re: Space Euphoria and the Overview Effect
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, aztjbailey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have experienced only a few instances of altered-state bliss in either TM or Ishaya Ascension Attitude practice and it sounds like, from this article, all you need is to get off planet! Beam me UP! http://www.dailygalaxy.com/my_weblog/2008/05/space-euphoria.html Interesting article, sounds like Ed Mitchell really took the flight. I used to want to be the first yogic flyer in space. Ah, how ambitious I was! There was a reason though, I always noticed, and had loads of others confirm it, that meditating on a plane is one of the best experiences. So much more pure and total. Never knew why, TMer ideas like being away from the disruptive lack of coherence in the general population didn't convince me, I thought it might be more to do with low cabin pressure, but if Ed and others have a really good hit just from being out there, maybe there is something else going on. I volunteer for any research.
[FairfieldLife] Re: The Gasoline Mafia TestifiesNOT Mafia
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, boo_lives [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Richard J. Williams willytex@ wrote: John wrote: The reasons for the oil cost increase are plain and simple-- the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. So, how, exactly, has the war in Iraq and Afghanistan caused an increase in oil costs in the U.S.? Does the U.S. import very much oil from Iraq or Afghanistan? Whether the US imports its oil from there or not is irrelevant. The price of oil is set by global markets not by the particular countries you import from. According to Dow Jones, Iraq's crude oil exports are significantly higher in 2008 than they were at this point in 2007; oil exports have risen 22%. So what?? - the relevant period is pre-war vs now - even with 2008 increases oil production in iraq is still far below pre war levels so the war has been a slight contributor to the rapid price increase over the past several yrs. Still this is small potatoes- oil price is increasing because global production can't keep up with rapidly increasing world demand and bush admin. has done nothing to reduce demand here or strong arm the saudis, which he has the military leverage to do. Richard, Boo is making good points here which cannot be ignored in analyzing the increase of oil. However, most people are still ignoring the fact that the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are consuming the oil that otherwise would have been used throughout the world for peaceful purposes. Just recently, two economists have estimated that the true cost of the war has been deliberately underestimated by the Pentagon. If all the costs were included, such as rehabilitation costs of veterans, the total costs of the wars would reach up to 13 trillion dollars. Similarly, there are hidden effects that the wars are creating which contribute to the increase of oil. For one, I believe other countries in the world are hoarding oil in anticipation of energy crisis. As such, the price of oil has gone up which follows the law of supply and demand in economics. Secondly, the OPEC nations are not going to change their production quotas, despite of what Bush is demanding, in order to capitalize on the profits that the current situation is providing for the member nations. In conclusion, Bush really screwed up the entire US and world economy with his flawed decision to invade Iraq. What we are experiencing now are the effects of a MAJOR error of judgement. If Bush was a corporate executive, his ass would have fired a long time ago. As MMY would say, you reap what you sow. JR
[FairfieldLife] Re: Thought police.
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Hugo [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Bhairitu noozguru@ wrote: Yesterday I mentioned the BBC 1980 Brave New World which can be found on Google (both US and UK): http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-3536993421073315692 It is startling to see how close we've come to the Brave New World. Think about how many store clerks these days actually behave like the Gammas in the show. Thanks for the link! I had no idea the there was a movie of BNW, it's always been one of my favourite books, I used to try and explain to people why most of it had already come true, but they never got it. A warning. I downloaded it and started watching it last night, and then checked out its entry on the IMDB, where the general consensus among reviewers was, Arguably the worst film ever made of a novel. They have a point. The acting and dialogue are wooden and forced, and the profundity of some of Huxley's concepts have been lowered to the lowest common denominator. I may or may not finish it. It's of interest pri- marily if you knew the novel and want a short refresher course in its concepts. But at the same time it's a little like preparing your high school book report by reading a Classics Comic Book of War and Peace instead of reading the novel.
[FairfieldLife] Re: Space Euphoria and the Overview Effect
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, aztjbailey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have experienced only a few instances of altered-state bliss in either TM or Ishaya Ascension Attitude practice and it sounds like, from this article, all you need is to get off planet! Beam me UP! http://www.dailygalaxy.com/my_weblog/2008/05/space-euphoria.html If you enjoyed this article, you would probably enjoy checking out a big, glossy book called The Home Planet. http://www.amazon.com/Home-Planet-Outer-Space-Photography/dp/0201550954/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8s=booksqid=1211442559sr=1-1 http://tinyurl.com/5v45pz It's large-scale photos of the Earth taken from space, most of them shot with Hasselblads, so the quality of the images is stunning. But what makes the book more interesting is that all of the words in this book about space are written by people who have been there -- either American or Russian astronauts. And it's pretty fascinating. In *both* space programs, individuality and personality were carefully screened *out* in potential astronauts. The space agencies essentially wanted test pilots who were more like robots than human beings; they wanted to be sure they would follow orders and press button A when they were told to push button A, with no questions asked and no daydreaming or gazing out the windows going on. And then you read the words of the astronauts themselves. It's as if the journey into space turned these hardened rocket nerds into philosophers and poets. Very inspiring. Some small versions of the photos and some short quotes from the astronauts can be seen at: http://www.solarviews.com/eng/earthsp.htm
[FairfieldLife] Re: Thought police.
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, TurquoiseB [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Hugo richardhughes103@ wrote: --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Bhairitu noozguru@ wrote: Yesterday I mentioned the BBC 1980 Brave New World which can be found on Google (both US and UK): http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-3536993421073315692 It is startling to see how close we've come to the Brave New World. Think about how many store clerks these days actually behave like the Gammas in the show. Thanks for the link! I had no idea the there was a movie of BNW, it's always been one of my favourite books, I used to try and explain to people why most of it had already come true, but they never got it. A warning. I downloaded it and started watching it last night, and then checked out its entry on the IMDB, where the general consensus among reviewers was, Arguably the worst film ever made of a novel. They have a point. The acting and dialogue are wooden and forced, and the profundity of some of Huxley's concepts have been lowered to the lowest common denominator. I may or may not finish it. It's of interest pri- marily if you knew the novel and want a short refresher course in its concepts. But at the same time it's a little like preparing your high school book report by reading a Classics Comic Book of War and Peace instead of reading the novel. No Oscars then ;-) I had a skim through and it looked like a very literal interpretation, and somewhat overcooking the deadness of the people of the new world, or maybe that's just bad acting.
[FairfieldLife] Re: Space Euphoria and the Overview Effect
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, TurquoiseB [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, aztjbailey aztjbailey@ wrote: I have experienced only a few instances of altered-state bliss in either TM or Ishaya Ascension Attitude practice and it sounds like, from this article, all you need is to get off planet! Beam me UP! http://www.dailygalaxy.com/my_weblog/2008/05/space-euphoria.html If you enjoyed this article, you would probably enjoy checking out a big, glossy book called The Home Planet. http://www.amazon.com/Home-Planet-Outer-Space- Photography/dp/0201550954/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1? ie=UTF8s=booksqid=1211442559sr=1-1 http://tinyurl.com/5v45pz It's large-scale photos of the Earth taken from space, most of them shot with Hasselblads, so the quality of the images is stunning. But what makes the book more interesting is that all of the words in this book about space are written by people who have been there -- either American or Russian astronauts. And it's pretty fascinating. In *both* space programs, individuality and personality were carefully screened *out* in potential astronauts. The space agencies essentially wanted test pilots who were more like robots than human beings; they wanted to be sure they would follow orders and press button A when they were told to push button A, with no questions asked and no daydreaming or gazing out the windows going on. And then you read the words of the astronauts themselves. It's as if the journey into space turned these hardened rocket nerds into philosophers and poets. Very inspiring. Some small versions of the photos and some short quotes from the astronauts can be seen at: http://www.solarviews.com/eng/earthsp.htm Thanks for the links, fantastic photos. I couldn't get enough shots like that. I shall nip down to a bookstore and have a browse at the Home Planet. I can return the favour and recommend this, it's a most gripping and inspiring tale indeed: http://www.amazon.com/Men-Earth-Buzz-Aldrin/dp/0553053744 Buzz Aldrins book about his involvement in the space programme. It's a must read, not only does it give you an idea of the bravery and determination but you really get an idea of the immensity of what they were doing philosophically. Mans first step off the Eart. Buzz thought that after he'd seen the Earth from space, that all world leaders, religious or political should go up there and look down, he thinks the perspective gained would end all wars. Or if that doesn't work we could send them up and leave them there. Buzz was also the first person to go outside the capsule, until then the view was through the tiny windows, his description of floating out through the hatch and seeing the world as being just a blue marble floating in nothingness and seeing night and day as just a straight line, meteors shooting from light to dark in the night sky over Africa, it's sheer poetry. He must have one awesome sense of perspective.
Re: [FairfieldLife] Jack Canfield Mark Victor Hansen in Fairfield Thurs May 22
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[FairfieldLife] Re: Space Euphoria and the Overview Effect
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Hugo [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, TurquoiseB no_reply@ wrote: http://www.dailygalaxy.com/my_weblog/2008/05/space-euphoria.html If you enjoyed this article, you would probably enjoy checking out a big, glossy book called The Home Planet. http://www.amazon.com/Home-Planet-Outer-Space-Photography/dp/0201550954/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8s=booksqid=1211442559sr=1-1 http://tinyurl.com/5v45pz It's large-scale photos of the Earth taken from space, most of them shot with Hasselblads, so the quality of the images is stunning. But what makes the book more interesting is that all of the words in this book about space are written by people who have been there -- either American or Russian astronauts. And it's pretty fascinating. In *both* space programs, individuality and personality were carefully screened *out* in potential astronauts. The space agencies essentially wanted test pilots who were more like robots than human beings; they wanted to be sure they would follow orders and press button A when they were told to push button A, with no questions asked and no daydreaming or gazing out the windows going on. And then you read the words of the astronauts themselves. It's as if the journey into space turned these hardened rocket nerds into philosophers and poets. Very inspiring. Some small versions of the photos and some short quotes from the astronauts can be seen at: http://www.solarviews.com/eng/earthsp.htm Thanks for the links, fantastic photos. I couldn't get enough shots like that. I shall nip down to a bookstore and have a browse at the Home Planet. If it's still available. Amazon listed only new and remaindered versions. But they were on the whole very cheap, compared to the original price. The descriptions of their experiences by the people who've been in space were truly in- spiring. On the whole, the Russians were more poetic, but the Americans weren't bad, either. I can return the favour and recommend this, it's a most gripping and inspiring tale indeed: http://www.amazon.com/Men-Earth-Buzz-Aldrin/dp/0553053744 Buzz Aldrins book about his involvement in the space programme. It's a must read, not only does it give you an idea of the bravery and determination but you really get an idea of the immensity of what they were doing philosophically. Mans first step off the Eart. It's even more impressive if you've been to the Smithsonian and seen some of the early spaceships. They are sheet metal held together with rivets. These guys had major cojones. Buzz thought that after he'd seen the Earth from space, that all world leaders, religious or political should go up there and look down, he thinks the perspective gained would end all wars. Or if that doesn't work we could send them up and leave them there. Buzz was also the first person to go outside the capsule, until then the view was through the tiny windows, his description of floating out through the hatch and seeing the world as being just a blue marble floating in nothingness and seeing night and day as just a straight line, meteors shooting from light to dark in the night sky over Africa, it's sheer poetry. He must have one awesome sense of perspective. Sounds wonderful. I'll try to check it out. As for the idea of perspective, and of the overview effect, that reminds me yet again of one of my favorite quotes by one of my favorite spiritual teachers, Charlie Chaplin: Life is a tragedy when seen in close-up, but a comedy in long-shot.
Re: [FairfieldLife] Re: Space Euphoria and the Overview Effect
On May 22, 2008, at 5:53 AM, Hugo wrote: Thanks for the links, fantastic photos. I couldn't get enough shots like that. I shall nip down to a bookstore and have a browse at the Home Planet. I can return the favour and recommend this, it's a most gripping and inspiring tale indeed: http://www.amazon.com/Men-Earth-Buzz-Aldrin/dp/0553053744 Buzz Aldrins book about his involvement in the space programme. It's a must read, not only does it give you an idea of the bravery and determination but you really get an idea of the immensity of what they were doing philosophically. Mans first step off the Eart. Buzz thought that after he'd seen the Earth from space, that all world leaders, religious or political should go up there and look down, he thinks the perspective gained would end all wars. Or if that doesn't work we could send them up and leave them there. Buzz was also the first person to go outside the capsule, until then the view was through the tiny windows, his description of floating out through the hatch and seeing the world as being just a blue marble floating in nothingness and seeing night and day as just a straight line, meteors shooting from light to dark in the night sky over Africa, it's sheer poetry. He must have one awesome sense of perspective. Have you tried Google Earth? It's a free application you download and many of the areas in the US are in high resolution. For example in my yard I can see my car, the individual shrubs, etc. And the cool thing is, this satellite imagery is draped over the actual terrain, so you can tilt your view at an angle and see all the hills and valleys.
[FairfieldLife] Re: Space Euphoria and the Overview Effect
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Vaj [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Have you tried Google Earth? It's a free application you download and many of the areas in the US are in high resolution. For example in my yard I can see my car, the individual shrubs, etc. And the cool thing is, this satellite imagery is draped over the actual terrain, so you can tilt your view at an angle and see all the hills and valleys. And it's great fun. Spain is not so high-res, but I just looked at my place and I can see individual palm trees on the beach and the very pavilion in my garden where I am sitting and typing this. Then you just zoom out again until the Earth is a blue-green ball in black space. Definitely a tool to remind us of our relative size and importance in the universe.
[FairfieldLife] Spiritually Hot in Fairfield, Chicken Soup Today
FW: Thursday May 22nd Mark Victor Hansen renowned motivational speaker and Co-Founder of Chicken Soup for the Soul series will be offering a free seminar on the principles of success and prosperity from 2:00 to 4:00 PM at the Sondheim Center. That evening Mark will be joined by Jack Canfield his partner in the Chicken Soup for the Soul series and referred to as Americas #1 Success Coach to receive the Maharishi Award for Prosperity and Progress. They will each be speaking at the awards ceremony as well. It is a rare treat to have both of these men in Fairfield #65533; a place they have long wanted to visit from the great reputation we have for peace, prosperity, creativity and entrepreneurship. Please join me in welcoming them to our community by attending one or both of these events. end paste
[FairfieldLife] Re: Space Euphoria and the Overview Effect
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Vaj [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On May 22, 2008, at 5:53 AM, Hugo wrote: Thanks for the links, fantastic photos. I couldn't get enough shots like that. I shall nip down to a bookstore and have a browse at the Home Planet. I can return the favour and recommend this, it's a most gripping and inspiring tale indeed: http://www.amazon.com/Men-Earth-Buzz-Aldrin/dp/0553053744 Buzz Aldrins book about his involvement in the space programme. It's a must read, not only does it give you an idea of the bravery and determination but you really get an idea of the immensity of what they were doing philosophically. Mans first step off the Eart. Buzz thought that after he'd seen the Earth from space, that all world leaders, religious or political should go up there and look down, he thinks the perspective gained would end all wars. Or if that doesn't work we could send them up and leave them there. Buzz was also the first person to go outside the capsule, until then the view was through the tiny windows, his description of floating out through the hatch and seeing the world as being just a blue marble floating in nothingness and seeing night and day as just a straight line, meteors shooting from light to dark in the night sky over Africa, it's sheer poetry. He must have one awesome sense of perspective. Have you tried Google Earth? It's a free application you download and many of the areas in the US are in high resolution. For example in my yard I can see my car, the individual shrubs, etc. And the cool thing is, this satellite imagery is draped over the actual terrain, so you can tilt your view at an angle and see all the hills and valleys. Yeah I love Google Earth. What a great idea, one of the best things on the net I thought. I can even see what's hanging on my washing line and the shadows of people walking past in the street. I also use it for checking out the terrain for holidays, maps rarely show you how green or hilly a place is. Have you noticed they change the quality though, I can remember looking at the pyramids and Uluru in Australia in stunning detail but it's all a bit fuzzy these days. Hope it's temporary and they make the most of this new super fast broadband they're rolling out.
[FairfieldLife] Re: Space Euphoria and the Overview Effect
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, TurquoiseB [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Hugo richardhughes103@ wrote: --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, TurquoiseB no_reply@ wrote: http://www.dailygalaxy.com/my_weblog/2008/05/space-euphoria.html If you enjoyed this article, you would probably enjoy checking out a big, glossy book called The Home Planet. http://www.amazon.com/Home-Planet-Outer-Space- Photography/dp/0201550954/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1? ie=UTF8s=booksqid=1211442559sr=1-1 http://tinyurl.com/5v45pz It's large-scale photos of the Earth taken from space, most of them shot with Hasselblads, so the quality of the images is stunning. But what makes the book more interesting is that all of the words in this book about space are written by people who have been there -- either American or Russian astronauts. And it's pretty fascinating. In *both* space programs, individuality and personality were carefully screened *out* in potential astronauts. The space agencies essentially wanted test pilots who were more like robots than human beings; they wanted to be sure they would follow orders and press button A when they were told to push button A, with no questions asked and no daydreaming or gazing out the windows going on. And then you read the words of the astronauts themselves. It's as if the journey into space turned these hardened rocket nerds into philosophers and poets. Very inspiring. Some small versions of the photos and some short quotes from the astronauts can be seen at: http://www.solarviews.com/eng/earthsp.htm Thanks for the links, fantastic photos. I couldn't get enough shots like that. I shall nip down to a bookstore and have a browse at the Home Planet. If it's still available. Amazon listed only new and remaindered versions. But they were on the whole very cheap, compared to the original price. The descriptions of their experiences by the people who've been in space were truly in- spiring. On the whole, the Russians were more poetic, but the Americans weren't bad, either. One astronaut, can't remember his name, got a bit too poetic and spaced out. He started going on about shooting stars and ice crystals forming round the capsule, ground control were shouting at him to snap out of it but he ended up missing his re-entry window and was dropped from future missions. I can return the favour and recommend this, it's a most gripping and inspiring tale indeed: http://www.amazon.com/Men-Earth-Buzz-Aldrin/dp/0553053744 Buzz Aldrins book about his involvement in the space programme. It's a must read, not only does it give you an idea of the bravery and determination but you really get an idea of the immensity of what they were doing philosophically. Mans first step off the Eart. It's even more impressive if you've been to the Smithsonian and seen some of the early spaceships. They are sheet metal held together with rivets. These guys had major cojones. That really comes over in the book, like not knowing what was going to happen when you break the sound barrier but doing it anyway, the right stuff for sure. They've got an actual apollo module in the science museum in London, it's pitted and scarred and even melted in places, I look at it and try to imagine what it must have been like coming through the atmosphere in it. But at least they landed in water, the Russians landed in Siberia and the parachutes failed more than they like you to know. Buzz thought that after he'd seen the Earth from space, that all world leaders, religious or political should go up there and look down, he thinks the perspective gained would end all wars. Or if that doesn't work we could send them up and leave them there. Buzz was also the first person to go outside the capsule, until then the view was through the tiny windows, his description of floating out through the hatch and seeing the world as being just a blue marble floating in nothingness and seeing night and day as just a straight line, meteors shooting from light to dark in the night sky over Africa, it's sheer poetry. He must have one awesome sense of perspective. Sounds wonderful. I'll try to check it out. As for the idea of perspective, and of the overview effect, that reminds me yet again of one of my favorite quotes by one of my favorite spiritual teachers, Charlie Chaplin: Life is a tragedy when seen in close-up, but a comedy in long-shot.
[FairfieldLife] Re: Old Relics
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Marek Reavis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Very cool, Off. Are you making yours from a kit that Greenland Kayaks offers, or are you using some other template or kit? I am making it from both a book, called Building the Greenland Kayak by Christopher Cunningham, but also, I have advice from a friend who lives close by, and who has built 3 of them. There is a place in Maine that he went for a week, and they teach you how to make one (which you keep). Then later he made 2 for his sons. They are very cool. Very light (canvass over wood), surprisingly strong and durable, and easily repaired. But most of all, they are the most beautiful and best designed kayaks, as well as being one of the fastest. It will be a lot of work, working on it now and then, but I hope to have the most of it done by September. OffWorld
Re: [FairfieldLife] Helium: Reflections: Maharishi Mahesh Yogi
Nice find. --- Dick Mays [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Ken Chawkin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Interesting! Surprisingly nice article on TM at Helium. Reflections: Maharishi Mahesh Yogi http://www.helium.com/items/962057-maharishi-mahesh-legends-beatles You never know who's here on the course living in Fairfield! To subscribe, send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Or go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FairfieldLife/ and click 'Join This Group!'Yahoo! Groups Links mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
[FairfieldLife] Re: The Gasoline Mafia TestifiesNOT Mafia
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, sparaig [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, boo_lives boo_lives@ wrote: --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Richard J. Williams willytex@ wrote: John wrote: The reasons for the oil cost increase are plain and simple-- the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. So, how, exactly, has the war in Iraq and Afghanistan caused an increase in oil costs in the U.S.? Does the U.S. import very much oil from Iraq or Afghanistan? Whether the US imports its oil from there or not is irrelevant. The price of oil is set by global markets not by the particular countries you import from. According to Dow Jones, Iraq's crude oil exports are significantly higher in 2008 than they were at this point in 2007; oil exports have risen 22%. So what?? - the relevant period is pre-war vs now - even with 2008 increases oil production in iraq is still far below pre war levels so the war has been a slight contributor to the rapid price increase over the past several yrs. Still this is small potatoes- oil price is increasing because global production can't keep up with rapidly increasing world demand and bush admin. has done nothing to reduce demand here or strong arm the saudis, which he has the military leverage to do. Er, are you saying we should threaten to bomb Saudi Arabia if they don't increase production? Of course not, that's your definition of military leverage??? The US has had an agreement with the royal family of saudi arabia since the end of WWII that we'd protect them against internal and external rivals in exchange for reliable and affordable source of oil - plus the saudis buy $$ billions of military equipment from us that they really want - plus we have elite troops on the ground there involved in training the saudi military - plus with the growing strength of Iran and other shiite factions in the region (due to idiot Bush's war), they need US military support to maintain their leverage in regional power plays. Any other admin. besides oilmen bush and cheney would have used this leverage to some extent. Still, even Saudis are having trouble increasing production so the real problem is just plain old global supply and demand. Fact is, W Leeds is correct that we haven't built any new refineries lately. BUT, we haven't even built the ones that have already been authorized many years ago, so to blame it all on Congress and the liberals is a tad of a stretch. Refineries in the US have little to do with the global price of oil. Gasoline isn't rising because of some shortage of refineries in the world - the shortage is the supply of oil coming out of the ground. I don't know why we're hurting more than other countries are (other than those with sweetheart deals with Venezuela, that is), but the fact is that most of the rest of the world is NOT screaming about the high cost of oil quite the same way we are, even though the prices are pretty much the same everywhere (outside those with good relations with Venezuela). One plausible explanation is that more of our economy is dependent on being oil guzzlers so we are more vulnerable to oil-price-fluctuations than the rest of the world, but that only points out our need to stop depending on oil so much. The US is hurting more because we use so much more, that's all - about 5% of world population but 30% of consumption. Plus Europe has had energy taxes for yrs which has encouraged conservation. The rest of the world is hurting, but they're dealing with it better because they don't have republican politicians who don't dare do anything to hurt the profits of their oil company contributors.
[FairfieldLife] Re: Old Relics
Off, when you get done would you upload pictures of it to the Photos section? ** --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, off_world_beings [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Marek Reavis reavismarek@ wrote: Very cool, Off. Are you making yours from a kit that Greenland Kayaks offers, or are you using some other template or kit? I am making it from both a book, called Building the Greenland Kayak by Christopher Cunningham, but also, I have advice from a friend who lives close by, and who has built 3 of them. There is a place in Maine that he went for a week, and they teach you how to make one (which you keep). Then later he made 2 for his sons. They are very cool. Very light (canvass over wood), surprisingly strong and durable, and easily repaired. But most of all, they are the most beautiful and best designed kayaks, as well as being one of the fastest. It will be a lot of work, working on it now and then, but I hope to have the most of it done by September. OffWorld
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[FairfieldLife] Re: Old Relics
A slightly different take -- having moved 8 times in the past 10 years, I have tended to give away, throw-out (its amazing what you can't give away these days), sell, break or lose many of my possessions, culling my things to a smaller, yet still obnoxious pile of stuff. One move was for 3 months -- 500 miles away -- I just packed my car and lived off of what I had packed -- including desktop PC and printer. And I barely used half the stuff. And I remember in my 20's I would head off to Europe or Asia for a year with just one suitcase. And I lived very well. Current with that, a somewhat shape-shifting goal has been at times to reduce my possessions to fit in a 4x6 trailer -- that I can haul and easily store as I saynyasi (never stay in one place for long) around the world. Or better, back to one suitcase -- or backpack of stuff. Thus the image of a trailer and / or backpack have become symbolic images for me -- internal relics (or mandalas to unfold). My parents having passed on left me with a lot of family stiff. Splitting it with my brother, I gave him preference for a lot of the cherished family relic things -- knowing I was in a moving and pare-down stage and his stable house was more suitable to house such. Like a beautiful 4' banjo clock that goes back to f's to and before the 1820's. And the civil war rifle that my ggf used as a 17 year old volunteer in the civil war. Both of which -- the clock especially -- were relics of my youth -- that is, they triggered great imaginations and pondering about time and change when I was growing up. And I gave him all the boxes of family records and pictures -- which I used to pour over and grew to love, creating a family tree back to late 1700's and mid 1500's for several branches. All sort of created a visceral ripping sound from soul as I relinquished them away. I kept some silver and things -- but the deepest relic -- some silver candle sticks I grew up gazing at during dinners as I grew up,and later when visiting parents and big family celebrations, mysteriously dissappeared somewhere in my recent moves. So while the family things have a warm and fuzzy good feeling, and sense of wonder and imagination about them, I have learned to give them up gradually. Empty space has become my core relic. Which radiates a measure of freedom, ease, and flexibility not found with truck loads of stuff. And perhaps irresponsibility and flightiness. Relative to most peers, I seem like a recent street / homeless person, contrasting to their, often, 30 years of accumulation in one house. But I love the universal comment that I get from nearly all: Wow. I could NEVER move like you have been/are doing. I have way too much stuff. Too many layers to dig through and organize. I am here for life. I chuckle and enjoy the fruits of a type of attainment granted or achieved -- and the sadness of their life sentence. (Btw, in my late teens and 20's I moved something like 28 times. The rest of my life I have spent 10 or 20 years in the same spot. Whats the commonality? Well for one thing, being in a Mercury dasha (or major sub) period. And the two times I have stripped away -- or had everything stripped away-- to the bone in my life -- were major saturn dasha and combined transit periods. The rest of the time, without these influences, quite different circumstances. While these two correlations are hardly statistically significant, they are one reason I am occaisionally -- once year when I look at my chart -- amused and intrigued by jyotish. It seems to pick up various major patterns quite well. 10-20 other examples like this have occurred, eerily sometimes major changes in my life starting the day or week of a major dasha change, and for me the coincidence hypothesis is getting scarred and battered.) * -- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, TurquoiseB [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: No, NOT the people who hang out on FFL, although some of us are. :-) What I had in mind are objects of power -- things in your house that you might have picked up along the Way and that hold some spiritual significance for you. Whatever they are -- statues or paintings of teachers or saints or gods and goddesses you revere, thangkas of Tibetan saints, photos of places of power or actual objects you collected in those places -- if you're like me you fell in love with these objects when you first saw them, and just had to take them home with you and put them in a place of honor in your house. So, just out of curiosity, what cool spiritual objects have the folks here at Fairfield Life collected in their travels? I'm thinking about this because I saw a show of holy relics in Barcelona yesterday, and then came home, looked around, and realized that I had my share of them, too. Most would qualify as art -- Tibetan tsaklis, a drum from a Zen temple in Kyoto, etc. -- some are just rocks or shards of pottery I picked up while visiting a place of power.
[FairfieldLife] Re: Space Euphoria and the Overview Effect
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, TurquoiseB [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Vaj vajradhatu@ wrote: Have you tried Google Earth? It's a free application you download and many of the areas in the US are in high resolution. For example in my yard I can see my car, the individual shrubs, etc. And the cool thing is, this satellite imagery is draped over the actual terrain, so you can tilt your view at an angle and see all the hills and valleys. And it's great fun. Spain is not so high-res, but I just looked at my place and I can see individual palm trees on the beach and the very pavilion in my garden where I am sitting and typing this. Then you just zoom out again until the Earth is a blue-green ball in black space. Definitelwy a tool to remind us of our relative size and importance in the universe. Yes! That the universe is ours and we can shrink it down to almost nothing, or expand it way out. Its so cool that the universe is so accomodating to my whims. Opps my battery is beeping. Sorry folks, the universe is going to disappear for a bit. But we will be back -- and your lives will resume as if nothing had happened! Ne way, I have to go to my Solipsists Anonymous meeting. Funny, I am the only one who ever shows up.
Re: [FairfieldLife] Re: Thought police.
Hugo wrote: No Oscars then ;-) I had a skim through and it looked like a very literal interpretation, and somewhat overcooking the deadness of the people of the new world, or maybe that's just bad acting. There was also a 1998 version with Leonard Nimoy which occasionally plays on TV: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0145600/ Not only that I turned the Flash video into a DVD and watched it on my HD set so it was a little like watching it with Vaseline smeared on my glasses. No, neither version would win any Oscars. :) I also have the old 1950's BBC production of 1984 which in some ways is more true to the book than the one done in the 1980's with John Hurt and Richard Burton.
Re: [FairfieldLife] tell me what they did to Jesus but I can't tell you (Very important info here)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xD9InkKlJOEfeature=related Louis McKenzie [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbLSNhWMyccfeature=related
[FairfieldLife] Re: Thought police.
Thank you and I hope your injuries are speedily healing. The recent events in UK legal history regarding anti-terrorist legislation does interest me. While I don't follow it closely, as time and sources are in short supply, the larger picture has implications on this side of the pond. The tensions between free speech, civil liberties, and those legislative trends is troubling. The coupling with religion and the scientologists truly makes it fascinating. The debates are healthy. I too hope the kid gets off. Should you ever feel inclined to write about post 9/11 changes in civil liberties and increased governmental surveillance I would surely read with interest. Should you encounter articles regarding these issues, pointing me in their direction would be appreciated. The reports I have read in our press gives the impression of a very visible rise in video cameras in public spaces in the UK. My impression is this is steadily growing on a much less obvious and overt level in the US. These trends disturb me. Observing the differences involved and the tenor of the debate hopefully gives me some greater degree of cultural perspective. I live in the US. It is my home. We Yanks like to think we are believers in liberty. I sometimes wonder if a slowly creeping loss of liberty, on several levels, isn't more insidious than sudden forfeiture. Mindfully monitoring those changes may be a way of turning the trend. Again, my best healing thoughts go your way. --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Hugo [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, satvadude108 no_reply@ wrote: I would enjoy hearing your thoughts on the matter Richard. Any reaction to the story? Strong feelings on the issues involved? Sure Satvadude, I posted without thinking a bit of context might be nice. There is quite a bit of back story. Basically there are two stories here. First is the group themselves I find scientologists fascinating, their group is actually pretty much the same as TM, a lot of similar concepts like enlightenment, which they call being Clear and techniques to remove deep stress, auditing. But there is a lot that is different to the TMO, they appear to be very aggressive towards nay-sayers, particularly ex-members, apparently you have to pay to do an exit course or other scientologists are instructed never to speak to you again, even family members. You also have to have been a member for quite a while before you find out the whole of Ron Hubbards scripture, namely that we are descended from aliens that came to Earth millions of years ago. They deny all this by the way, and they would probably contact me threatening legal advice if they read it. So all I can say is I don't know if it's true but it fascinates me. I'vealways thought there must be something to it or why would people learn? If it wasn't so expensive I would join just to see what it's like being in a different cult. People don't like being called cult members. That's the other story, being allowed to call a closed secretive religious group, that allegedly persecutes its ex-members, a cult is apparently illegal. This is recent UK legal history that may not interest you but it's causing a storm over here. Since 9/11 the government have introduced all sorts of anti-terrorist legislation but it gets abused to stop anyone doing anything. Richard Dawkins started a debate on whether religion is an outdated concept, and even a dangerous one, and that maybe the countries religious leaders may want to explain and justify their beliefs and right to teach others what he sees as outdated and useless dogma. The government, trying to counter rising Islamophobia, then made it illegal to criticise religion, hence the kid getting arrested. All this has enlivened debate no end, with the religious claiming the right not to have deeply held beliefs criticised and the athiests saying why not? It's only a meme, a collection of ideas isn't it? I think it's an essential debate and very healthy. Peoples opinions of my ideas doesn't bother me, others get very sensitive so the debate is mostly rather civilised and respectful, though obviously tense at times. It's all good fun but I doubt anyones opinion will change, you can't reason someone out of something they weren't reasoned into. I hope this kid gets let off, it's totally ridiculous. --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Hugo richardhughes103@ wrote: A teenager is facing prosecution for using the word cult to describe the Church of Scientology. The unnamed youth was served the summons by City of London police when he took part in a peaceful demonstration opposite the London headquarters of the controversial religion. Demonstrators from the anti-Scientology group, Anonymous, who were outside the church's £23m headquarters near St Paul's cathedral, were
[FairfieldLife] Re: 'Instant Karma for Clinton's...'
In the interest of intellectual honesty may I suggest another premise Lurk? From what I can discern by reading the couple of posts you have made on this issue you did not *see* and *hear* this Interview and are basing your POV on a written transcript after reading one of Ms. Judy's translations using a MediaMatters post. I suggest that those are both slippery surfaces. TurquoiseB posted a video link sometime back that was a test of perception. Upon viewing it a second time, after the instruction was changed to observe background rather than foreground, a moon-walking bear was the dominant object after being completely missed the first viewing. My own POV is decidedly anti-Hillary. I proudly admit that. The cloth of my POV has been dipped in her stain and placed in the sun to fade many times. The Media Matters story criticizes the phenomenon of post-parsing and then spends an entire article engaging in it. The spin created is that Hillary clearly answered the question and was then repeatedly badgered until she fumbled, stumbled, and bumbled. Have you ever seen Hillary intimidated and badgered by the likes of Steve Kroft? I think not. If you have, then the tears she shed when the campaign was still in the Norheast were the true tears of a victim and not those of a masterful ploy by a truly fatigued actress taking victimology to new heights. My impression, as I watched on first airing, was best summed up by the Newsweek Howard Fineman article quoted in the Media Matters story. Hillary Clinton doesn't do anything by accident. I watched that CBS tape of Steve Kroft's interview very, very carefully and Hillary was brilliantly Machiavellian in sounding indignant while at the same time raising doubts about Obama. She said, 'I have no reason to think that he's anything other than a Christian.' That was -- I mean, I'm a reporter and an analyst, not an editorial writer, but that was positively Nixonian in its pauses and innuendos. Look at it and look at it carefully, there was nothing accidental about it. Her answer had a nuance and tone that begged for clarification. It existentially screamed for follow-up and the superbly vague undertone was, in my view, quite consciously and intentionally placed. It exemplifies why she has such high negative reaction polling numbers on trustworthiness and honesty. It is her nature. You and I may disagree on the *intent* of Mrs. Clinton's words and whether those words were placed in her mouth by the interviewer. I would humbly suggest that referring to the POV that differs from yours a lack of intellectual honesty is a mistake. I accept and embrace that my POV may be incorrect due to my intense dislike of the person involved. However, questioning the honesty involved is where one becomes seriously attached to the words and POV involved. I commend you for not being as nasty as Ms. Judy. --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, lurkernomore20002000 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Okay, I get to play Judy here. Two times she affirms that she has no reason to doubt Obama's assertion that he is not a Muslim. After the third run at it, she allows as far as I know. In my book that's polite conversation. If the person you are talking with insists on pursuing a point that you've already made clear, then I think you're likely to phrase your contrary response in a way short of calling the person an idiot. And all you can say is, that the transcript is interesting. Come on Feste. Call it for what it is - an interviewer pressing a point until he gets a response he wants. If you want to find a way to support Obama, and discredit Hillary, come up with something more substantial. I'm no great fan of Hillary, but, let's have some intellecual honesty here. --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, feste37 feste37@ wrote: The transcript is interesting, but I think Hillary is still responsible for her own words. The as far as I know was unnecessary. And as far as electability in the general election is concerned, the latest Zogby poll has Obama ten points ahead of McCain. Hillary leads McCain by only one point. I rest my case. --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, authfriend jstein@ wrote: --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, feste37 feste37@ wrote: I feel the same way about Clinton as Rick's friend. I had a favorable impression of her when the campaign started, but when the pressure was on her she resorted to some nasty little games. Just to give one example, when asked about rumors that Obama might be a Muslim, she said that he was not, but then added As far as I know, which was a dirty trick designed to keep the rumors alive.
[FairfieldLife] Re: Can Obama beat McCain
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, off_world_beings [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Louis McKenzie ltm457@ wrote: Can Obama beat McCain? Lol...of course he can. Its a no brainer. McCain is probably the first ever Lame Duck Candidate. OffWorld Sad but true. My son has an interesting point: 8 years ago, McCain lost to... George W. Bush. The message was: GW Bush, one of the biggest losers in American political history, was better than he was. So He remakes himself as the royal successor to GW Bush, the most unpopular president in more than 100 years. Lawson
Re: [FairfieldLife] Re: Can Obama beat McCain
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1eUhtPOMAkNR=1 watch this sparaig [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, off_world_beings wrote: --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Louis McKenzie wrote: Lol...of course he can. Its a no brainer. McCain is probably the first ever Lame Duck Candidate. OffWorld Sad but true. My son has an interesting point: 8 years ago, McCain lost to... George W. Bush. The message was: GW Bush, one of the biggest losers in American political history, was better than he was. So He remakes himself as the royal successor to GW Bush, the most unpopular president in more than 100 years. Lawson To subscribe, send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Or go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FairfieldLife/ and click 'Join This Group!'Yahoo! Groups Links
[FairfieldLife] Re: Space Euphoria and the Overview Effect
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, aztjbailey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have experienced only a few instances of altered-state bliss in either TM or Ishaya Ascension Attitude practice and it sounds like, from this article, all you need is to get off planet! Beam me UP! http://www.dailygalaxy.com/my_weblog/2008/05/space-euphoria.html Just remember that Bliss is not blissful --Maharishi Mahesh Yogi If you're calling it bliss and think its a wonderful feeling, its not Bliss. Lawson
Re: [FairfieldLife] Re: 'Instant Karma for Clinton's...'
On May 22, 2008, at 12:08 PM, satvadude108 wrote: Her answer had a nuance and tone that begged for clarification. It existentially screamed for follow-up and the superbly vague undertone was, in my view, quite consciously and intentionally placed. It exemplifies why she has such high negative reaction polling numbers on trustworthiness and honesty. It is her nature. I was wondering about that, sat. Anybody have a link to the video? Sal
[FairfieldLife] Re: Space Euphoria and the Overview Effect
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Hugo [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, aztjbailey aztjbailey@ wrote: I have experienced only a few instances of altered-state bliss in either TM or Ishaya Ascension Attitude practice and it sounds like, from this article, all you need is to get off planet! Beam me UP! http://www.dailygalaxy.com/my_weblog/2008/05/space-euphoria.html Interesting article, sounds like Ed Mitchell really took the flight. I used to want to be the first yogic flyer in space. Ah, how ambitious I was! There was a reason though, I always noticed, and had loads of others confirm it, that meditating on a plane is one of the best experiences. So much more pure and total. Never knew why, TMer ideas like being away from the disruptive lack of coherence in the general population didn't convince me, I thought it might be more to do with low cabin pressure, but if Ed and others have a really good hit just from being out there, maybe there is something else going on. I volunteer for any research. I thought of plane flight too when I read this article-- taken so much for granted, or maybe it is the extreme discomfort experienced by many of us in economy class that cancels out any euphoric effect...However I have usually felt high when flying on a plane.
[FairfieldLife] Re: Old Relics
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, ispiritkin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: --- TurquoiseB wrote: So, does anyone have any cool old relics they'd love to rap about? Things that uplift and inspire you consistently, and are thus of value to you on your spiritual path? The very first to come to mind are the most prominent of all to me: my children. They definitely are consistently uplifting to me, and at the two lowest points in my life, their presence turned me firmly away from the notion of disappearing or giving suicide any further thought. They are truly the kindest, gentlest, and straightest guides for my spiritual path. Loss seems to be a significant tool of learning for me (maybe has to do with Saturn as my main planet). When I decided to have a child, I thought events would go along like normal: I'd conceive, carry, deliver, and tada! I'd be a mom. Then I miscarried 5 times in a row. I gave up on anything being normal. Then suddenly I was 3 months pregnant, but I could not take anything for granted. By that time I was hopeful for a healthy baby but also prepared to deal with another miscarriage. I took that pregnancy literally one day at a time, always planning for both outcomes. Only when I held her in my arms moments after her birth did I let myself believe that I finally had a baby -- that I had finally been entrusted with the care of another's soul (but only for that moment -- always wondering when she would be ripped away from this life...). That whole experience was an arduous 3-year lesson in non- attachment. By the time she appeared I was just so humbly grateful for her to have hung in there with me all the way through. Although I carry authority as her mother and I know she needs that to grow, in my heart she is my saint and it is there I kneel to her in devotion every day. Beautiful thoughts-- thanks for a really uplifting post. My daughter is also a wonderful inspiration to me because of her clarity, her silence, her natural empathy for others, her friendliness and her sense of humor. It has been a complete joy to raise her, and as she graduates from high school this year I want nothing more than to continue our close bond. Funnily enough after spending so much of my life reaching a point where I can think and act clearly in the moment, she takes it all for granted and has no interest in overt spiritual practice at all-- she just naturally lives it and always has.
Re: [FairfieldLife] Re: Can Obama beat McCain
On May 22, 2008, at 12:18 PM, sparaig wrote: Sad but true. My son has an interesting point: 8 years ago, McCain lost to... George W. Bush. The message was: GW Bush, one of the biggest losers in American political history, was better than he was. So He remakes himself as the royal successor to GW Bush, the most unpopular president in more than 100 years. His approval rating right now is a whopping 23%, according to Zogby. How this guy is still standing is beyond me. Sal
[FairfieldLife] Re: Helium: Reflections: Maharishi Mahesh Yogi
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Dick Mays [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Ken Chawkin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Interesting! Surprisingly nice article on TM at Helium. Reflections: Maharishi Mahesh Yogi http://www.helium.com/items/962057-maharishi-mahesh-legends-beatles You never know who's here on the course living in Fairfield! I appreciate the grounded and matter-of-fact voice of the author too; nothing about saving the world or any other castles in the air, just as she says, ...awakening me to Vedic knowledge, to the Science of Creative Intelligence, and to the processes of TM Meditation and the TM Sidhi Program. Through them, I have become an independent thinker with a sense of complete freedom.
[FairfieldLife] Funniest news story of the week?
The Astrological Magazine has ceased publication due to *unforseen circumstances*. I'm serious: http://www.astrologicalmagazine.com/ Now, you couldn't make that up.
[FairfieldLife] Re: Can Obama beat McCain
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Sal Sunshine [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On May 22, 2008, at 12:18 PM, sparaig wrote: Sad but true. My son has an interesting point: 8 years ago, McCain lost to... George W. Bush. The message was: GW Bush, one of the biggest losers in American political history, was better than he was. So He remakes himself as the royal successor to GW Bush, the most unpopular president in more than 100 years. His approval rating right now is a whopping 23%, according to Zogby. How this guy is still standing is beyond me. Sal Just had a chat with the plumber. His point? The answer to all these questions is the same as the answer to why hyper-efficient cars that were demonstrated 25 years ago are not on the road today... Americans (and most of the rest of the world, for that matter) are uneducated, unthinking buffoons easily led around by the nose. Lawson
[FairfieldLife] Re: Helium: Reflections: Maharishi Mahesh Yogi
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, sandiego108 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Dick Mays dickmays@ wrote: From: Ken Chawkin kchawkin@ Interesting! Surprisingly nice article on TM at Helium. Reflections: Maharishi Mahesh Yogi http://www.helium.com/items/962057-maharishi-mahesh-legends-beatles You never know who's here on the course living in Fairfield! I appreciate the grounded and matter-of-fact voice of the author too; nothing about saving the world or any other castles in the air, just as she says, ...awakening me to Vedic knowledge, to the Science of Creative Intelligence, and to the processes of TM Meditation and the TM Sidhi Program. Through them, I have become an independent thinker with a sense of complete freedom. And yet, saving the world, was always MMY's mission. He just decided that teaching TM to 1% of the world was an unreachable goal, and set his sights on establishing the smaller, permanent groups. Lawson
[FairfieldLife] Re: Can Obama beat McCain
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, sparaig [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, off_world_beings no_reply@ wrote: --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Louis McKenzie ltm457@ wrote: Can Obama beat McCain? Lol...of course he can. Its a no brainer. McCain is probably the first ever Lame Duck Candidate. OffWorld Sad but true. My son has an interesting point: 8 years ago, McCain lost to... George W. Bush. The message was: GW Bush, one of the biggest losers in American political history, was better than he was. So He remakes himself as the royal successor to GW Bush, the most unpopular president in more than 100 years. Lawson I think once Obama goes head to head with McCain, it will be no contest.
[FairfieldLife] Re: Can Obama beat McCain
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, sparaig [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, off_world_beings no_reply@ wrote: --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Louis McKenzie ltm457@ wrote: Can Obama beat McCain? Lol...of course he can. Its a no brainer. McCain is probably the first ever Lame Duck Candidate. Sad but true. My son has an interesting point: 8 years ago, McCain lost to... George W. Bush. The message was: GW Bush, one of the biggest losers in American political history, was better than he was. So He remakes himself as the royal successor to GW Bush, the most unpopular president in more than 100 years. I think you did an excellent job raising your son, Lawson. That is very perceptive, and I don't think I've heard that particular POV anywhere in the media. It deserves to be in the Democratic campaign ads.
[FairfieldLife] Re: Funniest news story of the week?
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Hugo [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The Astrological Magazine has ceased publication due to *unforseen circumstances*. I'm serious: http://www.astrologicalmagazine.com/ Now, you couldn't make that up. LOL, literally. Well said.
[FairfieldLife] Re: Thought police.
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, satvadude108 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thank you and I hope your injuries are speedily healing. The recent events in UK legal history regarding anti-terrorist legislation does interest me. While I don't follow it closely, as time and sources are in short supply, the larger picture has implications on this side of the pond. The tensions between free speech, civil liberties, and those legislative trends is troubling. The coupling with religion and the scientologists truly makes it fascinating. The debates are healthy. I too hope the kid gets off. Should you ever feel inclined to write about post 9/11 changes in civil liberties and increased governmental surveillance I would surely read with interest. Should you encounter articles regarding these issues, pointing me in their direction would be appreciated. The reports I have read in our press gives the impression of a very visible rise in video cameras in public spaces in the UK. My impression is this is steadily growing on a much less obvious and overt level in the US. These trends disturb me. Observing the differences involved and the tenor of the debate hopefully gives me some greater degree of cultural perspective. I live in the US. It is my home. We Yanks like to think we are believers in liberty. I sometimes wonder if a slowly creeping loss of liberty, on several levels, isn't more insidious than sudden forfeiture. Mindfully monitoring those changes may be a way of turning the trend. Again, my best healing thoughts go your way. Thanks man, much appreciated. I am indeed healing well and should make be able to make the most of the summer, should we actually get one this year. I'm a bit pushed for time today but will try to reply soonn, especially about our surveillance society, will also keep an eye on the press here for any articles that may interest you. The government is in trouble at the moment, and may have to scale down it's latest anti-terror legislation, or they may make it worse in a bid to win votes by being tough on crime. If the scientology kid gets actually charged with this crime I'm sure there will be demonstrations outside parliament, and I will be there! --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Hugo richardhughes103@ wrote: --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, satvadude108 no_reply@ wrote: I would enjoy hearing your thoughts on the matter Richard. Any reaction to the story? Strong feelings on the issues involved? Sure Satvadude, I posted without thinking a bit of context might be nice. There is quite a bit of back story. Basically there are two stories here. First is the group themselves I find scientologists fascinating, their group is actually pretty much the same as TM, a lot of similar concepts like enlightenment, which they call being Clear and techniques to remove deep stress, auditing. But there is a lot that is different to the TMO, they appear to be very aggressive towards nay-sayers, particularly ex-members, apparently you have to pay to do an exit course or other scientologists are instructed never to speak to you again, even family members. You also have to have been a member for quite a while before you find out the whole of Ron Hubbards scripture, namely that we are descended from aliens that came to Earth millions of years ago. They deny all this by the way, and they would probably contact me threatening legal advice if they read it. So all I can say is I don't know if it's true but it fascinates me. I'vealways thought there must be something to it or why would people learn? If it wasn't so expensive I would join just to see what it's like being in a different cult. People don't like being called cult members. That's the other story, being allowed to call a closed secretive religious group, that allegedly persecutes its ex-members, a cult is apparently illegal. This is recent UK legal history that may not interest you but it's causing a storm over here. Since 9/11 the government have introduced all sorts of anti-terrorist legislation but it gets abused to stop anyone doing anything. Richard Dawkins started a debate on whether religion is an outdated concept, and even a dangerous one, and that maybe the countries religious leaders may want to explain and justify their beliefs and right to teach others what he sees as outdated and useless dogma. The government, trying to counter rising Islamophobia, then made it illegal to criticise religion, hence the kid getting arrested. All this has enlivened debate no end, with the religious claiming the right not to have deeply held beliefs criticised and the athiests saying why not? It's only a meme, a collection of ideas isn't it? I think it's an essential debate and very healthy. Peoples opinions of my ideas doesn't bother me, others get
[FairfieldLife] Re: Helium: Reflections: Maharishi Mahesh Yogi
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, sparaig [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, sandiego108 sandiego108@ wrote: --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Dick Mays dickmays@ wrote: From: Ken Chawkin kchawkin@ Interesting! Surprisingly nice article on TM at Helium. Reflections: Maharishi Mahesh Yogi http://www.helium.com/items/962057-maharishi-mahesh-legends- beatles You never know who's here on the course living in Fairfield! I appreciate the grounded and matter-of-fact voice of the author too; nothing about saving the world or any other castles in the air, just as she says, ...awakening me to Vedic knowledge, to the Science of Creative Intelligence, and to the processes of TM Meditation and the TM Sidhi Program. Through them, I have become an independent thinker with a sense of complete freedom. And yet, saving the world, was always MMY's mission. However saving the world from a standpoint of UC becomes quite a bit different from viewing that same goal as most saw it when it was announced. He just decided that teaching TM to 1% of the world was an unreachable goal, and set his sights on establishing the smaller, permanent groups. Possibly-- certainly the world decided that 1% doing TM was an unreachable goal...
[FairfieldLife] Re: 'Instant Karma for Clinton's...'
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Sal Sunshine [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On May 22, 2008, at 12:08 PM, satvadude108 wrote: Her answer had a nuance and tone that begged for clarification. It existentially screamed for follow-up and the superbly vague undertone was, in my view, quite consciously and intentionally placed. It exemplifies why she has such high negative reaction polling numbers on trustworthiness and honesty. It is her nature. I was wondering about that, sat. Anybody have a link to the video? Sal I'm on a net connection today that is too slow for looking around at video Sal. I recollect that Media Matters had a YouTube link that I never clicked. I would be more inclined to look on the CBS website as seeing the entire interview on 60 Minutes, beginning to end, will give you the true picture.
Re: [FairfieldLife] Re: The Gasoline Mafia TestifiesNOT Mafia
sparaig wrote: Not what I have hear from liberals who also happen to make their living in the oil industry. Fact is, cheap oil is almost gone. It happened far faster than anyone predicted. lawson Peak Oil may be a ruse so the wealthy can line their pockets even more and turn the rest of the populace into slaves. They seem to be winning and if you fight them you get branded a terrorist though freedom fighter would be my choice of words. What's missing here and I brought up about the Subaru electric is we need to ditch combustion engine technology. It's the real root of the problem, isn't it? Of course a diverse range of technologies have been developed to replace the combustion engine and the oil and automotive companies bought those up as fast as they could and are sitting on them. If these people aren't evil, who is?
Re: [FairfieldLife] Funniest news story of the week?
Hugo wrote: The Astrological Magazine has ceased publication due to *unforseen circumstances*. I'm serious: http://www.astrologicalmagazine.com/ Now, you couldn't make that up. Though I never subscribed and only have one issue that was complimentary it was a pretty good magazine with articles written by jyotishis from all over. That means it included some interesting articles from Indian village astrologers with simple techniques anyone could learn that gave good results. I didn't know it went out of publication but it's possible Raman's kids (whom I've met) didn't want to keep publishing it. There were new jyotish publications and web sites that sort of took over too. Believe me they were well aware of the muhurta of the magazine and may have just chosen the time to stop publication.
Re: [FairfieldLife] Re: Can Obama beat McCain
there was never a contest just think the only things they can come up with regarding Obama are things that have nothing to do with him directly but with people he associated with. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-udITSc1y8feature=related sandiego108 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, sparaig wrote: --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, off_world_beings wrote: --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Louis McKenzie wrote: Lol...of course he can. Its a no brainer. McCain is probably the first ever Lame Duck Candidate. OffWorld Sad but true. My son has an interesting point: 8 years ago, McCain lost to... George W. Bush. The message was: GW Bush, one of the biggest losers in American political history, was better than he was. So He remakes himself as the royal successor to GW Bush, the most unpopular president in more than 100 years. Lawson I think once Obama goes head to head with McCain, it will be no contest. To subscribe, send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Or go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FairfieldLife/ and click 'Join This Group!'Yahoo! Groups Links
[FairfieldLife] Gasoline Oil issue
First lets have some facts: From The (UK) Times May 22, 2008 They're wrong about oil, by George Rip up your textbooks, the doubling of oil prices has little to do with China's appetite Anatole Kaletsky Just as the credit crunch seemed to be passing, at least in the US, another and much more ominous financial crisis has broken out. The escalation of oil prices, which this week reached a previously unthinkable $130 a barrel (with predictions of $150 and $200 soon to come), threatens to do far more damage to the world economy than the credit crunch. Instead of just causing a brief recession, the oil and commodity boom threatens a prolonged period of global stagflation, the lethal combination of high inflation and economic stagnation last seen in the world economy in the 1970s and early 1980s. This would be a disaster far more momentous than the repossession of a few million homes or collapse of a couple of banks. Commodity inflation is far more lethal than a credit crunch for two reasons. It prevents central banks in advanced economies from cutting interest rates to keep their economies growing. Even worse, it encourages the governments of developing countries to turn their backs on global markets, resorting instead to price controls, trade restrictions and currency manipulations to protect their citizens from the rising costs of energy and food. For both these reasons, the boom in oil and commodity prices, if it lasts much longer, could reverse the globalisation process that has delivered 20 years of almost uninterrupted growth to America and Europe and rescued billions of people from extreme poverty in China, India, Brazil and many other countries. That is the bad news. The good news is that the world is not as impotent as is often suggested in the face of this danger, since soaring commodity prices are not the ineluctable outcome of some fateful conjuncture of global economic forces, but rather the product of a typical financial boom-bust cycle, which could be deflated - especially with some help from sensible political action - as quickly as it built up. The present commodity and oil boom shows all the classic symptoms of a financial bubble, such as Japan in the 1980s, technology stocks in the 1990s and, most recently, housing and mortgages in the US. But surely, you will say, this commodity boom is different? Surely it is driven by profound and lasting changes in global supply and demand: China's insatiable appetite for food and energy, geopolitical conflicts in the Middle East, the peaking of global oil reserves, droughts caused by global warming and so on. All these fundamental points are perfectly valid, but they tell us nothing about whether the oil price will soon jump to $200, stay at $130 or fall back to $60 next month. To see that these fundamentals are all irrelevant, we have merely to ask which of them has changed in the past nine months. The answer is none. The oil markets didn't suddenly discover China's oil demand nine months ago so this cannot explain the doubling of prices since last August. In fact, China's insatiable demand growth has decelerated. In 2004 it was consuming an extra 0.9 million barrels a day; in 2007 it was consuming just an extra 0.3 mbd. In the same period global demand growth has slowed from 3.6 mbd to 0.7 mbd. As a result, the increase in global demand growth is now well below last year's increase of 0.8 mbd in non-Opec production, according to Mike Rothman, of ISI, a leading New York consulting group. Why, then, are commodity prices still rising? The first point to note is that many no longer are. Rice, wheat and pork are 20 to 30 per cent cheaper than they were two months ago, when financial pundits identified Asian and African food riots as the first symptoms of a commodity super-cycle that would drive prices much higher. And the price of industrial commodities such as lead, zinc and nickel, supposedly in short supply a year ago, has now dropped by 40 to 60 per cent. In fact, most major commodity indices would already be in a downtrend were it not for the dominance of oil. But oil is the commodity that really matters and surely the latest jump in prices proves that demand really does exceed supply? Not at all. In the late stages of financial bubbles, it is quite normal for prices to become completely detached from economic fundamentals. House prices in Florida and Spain kept rising even after property developers built far more homes than they could possibly sell. The same thing happened in credit markets: mortgage securities kept rising even while banks created special purpose vehicles to acquire vast inventories of bonds for which there were no genuine buyers - and dozens of similar examples can be cited from the bubbles in internet stocks and Japan. Similarly, the International Gold Council reported this week that gold demand for commercial uses and investment fell 17 per cent in January,
[FairfieldLife] How can the God of destruction be supreme?
from http://www.saivam.org How can the god of destruction be the Supreme ? Destruction is one among the three activities that is undertaken by the Three Holy Manifestations of sanAtana dharma respectively. That being the case how could one say Lord Shiva who gets associated with the destruction be the Supreme God ? braHma, viShNu, rudra, often referred to collectively as trimUrti, play the role of masters of creation, protection and destruction respectively. If we take this world as an example it is an easy task for almost everybody to involve in the acts of creation. (This is not to say that the Universal creation is a trivial task. All due respects to Lord braHma). Whereas as for as protection is concerned it is only few good hearted people, who have the strength and inclination to help for the cause of goodness do the protection deeds. But... not everybody is provided with the power of destruction. When anybody starts doing the destruction then there would be chaos which they call the law and order problem. There is normally one authority called government is given the authority to destroy and not others. This would show how difficult is the action of destruction and how carefully it has to be dealt with. This is the reason the act of destruction (to be correct this word should be actually reduction, as things are not getting destroyed but only a change of state happens odukkam in thamiz and pralayam in saMskR^itam) is handled by a form of Lord shiva Itself, Who is called rudra. Since rudra is a form of the Lord, rudra is considered as Lord shiva Itself. Ok, so far only one part of the question is answered. Agreed, the importance of the act of reduction (destruction). But when this Lord being one among the Trinity, how can this Lord be considered the Supreme ? Let us take an example of a small shop. The owner employs a few skilled people to do the regular work and at peak hours or at critical periods, he/she also takes some important work and executes it. Now that individual wears two caps. One as the owner of the shop and other as the worker in the shop, but the individual is the same irrespective of whether he /she is acting as the owner or as a worker. Nobody questions his/her ownership because he/she shares the work load with the others in the shop. The same way though the Supreme Lord shiva is beyond the five deeds, It also takes roles in the critical deeds assuming a form specific to that role. So though Lord shiva gets associated with one of the three in the Trinity, He is the Supreme Itself. A point to note here is that it is not just these three actions, but there are totally five deeds which are the acts of/on behalf of the Supreme. These five activities referred to as panycha kR^ityam are creation, sustenance, reduction, illusioning and blessing. The holy masters for these five activities are braHma, viShNu, rudra, maheshwara, sadAshiva respectively. Of these the later three are nothing but the forms of the Supreme shiva (called parashivA). So to conclude Lord Shiva is the Supreme, Who assumes various critical roles and assumes appropriate names and forms, and also stands transcending all these.
[FairfieldLife] Oil issue continued
High Oil prices will reduce demand (already has worldwide) and drive innovation for alternative energy in a big wayas mentioned Suburu electric car, Lexus will come out with a Prius type of Hybrid , dedicated to high MPG, Chevy Volt in 2010, etc etc...so high oil prices may be actually may be a postive event in that alternatives will be perfected and produced for the masses this time..(we missed our wake up call in the 1970's
[FairfieldLife] Re: Gasoline Oil issue
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, bettyblue109 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: First lets have some facts: From The (UK) Times May 22, 2008 They're wrong about oil, by George Rip up your textbooks, the doubling of oil prices has little to do with China's appetite Excellent article. So basically the commodity market prices are driven by the continued perception of spiking demand driven by an initial economic transformational event vs. the mathematical model that equates commodity price strictly to supply and demand. Thanks for helping me to put the pieces together.
[FairfieldLife] Re: Oil issue continued
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, bettyblue109 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: High Oil prices will reduce demand (already has worldwide) and drive innovation for alternative energy in a big wayas mentioned Suburu electric car, Lexus will come out with a Prius type of Hybrid , dedicated to high MPG, Chevy Volt in 2010, etc etc...so high oil prices may be actually may be a postive event in that alternatives will be perfected and produced for the masses this time..(we missed our wake up call in the 1970's Yep-- I am hoping for a similar transformation in US politics, driven by the abuses of the current administration.
Re: [FairfieldLife] Gasoline Oil issueit the comities market OIL FUTURES
The price is set by the futures market NOT the OIL companies. I feel perhaps now the 1. fear factor ( disruption of supply)as well as the 2. fear of its demand increasing India PPR China etc. 3 comities speculators set the price to increase to where it presently is. Thus perhaps $ 70.00 certainly $ 50.00 to the 460.00 oil executives stated at the senate hearing would the be the pure demand price with out the fear factor. Solutions 1. decrease the taxes on the comity. 2. allow drilling of the coasts in ANWAR etc. 3. expedite the building of refineries in country to refine heave sulphur crude for Canada also off shore sources. 4. remove the $ .50 cent import tax on Ethanol made in Brazil for wood chips sugar cane stalk other callousness products. In a non related but different tack I would encourage non food sources for the production of ethanol NOT food sources as CORN or even soy. A waste of good corn soy for human or animal consumption 2. ethanol uses t much water to produce ONLY 2/3s the power of unleaded petrol, presently depleting the mid west aquifer.This while only producing but 2/3 s the BTU's of unleaded petrol per gallon. In a message dated 5/22/2008 4:01:16 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: First lets have some facts: From The (UK) Times May 22, 2008 They're wrong about oil, by George Rip up your textbooks, the doubling of oil prices has little to do with China's appetite Anatole Kaletsky Just as the credit crunch seemed to be passing, at least in the US, another and much more ominous financial crisis has broken out. The escalation of oil prices, which this week reached a previously unthinkable $130 a barrel (with predictions of $150 and $200 soon to come), threatens to do far more damage to the world economy than the credit crunch. Instead of just causing a brief recession, the oil and commodity boom threatens a prolonged period of global stagflation, the lethal combination of high inflation and economic stagnation last seen in the world economy in the 1970s and early 1980s. This would be a disaster far more momentous than the repossession of a few million homes or collapse of a couple of banks. Commodity inflation is far more lethal than a credit crunch for two reasons. It prevents central banks in advanced economies from cutting interest rates to keep their economies growing. Even worse, it encourages the governments of developing countries to turn their backs on global markets, resorting instead to price controls, trade restrictions and currency manipulations to protect their citizens from the rising costs of energy and food. For both these reasons, the boom in oil and commodity prices, if it lasts much longer, could reverse the globalisation process that has delivered 20 years of almost uninterrupted growth to America and Europe and rescued billions of people from extreme poverty in China, India, Brazil and many other countries. That is the bad news. The good news is that the world is not as impotent as is often suggested in the face of this danger, since soaring commodity prices are not the ineluctable outcome of some fateful conjuncture of global economic forces, but rather the product of a typical financial boom-bust cycle, which could be deflated - especially with some help from sensible political action - as quickly as it built up. The present commodity and oil boom shows all the classic symptoms of a financial bubble, such as Japan in the 1980s, technology stocks in the 1990s and, most recently, housing and mortgages in the US. But surely, you will say, this commodity boom is different? Surely it is driven by profound and lasting changes in global supply and demand: China's insatiable appetite for food and energy, geopolitical conflicts in the Middle East, the peaking of global oil reserves, droughts caused by global warming and so on. All these fundamental points are perfectly valid, but they tell us nothing about whether the oil price will soon jump to $200, stay at $130 or fall back to $60 next month. To see that these fundamentals are all irrelevant, we have merely to ask which of them has changed in the past nine months. The answer is none. The oil markets didn't suddenly discover China's oil demand nine months ago so this cannot explain the doubling of prices since last August. In fact, China's insatiable demand growth has decelerated. In 2004 it was consuming an extra 0.9 million barrels a day; in 2007 it was consuming just an extra 0.3 mbd. In the same period global demand growth has slowed from 3.6 mbd to 0.7 mbd. As a result, the increase in global demand growth is now well below last year's increase of 0.8 mbd in non-Opec production, according to Mike Rothman, of ISI, a leading New York consulting group. Why, then, are commodity prices still rising? The first point to note is that many no
[FairfieldLife] Re: Can Obama beat McCain
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Louis McKenzie [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: there was never a contest just think the only things they can come up with regarding Obama are things that have nothing to do with him directly but with people he associated with. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-udITSc1y8feature=related I agree. The only variable is how deeply racism is embedded in the American psyche. If not so deeply, Barack wins easily. It almost comes down to how many seniors vs. younger generation come out to vote.
[FairfieldLife] Oil Prices
Oil prices are set by commodity futures markets and also on the cash market.
[FairfieldLife] Re: Jack Canfield Mark Victor Hansen in Fairfield Thurs May 22
But this is quite refreshing that the TMO would actually honor people outside of the org. Or maybe the TMO has run out of its own to honor, or maybe they are trying to hitch a ride on the coattails of others? I hope this is the beginning of breaking down the walls of ours is the only Way. --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Peter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Do they live in a van down by the river? --- Rick Archer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Ed Malloy HYPERLINK mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: May 21, 2008 10:31:30 PM CDT To: Ed Malloy HYPERLINK mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED] Friends, Tomorrow afternoon Thursday May 22nd Mark Victor Hansen a world renowned motivational speaker and Co-Founder of Chicken Soup for the Soul series will be offering a free seminar on the principles of success and prosperity from 2:00 to 4:00 PM at the Sondheim Center. That evening Mark will be joined by Jack Canfield his partner in the Chicken Soup for the Soul series and referred to as Americas #1 Success Coach to receive the Maharishi Award for Prosperity and Progress. They will each be speaking at the awards ceremony as well. It is a rare treat to have both of these men in Fairfield � a place they have long wanted to visit from the great reputation we have for peace, prosperity, creativity and entrepreneurship. Please join me in welcoming them to our community by attending one or both of these events. Please forward this message to friends if you would like. Thanks, Ed Malloy (Mayor of FF) No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.21/1458 - Release Date: 5/21/2008 7:21 AM
Re: [FairfieldLife] Re: Jack Canfield Mark Victor Hansen in Fairfield Thurs May 22
On May 22, 2008, at 4:58 PM, wayback71 wrote: But this is quite refreshing that the TMO would actually honor people outside of the org. They've been doing that for as far back as I can remember. I've seen it usually as an attention-getting device. Or maybe the TMO has run out of its own to honor, or maybe they are trying to hitch a ride on the coattails of others? I hope this is the beginning of breaking down the walls of ours is the only Way. Sal
[FairfieldLife] Re: Jack Canfield Mark Victor Hansen in Fairfield Thurs May 22
--(below - an attention-getting strategy). Probably true. We can't expect much from the swinish brotherhood (Animal Farm): The animals' Seven Commandment credo is painted in big white letters on the barn. All animals are equal. No animal shall drink alcohol, wear clothes, sleep in a bed, or kill a fellow four-footed creature. Those that go upon four legs or wings are friends and the two-legged are, by definition, the enemy. Too soon, however, the pigs, who have styled themselves leaders by virtue of their intelligence, succumb to the temptations of privilege and power. We pigs are brainworkers. The whole management and organisation of the farm depend on us. Day and night, we are watching over your welfare. It is for your sake that we drink that milk and eat those apples. While this swinish brotherhood sells out the revolution, cynically editing the Seven Commandments to excuse their violence and greed, the common animals are once again left hungry and exhausted, no better off than in the days when humans ran the farm. Satire Animal Farm may be, but it's a stony reader who remains unmoved when the stalwart workhorse, Boxer, having given his all to his comrades, is sold to the glue factory to buy booze for the pigs - In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Sal Sunshine [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On May 22, 2008, at 4:58 PM, wayback71 wrote: But this is quite refreshing that the TMO would actually honor people outside of the org. They've been doing that for as far back as I can remember. I've seen it usually as an attention-getting device. Or maybe the TMO has run out of its own to honor, or maybe they are trying to hitch a ride on the coattails of others? I hope this is the beginning of breaking down the walls of ours is the only Way. Sal
[FairfieldLife] Re: How can the God of destruction be supreme?
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, tertonzeno [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: from http://www.saivam.org How can the god of destruction be the Supreme ? Destruction is one among the three activities that is undertaken by the Three Holy Manifestations of sanAtana dharma respectively. That being the case how could one say Lord Shiva who gets associated with the destruction be the Supreme God ? braHma, viShNu, Oh, shucks! They shouldn't try to use any transliteration scheme they obviously are not familiar with! : /
[FairfieldLife] Rearranged letters in words - typical TM-speak trick.
For example, if we rearrange the letters in MMY's favorite word: Being (b-e-i-n-g), we get Geibn - which, as everybody knows, is a Kling-On word denoting one's satiation after drinking a hearty draft of blood wine. Here are more rearrangements: DORMITORY: When you rearrange the letters: DIRTY ROOM PRESBYTERIAN: When you rearrange the letters: BEST IN PRAYER ASTRONOMER: When you rearrange the letters: MOON STARER DESPERATION: When you rearrange the letters: A ROPE ENDS IT THE EYES:! When you rearrange the letters: THEY SEE GEORGE BUSH: When you rearrange the letters: HE BUGS GORE THE MORSE CODE: When you rearrange the letters: HERE COME DOTS SLOT MACHINES: When you rearrange the letters: CASH LOST IN ME ANIMOSITY: When you rearrange the letters: IS NO AMITY ELECTION RESULTS: When you rearrange the letters: LIES - LET'S RECOUNT SNOOZE ALARMS: When you rearrange the letters: ALAS! NO MORE Z 'S A DECIMAL POINT: When you rearrange the letters: IM A DOT IN PLACE THE EARTHQUAKES: When you rearrange the letters: THAT QUEER SHAKE ELEVEN PLUS TWO: When you rearrange the letters: TWELVE PLUS ONE AND FOR THE GRAND FINALE: MOTHER-IN-LAW: When you rearrange the letters: WOMAN HITLER
Re: [FairfieldLife] Rearranged letters in words - typical TM-speak trick.
Post of the month! (No stomp the foth!) --- tertonzeno [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: For example, if we rearrange the letters in MMY's favorite word: Being (b-e-i-n-g), we get Geibn - which, as everybody knows, is a Kling-On word denoting one's satiation after drinking a hearty draft of blood wine. Here are more rearrangements: DORMITORY: When you rearrange the letters: DIRTY ROOM PRESBYTERIAN: When you rearrange the letters: BEST IN PRAYER ASTRONOMER: When you rearrange the letters: MOON STARER DESPERATION: When you rearrange the letters: A ROPE ENDS IT THE EYES:! When you rearrange the letters: THEY SEE GEORGE BUSH: When you rearrange the letters: HE BUGS GORE THE MORSE CODE: When you rearrange the letters: HERE COME DOTS SLOT MACHINES: When you rearrange the letters: CASH LOST IN ME ANIMOSITY: When you rearrange the letters: IS NO AMITY ELECTION RESULTS: When you rearrange the letters: LIES - LET'S RECOUNT SNOOZE ALARMS: When you rearrange the letters: ALAS! NO MORE Z 'S A DECIMAL POINT: When you rearrange the letters: IM A DOT IN PLACE THE EARTHQUAKES: When you rearrange the letters: THAT QUEER SHAKE ELEVEN PLUS TWO: When you rearrange the letters: TWELVE PLUS ONE === message truncated ===
[FairfieldLife] Re: Jack Canfield Mark Victor Hansen in Fairfield Thurs May 22
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, wayback71 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: But this is quite refreshing that the TMO would actually honor people outside of the org. Or maybe the TMO has run out of its own to honor, or maybe they are trying to hitch a ride on the coattails of others? I hope this is the beginning of breaking down the walls of ours is the only Way. The TMO has always given awards to outsiders - that was the whole purpose of the seasonal celebrations that went on for yrs. If you're rich and or influential in some way, they're eager to butter you up. Nothing new here. --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Peter drpetersutphen@ wrote: Do they live in a van down by the river? --- Rick Archer rick@ wrote: From: Ed Malloy HYPERLINK mailto:emalloy@emalloy@ Date: May 21, 2008 10:31:30 PM CDT To: Ed Malloy HYPERLINK mailto:emalloy@emalloy@ Friends, Tomorrow afternoon Thursday May 22nd Mark Victor Hansen a world renowned motivational speaker and Co-Founder of Chicken Soup for the Soul series will be offering a free seminar on the principles of success and prosperity from 2:00 to 4:00 PM at the Sondheim Center. That evening Mark will be joined by Jack Canfield his partner in the Chicken Soup for the Soul series and referred to as Americas #1 Success Coach to receive the Maharishi Award for Prosperity and Progress. They will each be speaking at the awards ceremony as well. It is a rare treat to have both of these men in Fairfield � a place they have long wanted to visit from the great reputation we have for peace, prosperity, creativity and entrepreneurship. Please join me in welcoming them to our community by attending one or both of these events. Please forward this message to friends if you would like. Thanks, Ed Malloy (Mayor of FF) No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.21/1458 - Release Date: 5/21/2008 7:21 AM
[FairfieldLife] Mind Medicine
http://www.alumni.berkeley.edu/California/200803/ellison.aspMind medicineBY KATHERINE ELLISONScientists have launched the largest study to date on whether meditation can produce positive changes in the brain, right down to the molecular level.At the Shambhala Mountain Center, a 600-acre Buddhist retreat nestled at 8,000 feet in the Colorado Rockies, UC Davis neuroscientist Clifford Saron and his team were busy gathering what amounted to more than 2,300 hours of data from physiological tests and interviews. Ambling outside, smiling blissfully despite the chilly late-year winds, were a few of the research subjects themselves—members of a group totaling 64, from the United States, Thailand, the Netherlands, and points in between.On the Road to Shambhala: It may look like Tibet, but the Great Stupa of Dharmakaya (top left) is actually located high in the Colorado Rockies, at the Shambhala Mountain Center (above), where scientists are conducting extensive tests (top right) to better understand the effect of meditation on the brain.Stupa, Meditation: Adeline Von Waning; Electrodes: Courtesy of Clifford Saron.The scientists and their guinea pigs converged in this small valley just south of the Wyoming border, in a locale best known for the 108-foot-tall Great Stupa of Dharmakaya, a sacred Buddhist monument that is the largest of its kind in North America. For 3 months—from September to December—and for as many as 12 hours a day, participants paid some extraordinary attention to attention. They learned to focus on the flow of their breath, donning rubber skullcaps wired with dozens of electrodes to test their cognitive and emotional skills, while samples of their blood and saliva were periodically taken.A researcher at the Center for Mind and brain, Saron and his crew—including the study's contemplative director, B. Alan Wallace, a popular Buddhist author and former translator for the Dalai Lama—invested their time and more than $1 million in research funding. They examined whether meditation can lead to lasting changes in a subject's well-being—changes visible right down to a person's molecular makeup. Preliminary results show the intensive training did indeed improve performance, as compared with a control group, for both short-term and sustained attention, Saron says.The study, called the Shamatha Project after a Tibetan school of meditation training, represents the most comprehensive research yet performed on the effect of meditation on the mind. The project turned a patch of semi-wilderness into ground zero for a new wave of Western enthusiasm with East Asian meditative practices, just as scientists at leading U.S. universities, including Berkeley, are beginning to focus on "positive" sentiments such as concentration, love, and compassion."Meditation has been demystified, to the point where it is now being studied very seriously by very serious scientists," says Berkeley psychology professor Robert Levenson, a Shamatha Project consultant. In recent years, Levenson has carried out his own research into meditation, including blasting a French Buddhist monk with noise to gauge his startle reflex. (The reflex was there, Levenson reports, but significantly muted by some meditation techniques.)continues...
[FairfieldLife] Re: Old Relics
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Marek Reavis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Off, when you get done would you upload pictures of it to the Photos section? I sure will, I'll try to get pics of the process too. OffWorld
[FairfieldLife] Re: Space Euphoria and the Overview Effect
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, aztjbailey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have experienced only a few instances of altered-state bliss in either TM or Ishaya Ascension Attitude practice and it sounds like, from this article, all you need is to get off planet! I've been sayin' that for years. OffWorld
[FairfieldLife] Re: Space Euphoria and the Overview Effect
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, sparaig [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, aztjbailey aztjbailey@ wrote: I have experienced only a few instances of altered-state bliss in either TM or Ishaya Ascension Attitude practice and it sounds like, from this article, all you need is to get off planet! Beam me UP! http://www.dailygalaxy.com/my_weblog/2008/05/space-euphoria.html Just remember that Bliss is not blissful --Maharishi Mahesh Yogi If you're calling it bliss and think its a wonderful feeling, its not Bliss. Total, and complete BS. The universe is bliss, everything else of imaginary enlightenment is self-deception. OffWorld
[FairfieldLife] Re: Gasoline Oil issue
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, sandiego108 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, bettyblue109 no_reply@ wrote: First lets have some facts: From The (UK) Times May 22, 2008 They're wrong about oil, by George Rip up your textbooks, the doubling of oil prices has little to do with China's appetite Excellent article. So basically the commodity market prices are driven by the continued perception of spiking demand driven by an initial economic transformational event vs. the mathematical model that equates commodity price strictly to supply and demand. Thanks for helping me to put the pieces together. In addition, the oil companies (and car companies) deliberately and methodically killed the electric car in the 1990's, so that they could still make profits as fast as possible from the hundred billion barrels they knew were still in the ground. OffWorld
[FairfieldLife] Re: Old Relics
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, TurquoiseB [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: No, NOT the people who hang out on FFL, although some of us are. :-) What I had in mind are objects of power -- things in your house that you might have picked up along the Way and that hold some spiritual significance for you. Oh, the picture i have of John Hagelin on my alter. Along with Ammachi, Karunamayi, Mother Meera, Yogananda, Guru Dev and other saints. Along with my meditation and spiritual practices i also pray, that John Hagelin could pull it off. I keep a cool hammering rock that was left on my property. It flipped up to the surface about 25 years ago while i was disking and harrowing one spring. A hand made rock tool from a kind of rock that is not from around here which some native American left behind. A lot of people have lived here for a long time, is sort of humbling. I also got some glacial eratics that show the movements of past glaciers over here. Age old. So, does anyone have any cool old relics they'd love to rap about? Things that uplift and inspire you consistently, and are thus of value to you on your spiritual path? Whatever they are -- statues or paintings of teachers or saints or gods and goddesses you revere, thangkas of Tibetan saints, photos of places of power or actual objects you collected in those places -- if you're like me you fell in love with these objects when you first saw them, and just had to take them home with you and put them in a place of honor in your house. So, just out of curiosity, what cool spiritual objects have the folks here at Fairfield Life collected in their travels? I'm thinking about this because I saw a show of holy relics in Barcelona yesterday, and then came home, looked around, and realized that I had my share of them, too. Most would qualify as art -- Tibetan tsaklis, a drum from a Zen temple in Kyoto, etc. -- some are just rocks or shards of pottery I picked up while visiting a place of power. My favorite, just to show that I really am curious and that I collect such things myself, is a garment that hangs on the wall above my bed. It's a Tibetan high lama's robe, 17th century, from the Drepung monastery. The head lama of the monastery would have worn it on ceremonial occasions, during which he would have danced for his students, simultaneously transmitting an empowerment. For me it just rocks. I get high just looking at it, and imagining the culture cool enough to invent something like teaching your students via telepathy while dancing for them. But to other people, it's just a faded brown robe embroidered with dragons. For them it would have no more ability to uplift and inspire than a dishrag. For you the relic might be a book signed by one of your spiritual teachers, or a photo taken of you standing with them, or a statuette of Lakshmi you bought in India in a place that really uplifted and inspired you. It could be a musical instrument played by someone cool, or by your- self in some way cool place. If you've hung onto the object for years, and it still serves to uplift and inspire you, that's the kind of thing I'm talking about -- whatever it might be. So, does anyone have any cool old relics they'd love to rap about? Things that uplift and inspire you consistently, and are thus of value to you on your spiritual path?
[FairfieldLife] Re: Gasoline Oil issue
Off World, are you 100% sure that oil cmpanies and auto industry killed the elctric car in the 90's? Can you prove it? --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, off_world_beings [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, sandiego108 sandiego108@ wrote: --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, bettyblue109 no_reply@ wrote: First lets have some facts: From The (UK) Times May 22, 2008 They're wrong about oil, by George Rip up your textbooks, the doubling of oil prices has little to do with China's appetite Excellent article. So basically the commodity market prices are driven by the continued perception of spiking demand driven by an initial economic transformational event vs. the mathematical model that equates commodity price strictly to supply and demand. Thanks for helping me to put the pieces together. In addition, the oil companies (and car companies) deliberately and methodically killed the electric car in the 1990's, so that they could still make profits as fast as possible from the hundred billion barrels they knew were still in the ground. OffWorld
[FairfieldLife] One's Self I Sing
Walt Whitman (18191892). Leaves of Grass. 1900. 1. One's-Self I Sing ONE'S-SELF I singa simple, separate Person; Yet utter the word Democratic, the word En-masse. Of Physiology from top to toe I sing; Not physiognomy alone, nor brain alone, is worthy for the museI say the Form complete is worthier far; The Female equally with the male I sing. 5 Of Life immense in passion, pulse, and power, Cheerfulfor freest action form'd, under the laws divine, The Modern Man I sing.
[FairfieldLife] Re: Jack Canfield Mark Victor Hansen in Fairfield Thurs May 22
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, wayback71 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: But this is quite refreshing that the TMO would actually honor people outside of the org. Or maybe the TMO has run out of its own to honor, or maybe they are trying to hitch a ride on the coattails of others? I hope this is the beginning of breaking down the walls of ours is the only Way. Actually, the first few Maharishi Awards our TM center awarded were to non-TMers. Its only in later days that the Maharishi Award became so incestuous. Maybe noone was interested in receiving it? Lawson
[FairfieldLife] flax hull lignans
http://www.proliberty.com/observer/20040408.htm Driving cancer cells to mass suicide A survivor's tale: concentrated flax hull lignans beat back cancer for 'hopeless' cases. If its power against cancer isn't enought, that's just the start.
[FairfieldLife] Re: Space Euphoria and the Overview Effect
Here is a link to some cool space pictures: http://www.texasjim.com/NASApix/NASA%20pix.htm --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, aztjbailey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have experienced only a few instances of altered-state bliss in either TM or Ishaya Ascension Attitude practice and it sounds like, from this article, all you need is to get off planet! Beam me UP! http://www.dailygalaxy.com/my_weblog/2008/05/space-euphoria.html
[FairfieldLife] Re: Gasoline Oil issue
bettyblue109 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Off World, are you 100% sure that oil cmpanies and auto industry killed the elctric car in the 90's? Can you prove it? Let the name calling begin! --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, off_world_beings no_reply@ wrote: --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, sandiego108 sandiego108@ wrote: --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, bettyblue109 no_reply@ wrote: First lets have some facts: From The (UK) Times May 22, 2008 They're wrong about oil, by George Rip up your textbooks, the doubling of oil prices has little to do with China's appetite Excellent article. So basically the commodity market prices are driven by the continued perception of spiking demand driven by an initial economic transformational event vs. the mathematical model that equates commodity price strictly to supply and demand. Thanks for helping me to put the pieces together. In addition, the oil companies (and car companies) deliberately and methodically killed the electric car in the 1990's, so that they could still make profits as fast as possible from the hundred billion barrels they knew were still in the ground. OffWorld
