[FairfieldLife] Barack Obama To Write Newsweek Cover Story On Haiti
A pleasant change. I'm still not convinced that George W. Bush could write his own name with a crayon, much less an article for Newsweek. Barack Obama To Write Newsweek Cover Story On Haiti President Barack Obama will write the cover story for next week's Newsweek magazine. The Wall Street Journal's Russell Adams reports http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2010/01/14/obama-to-pen-cover-story-on-ha\ iti-and-the-earthquake-for-newsweek/ that Newsweek editor Jon Meacham asked Obama's senior advisor if the President would write for the magazine, and he agreed. The magazine will hit newsstands on Monday. When Newsweek unveiled its redesign in May 2009, the magazine also turned to Obama http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/05/18/jon-meacham-newsweek-gett_n_20\ 4679.html ; Meacham interviewed Obama for that issue.
[FairfieldLife] Another line item way to contribute to Haiti
If you balk at giving a blank check to organizations you're not sure about, Huffington Post has set up a Web page on which you can order specific supplies to be sent to Haiti. Having lived through the earthquake in Agadir, Morocco in 1960, I can testify that one of the things that will be most important are the water purification tablets and water filtration systems offered there. Water supplies are almost always completely contaminated by a large earthquake, and life simply cannot continue without water. Thirsty people will drink anything, and as a result die from it, no matter how many doctors and rescue workers are trying to help. https://store.causecast.org/huffingtonpost
[FairfieldLife] Interesting questions about people power, Obama, etc forwarded to Benjamin Creme
Questions and Answers Q. It's 20 years since the Berlin Wall fell and German reunification began. (1) Was this a great example of people power or was there Hierarchical help being given behind the scenes?( 2) What was remarkable about that historic moment is that it could have got very badly out of control with police shooting at people, people becoming violent and so on. None of that happened were Maitreya and the Masters working to help maintain the calm and euphoria so that it wouldn't spill over into conflict? A. (1) It was a prime example of the forces of a united people's will. (2) No. The time had come. Q. Twenty years ago there was a huge surge of people power and the overturning of the political order, the end of the Cold War a definite change in the world's political climate. Suddenly freedom and new possibilities filled the air. (1) What caused these amazing changes? (2) Do you think it has led to a better world? (3) When communism collapsed it left a vacuum for commercialization and its attendant problems, such as widespread criminality; has life improved in the former Soviet Union? (1) The ending of the Cold War was foretold by Maitreya and was set in motion by Him when He suggested to Mr Gorbachev to go to America and talk peace with President Reagan. It also included Maitreya's advice to Mr Gorbachev to open up the Soviet Union to perestroika and glasnost. Maitreya's advice was carried out by Mr Gorbachev but unfortunately in the process he lost his position. (2) Yes. (3) Overall, yes. Q. Could you comment on the Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Barack Obama? Do you consider it totally deserved, or premature? Or is it a way to strengthen new political tendencies? A. I consider it not yet deserved, therefore premature, but hopeful. Q. Will President Obama ever turn into the liberal leader that many Americans were hoping for when they voted for him? Will he end the wars in Afghanistan, Iraq, and close US bases around the world and finally start spending all that military money on something helpful for humanity and planet Earth? Will he turn out to be the new Franklin D. Roosevelt? Are you working on nudging him to be the `liberal lion' that we had prayed for? A. The answers to these questions lie in the hands of the American people. It is up to them to bring the necessary pressure on their government to implement the action you mentioned. I am not working on nudging Mr Obama or anybody else. I am preparing the way for the open demonstration of Maitreya and His group of Masters. I would not be surprised, however, if Mr Obama becomes enamoured by Maitreya's teaching and advice. His heart seems to be in the right place. Q. George Adamski describes the form of Motherships (spacecrafts) as cigar-shaped. Are the `stars' similar? What kind of craft are they? A. Many of the larger spacecraft which work to our benefit are cigar-shaped but some are bell-shaped, some are fish-shaped and some are saucer-shaped. The `star' heralding Maitreya's presence is also a spacecraft able to transform into different shapes. Q. I would like to ask if the Space Brothers are planning to have a `First Contact' world press conference with President Obama and/or other open-minded world leaders, which would give them an opportunity to tell the world about Maitreya without saying who He is. This can be done by `them' saying something like this: There exists a very wise man on your planet who would like to speak to humanity. Will you do this? If the media does this it could mean that the Day of Declaration could take place at this time instead of waiting for the television interviews to take place. A. Sorry, no, that is not the Plan nor even a good idea, because it leaves out entirely the question of humanity's free will. Q. Recently I attended a discussion group that meets to talk about UFO phenomena. They happened to be screening a Steven Greer interview. I had the opportunity to talk about the `star', and its significance to Maitreya's emergence into the world. While people were receptive and interested in the information, I was asked many questions about the `grays', `reptilians' and `abductions'. It is my understanding that abductions are imagined since the Space Brothers are here to help, not harm in any way. I was wondering if you might shed some light on this whether these `grays' and `reptilians' exist and how best to address this question and the issue of abduction? A. Once again let us put this question to rest. `Grays', `reptilians' and `abductors' do not exist among the Space Brothers who man the so-called UFOs visiting our planet. The work which the Space Brothers do is not only harmless but is essential to the further life of this planet. They come to aid, they are on a spiritual mission, a mission of mercy. `Grays', `reptilians' and `abductors' are the figment of people's imagination based on fear. We can thank the governments of the world and the science fiction filmmakers for this misinformation.
[FairfieldLife] Re: Letter to Swami Ramakrishna and the Bramachari, director of connectone.in
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, gita...@... gita...@... wrote: Dear Members, The Bramachari that was spoken about in this post is Kamal Bijlani, information about his work can be found when you go to the website www.connectone.in And the Amritapuri School of Engineering. It is a website encouraging the grooming of all Entrepreneurs and Venture Capitalists in India, they are trying to network with other wealthy Venture Capitalists around the globe to ensure the success of Indias new Entrepreneurs and directly related to Amrita University School of Engineering. My earlier questions to this monk and the others working on this program are what does this have to do with renunciation? What does this have to do with The Hugging Saint's teaching of charity and living lives as renunciates in poverty? I received no answer. You seem to know better than the Saint on many things in life. You must be a truly important and evolved personality. Surely your intellect, devotion and evolution long has transcended the status of this Saint, then why not start your own movement ?
[FairfieldLife] Re: Letter to Swami Ramakrishna and the Bramachari, director of connectone.in
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, nablusoss1008 no_re...@... wrote: You seem to know better than the Saint on many things in life. You must be a truly important and evolved personality. Saint Dominic created the Inquisition and murdered an estimated million people over the 600 years of its existence, torturing many of them first before burning them at the stake. Yes, I'd say that I am a slightly more evolved per- sonality than he was. For that matter, so are you. Just because a person is called a saint doesn't mean that they are one. And even if it did, that doesn't make them omniscient, does it? Or does it? If you consider Maharishi a saint, and being one means that he should know and be respons- ible for all that happens within his organization, does that mean that Maharishi is responsible for the murder of Levi Butler at MUM?
[FairfieldLife] Re: Letter to Swami Ramakrishna and the Bramachari, director of connectone.in
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, TurquoiseB no_re...@... wrote: --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, nablusoss1008 no_reply@ wrote: Or does it? If you consider Maharishi a saint, and being one means that he should know and be respons- ible for all that happens within his organization, does that mean that Maharishi is responsible for the murder of Levi Butler at MUM? Only in your sicko mind He is.
[FairfieldLife] Re: Simple questions that New Agers avoid
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, cardemaister no_re...@... wrote: --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, TurquoiseB no_reply@ wrote: --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, lurkernomore20002000 steve.sundur@ wrote: Break the suspense Jeff. If thoughts don't create reality, what does? Hairstyles. Just recently we've been told that one spoiled an entire movie. Well, [dRshyam, the Seen, is] **kRtaarthaM prati naSTam** apy anaSTaM tadanyasaadhaaraNatvaat... :0 But the world existed before man existed here and will continue to be long after we are gone , so the sutra must be referring to a change in one's experience of the world , rather than the world actually disappearing once everyone is enlightened as some have suggested. The sense of unity overshadows the world of name and form. I dont think its meant literally .
[FairfieldLife] Re: For Avatar fanboys: get the script here
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Bhairitu noozg...@... wrote: So you can read a few scenes each night before bed or maybe chant it after meditation. ;-) http://www.aintitcool.com/node/43608 http://failblog.org/2010/01/10/avatar-plot-fail/
[FairfieldLife] Doomsday Clock has good news for human race
Doomsday clock pushed back 1 minute (CNN) -- The world has inched further away from doom and nuclear disaster, said a group of respected scientists that includes 19 Nobel Laureates. The symbolic Doomsday Clock has been moved back a minute, reflecting the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists' more optimistic view of the world's chances of avoiding catastrophic threats such as nuclear attacks. The clock is now set at six minutes to midnight, with midnight representing a nuclear apocalypse, according to the group, which is based in Chicago, Illinois. We are poised to bend the arc of history toward a world free of nuclear weapons. For the first time since atomic bombs were dropped in 1945, leaders of nuclear weapons states are cooperating to vastly reduce their arsenals and secure all nuclear bomb-making material, the scientists said in a statement Thursday. The Doomsday Clock was created in 1947 and had been adjusted only 18 times before Thursday, the group said. The closest it has been to midnight is two minutes, from 1953 to 1960, after the Soviet Union and the United States stepped up testing of thermonuclear devices. The farthest has been 17 minutes, from 1991 to 1995, after the signing of the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty. A key to the new era of cooperation is a change in the U.S. government's orientation toward international affairs, brought about in part by the election of [President Barack] Obama, the group said. With a more pragmatic, problem-solving approach, not only has Obama initiated new arms-reduction talks with Russia, he has started negotiations with Iran to close its nuclear enrichment program, and directed the U.S. government to lead a global effort to secure loose fissile material in four years. He also presided over the U.N. Security Council last September, where he supported a fissile material cutoff treaty and encouraged all countries to live up to their disarmament and nonproliferation obligations under the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty, said the group, which added that much more work needs to be done. Threats remain around the world, the scientists said, noting that governments might not live up to pledges to reduce nuclear arms and combat climate change. Scientists and other experts who had produced the atomic bomb for the Manhattan Project established the group in 1945, its Web site said. http://edition.cnn.com/2010/US/01/15/doomsday.clock/
[FairfieldLife] Re: 1957
1976 (continued) Maharishi inaugurates the World Government Of the Age of Enlightenment, a non-political, Non-religious global organization, with sovereignty In the domain of consciousness, authority in the invincible power Of Natural Law, and activity in purifying world Consciousness with the participation of the people of over 120 countries and with 1,200 Maharishi Capitals of the Age of Enlightenment around the world. 1976 Maharishi's Year of Government Maharishi introduced the TM-Sidhi program and starts to train Governors of the Age of Enlightenment to function from the Unified Field of all the Laws of Nature to purify world consciousness. 1975 Maharishi's Year of the Dawn of the Age of Enlightenment With the discovery of the Maharishi Effect the profound nature of Maharishi's Creative Intelligence is further validated. The Maharishi Effect demonstrates that the collective life of a society or nation can be fully developed and enriched through a small proportion of the population practicing Maharishi's Transcendental Meditation. 1975 (continued) The 'Maharishi Effect' establishes a new formula for the creation of an ideal society, free from crime and problems. With this, Maharishi envisions the dawn of a new age for humankind- the Age of Enlightenment. On January 12, Maharishi inaugurates the Dawn of the Age of Enlightenment for the whole world in Switzerland, and travels to all six continents inaugurating the Dawn of the Age of Enlightenment for each continent. The Dawn of the Age of Enlightenment brings the first wave of fulfillment of Maharishi's World Plan. Maharishi establishes Maharishi European Research University to monitor the rise of the Age of Enlightenment in all parts of the world, and to investigate the full range of possibilities inherent in human consciousness. 1974 Maharishi's Year of Achievement of the World Plan The Discovery of the Maharishi Effect: one percent of the population practicing the Transcendental Meditation program in any city reduces negative tendencies, such as crime, accident, and sickness rates, and increases positive tendencies throughout society. 1973 Maharishi's Year of Action for the World Plan More than 2,000 World Plan Centers are established in all parts of the world, offering courses in the Science of Creative Intelligence. 1972 Maharishi's Year of the World Plan. Maharishi inaugurates the World Plan to solve the age-old problems of mankind in this generation, with 2,000 newly trained teachers of the Science of Creative Intelligence. 1971 Maharishi's Year of Science of Creative Intelligence Maharishi formulates the Science of Creative Intelligence as the scientific theory for the development of higher states of consciousness, which naturally develop through the practice of Transcendental Meditation. Maharishi establishes Maharishi Interantional University in the U.S.A. to serve as a model of ideal education in the world. 1970 Maharishi's Year of Scientific Research First scientific research on Transcendental Meditation, identifying the physiological correlates of higher states of consciousness. With this research Transcendental Meditation gains worldwide publicity and inspires scientists throughout the world to research into the wide range of benefits resulting from Transcendental Meditation. 1969 Maharishi's Year of Supreme Consciousness Maharishi comments extensively on the Brahma Sutras, the texbook of Vedant, the aspect of Vedic literature which provides complete knowledge of Unity Consciousness, the pinnacle of human evolution. 1968 Maharishi's Year of Students Students International Meditation Society is founded in many countries. 1967 Maharishi's Year of Unity Consciousness Maharishi explains experiences of Transcendental Meditation in terms of Unity Consciousness. Maharishi inaugurates the first European Meditation Academy in Bremen, Germany 1966 Maharishi's Year of Academy of Meditation In the year of the great Kumbha Mela in Allahabad, India, Maharishi inaugurates the first International Academy of Meditation,
[FairfieldLife] Re: Simple questions that New Agers avoid
There is so little real content on FFL lately that forms of cheap amusement like this are one of the only things that keep me around. So, it's all about Judy, and not a 'simple question for the New Agers', Jeff. Reduced to a debate about movie hair-do's. Very impressive. Bring the conversation down to your to your own level, so you can get in a word or two edge-wise! Looks like we've got a couple of 'New Agers', and seems to be a TB (Turq Bee) on the forum, folks. LoL!. Jeff: Not sure I follow your logical sequence but hey its all about creating your own reality isnt it. TurquoiseB wrote: My logical sequence was merely a parody of Judy's. I just *love* pushing her buttons and then sitting back and watching her react and try to win some argument that is one only in her mind. The whole Dances With Nitpicks thread, with her making 20+ posts simply because I corrected her by pointing out that Mary McDonnell made the decision to wear her hair loose rather than braided has been really, really FUN to watch. BTW When I went to see Dances with Wolves it was a first date with a pretty cute girl called Rosie ( long straight black hair not tied back , definite slattern ). She confessed to me afterwards that she had really needed to pee most of the film but was too embarassed to get up and visit the ladies room, and was actually in quite a bit of pain for most of it ! Just wanted to share with you. Good to know that there are other slattern-lovers out there. :-) In retrospect, the thing I found funniest about the whole Dances With Wolves thang was *not* that Judy failed to address the fact that there is *not a single scene in the film* that portrays Mary McDonnell's hair as dirty or matted the way she claimed it was, but the fact that this whole insane theory of hers *never even occurred to her* until her sister mentioned it. Isn't that classic? On the one hand, it supports my theory that the whole slattern thing is the result of some childhood trauma, in that her sister was *also* told to Go comb your hair, and probably by the same petty tyrant. On the other, it's one of the best examples *ever* of Judy BELIEVING WHAT SOMEONE TOLD HER TO BELIEVE. By her own admission, it never occurred to her that Dances With Wolves could be secretly racist *until someone told her to believe it*. And now, 20 years later, she is still defending what she was told to believe as if it's Truth Incarnate. Classic. P.S. Don't take all of this seriously, Jeff, or see it as an attempt to draw you into the line of fire. This is just me having fun with Judy on the ropes and in Gotta-keep-defending-the-dumb-idea-because- I-can-never-be-seen-as-admitting-I-was-dumb mode. There is so little real content on FFL lately that forms of cheap amusement like this are one of the only things that keep me around.
[FairfieldLife] Re: Simple questions that New Agers avoid
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, jeff.evans60 jeff.evan...@... wrote: --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, cardemaister no_reply@ wrote: --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, TurquoiseB no_reply@ wrote: --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, lurkernomore20002000 steve.sundur@ wrote: Break the suspense Jeff. If thoughts don't create reality, what does? Hairstyles. Just recently we've been told that one spoiled an entire movie. Well, [dRshyam, the Seen, is] **kRtaarthaM prati naSTam** apy anaSTaM tadanyasaadhaaraNatvaat... :0 But the world existed before man existed here and will continue to be long after we are gone , so the sutra must be referring to a change in one's experience of the world , rather than the world actually disappearing once everyone is enlightened as some have suggested. The sense of unity overshadows the world of name and form. I dont think its meant literally . http://www.healthandyoga.com/html/sutras/pt_yogasutras57.asp Krtartham prati nastam api anastam tad-anya-sadharanatvat (II.22). Krtartham = (one) whose purpose has been fulfilled; Prati = for/to; Nastam = destroyed/non-existent; Api = although; Anastam = not destroyed/existent; Tad = (then) that; Anya = to others; Sadharanatvat = on account of being common. Although it (the Seen, Prakrti) becomes non-existent for him (for Purusa, the Seer) whose purpose has been fulfilled, it continues to exist for others on account of being common to others. In previous sutra (Tad-artha eva drsyasyatma = The Seen exists for him), we saw that this creation (Prakrti) is for the experience and liberation of Purusa. What happens to it (Prakrti) once the Purusa gets liberated? Above sutra tells us that it continues to be there for others (who have yet to get liberation). Let us imagine, for understanding the above point, many persons are sleeping together in one room and having a dream which is common to all. Now, during the process of the dream, one of them wakes up. For him the dream ceases to be but for others it continues to be. Similarly the Seen (Prakrti) ceases to be for the Seer but continues to be for others.
[FairfieldLife] Re: Simple questions that New Agers avoid
Morning of good to you! There is so much beauty in the world! Let's talk about that! The sun will be peeking soonenjoy -Meow ciao
[FairfieldLife] Re: Another line item way to contribute to Haiti
Barry's post and use of the term blank check is misleading. Huffington Post, in partnership with Causecast have listed several items with specific dollar amounts you can add to your shopping cart. At check out you can charge it to your credit card. It has the effect of allowing you feel you are allocating your dollars specifically, but it still amounts to CASH. Organizations such as Save the Children also uses this method to solicit donations where you can donate a cow or a goat. It's a gimmick to rope in tightwads and control freaks. It suits Barry perfectly. By the way, I wonder how many water filtration systems he donated to Haiti? Just because Huffington Post set up a way for you to specify Water Filtration System $100 doesn't mean Causecast is any more reputable in the use of money you send than other well established organization such as UNICEF or Doctors without Boarders. In addition to working with Causecast, Huffington Post also lists top organizations accepting donations: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/01/12/haiti-earthquake-relief-h_n_421014.html At the U.N. Haiti's envoy, Bill Clinton, emphasized sending CASH and not Stuff in order to give organizations maximum flexibility. The situation in Haiti is so chaotic, it's anybody's guess exactly what is needed in different parts of the county during different stages of relief efforts. http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2010/01/bill_clinton_on_haiti_we_need.html --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, TurquoiseB no_re...@... wrote: If you balk at giving a blank check to organizations you're not sure about, Huffington Post has set up a Web page on which you can order specific supplies to be sent to Haiti. Having lived through the earthquake in Agadir, Morocco in 1960, I can testify that one of the things that will be most important are the water purification tablets and water filtration systems offered there. Water supplies are almost always completely contaminated by a large earthquake, and life simply cannot continue without water. Thirsty people will drink anything, and as a result die from it, no matter how many doctors and rescue workers are trying to help. https://store.causecast.org/huffingtonpost
[FairfieldLife] Living too damn Fast
You have control over action alone, never over its fruits. Live not for the fruits of action, nor attach your self to inaction. II.47 http://www.good.is/post/you-can-drive-55/?gt1=48001
[FairfieldLife] Re: Barack Obama To Write Newsweek Cover Story On Haiti
Obama has time to write an article for Newsweek but hasn't bothered to give a press conference since July. Both President and Newsweek must be in the same boat-desparate. --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, TurquoiseB no_re...@... wrote: A pleasant change. I'm still not convinced that George W. Bush could write his own name with a crayon, much less an article for Newsweek. Barack Obama To Write Newsweek Cover Story On Haiti President Barack Obama will write the cover story for next week's Newsweek magazine. The Wall Street Journal's Russell Adams reports http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2010/01/14/obama-to-pen-cover-story-on-ha\ iti-and-the-earthquake-for-newsweek/ that Newsweek editor Jon Meacham asked Obama's senior advisor if the President would write for the magazine, and he agreed. The magazine will hit newsstands on Monday. When Newsweek unveiled its redesign in May 2009, the magazine also turned to Obama http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/05/18/jon-meacham-newsweek-gett_n_20\ 4679.html ; Meacham interviewed Obama for that issue.
[FairfieldLife] Re: Barack Obama To Write Newsweek Cover Story On Haiti
Let's also see how many times I is used Another question... in between closed door backroom deals, golf with cronies, and working on his 3rd. biography(no doubt), how does the emperor have time to write this article? How about focusing on relief efforts instead of adoring his mug on the cover yet again? --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, TurquoiseB no_re...@... wrote: A pleasant change. I'm still not convinced that George W. Bush could write his own name with a crayon, much less an article for Newsweek. Barack Obama To Write Newsweek Cover Story On Haiti President Barack Obama will write the cover story for next week's Newsweek magazine. The Wall Street Journal's Russell Adams reports http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2010/01/14/obama-to-pen-cover-story-on-ha\ iti-and-the-earthquake-for-newsweek/ that Newsweek editor Jon Meacham asked Obama's senior advisor if the President would write for the magazine, and he agreed. The magazine will hit newsstands on Monday. When Newsweek unveiled its redesign in May 2009, the magazine also turned to Obama http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/05/18/jon-meacham-newsweek-gett_n_20\ 4679.html ; Meacham interviewed Obama for that issue.
[FairfieldLife] Re: Simple questions that New Agers avoid
Erik wrote: [dRshyam, the Seen, is] **kRtaarthaM prati naSTam** apy anaSTaM tadanyasaadhaaraNatvaat... :0 You are correct, Sir. All of the Upanishad thinkers were transcendentalists. TMer's ascribe to the transcendtalist point-of-view. Transcendental means 'beyond' the senses - we are are referring to a state of consciousness, para', in Sanskrit, which is beyond the states of waking, sleeping, and dreaming. Ken Wilber postulates that there is a whole spectrum of consciousness. According to Gaudapadacharya, there is a fourth state of consciouness, called 'turiya' in Sanskrit. It is a state free from the binding influences of the 'gunas', the constituents of nature. Shankara says that the 'brahman' or transcendental state is attained through 'moksha', that is, *realized* by experiencing 'advaita', the absolute non-dual Reality. According to Maharishi Patanjali, this transcendental state can be experienced directly through a process of enstasis or mental introspection by following an eightfold path which includes meditation that is transcendental. According to Mahesh Yogi, this process is defined as the regular passing of the attention from one state of conciousness to another, subtler state; a process which enables transcendental consciousness to be maintained even during activity; first at a very subtle level, and then later, in all the gross activities...
[FairfieldLife] Re: Another line item way to contribute to Haiti
Raunchy is correct. The reputable charities always include some fine print telling you that substitutions may be made depending on what the organization has determined is the greatest need. To think that you know better than the group you're donating to what it should be using your money for is the height of arrogance. Plus which, at this point the most urgent need in Haiti is logistical support for getting supplies into the Port-au-Prince area. Umpty tons of water purification tablets don't do anybody any good if they're marooned at the airport because the roads are blocked, or sitting in a warehouse somewhere waiting to be shipped because the airport can't accept any more flights. The organizations working on the ground need money to get that sorted out before anything else useful can be done. In any case, it doesn't take much effort to find an established charity or NGO that you *can* be sure about. What these groups need *above all* in this kind of crisis is exactly your blank check, unrestricted funds. If you don't trust one organization to use them wisely, find another one you do trust. Just don't respond to unsolicited email appeals or somebody collecting door-to-door or a table set up at your local supermarket. Go directly to the Web sites of one of the reputable groups--lists are plastered all over the media--and dump as much CASH as you can spare on them. Maybe later, when there's less chaos, there will be specific needs to be fulfilled. But let the organizations tell *you* what they are, don't you try to tell them. BTW, the Clinton Foundation now also has a text-message donation system set up for its Haiti relief fund: Send the word Haiti to 20222 to make a $10 donation. --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, raunchydog raunchy...@... wrote: Barry's post and use of the term blank check is misleading. Huffington Post, in partnership with Causecast have listed several items with specific dollar amounts you can add to your shopping cart. At check out you can charge it to your credit card. It has the effect of allowing you feel you are allocating your dollars specifically, but it still amounts to CASH. Organizations such as Save the Children also uses this method to solicit donations where you can donate a cow or a goat. It's a gimmick to rope in tightwads and control freaks. It suits Barry perfectly. By the way, I wonder how many water filtration systems he donated to Haiti? Just because Huffington Post set up a way for you to specify Water Filtration System $100 doesn't mean Causecast is any more reputable in the use of money you send than other well established organization such as UNICEF or Doctors without Boarders. In addition to working with Causecast, Huffington Post also lists top organizations accepting donations: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/01/12/haiti-earthquake-relief-h_n_421014.html At the U.N. Haiti's envoy, Bill Clinton, emphasized sending CASH and not Stuff in order to give organizations maximum flexibility. The situation in Haiti is so chaotic, it's anybody's guess exactly what is needed in different parts of the county during different stages of relief efforts. http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2010/01/bill_clinton_on_haiti_we_need.html --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, TurquoiseB no_reply@ wrote: If you balk at giving a blank check to organizations you're not sure about, Huffington Post has set up a Web page on which you can order specific supplies to be sent to Haiti. Having lived through the earthquake in Agadir, Morocco in 1960, I can testify that one of the things that will be most important are the water purification tablets and water filtration systems offered there. Water supplies are almost always completely contaminated by a large earthquake, and life simply cannot continue without water. Thirsty people will drink anything, and as a result die from it, no matter how many doctors and rescue workers are trying to help. https://store.causecast.org/huffingtonpost
[FairfieldLife] Re: Living too damn Fast
You have control over action alone, never over its fruits. Live not for the fruits of action, nor attach your self to inaction. II.47 http://www.good.is/post/you-can-drive-55/?gt1=48001 He who in this life does not follow the wheel of life thus set revolving, whose life is sinful, whose contentment lies in the senses, he lives in vain. III.16 But Castleman, whose original motivation was saving oil, now believes driving 55 could have broader benefits for our quality of life. A self-described conservative person, Castleman would rather not have a law at all, but since no one wants to slow down voluntarily, it seems like the only option. I don't want police waiting at every corner to give a ticket. I want my fellow drivers to get sane. We're all going to get there. Let's just do it in an orderly fashion. Yup, spoken like a conservative meditator. Like the science on true spirituality is showing more and more. Slow down and come to meditation.
[FairfieldLife] Christian Right
[FairfieldLife] Young Pundits chanting in the Himalayas
http://vedatradition.ning.com/video/vedic-chanting-and-peformance http://vedatradition.ning.com/video/vedic-chanting-and-peformance
[FairfieldLife] Re: Simple questions that New Agers avoid
meow wrote: Morning of good to you! Good morning to you too! But what about the 'simple' questions that 'New Agers' avoid? If they are so simple, they would have been answered by now, I guess. There is so much beauty in the world! It should be easy to answer these questions even if you're not a 'New Ager', because all you have to do is apply some common sense, right? Let's talk about that! So, you want to avoid the simple questions. The sun will be peeking soonenjoy The world appears to be real and it seems like the the sun is 'peeking', but isn't the earth rotating? I guess the eyes play tricks on us sometimes. Maybe the sun just 'appears' to be peeking out from behind the earth. Things are NOT always exactly as they seem. For example, one person sees a 'sky-flower', but another sees clouds in the sky. The person who thought he saw the sky-flower realizes that it was just a mote in his eye. The sky-flower was not real, yet it was not unreal while he was experiencing it. It was like an illusion or a dream. In reality, there are no sky-flowers.
[FairfieldLife] Re: Simple questions that New Agers avoid
Erik wrote: [dRshyam, the Seen, is] **kRtaarthaM prati naSTam** apy anaSTaM tadanyasaadhaaraNatvaat... :0 You are correct, Sir. All of the Upanishad thinkers were transcendentalists. TMer's ascribe to the transcendtalist point-of-view. Transcendental means 'beyond' the senses - we are are referring to a state of consciousness, para', in Sanskrit, which is beyond the states of waking, sleeping, and dreaming. Ken Wilber postulates that there is a whole spectrum of consciousness. According to Gaudapadacharya, there is a fourth state of consciouness, called 'turiya' in Sanskrit. It is a state free from the binding influences of the 'gunas', the constituents of nature. Shankara says that the 'brahman' or transcendental state is attained through 'moksha', that is, *realized* by experiencing 'advaita', the absolute non-dual Reality. According to Maharishi Patanjali, this transcendental state can be experienced directly through a process of enstasis or mental introspection by following an eightfold path which includes meditation that is transcendental. According to Mahesh Yogi, this process is defined as the regular passing of the attention from one state of conciousness to another, subtler state; a process which enables transcendental consciousness to be maintained even during activity; first at a very subtle level, and then later, in all the gross activities... Yeah, is true. My experience too. Nice summation. Jai Adi Shankara, -Doug in FF
[FairfieldLife] Re: Christian Right
Christian Right It will probably take a Christian 'miracle' to save most of the people of Haiti. From what I've read, conservative Christians have donated billions of dollars in aid to Haiti in the past decade. That's where a lot of the aid comes from - Christians who donate money and pay U.S. taxes, John.
[FairfieldLife] Re: Who to blame for the Haiti earthquake?
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, authfriend jst...@... wrote: --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, TurquoiseB no_reply@ wrote: snip The Buddhist group I sit with here from time to time raised 40,000 Euros in one day. My contri- bution added to the total. What would you like to bet that NO ONE ELSE on this forum who has commented on this subject -- including Raunchy, Judy, and those who find karmic reasons for the earthquake has contributed a penny. I'd be happy to take any such bets. How much are you betting, Barry? (Loser to donate the amount of the bet to the relief efforts, of course.) By my calculations Barry lost the bet and owes the Haitian relief effort an amount that matches the donations made by FFLife. He should consider this penance for his arrogance. $100 Judy $101 sgrayatlarge $50 nabby $210 raunchydog Total $451. If it would make him feel any better about losing the bet, Barry could donate that amount for Water Filtration Systems. Good job FFLife, keep up the good work. If you haven't done so already, please text Haiti 90999 for the Red Cross or Haiti 20222 for the Haiti relief fund through the Clinton Foundation.
[FairfieldLife] Hope and horror in Haiti and Mexico
Mark Morford at his best: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/g/a/2010/01/15/notes011510.DTL http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/g/a/2010/01/15/notes011510.DTL nl=fix nl=fix
[FairfieldLife] Re: Who to blame for the Haiti earthquake?
LOL. Not only did I never reply to your silly post, I had already donated more than twice what FFL raised as a group long before you started your campaign. I'll stick with that amount for now, thanks, and congratulate you on spurring people to contribute. --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, raunchydog raunchy...@... wrote: --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, authfriend jstein@ wrote: --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, TurquoiseB no_reply@ wrote: snip The Buddhist group I sit with here from time to time raised 40,000 Euros in one day. My contri- bution added to the total. What would you like to bet that NO ONE ELSE on this forum who has commented on this subject -- including Raunchy, Judy, and those who find karmic reasons for the earthquake has contributed a penny. I'd be happy to take any such bets. How much are you betting, Barry? (Loser to donate the amount of the bet to the relief efforts, of course.) By my calculations Barry lost the bet and owes the Haitian relief effort an amount that matches the donations made by FFLife. He should consider this penance for his arrogance. $100 Judy $101 sgrayatlarge $50 nabby $210 raunchydog Total $451. If it would make him feel any better about losing the bet, Barry could donate that amount for Water Filtration Systems. Good job FFLife, keep up the good work. If you haven't done so already, please text Haiti 90999 for the Red Cross or Haiti 20222 for the Haiti relief fund through the Clinton Foundation.
[FairfieldLife] Haiti: Rush Limbaugh's compassion for the human tragedy
Rush Limbaugh's Haiti comment on Ed Schultz's Psycho talk segment: Video: http://snipurl.com/u3fmi
[FairfieldLife] Re: Christian Right
The actor Glover believes it's Gaia's revenge on our inaction against cliemate change. A pox on both houses!
[FairfieldLife] Re: Christian Right
The actor Glover believes it's Gaia's revenge on our inaction against climate change. A pox on both houses!
[FairfieldLife] Re: Christian Right
Pat Robertson may be a total tool, but I imagine his supporters have donated a lot of money to help Haiti --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, WillyTex willy...@... wrote: Christian Right It will probably take a Christian 'miracle' to save most of the people of Haiti. From what I've read, conservative Christians have donated billions of dollars in aid to Haiti in the past decade. That's where a lot of the aid comes from - Christians who donate money and pay U.S. taxes, John.
[FairfieldLife] Don't let Monsanto Destroy Organic
http://salsa.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2c=hf1OAmT2nd%2BBoRB%2F w5YZIOqj857nP8gC Food Water Watch: Advocating for our right to safe, affordable, healthy food and water. Stop Monsanto from Contaminating Our Food Protect Organic Food From Genetically Engineered Crops http://salsa.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2c=ZJnfG6pj1JOu6xbobmCp 7eqj857nP8gC January 14, 2010 Dear Michael, Protect Organic Food from Genetically Engineered Crops! https://salsa.democracyinaction.org/o/1185/images/testtubes-1.jpg http://salsa.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2c=sQEyxBJzDuIKZYfCZt1w Feqj857nP8gC Tell the USDA to reject Monsanto's GE Alfalfa. Many people are concerned about eating genetically engineered foods because of possible health risks. Unfortunately, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is getting closer to approving Monsanto's genetically engineered (GE) alfalfa, despite the fact that it's likely to contaminate other crops, including organic alfalfa. Almost all organic dairies are dependent upon organic alfalfa, and organic standards don't allow the use of GE crops. Tell the USDA to preserve organic and reject GE alfalfa. http://salsa.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2c=EULC2l89bZVhk029wTRW huqj857nP8gC The USDA has studied the possible contamination issues with this perennial grass. They admit there could be problems, but claim they don't know if the contamination of organic alfalfa would matter to consumers of organic food. This is ridiculous, since avoiding genetically engineered ingredients is one of the biggest reasons people seek out organic foods. We need to tell the USDA loud and clear that consumers want foods that are free from genetic engineering. Tell the USDA that consumers do care, and they should reject genetically engineered alfalfa. http://salsa.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2c=jejBhUFJnpssFsbig04Va mTV3t4auaMx Thanks for taking action, Sarah, Alex, Noelle and the Food Team Food Water Watch goodfood(at)fwwatch.org http://fwwatch.org/ Food http://salsa.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2c=GHm%2BbNw%2B5%2B4piQ fUk21LbOqj857nP8gC Water Watch is a nonprofit consumer organization that works to ensure clean water and safe food. We challenge the corporate control and abuse of our food and water resources by empowering people to take action and by transforming the public consciousness about what we eat and drink. Talk to Us http://salsa.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2c=umKeawqMvNQSKzcVdg6W Huqj857nP8gC | Support Us http://salsa.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2c=reH8lL7upk6lSDjJIw5U S%2Bqj857nP8gC | Subscribe http://salsa.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2c=3%2B8aJPv%2BbCfnfw5A G08cdeqj857nP8gC http://salsa.democracyinaction.org/dia/TrackImage?key=1278487696
Re: [FairfieldLife] Re: Christian Right
So does taking action against climate change threaten your bottom line? sgrayatlarge wrote: The actor Glover believes it's Gaia's revenge on our inaction against cliemate change. A pox on both houses!
Re: [FairfieldLife] Living too damn Fast
Doug, the Gita Thumper. dhamiltony2k5 wrote: You have control over action alone, never over its fruits. Live not for the fruits of action, nor attach your self to inaction. II.47 http://www.good.is/post/you-can-drive-55/?gt1=48001
[FairfieldLife] Re: Christian Right
It's a lame ass comment to make right after the earthquake, wait a few months before making such statements --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Bhairitu noozg...@... wrote: So does taking action against climate change threaten your bottom line? sgrayatlarge wrote: The actor Glover believes it's Gaia's revenge on our inaction against cliemate change. A pox on both houses!
[FairfieldLife] Global Good News = Head In The Sand News?
Just as a counterpoint to all the real news about Haiti, if you need a break go to the by country reports on the Global Good News site. On this first page you will see All the news that's fit to print about Haiti as of today. http://www.globalgoodnews.com/world-news-c.html?abv=HTIcountry=Haiti Digging down into one of them, you find this fascinating talk by Raja Lucien Mansour on how TM and TM programs are creating Invincibility for Haiti. http://www.globalgoodnews.com/world-peace-a.html?art=121449800444950238 Good to know that it's all Good News from that part of the world, and that Invincibility reigns.
[FairfieldLife] Cheech and Chong want to smoke dope with Sarah Palin
After all, as they say, she already answers questions like a stoner. Short clip with some good barbs in it. I particularly liked the one about how she ran for VP as if she was in the Miss Vice President Contest and had drawn the questions to be asked of her at press conferences out of a fishbowl. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/01/15/cheech-chong-palin_n_424563.html
[FairfieldLife] Re: Global Good News = Head In The Sand News?
This just points out what sham all this is. After the quake, they probably still believe Haiti is Invincible, that is if the Rajas are still feeling the bliss of silence and need more time to come out of meditation, afterall what is more important for these bums than to think well I put my attention on my little piece of the earth, that's good enoughwell what's for lunch?..yumm dal and rice my favorite!! --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, TurquoiseB no_re...@... wrote: Just as a counterpoint to all the real news about Haiti, if you need a break go to the by country reports on the Global Good News site. On this first page you will see All the news that's fit to print about Haiti as of today. http://www.globalgoodnews.com/world-news-c.html?abv=HTIcountry=Haiti Digging down into one of them, you find this fascinating talk by Raja Lucien Mansour on how TM and TM programs are creating Invincibility for Haiti. http://www.globalgoodnews.com/world-peace-a.html?art=121449800444950238 Good to know that it's all Good News from that part of the world, and that Invincibility reigns.
[FairfieldLife] Gay scientists isolate the gene that makes people Christian
Found by Marek, passed along by moi, this clip details peer-reviewed research conducted by the prestigious Pink Tiger Research Institute: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCzbNkyXO50 We have already prevented this rat from being born Christian, and hopefully humans will follow.
[FairfieldLife] Re: Global Good News = Head In The Sand News?
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, TurquoiseB no_reply@ wrote: Digging down into one of them, you find this fascinating talk by Raja Lucien Mansour on how TM and TM programs are creating Invincibility for Haiti. http://www.globalgoodnews.com/world-peace-a.html?art=121449800444950238 Good to know that it's all Good News from that part of the world, and that Invincibility reigns. I wish I had as much time available to research every little thingy coming from the TMO as the Turqey obviously has. Does this fellow have any other job ?
Re: [FairfieldLife] Re: Christian Right
Just what does the earthquake have to do with asking if climate change threatens your bottom line? If anyone is a lame ass it's you. sgrayatlarge wrote: It's a lame ass comment to make right after the earthquake, wait a few months before making such statements --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Bhairitu noozg...@... wrote: So does taking action against climate change threaten your bottom line? sgrayatlarge wrote: The actor Glover believes it's Gaia's revenge on our inaction against cliemate change. A pox on both houses!
[FairfieldLife] Re: Gay scientists isolate the gene that makes people Christian
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, TurquoiseB no_re...@... wrote: Found by Marek, passed along by moi, this clip details peer-reviewed research conducted by the prestigious Pink Tiger Research Institute: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCzbNkyXO50 We have already prevented this rat from being born Christian, and hopefully humans will follow. A similar story from the Onion: http://www.theonion.com/content/news/gay_teen_worried_he_might_be
[FairfieldLife] Re: Global Good News = Head In The Sand News?
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, nablusoss1008 no_re...@... wrote: --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, TurquoiseB no_reply@ wrote: Digging down into one of them, you find this fascinating talk by Raja Lucien Mansour on how TM and TM programs are creating Invincibility for Haiti. http://www.globalgoodnews.com/world-peacea.html?art=121449800444950238 Good to know that it's all Good News from that part of the world, and that Invincibility reigns. I wish I had as much time available to research every little thingy coming from the TMO as the Turqey obviously has. Does this fellow have any other job ? Now Nabby...think this through. You *know* that the CIA doesn't like its operatives to moonlight at a second job. Didn't you see Once Upon A Time In Mexico, known in Europe as Desperado 2? The character played by Johnny Depp in that film epitomizes today's modern CIA agent. How am I ever going to rise in the Agency and become as cool as he is if I try to hold down a second job? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ax6hhPHZQu8 About the scene in this clip in which he walks into the restaurant kitchen and shoots the chef, all I can say is that if you ever meet any of my TMO-tormenting fellow CIA agents, don't ever offer to cook them a Puerco Pibil.
[FairfieldLife] Re: Christian Right
The lame ass comment was not directed toward you but Glover --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Bhairitu noozg...@... wrote: Just what does the earthquake have to do with asking if climate change threatens your bottom line? If anyone is a lame ass it's you. sgrayatlarge wrote: It's a lame ass comment to make right after the earthquake, wait a few months before making such statements --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Bhairitu noozguru@ wrote: So does taking action against climate change threaten your bottom line? sgrayatlarge wrote: The actor Glover believes it's Gaia's revenge on our inaction against cliemate change. A pox on both houses!
[FairfieldLife] Haiti relief effort through the Marians PLEASE FORWARD
Here is a place to send relief donations to Haiti - Forwarded Message From: Fr. Joseph MIC frjos...@marianweb.net To: stacee.kra...@sbcglobal.net Sent: Fri, January 15, 2010 3:54:14 AM Subject: Haiti relief effort through the Marians PLEASE FORWARD Dear Marian Helper, The Holy Father and leaders from around the world are urging people to come to the aid of the people of Haiti, the Caribbean nation devastated by an earthquake on Tuesday, Jan. 12. The Marians are asking you to pray particularly to pray the Chaplet of The Divine Mercy for those trapped, injured, homeless, and dying and to please give whatever financial assistance you can to relief efforts. The full 100% of Haiti relief donations made through the Marians will be sent to Catholic Relief Services, which has mobilized an immediate aid response to Haiti in the form of food and supplies. Thank you for your prayerful consideration of how you can help. Yours in the Merciful Savior, Father Joseph, MIC Donate now. Read our related article.
Re: [FairfieldLife] Re: Christian Right
Okay, that was a little unclear and I tend to agree about Glover's comment which was about not passing the Copenhagen accords. Those accords weren't good anyway. - Reply message - From: sgrayatlarge no_re...@yahoogroups.com Date: Fri, Jan 15, 2010 1:22 PM Subject: [FairfieldLife] Re: Christian Right To: FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com The lame ass comment was not directed toward you but Glover --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Bhairitu noozg...@... wrote: Just what does the earthquake have to do with asking if climate change threatens your bottom line? If anyone is a lame ass it's you. sgrayatlarge wrote: It's a lame ass comment to make right after the earthquake, wait a few months before making such statements --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Bhairitu noozguru@ wrote: So does taking action against climate change threaten your bottom line? sgrayatlarge wrote: The actor Glover believes it's Gaia's revenge on our inaction against cliemate change. A pox on both houses!
[FairfieldLife] A departure for the TMO?
Would this have happened under Maharishi? I cannot recall a time whenever they got involved in a charity of this nature. I could be wrong, but I don't think it even happened after 9/11. Here's what I am referring to, an email I just got from MAPI: Dearest Customer and Friend, The disaster in Haiti moves us to help our international friends in need. Sometimes we can't do much, but as the saying goes, every little bit helps. TOGETHER, we can make a life-supporting difference. In addition to immediate medical supplies, food, and shelter, disaster victims also require clothing as all or most of their possessions are lost as a result of the catastrophe. MAPI will be making a contribution to this relief effort by donating quality, new clothing to the people of Port-au-Prince, Haiti. The first shipment will be leaving the USA Friday, January 22, 2010. We also thought that our customers might want to participate in this effort, and we have created a simple way for you to lend your support. MAPI has just begun a final clearance sale on all of our organic clothing, and we have decided to donate in your name an additional $25 in clothing to the earthquake victims for every $25 clothing purchase our customers make. Best Wishes Always, Ernie P.S. If you haven't received our ad for the clothing and are interested in viewing it now, just click on this link: http://www.raamrajclothing.com http://www.raamrajclothing.com Ernie Sica VP Sales and Marketing Maharishi Ayurveda Products International www.MAPI.com http://www.MAPI.com 641-469-6940 x106
[FairfieldLife] Re: Who to blame for the Haiti earthquake?
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, TurquoiseB no_re...@... wrote: LOL. Not only did I never reply to your silly post, I had already donated more than twice what FFL raised as a group long before you started your campaign. I'll stick with that amount for now, thanks, and congratulate you on spurring people to contribute. --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, raunchydog raunchydog@ wrote: --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, authfriend jstein@ wrote: --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, TurquoiseB no_reply@ wrote: snip The Buddhist group I sit with here from time to time raised 40,000 Euros in one day. My contri- bution added to the total. What would you like to bet that NO ONE ELSE on this forum who has commented on this subject -- including Raunchy, Judy, and those who find karmic reasons for the earthquake has contributed a penny. I'd be happy to take any such bets. How much are you betting, Barry? (Loser to donate the amount of the bet to the relief efforts, of course.) By my calculations Barry lost the bet and owes the Haitian relief effort an amount that matches the donations made by FFLife. He should consider this penance for his arrogance. $100 Judy $101 sgrayatlarge $50 nabby $210 raunchydog Total $451. If it would make him feel any better about losing the bet, Barry could donate that amount for Water Filtration Systems. Good job FFLife, keep up the good work. If you haven't done so already, please text Haiti 90999 for the Red Cross or Haiti 20222 for the Haiti relief fund through the Clinton Foundation. Whatever, Barry. CYA as usual. Pop quiz: What is name of the organization Barry's Buddhist group donated 40K Euros to in one day? Extra credit: How much did Barry put in the pot?
RE: [FairfieldLife] A departure for the TMO?
From: FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com [mailto:fairfieldl...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of ShempMcGurk Sent: Friday, January 15, 2010 5:46 PM To: FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com Subject: [FairfieldLife] A departure for the TMO? Would this have happened under Maharishi? I cannot recall a time whenever they got involved in a charity of this nature. I could be wrong, but I don't think it even happened after 9/11. Here's what I am referring to, an email I just got from MAPI: Ernie is a very cool, open-minded guy. It seems that people like him are slowly infiltrating the administration of the TMO. Dearest Customer and Friend, The disaster in Haiti moves us to help our international friends in need. Sometimes we can't do much, but as the saying goes, every little bit helps. TOGETHER, we can make a life-supporting difference. In addition to immediate medical supplies, food, and shelter, disaster victims also require clothing as all or most of their possessions are lost as a result of the catastrophe. MAPI will be making a contribution to this relief effort by donating quality, new clothing to the people of Port-au-Prince, Haiti. The first shipment will be leaving the USA Friday, January 22, 2010. We also thought that our customers might want to participate in this effort, and we have created a simple way for you to lend your support. MAPI has just begun a final clearance sale on all of our organic clothing, and we have decided to donate in your name an additional $25 in clothing to the earthquake victims for every $25 clothing purchase our customers make. Best Wishes Always, Ernie P.S. If you haven't received our ad for the clothing and are interested in viewing it now, just click on this link: http://www.raamrajclothing.com http://www.raamrajclothing.com Ernie Sica VP Sales and Marketing Maharishi Ayurveda Products International http://www.MAPI.com www.MAPI.com 641-469-6940 x106
[FairfieldLife] Re: Living too damn Fast
Bhairitu wrote: Doug, the Gita Thumper. Barry2, the Tantric Acharya. You have control over action alone, never over its fruits. Live not for the fruits of action, nor attach your self to inaction. II.47
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[FairfieldLife] Re: Who to blame for the Haiti earthquake?
The Buddhist group I sit with here from time to time raised 40,000 Euros in one day. My contri- bution added to the total. What would you like to bet that NO ONE ELSE on this forum who has commented on this subject -- including Raunchy, Judy, and those who find karmic reasons for the earthquake has contributed a penny. I'd be happy to take any such bets. How much are you betting, Barry? (Loser to donate the amount of the bet to the relief efforts, of course.) rd: By my calculations Barry lost the bet and owes the Haitian relief effort an amount that matches the donations made by FFLife. He should consider this penance for his arrogance. $100 Judy $101 sgrayatlarge $50 nabby $210 raunchydog Total $451. willytex - $100 Since Barry lost the bet, I'd vote that he donate to the FFL group as much as his entire Buddhist group donated, plus as much as the FFL respondents donated. Maybe Rick could set up a fund with the money to give to the Haitian relief effort. Otherwise, maybe Barry should just apologize and leave the group and stop being such a whinny old turd. He's a loser and apparently a cheater. Maybe he could take the other Barry with him, and John Manning too. They are losers, fer sure. It's really low for guys kike the two Barrys and John that try to score political or religious points at the the expense of 50,000 dead victims. It's outrageous! Obviously they are really sick in the head - not any kind of spiritual teachers at all. If it would make him feel any better about losing the bet, Barry could donate that amount for Water Filtration Systems. Good job FFLife, keep up the good work. If you haven't done so already, please text Haiti 90999 for the Red Cross or Haiti 20222 for the Haiti relief fund through the Clinton Foundation.
[FairfieldLife] Rent It .. for Book of Eli
Didn't knock my socks off and would make a good rental. Too much cliche apocalyptic bikers through the desert stuff. And Mila Kunis had a hairdresser on hand through the trek in the desert. Sanctuary tonight on Syfy takes place in Mumbai and is a two hour episode about a Kali cult. And tonight is the next to final episode of Dollhouse and a heads up as 24 starts Sunday night. I did watch Halloween II director's cut which is not for the weak but I like Rob Zombie's work.
[FairfieldLife] Re: Global Good News = Head In The Sand News?
Guess what? The TMO is *more honest than Barry*. --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, TurquoiseB no_re...@... wrote: Just as a counterpoint to all the real news about Haiti, if you need a break go to the by country reports on the Global Good News site. On this first page you will see All the news that's fit to print about Haiti as of today. Including, of course, a report on the earthquake. http://www.globalgoodnews.com/world-news-c.html?abv=HTIcountry=Haiti Digging down into one of them, you find this fascinating talk by Raja Lucien Mansour on how TM and TM programs are creating Invincibility for Haiti. http://www.globalgoodnews.com/world-peace-a.html?art=121449800444950238 Good to know that it's all Good News from that part of the world, and that Invincibility reigns. If you actually go and look at the site--instead of just smirking and feeling self-righteous on the basis of Barry's deliberately deceptive account--you won't find anything about Invincibility Reigning. What you'll find instead are hopeful mentions of *creating* invincibility, working toward it. Nothing about its being a fait accompli. Nor will you find only Good News, contrary to Barry's intentionally false claim. You'll find a long list of detailed Bad News stories under the Flops heading, as many of them as of the Good News stories, very much part--earthquake devastation and all--of the news considered fit to print... ...except in Barry's post, of course, because he wants you to believe otherwise. The earthquake in Haiti also tops the list of Flops in the World News section of the site: http://www.globalgoodnews.com/global-news-flops.html No kidding, if Barry tells you the sun is shining, you need to go and look out the window before you decide to leave your umbrella at home. What a vile human being.
[FairfieldLife] Re: Global Good News = Head In The Sand News?
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, sgrayatlarge no_re...@... wrote: This just points out what sham all this is. After the quake, they probably still believe Haiti is Invincible, that is if the Rajas are still feeling the bliss of silence and need more time to come out of meditation, afterall what is more important for these bums than to think well I put my attention on my little piece of the earth, that's good enoughwell what's for lunch?.. yumm dal and rice my favorite!! sgray, this time you allowed yourself to be thoroughly skunked by Barry.
[FairfieldLife] Re: Global Good News = Head In The Sand News?
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, nablusoss1008 no_re...@... wrote: --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, TurquoiseB no_reply@ wrote: Digging down into one of them, you find this fascinating talk by Raja Lucien Mansour on how TM and TM programs are creating Invincibility for Haiti. http://www.globalgoodnews.com/world-peace-a.html?art=121449800444950238 Good to know that it's all Good News from that part of the world, and that Invincibility reigns. I wish I had as much time available to research every little thingy coming from the TMO as the Turqey obviously has. Does this fellow have any other job ? You need time to do more than just research if you're going to do what he does. First you have to do the research, then you have to figure out how to lie about what you've found.
[FairfieldLife] Re: Who to blame for the Haiti earthquake?
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, TurquoiseB no_re...@... wrote: LOL. Not only did I never reply to your silly post, Non sequitur. You offered to bet that you were the only person on FFL commenting on the earthquake who had donated anything. Since you obviously lost that bet, Raunchy was just proposing an appropriate penalty amount. And not only were you wrong, but three of the four people who *had* donated are dedicated TMers. BarryFAIL. Again. No wonder you're trying to distract attention from your gaffe by bleating about how much *you* donated, as if that had anything to do with it. Just vile.
[FairfieldLife] Re: 1957
1976 Maharishi introduced the TM-Sidhi program and starts to train Governors of the Age of Enlightenment to function from the Unified Field of all the Laws of Nature to purify world consciousness. This is the start of a new theme of action, an ideal path of performance following the principle of least action, which upholds all activity in nature- Maharishi's principle of do less and accomplish more through the help of natural law. This is to give a new theme to life on earth, progressive life without stress, strain, and fatigue, through alliance with the total potential of natural law. 1976 (continued) Maharishi's Year of Government Maharishi inaugurates the World Government Of the Age of Enlightenment, a non-political, Non-religious global organization, with sovereignty In the domain of consciousness, authority in the invincible power Of Natural Law, and activity in purifying world Consciousness with the participation of the people of over 120 countries and with 1,200 Maharishi Capitals of the Age of Enlightenment around the world. 1975 Maharishi's Year of the Dawn of the Age of Enlightenment With the discovery of the Maharishi Effect the profound nature of Maharishi's Creative Intelligence is further validated. The Maharishi Effect demonstrates that the collective life of a society or nation can be fully developed and enriched through a small proportion of the population practicing Maharishi's Transcendental Meditation. 1975 (continued) The 'Maharishi Effect' establishes a new formula for the creation of an ideal society, free from crime and problems. With this, Maharishi envisions the dawn of a new age for humankind- the Age of Enlightenment. On January 12, Maharishi inaugurates the Dawn of the Age of Enlightenment for the whole world in Switzerland, and travels to all six continents inaugurating the Dawn of the Age of Enlightenment for each continent. The Dawn of the Age of Enlightenment brings the first wave of fulfillment of Maharishi's World Plan. Maharishi establishes Maharishi European Research University to monitor the rise of the Age of Enlightenment in all parts of the world, and to investigate the full range of possibilities inherent in human consciousness. 1974 Maharishi's Year of Achievement of the World Plan The Discovery of the Maharishi Effect: one percent of the population practicing the Transcendental Meditation program in any city reduces negative tendencies, such as crime, accident, and sickness rates, and increases positive tendencies throughout society. 1973 Maharishi's Year of Action for the World Plan More than 2,000 World Plan Centers are established in all parts of the world, offering courses in the Science of Creative Intelligence. 1972 Maharishi's Year of the World Plan. Maharishi inaugurates the World Plan to solve the age-old problems of mankind in this generation, with 2,000 newly trained teachers of the Science of Creative Intelligence. 1971 Maharishi's Year of Science of Creative Intelligence Maharishi formulates the Science of Creative Intelligence as the scientific theory for the development of higher states of consciousness, which naturally develop through the practice of Transcendental Meditation. Maharishi establishes Maharishi Interantional University in the U.S.A. to serve as a model of ideal education in the world. 1970 Maharishi's Year of Scientific Research First scientific research on Transcendental Meditation, identifying the physiological correlates of higher states of consciousness. With this research Transcendental Meditation gains worldwide publicity and inspires scientists throughout the world to research into the wide range of benefits resulting from Transcendental Meditation. 1969 Maharishi's Year of Supreme Consciousness Maharishi comments extensively on the Brahma Sutras, the texbook of Vedant, the aspect of Vedic literature which provides complete knowledge of Unity Consciousness, the pinnacle of human evolution. 1968 Maharishi's Year of Students Students International Meditation Society is founded in many countries. 1967 Maharishi's
[FairfieldLife] Pet Metheny Orchestrion
I've watched and enjoyed Pat's acoustic, electric and MIDI phases, but this susses the best acoustic-MIDI fusions that I've heard. http://www.patmetheny.com/orchestrioninfo/index.cfm
[FairfieldLife] Re: Living too damn Fast
You have control over action alone,
never over its fruits. Live not for
the fruits of action, nor attach
your self to inaction. II.47
http://www.good.is/post/you-can-drive-55/?gt1=48001
He who in this life does not follow
the wheel of life thus set revolving,
whose life is sinful,
whose contentment lies in the senses,
he lives in vain. III.16
{But Castleman, whose original motivation was saving oil, now believes
driving 55 could have broader benefits for our quality of life. A
self-described conservative person, Castleman would rather not have a law
at all, but since no one wants to slow down voluntarily, it seems like the
only option. I don't want police waiting at every corner to give a ticket. I
want my fellow drivers to get sane. We're all going to get there. Let's just
do it in an orderly fashion.}
Yup, spoken like a conservative meditator. Like the science on true
spirituality is showing more and more. Slow down and come to meditation.
Yep,
But the man who is without
knowledge, without faith
and of a doubting nature perishes.
For the doubting mind there is neither
this world nor another
nor any happiness.
IV.40
[FairfieldLife] Enlightenment for Begineers
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cB0NsAukay4NR=1
[FairfieldLife] Re: Who to blame for the Haiti earthquake?
Thank you for donating $100, willytex! That means FFLife has donated $551 to Haiti so far. You guys rock! Thank you, everyone. Come on folks. Even if you can't afford very much right now, just know that every little bit helps. I just checked the news. The Red Cross reports it has raised $8 million from $10 text messages. Amazing! It's easy to do and it just takes a minute. So pick up your cell phone right now and text Haiti 90999 for the Red Cross or Haiti 20222 for the Haiti relief fund. Let's see if we can hit $1000 this weekend. We're half way there. I believe we can do this. What say you, Rick? --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, WillyTex willy...@... wrote: The Buddhist group I sit with here from time to time raised 40,000 Euros in one day. My contri- bution added to the total. What would you like to bet that NO ONE ELSE on this forum who has commented on this subject -- including Raunchy, Judy, and those who find karmic reasons for the earthquake has contributed a penny. I'd be happy to take any such bets. How much are you betting, Barry? (Loser to donate the amount of the bet to the relief efforts, of course.) rd: By my calculations Barry lost the bet and owes the Haitian relief effort an amount that matches the donations made by FFLife. He should consider this penance for his arrogance. $100 Judy $101 sgrayatlarge $50 nabby $210 raunchydog Total $451. willytex - $100 Since Barry lost the bet, I'd vote that he donate to the FFL group as much as his entire Buddhist group donated, plus as much as the FFL respondents donated. Maybe Rick could set up a fund with the money to give to the Haitian relief effort. Otherwise, maybe Barry should just apologize and leave the group and stop being such a whinny old turd. He's a loser and apparently a cheater. Maybe he could take the other Barry with him, and John Manning too. They are losers, fer sure. It's really low for guys kike the two Barrys and John that try to score political or religious points at the the expense of 50,000 dead victims. It's outrageous! Obviously they are really sick in the head - not any kind of spiritual teachers at all. If it would make him feel any better about losing the bet, Barry could donate that amount for Water Filtration Systems. Good job FFLife, keep up the good work. If you haven't done so already, please text Haiti 90999 for the Red Cross or Haiti 20222 for the Haiti relief fund through the Clinton Foundation.
[FairfieldLife] Re: Global Good News = Head In The Sand News?
Haiti has never been claimed amoung the list of Invincible countries. --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, sgrayatlarge no_re...@... wrote: This just points out what sham all this is. After the quake, they probably still believe Haiti is Invincible, that is if the Rajas are still feeling the bliss of silence and need more time to come out of meditation, afterall what is more important for these bums than to think well I put my attention on my little piece of the earth, that's good enoughwell what's for lunch?..yumm dal and rice my favorite!! --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, TurquoiseB no_reply@ wrote: Just as a counterpoint to all the real news about Haiti, if you need a break go to the by country reports on the Global Good News site. On this first page you will see All the news that's fit to print about Haiti as of today. http://www.globalgoodnews.com/world-news-c.html?abv=HTIcountry=Haiti Digging down into one of them, you find this fascinating talk by Raja Lucien Mansour on how TM and TM programs are creating Invincibility for Haiti. http://www.globalgoodnews.com/world-peace-a.html?art=121449800444950238 Good to know that it's all Good News from that part of the world, and that Invincibility reigns.
