Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Above All Else...To Thine Ownself Be True

Sometime we 'see' things...akin to a flash of enlightenment. Sudden Insight. We see 'through' what is happening 'out there'... During those times we become almost shockingly aware of what we have been creating in the world of the mass consciousness. During those rare moments we have possess true clarity. All too soon we withdraw our clarity.
Think about the word "mainstream" ...and imagine a powerful river of water. Let's call it Mainstream River... See it as a waterway upon which we navigate through each day of our lives...in all things we do.
At the onset of our imaginary journey ...as best we can --let's refuse to label anything Right or Wrong...Let's just LOOK and consider. Let's also be willing to say "I tend to do this, too...not just others."
So often the decisions we've made have gone through this filter we'll call "Acceptable to Others Filter." Let's not lay too many weaknesses at the feet of the obvious People Pleasers, but look at the subtleties -- upon ourselves and our own lives. You and me. If you are convinced this could NOT possibly be you...just pretend. It won't hurt that much. Rolling Eyes Honest.
Actually, one might find the 'pretending part' far easier than trying NOT to immediately attach the labels of Right or Wrong....
We were taught to please even before we could walk or talk! Be a good baby, good tot, children, teen, youth, adult, middle aged and then old person...which usually meant: don't make waves as we ride upon that Mainstream River and we'll all get along just fine.
The people who instilled in us ideas of what is Right or Wrong meant well...it was for 'our own good'...However, even the well-meaning ones had their own agendas (as WE do now -- towards our own children, friends, 'others', etc) in mind . If "we did what we were told" it would mean more all around comfort general tranquility for THEM. Generally, 'Make me proud of you' -- translated, means: If would just live your life to please ME. Simply be obedient to the current Laws of the Mainstream commandments and then _I_ can be happy and trouble free, too. I am not saying we/or they don't genuinely love and care for us/others...but there is always...always...some pay off in it for someone else. (Now remember...no labeling Good or Bad) Nerd
Thing is: none of us were originally wired to just "go along with everything and keep the peace"... although we don't have to look far to see many people still playing that game. Why do they? Most likely because they still want sooo much to be admired and accepted by others. Fear of getting off The Big Acceptable Boat on Mainstream River and paddling one's own canoe might cause SO much upheaval for other people-- which in turn affects them. You and me. It becomes a sort of vicious circle type of a trap.

Undoubtedly, all of us, at one time or another, heard a person proclaim: "I don't give a damn what ANYbody else thinks!....I say and do exactly as I please!"... Oh really? Too often the volume and emotion emitted with their proclamation is in direct proportion to their need to convince themselves.

Because of the way most of us have been raised -- not only to please others, but perhaps even more significantly -- led to believe all power and knowledge we need to have a 'good' life is _outside_ of us. This includes all those authority figures that "knew better than we did,' Consequently, we learned not to trust our own Inner Guidance, Feelings, and Emotions. Instead, we grasped and clung to what 'they' said -- accepting -- then -believing- it to be THE only truth.
The result of all this, made it very difficult (if not impossible) for us, at times ...to allow others to have their opinions! -- especially when it flew in direct opposition to what WE believe is Right or Truth. After all, not everybody can be Right...Right? Somebody HAS to be Wrong! After all, that's what religion (especially) taught us..
We thrive on the 'fools gold type of safety' wanting to believe "I am right" --but paradoxically needing others to agree. If we don't rock the Mainstream boat and play it safe, it makes it 'easier' all the way around for everybody. Or does it? We mistakenly think if we play it safe and are never challenged by others...that must mean we are "Right." Or does it? Eventually (hopefuylly) we wake up to the point where we can't deny to ourselves that we have been too often compromising what our own Inner Self is telling us. Then we feel awful, weak or cowardly --knowing we are repeatedly letting ourselves down...all for the sake of staying aboard that Ship of Fools on Mainstream River....and listening to everybody else -- but not our own Inner Voice. The religionists have it especially hard because they have been taught to never trust your 'own voice'...which is most likely the voice of Satan.... makes you wonder how the human race has survived this far. Cool
Somewhere along the line, we have failed to consistantly accept that we have this right to believe as we choose-- and that we will recover even if ALL others disagree with us! As Shakespeare said: "Above all else, to thine own self be true, and surely as night follows the day, thou then canst not be false to any man." ... or to oneself.
I hope I'm not sounding like I'm accusing us of being pansies and wussies and agreeing with everything everybody says...I'm not. But, truthfully, I think we all need a little honing in the area of speaking what we really believe (especially in those delicate area that Political Correctness says to avoid)...and simply take a chance with the reactions of others and let the chips fall where they may. I'm not advocating cramming our ideas and beliefs down others throats and threatening them if they don't agree with us...heh! Embarrassed...but learning to talk with quiet and respectful confidence and not be so worried about keeping the peace which usually means one is afraid to rock that Mainstream Boat!
There are times, however, when no truer statement was ever uttered then "Silence is Golden." Sometimes it takes as much courage to be still as it does to speak our own minds. This is truly an 'art form.'
I wrote this article because I DO sincerely believe "the times they are a'changin' " and I think it will be of crucial importance to know what to say, when and how to say it, and when to just keep under the radar....and still 'always be true to ourselves.'
I believe there is a beautiful horizon shining in our future. I also believe we may go through some pretty rough challenges. High time for us to call on Faith and Trust ... and Trust the Process of Life... because it IS good...we only need to believe it, find the best in The Now...and know All Is Well. The sooner we accept that we ARE self-empowered human beings, the better it will be. And remember...Paddle Your Own Canoe! Waving
Namaste'.








































Friday, September 18, 2009

YOU and the FLU SHOT and your RIGHT TO QUESTION

Are you sure you want to take the swine flu vaccine? Why? Your decisions and opinions are your business...but don't you think it's a good idea to do a little investigating -- a little questioning before you play into the barrage of FEAR being promoted left and right via the media?

I am always amazed at people who automatically trust everything they hear on the news, read in the papers; everything medical professionals tell them; anything politicians say. I can also understand. It was what we were trained to do...to believe in.
I am not saying 'they are all bad' ... but neither is what is being told to you equated to Moses descending Mt Siani with stone tablets still smokin'.....
I am not advocating you believe every conspiracy theory that comes along. There IS -- as Buddha said -- a Middle Way. A place where YOU are the one in charge of you! -- and have a right to question everything that is put out to you.
Amazing how many people give any and all governmental authority god-like power and feel it is wrong to question. Sadly, this is a prime example of Fear and Guilt conditioning.
Anyway.... whatever you decide to do I would ask you all to do a little Googling and investigate for yourselves what this Swine Flu and this vaccine is all about.
For your own sake...don't just say "I trust everybody else to know what is best for me."
If one does not recognize that the God Source is within, or has had no experience in following one's intuition, then it IS hard to even think outside the box. if one blindly trusts all of our sacred institutions: government, the AMA, the military, educational systems, media, etc ...then why in the world would you not trust a 'simple flu shot' or the very presence of this so called 'Swine flu?"
When people are willing to accept everything that is thrown at them because they dare not question or challenge it...that is not what I call choice...that is programming and mind-control.
Here is a partial list of what is contained in the Swine flu shot. Even though I am not a religionist -- I do give respectful applause to a Catholic organization for opposing this vaccine because the greatest percentage of it is cultured on aborted fetal tissue. They did convince a small drug company to make up the vaccine without using abortion tissue.
Anyway...here is the list:

1. aluminum hydroxide and aluminum phosphate
2. animal blood from pigs and horses, tissue from rabbit brains, dog and monkey kidneys and or livers.
3. fetal bovine serum
4. the cells are cultured on aborted human fetal tissue
5. MSG
6. pancreatic casein from pigs...mixed with sorbitol
7. VERO...a continuous line of monkey kidney cells
8. washed sheep's blood

I have talked with a number of people whose family members were actually diagnosed with the Swine flu and none of them were very sick at all. BUT if history teaches us anything --and follows true to form...this _flu shot_ will most likely kill any number of people.
I have never witnessed this much hype and fear-mongering as is being currently projected via the media. I never cease to be amazed at the number of people who STILL believe what is told them via "the News." Who simply believe that 'data' that is given to them is some kind of Ultimate Truth not to be questioned.
Of all the things I have received plus researched on this swine flu business--THIS video is by far the best. Won't you please take the 9 minutes it requires for you to watch it?
http://VIMEO.com/6423968

Whatever your decision...blessings to you and may you walk in peace. We each have a right to our own decisions... We DO create our own reality. I just have this opinion that the decisions we make should be INFORMED decisions. Nerd
Namaste' ...