Thursday, December 28, 2023

Topics Of Interest

 







Monday, August 7, 2023

Reality and Illusion

 






Your eyes and ears don’t tell you the truth. That’s not what they’re for. The senses evolved to enable us to survive in the world, not to represent it accurately. The reality that we experience each and every day is what we must use to survive in our environment.

Our understanding of reality has changed over time. From the scholars of ancient Greece to the modern physicists of today,  there have been changes and breakthroughs about the way we view the world. Beginning with Anaximander’s discovery of the Earth floating in the sky and Democritus’ discovery ot the atom. There is now a twentieth-century paradox in modern physics.

We think of the atom as an organized group of electrons and protons zooming around a neutron, but this figure is completely wrong. The particles that make up the atoms have no structure or size, no weight

Challenging leading scientific theories that claim that our senses report back objective reality, cognitive scientist Donald Hoffman argues that while we should take our perceptions seriously, we should not take them literally. How can it be possible that the world we see is not objective reality? And how can our senses be useful if they are not communicating the truth? Hoffman grapples with these questions and more over the course of this eye-opening work.

Ever since Homo sapiens has walked the earth, natural selection has favored perception that hides the truth and guides us toward useful action, shaping our senses to keep us alive and reproducing. We observe a speeding car and do not walk in front of it; we see mold growing on bread and do not eat it. These impressions, though, are not objective reality. Just like a file icon on a desktop screen is a useful symbol rather than a genuine representation of what a computer file looks like, the objects we see every day are merely icons, allowing us to navigate the world safely and with ease.

Human beings we are conditioned to hold onto culture, beliefs, tradition and politics even at the expense of our well being. Without knowing it, we live and express these distorted ideas, practices and patterns that influence our perceptions of reality and in turn create our reality.

Emotional reality, unlike physical reality, is created rather than observed. By and large, people create the emotional reality in which they live. Unfortunately the choice of which reality we create is usually made by default, a kind of habitual automatic pilot derived from temperament, metabolism, and experience. The human brain filters information within its default choices, processing that which conforms to them and excluding that which deviates from them.

Beliefs inherited from family or tribe influence people's actions more strongly than those with weaker genetic bases. Indeed, highly heritable attitudes, such as political persuasions, may even steer our choices of the social "niches" we carve out for ourselves. If challenged we my not have reasons to justify inherited beliefs becuse to us it is a given that they are the truth.

People simply believe that they are right in their own ideologies and cannot accept the ideologies of others which causes conflict. People's political beliefs actively demand of them that they ostracize those who do not fit with the party's agenda.




The earth is about 4.5 billion years old but you really can't think of that because it's too it's too big so let's put it in terms of a calendar year

If we look at human evolution as a one year period of time:

If life on earth the 4.5 billion was scrunched into a calendar year then:

  • Approximately February or June the earth would start solidifying.

  • Maybe by March the oceans would start to form.

  • That is nearly halfway through the year.

  • The first cells are thought to have formed maybe in August.

  • The oldest fossil records reveal that the first life forms happened around November.

  • Plants on land begin about November 30.

  • Dinosaurs had their day in mid-December.

  • After the extinction of the dinosaurs, mammals began to emerge as the dominant species around the 26th of December.

  • The last week of the year there was an explosion of animal forms - over 6500 different species emerged.

  • The age of humans was not until the last day of the year. Pre-humans appeared about 10:30 on the 365th day of the year.

  • Homo Sapiens didn't appear until about 11:35 PM (only 25 minutes left in the year).

  • The Mesopotamian civilizations began about 5 minutes before the end of the year.

  • The pyramids in Egypt were 2 minutes before the end of the year.

  • The Great Roman Republic was 50 seconds before midnight.

  • The United States has been around for about 5 seconds.

        
-- From interview about the noosphere with Dr. Jim Krag






Sunday, August 6, 2023

Awakening

 





The stress of a great paradigm change is upon us.  It seems that our understanding of even the basic nature of reality is undergoing considerable change. The way we choose to deal with this will likely affect our future in the most essential ways.

For those of us you have outlived friends and family our attention tends to shift to spirits and the spiritual. And until quite recently that generally involved rather stern kingly figure and his servants and vassals. There were lots of rules and not much forgiveness which landed us in need of being saved. But recently the idea of the spiritual realm has undergone some interesting changes. For some the spiritual world has shifted to the totemic and even to the plants and animals.

   " A great change is at hand, and our task, our obligation, is to make that revolution, that change, peaceful and constructive for all... those who do nothing are inviting shame, as well as violence."  -  - John F. Kennedy

And with the discovery of quantum physics our perception of the non-human realm has undergone considerable change. Even scientists have a renewed interest in non-physical realms. So the nature of our borders is rapidly changing to include artificial intelligence and even extraterrestrials. Increasingly we seem to be obsessed with fantasy figures, celebrity, addictions and dystopia - accelerated by the pandemic. We seem to be obsessed with fantasy. Fantasy is often associated with the future and in some ways, the past.

"Obsession fills us up, and what a relief that feeling is (especially if we felt empty before). But even if we didn't feel empty, obsession makes us feel potent, capable, and purposeful. But also like all addictions, with time obsession unbalances us. We often begin to neglect parts of our lives we shouldn't.
 
During the past decade or so, mindfulness and meditation has become remarkably popular and seems to be everywhere! It is taught in preschools, elementary and secondary schools, colleges and universities, hospitals, health clinics, health spas, posh hotels, most companies, and just about any organization that you can name. And some large companies, such as Aetna, even have a Chief Mindfulness Officer.

Mindfulness does help with the stress of  negative family patternsas well as the ups and downs of human emotions; to heal wounds of the body, mind, and heart; and finally shake off the karmic chains of the past. However humanity is undergoing many radical changes on all levels; physically, mentally, and spiritually - a shift to higher consciousness .
 
The dimensions available to us on Earth are referred to as 3D, 4D and 5D. Firstly, know that YOU exist in multi-dimensions all at once. Your mind is often out on the higher dimensions travelling and being inspired, especially when you’re thinking, intuiting and using your imagination - i.e. daydreaming. At the heart level (soul - which is the infinite you) you’re always on the higher dimensional platforms, directing your life via your inner feelings and intuition.

The 5th spiritual dimension is that we use to describe a state of higher consciousness and expanded awareness. 5 refers to the stage or level of consciousness and D in this context is referring to a spiritual dimension, a level of understanding and awareness or The Awakened Way.

You are not only human.You are part of one big web connecting all that is.  The creative and healing force of the universe is Love. When you live The Awakened Way, you come to know that you are already whole and complete at the level of the soul. The more you allow your True Nature to shine through your human role, the more you fulfill your purpose and experience peace, love, and Joy moment by moment.

Despite appearances, you are not an independent being, but the interdependent manifestation of a shared Consciousness that is infinitely intelligent, creative, and self-aware.  As such, you do not operate apart from other, but as a direct part of a Power far greater than yourself.

Apparently everything is energy in vibration and there are various frequencies or layers much like octives in music. or the color spectrum in light. Another way to look at it is the radio and television broadcasts.  You can choose which signal you want or you may turn it off. The signal is still there whether you're tuned in or not. On the Internet you choose your favorites and save them so they're just a click away. We learn what we want and what we don't want. We also choose our own vibes -happy/sad; aggressive/passive; caring and kind or indifferent.

We've come to understand that there are other stars galaxies and maybe even other universes. We're also being told that we have many lifetimes on many levels and that we can be reincarnated back to earth or one of an almost infinite number of other places to be. And apparently there are physical planes as well as planes that are non-physical. And we've recently learned that apparently everything we see on this plane of existence is not real in the way we had believe it to be. We just happened to be biologically tuned in to this level.

It seems more and more likely that extraterrestrials have been here for a very long time. And they may be shape shifters. One could be standing very near where we are without our even knowing it. We're being told that some of these have volunteered to be spirit guides to help us poor humans to navigate reality in a better way.

Some believe that the ancient gods were extraterrestrials. Their technology was millions of years ahead of our own in ways that we couldn't even comprehend. This seems to be an extension of the early personification of the forces of nature by early shamans. Earth air fire water and sky all head characteristics and energies that we, in our ignorance, could only seek to placate.

Basically, the guru is a spiritual teacher leading the disciple on the path of "god-realization." it turns out that there is only one thing in the universe and that one thing is everything some call it God, and some say that there's nothing but God or nothing that isn't God.



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Friday, July 14, 2023

Suzanne Giesemann

 

                            

Suzanne Giesemann is recognized on Watkins’ Mind Body Spirit Magazine’s 2022 list of the 100 Most Spiritually Influential Living People. She is a spiritual teacher, author, and Messenger of Hope who guides people to the certainty that love never dies and that we are part of a multidimensional universe.

Suzanne is a former U.S. Navy Commander, commanding officer, and aide to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Her transition from senior military officer to her current work is featured in the award-winning documentary, Messages of Hope, based on her memoir by the same name. She has authored 13 books and written and narrated 6 Hemi-Sync recordings. She produces the Daily Way inspirational messages read by tens of thousands.
 
Her transition from senior military officer to her current work is featured in the award-winning documentary, Messages of Hope, based on her memoir by the same name. She has authored 13 books and written and narrated 6 Hemi-Sync recordings. She produces the Daily Way inspirational messages read by tens of thousands each day and hosts the top-ranking weekly Messages of Hope podcast. She is a sought-after keynote speaker at major international conferences, and her many YouTube videos have reached millions of viewers. Her Awakened Way app gives thousands instant access to the Daily Way messages and many more of Suzanne’s resources.

She is a member of the Evolutionary Leaders Circle, a group of thought leaders from diverse disciplines who come together to help support a shift in consciousness. She leads both online and in-person classes, workshops and retreats, teaching people around the world about their true nature and how to connect with higher consciousness. She serves as faculty with The Shift Network and with Humanity’s Team, sharing the mission of helping people throughout the world awaken to the interconnectedness of all life.

Suzanne is the founder of The Awakened Way™, a path to living a consciously connected and divinely guided life. She is the creator of the BLESS ME© method of connecting to Higher Consciousness and the popular SIP of the Divine© meditation. Suzanne’s gift of communication with those on the other side has been verified and recognized as highly credible by noted afterlife researchers. Her messages bring not only hope, but healing and love that go straight to the hea

Suzanne has been happily married to the love of her life, Captain Ty Giesemann (US Navy, Retired), for 26 years. They enjoy sharing all of life’s joys together, including  traveling in their RV and aboard their trawler, Gratitude, with their beloved long-haired dachshunds, Nellie and Rusty.

Suzanne has a Bachelor’s Degree in foreign languages and speaks fluent Spanish She earned a Master’s Degree in National Security Affairs. In addition to her command tour and duties as special assistant to the Chief of Naval Operations, and ultimately as aide to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, she served tours in naval intelligence, taught political science at the U.S. Naval Academy, and was a plans and policy officer for the U.S. Southern Command. Her overseas assignments were in Panama and Japan. Her military decorations include the Combat Action Ribbon and the Defense Superior Service Medal.

The tragic death of Ty’s daughter and Suzanne’s step-daughter, Susan, a sergeant in the Marine Corps who was struck and killed by lightning along with her unborn son, propelled Suzanne in a new direction in search of life’s deepest truths. When she first began researching and writing the Hay House published book, The Priest and the Medium, she never dreamed that she would one day connect with the unseen world herself.

After years of meditation, she began to have intuitive experiences, which led her to several classes on mediumship and to an intensive course at the respected Arthur Findlay College of Psychic Sciences in Stansted, England. Her eye-opening experiences there allowed her to develop her contact with the unseen world to the point where she is now in demand for her readings and her classes in evidence-based mediumship.

Suzanne receives messages daily from her guides in spirit, a group of advanced teachers known as Sanaya. These are published daily on her blog, The Daily Way, as well as her Facebook Page and in the Awakened Way app.

Her award-winning documentary has been shown to audiences around the globe in private viewings. It was selected as one of only 20 films worldwide to be featured at the Awakened World International Film Festival. After showings on the big screen and at 8 international film festivals, the documentary is now available on Amazon Prime.










Thursday, April 13, 2023

Pill Pushing

 

   


     
There is an increasing awareness of the role the gut microbiome plays in overall health. We can definitely strengthen the immune system through diet. The bacteria in the gut help to regulate the immune system. With a good diet, the gut microbiome becomes more diverse, providing a better health foundation.
              
"Pill-pushing is a widespread problem, especially for older patients. The proportion of adults taking five or more types of drugs rose from 8.2% to 15% between 2000 and 2012. For many, prescribed medications are beneficial and lifesaving. However, hundreds of millions of these prescriptions are inappropriate, unnecessary, or dangerous.

There’s a shared expectation among many patients and doctors that there’s a “pill for every ill.” Pill pushing is a widespread problem, especially for patients 65 years or older. Older patients account for more than 41% of Medicare expenses for prescription medicine. Many are using at least one inappropriately prescribed drug.

More than 1.5 million Americans are hospitalized and more than 100,000 die every year from generally avertible adverse reactions to unnecessary medicines....The pharmaceutical industry spends more than $21 billion on direct-to-consumer drug advertisements and promotional tricks targeting doctors. Many doctors are heavily influenced by pharmaceutical companies through visits from sales reps, informational conferences, free samples and meals, free medical books in exchange for receiving information about certain drugs, and sponsorship of continuing medical education courses.

Drugmakers also fund studies after the approval of a drug to promote off-label use or identify a drug as safer than another brand. Published papers from those trials tell prescribers that the drug is suitable for a larger population. With this, doctors can be swayed toward more favorable impressions about certain medications."

  
Unfortunately similar chemical methods are used on agriculture to produce toxic factory food.

About the best we can do is to have a diet rich in vegetables and fruits. This can lower blood pressure, reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke, prevent some types of cancer, lower risk of eye and digestive problems, and have a positive effect upon blood sugar, which can help keep appetite in check.


Regularly eating the widest possible variety of fiberous vegetables keeps your immune system functioning well. There is an increasing awareness of the role the gut microbiome plays in overall health. We can definitely strengthen the immune system through diet. The bacteria in the gut help to regulate the immune system. With a good diet, the gut microbiome becomes more diverse, providing a better health foundation.