with surprising conclusions that demonstrate…The three wise men were Buddhist monks who found Jesus and came back for him around puberty. After being trained in a Buddhist Monastery he spread the Buddhist philosophy, survived the crucifixion, and escaped to Kashmir, Afghanistan where he died an old man at the age of 80.
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of guiding the pilot around and between the rain clouds, because of
the phenomenally detailed accuracy of the Type 80 radar, in the
detection of weather, as well as aircraft and other unidentified flying
objects [UFO's], which was an inherent nature of the beast at that
time. Oh how that Primary Radar capability swiftly disappeared with
the advent of Secondary Radar and then in more recent times GNSS. …
ystems theory on the one hand, and on the other, a currently emerging initiative called Global Balance which aims to move human civilisation into a more co-operative way of behaving, bringing all parts of the system into balance for a sustainable future. It concludes that the emergence of a global system designed to meet the needs of all, is a natural part of the evolution of the human species. By learning from evolutionary biology, social change agents can create the natural design that will allow human civilisation to develop its next scale of co-operation "... I would applaud the fact that he has published his integral take
on the world of work and have downloaded a Kindle edition of his
"WHY WORK?" and shall of course keep people updated accordingly,
on his views of that which I believe is particularly important for my
soulmate and I's own children and their children's children.
An Experiment in a Complex Change Initiative
In 2009 we engaged in the 2020 Climate Leadership Campaign, led by the State of the World Forum, and aiming to engage policy makers, business and citizens in a commitment to achieve 80% CO2 reduction by 2020.
We worked on a three-day event that ended up being about 240 people from different sectors of society and different countries, 90 international and the rest were Brazilians, a mix of context and sectors of society, and a mix of age groups. So quite a diverse group of people looking to create some coherence – not just connection to a vision although that’s a very important prerequisite but a shared framework for collaboration on what we need to work on.
80% reduction in CO2 from pre-industrial levels by 2020 was an ambitious target, one which none of the political community are really talking realistically about but which a significant percentage of the scientific community say is what actually needs to happen if we’re going to keep the planet under 2 degrees warming. When we got there, we were challenged by the location, which wasn’t ideal, as well as by the leadership of the initiative which was very emergent, to put it politely – moving targets, changing contexts, a changing landscape pretty quickly. There was little which we could rely on as being fixed, down to the last minute really. We were designing and adapting on the fly as we went.
In the design team itself, of course, there were different interest and perspectives. People get to meet each other a few days before the event and then we have a pre- design. We had to get to know each other and get a process that would work for the diversity of participants and the ambitious goals of the campaign.
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ognising reincarnation is an authentic mode of investigation based on people's
recollection of their past lives. Explaining that he was no superhuman, the Dalai Lama, known for
his simplicity and typical jovial style, said: "I am just a simple Buddhist monk. I try to do my
best all the time. I am 80 years old now and I have lived my entire life practising the
knowledge and I will continue to practise it till I am physically able."
Thousands of Tibetan exiles, foreigners and Indian dignitaries joined in the birthday
celebrations here. Crowds began to assemble since morning at the temple for the birthday
celebrations. "Special prayer sessions were held for the perfect health and long life of our
spiritual leader the Dalai Lama," Tsering Wangchuk, a spokesperson for the Central Tibetan
Administration (CTA).
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fungi – the “circulatory system of the planet” – are to be mapped for the first time, in an attempt to protect them from damage and improve their ability to absorb and store carbon dioxide. Fungi use carbon to build networks in the soil, which connect to plant roots and act as nutrient “highways”, exchanging carbon from plant roots for nutrients. For instance, some fungi are known to supply 80% of phosphorus to their host plants. Underground fungal networks can extend for many miles but are rarely noticed, though trillions of miles of them are thought to exist around the world. These fungi are vital to the biodiversity of soils and soil fertility, but little is known about them.
Many hotspots of mycorrhizal fungi are thought to be under threat, from the expansion of agriculture, urbanisation, pollution, water scarcity and changes to the climate.
The new project, from the Society for the Protection of Underground Networks (SPUN), will involve the collection of 10,000 samples around the world, from hotspots that are being identified through artificial intelligence technology.
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19 General Election campaign. Labour, by contrast, is mostly funded by trade unions.
This results in access. The Conservative Party has created a system of incentives for big-money donors, offering perks to individuals who donate the most. More than 80% of Conservative funding for the 2019 election came from members of the ‘Leader’s Group’ – an elite dining society reserved for the most generous Conservative donors. Its membership is reserved for those who have donated at least £50,000 to the party in a single year. In exchange, members can attend exclusive events with senior Cabinet members and Conservative figures.
openDemocracy revealed in November 2019 that Boris Johnson had attended at least six meetings of the Leader’s Group since 2016, while the summits were regularly held at official Government residences.
For donors who seek an even closer relationship with senior Conservatives, exclusive events are regularly offered by the party. Notoriously, a former Russian minister’s wife paid £160,000 to play a tennis match with Johnson and the then Prime Minister David Cameron in 2014. The Conservative Party has received in excess of £3.5 million from Russian donors since 2010.
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A 10-metre-wide Roman road, domestic and industrial buildings, more than 300 coins and at least four wells have been unearthed at the site, where 80 archaeologists have been working for the past 12 months.
The field, on the Northamptonshire-Oxfordshire border, lies on the route of the HS2 rail network under construction between London and Birmingham. It is one of more than 100 archaeological sites that have been examined along the route since 2018, and among the most significant findings to date. “This is certainly one of the most impressive sites [we have] discovered while working on the HS2 scheme,” said James West, of Mola Headland Infrastructure, which has managed the excavation. The presence of an archaeological site in the area has been known since the 18th century, but the findings during the dig surpassed experts’ expectations.
“This is certainly one of the most impressive sites [we have] discovered while working on the HS2 scheme,” said West. “Uncovering such a well-preserved and large Roman road, as well as so many high-quality finds, has been extraordinary and tells us so much about the people who lived here. The site really does have the potential to transform our understanding of the Roman landscape in the region and beyond.”
An iron age village, formed of more than 30 roundhouses, stood on the site at the time of the Roman invasion in 43BC. During the period of the Roman occupation, which lasted until AD410, the settlement expanded and became more prosperous.
New stone buildings were constructed in distinct domestic, agricultural and industrial areas of the settlement. In the latter, archaeologists have uncovered evidence of workshops and kilns, where activities such as metalwork, bread-making and pottery took place.
The main road – which West described as “a Roman dual carriageway” – indicates that the town was a trading hub, with carts coming and going to load and unload goods. Most Roman roads were 4-5 metres wide, “so this is really impressive”. The nearby River Cherwell was another trading route to and from the settlement.
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What Have You Learned from Your Mother?
by Siona van Dijk | May 10th, 2009 |topic What have you learned from your mother?
Every day, we pose a question to the members of Gaia, Gaiam’s online community for individuals committed to creating healthy lives of meaning and purpose. Recently, we asked our community for answers to the question, “What have you learned from your mother?” In honor of Mother’s Day, here are a few of our favorite responses:
“What have I learned from my mother? How to set a gorgeous table; how to wrap presents and make the bows to go on them; to always remember birthdays and special days in the lives of family and friends; good manners; an appreciation of how special fresh-cut flowers are in the house; how to savor a sunny, bright day; the importance of visits with friends; that you should always poke potatoes before baking (she once had one explode in the oven); giggling; a love of live theater; the pleasures of singing; how to bake amazing cookies.” – F.S. North Carolina
“I learned a great deal from my mother, but what stands out in my reflections is how to remain hopeful even in the worst of times. My mother lived through so many adversities, but she always maintained a positive attitude towards life. We had misunderstandings and intense conflicts when I was growing up, and today, looking back at those episodes, I feel equipped to be a better mother to my own child.” – Armila, Vancouver,
“Of all her talents and features and accomplishments, one technique of my mother’s stands out: her ‘mothering’ capabilities. She’s the closest thing to a universal mother I know, full of compassion and caring and unconditional love for each and every soul.
And this is what I’ve learned from her: to love the entire world of children unconditionally. By children, I mean old and young, whether one week old or 99 years old. We are all children. We were all somebody’s baby at some point. We all need love and sunshine to thrive and grow. I learned from her to be like the sun and touch all that comes in my path with love and motherly sunshine.
Thanks, Mom. Here’s to you. On your next birth, may other souls be lucky enough to be born in your heart and home.” – Amy, Toronto, ON
“My mother taught me how to love. She had a passion for the rights and well being of all those who are less fortunate. She gave me a copy of the Tao Te Ching when I was a teenager, even though she didn’t understand it. She kept an open mind to the explorations of her children, and supported whatever direction we wanted to go, as long as it was a path with heart.” – Forrest, Albuquerque, NM
You can share your own story in the comments below:
What have you learned from your mother?
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The most important thing that I learned from my mother was not to fear birth. In constantly refering to me as ‘the big sneeze’ she managed to unconsciously raise a daughter with the idea that birth wasn’t scary, could in fact be easy, and was as natural as breathing. Two home/water births later, I”m grateful for the lesson.
The second most important thing that I learned from Mom was to speak the language of craft. In many ways, we are very different women, and I struggle sometimes to find common ground with her nowadays. However, no matter what our issues we always have craft as our common ground, and it’s often been a source of great comfort!
Kristin | May 10th, 2009 |
My mother taught me a lot, Respect other people, to care, morals manners and how I love my brother sisters &mother and dad. And how to laugh and have fun life is to short. How I wish things would change.
Joan Hipps | May 12th, 2009 |
Kristin: Your mother sounds like an amazing woman. And I love what you wrote about the shared language of craft; it’s only been recently that I’ve started to appreciate how important a certain physical creativity can be. It’s beautiful you’ve received that from her.
Joan: What do you wish would change? You sound as though you gained so much from your own mum.. :)
Siona | May 12th, 2009 |
My mother, Dot Danum Foreman, is a natural healer from birth.She nursed parents, grandparents and relatives as well as pets during her Depression Era childhood. As a WWII wife and mother, she coupled her inate skills with nursing courses to earn an LPN diploma. She dedicated 48 years to this healing profession. My entire childhood as a baby boomer was spent listening to my mother say, “Ah, baby, that is not so bad. There was just a man in ER who had his arm severed…” or “Now honey, It could be so much worse. Dry your eyes.” Then with a smile and a soft stroke of those amazing healing hands, she brushed away my tears.Although at times, I resented this atttitude of seeming indifference: I grew to truly understand what she meant. The tears fell less and less. The pain always seemed to disappear as I felt more fortunate than cursed by the small bruises and cuts of everyday life.These lessons in putting our small woes into a universal perspective were a true blessing from my mother. Today, I pass on her innate wisdom as I teach yoga and healing through Guided Meditation. Thanks, Mom, for helping me to access my own inner strengths in healing.Penny Meaux Edwards, CYI, IAFPYoga & Beyond by pennimo
Penny Meaux Edwards | May 13th, 2009 |
Penny: What an incredible inheritance you have. I love imagining how your mother’s spirit is carried through your own voice in those meditations you offer–what a gift. Thank you. :)
Siona | May 13th, 2009 |
Siona:Although I have been practicing yoga personally for 35 years, I have just began “offering up” my journey through my own home Studio. In the last 3 years ( my response to Hurricane Katrina/Rita stress) , I have evolved a wonderful practice with emphasis on guided meditation. It seems to be what my students request and appreciate most. Also, as a result of the demand for a guided meditation CD, I am currently producing my first guided meditation CD with Steve Halpern background music entitled, Universal Flow with pennimo (approx. 80 minutes to be released Summer 2009). If you send me your address, I will be happy to mail you a complimentary copy.Namaste,Penny(aka pennimo)
Penny Meaux Edwards | May 13th, 2009 |
Penny: Oh, congratulations… and how beautiful at the way your path has naturally lead you to produce a CD.
And thank you for your offer. I’ve already found guided meditations to have made such a different in my own life (from my physical and emotional well-being to just being an easy and meaningful personal gift; it’s so easy to just never make time for oneself!), and I love how yours flowed from an earlier yoga practice–you already know so much about the importance of being present. I’ll pop you an email. :)
Siona | May 13th, 2009 |
Penny! I just wanted to thank you again–your meditations arrived today and it is simply extraordinary. Your voice is sheer liquid. I’m so glad you were moved to produce a CD. It’s beautiful.
Siona | July 9th, 2009 |
Siona:
Your praise is well received and it makes me very happy.
As I work my way through the quagmire of the “Recording World” and try to accomplish things that are beyond my realm of reality…I struggle tokeep an even-keel.
There are MANY who have passed before us, like John Denver and Michael Jackson & Ghandi , who were quite removed from the day-to-day reality of of “mundane lives”.
There are so many of us who strive for PEACE (SHANTI) that I bow my head with reverence when I say:
“Namaste, Siona.”,Penny
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