Friday, 16 March 2012
Sunday, 6 June 2010
“ONE EARTH VISION” - SPRING NEWS SHEET 2010 – PAGE 7.
“WALKING THE SPIRITUAL PATH" - By Mandel Rheems.
Are you seeking to become aware of why you are living? What is the purpose for your life? And what are you moving towards? Do you seek to understand why there is so much suffering in the world? So much poverty, fear & strife?
Is death the end? Do you suffer anxiety & fear for your future survival, in aloneness, neglect – or ill health?
So many questions! You may say: ‘we only have one life & that is about survival at the cost of others!’ But let us ponder upon these questions, & consider the positive aspect & realisation that life does have a greater purpose, - & this relates to the nature of unconditional love & inner growth.
There is hope to resolve these difficulties - & the answer lies within the heart; that life is infinite in its potential to find joy, peace & harmony, & a deeper personal fulfilment!
The true spiritual life is not about religion or dogma, fear or condemnation. Spirituality is about treating all those we meet in a loving, sacred & respectful manner - & be willing to share unconditional love with others in honesty truth & good will.
Trust in the universe & its benevolent nature, & allow forgiveness of the heart to blossom, as you let go of any anger for the rejection, fear & pain others have brought to you; & remember, nature & time are the greatest of healers! Love, even more so!
Blessings, Mandel
"EQUALITY comes in realizing that we are all doing
Are you seeking to become aware of why you are living? What is the purpose for your life? And what are you moving towards? Do you seek to understand why there is so much suffering in the world? So much poverty, fear & strife?
Is death the end? Do you suffer anxiety & fear for your future survival, in aloneness, neglect – or ill health?
So many questions! You may say: ‘we only have one life & that is about survival at the cost of others!’ But let us ponder upon these questions, & consider the positive aspect & realisation that life does have a greater purpose, - & this relates to the nature of unconditional love & inner growth.
There is hope to resolve these difficulties - & the answer lies within the heart; that life is infinite in its potential to find joy, peace & harmony, & a deeper personal fulfilment!
The true spiritual life is not about religion or dogma, fear or condemnation. Spirituality is about treating all those we meet in a loving, sacred & respectful manner - & be willing to share unconditional love with others in honesty truth & good will.
Trust in the universe & its benevolent nature, & allow forgiveness of the heart to blossom, as you let go of any anger for the rejection, fear & pain others have brought to you; & remember, nature & time are the greatest of healers! Love, even more so!
Blessings, Mandel
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FROM THE PEN OF JOHN COUSIN: - (Nov/March 2009.)
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“The Great Mother, sitting before Her loom, spins the Wheel of Time and weaves the patterns of All That Is. We are included in Her weavings!
I don’t speak much about my past but it was dysfunctional at the best of times. Surely I am damaged goods. But I truly believe me and my life isn’t defined by what it was. This is why I, like you, strive to become better, to heal, and to overcome. We are much different people than we were 10 or 20 years ago; & this, too, is woven in the patterns of Her weave. Forward ever, backwards NEVER!
I do know that Capitalism without practical checks & balances can easily be worse than Communism! Anything that places itself before life is evil, wicked & unacceptable!!! Whether it is money, property, art, or even knowledge, NOTHING should be given a greater value than life (quality life).
I really like Carol’s poem “Spiritual Love”. The world would be a much better place if we could get everyone to understand this... “To offer YOUR light, as a gift to all others,” ... An acquaintance has copied it & sent it to his daughter. He, like me, loves it; & his daughter is learning to love life & rebel against anti-life systems & sentiments. We are hoping to guide her into a deeper compassion & larger world view. Her battle right now is, sadly, normal for Americans; money over all else. Though you wrote it in 2004, the message is eternal & applicable right now. Thank you.
Mandel you wrote for me a poem called: “She just Whispers”. (Excerpt given:) “We of the Light ever enfold you in our wings of glorious hue; of that coming of our ancient setting solar radiance & wisdom, which to you unfolds!”
Your poems seem to take on deeper meanings the more I read. And this particular piece is quickly becoming something like a MANTRA to me. I find that it helps me manage stressful situations better, i.e. it has ingrained itself in my mind & WHEN I THINK ABOUT IT I FEEL A WARM PEACE ENVELOP ME!
I pray this note finds you shining as bright as ever. Be you well & keep up the glorious works you do. You are ever in my & my mother’s prayers & positive energy works. YES, LOVE BLOSSOMS – NO MATTER WHAT!! Blessings be ever yours!!! John.”
I don’t speak much about my past but it was dysfunctional at the best of times. Surely I am damaged goods. But I truly believe me and my life isn’t defined by what it was. This is why I, like you, strive to become better, to heal, and to overcome. We are much different people than we were 10 or 20 years ago; & this, too, is woven in the patterns of Her weave. Forward ever, backwards NEVER!
I do know that Capitalism without practical checks & balances can easily be worse than Communism! Anything that places itself before life is evil, wicked & unacceptable!!! Whether it is money, property, art, or even knowledge, NOTHING should be given a greater value than life (quality life).
I really like Carol’s poem “Spiritual Love”. The world would be a much better place if we could get everyone to understand this... “To offer YOUR light, as a gift to all others,” ... An acquaintance has copied it & sent it to his daughter. He, like me, loves it; & his daughter is learning to love life & rebel against anti-life systems & sentiments. We are hoping to guide her into a deeper compassion & larger world view. Her battle right now is, sadly, normal for Americans; money over all else. Though you wrote it in 2004, the message is eternal & applicable right now. Thank you.
Mandel you wrote for me a poem called: “She just Whispers”. (Excerpt given:) “We of the Light ever enfold you in our wings of glorious hue; of that coming of our ancient setting solar radiance & wisdom, which to you unfolds!”
Your poems seem to take on deeper meanings the more I read. And this particular piece is quickly becoming something like a MANTRA to me. I find that it helps me manage stressful situations better, i.e. it has ingrained itself in my mind & WHEN I THINK ABOUT IT I FEEL A WARM PEACE ENVELOP ME!
I pray this note finds you shining as bright as ever. Be you well & keep up the glorious works you do. You are ever in my & my mother’s prayers & positive energy works. YES, LOVE BLOSSOMS – NO MATTER WHAT!! Blessings be ever yours!!! John.”
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Contact details follow:
John Cousin, #200864; Spruce 2, Louisiana State Penitentiary, ANGOLA, LOUISIANA. 70712. U.S.A.
John Cousin, #200864; Spruce 2, Louisiana State Penitentiary, ANGOLA, LOUISIANA. 70712. U.S.A.
Or email support to Dona Torregano (John’s Mother) dbtorre@yahoo.com
"EQUALITY comes in realizing that we are all doing
different jobs for a common purpose.
That is the aim behind any community.
The very name community means:
That is the aim behind any community.
The very name community means:
Let's come together to recognize the unity. Come ... unity."
“EQUALITY” is quoted from John’s web site: http://humenity.org/
“EQUALITY” is quoted from John’s web site: http://humenity.org/
“ONE EARTH VISION” - SPRING NEWS SHEET 2010 – PAGE 6.
Two spiritual poems - by kind permission of Juliana Glanfield - (Selected from the 1st section of her ‘Slim Volumes’ of poetry: “Moon, Stars and Gypsy Tales” -Copyright 2005).
“DAY TRIP”
Lost in a sea of ebb and flow
How will the tide turn?
Does the moon know its power now
To begin, a new world.
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“AMETHYST STAR”
Oh Mother Moon
Belly full of life to come
Your silver flames ignite my energies
Moving forward.
Crystals on a tray
Charged with your requests
Guide us to the summit of our life
In beauty, in trust
In love.
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“I AM.” By Sarah-Jane Grace
I am the white moon,
With clouds wisping by.
I am the bright sun,
Glowing hot in the sky.
I am the green grass,
Swaying gently in the breeze.
I am the blue dolphin,
Riding high in crested seas.
I am the great mountains,
Laying majestic & strong.
I am the red-breasted robin,
Filling the air with sweet song.
I am everything,
And everything is me.
I just close my eyes in silence,
And I am set free.
(copyright 2000 - used by kind permission.) Sarah-Jane is an astrologer.
www.theplanetwhisperer.co.uk/monthly-forecasts.html
http://www.theplanetwhisperer.blogspot.com/
Email: Sarah@theplanetwhisperer.co.uk
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PHILOSOPHICAL AND MIND-OPENING QUOTES FOR YOUR DAILY LIFE.
Offered by Miss Lisa Morris:-
1.“Make the unconscious, conscious. Man or woman becomes what they think about.” - Lisa. 2.“You’re the only one who creates your reality; don’t give power to negative thought, but to positive thought.” - Lisa.
3.“All of what we are is the result of what we have thought.” – Buddha.
4.“Imagination is everything; it is the preview of life’s coming attractions.” – Albert Einstein.
5.“Whatever the mind can conceive, it can be achieved.” – Clement Stone.
6.“Whatever it is you are feeling, it is perfect reflection of what is in the process of becoming.” – Bob Proctor.
7.“All power is from within & is therefore under our own control,” – Robert Gullier.
8.“Whether you think you can – or you can’t, either way you’re right!” – Henry Ford.
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“DAY TRIP”
Lost in a sea of ebb and flow
How will the tide turn?
Does the moon know its power now
To begin, a new world.
* * * * * * *
“AMETHYST STAR”
Oh Mother Moon
Belly full of life to come
Your silver flames ignite my energies
Moving forward.
Crystals on a tray
Charged with your requests
Guide us to the summit of our life
In beauty, in trust
In love.
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“I AM.” By Sarah-Jane Grace
I am the white moon,
With clouds wisping by.
I am the bright sun,
Glowing hot in the sky.
I am the green grass,
Swaying gently in the breeze.
I am the blue dolphin,
Riding high in crested seas.
I am the great mountains,
Laying majestic & strong.
I am the red-breasted robin,
Filling the air with sweet song.
I am everything,
And everything is me.
I just close my eyes in silence,
And I am set free.
(copyright 2000 - used by kind permission.) Sarah-Jane is an astrologer.
www.theplanetwhisperer.co.uk/monthly-forecasts.html
http://www.theplanetwhisperer.blogspot.com/
Email: Sarah@theplanetwhisperer.co.uk
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PHILOSOPHICAL AND MIND-OPENING QUOTES FOR YOUR DAILY LIFE.
Offered by Miss Lisa Morris:-
1.“Make the unconscious, conscious. Man or woman becomes what they think about.” - Lisa. 2.“You’re the only one who creates your reality; don’t give power to negative thought, but to positive thought.” - Lisa.
3.“All of what we are is the result of what we have thought.” – Buddha.
4.“Imagination is everything; it is the preview of life’s coming attractions.” – Albert Einstein.
5.“Whatever the mind can conceive, it can be achieved.” – Clement Stone.
6.“Whatever it is you are feeling, it is perfect reflection of what is in the process of becoming.” – Bob Proctor.
7.“All power is from within & is therefore under our own control,” – Robert Gullier.
8.“Whether you think you can – or you can’t, either way you’re right!” – Henry Ford.
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“ONE EARTH VISION” - SPRING NEWS SHEET 2010 – PAGE 5.
The Solar Faery
Look at me and feel my radiance
The sun it glows and shines
The sun of power, will and self-reliance
All that greatness is just fine
Why fear your power?
Why shy away from your will?
Be here, be now, every hour
Shine your energy, don’t let it spill
Step into your power now
And use discernment and wisdom
May you choose to make the vow
To use your will for the greatest good of the Earthly kingdom
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I have suffered from CFS and IBS for many years. After finding ways to “cope” I told myself to get on with things. I completely forgot to listen to my body and just went on automatic pilot whilst my head chattered and worried away about things that went wrong in my life.
A relapse of CFS like I never had before made me stop in my tracks. I could not go onwards and had to start reviewing my life and returning to listening to my Body. My Reverse Therapist Nicky helped me with that and whilst on my journey of healing my creativity was re-awakened, leading to a series of Faeries. The chakra faeries will be featured in the newsletter. I hope they will inspire people on their own healing journey. - Cathelijne
If you would like to contact Cathelijne, who lives in the Netherlands, please send your details and message to Carol and Mandel and we will see she gets it. If you have an email address please let her know and she will send you details of her web site, etc.
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The Openhearted Faery
Feel the radiance of Emerald Healing
Feel the love flow from me
Open up to that warming feeling
That sets yourself free
Let go of fear, let go of hate,
Those stagnant energies in your heart
To heal your heart, it is never too late
Every minute is a good start.
So why not open your precious heart
This moment in time and space?
Forgive, let go of the hurt that made it hard
And allow for healing grace.
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“WATER” - As at the source of a mountain stream it bubbles gently at first, and gradually gets stronger, deeper & faster & wider on its journey to the sea; – so the spiritual pathway, once it is embarked upon in earnest, with joy and commitment, it becomes an unstoppable river of Light, Love & Blessing to all who behold it, drink of it & partake in its purity of heart!
Channelled from ‘SHASTRA’, THE SHAMAN’S DAUGHTER, to Reisha and Carol
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Look at me and feel my radiance
The sun it glows and shines
The sun of power, will and self-reliance
All that greatness is just fine
Why fear your power?
Why shy away from your will?
Be here, be now, every hour
Shine your energy, don’t let it spill
Step into your power now
And use discernment and wisdom
May you choose to make the vow
To use your will for the greatest good of the Earthly kingdom
* * * * * * * * * * * * *
I have suffered from CFS and IBS for many years. After finding ways to “cope” I told myself to get on with things. I completely forgot to listen to my body and just went on automatic pilot whilst my head chattered and worried away about things that went wrong in my life.
A relapse of CFS like I never had before made me stop in my tracks. I could not go onwards and had to start reviewing my life and returning to listening to my Body. My Reverse Therapist Nicky helped me with that and whilst on my journey of healing my creativity was re-awakened, leading to a series of Faeries. The chakra faeries will be featured in the newsletter. I hope they will inspire people on their own healing journey. - Cathelijne
If you would like to contact Cathelijne, who lives in the Netherlands, please send your details and message to Carol and Mandel and we will see she gets it. If you have an email address please let her know and she will send you details of her web site, etc.
* * * * * * * * * * * * *
The Openhearted Faery
Feel the radiance of Emerald Healing
Feel the love flow from me
Open up to that warming feeling
That sets yourself free
Let go of fear, let go of hate,
Those stagnant energies in your heart
To heal your heart, it is never too late
Every minute is a good start.
So why not open your precious heart
This moment in time and space?
Forgive, let go of the hurt that made it hard
And allow for healing grace.
* * * * * * * * * * * * *
“WATER” - As at the source of a mountain stream it bubbles gently at first, and gradually gets stronger, deeper & faster & wider on its journey to the sea; – so the spiritual pathway, once it is embarked upon in earnest, with joy and commitment, it becomes an unstoppable river of Light, Love & Blessing to all who behold it, drink of it & partake in its purity of heart!
Channelled from ‘SHASTRA’, THE SHAMAN’S DAUGHTER, to Reisha and Carol
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“ONE EARTH VISION” - SPRING NEWS SHEET 2010 – PAGE 4.
"A MAGIC PLACE"
All around us is the beauty of nature everywhere
But when do we really take time to stop & stare?
Just open your eyes and see the wonder of it all
If you love nature then you will see it's so beautiful.
Enjoy the amazing wonders and beauties which are there
We are surrounded by beauty and it's for all to share!
Take time to stop, look and listen, enjoy everything, what a sight
Sunrise every morning, sunset in the evening, moon and stars at night.
What a magic place - it is our planet, it takes your breath away
Look at what nature has to offer - and it's there to see every day.
Surround yourself with nature - this marvellous, wonderful gift
Birds, butterflies, flowers, trees, the grass - an endless list!
How simple and yet how truly beautiful it is to see
Nature gives us everlasting joy and peace - AND IT'S ALL FREE!
Two poems By Lindy Roberts - (Lindy lives in Suffolk and won a competition in Aug 09 for a poem called: "To be Famous" – it was published by Forward Press).
“BECAUSE OF YOU”
I’ve finally found out what I’ve been dreaming of
Someone who can love me like no other – you God,
I’m going to live my whole life through
Now and for always, forever loving you,
Got to be near you every night and day
I could not be happy any other way,
You are the only one I am living for
Giving me what I need and so much more,
No matter where the others go, or what they do
You are the one I want to keep close to.
Because of you my whole life has changed
Now everyday God I speak your name,
Want to tell you how much I love you so
And never give you up or let you go,
Now I have found you my life is pure bliss
And every moment spent with you I cherish,
You are everything that I would like to be
One day I will, back to the way you made me,
Your love for me is just so unbelievable
A love that is unconditional it says it all.....
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“THE POWER OF PRAYER” By Michael A. Neale
The day was long, the burden I had borne seemed heavier than I could no longer bear, and then it lifted – but I did not know someone had knelt in prayer; had taken me to God that very hour and asked the easing of the load, and He, in infinite compassion, had stooped down and taken it from me.
We cannot tell how often as we pray for some bewildered one, hurt and distressed, the answer comes, but many times those hearts find sudden peace and rest.
Someone had prayed, and faith, a reaching hand, took hold of God, and brought Him down that day!
So many, many hearts have need of prayer; - Oh, let us pray!
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All around us is the beauty of nature everywhere
But when do we really take time to stop & stare?
Just open your eyes and see the wonder of it all
If you love nature then you will see it's so beautiful.
Enjoy the amazing wonders and beauties which are there
We are surrounded by beauty and it's for all to share!
Take time to stop, look and listen, enjoy everything, what a sight
Sunrise every morning, sunset in the evening, moon and stars at night.
What a magic place - it is our planet, it takes your breath away
Look at what nature has to offer - and it's there to see every day.
Surround yourself with nature - this marvellous, wonderful gift
Birds, butterflies, flowers, trees, the grass - an endless list!
How simple and yet how truly beautiful it is to see
Nature gives us everlasting joy and peace - AND IT'S ALL FREE!
Two poems By Lindy Roberts - (Lindy lives in Suffolk and won a competition in Aug 09 for a poem called: "To be Famous" – it was published by Forward Press).
“BECAUSE OF YOU”
I’ve finally found out what I’ve been dreaming of
Someone who can love me like no other – you God,
I’m going to live my whole life through
Now and for always, forever loving you,
Got to be near you every night and day
I could not be happy any other way,
You are the only one I am living for
Giving me what I need and so much more,
No matter where the others go, or what they do
You are the one I want to keep close to.
Because of you my whole life has changed
Now everyday God I speak your name,
Want to tell you how much I love you so
And never give you up or let you go,
Now I have found you my life is pure bliss
And every moment spent with you I cherish,
You are everything that I would like to be
One day I will, back to the way you made me,
Your love for me is just so unbelievable
A love that is unconditional it says it all.....
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“THE POWER OF PRAYER” By Michael A. Neale
The day was long, the burden I had borne seemed heavier than I could no longer bear, and then it lifted – but I did not know someone had knelt in prayer; had taken me to God that very hour and asked the easing of the load, and He, in infinite compassion, had stooped down and taken it from me.
We cannot tell how often as we pray for some bewildered one, hurt and distressed, the answer comes, but many times those hearts find sudden peace and rest.
Someone had prayed, and faith, a reaching hand, took hold of God, and brought Him down that day!
So many, many hearts have need of prayer; - Oh, let us pray!
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“ONE EARTH VISION” - SPRING NEWS SHEET 2010 – PAGE 3.
Channelled article by Mandel Called: “The Path of Selfless Service”
What does it mean to serve selflessly? Well, in knowing that in our personal lives the activities of volunteering to help those in need – such as a chosen charity – organisation, individuals or group that are working for the alleviation of suffering, we will find, so often it offers us a chance to put our own problems into perspective – and grow to a more compassionate understanding of our own particular ‘greater purpose & mission’ in life, as world & universal citizens!
Giving a few hours a day or few days a week, i.e. giving time, effort or financial support – or time for prayer, healing thoughts & spreading the light & peace, so often is a great opportunity for personal growth for our hearts, minds & lives.
Helping others, so often awakens us to an engaged spirituality, & so often allows us the opportunity to enter into a more compassionate & loving, forgiving, altruistic lifestyle & path! As, so often we hear that: ”No one is an island unto themselves” – in giving time, labour, energy & commitment to help others, eventually can only lead to truly being fulfilled & finding one’s way to one’s greater purpose.
Compassion is a genuine way to help to release love, forgiveness & good will into a troubled & darkened world.
Love is found & experienced in a greater unity of purpose; where hatred, fear, unforgiveness, violence & selfishness can only lead to more darkness, fear & degradation of spirit – where more conflict, misunderstanding - & lack of trust is born!
To serve selflessly means that life becomes an avenue or vessel for individuals to awaken to Divine Love, harmony, good will, & forgiveness.
True transcendence is about engagement in life – not to escape our common humanity, but to become vehicles to alleviate poverty, abuse & inequalities in our immediate environment, & in the greater community planetary wide!
All life is one; & all life in this world & in the universe is inter-connected, offering one’s self as a channelling for selfless service, eventually allows us to experience the freedom to AWAKEN TO OUR TRUE SACRED DESTINY; - TO BE TRULY HUMAN – YET DIVINE!
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AWAKENING
Well, spring is nearly upon us, & we sincerely hope that more & more individuals will begin to awaken to their own life’s greater purpose & mission! Unfortunately, this opening of the heart & mind, so often only happens through experiencing suffering & a deeper loss – but for some it happens through a need to experience, or on some occasions in finding or opening to, a recognition & reconnection with a spiritual awakening or faith. In fact there are infinite numbers of ways our consciousness can be expanded & our spirit within stimulated & awakened!
WELCOMING IDEAS
If you have any positive ideas or inspirational thoughts for us to ponder upon, relating to how we can grow & develop as a Community & Spiritual Family, - then we would like to hear from you. There is an ancient saying: ‘A journey of a thousand miles begins with one step’. We hope this Vision & Community is also your own!
ABSENT HEALING OFFERED
If there are any individuals who would like to receive absent healing, for your self, your friends & family, then please let us know any names & conditions where appropriate, so we can hold them & their situations in the healing light each day with the planetary conditions also, at our Mission Sanctuary.
IF YOU WISH TO ADD YOUR HEALING PRAYERS & MEDITATIONS WITH OURS FOR THIS WORK - YOU CAN PARTICULARLY LINK IN SPIRITUALLY AT 9 AM & / OR 10 PM DAILY.
What does it mean to serve selflessly? Well, in knowing that in our personal lives the activities of volunteering to help those in need – such as a chosen charity – organisation, individuals or group that are working for the alleviation of suffering, we will find, so often it offers us a chance to put our own problems into perspective – and grow to a more compassionate understanding of our own particular ‘greater purpose & mission’ in life, as world & universal citizens!
Giving a few hours a day or few days a week, i.e. giving time, effort or financial support – or time for prayer, healing thoughts & spreading the light & peace, so often is a great opportunity for personal growth for our hearts, minds & lives.
Helping others, so often awakens us to an engaged spirituality, & so often allows us the opportunity to enter into a more compassionate & loving, forgiving, altruistic lifestyle & path! As, so often we hear that: ”No one is an island unto themselves” – in giving time, labour, energy & commitment to help others, eventually can only lead to truly being fulfilled & finding one’s way to one’s greater purpose.
Compassion is a genuine way to help to release love, forgiveness & good will into a troubled & darkened world.
Love is found & experienced in a greater unity of purpose; where hatred, fear, unforgiveness, violence & selfishness can only lead to more darkness, fear & degradation of spirit – where more conflict, misunderstanding - & lack of trust is born!
To serve selflessly means that life becomes an avenue or vessel for individuals to awaken to Divine Love, harmony, good will, & forgiveness.
True transcendence is about engagement in life – not to escape our common humanity, but to become vehicles to alleviate poverty, abuse & inequalities in our immediate environment, & in the greater community planetary wide!
All life is one; & all life in this world & in the universe is inter-connected, offering one’s self as a channelling for selfless service, eventually allows us to experience the freedom to AWAKEN TO OUR TRUE SACRED DESTINY; - TO BE TRULY HUMAN – YET DIVINE!
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AWAKENING
Well, spring is nearly upon us, & we sincerely hope that more & more individuals will begin to awaken to their own life’s greater purpose & mission! Unfortunately, this opening of the heart & mind, so often only happens through experiencing suffering & a deeper loss – but for some it happens through a need to experience, or on some occasions in finding or opening to, a recognition & reconnection with a spiritual awakening or faith. In fact there are infinite numbers of ways our consciousness can be expanded & our spirit within stimulated & awakened!
WELCOMING IDEAS
If you have any positive ideas or inspirational thoughts for us to ponder upon, relating to how we can grow & develop as a Community & Spiritual Family, - then we would like to hear from you. There is an ancient saying: ‘A journey of a thousand miles begins with one step’. We hope this Vision & Community is also your own!
ABSENT HEALING OFFERED
If there are any individuals who would like to receive absent healing, for your self, your friends & family, then please let us know any names & conditions where appropriate, so we can hold them & their situations in the healing light each day with the planetary conditions also, at our Mission Sanctuary.
EXPECT A MIRACLE!
“ONE EARTH VISION” - SPRING NEWS SHEET 2010 – PAGE 2.
"Bits and Pieces of Conversation in an Uptown Train
In a soft excited voice they carry on their conversations
As if your ears tuned to various radio stations
Asian, European, African and Latin
Wasp, Muslims Gentile’s and Jew
Omitting I am only a few.
Angry, agitated full of grudge
And you hear them all at once, what’s the buzz?
The Chinese ladies speak their own dialect in a rapid tone
Two elderly men, by the door, their grievances outpour
Stone faced sits the Kansas native
Avoiding eye contact with the African man.
While at a distance not too far
Four young friends they laugh and joke
Indifferent of the crowd, indifferent of their colors
Alas if we could only heed, to the message behind their laughter’s
And these diverse groups of people
Thrown together by greed’s forceful hand
For better under standing, a dialogue demands.
And they all get off on their respective stops
Unfinished phrases left behind, for someone else to carry on
And this human circus goes on and on…. A never ending story
Uncomfortable truth and a human tragedy."
From the book: - “Dialogues With My Self” By Saikat Mondal, - page 13.
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Authors note: Hello reading folks, just wish to say a few words about this particular poem. The poem was written way back in 1998 or 1999 in New York City based on the experience of a ride I had in a NY subway. Surprisingly the poem rings true even more so now for London city metropolis, or for that matter any major cosmopolitan city where many people of diverse backgrounds are thrown next to each other mostly based on economic needs - or they simply wish for a better life as they leave their homeland behind. I am quite convinced that human beings basically tolerate each other for economic necessity and hence our relationship with each other so artificial strained and painstaking. We must urgently seek a better philosophy of living next to each other than stock market stock quotes and the likes. Excessive economic competition is most definitely going to put a damper on human relationships; alas we have forgotten what it actually means to be Human.
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Mandel writes: HELP IS SOUGHT FOR SAIKAT MONDAL who has known us for a few years now, from when we lived in London, & he has been a continuous & great support for us & the Mission. He is interested, in the main, to meet with those who could assist him to legally become resident in the U.K. & maybe, hopefully, meet that very special partner & future wife to share his life with & creative aspirations. He is basically an author who happens to be a poet and philosopher. In the past he has published one volume of excellent & perceptive poetry: "Dialogues With My Self" in America.
If you are able to assist him, - or know of any contacts who could help, or offer guidance & support for him as he urgently wishes to stay in the U.K. then please get in touch.
At the present time Saikat is working & studying in London, - but only has a temporary visa to stay in U.K. but it will soon run out & he is genuinely seeking more creative employment in the long-term!
Saikat comes from a well to do family in India, but feels that if he could possibly receive support of any kind to obtain permanent residency in the U.K. In the long-term his aim & wishes are to do his writings & creative work full time with practical support or assistance. Saikat has so much positive potential in the cultural artistic & creative spheres; he also has past experience in work as an actor, & some filming mainly in U.S.A. and UK. However he recognises himself as a “World Citizen” - & is greatly aware of the need in society for others to develop a social consciousness.
In his art work he is sensitively aware that he has a mission to express his vision for a more compassionate, loving joyful world, where selfishness, ignorance & fear will be eradicated!
He will be grateful if you are able to assist him in any way, or wish to find out more about his poetry & writings.
Contact Saikat Mondal directly by text or telephone: 07947 582 451
- or by email: saikatmondal_2004@yahoo.com
In a soft excited voice they carry on their conversations
As if your ears tuned to various radio stations
Asian, European, African and Latin
Wasp, Muslims Gentile’s and Jew
Omitting I am only a few.
Angry, agitated full of grudge
And you hear them all at once, what’s the buzz?
The Chinese ladies speak their own dialect in a rapid tone
Two elderly men, by the door, their grievances outpour
Stone faced sits the Kansas native
Avoiding eye contact with the African man.
While at a distance not too far
Four young friends they laugh and joke
Indifferent of the crowd, indifferent of their colors
Alas if we could only heed, to the message behind their laughter’s
And these diverse groups of people
Thrown together by greed’s forceful hand
For better under standing, a dialogue demands.
And they all get off on their respective stops
Unfinished phrases left behind, for someone else to carry on
And this human circus goes on and on…. A never ending story
Uncomfortable truth and a human tragedy."
From the book: - “Dialogues With My Self” By Saikat Mondal, - page 13.
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Authors note: Hello reading folks, just wish to say a few words about this particular poem. The poem was written way back in 1998 or 1999 in New York City based on the experience of a ride I had in a NY subway. Surprisingly the poem rings true even more so now for London city metropolis, or for that matter any major cosmopolitan city where many people of diverse backgrounds are thrown next to each other mostly based on economic needs - or they simply wish for a better life as they leave their homeland behind. I am quite convinced that human beings basically tolerate each other for economic necessity and hence our relationship with each other so artificial strained and painstaking. We must urgently seek a better philosophy of living next to each other than stock market stock quotes and the likes. Excessive economic competition is most definitely going to put a damper on human relationships; alas we have forgotten what it actually means to be Human.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Mandel writes: HELP IS SOUGHT FOR SAIKAT MONDAL who has known us for a few years now, from when we lived in London, & he has been a continuous & great support for us & the Mission. He is interested, in the main, to meet with those who could assist him to legally become resident in the U.K. & maybe, hopefully, meet that very special partner & future wife to share his life with & creative aspirations. He is basically an author who happens to be a poet and philosopher. In the past he has published one volume of excellent & perceptive poetry: "Dialogues With My Self" in America.
If you are able to assist him, - or know of any contacts who could help, or offer guidance & support for him as he urgently wishes to stay in the U.K. then please get in touch.
At the present time Saikat is working & studying in London, - but only has a temporary visa to stay in U.K. but it will soon run out & he is genuinely seeking more creative employment in the long-term!
Saikat comes from a well to do family in India, but feels that if he could possibly receive support of any kind to obtain permanent residency in the U.K. In the long-term his aim & wishes are to do his writings & creative work full time with practical support or assistance. Saikat has so much positive potential in the cultural artistic & creative spheres; he also has past experience in work as an actor, & some filming mainly in U.S.A. and UK. However he recognises himself as a “World Citizen” - & is greatly aware of the need in society for others to develop a social consciousness.
In his art work he is sensitively aware that he has a mission to express his vision for a more compassionate, loving joyful world, where selfishness, ignorance & fear will be eradicated!
He will be grateful if you are able to assist him in any way, or wish to find out more about his poetry & writings.
Contact Saikat Mondal directly by text or telephone: 07947 582 451
- or by email: saikatmondal_2004@yahoo.com
"ONE EARTH VISION" NEWS SHEET SPRING 2010 PAGE 1
Greetings at this time to old and new friends, and fellow workers for the Light!
The Mission is at the present time opening its doorways to many new contacts that are showing a positive interest in our work & Vision. Despite the different approaches to the spiritual path we encounter & in so many ways of approaching the promotion of the way of planetary peace, - there is one thing we all have in common: the survival of this planet & the need for more love & peace in the world!
The essential work at this time, is to unite as one potential voice & power to help motivate & awaken those who are slumbering in mortal consciousness, to the need to join us in spreading good will, joy & the way of peace; and to work for a wider vision - & to seek out practical ways to nurture, - particularly in the young, - an attitude of respect for the land, & all life inhabiting this Earth!
FEED BACK
As an inter-faith & Devotional Community & Mission, we would really appreciate to get more feed-back of ideas & inspirations from this present News Sheet, & to be offered more active interest & involvement so that we can all grow & prosper in the national & international sense – as warriors for peace & Light! So any feed-back or support relating to our literature, News Sheets, also from the Audio-tapes of personal guidance we make available, would be of great help! Thank you.
UPLIFTING THE SPIRIT
In this news Sheet we include a few interesting articles, some inspired prose & poetry in the hope that its contents will help to uplift the spirit of all that read it. And we would like to thank, personally all those who have contributed towards its contents.
More ideas will be explored in the following pages relating to different ideas expressed, that if you wish you could get involved to help them to fruition by our side.
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“MY LORD”
My Lord knows - but does not judge
My lord seeks - but does not fear
My Lord loves - but unconditionally exists
My Lord beckons & calls - but truly sets all free
My Lord is of Light everlasting - but knows the darkest nature
My Lord desires - but not of the self
My Lord welcomes that we are made free
My Lord was the first – but he shall be last
Thy Lord is alike to you and me!
(For My Lord,) – By Mandel
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SHORT RETREATS
Why not consider experiencing a few days of community life, as a short spiritual retreat at our Sanctuary here in the small village of Hernhill, East Kent? If you are interested in this offer please contact us so that we can put time aside for your visit, where we could explore: Healing in a peaceful & therapeutic environment, & where meditation & awakening to community spirit can take place. Much of course, depends on the individual’s need & the sharing offered in the way of love, Joy & peace!
SPIRITUAL GATHERINGS
We are seeking to start & form some new spiritual development prayer & healing groups in the future, locally, - & possibly nation-wide. So if you are interested to join us, or get involved in any way, then please feel free to ask us for more information.
The Mission is at the present time opening its doorways to many new contacts that are showing a positive interest in our work & Vision. Despite the different approaches to the spiritual path we encounter & in so many ways of approaching the promotion of the way of planetary peace, - there is one thing we all have in common: the survival of this planet & the need for more love & peace in the world!
The essential work at this time, is to unite as one potential voice & power to help motivate & awaken those who are slumbering in mortal consciousness, to the need to join us in spreading good will, joy & the way of peace; and to work for a wider vision - & to seek out practical ways to nurture, - particularly in the young, - an attitude of respect for the land, & all life inhabiting this Earth!
FEED BACK
As an inter-faith & Devotional Community & Mission, we would really appreciate to get more feed-back of ideas & inspirations from this present News Sheet, & to be offered more active interest & involvement so that we can all grow & prosper in the national & international sense – as warriors for peace & Light! So any feed-back or support relating to our literature, News Sheets, also from the Audio-tapes of personal guidance we make available, would be of great help! Thank you.
UPLIFTING THE SPIRIT
In this news Sheet we include a few interesting articles, some inspired prose & poetry in the hope that its contents will help to uplift the spirit of all that read it. And we would like to thank, personally all those who have contributed towards its contents.
More ideas will be explored in the following pages relating to different ideas expressed, that if you wish you could get involved to help them to fruition by our side.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
“MY LORD”
My Lord knows - but does not judge
My lord seeks - but does not fear
My Lord loves - but unconditionally exists
My Lord beckons & calls - but truly sets all free
My Lord is of Light everlasting - but knows the darkest nature
My Lord desires - but not of the self
My Lord welcomes that we are made free
My Lord was the first – but he shall be last
Thy Lord is alike to you and me!
(For My Lord,) – By Mandel
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
SHORT RETREATS
Why not consider experiencing a few days of community life, as a short spiritual retreat at our Sanctuary here in the small village of Hernhill, East Kent? If you are interested in this offer please contact us so that we can put time aside for your visit, where we could explore: Healing in a peaceful & therapeutic environment, & where meditation & awakening to community spirit can take place. Much of course, depends on the individual’s need & the sharing offered in the way of love, Joy & peace!
SPIRITUAL GATHERINGS
We are seeking to start & form some new spiritual development prayer & healing groups in the future, locally, - & possibly nation-wide. So if you are interested to join us, or get involved in any way, then please feel free to ask us for more information.
Sunday, 13 December 2009
Reach me on Twitter.com/Goddessinist I am a Friend For World Peace. Tweet me & my partner Mandel your Peaceful and Spiritual messages of support, Joy, inspiration, Prayer, healing & Loving messages to share with all in need of them, Thank You.
We are available for support, prayer healing, spiritual guidance and other inspirational workshops, channelled teachings free of charge.
Further details of our Vision & Peace Movement available:
Email friends.for.peace@btinternet.com or: 07906 433502
The Yuletide Fayre
Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th December 2009
11am - 4pm daily. Entertainment for £1
The Westgate Halls, Canterbury, Kent.
For further details also info on:
Faery and Goddess Festivals at the same venue
see ; http://www.magicalfestivals.co.uk
11am - 4pm daily. Entertainment for £1
The Westgate Halls, Canterbury, Kent.
For further details also info on:
Faery and Goddess Festivals at the same venue
see ; http://www.magicalfestivals.co.uk
Friday, 1 May 2009
http://www.youtube.com/user/thelovefoundation.
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FROM THE GLOBAL LOVE DAY FOUNDERS:
Dear Friends, We have created a special new video and are delighted to present it to you as our gift - may it inspire us all to live in peace and harmony. http://www.youtube.com:80/watch?v=TzXGqNi3sgQ
Enjoy this beautiful journey around the world as we share the vision of unconditional love for our cherished planet and her many diverse inhabitants and expressions. Spanning the globe and traveling to every corner of the earth, these images inspire us to open our hearts with compassion and wisdom as we embrace the amazing diversity all about us. When we come from love, we live in harmony and create a new world of peace, prosperity and joy for all.
You may also access the video directly on our home page at
www.thelovefoundation.com
or our TLF YouTube Nonprofit Channel at
http://www.youtube.com/user/thelovefoundation.
Special thanks to Allan and Lessia at Bridging Heaven and Earth for the music.
Each facet of life is precious and we are honored to walk the journey of unconditional love with you.
Love, light and peace,
The Board - Harold, John, Tam Lanis, and Erik.
Our Country and Regional Coordinators - Lydiah, Raphael, Magda, Martin, Emmanuel, Peris, Wendi, Keyvan, Julie, Shiva, Shed, Sahro, Zuberi, Melissa, Karim, Falguni, Matthew, Kimiko, Ebrima, Norah, D. Amalraj, Wojciech, Melony, Roger, Sumari, Lee, Deby, Mitzi, Darlene, Heather, Jana, Kaleemullah, Javier, Bishwanath, Teri, Pat, Zeina and Kelvin.
The Love Foundation, Inc.
"Inspiring People to Love Unconditionally"
www.thelovefoundation.com
Think: Global Love Day
Feel: Love Begins With Me
Remember: May 1, 2009
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FROM THE GLOBAL LOVE DAY FOUNDERS:
Dear Friends, We have created a special new video and are delighted to present it to you as our gift - may it inspire us all to live in peace and harmony. http://www.youtube.com:80/watch?v=TzXGqNi3sgQ
Enjoy this beautiful journey around the world as we share the vision of unconditional love for our cherished planet and her many diverse inhabitants and expressions. Spanning the globe and traveling to every corner of the earth, these images inspire us to open our hearts with compassion and wisdom as we embrace the amazing diversity all about us. When we come from love, we live in harmony and create a new world of peace, prosperity and joy for all.
You may also access the video directly on our home page at
www.thelovefoundation.com
or our TLF YouTube Nonprofit Channel at
http://www.youtube.com/user/thelovefoundation.
Special thanks to Allan and Lessia at Bridging Heaven and Earth for the music.
Each facet of life is precious and we are honored to walk the journey of unconditional love with you.
Love, light and peace,
The Board - Harold, John, Tam Lanis, and Erik.
Our Country and Regional Coordinators - Lydiah, Raphael, Magda, Martin, Emmanuel, Peris, Wendi, Keyvan, Julie, Shiva, Shed, Sahro, Zuberi, Melissa, Karim, Falguni, Matthew, Kimiko, Ebrima, Norah, D. Amalraj, Wojciech, Melony, Roger, Sumari, Lee, Deby, Mitzi, Darlene, Heather, Jana, Kaleemullah, Javier, Bishwanath, Teri, Pat, Zeina and Kelvin.
The Love Foundation, Inc.
"Inspiring People to Love Unconditionally"
www.thelovefoundation.com
Think: Global Love Day
Feel: Love Begins With Me
Remember: May 1, 2009
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PRAYERS FOR PEACE
FROM: “THE WORLD HEALING CRUSADE” 476 LYTHAM RD,
BLACKPOOL,FY4 1JF. ENGLAND. (Tel: 01253 343701)
Email: andrew@world-healing-crusade.org.uk
web: www.world-healing-crusade.org.uk
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PRAYER FOR PEACE IN THE UNITED NATIONS CHAPEL, NEW YORK.
“Beyond a Minute for Peace, is a minute in which we become one with the Father of all mankind. In that state of eternity all things flow under Divine government. The vision of a minute for peace is not a static minute, but is that state of mind through which the wondrous, creative, infinite powers of the universe spill forth in the highest productivity. It is a moment when one by one across the world we can really come back to God and discover this channel of communication, this oneness through which God’s love is released into the entire world community.
Therefore, it is much more than just being still, just being quiet even for the sake of peace. It is being still in the midst of God, out of which the peace, the harmony, the creative surge, the infinite majesty, the perfect everything flow into our experience.
In this sacred moment, this minute for peace, be still and know one truth, that the Kingdom of God is the Kingdom of Love. That in the Kingdom of Love we commune with and release love, unto every person on earth. In this love is founded the brotherhood of man and the eternal purpose of God.
Thank You Father, for the privilege and miracle of being alive, and for the joy of having brotherhood with all people of every race, every colour, every creed and every religion. This is established in Thee, and everyone everywhere, and Thank You, Father, that it is so.”
By: Bro. Mandus
Brother Mandus, 9th January 1907 – 8th March 1988.
Founder of the World Healing Crusade.
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CHOOSE PEACE NOW!
“We tend to think that the rest of the world is screwed up, and “Why can’t you guys be like us?” The truth, however, is that we are not as peaceful a people as we may believe. But as we choose peace within ourselves – by exercising a bit each day just as much as helping out around the neighbourhood and so forth, the world around us will change.
There is another Spiritual Principle that states, “We cannot give what we do not have.” So once again, as we find that inner peace, we can then spread that outwardly to the world by our example. There is no other way to effect World Peace.
The timing of this message is no accident. We are in a most critical state in the world scene right now. If left to its inertia, there could be a Great War like we’ve never seen before – and worse. If brought back into balance now, we could see a time of Peace like never seen before on this planet. All we need do is find that inner peace now.
We are warned to listen to that inner voice before making any travel plans and to heed what the body is commanding us to do or not do. Find some time for a quiet walk by yourself. Find some time for stillness. Listen and pay attention to silence. Refrain from saying all that much because that is when we tend to put our foot in our mouth. Choose Peace Now.
In Love, Light, and Will.” Blaine S. Collins.
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BLACKPOOL,FY4 1JF. ENGLAND. (Tel: 01253 343701)
Email: andrew@world-healing-crusade.org.uk
web: www.world-healing-crusade.org.uk
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PRAYER FOR PEACE IN THE UNITED NATIONS CHAPEL, NEW YORK.
“Beyond a Minute for Peace, is a minute in which we become one with the Father of all mankind. In that state of eternity all things flow under Divine government. The vision of a minute for peace is not a static minute, but is that state of mind through which the wondrous, creative, infinite powers of the universe spill forth in the highest productivity. It is a moment when one by one across the world we can really come back to God and discover this channel of communication, this oneness through which God’s love is released into the entire world community.
Therefore, it is much more than just being still, just being quiet even for the sake of peace. It is being still in the midst of God, out of which the peace, the harmony, the creative surge, the infinite majesty, the perfect everything flow into our experience.
In this sacred moment, this minute for peace, be still and know one truth, that the Kingdom of God is the Kingdom of Love. That in the Kingdom of Love we commune with and release love, unto every person on earth. In this love is founded the brotherhood of man and the eternal purpose of God.
Thank You Father, for the privilege and miracle of being alive, and for the joy of having brotherhood with all people of every race, every colour, every creed and every religion. This is established in Thee, and everyone everywhere, and Thank You, Father, that it is so.”
By: Bro. Mandus
Brother Mandus, 9th January 1907 – 8th March 1988.
Founder of the World Healing Crusade.
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CHOOSE PEACE NOW!
“We tend to think that the rest of the world is screwed up, and “Why can’t you guys be like us?” The truth, however, is that we are not as peaceful a people as we may believe. But as we choose peace within ourselves – by exercising a bit each day just as much as helping out around the neighbourhood and so forth, the world around us will change.
There is another Spiritual Principle that states, “We cannot give what we do not have.” So once again, as we find that inner peace, we can then spread that outwardly to the world by our example. There is no other way to effect World Peace.
The timing of this message is no accident. We are in a most critical state in the world scene right now. If left to its inertia, there could be a Great War like we’ve never seen before – and worse. If brought back into balance now, we could see a time of Peace like never seen before on this planet. All we need do is find that inner peace now.
We are warned to listen to that inner voice before making any travel plans and to heed what the body is commanding us to do or not do. Find some time for a quiet walk by yourself. Find some time for stillness. Listen and pay attention to silence. Refrain from saying all that much because that is when we tend to put our foot in our mouth. Choose Peace Now.
In Love, Light, and Will.” Blaine S. Collins.
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Embracing Change with Love
Embracing Change with Love
Saturday, 21 March, 2009 12:19 AM
From: "Harold W. Becker"
To: "'John Goltz'"
Dear Friends,
We are such amazing beings of infinite capacity and potential. Our boundless imagination, coupled with our wondrous will, allows us to bring our ideas into outer reality. Through our thoughts and feelings, we can literally create and experience that which we dream of in our heart of hearts. With patience and trust we manifest whatever we truly seek to experience on this grand adventure.
Whether we realize it or not, we create this way every moment. Yet, so often we become mired in habit and routine and stop being present with our imagination and the wisdom of our heart. Instead, we allow outmoded and outdated beliefs to take over rather than being aware of our creative choice. The unquestioned stream of mental thoughts, subtle notions of our emotional disposition, and very often, the outer suggestions of others, begin to dictate our identity, our actions and reactions.
That is, until something comes along to awaken us. This is frequently in the form of an accident, illness, unexpected event or circumstances that instantly disrupts our routine. If we are deeply rooted in habit, mentally or emotionally focused in the past or future, or simply unaware of our own creative spirit, this experience is usually met with great resistance and defiance by our outer personality or ego. The defenses, justification, victimhood and righteousness are often our immediate reaction to the fear and doubt that comes instantly to the surface. We become afraid of the change that has already happened.
How would our lives be different if we chose to be present in each moment knowing that change is constant and the very nature of life itself? What would happen if we actually embraced change as a wonderful opportunity to restore our creative capacity and begin anew with love?
Life is fluid, expansive and recreating itself every moment; we need only pay attention to the natural world to realize this. From the cycle of the seasons to the ever flowing rivers, the ceaseless life giving energy of the sun, the acorn becoming the mighty oak, or the rhythmic pulse of our own heartbeat, nature understands and embraces change. No two moments are exactly the same and love is forever present.
Always remember who you are – a beautiful and outrageously creative being capable of manifesting a world filled with peace, joy and unconditional love. Now is the perfect moment to imagine a new potential and choose it for yourself and the world around you.
Love, light and peace,
Harold W. Becker
President and Founder
The Love Foundation, Inc.
“Inspiring People to Love Unconditionally”
http://www.thelovefoundation.com/
Think: Global Love Day
Feel: Love Begins With Me
Remember: May 1, 2009
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Saturday, 21 March, 2009 12:19 AM
From: "Harold W. Becker"
To: "'John Goltz'"
Dear Friends,
We are such amazing beings of infinite capacity and potential. Our boundless imagination, coupled with our wondrous will, allows us to bring our ideas into outer reality. Through our thoughts and feelings, we can literally create and experience that which we dream of in our heart of hearts. With patience and trust we manifest whatever we truly seek to experience on this grand adventure.
Whether we realize it or not, we create this way every moment. Yet, so often we become mired in habit and routine and stop being present with our imagination and the wisdom of our heart. Instead, we allow outmoded and outdated beliefs to take over rather than being aware of our creative choice. The unquestioned stream of mental thoughts, subtle notions of our emotional disposition, and very often, the outer suggestions of others, begin to dictate our identity, our actions and reactions.
That is, until something comes along to awaken us. This is frequently in the form of an accident, illness, unexpected event or circumstances that instantly disrupts our routine. If we are deeply rooted in habit, mentally or emotionally focused in the past or future, or simply unaware of our own creative spirit, this experience is usually met with great resistance and defiance by our outer personality or ego. The defenses, justification, victimhood and righteousness are often our immediate reaction to the fear and doubt that comes instantly to the surface. We become afraid of the change that has already happened.
How would our lives be different if we chose to be present in each moment knowing that change is constant and the very nature of life itself? What would happen if we actually embraced change as a wonderful opportunity to restore our creative capacity and begin anew with love?
Life is fluid, expansive and recreating itself every moment; we need only pay attention to the natural world to realize this. From the cycle of the seasons to the ever flowing rivers, the ceaseless life giving energy of the sun, the acorn becoming the mighty oak, or the rhythmic pulse of our own heartbeat, nature understands and embraces change. No two moments are exactly the same and love is forever present.
Always remember who you are – a beautiful and outrageously creative being capable of manifesting a world filled with peace, joy and unconditional love. Now is the perfect moment to imagine a new potential and choose it for yourself and the world around you.
Love, light and peace,
Harold W. Becker
President and Founder
The Love Foundation, Inc.
“Inspiring People to Love Unconditionally”
http://www.thelovefoundation.com/
Think: Global Love Day
Feel: Love Begins With Me
Remember: May 1, 2009
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“A POEM DEDICATED TO PEACE”
-- By Saikat Mondal --
(From his book: “Dialogues With My Self” - with kind permission.)
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Peace, thou God’s beloved Angel
When on Earth, will you forever reign?
Behind every newborn’s smile
You put all hope of lasting Peace;
And again all your hopes are dashed
As they grow up, only to run after cash.
When will this hypocrisy end?
Only then, can Peace on Earth descend.
Peace & prosperity goes hand in hand
Never do they both in one place stand
Like bees roaming from flower to flower
Peace & prosperity roams, distributing harmony & power.
Searching for Peace all over the world
But it dwells in our hearts, innermost shrine;
Clear the dust and let it shine.
We substitute wars to justify peace
But how many bloody wars ever peace restore
Enough. Enough bloodshed, Please no more.
A day will soon to mankind dawn
The day when all forms of hostility is gone
No bitterness, no fights
No nationality and religions too.
In unison, we all will sing from our heart
Peace, Peace, Peace is here to stay at last.
I know it’s a dream
That may never come true
But we must dream on
What else is there to do.
O Lord, Let Peace be still
Let it not be a flickering flame in gusty wind.
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To contact the author, Saikat Mondal – Tel or Text: +447947582451
E-mail: Saikatmondal_2004@yahoo.com
Web: http://www.geocities.com/Saikatmondal_2004
Saikat is working closely along-side with the “One Earth Vision & Mission” to help bring more love & peace to a troubled world & considers himself a “FRIEND FOR WORLD PEACE.”
Email: friends.for.peace@btinternet.com
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(From his book: “Dialogues With My Self” - with kind permission.)
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Peace, thou God’s beloved Angel
When on Earth, will you forever reign?
Behind every newborn’s smile
You put all hope of lasting Peace;
And again all your hopes are dashed
As they grow up, only to run after cash.
When will this hypocrisy end?
Only then, can Peace on Earth descend.
Peace & prosperity goes hand in hand
Never do they both in one place stand
Like bees roaming from flower to flower
Peace & prosperity roams, distributing harmony & power.
Searching for Peace all over the world
But it dwells in our hearts, innermost shrine;
Clear the dust and let it shine.
We substitute wars to justify peace
But how many bloody wars ever peace restore
Enough. Enough bloodshed, Please no more.
A day will soon to mankind dawn
The day when all forms of hostility is gone
No bitterness, no fights
No nationality and religions too.
In unison, we all will sing from our heart
Peace, Peace, Peace is here to stay at last.
I know it’s a dream
That may never come true
But we must dream on
What else is there to do.
O Lord, Let Peace be still
Let it not be a flickering flame in gusty wind.
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To contact the author, Saikat Mondal – Tel or Text: +447947582451
E-mail: Saikatmondal_2004@yahoo.com
Web: http://www.geocities.com/Saikatmondal_2004
Saikat is working closely along-side with the “One Earth Vision & Mission” to help bring more love & peace to a troubled world & considers himself a “FRIEND FOR WORLD PEACE.”
Email: friends.for.peace@btinternet.com
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A Spring Note From Miss Mellie Rainbow
GLOBAL LOVE DAY (2008)
My Beloveds,
Angels sang to me this morning and awakened me from a lovely slumber.
Today I pray for each beautiful sentient being throughout the Universe.
I visualize us enveloped in a world of peace, with equanimity, and joy.
Still, my heart cries at our need for violence, at our rationale for killing, at our thoughts of the inevitability of war, and economic collapse. Painfully I address the lack of opportunity, literacy and safety for those in the United States, and extend my thoughts globally.
There is no reason or need for poverty of mind, body or spirit
---other than the desire for a few to have MORE.
More money, more land, more stocks, more fun in the Alps ---MORE.
Though I am grateful for each of my blessings,
Today I too am asking for MORE.
My more is in direct relation to a desire for equity for all people,
the sustainability of our Earth, and the healing of all disease.
My more is hope, joy, compassion, and understanding.
My more is a world filled with conscious intention and love.
My more is a request to ask that we honor our seniors, share them with our precious children and provide them with the best of ourselves.
MORE. My more is a dream of humility, respect and diplomacy as we learn to interact with each other heart to heart.
MORE. My more is for us to vision and create a world of cooperation where we allow others the dignity of returning to their homelands instead of creating political obstacles to peace.
Yes today my heart sings a melody of more---more understanding, more compassion, more willingness to share the fruits of our labor.
I believe our potential of greatness. I believe in a society that says right NOW---let’s redefine our commitment to each other.
Please, let us remember the voice of the Great Spirit.
Let us ask more of ourselves as we meet each other in Grace,
and walk side by side, heart to heart.
Let us have more listening, more kindness, more truth, more hope and more faith as we embrace the Divine in each of us.
This Is My Request of MORE!
Melony McGant
www.melonymcgant.blogspot.com melonymcgant@yahoo.com
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My Beloveds,
Angels sang to me this morning and awakened me from a lovely slumber.
Today I pray for each beautiful sentient being throughout the Universe.
I visualize us enveloped in a world of peace, with equanimity, and joy.
Still, my heart cries at our need for violence, at our rationale for killing, at our thoughts of the inevitability of war, and economic collapse. Painfully I address the lack of opportunity, literacy and safety for those in the United States, and extend my thoughts globally.
There is no reason or need for poverty of mind, body or spirit
---other than the desire for a few to have MORE.
More money, more land, more stocks, more fun in the Alps ---MORE.
Though I am grateful for each of my blessings,
Today I too am asking for MORE.
My more is in direct relation to a desire for equity for all people,
the sustainability of our Earth, and the healing of all disease.
My more is hope, joy, compassion, and understanding.
My more is a world filled with conscious intention and love.
My more is a request to ask that we honor our seniors, share them with our precious children and provide them with the best of ourselves.
MORE. My more is a dream of humility, respect and diplomacy as we learn to interact with each other heart to heart.
MORE. My more is for us to vision and create a world of cooperation where we allow others the dignity of returning to their homelands instead of creating political obstacles to peace.
Yes today my heart sings a melody of more---more understanding, more compassion, more willingness to share the fruits of our labor.
I believe our potential of greatness. I believe in a society that says right NOW---let’s redefine our commitment to each other.
Please, let us remember the voice of the Great Spirit.
Let us ask more of ourselves as we meet each other in Grace,
and walk side by side, heart to heart.
Let us have more listening, more kindness, more truth, more hope and more faith as we embrace the Divine in each of us.
This Is My Request of MORE!
Melony McGant
www.melonymcgant.blogspot.com melonymcgant@yahoo.com
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CHANGE HAS COME TO AMERICA
'Change has come to America'
Wednesday, November 5 07:28 am
• Barack Obama has become the first black US president
after a landslide election victory.
Obama wins historic US election
RELATED CONTENT
• Obama considers top job for Clinton
• Fierce speculation Obama will choose Clinton as top diplomat
Related Hot Topic: John McCain
The 47-year-old Democrat led his Republican rival John McCain by 297 votes to 139 as he passed the magic number of 270 needed to win the presidency at 4am GMT. Later projections showed he won by 349 votes to 158.
Mr Obama promised change and a new dawn of leadership.
Speaking after sweeping a series of key battleground states in a landslide electoral college victory, he pledged to be a president of all Americans and vowed to overcome challenges which were "the greatest of our lifetime", including two wars, a global economic crisis and a planet in peril.
"I promise you, we as a people will get there," he said.
Cheered on by tens of thousands of supporters in Chicago's Grant Park, Mr Obama took to a stage lined with US flags with his his wife Michelle and young daughters Malia, ten, and Sasha, seven, at his side.
Mr Obama told those whose support he had not won: "I hear your voices, I need your help and I will be your president too."
He said he would listen to his opponents, adopt a multilateral approach to world affairs and told those watching outside the US that "our stories are singular but our destiny is shared".
"The new dawn of America leadership is at hand," he said.
"To those who would tear the world down, we will defeat you. To those who seek peace and security, we support you.
"And to all those who have wondered if American's beacon still burns as bright, tonight we've proved once more that the true strength of our nation comes not from the might of our arms or the scale of our wealth, but from the enduring power of our ideals: democracy, liberty, opportunity and unyielding hope.
"That's the true genius of America. The road ahead will be long, our climb will be steep. We may not get there in one year, or even in one term, but America I have never been more hopeful than I am tonight that we will get there.
"I promise you, we, as a people, will get there."
Many in the crowd were crying and even political pundits on major US TV networks wiped tears from their eyes as the man who could transform race relations in America ascended to the highest office in the land.
Conceding defeat in his home state of Arizona, Mr McCain said: "The American people have spoken and they have spoken clearly. This is an historic election."
Mr McCain joined outgoing president George W Bush in calling Mr Obama to congratulate him personally.
Mr Obama, a first-term senator from Illinois, will be sworn in as the 44th US president on January 20, 2009.
The win by Mr Obama, the son of a black father from Kenya and white mother from Kansas, comes 45 years after the high point of the equality movement led by Martin Luther King Jr.
The assassinated civil rights leader's daughter Bernice King said: "I was very excited tonight and moved to tears."
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Wednesday, November 5 07:28 am
• Barack Obama has become the first black US president
after a landslide election victory.
Obama wins historic US election
RELATED CONTENT
• Obama considers top job for Clinton
• Fierce speculation Obama will choose Clinton as top diplomat
Related Hot Topic: John McCain
The 47-year-old Democrat led his Republican rival John McCain by 297 votes to 139 as he passed the magic number of 270 needed to win the presidency at 4am GMT. Later projections showed he won by 349 votes to 158.
Mr Obama promised change and a new dawn of leadership.
Speaking after sweeping a series of key battleground states in a landslide electoral college victory, he pledged to be a president of all Americans and vowed to overcome challenges which were "the greatest of our lifetime", including two wars, a global economic crisis and a planet in peril.
"I promise you, we as a people will get there," he said.
Cheered on by tens of thousands of supporters in Chicago's Grant Park, Mr Obama took to a stage lined with US flags with his his wife Michelle and young daughters Malia, ten, and Sasha, seven, at his side.
Mr Obama told those whose support he had not won: "I hear your voices, I need your help and I will be your president too."
He said he would listen to his opponents, adopt a multilateral approach to world affairs and told those watching outside the US that "our stories are singular but our destiny is shared".
"The new dawn of America leadership is at hand," he said.
"To those who would tear the world down, we will defeat you. To those who seek peace and security, we support you.
"And to all those who have wondered if American's beacon still burns as bright, tonight we've proved once more that the true strength of our nation comes not from the might of our arms or the scale of our wealth, but from the enduring power of our ideals: democracy, liberty, opportunity and unyielding hope.
"That's the true genius of America. The road ahead will be long, our climb will be steep. We may not get there in one year, or even in one term, but America I have never been more hopeful than I am tonight that we will get there.
"I promise you, we, as a people, will get there."
Many in the crowd were crying and even political pundits on major US TV networks wiped tears from their eyes as the man who could transform race relations in America ascended to the highest office in the land.
Conceding defeat in his home state of Arizona, Mr McCain said: "The American people have spoken and they have spoken clearly. This is an historic election."
Mr McCain joined outgoing president George W Bush in calling Mr Obama to congratulate him personally.
Mr Obama, a first-term senator from Illinois, will be sworn in as the 44th US president on January 20, 2009.
The win by Mr Obama, the son of a black father from Kenya and white mother from Kansas, comes 45 years after the high point of the equality movement led by Martin Luther King Jr.
The assassinated civil rights leader's daughter Bernice King said: "I was very excited tonight and moved to tears."
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Thursday, 30 April 2009
GLOBAL LOVE DAY - MAY 1st, 2009.
A Poem for Global Love Day 2009,
by Mandel Rheems
with Love from Carol & Mandel
“One Earth Vision” - & -“Friends For World Peace”
Email: friends.for.peace@btinternet.com
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“LOVE’S WAY”
Dare we lose it? Dare we give it away?
Dare we treasure it? Dare we cast it aside?
Dare we awaken to its wisdom? Dare we die for it?
Dare we greet a new morning? Dare we seek & not be sought?
Dare we live free? Dare we trust in love’s hand?
Dare we be guided? Dare we know of Brotherhood?
Dare we surrender? Dare we love until the last breath?
DARE WE GREET EACH OTHER AS ONE?
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(Not copyright, share freely!)
by Mandel Rheems
with Love from Carol & Mandel
“One Earth Vision” - & -“Friends For World Peace”
Email: friends.for.peace@btinternet.com
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“LOVE’S WAY”
Dare we lose it? Dare we give it away?
Dare we treasure it? Dare we cast it aside?
Dare we awaken to its wisdom? Dare we die for it?
Dare we greet a new morning? Dare we seek & not be sought?
Dare we live free? Dare we trust in love’s hand?
Dare we be guided? Dare we know of Brotherhood?
Dare we surrender? Dare we love until the last breath?
DARE WE GREET EACH OTHER AS ONE?
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(Not copyright, share freely!)
The Day:
Let’s inspire one another and share our hugs, smiles, forgiveness and compassion and let the world know that love is indeed possible and present everywhere.
We currently have over 40 events listed from around the world. Along with these events, people are sharing their time and resources in creative and inspirational ways to help others in their community, gathering to meditate or simply celebrating and having fun. Links, ideas and updates can be found at:
www.thelovefoundation.com
Be a part of it - spread your love.
Love, light and peace,
The Board - Harold, John, Tam, Lanis, and Erik
Our Country and Regional Coordinators - Lydiah, Raphael, Magda, Martin, Emmanuel, Peris, Wendi, Keyvan, Julie, Shiva, Shed, Sahro, Zuberi, Karim, Falguni, Matthew, Kimiko, Ebrima, D. Amalraj, Wojciech, Melony, Roger, Deby, Mitzi, Darlene, Heather, Jana, Kaleemullah, Javier, Bishwanath, Zeina, Kelvin, Neabei, Godwin, Suraj, Tony, Benjamin, Balakrishnan, Alex, Rick and Alexander.
Latest Message from TLF Founder
Life is such a wonderful journey when we allow it to be filled with love. From the intimate focus within each breath to the infinite expansion of a starlit night, we are all part of this miraculous and magnificent adventure.
Our bodies are the vehicle in which our senses experience the changes of the seasons and the rhythms of our heartbeat, while our greater consciousness allows us to connect to the universal love that weaves its way through all creation.
The Love Foundation, Inc.
“Inspiring People to Love Unconditionally”
www.thelovefoundation.com
Think: Global Love Day
Feel: Love Begins With Me
Remember: May 1, 2009
Monday, 9 February 2009
HOW TO DESTROY A PEOPLE
 "EVERY NEW DAWN IS A BIRTH OF HOPE!""One Earth Vision & Mission" - "Friends for World Peace"  --- On Sun, 18/1/09, saikat mondal <saikatmondal_2004@yahoo.com> wrote: From: saikat mondal <saikatmondal_2004@yahoo.com> |
Sunday, 16 November 2008
OBAMA—THE SEARCH FOR AN IDEALISTIC HUMANE GOVERNMENT CONTINUES
It has been many years since the famous “I Have a Dream” Lincoln Memorial speech of 28th August, 1963 by Martin Luther King where he wished to see a United States of America where her people would be judged not by the colour of their skin but by the contents and strength of their character. Surprisingly or not so surprisingly whenever you heard anything about “I have a Dream” speech in the media it never went beyond the colour of their skin and the one about the strength and contents of your character was disdainfully dismissed.
Now what exactly is this thing called: the colour of your skin; the more appropriate word is skin tone - and scientifically speaking the melanin content of your skin or pigment. Each and every human being on this over populated planet of ours (i.e. almost 5 billions or 6 billions- too much already in any case!) have their own skin tone and most importantly it is not a fixed thing; i.e. prolonged exposure to the sun or complete lack of it will cause the skin to take various hues and shades of colour. The quote un quote “white” world spends billions of dollars on sunny beach vacation destinations to work on their tans and even super rich businessman or politicians who are always dropping the words “men and women of colour” in their conversations are often seen holidaying/relaxing on their yachts with a pot belly and a reddish brown suntan. It seems like they need the “men and women of colour” from all over the world to work hard so he can have a break and have suntan like his employees. Let’s also not forget thousands of suntan places doing brisk business all over America and the western world. The point I am trying to make here is the absurdity and the hypocrisy of this whole system based on the tonality of your skin.
The novelist Mr Joseph Conrad in his novel “The Heart of Darkness” observes caustically that Imperialism as nothing but plundering and enslaving of people and culture that possess darker skin a different hair pattern and slightly flatter noses. That they have those particular physical characteristics because of the proximity of the Sun to those equatorial countries is conveniently ignored. What an uninteresting drab world it will be if we all looked just the same. Thank God for our diversity and differences. It seems the ruling class or the ruling elite chose an arbitrary system to divide people to justify their exploitations - and hence the birth of racism and slavery. And then later on religion was added to justify and compound the problem. This vicious cycle of exploitation needs to be broken once and for all for human beings to evolve and move forward in consciousness.
If we look around in this world and here I thank profusely the Discovery channel Animal planet... Plant planet …so on and so forth we are overwhelmed and awed by the beauty and mind boggling range of diversity that stares us right into our face both in the floral and faun an world. And it is only when we come to the Human world this whole concept of diversity takes a back seat in the bus. Why? The answer is simple economics. Everything in this world can be boiled down to hard core economics which in plain English translates for the benefits and advantages of wealth certain people will go to extreme lengths to justify their heinous acts.
In the present times we are not in direct slavery anymore but we are still modern slaves, whether we are slave to technology, heavily dependent upon the economics, slaved and intoxicated by power and wealth… which always goes hand in hand….slave to wrong images as manufactured by the media and the advertising industry which has reduced masses of people to nothing but consumers of enormous amounts of not needed (unwanted) products. We are increasingly living in a very Americanised McDonaldised, televisionised world where more and more malls are being constructed and plastic soap operas and coca colas are thrust upon people who were very recently farmers and fishermen. They simply do not understand what is going on? A simple peaceful life of hard labour and living close to nature (where their main source of joy comes from!) has been replaced by concrete steel glass and plastic civilisation---If we can call that civilisation at all? The people living within that civilisation are themselves uneasy and unhappy and now we go world wide to dump that on simple indigenous people who frankly does not need our civilisation. On the contrary they may have many valuable lessons to teach us on how not to rape and plunder nature ceaselessly and make her barren and bald way before her time.
Now my readers you may ask what does it have to do with Obama as the New president elect of America in 2008 elections…patience my friends and fellow readers. It is America that holds the key to the survival of this planet and mankind. (We say Man-Kind but surprisingly so few in the present days of Ugly competition are actually kind or generous!). It is this very American spirit of can do attitude and nothing is impossible made the global imperialism of USA happen. Is it not possible (and I know I am going out on a limb here) that same spirit once properly inspired can bring about a different sort of change. The Change in people’s heart and attitude, his mind body and spirit. A feeling of Oneness, that we are in this altogether as one mankind one race the Human race. This endless exploitation of world resources to feed the frenzied whimsy of the super-rich and their lifestyle must stop. The world simply does not have enough resources for one billion Chinese and Indian people to catch up with their first world dreams and the life style that goes with it. What we need is to re-evaluate how we have been conducting ourselves and our businesses all over the world. Business as usual also equals to exploitation, poverty and misery as usual. A more balanced sustainable and ethical ways of conducting business is absolutely Imperative and urgent.
Change we must (otherwise it will be forced upon us anyway!) in our attitude our thinking and our lifestyle—mostly in the Westernised democracies of the world to pave the way for a peaceful, tolerable Just and green world. What America does today the rest of the world follows. It is only in America people are not burdened down heavily with an obsolete past breathing heavily over their shoulders, and thus making quick dynamic movements almost impossible. This is what happens with other countries, they are burdened by their own past from India to China to Europe it is a heavy price to pay in the name of tradition and culture, - while America is light and quick footed always flexible, re-inventing and re-discovering herself since her birth of democracy (approximately 250 years ago) to the present times, as election of Mr Barrack Obama as the new President clearly proves. America is moving forward from a colour bound to a colour blind society. It is not that America is incapable of mistakes but it also knows how to rectify and learn from her previous mistakes. In an increasingly bifurcated world of haves and have- nots whether in America, UK India, Africa or Europe we need to set aside our superficial differences whatever they may be(nationality, skin tone, looks etc) and work together for the overall benefits of the Human race. I am specially calling out to good kind decent and well meaning individuals of all nations to work together for a Greater Good and to be honest our very survival and existence on this planet is at stake. (Hell folks we don’t have much time left!)
This beautiful blue white and green Planet Earth of ours which we call home which looks so wondrously beautiful from space yet fragile is screaming for Change---and it is up to us ----to All of US to make that change and transition from steps leading to a mass graveyard to the steps leading to a beautiful garden. I think to me the choice is obvious. What the world needs Right Now is Kindness and Compassion more Contemplativeness, Meditation, a silent Prayer to heal this broken world of ours. This does not necessarily mean that we sit in meditative poses folding our legs (though half an hour a day is not too much to ask surely?) but we have to integrate our kindness and compassion into the everyday world of workplace and practice it with all sincerity and earnestness. We are the keepers of our fellow brothers and sisters and then and only then can we become True care-takers of this world, this Planet Earth.
As I have mentioned in the title of this article “Obama—The Search for An Idealistic Humane Government Continues”…..but that cannot happen unless we ourselves become Human and Humane individuals.
PEACE ON EARTH….PEACE ON EARTH….MAY PEACE BREATHE IN OUR TROUBLED HEARTS AND SOULS.
P.S: A note to my readers, you may or may not have noticed I use the word human quite often in this article and I will continue to do so…it is a bit like drilling advertising slogans by TV people and I will continue to say Human----till one fine morning you wake up and you realise that you are nothing but a Human Being after all and all your false identities have been stripped away from you. I look forward to that particular Dawn.
(Aside: I do not mind if that defining moment happens in evening or noon-times, as long as it happens!)
This original article was authored and kindly donated (without copyright,) by writer & Poet: SAIKAT MONDAL. You may contact him personally with positive comments by Email: saikatmondal_2004@yahoo.com - it was at the invitation of Carol & Mandel Rheems, of the “One Earth Vision & Mission”, for WE ALL GATHER TOGETHER ALSO AS: “FRIENDS FOR WORLD PEACE”. You may contact us for further details or with positive suggestions by Email: friends.for.peace@btinternet.com.
PLEASE TELL YOUR FRIENDS & FAMILY OF OUR ENDEAVOURS TO GATHER PEOPLE IN COMMUNITIES TO BRING PEACE THROUGH CREATIVE ARTS, MEDITATION, ENCOURAGEMENT, HEALING - AND SPREADING HOPE FOR THAT NEW DAWN OF AWAKENING TO ALL OF OUR PEACEFUL PURPOSE IN LIFE, TO RESTORE THIS PLANET FROM THE POLLUTED STATE, TO THE SAFETY, BEAUTY & JOY AS BEFITS & UPHOLDS THE SACREDNESS OF ALL LIFE, & PLEASE OFFER TO ADD YOUR GOOD WILL TO OUR WORK. THANK YOU. Carol Rawlins-Rheems.
Now what exactly is this thing called: the colour of your skin; the more appropriate word is skin tone - and scientifically speaking the melanin content of your skin or pigment. Each and every human being on this over populated planet of ours (i.e. almost 5 billions or 6 billions- too much already in any case!) have their own skin tone and most importantly it is not a fixed thing; i.e. prolonged exposure to the sun or complete lack of it will cause the skin to take various hues and shades of colour. The quote un quote “white” world spends billions of dollars on sunny beach vacation destinations to work on their tans and even super rich businessman or politicians who are always dropping the words “men and women of colour” in their conversations are often seen holidaying/relaxing on their yachts with a pot belly and a reddish brown suntan. It seems like they need the “men and women of colour” from all over the world to work hard so he can have a break and have suntan like his employees. Let’s also not forget thousands of suntan places doing brisk business all over America and the western world. The point I am trying to make here is the absurdity and the hypocrisy of this whole system based on the tonality of your skin.
The novelist Mr Joseph Conrad in his novel “The Heart of Darkness” observes caustically that Imperialism as nothing but plundering and enslaving of people and culture that possess darker skin a different hair pattern and slightly flatter noses. That they have those particular physical characteristics because of the proximity of the Sun to those equatorial countries is conveniently ignored. What an uninteresting drab world it will be if we all looked just the same. Thank God for our diversity and differences. It seems the ruling class or the ruling elite chose an arbitrary system to divide people to justify their exploitations - and hence the birth of racism and slavery. And then later on religion was added to justify and compound the problem. This vicious cycle of exploitation needs to be broken once and for all for human beings to evolve and move forward in consciousness.
If we look around in this world and here I thank profusely the Discovery channel Animal planet... Plant planet …so on and so forth we are overwhelmed and awed by the beauty and mind boggling range of diversity that stares us right into our face both in the floral and faun an world. And it is only when we come to the Human world this whole concept of diversity takes a back seat in the bus. Why? The answer is simple economics. Everything in this world can be boiled down to hard core economics which in plain English translates for the benefits and advantages of wealth certain people will go to extreme lengths to justify their heinous acts.
In the present times we are not in direct slavery anymore but we are still modern slaves, whether we are slave to technology, heavily dependent upon the economics, slaved and intoxicated by power and wealth… which always goes hand in hand….slave to wrong images as manufactured by the media and the advertising industry which has reduced masses of people to nothing but consumers of enormous amounts of not needed (unwanted) products. We are increasingly living in a very Americanised McDonaldised, televisionised world where more and more malls are being constructed and plastic soap operas and coca colas are thrust upon people who were very recently farmers and fishermen. They simply do not understand what is going on? A simple peaceful life of hard labour and living close to nature (where their main source of joy comes from!) has been replaced by concrete steel glass and plastic civilisation---If we can call that civilisation at all? The people living within that civilisation are themselves uneasy and unhappy and now we go world wide to dump that on simple indigenous people who frankly does not need our civilisation. On the contrary they may have many valuable lessons to teach us on how not to rape and plunder nature ceaselessly and make her barren and bald way before her time.
Now my readers you may ask what does it have to do with Obama as the New president elect of America in 2008 elections…patience my friends and fellow readers. It is America that holds the key to the survival of this planet and mankind. (We say Man-Kind but surprisingly so few in the present days of Ugly competition are actually kind or generous!). It is this very American spirit of can do attitude and nothing is impossible made the global imperialism of USA happen. Is it not possible (and I know I am going out on a limb here) that same spirit once properly inspired can bring about a different sort of change. The Change in people’s heart and attitude, his mind body and spirit. A feeling of Oneness, that we are in this altogether as one mankind one race the Human race. This endless exploitation of world resources to feed the frenzied whimsy of the super-rich and their lifestyle must stop. The world simply does not have enough resources for one billion Chinese and Indian people to catch up with their first world dreams and the life style that goes with it. What we need is to re-evaluate how we have been conducting ourselves and our businesses all over the world. Business as usual also equals to exploitation, poverty and misery as usual. A more balanced sustainable and ethical ways of conducting business is absolutely Imperative and urgent.
Change we must (otherwise it will be forced upon us anyway!) in our attitude our thinking and our lifestyle—mostly in the Westernised democracies of the world to pave the way for a peaceful, tolerable Just and green world. What America does today the rest of the world follows. It is only in America people are not burdened down heavily with an obsolete past breathing heavily over their shoulders, and thus making quick dynamic movements almost impossible. This is what happens with other countries, they are burdened by their own past from India to China to Europe it is a heavy price to pay in the name of tradition and culture, - while America is light and quick footed always flexible, re-inventing and re-discovering herself since her birth of democracy (approximately 250 years ago) to the present times, as election of Mr Barrack Obama as the new President clearly proves. America is moving forward from a colour bound to a colour blind society. It is not that America is incapable of mistakes but it also knows how to rectify and learn from her previous mistakes. In an increasingly bifurcated world of haves and have- nots whether in America, UK India, Africa or Europe we need to set aside our superficial differences whatever they may be(nationality, skin tone, looks etc) and work together for the overall benefits of the Human race. I am specially calling out to good kind decent and well meaning individuals of all nations to work together for a Greater Good and to be honest our very survival and existence on this planet is at stake. (Hell folks we don’t have much time left!)
This beautiful blue white and green Planet Earth of ours which we call home which looks so wondrously beautiful from space yet fragile is screaming for Change---and it is up to us ----to All of US to make that change and transition from steps leading to a mass graveyard to the steps leading to a beautiful garden. I think to me the choice is obvious. What the world needs Right Now is Kindness and Compassion more Contemplativeness, Meditation, a silent Prayer to heal this broken world of ours. This does not necessarily mean that we sit in meditative poses folding our legs (though half an hour a day is not too much to ask surely?) but we have to integrate our kindness and compassion into the everyday world of workplace and practice it with all sincerity and earnestness. We are the keepers of our fellow brothers and sisters and then and only then can we become True care-takers of this world, this Planet Earth.
As I have mentioned in the title of this article “Obama—The Search for An Idealistic Humane Government Continues”…..but that cannot happen unless we ourselves become Human and Humane individuals.
PEACE ON EARTH….PEACE ON EARTH….MAY PEACE BREATHE IN OUR TROUBLED HEARTS AND SOULS.
P.S: A note to my readers, you may or may not have noticed I use the word human quite often in this article and I will continue to do so…it is a bit like drilling advertising slogans by TV people and I will continue to say Human----till one fine morning you wake up and you realise that you are nothing but a Human Being after all and all your false identities have been stripped away from you. I look forward to that particular Dawn.
(Aside: I do not mind if that defining moment happens in evening or noon-times, as long as it happens!)
This original article was authored and kindly donated (without copyright,) by writer & Poet: SAIKAT MONDAL. You may contact him personally with positive comments by Email: saikatmondal_2004@yahoo.com - it was at the invitation of Carol & Mandel Rheems, of the “One Earth Vision & Mission”, for WE ALL GATHER TOGETHER ALSO AS: “FRIENDS FOR WORLD PEACE”. You may contact us for further details or with positive suggestions by Email: friends.for.peace@btinternet.com.
PLEASE TELL YOUR FRIENDS & FAMILY OF OUR ENDEAVOURS TO GATHER PEOPLE IN COMMUNITIES TO BRING PEACE THROUGH CREATIVE ARTS, MEDITATION, ENCOURAGEMENT, HEALING - AND SPREADING HOPE FOR THAT NEW DAWN OF AWAKENING TO ALL OF OUR PEACEFUL PURPOSE IN LIFE, TO RESTORE THIS PLANET FROM THE POLLUTED STATE, TO THE SAFETY, BEAUTY & JOY AS BEFITS & UPHOLDS THE SACREDNESS OF ALL LIFE, & PLEASE OFFER TO ADD YOUR GOOD WILL TO OUR WORK. THANK YOU. Carol Rawlins-Rheems.
HUMANITY DIVIDED IN BOTH ACTION & REACTION
HUMANITY DIVIDED IN BOTH ACTION & REACTION
“All that we will outwardly manifest rises from within our hearts/and sins of deeds have their seeds in the sins of our thoughts”
“The scenario below could be applied not only to a actual wars (Civil or between Nations) but also to the field of Sport where we celebrate the moment of our “Victory” or “defeat” of our National & Local teams in Athletics or football, as in other aspects of group competition, with our use of “out of date language” derived from more barbaric times”
Always we responded to the News of the “Victory”
in our opposed and opposite ways,
to some of us a success greeted joyfully,
to others despair, ill-boding for our future days
we were not all involved in the actual divisive action:
but all were involved in the aftermath’s divise reaction
what seemed to matter most was who had lost & who’d won,
rather than peace, at last, restored at a bloody setting sun;
of course, all the bereaved there mourned their dead-
the least you could say we all had that in common!
But we should have celebrated a new chance, instead
to end all our divisions whoever had “lost” or “won”
for this emotional division in most hearts lived on,
ensuring that the old war would be re-begun!
Re Religious & Political Disputes
It’s high time that we left “God” out of this!
All our disputes are between but ourselves,
He, It may be our judge in the after-life
but gives laws for our conduct while on Earth we’re alive
which all must equally obey – the jury is still out,
nothing gained by that emotional ranting and shout-
for “God” is not “on your side” nor “on mine”
but on that of a greater Harmony Divine!
All have done some wrong, but have done some right
and the best way to decide is not with each other to fight
for Peaceful negotiation brings Heaven but fighting brings hell
for all involved that in “disputed areas” dwell
and “God”, above all, gave us all rational “Common sense”
so to learn our best Wisdom from experience!
Is “The Truth” Really Nothing But a “Myth”?
“Theories & hypotheses that go unquestioned can often end up being taken as ‘facts’!”
We can believe in the most surreal, bizarre things,
like the Romans that they were refugees from the Fall of Troy
that the Hebrew Ark of the Covenant is an African Drum*
and Abraham begat all the tribes of Israel,
for our beliefs become like holograms
projected outwards from our imaginations,
as once I dreamt that the Spirit of a girl that I loved
used to walk with me in the darkness of the wood, like I, as a child, believed in Santa Clause,
till scepticism made me from such beliefs to pause
and asserted that what is could be only what I see,
all the rest an alluring Movie Fantasy-
fiction or fact? What is “myth” and what “truth”?
I AM, WE ARE, our only living reality on this Earth!
* The Lemba Tribe of South Africa believe this & that they are descended from a lost refugee Tribe of Israel according to a Channel 4 TV Documentary.
THE QUIET, GENTLE WORK OF DAWN
As Nature so Man wakes on a perfect, clear morn
for the gentle, quiet work of a new dawn
for the preparation of sowing new life’s seeds,
as Mother Nature strews hers, to meet all creature’s needs,
with no resounding speeches, as in our human halls,
as the ageless music of bird song on our ears falls;
we have the illusion in our abstract speech
that we’re changing the world as our words others reach,
but each day these quiet tasks await
as the myriad silent ones work in Eden’s gate,
all done, by hand, in every place and land,
thus created what we witness wherever we stand
so let this be a quiet one’s hymn of praise
to be these Wise Ones as we create that upon which we gaze,
each, all who are anonymous can contribute the notes
to a symphony of New Creation that we all, together, compose!
Everybody’s Poem Can Be There Own Little Garden!
There could be as many little poems & gardens as people,
collaged, filling out world everywhere with beauty,
and every one’s own poem or painting or garden,
their own romantic, shrine-like corner of Heaven,
their retreat wherein to find their own Inner Peace
where music and colour flow on without cease;
yes, of course, there are those great & prolific poets
who can create entire landscapes and sagas:
but what matters most is that we each, all create
our own fertile, cosy spaces, our Soul-Needs to meet,
even as our New Renaissance is such a landscape of a myriad small gardens,
fragrant with flowers and the Nine Muses’ perfumes,
in which we like birds, in song, take wing,
added Rainbows of joy or melancholy to bring!
DANGERS OF INTROSPECTION
When one sinks and thinks too deeply, into the experience of one’s own life, one can become like a deep, dark well in which one loses sight of the world beyond and in which no one else can see or hear you,
even if, at the bottom of that well, one might tap the Spring Eternal of the God within.
David Allen Stringer (16/4/2008)
“All that we will outwardly manifest rises from within our hearts/and sins of deeds have their seeds in the sins of our thoughts”
“The scenario below could be applied not only to a actual wars (Civil or between Nations) but also to the field of Sport where we celebrate the moment of our “Victory” or “defeat” of our National & Local teams in Athletics or football, as in other aspects of group competition, with our use of “out of date language” derived from more barbaric times”
Always we responded to the News of the “Victory”
in our opposed and opposite ways,
to some of us a success greeted joyfully,
to others despair, ill-boding for our future days
we were not all involved in the actual divisive action:
but all were involved in the aftermath’s divise reaction
what seemed to matter most was who had lost & who’d won,
rather than peace, at last, restored at a bloody setting sun;
of course, all the bereaved there mourned their dead-
the least you could say we all had that in common!
But we should have celebrated a new chance, instead
to end all our divisions whoever had “lost” or “won”
for this emotional division in most hearts lived on,
ensuring that the old war would be re-begun!
Re Religious & Political Disputes
It’s high time that we left “God” out of this!
All our disputes are between but ourselves,
He, It may be our judge in the after-life
but gives laws for our conduct while on Earth we’re alive
which all must equally obey – the jury is still out,
nothing gained by that emotional ranting and shout-
for “God” is not “on your side” nor “on mine”
but on that of a greater Harmony Divine!
All have done some wrong, but have done some right
and the best way to decide is not with each other to fight
for Peaceful negotiation brings Heaven but fighting brings hell
for all involved that in “disputed areas” dwell
and “God”, above all, gave us all rational “Common sense”
so to learn our best Wisdom from experience!
Is “The Truth” Really Nothing But a “Myth”?
“Theories & hypotheses that go unquestioned can often end up being taken as ‘facts’!”
We can believe in the most surreal, bizarre things,
like the Romans that they were refugees from the Fall of Troy
that the Hebrew Ark of the Covenant is an African Drum*
and Abraham begat all the tribes of Israel,
for our beliefs become like holograms
projected outwards from our imaginations,
as once I dreamt that the Spirit of a girl that I loved
used to walk with me in the darkness of the wood, like I, as a child, believed in Santa Clause,
till scepticism made me from such beliefs to pause
and asserted that what is could be only what I see,
all the rest an alluring Movie Fantasy-
fiction or fact? What is “myth” and what “truth”?
I AM, WE ARE, our only living reality on this Earth!
* The Lemba Tribe of South Africa believe this & that they are descended from a lost refugee Tribe of Israel according to a Channel 4 TV Documentary.
THE QUIET, GENTLE WORK OF DAWN
As Nature so Man wakes on a perfect, clear morn
for the gentle, quiet work of a new dawn
for the preparation of sowing new life’s seeds,
as Mother Nature strews hers, to meet all creature’s needs,
with no resounding speeches, as in our human halls,
as the ageless music of bird song on our ears falls;
we have the illusion in our abstract speech
that we’re changing the world as our words others reach,
but each day these quiet tasks await
as the myriad silent ones work in Eden’s gate,
all done, by hand, in every place and land,
thus created what we witness wherever we stand
so let this be a quiet one’s hymn of praise
to be these Wise Ones as we create that upon which we gaze,
each, all who are anonymous can contribute the notes
to a symphony of New Creation that we all, together, compose!
Everybody’s Poem Can Be There Own Little Garden!
There could be as many little poems & gardens as people,
collaged, filling out world everywhere with beauty,
and every one’s own poem or painting or garden,
their own romantic, shrine-like corner of Heaven,
their retreat wherein to find their own Inner Peace
where music and colour flow on without cease;
yes, of course, there are those great & prolific poets
who can create entire landscapes and sagas:
but what matters most is that we each, all create
our own fertile, cosy spaces, our Soul-Needs to meet,
even as our New Renaissance is such a landscape of a myriad small gardens,
fragrant with flowers and the Nine Muses’ perfumes,
in which we like birds, in song, take wing,
added Rainbows of joy or melancholy to bring!
DANGERS OF INTROSPECTION
When one sinks and thinks too deeply, into the experience of one’s own life, one can become like a deep, dark well in which one loses sight of the world beyond and in which no one else can see or hear you,
even if, at the bottom of that well, one might tap the Spring Eternal of the God within.
David Allen Stringer (16/4/2008)
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