November 27, 2015

And a few of Joel Salatin's ideas...
Build Soil and Be Sun-Driven 
Communing with nature is not a segregated existence
Days 21 and 22 of "Become What You Believe" Meditation Experience
Encourage Environmentalism by human participation
Functional integrated circle and nothing has to go on a diesel truck
Greenie awards for doing something creative... 52 mins ... chicken house next to dining services
 thank you, Dan


Knowledge

Minimal human energy is actually required, in fact
Nuances have developed to build in forgiveness and resilience into the Natural system 
"Our job is to massage Our ecological womb so that it can be more
Productive and beautiful than it would be if left in a static state. That is our mission.” ~ Joel Salatin
Quote by Rabindranath Tagore: "Faith is the bird that feels the light when the dawn is still dark."
Reading, Resting and Relaxing with Misty, and some tea after a nice, long walk.
Self-described environmentalist capitalist lunatic farmer: Joel Salatin
Transpiration is the process where plants absorb water through the roots and then give off water vapor through pores in their leaves.
Understand the intricacies of creation in order to steward all of the resources that God has given him.
Visceral participatory integration...We are part of nature" ~ Joel Salatin
Wikipedia find: Herbaceous plants (in botanical use frequently simply herbs) are plants which have no persistent woody stem above ground.
  "Trientalis borealis 1177" 
by Walter Siegmund Licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 via Commons
eXpress its gifts—like the ‘pigness’ of pigs.
Your Path to Wholeness:

 thank you, ZenMama

Nov 22nd thru 24th 2015

All are connected to the rising sun... breathe in that shared Spirit

Cerise (color) ​is a deep to vivid reddish pink.
Days 18,19,20,21, and 22

Energy that connects us all as humans : SUNRISE ENERGY
Faith Heals at the Soul Level - Day 19 of  "Become What You Believe" Meditation series
Gifts of the soul are available to each of us, no matter what your circumstance ~ Oprah
Harmony

Joy and bliss are suddenly ours on the Journey


"List of Awesome Things to be Thankful for"
My deepest believes, unite me with others
No boundaries in space and time
"Our spiritual life is amplified when we connect to others in a group that shares our goals."
Peek into the reasons why we are here
Qualities of Spirit: eternal bliss consciousness, or the peace that pass understanding
Rising sun is a scared time for meditation
 Sunrise faith " life force... turns seeds into flowers and dreams into reality...

Satsang refers to people coming together based upon a shared
Truth to uplift and Transform Themselves
Uplift and transform themselves
Value these qualities, and ask for them to increase

eXpanded version of spiritual self.

A great interview needs its own blog post



"As we know, artisanal anything must be small-scale. The difference... as an extension of a person's soul if you will... is that this one has character, integrity, and often has nuances that this one over here won't have. And certainly the same thing is true in food," ~ Joel Salatin

Biological P and L statement reveals the truth about our current and future health is Beyond important
Consumers need to realize the impact daily decision
Do what it takes to take control of our food choices
Enlightened people are Empowered to make a difference. Eat local. Buy local.
Farm treasures in every community
Get into that ^ network. Get linked up with the tribe.
"Healing the land one bite at a time" ~ Joel Salatin
Invest time in learning - here is the link to the pdf
Joel Salatin, author of...
http://www.amazon.com/Sheer-Ecstasy-Being-Lunatic-Farmer/dp/0963810960/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1448215109&sr=1-1&keywords=joel+salatin+lunatic+farmer

Key: participatory responsibility
Local food aggregator: 
"Minor grass-roots explosion"... Mercola interviews Joel Salatin
Now what? For me, the Next step is to spend the winter preparing my soil
Online, working with a cadre of farmers to get real food to real people
Participate differently to create a different Physical manifestation for the future.
Quest to learn
Responsibility to be participatory. Resources are available
Sustainable Agriculture article by Mercola 
This is a really good article too: Brisbane Australia's The Weekend Edition
Umbilical as in ecological Umbilical is only as good as the participatory responsibility.
Visceral participation
We have created the food system that we have... Which means there is quite a bit we can do!
eXtremely efficient method
"YOUR FOOD CHOICES DETERMINE THE LANDSCAPE YOUR CHILDREN WILL INHERIT ... " ~ Joel Salatin
"techno-glitZy" is on of Salatin's seemingly favorite expressions 

Pre-Thanksgiving gratitude

Belief Embraces All Differences

Carefully listen to and Care for the needs of others
Enter the situation with a settled and quiet heart
Faith is required because many times the solution isn't obvious
Faith connects us all in peace, heart to heart
Get The Triangle Healthy!
Human family can be a source of pure joy
"I am because of you." Ubuntu 
Joy
Kindred spirits, we are one. Kirtan at Kripalu - and Irie
Level of the solution is within the Self
My faith calls me to love
Most divisive belief is "us vs. them"
 a recent Irie Yoga post on Facebook
Om Shanti Om ~ "I create peace from the silent core of my being"
Open awareness to see how alike I am to Others, and how alike me they are as well
Qawee (Arabic) meaning in English: strong, powerful (on my new t-shirt :)
Rejoice in the human family
Strong t-shirts

"Turkey is the protein potentate of poultry." ~ Donna Jenkins Hankin at Get the Triangle Healthy!
Uniting the world through belief. Us vs. them begins with the ego desire to belong and feel safe
Vision needs to be drawn so I can see it every day
We are all more alike than we are different... We are all in this human thing together. ~ Oprah
Xoog (Somali) meaning in English: power (or strong); again, my new t-shirt :)
Zen Thinking : Who were you before you were given a name?

How much fun in one fun article? 25 release is tomorrow :)

Abseil : rappel
Ballads
Church Studios
"Definitely there were fewer queues, cruddy tasks, trips by public transport."
"Even I can see it was a bit weird. But I’m glad it happened. I think it was the right thing. It slowed everything down.”
"Fakeys" - in this context, I'm fairly certain it means fingernails :)
"Gawping from a distance..."
"I can finally reach out a hand to my ex. Let him know I'm over it."
Juno award (Canadian)
"kept in her bag a copy of Time Out folded to the gigs page

"Million Years Ago" lyrics here
New album release date: November 20
Ovation on the night
Papping : taking a photograph of (a celebrity) without permission.
Q Award
"Rumor Has It" watch video here - the intro cracks me up :)
Scarpered : ran away
Thank you, Sam Sherlin
"Unusual 'crannies' of speech"
Very "gobby" : adj. (Of a person) tending to talk too loudly and in a blunt or opinionated way
Waggles a sparkly boot
XL Record Company
"Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes. And very happy.”
buzZ, fizZ, and AmaZon ready :)

This week's inspirations - circling back around

Advocating for myself, with the helpful reminders of friends who are also Advocating on my behalf.
Beautiful new artwork from Valerie Lorimer Contemporary Artshttps://www.facebook.com/129861503698507/photos/a.136885982996059.20482.129861503698507/1114839228534058/?type=3&theater

Continuing to fall into the rhythm of my heart with Clarity and
Discernment and Divine sovereignty
"Enjoying the gorgeous weather!" ~ Becky Kirstein
FLOW of ABUNDANCE and PROSPERITY 
Gratitude for my friends, and the power of Ganesh, the remover of obstacles, God of wisdom, knowledge and new beginnings
HEART power
I am welcoming into my life the flow of abundance and prosperity
Joy Jackie Joy
"Keep all special thoughts and memories for lifetimes to come. Share these Keepsakes with others to inspire hope and build from the past, which can bridge to the future." ~ Mattie Stepanek
"Living room tree" or at least, that's what I'm calling it
Mark Nepo : "I believe everyone we ever love has a place in the garden of our heart. I believe all past loves and friendships are tangled in our roots." (117). ~ The Endless Practice
"No," when used with discernment, is such a hugely freeing word, isn't it?

Preparation / creativity/ and focus
Quest:
Return to the source of personal poweR
Svātantrya: Sanskrit– 'self-dependency', or 'free will'
Thank you, Meghan
Ultimate freedom in self-dependency. Unswerving purpose and deep meaning
Visioning for myself and asking others to Vision with me

eXpanded awareness leads to personal power

YES YES YES to what you do!!!

Zig Ziglar: "You can have everything in life you want, if you will just help enough other people get what they want."

Saturday, November 14, 2015

Antioxidant Advice from Michael Pollan: "The colors of many vegetables reflect the different Antioxidant phytochemicals they contain...Many of these chemicals help protect against chronic diseases,
 But each in a slightly different way, so the best protection comes from a diet containing as many different phytochemicals as possible.”
Color wheel
Choose Food Over Food-Like Substances, Food Writer Michael Pollan Tells CDC

Don’t overlook the oily little fishes.
Greek salad w sardines

"Eat food, not too much, mostly plants." ~ Michael Pollen

Food (noun) : any nutritious substance that people or animals eat or drink, or that plants absorb, in order to maintain life and..
Growth." and of course, the Greek salad with sardines :)
Healthy growth
 thank you, Kyle 
Joel Salatin : 31 Days of Urban Agriculture click here for the video
 "Look at the marvel of a tomato growing into a plant, a succulent, juicy tomato." ~ Joel Salatin
 "Make room in our lives to understand the mystery, the awesomeness, the power, and our dependency on this ecological nest" ~ Joel Salatin
Nutritarian DietNutritious : efficient as food.



Rules we should all followRule 1: Eat mostly plants, especially leaves." ~ Michael Pollan
This is What Happens When You Decide To Create Your Own Food Security by The Yardener
Urban agriculture is so important is because Ultimately, an integrity food system requires proximate production, transparent production, and secure production that we can participate in that 
 Viscerally we can touch, see, smell, taste..." ~ Joel Salatin


eXamine Your Zen factor

Week 2 of "Become What You Believe" Meditation Series

Act in kindness and be what I am, the Author of my own life
Core beliefs: I am loving and lovable, I am worthy, I am safe and trusting, I am whole
Days 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 - my Mom's Birthday!
Ease and Elevation : Embracea new and deeper wholeness
 thank you, Ken
Healing process can be gentle and effortless
"Judgement simply put is fear and ... perpetuates a negative cycle that blocks your energy and true potential." ~ Oprah
Kindness, affection, appreciation, and lightness of being
"Like a mirror, Life is always reflecting your truest beliefs back at you." ~ Oprah, Day 9
 Midweek Movie
Nancy Ann Thomason Law's Birthday is today, Friday, Nov 13th
 Open to life!
Pure, direct and life supporting Place
Qualities we can expand upon: kindness, appreciation, lightness 
Reflect these beliefs
Shannon's Shadow Selfie - at Mount Vesuvius no less!
U2 - "Running to Stand Still - Rattle and Hum Live" - click here for 
eXpand and eXpressessential light
"You got to cry without weeping Talk without speaking Scream without raising your voice."~  Bono

Zanthoxylum piperitum: the Japanese prickly ash, or sanshō is a deciduous aromatic spiny shrub or small tree.