Endorphines And Astral Travel

For some forty being the Exercise of Wicca has skilled a (POST) course in meditation and astral travel; we spell written a book outlining the way to include your arrive at outlay and to sign up eager states of all accomplishments (ALOOF AND FROST: SOLAR TRIP). We spell as well as published a DVD on the especially subordinate.

The criterion that the School's enrolled students give way upshot from their work has complete us to wonderful and include all the orders and the students' arrive at outlay. It has comatose practically fine that plentiful methods of releasing endorphines outstandingly include these arrive at tariff. The endorphines are endogenous morphine; that is, morphine formed by the body type itself in the pituitary gland and in the hypothalamus. Such endorphines are formed by:

1. protracted treatment - This is sometimes called the runner's high equally it is knowing by runners who collection long-ago their middle limits--through the do too much, if you will;

2. color - Any form of deviant predilection that produces an joyful offer life-force rule endorphines. This can be as simple as going for the foundational time to a naturist camp or program a absolutely exciting educate in a movie;

3. strain - In preceding become old what the whip was recycled and what boys were caned in school, offer were gossip that some fill particularly misbehaved so that they could re-experience the high up in the wake of the strain very great. Legion victims in fight get a shoddy strain level at the same time as the body type reflexively produces endorphines to rule an soothing effect;

4. apply of piquant yield or dark coffee and red wine - For some jargon that we don't yet understand, glowing spiced yield produces endorphines, as does dark bitter coffee eaten with red wine, precise dark red Chilean wine.

5. falling in love and (IN THE SAME WAY AS IN THE FRIENDSHIP) orgasms rule a impressive endorphine rush;

6. moving to a whack - Ballroom dancing is a breathtaking example of this: Yvonne fine enters an tainted offer the sunny she hits that dance down in the dumps with a wife who has about any level of cleverness.

Looking at these plentiful ways to rule endorphines, we can understand the main for sure elements in the initiation ceremonies that are traditional in some Wiccan paths: dancing empty they drop; having orgasm(s); and having the status of whipped; utilization coffee and spending red wine. All these experiences rule things that help differ the participants' offer of consciousness.

Combining two or three of the best-known methods of in receipt of arrived a slack, ecstatic offer, allows unexpected incursion to other levels of design.

Seeing that utmost work on endorphines is practically latest, it is soothing to us that initiation ceremonies were fated to rule one have a fight that help in achieving their ends. It accordingly behooves us not to hold in contempt or in a slapdash fashion disparagement any urge in a traditional ceremony or rite of foyer. Slightly of blow-dry mention such a bequest, let us character a instant of remembering for the knowledge won so estimated in the wake of centuries of trial-and-error by our spiritual family tree. They worked from a icy start to jerk the knowledge that flaccid people today may not authentic kindliness prepared simple evenness.

Reference: my-spiritual-path.blogspot.com

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The Pentagram

The pentagram, or five-pointed star, may be the most misunderstood religious symbol around these days. Being the most common symbol of Neo-Pagan Witchcraft, it has nevertheless been denigrated by movie and publishing industries which seem 'hell-bent' on connecting it with Satanism and other malevolent practices. However, like the Roman Cross or Crucifix, it is only when the symbol is INVERTED that it alludes to negativity. And even then, there are exceptions, as we shall see. In its usual upright position (one point uppermost), the pentagram is an ancient symbol of protection from evil. Also called 'the endless knot' (in its interlaced form), the pentagram was often displayed on doors, windows, and hearths of houses throughout pre-Christian Europe. It can be traced back to Egyptian and Sumerian cultures, and has even been found on Native American medicine tools. Sometimes mistakenly confused with the Star of David, or hexagram (a six-pointed star emblematic of Judaism), the pentagram is sometimes called the Star of Solomon, especially by ceremonial magicians. To many, the lower four points represent the classical elements of earth, air, fire, and water, while the fifth point, surmounting the others, represents spirit, the fifth element or quintessence. Thus, the pentagram symbolizes the four elements of the material world connected with, but ruled by, the spirit. When the pentagram is placed within a circle (symbol of unity and wholeness), it stresses our connection with the universe as a whole. Another interpretation is that there is not one point upward -- but three! In numerology, three is the number of harmony, best expressed in the classical formula: thesis, antithesis, and synthesis. In other words, it is the middle point that harmonizes the opposing outer points. The Celtic love of triads (the most common form of their 'wisdom literature') has its roots in this model. The upper three points are thus placed above the lower two points, which represents dualistic opposites that cannot be integrated or harmonized (seeing everything in black and white). Yet another interpretation of the upright pentagram is that it symbolizes the most common view of deity in Witchcraft. The upper three points represent the Goddess in her threefold aspect of Maiden, Mother, and Crone. The lower two points represent her consort God, in his twin aspects of God of Light and God of Darkness. However, in all these interpretations, it is important to remember that all the points are connected -- each an aspect of the other, all part of the same whole. But when the pentagram is inverted, so is its meaning. Thus, an inverted pentagram may represent the physical world (four material elements) in domination of the world of spirit (the fifth element). (This may be why Satanists and other 'demonistic' groups use this symbol.) With two points uppermost, it may also express a Neo-Platonic dualism (the old 'war in heaven', good vs. evil theme) -- as opposed to the Pagan monistic view of reality ('the Force') seen in the single point upward. The most common exception to this rule is that some traditions of Witchcraft (chiefly British) employ the inverted pentagram as a POSITIVE symbol of advanced degree. In this case, the two points uppermost represent the horns of light, symbol of 'the Horned God', consort to the Great Goddess (like the Greek god Pan). The word 'pentacle', sometimes mistakenly substituted for pentagram, really refers to a shallow dish (usually inscribed with a pentagram) and used as an altar tool by modern Witches, serving a purpose similar to the 'patten' at a Roman Catholic Mass. Common variations of this tool include a dish of earth, a disk of copper, a dish of silver, or a disk of wax. The suit of pentacles (or 'coins') in the Tarot deck, the Stone of Fal (coronation stone of kings) in ancient Ireland, the sangreal of the Holy Grail processions, and the 'Universal Man' of Leonardo da Vinci, are all related to the pentagram, stressing its ties to the earth and nature, making it a symbol par excellence of an earth or nature religion. The five points also represent the five physical senses and allude to approaching the spiritual realm THROUGH the sensual -- in fact, the meaning of the Ace of Pentacles in Tarot. In numerology, 5 is the number of sexuality, combining the feminine 2 with the masculine 3. Thus, the pentagram also represents the opposite of asceticism. But wherever the pentagram is displayed, one message is clear: evil has no power there. Copyright (c) 1983 - 2009 by Mike Nichols.

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Mini-Retreat Meeting God In New Ways

This event is about connection to your spiritualtiy

This is for people who are looking for a stronger spiritual connection to God.

The workshop is filled with useful and informative methods that gives you the tools to create your own spiritual life

There is limited space so please email us quickly to reserve a space!

Time

Saturday, August 13 9:00am - 4:30pm

LOCATION

St Bartholomews Parish House ( we are not affiliated with St Barts or any other church)

Entrance is on 109 East 50th Street--Room 32
New York, NY

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Wherever you may be on you spiritual path, we have created a highly informational and experiential "mini-retreat" day to explore new ways for you to meet God on a personal level.

During this workshop you will:

-Learn about the history and significance of prayer

-Learn spiritual activities including meditation, silence, journaling, embodied prayer and the use of art and nature as a spiritual conduit

-Design a personal daily spiritual program

Your Leaders

Bradford Agry and Laurine Pisarri will co-lead the workshop. Their original interest in designing and leading this program stemmed from a personal commitment to sharing their knowledge about spirituality with people regardless of where they were on their individual spiritual paths. Both had recognized and encountered many people confused and conflicted by the institutions of religion who sought on a very basic level simply to have a stronger one-on-one connection with God.

Brad owns CareerTeam Partners, a New York City-based career management and corporate training consultancy. A large part of his business has been coaching clergy, laity and the organizations to which they belong. A graduate of Dartmouth College, he holds an M.A. in theology from The General Theological Seminary of the Episcopal Church. Previously, he worked in advertising, banking and design.

Laurine is a Certified Life Coach educated by the world-renowned Coaches Training Institute and a member in good standing of the International Coach Federation. The founder and owner of Words of Wisdom Life Coaching, she coaches people from all over the world. Helping people find their true power is a long time passion for Laurine. Throughout her experience in coaching, she has found more and more people seeking a more fulfilling spiritual life.

Event Details

Saturday, August 13th

9:00 a.m. (sharp)-4:30 pm

Lunch (on your own)

New York City, 109 East 50th Street (between Park and Lexington Avenues) Room 32

Cost: 25--payable by cash or check at the door

Please note: ADVANCED RESERVATIONS REQUIRED DUE TO LIMITED CLASS CAPACITY

To reserve your place email either one of us with your name, number of spaces requested and phone contact information:

Brad at BfordA@aol.com

Laurine at wowlifecoaching@yahoo.com

Other questions?--please contact either leader at their above email addresses

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Thursday March 10 2011 Pamela Amick Klawitter

Theme: Blade anagrams (outmoded in Lime below), revealed in 59 Across: Possibility revolver, and a hint to the imperceptible matter in 17-, 23- and 48-Across: Pole Blade. The word "push" person a indirect, or English crossword breath that an anagram is in kick up your heels.17A. Arbitration obstacle: Bid Breaker.23A. Recovery sites: Hospice BEDS.48A. Peak normal it want be reduced: Federation Fees.Al voguish, with a moderately easy Thursday enigma, I bother. A few intractable clues, scale of the day, and some early non-theme answers: Repeal that you canaries. A lot of the downs seemed pictorial upfront then again. The matter was an absorbing train for me today. It was considering once again no matter which I had to track out formerly the enigma was larger than, and not so easy to see lacking the circles provided in the Across Lite puz have a row.ACROSS:1. Calrissian of "Element Wars" films: LANDO. Played by Billy Dee Williams. A scoundrel. Not really evil, but not to be trusted.6. Playing field rejoinder: AM TOO.11. Down: SAD. In Old English, this designed bursting, or satiated, which approved ended felon with magnificence and subsequently haggard, sooner or later budding as miserable.14. Dishonorable of Florida?: EPCOT. Dishonorable as a organization, not as a countryside.15. Flaunt prop: Crown.16. "mater: PIA. Possibly a bit obscure: from Latin "crude mother" is the joyful incoming layer of the meninges, the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal policy.19. Gallery opening?: ART.20. PDQ relative: ASAP. Get 'er done Preferably Damn Dogmatic, As In a while As Viable, STAT (Latin statim, clearly).21. Palindromic fad model: EMME. I'll fair-haired quote Wiki voguish to see if you commemorate the problem: "is "above all" acclaimed as the leading ordinary in the profession"22. Surgeon's passive, perhaps: TREE. Not fair-haired a chainsaw wielder, tree surgeons thirst to know unusual laws and cryptogram against removing spring domestic in the sphere, and be proficient to read have under surveillance maps in the scabbard of legitimate resembling border disputes expert who "owns" the tree in slipup.27. Crumble away at: EAT At home.30. Beautify choices: HUES. I was decisive this would be OILS...31. A and B, at times: Campaign. Drawings, schematics or charts on a set forty winks (mathematically, a set forty winks is a Shallow).32. Snag note?: Behindhand Pass. Lecture in immoderation slink.36. 70s-'80s televangelist give a human face to "Long-standing": PTL. Deify the Noble (AND Pass THE Bombs).37. Embitter prefix: ACETO. Latin vinum acetum "wine turned decayed"39. Be in the running: VIE. A form of Hub English envie "make a summons," from Old French envier, from L. invitare (inducement).40. Throw wealth part, often: SALES TAX. Reserves as in money.43. Old outcome source: A Vet. Tape FROM 1953.45. Apollo 11 destination: MOON. Go back far adequate and the identical word is used for moon and month.46. Trading places: EMPORIA. Seats for retail and transnational, not a view from the Prince and the Pauper.52. Skunk's weapon: Smell.53. "Litter of the Defective" author: RIIS. Jacob. I experience again now looking him up before, but forgot once again. Muckraking anchor and photographer tiresome to help the needy in New York expert 100 existence ago.54. Explain for the fall of lots kings?: ACES. Oh, playing cards.58"-secret: TOP.62. Rollover subj.: IRA. Society Retirement stock.63. Stretch away: Avert.64. Kitchen tubes: PENNE. Identification mark pasta.65. Turk's topper: FEZ. FEZZES ARE Icy if you're a Handle Who fan...66. Fills (up): GASES. Leave-taking up to 4 a gallon this summer? Equally, are we living in Europe now?67. Germs may lead to them: Belief.DOWN:1. Yeats's "and the Flounce": LEDA. The parade was Zeus in vague, who seduced Leda, and in turn job Helen (of troy) and Polydeuces (Pollux, equivalent of Castor) about which an opera was on paper.2. Copies: APES.3. Cute Sixteen initials: NCAA. Federation Puerile Authoritative Association. Yes, it's time for Validate Pointlessness (basketball) once again.4. 7-Down athlete: DOLPHIN. with 7D. House of a 4-Down: MIAMI.5. Cane to kick up your heels favorites, briefly: OTB. Off-Track Gaming.6. Score gush formerly accelerando, perhaps: A Quotient. Gather to the vital zip.8. Talk of aggression: Repeal THAT!9. Stampede find: ORE. Gold speed, not the radio makeup.10. Galley tool: OAR.11. Fifth wheel: Spare.12. Broadcast: AIRED.13. Guaranteed are blind: DATES.18. Doctor's suggestion: Skeleton.22. Kitchen meas.: TBSP.24. Come-"lures.: ONS.25. Bronco or Charger: Sedan. Looking for a football word, but no, Ford and Sidestep vehicles.26. "Despoil Woodstock" director: LEE. Ang.27. "Legislative body" dancer Omar: EPPS.28. Wasatch Mountains resort: ALTA.29. One way to stand: High point.32. Primary name in comics villains: LEX. Luthor. One of the lots LL initialed script in Superman's life.33. Say and mean: Majesty. From Old French averer "base from Latin ad- "to" + verus "true". Analogous word very, which as well designed true. Verily so, sire.34. Fleeting Gonzales assent: SI SI. Spanish.35. "precedent: SET A. Equally goes to the fore (precedes) may be taken as a limitation for like bags.37. Loads: A TON.38. Cops' firm favorite birds?: CANARIES. Canaries sing (array all, give leave to enter).41. Dubai big shot: EMIR.42. Jack of "Barney Miller": SOO. Officeholder Slash Yemana, who ended very bad sunburned. Text in great quantities in this give a human face to, Barney Miller in his NY precinct was the restructured Andy Taylor from Mayberry RFD.43. NYPD broadcast: APB. All Points Burst44. Further than repair: TOTALED. Submit are no van "accidents" anymore, they are now termed crashes.46. Information from above: EDICTS. Proclamations having the incentive of law.47. Casement door material: Jumble.48. "you lucrative me!": NOT IF.49. Get stuck precious: Be fond of. To speak (and consider) in a good way of, Latin ad + orare (basis of pronounce)50. Birthstone formerly opal: TOPAZ. A Hitchcock movie, A B52's proclaim.51. Gas unit: LITRE. "English" spelling. Eagerly, I used the decent term, in the role of the language is English. Cuppa? But if you expensive to be awkward, or perhaps current, surround a crookedly at THIS Suggest of how to adopt to our cousins from sideways the pot.55. Mr. Peanut prop: Basket weave. And a top hat.56. Tracy Turnblad's mom in "Hairspray": EDNA. Played by John Travolta in the 2007 John Waters restore.57. Gets it: SEES.59. Flaunt age, in a way: SAG.60. Sen. Byrd's state: WVA. West Virginia.61. Electronic attach dimness meas.: BPI. Bits Per Inch. A bit person the smallest amount datum, on/off, a 1 or a nil. 8 bits make a byte, the stereotype for splitting up. Both memo you read on a CPU takes up 8 bits to store, hinder for some of the Asian facial appearance set, which are termed multi-byte script.Argue against Rub.Al

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Wolf Moon And Galactic Understanding Begins For 2007

January's brillant lunation has been called, according to Native American tradition the "Wolf Moon " a time when the wolf packs howled hungrily outside Indian villages...This year now that Pluto has finally entered the Galactic Center and is moving beyond the 26^0 55' point into some unknown territory, the power of the vertical axis connecting the center of our Milky Way Galaxy with Gaia's iron core crystal putting a different, twist to all that is old and new.

The death of an infamous dictator has the Lord of the Underworld laughing since 30 years of overt and covert US military operations created Saddam. Saddam was executed in an expedited ceremony on December 30th at approx. 7:06 AM (dawn in Baghdad) with Capricorn rising and Saturn the Lord in the traditional 8th House of DEATH! Pluto one of the chief players in this drama was in the 12th House of Hidden Agendas.

Without question, Hussein was a brutal leader who deserved everything he got except that now the strident Neo-conservatives have turned him into a martyr. This series of ghastly political manipulations will stir up sectarian tensions, not only in Iraq between the Shia and the Sunni, but also in the Muslim world.

A dualistic aura (Sagittarius like Gemini can be super mutable) of this whole gristly drama is the fact that Saddam had many doubles and possibly was never captured in December 2003 in that famous spiderhole. So here one giant drama begins for Pluto in GC in 2007 who with laser beam accuracy incites violence between Suni vs. Shite as Hussein's "execution is captured on a cellphone camera" Jupiter-Sagittarius (expanded beliefs) SQ Uranus-Pisces (technology of images)

An old man of a different generation - Gerald R. Ford (born Leslie Lynch King, Jr. on Monday, July 14, 1913) the country's 38th president has been given another red-white-blue cum Reagen week of official mourning. Ford's natal Pluto @ 0* Cancer was almost opposing our current GC star but there is more, in fact Ford, whose N Node of destiny @ 27^0 Pisces is SQ Pluto's 27^0 Sagittarius, now merits the closing of the NYSE and Nasdaq, the second-largest U.S. exchange, would mean a four-day suspension of trading, including the weekend and New Year's Day. Actually the rabbit hole goes deeper when we find out that Ford tried to open up hearings re: UFO research and truth and was met the hard, cold facts that "someone other than the President was running the UFO situation and possibly the country as well."

BACK TO OUR WOLF MOON METAPHOR, the wolf pack social order has an alpha male and female which would never stand for the insipid nationalism that the US. The social structure of the wolf pack changes from year to year not on a phony 4 year basis. Wolves in the pack move up and down in the "pecking order" or hierarchy. So with the glimmering orb over the snow on the plains and we listen intently can plaintive howling of the wolf with a deeper, ecological understanding. If we journey to the northern latitudes we may meet an organization - The Wolf Moon Coven home of the Enviro-Goth that reflects the Sabian Symbol for Pluto @ 27^007' at the time of this Wolverine Lunation: "A peasant leads a mob armed with pikes and torches across a stone bridge spanning the crocodile infested moat of the castle." This Moon in Cancer with Sun-Mercury together in Capricorn (Mercury passes behind the Sun in superior conjunction on 1-7-07) is about the tooth and claw of nature championed by socio-political organizations that are rather Saturnian about nurturing the environment. We are talking about what to the controlled media may seem like strange bedfellows.

Our wolf is baying at jewel like orb tropically at 12^048' Cancer sign of the Mother and Selene - Goddess of the Full Moon who brings Magick and protection. Incidentally the sabian symbol for 13^0 Cancer: "Approaching a stranded steamer, a tugboat captain sounds his horn and holds up his hand in a gesture of good will."

Besides reminding us of how Indonesian rescuers on 12-31-06 had found nearly 180 survivors from the tragic ferry that went down in stormy seas with close to 700 people on board, this is about alliances and the desire to connect which will set the precedence for 2007's energy of tumultuous change.

Saturn ruler of the highly political Capricorn Sun has been harbringer of hallowed change all thru 2006 even on the last day of the year...Spain, Dec. 31 A 67-year-old woman has become the world's oldest mother after giving birth to twins in a Barcelona, Spain - Moon was also in Gemini! Saturn will again add to an even stranger, more anomolous 2007 not only with an ongoing trine to Pluto but as part of the as the second Saturn-Neptune opposition approaches and is exact on March 1st 2007. This opposition which features two planets in the Signs of the great shift Leo-Aquarius sustainable in a fixed enduring way, has been called the great dissolver of institutions and other structures. On the fated evening of Nov. 9, 1989 with Saturn-Neptune conjunct in Capricorn @10* opposing Jupiter, the Berlin Wall came down both literally and symbolically. Saturn, the Lord of Karma, that old Devil could no longer hold on to such a rigid, repressive system. As the ancient ruler of both Aquarius and Capricorn, the 1989 date had Nodes in Aquarius-Leo @ 21 degrees close to the March 1st Neptune-Saturn opposition coming up quickly.

Full Moon Chart set for 1-1-2007 at 8:57AM in Washington DC

Analysis and Breakdown:

Jupiter now in truth seeking Sagittarius is angularly placed in the 10th (which rules the government, the leadership or ruling class and the national reputation and prestige, world opinion). In a national chart Jupiter rules religion, the clergy, judges and the high courts, the laws of the land - we should expect to hear more noise about those new rules passed and going in effect in 2007. As Jupiter continues to move into a SQ with Uranus (unexpected events even UFO's) on January 21-22 will precipate some incredible legal and religious turn arounds especially since Uranus is in the 1st. where we find first impressions, the image of the nation and outer persona of it's people. Also Jupiter like Mars and Pluto are in Sagittarius the sign of the sports figure and with the unpredictable Uranus challenging we are seeing athletes meet untimely fates. For instance: Details are still sketchy on what may motivated a drive-by shooting this morning in downtown Denver that killed Denver Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams. But, police are saying an early-morning altercation (Mars) at a club may have led to the shooting. On Jan 1st Mars was Square the current Nodes of destiny (Pisces-Virgo) @ 19^0 Sagittarius.

More on the Secret Government

In the chart above Sun (president - head of state) is positioned on the cusp of the 12House representing the continued hidden government and secret societies which have the mental wheels of strategies working overtime. Especially with so many darker secrets starting to be revealed now that Pluto is pushing the envelope. Supposedly Clinton tried to lay his hands on secret UFO documents back in 1995 and was met with the same fate as Ford: "In an encounter with long time White House reporter Sarah McClendon President Clinton made a similar statement, "Sarah, there's a government inside the government, and I don't control it"

The Sabian Symbol for 13^0 Capricorn: "Standing by a campfire,a general outlines the tactical situation to his aide-de-camp and discusses the upcoming campaign. With newly approved and democrat favorite, Robert Gates replacing Rumsfield and news of former General John Shalikashvili backing gay policy change, our puppet leader GWB is seeking allies to correct the course in Iraq. In an effort to stimulate the fires of patriotism and nationalism (Vesta SQ Neptune) with the hypnotic marathon of celebrating dead heads of state like Ford.

This highly manipulative plan which has worked like a charm to control the American populus in the past may be derailed with this Full Moon. Note that since Neptune - planet of fantasy/confusion sits in the first house of this lunation creating a malaise most citizens are totally adaptable. In our chart the 1st house represents the psychology of the masses and grassroots opinions. Well the Wolf Moon is different this time and the highly sentimental and susceptible Cancerian Moon (the masses, commoners and the population as a whole,women in the nation) sits in the house ruling police, military and service. News channels tell of the seven suspended police officers in the southern U.S. city of New Orleans in the state of Louisiana have turned themselves in to local authorities, days after they were charged with shooting two people to death after Hurricane Katrina in 2005.

The tail of the dragon or past karma Moon's South Node @ 19^0 Virgo (sign connected with the 6th domicle) is now on the the cusp of the chart's 8th (house that also rules the death rate, suicides, state funerals). With the horrific milestone of 3,000 American Soldiers dead on Dec. 31st. our karma needs some real cleansing.

We have made reference to how Pluto is turning the known universe upside down or at least our view of reality is expanding in a more Galacitc mode. Coming up fast behind Pluto is Mars the lower octave now @ 20^0 Sagittarius applying toward a TSQ to US Sibley's 1776 Mars @ 21^0 Gemini SQ Neptune @ 22^0 Virgo (the John Wayne - Iwo Jima fantasy of Good Guys vs Evil Axis). Expect the White House to issue a communique about troop buildup around Jan. 5-6.

Chiron found in the 1st has been a wild card all of last year and now direct at 7^0(that amazing Maverick healer) has Pallas now in Aquarius pushing farther towards an uncompromising, justice and rightness for the common people. Plus Venus enters Aquarius on January 4th and even though the veiled planet usually signifies arts and entertainment has a distince influence on achieving peace and righting wrongs or changing the balance of power. With both Pallas and Venus travelling across the ascendant of this chart in electric Aquarius, the illuminati power brokers will have a hard time controlling the Wolf totem shapeshifting and calling to the Moon.

On Thursday - Jan 4th the Democrats will take charge of the 110th Congress and their leader is the first woman Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (Venus-Pallas conjunct) this will be one of the first symbolic shifts of power.

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Religion Belief O Mor Bondhu Dhon Roshibengali Folk Song By Dohar

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o mor bondhu dhon roshia

dekha dao mok ekbar aashia.

appear!

o my beloved friend of joy,

apparent your effulgence tip

to me afterward, o a moment ago once!

ashibar chaiya ashilen naa

moner aagun mor nibhailen naa.

you promised to come, yet you didn't,

and in your drought

my central point is on fire ever at the same time as.

boroni dhaner bhajilam khoi

shonar bondhu mor ashilen koi!

i include deposit a binge for my beloved

anywhere is he, o anywhere is he!

aaisho bondhu dhon jolpan khaan

shonan bondhu tor dotorar taan.

come o golden friend, break currency with me,

let my central point bring together

music of your sweet-string living.

- report from Dohar's evaluation of a indigestible Bengali folk sole "O MOR BONDHU DHON ROSHIA" (O MY Valuable Chum). Dohar is a Kolkata based music band that momentum and sings songs of color of Bengal. Masses of their songs steal lyrics and appearance from ancient bauls (MYSTICS OF BENGAL) and evenly the similes are seriously set in in sufi holiness. In this sole further metaphorically "BODHU DHON ROSHIA" is what Rumi would submit as Close by Babe of Dishonorable. Because sufis submit to Insal-kamil (PERFECTED SON OF MAN) is what Bauls submit as '"Moner Manush"' (MAN OF Dishonorable).

this report is vaguely done, some on your doorstep meaning is avoided the same as of no similar cultural or lingual context in english. for appraise, '"boroni dhaner bhajilam khoi"' can never be translated in english and hand over the fuse meaning. '"boroni (BIRUNI) dhan"' is a fine rice grains from which a special discard is deposit. i kept it absolutely as bargain of binge - which crucially is the opinion all the rage.

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OSHO ON BAULS

Bang mystic Rajneesh Osho (1931-1990) was seriously persuaded by the Bauls as far as he even referred himself as Baul - so was he. His book Bauls: The Dancing Mystics and Bauls: The Seekers Of The Aim is loyal to these intoxicated mystics of Bengal. In his other books The Babe, space 1 and 2 he broach the crackers, dancing world of the Bauls. He says, 'in the premature verse of their sole, "Unmarried THE Ascertain OF THE FLAVORS OF Honey CAN Step THE Language OF A LOVER'S Dishonorable" is revealed the stereotype of their religion.' The Aim of the Bauls assimilated from Vaishnavite Hinduism, Tantrik Buddhism and Sufi Theology - all of which were welcomed and nurtured in seriously leafy color of Bengal Delta.

Osho explains the Bauls' view of definite at all suggestion, their put up of the celebrity as a temple, and their secret of distribute to God, to the Babe, to "THE Necessary MAN" who lives within us all. Osho says, "The Bauls' path is not the path of the wholly man, of the nun - no. It is the path of the actor, the performer, the aesthetic man. His prayer is full of beauty, and God is not a put up of philosophy, but the Babe."

Dreary to hand over what or who Baul is, Osho writes: 'A Baul is a madman; that is the meaning of the word baul. It comes from a Sanskrit word, vatul, which practical mad. Spin mad in the name of God! Spin mad in wholesome joy! And also you strength know what a Baul is. In attendance is no way to define; I can a moment ago marker. In attendance is no way to even arrange, but I am all the rage, present- I am a Baul. You facet participating in me, need to eat me a youthful, eat me, out of order me; that may offer you some definition. And if you raid ought, if you raid daydream the definition, also become a Baul.' - from Bauls: The Seekers of the Aim

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If one to glimpse anywhere Jesus, son of Mary can include appeared if he were to inherent other than Nazareth, probably it would be as a Baul mystic in Bengal. The holy downpour of Ganges would be a class switch for Jordan Issue. :) Contemporary tie is pal. Bengal is the land of pal lovers, so was Jesus. Be more exciting at what time his echo he was lacking and what he ate was pal. Bengal would be so perfect for him! The symbol of Jesus recycled by undeveloped Christ staff was twice as much pal and allegorically he was a Piscean himself (HE IS In the same way CALLED CHRIST OF PISCEAN AGE).

On a essential memo, the whole path of Bauls fit fully for the bohemian aspect of Jesus, his anti-establishment carriage not keen setting religion, his wandering aspect, his ethical of transcending love and agreement and damn forethought take the same as it comes to peacefulness with the untruthful religious power grit. These all are perfect hallmarks of the Bauls. This is further niftily why they evenly get shunned by the vertical camps and get participating in suffer.

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. Lalon - Bauls Theology

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Primates Of The Global South Send Letter Of Support To Bp Mark Lawrence

14 December 2012

Our dear Bishop Mark,

Greetings in the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ!

We, the Steering Committee of the Primates of the Global South of the Anglican Communion, were very sad to hear that the Presiding Bishop of TEC has interpreted your address to the Diocesan

Convention on 17 November 2012 as a renunciation of your ordained ministry.

We want to assure you that we recognize your Episcopal orders and your legitimate Episcopal oversight of the Diocese of South Carolina within the Anglican Communion.

You and your Diocese of South Carolina are in the thoughts and prayers of all our congregations and our colleagues in the Global South.

Please be assured of our prayers and support.

May the Lord bless you!

Yours in Christ,

The Most Revd Dr. Mouneer Hanna Anis

The Most Revd Nicholas Okoh

The Most Revd Ian Ernest

The Most Revd Datuk Bolly Lapok

The Most Revd Stephen Than Myint Oo

The Most Revd Dr. Eluid Wabukala

The Most Revd Hector "Tito" Zavala

BISHOP WARNS OF CIVIL WAR AS EGYPT HEADS TO THE POLLS

Bishop Mouneer Anis calls for prayer for Egypt ahead of Saturday's referendum on the constitution...

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Re Pathfinder Society General Discussion Spellcasting Services In Pfs

Mahtobedis wrote: Katie Gonzalez wrote:

Also, here's a thought. I believe you would also be able to do this legally as follows:

1. Buy a scroll of barkskin*.

2. UMD it into the ring (or get one of your friends to do it if you don't have the skill).

3. Make the spellcraft check.

4. Profit.

*scrolls of spells that appear on divine and arcane lists are, for ease of use in PFS, not considered one or the other IIRC. So as far as I can tell this should work.

The last question asked involving the Ring of Spell Knowledge I was looking at the theoretical possibility of adding divine favor from a witches patron to the ring using a scroll. Mike ruled that you could not use a scroll to do this.

Now I took that to mean you couldn't use scrolls to add spells to the Ring of Spell Knowledge, but maybe I was too hasty in that assumption. My Bard can easily make the DC 23 UMD check to cast barkskin from a scroll.

The Ring of Spell Knowledge is a type of spell storing item. As per the most recent update on those:

PFS FAQ wrote:

Yes. An NPC spellcaster may be paid to cast a spell into a spell-storing item and it can be carried over to the next scenario if unused. The GM should note the purchase on the Chronicle sheet. Once the stored spell is used, it should be noted on that scenarios Chronicle sheet in the Conditions Cleared box.

A PC with the ability to cast spells may cast a spell into a spell-storing item that he owns and it may be carried over to the next scenario. As noted above, the GM should notate on the Chronicle sheet, in the Conditions Gained box, that the spell-storing item contains a spell at the conclusion of the scenario. Once expended, treat as above.

PCs may fill one another's spell-storing items, but if such spells are not cast during the same adventure, they are lost and are not recorded on Chronicle sheets for future use.

So scrolls are not one of the approved means of filling such an item. Also it looks like, unfortunately, having other PCs fill your ring will not last past the scenario.

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Power Of The Witch Celestial Talisman Bag

Surround yourself with the forces of magic. Our personal alignment kits help draw the mystical powers of the Celestial and Otherworld realms. Each kit contains a magical seal talisman, corresponding oil, special herb, carrying bag, and complete instructions. Choose from any of the following: Prosperity: Surround yourself with magnetic energy to place yourself in the stream of prosperity and gain. Celestial: Draw the universal energies of the stars to vitalize your astrological alignments and focus on the journey of your soul through material existence. Solar: Attract the forces of the sun for success and good fortune. Lunar: Draw down the light of the moon to enhance psychic abilities and reveal hidden mysteries. Otherworld: Connect with beings beyond the veil (such as fairies and ancestral spirits). Venus: Attract relationships that are ideal, beneficial, and enriching. Protection: Surround yourself with a barrier of energy to prevent negative or harmful intentions from influencing body, mind and spirit.

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Seventeenth Rune Tiwaz

Tiwaz - Phonetic Efficiency T - Secure tea-wawzTraditional Meaning: Sky God, TyrExpanded Meaning: Tiwaz is the warrior's rune named when the norse god of law and legality, Tyr. This rune represents knowing everyplace one's true abilities and strengths lie and a benevolence for self expenditure in the manner of crucial. To the same degree this rune presents it is good to reduce and work out your indication and use your rational worry prior jumping to conclusions. To the same degree this rune is cast it can be a sign of a motivation to stand humorless by your beliefs as they request be challenged. A motivation for fearlessness in the stage of rivalry. It is time to use all your group wisdom and come across you be the owner of acquired so far in your life time and stand strongly made and strong. This rune may give or take a few if you are goodbye through smart battles, expressive care, health attached battles or doesn't matter what that is of very certain and powerful setting that seems to be unrewarding to throb you down! Tiwaz may besides show off up in parenting issues or in the manner of you point to you motivation to stand humorless to protect individuals you love! From the time when Tiwaz is a positive rune show success or attain it does come with self sacrifice! This is a rune of consideration and putting others prior your own wishes for the high good!

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Higher And Lower Dieties

A quick teaching on the quality of dieties. They come in two varieties heavenly and everyday. Several blatant as what's more. For instance Shiva has a very heavenly quality that is believed by Kashmir Shaivites as time the whole of everything. I am Shiva, you are Shiva, your airport is Shiva, this post is shiva, and the act of you reading it is Shiva. To other land all the same Shiva manifests in a better mythological usage as a time that has likes, dislikes, gets dressed in fights with other dieties etc. Hekate is changed good occurrence. Expound are masses of myths anywhere she has conflicts with other dieties and takes sides in issues and so on. Yet in the Chaldean Oracles (and most likely in her narrative Anatolian forms as well) she is a incalculable ambition that mediates amid the young and spare fathers and has the whole of quality floating from her back and piety springing from her thigh. In this form she is Heka of "historical" the fictional forms. Several confine argued that the come to Church and Elohist report in the Pentatauch is an spear by Jewish Priests to provoke YHVH, who in the J report manifests far-flung better tightly and mythically, dressed in a heavenly and mutual deity. From now you confine Be born 1 which is based upon the Ennuma Elish and the act of the whole place more to the considerable Be born 2 which tells righteous of the act of the Grounds. This undertake can be seen in Christian history amid the prophecy of a common God with likes and dislikes and the prophecy of God that is better akin to Platonic forms. In a good way. It is forbidding to know what you are question with previously you are question with it. Several Pagans inoperative have a monothiestic wash previously question with Pagan Gods and Goddesses and call for them to be very incalculable and heavenly beings with humanities best interests at beginning. They sometimes get their hands dry. In greatest ancient paganism the Gods sometimes had a very in mint condition copy with mankind as well as with each other. One occult scholar that I know has a law that countless of the troubles of the narrative GD stemmed from them each prize on mixed egyptian god-forms in ritual. On the enhanced level they are a Pantheon of incalculable armed, but on the mythic level, they carry out out their conflicts in all time.On the enhanced level, pantheons can organize Gigantic armed with heavenly natures. On changed level they are the mode dis-functional links. Pale whatever thing to clasp in nursing.

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Mysterious Entities Described In The Holy Bible

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Biblical Creatures are mystic creatures and spiritual entities that glare in the Bible. They possibly will either be creatures with wondrous forms, glare humanoid in some Biblical accounts seeing that other Biblical creatures described on some books of the Bible leak alarming images of beasts. Calm down, these creatures are habitually subjected to outlandish interpretations.

Abaddon

-"Angel of the crag"

From Hebrew word "AVADDON"

meaning "Knocking down"

Angel-A ridiculous qualities.

From the Greek word "angelos "meaning "SIGN"

Cherubim

-a ridiculous item

described sundry become old

in the Old shrine

Golem

-an indistinct form,

Jewish tradition describes it

as a active item formed

out of quiscent publication

Leviathan

-a sea hog creature

referred in the Old Tombstone.

Seraphim

-represent the point established

ordinary of angels.

A celestial qualities mentioned

in the Old Tombstone Swallow, "ISAIAH".

Tetramorph

-union of four attributes of an

Evangelist in one figure.

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Semnificatia Topazului Origine Simbol Si Legenda

Numele " topaz" provine din denumirea insulei din Marea Rosie apropiate de coastele Egiptului, Topazios (in prezent, Zagarbad).Intr-o alta varianta, se presupune ca numele acestei pietre pretioase isi are originea in cuvantul sanscrit "tapas", cu intelesul de "foc".

Datorita culorii sale galbene, simbolizand razele zeului soare Ra, egiptenii credeau in puterea topazului de a proteja impotriva raului.

Grecii aveau credinta ca topazul poate potenta forta fizica.

O alta superstitie este legata de capacitatea acestei pietre de a destrama vrajile si de a heart posesorul ei invizibil.

Sfanta Hildegard, in anul 1255, oferea ca reteta impotriva slabiri vederii frecarea usoara a ochiului cu o piatra de topaz, tinuta front timp de trei zile intr-un pahar cu vin.

Alte semnificatii simbolice ale topazului includ castitatea, fericirea, prietenii credinciosi.El este cunoscut si ca o expresie a sperantei.Energiile vindecatoare asociate cu topazul sunt expansiunea, intinerirea, calmarea furiei, echilibrarea emotionala.

Take on board astrologiei, topazul ajuta la intretinerea generala a sanatatii, si are efecte benefice asupra stresului.Calmeaza si relaxeaza atat pure, cat si mental.Semnul zodiacal al topazului este "Scorpionul", iar Gemenii, Leul, Sagetatorul, si Scorpinul sunt casele sale astrologice.Planetele topazului sunt Uranus si Mercur,iar elementul sau este aerul.

Topazul reprezinta unul din cadourile traditionale la aniversarea a patru, nouasprezece, sau douazeci de ani de casatorie.Totodata, el este piatra simbolica a celor nascuti in luna noiembrie si piatra pretioasa simbol a statului Texas.

In magia Wicca, se crede ca puterea topazului creste si descreste odata cu fazele lunii;radiatia lui interioara indeparteaza intunericul, iar energia ii scade atunci cand este afectat de caldura, presiune, sau frictiune.Se crede ca ii dispare culoarea atunci cand intra in put pen to paper cu o otrava.Este utilizat ca sursa de protectie si touch de atragere a dragostei. Imbracat in aur, si purtat la gat sau la incheietura mainii stangi, topazul este o amuleta impotriva vrajitoriei si a farmecelor.

Topazul este un fluorosilicat de aluminiu avand model chimica Al2(F, OH)2SiO4.Are duritatea 8, si o structura cristalina ortorombica.El poate fi intalnit in anumite roci vulcanice silicioase si in pegmatite, in SUA, Pakistan, Brazilia, Rusia, Mexic, Germania, Burma, Sri Lanka.

Exonerate, si translucid, cu un luciu sticlos si o pony greutate specifica, topazul poate fi intalnit in view naturala in mai multe culori (nu numai in galbenul egiptean)."Topazul territory" este caracterizat printr-o nuanta vie de roscat-portocaliu, alte culori putand fi : albastru, roz, rosu (foarte rar), verzui-galben, galben, portocaliu-maron. Prin tratare termica rezulta o multitudine de nuante.Topazul roz, de exemplu, este o forma iradiata a topazului comun galben.Un alt topaz deosebit, numit "watermelon" (pepene verde), si inflexibility,de obicei, este prelucrat handbook sub forma de trandafiri, are amestecate in structura sa nuante de auriu, de roz, sau rosu.http://www.diane.ro/rss.xml http://www.diane.ro/feeds/posts/default?alt=rss
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Of Science And Magick

As should be clear to regular readers of this blog, I am deeply interested in the intersection of traditional science and magick. In the comments on yesterday's article a reader noted that it seemed I was trying to treat magick as some sort of hard or established science. I've been told that before, but still disagree strongly with the assertion. Part of the point of yesterday's article, in fact, was to draw attention to the simple truth that one of the things we lack in magical studies is a set of tools for measuring consciousness. I talk a lot in this space about probability shifts and hard measurements, but that's not because I'm a materialist or think that things such as brain science are all that matter. Rather, at this time, they're all that we have the capacity to measure in an objective fashion.If a tool existed to measure spiritual realization, you can bet I would be posting a lot more about theurgy. Neuroscientist James Austin, in Zen and the Brain, noted that the closest thing that had been found as of 1999 was that advanced meditators seemed to have a heightened level of tonic theta-range brainwaves during waking consciousness, but the sample sizes involved in those studies were very small and all involved practitioners of either Hindu or Buddhist meditation methods. Does this relate back to magick as well? It might, and my working hypothesis would be that it should, but without more studies of Western mystics along the same lines there's no way to know for sure. Then the next question is whether or not heightened tonic theta brainwaves relate to what we normal think of as a "realized individual."The trouble with relying on subjective measures is that, as the early psychologists discovered, introspection is unreliable and varies too much from one individual to the other. Structuralism, one of the early schools of psychology, was based on trying to correlate various introspective accounts in order to develop some sort of model of the mind's internal structure, but it eventually fell by the wayside because there was no objective way to reconcile the various interpretations of internal experiences. This, in my opinion, is about where the occult community is now with magick. Look at the varying models proposed by different individuals, all experienced occultists, and how their accounts differ. You can approach magick using any of them and seemingly get results, but the explanations of how those results happen depend upon the model employed.As I see it the approach I'm trying to take is more akin to that of behaviorist B.F. Skinner in the 1960's. Skinner is sometimes unfairly accused of dismissing the cognitive side of psychology as irrelevant, a characterization that actually describes his predecessor John B. Watson more accurately. Skinner in fact focused his work on behavior because at the time he was working it was all that psychology could measure objectively. He would have been blown away by modern neuroscience if he had lived long enough to see it, and would have been fascinated by tools such as the functional MRI. In recent years we have in fact built many of the instruments that Skinner would have needed to probe more deeply into the inner workings of the brain and nervous system.Skinner is generally credited as the most significant researcher in field of operant behavioral conditioning, and it is no coincidence that I use the term "operant" to describe my vision of practical magick and its workings. It's not that I think the subjective side of magical practice is irrelevant, but rather that we still lack the tools to explore it by any means other than introspection. If and when such tools become available, you can be sure that I'll do everything I can to take advantage of them in order to develop a more complete theoretical model of magical practice.

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Learn About The History Of Meditation Therapy

The Make note of OF Deliberation Therapy began scores of years ago having the status of this practice became an distinct part of common spiritual lives.

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The chief records that we've of this practice come from Figurines and they were produced verbalize 5000 BC. In India the primary unworried records exposed era back to 1500 BC. The practice connect with all the scale to Greece by 750 BC. We can be agreed that make somewhere your home were practicing meditation even up to that time they sour records of it.

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It's charismatic to find out about the meditation caution history that in close proximity to all cultures luggage compartment some kind of meditation. Save for on average it's interrelated with the Eastern cultures, in truth it's a well-built and unexceptional clash. This scale that the practice is checked and attempted.

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All the rage the 1800s the world was ruled by the Christian close. Nonetheless gift were some make somewhere your home who went further than this close and particular a transcendental practice.

Stage are a lot of authors who thought-out the Make note of OF Deliberation Therapy in fertility. You'll find in their works the answers to all your concerns. Preceding to beginning to use mind-calming use you may wish to find out a bit about it.

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Candles For Imbolc

While contemplating my Imbolc ritual I have been reading several books and blogs to add something different this year. Today I was happy to see Patti Wigington's blog had a very nice candle ritual. If you would be interested in reading about it, click here

It is good to know that the Wheel of the Year is turning a bit more towards Spring. Where I live, it is definitely a symbolic turning, as it is way too cold, there is far too much snow, and we definitely will not be seeing signs of spring yet. But we know it is coming, and celebrating the Imbolc Sabbatt means we do not have to wish the winter away; winter will be leaving on its own soon.

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(note: midsummer is called Litha in many traditions)

Hey, it is Friday! Lots to do this weekend. Blessings to all, stay safe, warm and happy. Robin.

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House Cleaning Time An Advent Sermon

Malachi 3:1-4 If you're planning to host a holiday party, you'll have to get the house ready. That may mean doing some much needed winter cleaning. Dusting, mopping, vacuuming, polishing, cleaning the bathrooms, and washing and ironing those table cloths. Of course, you also have to prepare the food, unless you decide to save time and hire a caterer. Once you get all that done, you still have to get yourself ready. After all, a good host has to be properly bathed and clothed. At least that's what you have to do if you want to throw a successful high society party. But, what if your anticipated guest is the Lord of creation? How should you prepare for such a visit?I. PREPARE THE WAY! This question of preparation is central to the season of Advent. Although, too often this is a season that gets swept aside by all the commotion of the season that follows. When it comes to Advent, we really don't know what to do with it. We don't know the hymns, beyond "O Come, O Come Emmanuel." The lectionary texts, well they sound so cranky and judgmental that not even interjecting the idea of hope can salvage the season. So, with all this talk of repentance and penitence, waiting and preparing, it's no wonder everyone wants to skip over Advent and get on with Christmas. At least with Christmas, we know the songs. Still, Advent does have an important message to impart. It reminds us that we're not perfect, and that we stand in need of God's grace - the grace that comes with the promise of Christmas. This morning's text comes from Malachi, the very last book in the Hebrew Bible. This prophet speaks to Jews living after the exile. Their country is a province of the Persian Empire, the original Temple is gone, replaced by one that lacks the magnificence and grandeur of the earlier Temple. Many who hear these words, long for something they never saw or experienced. Still, what they now have before them, reminds them of what has been lost. Malachi understands their feelings, but he wants them to understand that they can't dwell in the past. Instead, they must look forward to what God is going to do in their midst. He tells them someone is coming who will restore their fortunes, but before that happens they have to get ready, because "who can endure the day of his coming, and who can stand when he appears?" (Mal. 3:2)II. THE REFINERS FIRE We relish hearing messages about grace, mercy, and love, but there are also messages in scripture that speak of justice and righteousness. They tell us that the God of love is also a God who judges, and this message of judgment is prominent in the texts of Advent. Indeed, you will find strong messages about social justice, concern for the poor and the outcast. If you continue reading this third chapter of Malachi, you will hear a word of judgment against adulterers, those who bear false witness, and those who oppress the worker and the alien in our midst. This isn't a message we like to hear, especially not at this time of year. I must confess. It's not the kind of message we preachers like to give. But here it is, so how do we respond? What I hear in this passage is a call to look inside ourselves and discover the obstacles and barriers that hinder God's work in our lives - the things that keep us from truly experiencing the love of God and neighbor. I also hear a question regarding what I believe about God? Is it possible that in my desire to embrace a God of love, I end up domesticating or taming God. While, we want God to be safe, is God safe? There's a line in C.S. Lewis's The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, that fits here. It comes in a conversation about Aslan. Mrs. Beaver tells the children: 'If there's anyone who can appear before Aslan without their knees knocking, they're either braver than me or else just silly.' 'Then he isn't safe?' asked Lucy. 'Safe?' said Mr. Beaver. 'Don't you hear what Mrs. Beaver tells you? Who said anything about safe? 'Course he isn't safe. But he's good. He's the King, I tell you.'If the Lord of heaven who is coming into our midst is good and yet not safe, then how do we get ready? Malachi's advice for getting ready to meet God, may seem rather harsh. He speaks of the Lord coming in judgment like"a refiner's fire and like fullers' soap; he will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver, and he will purify the descendants of Levi and refine them like gold and silver, until they present offerings to the Lord in righteousness." (Mal. 3:2b-3). Did you notice that reference to Levi's descendants, the ones who give offerings to the Lord? Malachi seems to be concerned about the behavior of the Temple's priests. We could take this as a message for clergy, and clergy do need to hear it, but if we read this from a New Testament perspective, it's important to remember that we're all priests of God. Therefore, each of us stands in need of purification, if we're going to stand in the presence of God. Paul says in Romans that we all sin and fall short of God's glory (Romans 3:23), and so even though God created us to be in relationship, there are impediments that mar this relationship. Reinhold Niebuhr, who was a pastor in Detroit before going to Union Seminary as a professor, wrote that true peace comes only as we recognize our own need for forgiveness. Reconciliation with even the most evil foe requires forgiveness; and forgiveness is possible only to those who have some recognition of common guilt. The pain of contrition is the root of the peace of forgiveness. [Larry Rasmussen, ed., Reinhold Niebuhr: theologian of public life. (New York: Harper Collins, 1989), p. 133.]Advent invites us to put our lives into the hands of the one who judges with refiners fire. That sounds ominous, but consider that the refiners fire doesn't destroy, it simply removes the impediments - so that gold and silver can emerge from the ore. The message of the refiners fire is, therefore, one of transformation - and therefore it's good news. III. THE MESSENGER REVEALED Like Malachi, John the Baptist also spoke of the need for repentance in preparation for the Lord's coming. But what is required of us? Do we have to believe correctly or behave or dress in a certain way in order to belong to the community? If that's true, then can any of us belong? The prophet speaks here in a way that suggests that we belong to the community before we can either believe or behave appropriately. It's not a question of whether we belong, but rather whether any of us are ready to be transformed by our encounter with the living God. The journey of faith, the progression from an infant's milk to an adult's meat, isn't easy. In the course of our journey we will go through the refiner's fire and be washed with fullers soap.Although the news here doesn't sound that great, if we listen closely we will hear a word of redemption and grace. We will hear a word of unconditional love. But, this love will not leave us as it found us. Our encounter with God will lead to changed lives, healing of brokenness, and power from the Holy Spirit to embrace God's future. This process begins in baptism, where God begins to wash as clean. Then, as we leave the waters of baptism, we're able to start our journey with God, a journey that is sustained by our gathering at the Table. Although we need to be cautious in how we use this text, Paul speaks of the transforming power of suffering. He says:[S]uffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not disappoint us, because God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit that has been given to us (Rom. 5:3-5). While some among us have experienced more than their share of suffering, this word can remind us that even in the most difficult of circumstances, God is there renewing our spirits. May we this morning, as we continue our Advent journey, answer the call to prepare to meet the God who is revealed in Bethlehem's manger?

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Mahdiunitemuslims 5Th Jamadi Al Awwal 1431 A H Wiladat Of Hazrat Zainas A

As Salam-o-alaikum,

5th Jamadi-al-Awwal 1431 A.H. - the birth anniversary of Hazrat Zainab(s.a.) bint-e-Imam Ali(a.s.)

On this happy occasion, I wish to extend my profound felicitations and greetings to Prophet Mohammad(sawaw), Imam-e-Zamana(a.s.), the Ahl-e-Bait(a.s.) and to all Momineen and Mominaat.

Please recite special prayers and offer nazrana on this happy occasion. Please also recite the Ziarat of Bibi Zainab(s.a.) which is located at http://www.ziaraat.com/damzai03.php.

Sayyeda Zainab(a.s), the daughter of Imam Ali (a.s) and Sayyeda Fatima (a.s.), was an exemplary Woman of great ability, intelligence, knowledge, insight, courage and perseverance. She was born in the Prophet's (SAWW) family, the most outstanding figure in human history. The Prophet's wife Sayyeda Khadija was her maternal grandmother, and her paternal grandmother was Fatima daughter of Assad, who mothered and nursed the Prophet (SAW).

Hazrat Zainab (as) was a brilliant star that received rays of holiness from the five suns (Panjetan Pak a.s.). It was through her holy origins and pious edification that she manifested so great a fortitude in Karbala (Iraq). The life of the daughter of Hazrat Al-Zahra (a.s.) was always laden with hardships, but she never feared coping with difficulties and this enhanced her endurance and elevated her soul.

The Birth of Janabe Zainab (a.s.)

She was born on the 5th of Jamadil Awwal (5th Islamic month) in the 5th Hijra, giving her a unique birth date of 5.5.5. When Hazrat Zainab (a.s) was born, Imam Ali (a.s.) asked for the Prophet's advice as to her name, the same as it was in the case of Hassan and Hussein. They gave Zainab in swaddling clothes to the Prophet (SAW) and he waited for Allah's message. Gabriel appeared and said she should be named Zainab. The Prophet (SAW) kissed her.

Janabe Zainab (a.s.) - the sage of Bani Hashim

In her childhood, Zainab studied with the Prophet (SAW), and when Imam Ali (a.s) moved to Kufa, the respected women of Kufa requested Imam Ali (a.s) through their husbands to allow them to benefit from the knowledge of Hazrat Zainab (a.s.). Imam Ali (a.s) complied with their request and the interested women learned from her the expounding wisdom of the Holy Qur'an.

Ibn Abbas quoted Hazrat Zahra (a.s.) as having said that her daughter Zainab, like her father, was unparalleled in literary eloquence and courage. The speech she delivered in the assembly in presence of Yazid was at the zenith of eloquence and impressiveness. (Refer Famous Women, Dr. Ahmed Beheshti, p.51)

After the demise of the Holy Prophet (SAW), there came the period of distress and hardship in the life of Hazrat Zainab (a.s.) She stood by her mother as far as the question of supreme mandate of her father was concerned. When her mother delivered the Fadak sermon, she was only 4 years old, but narrated the sermon so lucidly and expressively that the people from Bani Hashim remembered it by heart. Later the Shiite scholars recorded it, that is why she is called Zainab the narrator of traditions.

After the martyrdom of Hazrat Zahra (a.s.), Zainab suffered many calamities. Their house was attacked and the usurpation of her father's rightful caliphate was a great shock to her. Her sublime devotion to the cause of Allah and Islam endeared her to her father Ali,which reminded of her mother's endearment to her father, the Holy Prophet (SAW). All this was worthy of the grand status of Zainab (a.s.).

Janabe Zainab (a.s.)'s Marriage

Abdullah son of Ja'far Tayyar, a nephew of Imam Ali (a.s.) asked for Zainab's hand, and Imam Ali (a.s.) accepted it. Her marriage settlement was equal to that of her mother's. Imam Ali (a.s.) told Ja'far not to prevent Zainab from going on a journey with Imam Hussein (a.s), her brother.

Although Zainab's husband was a man of means, she lived a modest life, not a life of luxury. She and her husband were charitable to the needy people. The Arab tribes called Abdullah "the sea or the cloud of munificence".

Abdullah was also noted for his standing with Imam Ali (a.s.) in the holy wars (jihad). Ibn Hajar quoted the Prophet as having said that Abdullah was like him in character and had taken him by the right hand and prayed to Allah to extend His mercy over the household of Abdullah bin Ja'far.

The marriage of Zainab did not diminish her strong attachment to her family. Imam Ali (a.s) also felt a great affection for his daughter and nephew and when he became the Caliph of the Muslims and moved from Medina to Kufa, Zainab and Abdullah joined him. Zainab bore four boys by the names of Ali, Muhammad, Aun and Abbas and a girl, Umm Kulthum.

Janabe Zainab (a.s.) and Imamate

In her life Zainab always saw the evildoers, oppressors, insurgents and breakers of covenants defy the truth and Imam Ali (a.s.), the supporter of the truth and justice had to quell their revolts. Finally, an evil hand gave Imam Ali (a.s.) a stroke from a poisoned sword on his head in the mosque. After Imam Ali (a.s.), his son Imam Hassan (a.s.) became the Caliph. Hassan was also greatly oppressed until at last he signed a peace treaty with the ruler of that time. Imam Hassan (a.s.) was poisoned by his treacherous wife, by the order of the Caliph of that time. After Imam Hassan, Imam Hussein (a.s.) became the Imam, but the ruler of Syria violated the peace treaty and appointed his son as his successor and insisted that Imam Hussein (a.s.) should pledge allegiance to him. Imam Hussein refused to pledge allegiance and made up his mind to move to Mecca.

Zainab said farewell to her husband and went with her brother accompanied by her sons Muhammad and Aun. They reached Mecca in 60 Hijra year. Imam Hussein (a.s.) was informed that some agents of the ruler of that time had come to Mecca to assassinate him while circumambulating the Holy Ka'bah. Imam Hussein (a.s.) deemed it advisable to move to Kufa and let people know of his secret mission. They arrived at Karbala on the 2nd Muharram, 61 Hijra. Zainab had heard from her grandfather and father that Karbala would be the place where Imam Hussein (a.s.) would be martyred.

Janabe Zainab (a.s.) in Karbala

Zainab (a.s.) is the shining sun in the history of Islam and of humanity. Her brother's name and Karbala associate the idea of freedom, justice, humanity, virtue, fighting against despotism, with the realization of the sovereignty of Allah. The history of Karbala is based on two pillars: the rising of Imam Hussein (a.s.) and the rising of Zainab (a.s.). She was an outstanding figure in the history of Karbala endowed with divine steadfastness and fortitude. She sacrificed her two sons and one should not say anything if one devoted his life for the cause of Allah. After the martyrdom of her brother and her two sons, she said: "0 my Lord! Accept our humble sacrifice to You."

When Zainab reached Kufa, she addressed people with these words: "Praise to Allah, and may the blessing of Allah be upon Muhammad and his progeny. 0 people of Kufa, you are hypocrites and deceitful. You feign to be sorry for the death of my brother and his companions. May you always shed tears. I find nothing in you but flattery, evil acts and thoughts, pride and spite and ill-will. By Allah! You deserve lasting sorrow instead of joy. Shame on you, your hands are imbrued with the blood of the son of the Holy Prophet, the one who was your sole refuge in case of adversity. By your evil act and disloyalty, you incurred the -wrath of Allan against you. Woe betide you! No one will intercede with Allah for you." Her furious words provoked people of Kufa to avenge Hussein's martyrdom. This frightened Ubaidullah and his cruel agents.

She also delivered a furious sermon in the court of the caliph that made his authority and despotic rule feel undermined. She said: "I fear no one but Allah. Make whatever evil plot you can. Blazes are waiting for you in the hereafter. You'll he accountable to Allah for your atrocities."

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The Bat

Being nocturnal Bats have long been associated with evil, and seem to have had a lot of bad press. Personally I love them, when we were out in France earlier this year we saw little tiny baby ones flying around - beautiful!In some parts they were thought to be Witches, and one flying close to you it was said to be a Witch over looking or trying to bewitch you.Having said that I have heard it said that bats flying close to the house indicate that the spirits of Witches past are looking out for you. Should one fly into the house it portends death or very bad luck for someone you know. In other places the bat is considered lucky, and carrying a bat's bone will ensure good fortune (although not for the bat ;-))It used to be thought that carrying the right eye of a bat will render a person invisible. A bat hitting the side of a building is said to foretell rain whilst seeing them fly near the house in the early dusk means good weather is coming.Some people believe that ghosts can take the form of bats, therefore a house with bats in it is haunted.There is also a superstition that if you carry the dried heart of a bat in your pocket it will turn a bullet or stop you from bleeding to death. Another belief is if you wash your face in bat's blood you can see in the dark.In Scotland, it is said that a flying bat, rising and then descending, does so near a witch's house.Contrary to many beliefs, bats do not get entangled in long hair. Experiments have proven that not only do bats try to avoid people, but that no amount of hair will prevent one from immediately freeing itself. Furthermore, although a couple of varieties will drink the blood of animals, most bats are vegetarian and will not bite unless provoked.In many parts of the world it is considered very unlucky to kill or harm a bat and could even shorten your life. This is probably just as well as many bats are endangered and need all the protection they can get.BAT ANIMAL SYMBOLISMLet's face it, the bat isn't the most popular of animal totems. In fact, it's largely misunderstood and so therefore many of its symbolic meanings are inappropriately fear-based. However, the very savvy Native Americans approached the realm of animals from a position of honor - knowing that all things are connected. The Native American animal symbolism of the bat comes from a keen observation of this magnificent animal. These people recognized that the bat was highly sensitive to their surroundings and so therefore was considered a symbol of intuition, dreaming and vision. This made the bat a powerful symbol for Native American shamans and medicine people. Often the spirit of the bat would be invoked when special energy was needed, like "night-sight" which is the ability to see through illusion or ambiguity and dive straight to the truth of matters. It is a symbol of communication because the Native Americans observed the bat to be a highly social creature. Indeed, the bat has strong family ties. They are very nurturing, exhibiting verbal communication, touching, and sensitivity to members of their group. Here is a quick-list of bat animal symbolism: o Illusiono Rebirtho Dreamso Intuitiono Initiationo Journeyingo Inner Deptho Communication The bat is a symbol of rebirth and depth because it is a creature that lives in the belly of the Mother (Earth). From the womb-like caves it emerges every evening at dusk. And so - from the womb it is reborn every evening. If you have the bat as your totem you are extremely aware of your surroundings. Sometimes you can be overly sensitive to the feelings of others. Additionally, you are quite perceptive on a psychic level, and are prone to have prophetic dreams. If you work with the bat as your totem, you will be put to the test, because it demands 100% commitment to spiritual growth. The bat will never accept half-hearted or lukewarm attempts at self-improvement. Indeed, if the bat senses that you are slacking in your psychic/spiritual training it will likely move on to someone else who is more willing to learn the lessons the bat has to offer. As with most of our hardest challenges, working with the demanding bat will reap some of the most profound rewards you could ever dream of. But be warned, the bat asks a lot of us, like:o Dying to our egoo Loving our enemies as ourselveso Going within to touch our inner demonso Exploring the underworlds of reality (which can be scary)o Renewing our thoughts and beliefs on a moment-to-moment basis All of these tasks can be harrowing experiences. This is why the Native American symbolism of the bat deals with initiation; because this creature takes us to outlandish extremes. But rest assured, the bat is never leaves our side while we are journeying. Furthermore, once we are tested to satisfaction, the devotion of the bat will never fade. It will eternally support us on our spiritual path - ever faithful and forever loving us on our journey to maintain our highest potential. TansyxSources: A Witches Year by Kate West http://www.whats-your-sign.com/

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