Sunday, September 11, 2011
Monday, August 8, 2011
Veil Painting Art Cards
Blue Pearl Arts has created some Inspirational Cards for purchase. They are blank inside with an inspirational quote for each card on the back. Size is 4.5 x 6 inch. You can purchase one for $3.00 or all 4 for $11.00 and includes shipping. Email me your request maritime@bluepearlarts.com and then go to Pay Pal
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Wednesday, July 27, 2011
The Consumer At the Crossroads of Change
There is great potential for change right now. As a consumer you have power to bring multi-national corporations down to a more humble level so that they remember their humanity and don't forget ours.
The current debate by those in US Congress who wish to dismantle social safety nets will never apply for social security. A congressman is paid by us and he or she gets the best care and will invest their paychecks for the future without concern. Yet for the populace the age of Serfdom is upon us yet again. We are carrying a great burden of loss right now and are being asked to do it while going hungry.
Consumers must think clearly and use their power. Here are some actions to take;
1. Shop brick and mortar stores which are smaller than the big guys. Inform yourself about the places you shop by understanding what is meant by large and small corporations. One way is to look at the companies listed under the Russell 2000 these are considered "small cap" or small capitilization companies. If you can get smaller than this for example the mom and pop stores then go for it. The internet has yet to be taxed and people have found it resourceful for saving money and making a living for themselves, we are in essence supporting our neighbors with their in-home businesses. Although be aware of who the powers are behind the internet.
Gloria Steinem pointed out in one of her books that who you pay, as written in your checkbook is a reflection of your politics. She is right and that brings us to
2.Use your checkbook or cash. Huge companies like Bank of America have been bailed out but you have not been bailed out. Well your checkbook can speak for you by NOT using debit or credit cards because using plastic is just more icing on the cake revenues for huge financial institutions. Do not invest in financial stocks and Join a Credit Union!
3. Consume less. The adage that "less is more" is absolutely priceless. Fill your recycle bin not your trash can. When we become poor we learn how to live. In fact what you give up in materialism you gain back as your soul. This is the Truth. If you wish to understand this Biblically, it is called tearing away the flesh which also implies that it will be painful but you get your freedom back and you begin to think clearly.
4. The big oil companies and General Electric are multi-national corporations who do not pay taxes. Find out who the companies are that get away with this and Boycott their products it is that simple. You will make an impact.
The goal is to Level the Playing Field by making all of us players. We are on the path of change and this is the Crossroads. We can either have a voice in the change or be dragged along by the Fates. It is your choice.
Those in positions of wealth may or may not be greedy, afterall we live in a time when we are fairly free enough to make the best of our own kernel of freedom. Sometimes people "get rich" without trying, they only set out to do what they love.
Money is meant to flow and move within a society. When it's flow is stopped and used for Power over others rather than Empowering others and enriching our earth then something is in error. Human error is destructive to humankind and the earth and these human errors accumulate within our living sphere. There is a reason for the environmental reaction from the living sphere and we must take responsibility for this through taking the higher road to sustainability, nurturing and reclaiming our wholeness.
We live in the time of the Sophia, Divine Wisdom, a time of Nurturance not domination of our world. Give Back, Restore and Enhance our humanity that is the hue and cry for the future.
The current debate by those in US Congress who wish to dismantle social safety nets will never apply for social security. A congressman is paid by us and he or she gets the best care and will invest their paychecks for the future without concern. Yet for the populace the age of Serfdom is upon us yet again. We are carrying a great burden of loss right now and are being asked to do it while going hungry.
Consumers must think clearly and use their power. Here are some actions to take;
1. Shop brick and mortar stores which are smaller than the big guys. Inform yourself about the places you shop by understanding what is meant by large and small corporations. One way is to look at the companies listed under the Russell 2000 these are considered "small cap" or small capitilization companies. If you can get smaller than this for example the mom and pop stores then go for it. The internet has yet to be taxed and people have found it resourceful for saving money and making a living for themselves, we are in essence supporting our neighbors with their in-home businesses. Although be aware of who the powers are behind the internet.
Gloria Steinem pointed out in one of her books that who you pay, as written in your checkbook is a reflection of your politics. She is right and that brings us to
2.Use your checkbook or cash. Huge companies like Bank of America have been bailed out but you have not been bailed out. Well your checkbook can speak for you by NOT using debit or credit cards because using plastic is just more icing on the cake revenues for huge financial institutions. Do not invest in financial stocks and Join a Credit Union!
3. Consume less. The adage that "less is more" is absolutely priceless. Fill your recycle bin not your trash can. When we become poor we learn how to live. In fact what you give up in materialism you gain back as your soul. This is the Truth. If you wish to understand this Biblically, it is called tearing away the flesh which also implies that it will be painful but you get your freedom back and you begin to think clearly.
4. The big oil companies and General Electric are multi-national corporations who do not pay taxes. Find out who the companies are that get away with this and Boycott their products it is that simple. You will make an impact.
The goal is to Level the Playing Field by making all of us players. We are on the path of change and this is the Crossroads. We can either have a voice in the change or be dragged along by the Fates. It is your choice.
Those in positions of wealth may or may not be greedy, afterall we live in a time when we are fairly free enough to make the best of our own kernel of freedom. Sometimes people "get rich" without trying, they only set out to do what they love.
Money is meant to flow and move within a society. When it's flow is stopped and used for Power over others rather than Empowering others and enriching our earth then something is in error. Human error is destructive to humankind and the earth and these human errors accumulate within our living sphere. There is a reason for the environmental reaction from the living sphere and we must take responsibility for this through taking the higher road to sustainability, nurturing and reclaiming our wholeness.
We live in the time of the Sophia, Divine Wisdom, a time of Nurturance not domination of our world. Give Back, Restore and Enhance our humanity that is the hue and cry for the future.
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Spring & Summer Consciousness; the Outbreath
As the Summer Solstice begins the "Outbreath" of the earth is at its height. The outbreathing of the earth soul occurs between the Equinox of Spring until Autumn. In this time human consciousness soul feels itself carried out into the cosmos as it mingles with all Nature and Elemental Nature Spirits.
The budding Springtime has given way to full flowering as the elementals of fire, air and water are growing the plant kingdom of earth. Human observance and warming of the soul toward that which we observe are crucial to fostering evolution not only for ourselves but for the elemental kingdoms of the earth.
Try this to enhance closeness of the self to nature spirits. Walk the forest, along a stream, a starry night or leafy neighborhood and cease to "name" things. Let go of believing you know what things are and as you practice this type of consciousness meditation you will begin to feel the enlivened world around you.
When we label and name living things of the natural world we kill it and stop our involvement in its evolution, the great ongoing metamorphosis & evolution of all living things especially the earth herself. Human beings grow and evolve and so do all living things in seen and unseen worlds.
Be aware of the Outbreath of the earth in which her soul lives in the Cosmos where our consciousness has followed for we must be Conscious of this, we must remain awake to how we partake in the world's evolution.
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