I saw an advertizement for beauty and I decided that this is what I want to look like:
The air that wisps around trees and fields of green
The light before the crack of dawn
Or the blue purple skies of the eve
The water that reflects all that it sees and then some
Nay, a field of billowing wheat moving in harmony
Lo, a valley whose streams come from the crests of peaks
Capped in white and glistening
A rainbow as viewed in the mist of a spring day
Falls gushing from a mountain top
Autumn orange whirlwinds blowing down a lane
I wonder when I can get my make-over. ~ Arachne ~ November 28, 2007 @ 11:11 p.m. EST
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Sunday, November 25, 2007
What is natural morality? What are standard ethics?
If it is a natural morality to murder for conquest and/or power, where lies the ethics of the behavior? Is murder ethical?
Man kills out of hatred or vengeance real or imagined. Unlike other mammals, man’s reason causes him to think and thus act on his thoughts. The beasts that lack our type of reason are more apt not to be beastly as they do not kill for spite, pleasure, power, vengeance, and hatred. When two of the same specie fight, it is not usually to the death but more until there is a realization of a loss. Nor are there armies of animals killing for power over a patch of land.
Something you should know about humans...
As noted previously in the symmetrical face experiments, it is apparent that our RIGHT is one of hardness/ugliness whereas our LEFT is one of soft elf-like qualities. When viewing different faces using the same execution process, I note a SAMENESS of view in both RIGHT and LEFT. Sameness being like that of a blood relation. Even where no similarity exists in the asymmetrical view, the experiment shows that it is possible that we are all one and the same from a symmetrical stance.
Where can it be said that beauty lies? Is it as shallow as the skin or does beauty stem form the core? How is beauty viewed and what makes beauty so? Can it be said that a not so attractive person is beautiful? If so, can it then be said that the individual’s inner beauty shines above that which is superficial? Media skews our views as to what should be viewed as ideal as far as beauty. However, the view is not a realistic view. Yet that is what is aimed at our heads and that is what most hope themselves to be and hope to find in another. What lacks is the depth of the individual. A heart lies in depths that mere passing vision is unable to capture. Tis much like the inability to capture a cloud picture save for a moment in time. ~ Maggie ~ Penned November 25, 2007 prior to 3:00 p.m. EST
Man kills out of hatred or vengeance real or imagined. Unlike other mammals, man’s reason causes him to think and thus act on his thoughts. The beasts that lack our type of reason are more apt not to be beastly as they do not kill for spite, pleasure, power, vengeance, and hatred. When two of the same specie fight, it is not usually to the death but more until there is a realization of a loss. Nor are there armies of animals killing for power over a patch of land.
Something you should know about humans...
As noted previously in the symmetrical face experiments, it is apparent that our RIGHT is one of hardness/ugliness whereas our LEFT is one of soft elf-like qualities. When viewing different faces using the same execution process, I note a SAMENESS of view in both RIGHT and LEFT. Sameness being like that of a blood relation. Even where no similarity exists in the asymmetrical view, the experiment shows that it is possible that we are all one and the same from a symmetrical stance.
Where can it be said that beauty lies? Is it as shallow as the skin or does beauty stem form the core? How is beauty viewed and what makes beauty so? Can it be said that a not so attractive person is beautiful? If so, can it then be said that the individual’s inner beauty shines above that which is superficial? Media skews our views as to what should be viewed as ideal as far as beauty. However, the view is not a realistic view. Yet that is what is aimed at our heads and that is what most hope themselves to be and hope to find in another. What lacks is the depth of the individual. A heart lies in depths that mere passing vision is unable to capture. Tis much like the inability to capture a cloud picture save for a moment in time. ~ Maggie ~ Penned November 25, 2007 prior to 3:00 p.m. EST
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
Philosophical notes for the day:
A man in power does not equate to a powerful man, yet a mild man can be a pillar of strength for himself and for others. That is where true power lies.
To limit oneself to the company of another creates stagnation.
When in love, share of all things good and bad. To not do so would tip the scales in a false direction.
Jealousy creates monsters out of ordinary men.
Gesture bears more merit than word. Therefore, judge by deed and not by word.
Predictions can best be made using laws of probability. The greater the instances, the more probable the outcome.
Maintain your core or base. "*To thine own self be true" and "**know thyself." From your foundation greater things can be built lest your foundation is cracked to begin with. *Shakespeare **Thales
To speak lies is dishonorable. To be questioned and not say is wise.
When speaking your mind, be aware of the benefits and ramifications of your words.
Follow your reason as the mind is greater than the body.
When viewing another man, start from the inside and work your way out. What appears on the surface is not always what is.
To admit wrongdoing is not an offense. However, to deny it, is a defense.
By Maggie ~ Penned prior to 3:00 p.m. EST on November 21, 2007
NOTE: I was just in that kind of mood.
To limit oneself to the company of another creates stagnation.
When in love, share of all things good and bad. To not do so would tip the scales in a false direction.
Jealousy creates monsters out of ordinary men.
Gesture bears more merit than word. Therefore, judge by deed and not by word.
Predictions can best be made using laws of probability. The greater the instances, the more probable the outcome.
Maintain your core or base. "*To thine own self be true" and "**know thyself." From your foundation greater things can be built lest your foundation is cracked to begin with. *Shakespeare **Thales
To speak lies is dishonorable. To be questioned and not say is wise.
When speaking your mind, be aware of the benefits and ramifications of your words.
Follow your reason as the mind is greater than the body.
When viewing another man, start from the inside and work your way out. What appears on the surface is not always what is.
To admit wrongdoing is not an offense. However, to deny it, is a defense.
By Maggie ~ Penned prior to 3:00 p.m. EST on November 21, 2007
NOTE: I was just in that kind of mood.
Saturday, November 17, 2007
Tonight I lay me down to sleep...
Tonight I lay me down to sleep
Without my xanax to dreams I creep
Relaxed and comfy
My thoughts let go
To move in the moment
On waves to and fro
Something marks the morrow
But what it is I cannot say
Tis only seen in numbers
And visions on display
Cycles of 9
Levels out at 3
Whatever is, is what will be
The power of understanding
Human love and warmth
Seeing what really is
Brings about a morph
To all things be and be of all things too
For their matter is
Just as much as you ~ Maggie ~ November 17, 2007 @ 9:19 p.m. EST
Without my xanax to dreams I creep
Relaxed and comfy
My thoughts let go
To move in the moment
On waves to and fro
Something marks the morrow
But what it is I cannot say
Tis only seen in numbers
And visions on display
Cycles of 9
Levels out at 3
Whatever is, is what will be
The power of understanding
Human love and warmth
Seeing what really is
Brings about a morph
To all things be and be of all things too
For their matter is
Just as much as you ~ Maggie ~ November 17, 2007 @ 9:19 p.m. EST
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
The Vision:
Where do I begin? A blank sheet of paper in which I see what has not yet been drawn or the starting of a drawing that leads me in other directions as the vision morphs.
Some visions cannot be committed to paper at this point, but the colors and beauty lie within my head.
One specific vision left me in awe as I was there and sought to see more by trying to peer around objects. Like a child, I asked to see more. What I was shown was not like anything I have seen nor like anything that I have read about. The sky was a magnificent shade of glowing purple alive with all it was! Although there was no land, a tower of translucent or ghostlike quality rose from the sea of foam green waters. Hard as I might, I tried to see if there was a wall or other structure attached. The tower top was like that of Russian architecture in that it was like a mushroom with a pointed top. The water itself did not have the same characteristics as the water we know. It was neither tranquil nor raging. It too was so alive! Alive with a strange motion as the waves did not follow each other in a streaming pattern, but clashed unto themselves forming first an arch then upon impact, it blasted outward. If you reflect a 5 (regular vision and then backward) and place them together, that would look similar to the waves generated in the sea of green.
A massive snail skimmed just above the water and within the snail’s shell were beings. The shell’s interior was like that of abalone...white yet full of rainbow colors. Noted within, there were no individual dwellings nor were there anything to indicate separateness. It seemed that the inhabitants needed not for anything to sustain them.
The birds that were seen were that of gliders as not once did they flap their wings for flight. Massive and rainbow colored, they glided about. Perhaps they too had no need for sustenance as there was no land seen for them to perch upon.
The last part of this vision is unclear as it was just a shadow. It may have been a large bird with its wings spread or it was a hooded and robed being who had outstretched its arms.
Note: This vision was had while awake and straight as a board. In order to see beneath my closed eyes, I had to turn my head to look. ~ Penned within the past month ~ Maggie this date 11/14/07 @ 4:27 p.m. EST
Some visions cannot be committed to paper at this point, but the colors and beauty lie within my head.
One specific vision left me in awe as I was there and sought to see more by trying to peer around objects. Like a child, I asked to see more. What I was shown was not like anything I have seen nor like anything that I have read about. The sky was a magnificent shade of glowing purple alive with all it was! Although there was no land, a tower of translucent or ghostlike quality rose from the sea of foam green waters. Hard as I might, I tried to see if there was a wall or other structure attached. The tower top was like that of Russian architecture in that it was like a mushroom with a pointed top. The water itself did not have the same characteristics as the water we know. It was neither tranquil nor raging. It too was so alive! Alive with a strange motion as the waves did not follow each other in a streaming pattern, but clashed unto themselves forming first an arch then upon impact, it blasted outward. If you reflect a 5 (regular vision and then backward) and place them together, that would look similar to the waves generated in the sea of green.
A massive snail skimmed just above the water and within the snail’s shell were beings. The shell’s interior was like that of abalone...white yet full of rainbow colors. Noted within, there were no individual dwellings nor were there anything to indicate separateness. It seemed that the inhabitants needed not for anything to sustain them.
The birds that were seen were that of gliders as not once did they flap their wings for flight. Massive and rainbow colored, they glided about. Perhaps they too had no need for sustenance as there was no land seen for them to perch upon.
The last part of this vision is unclear as it was just a shadow. It may have been a large bird with its wings spread or it was a hooded and robed being who had outstretched its arms.
Note: This vision was had while awake and straight as a board. In order to see beneath my closed eyes, I had to turn my head to look. ~ Penned within the past month ~ Maggie this date 11/14/07 @ 4:27 p.m. EST
How to make the visible invisible:
This is an optical illusion that can be performed by anyone who can focus on a specific spot without moving their eyes.
Look immediately past any object and it will dissolve regardless of its size. You will still see what you are looking at, but that which is directly looked past will be invisible to you. You will actually see it dissolve before your very eyes.
You can do this with individuals as well, however, you don’t want to make them disappear. What you want to look past is the outer element and into their inner element. The true nature can be found there as well as equality.
If on any given day you can spread positive energy through a smile, handshake, hug, or any device that will help to elevate someone’s spirit, do it as you will elevate yourself.
Love, respect, and understanding start with self. From there, you can work better with others.
Admission of being wrong is okay as no one is right all the time. Do not fear to say “I AM WRONG.” Knowledge in any form should be welcomed with open arms and an open mind. ~ Maggie ~ Penned on 11/14/07 prior to 3:00 p.m. EST
Look immediately past any object and it will dissolve regardless of its size. You will still see what you are looking at, but that which is directly looked past will be invisible to you. You will actually see it dissolve before your very eyes.
You can do this with individuals as well, however, you don’t want to make them disappear. What you want to look past is the outer element and into their inner element. The true nature can be found there as well as equality.
If on any given day you can spread positive energy through a smile, handshake, hug, or any device that will help to elevate someone’s spirit, do it as you will elevate yourself.
Love, respect, and understanding start with self. From there, you can work better with others.
Admission of being wrong is okay as no one is right all the time. Do not fear to say “I AM WRONG.” Knowledge in any form should be welcomed with open arms and an open mind. ~ Maggie ~ Penned on 11/14/07 prior to 3:00 p.m. EST
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
11/13/07
Although Dipac (sp?) has been here many times, it is odd that right after my wind cast he would arrive and get into a discussion of what I had just cast. It was a long casting.
Dipac (sp?) Is a nice Hindu man who shared time with me. Our time consisted of talking about the realities of our world. No man/woman is better than another, no god exists, and that we are part of all that is.
He expressed concern for those in sleep who do not see the happenings of the world; those who are plugged in and tuned out; and those whose main objective is that of the material. We discussed the simple life of basic necessities and much agreement was had. He asked me if I knew of Gandhi and I stated that I did. The idea of a simple life with respect and honor of one another and all things would bring peace instead of hatred. He too noted the major players that cause division: government, religion, and corporation (including media).
Note: The great thing about wind casting words is that even if out of earshot, the waves have been generated and are traveling the 4 corners and then some.
Dipac (sp?) Is a nice Hindu man who shared time with me. Our time consisted of talking about the realities of our world. No man/woman is better than another, no god exists, and that we are part of all that is.
He expressed concern for those in sleep who do not see the happenings of the world; those who are plugged in and tuned out; and those whose main objective is that of the material. We discussed the simple life of basic necessities and much agreement was had. He asked me if I knew of Gandhi and I stated that I did. The idea of a simple life with respect and honor of one another and all things would bring peace instead of hatred. He too noted the major players that cause division: government, religion, and corporation (including media).
Note: The great thing about wind casting words is that even if out of earshot, the waves have been generated and are traveling the 4 corners and then some.
Excerpts:
Excerpts from a book that I am reading: The Spiral Dance: A Rebirth of the Ancient Religion of the Great Goddess by Starhawk.
All began in love; all seeks to return to love. Love is the law, the teacher of wisdom, and the great revealer of mysteries.
“The Sioux idea of living creatures is that trees, buffalo, and men are temporary energy swirls, turbulence patterns...that’s an early intuitive recognition of energy as a quality of matter. But that’s an old insight, you know, extremely old–probably a Paleolithic shaman’s insight. You find that perception registered so many ways in archaic and primitive lore. I would say that it is probably the most basic insight into the nature of things, and that our more common, recent Occidental view of the universe as consisting of fixed things is out of the main stream, a deviation from basic human perception.” ~ Gary Snyder
This view of the universe as an interplay of moving forces–which incidentally, corresponds to an amazing degree with the views of modern physics–is a product of a very special mode of perception.
It is a cool book. ~ Maggie ~ November 13, 2007
All began in love; all seeks to return to love. Love is the law, the teacher of wisdom, and the great revealer of mysteries.
“The Sioux idea of living creatures is that trees, buffalo, and men are temporary energy swirls, turbulence patterns...that’s an early intuitive recognition of energy as a quality of matter. But that’s an old insight, you know, extremely old–probably a Paleolithic shaman’s insight. You find that perception registered so many ways in archaic and primitive lore. I would say that it is probably the most basic insight into the nature of things, and that our more common, recent Occidental view of the universe as consisting of fixed things is out of the main stream, a deviation from basic human perception.” ~ Gary Snyder
This view of the universe as an interplay of moving forces–which incidentally, corresponds to an amazing degree with the views of modern physics–is a product of a very special mode of perception.
It is a cool book. ~ Maggie ~ November 13, 2007
Sunday, November 11, 2007
11/11/07
A man named Ed, a missionary, talked to me for several hours and although he used words like Jesus and God, he respected the fact that I am not a believer. However, that did not hamper our discussion. If it had, I would have politely asked him to leave or he would have left on his own accord. What was interesting is that in his literature, he substituted the word god with ENERGY. All in all, we hugged and left a bit of ourselves on each other. He did have the right attitude in that what you put out into the world is what you will get back. Love is a major key. With love, all things are possible.
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