Here's Looking at You, Kid

"The journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step"

~Lao Tzu~

Do You Have Foundation Problems?

Definition of the word, foundation (English/Oxford Dictionary):

The lowest load bearing part of a building, typically below ground level
an underlying basis or principle
a justification or reason.

A foundation is crucial to many things:
a house needs a foundation to sit upon
the basis of thought and belief systems must have a foundation in order for you to have faith
your life must have a foundation (purpose) in order for you to move forward
the law must have a foundation (in truth) in order to be fair and balanced
without a healthy and just foundation morality withers away and dies
without a foundation, humanity continues its descent into darkness (ignorance)

Whether you call your apt. or your house a home, it is much more than that.  It comes with four walls and a roof in which it shelters you as you eat and play, sleep, meditate, pray, make plans, entertain friends, welcome family members, communicate, have sex and raise your kids.   Its foundation enables you to live in security as you grow.  

What you personally believe is based on historical documents, people and events.  These beliefs (foundation) help to shape you, inspire you, motivate you and mold you into who you are.


In order for our lives to be more meaningful, we must decide who we want to be and what we want to do.  This is called purpose.

The law must have, as its underlying foundation, a basis in equity and truth.  It must strive to hear all sides of an argument, present the required evidence in order to render a just verdict.

Those among us who aspire to help others must have a moral and just society (foundation) in which to flourish.

Humanity's crumbling foundation is one of continued ignorance as it agonizingly searches for wisdom.  In order for it to evolve in the light it needs to improve its standards, eagerly search out those who are here to help others and encourage, cultivate and mentor them in their quest to make this world a better place for all.  This, my friends, is one of the greatest foundations of all.  It is called Selflessness.

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Body Mind Spirit

Learning to Heal Ourselves

After my cancer surgery I was made more aware of my body.  What it could do and what it struggled to do. 

My surgeon told me, "I've done all I can for you, now it's up to your body to do the rest." 

Human beings make up a very unique trinity, comprised of three things: 

1.  A mind (attitude/reason)
2.  A body (flesh and blood)
3. A spirit or soul which is conscience

Generally these three things work independently of each and we don't pay them any attention.  But,  when something happens to you (car accident, disease) you learn real quick that they all need to be working together if you are going to have any chance of healing.

*The body can't heal without the mind gathering the courage to tell it to do so
*The body can't heal  if it doesn't get the medicine and proper nutrients
*The body can't heal if our spirit does not provide us with the spiritual strength we need

All three of these things are vital to whether we heal or whether we don't.

Body, Mind, Spirit:  All three are vital to your well being.

Have a good week!

     ~ Nightshade 

Peace

Peaceful Valley

Did you know that you have the ability to attract what you want in life?  Your thoughts have everything to do with deciding who you're going to date, the people you associate with, what movies you watch, your choice of music, whether you're feeling joyful or depressed, the career you choose and, ultimately, who you marry and your success in life. 

Everything is energy, including thoughts.  You give out bad vibes, you're gonna get back bad vibes.  You give off good vibes, then good vibes will manifest back to you.  

Today it's difficult to completely isolate oneself from all the noisy chatter and downright depressing news that keeps bombarding us but one way to counter this (and keep yourself from going nuts) is learning how to meditate.  Just find a special place where you can be alone, light a candle and put on some meditation music if you like, remove all thoughts and feel the void, the still air outside of you and the universe inside of you.  It takes a little bit of doing in order to learn how to do this but once you do, you will come back to it time and time again.  And I guarantee that you will begin to feel a new peace inside you.  

Your friends will notice the difference.  Animals and birds, trees and plants will respond to the new you and you will feel more at peace with yourself and your surroundings. 

This is what the Universe wants for all of us:
Peace on earth; Peace within us; Peace I give unto you; may you find the Peace you are looking for and, lastly, world Peace.

We have the ability to change our lives, if we choose to do so.

Choices, healing, taking charge, and they all start with you.    

Relaxation: Mindfulness, Candle Meditation, Healing, Relaxing, Zen Medit...

What Is "Natural Law?"

https://www.allaboutphilosophy.org/natural-law.htm

"Seek the Truth, Know the Truth, Speak the Truth"