Spiritual Enlightenment... The Damnedest Thing

The heretic in me just can't wait to post this about Jed McKenna. We have read these books several times and have to admit that the first time through was a bit discombobulating. You will be transformed for the reading... and in a good way. If you are invested in the GURU business or New Age Philosophy... you will be like some of our friends and treat us as a bio-hazard and keep your distance. And I think this is really the purpose of these books. Not to make people friendless, but to dynamite ANY notions of Spirituality, Reality and Truth that has not been stripped bare, like bleached bones in the desert sun.

These books are fun and transformative and take the reader well beyond the warm and fuzzy concepts found throughout the New Age arena. Jed McKenna is a pen-name and most people believe that they are written be spiritual teacher Adyashanti. We have viewed many of Adyashantis videos and like them very much and can see where he could be Jed McKenna... perhaps we will never know but it is only interesting and not really important who wrote it... just what it says and how it impacts humanity for the better. Here is a fantastic video interview of Adyashanti for your in-joyment

Einstein Debunked?

Like you, I did not realize that Albert Einstein needed to be 'debunked'. The icon of modern, scientific achievement surely must be beyond questioning? Alan Watt has some interesting info to share about a lot things that make sense at a certain level of understanding and openess. If you are new to any material from Alan Watt (Not to be confused with the deceased '60's hippie philosopher Alan Watts), you can look him up on YouTube. In the spirit of questioning ALL things that we, as a culture, have accepted as true... Even I found what he says about Albert Einstein extremely difficult to accept. However, 4 things I have learned over the years that have allowed this alternative view, of the great mind called "Einstein", to take some roots, are as follows:

1. Light does not travel.  HUH???   Walter Russell (see www.philosophy.org) claims that light does not "travel". This from a man who mastered all of the arts; music, painting, sculpture, architecture, and science with NO... Zero... education or formal training!!! and he has left us an exhaustive accounting of his tireless workings... the guy was no slouch! If it does not travel, then using its speed as 'The' universal constant is useless and the evidence through the field of quantum physics proves its inaccuracies by all of the unexplained contradictions that surround that theory.

The God Fractal...

Inspiring to see consciousness expressing through the younger generations.

"Thy will must be being done"

Consciousness, Health, and Restoring Faith...

We received this email today from Bob Stevens. The truth in his words are worthy of your attention here. You can review more of his work by clicking on the Mastery Systems link in the right column. We have reviewed much of his work over the years. He has studied one of our favorite teachers Neville Goddard and has masterfully incorporated his teaching into his works. We have never attended any of Bob's workshops, although would have liked to. "I AM called to share the wisdom I have gleaned about Herbal and Natural Healing. To do so requires me to stay with my Truth, our Body/Mind/Spirit is all one and must be supported as ONE. Here is a short version of my awakening…   I noticed something early on in the 70’s, which has taken me years to fully understand.   Any outside remedy only works IF the individual is in agreement with their health, wealth, and success. For years I marveled and struggled with the 1000’s of examples where 50% of my clients would transform quickly with the health upgrades, 50% would not.   Since this was not anywhere close to an acceptable success ratio, I kept looking deeper. What I found is Consciousness is the root Cause of every situation in Health, Wealth, Relationships, and All Life Situations....

Balloon Madness...

Here is a nifty collage of our pictures and videos of the Albuquerque Balloon Festival. InJoy!

Lumination on Steroids!

As much as the "Mass Ascension" brought us into a giddy mind of awe and wonder, the "Evening Glow" and "After Glow" blew our greatly expanded brains into oblivion. This is an evening event that starts at sunset and suddenly hundreds of balloons begin to come to life and rise up in the dark. This was so exciting that we ran back to the Merka-Bus to get warmer clothes, a little wine and a snack. Not much time for the snacks as we couldn't stop taking pictures. You are walking around and underneath these giant shapes and colors with the occasional eruption of volcanic fire and light coming from the burners that are the engines of the monsters. A voice over the loudspeaker would countdown and suddenly hundreds of dark balloons burst to life in sound, light and fury!... it's overwhelming!

Then came the "After Glow" fireworks display. WOW! We were wandering around the launch field under the glowing behemoths when they all started coming down. We stopped and put down a blanket and in about 15 minutes all the balloons were down and we find that we are right in front of the two areas of fireworks launch, which are perpendicular to each other.  We hope the pictures and videos give you at least a little bit of an idea of what it was like... but there is really no way to capture the whole of the experience.

The next morning the wind calmed just enough to start a mass ascension and we were downwind from the launch field, in the Merka-Bus, waking up to the sound of balloon burners. When we arrived to the RV parking field on Friday we followed the signs and waited in a long line to register. It was very organized and it wasn't long before a volunteer guide lead us to our spot among 3,000 other RV's. Our guide lead us to... get this!... the second row from the front and closest to the launch field!!!  So, the balloons are launching and floating right over our heads as we make a little hot beverage and toast. Some of the balloons landed in the RV parking area... which used to be the launch field years ago.

One word of advise... Do whatever you can to get there next year. seriously!!!!!

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Awe and Wonder...

If you have forgotten what it is like to have the Awe and Wonder that you felt when you were a child, then you must experience the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta, in New Mexico. As it happened... we were visiting our good friends in Santa Fe when they mentioned this festival was starting the next weekend and we couldn't wait to jump into it!

This is the largest Hot Air Balloon gathering in the world and the most photographed event on the planet... with over 500 registered balloonists all take off in a carefully orchestrated launch event called "The Mass Ascension" that starts in the dark wee hours of the morning and lasts for several hours. This event  is 10 days long and the Mass ascension will bring an estimated 80,000 people to watch.

We arrived on Friday with the event starting on Saturday in our "Merka-Bus" with car in tow and joined a rally of over 6,000 RV'ers all within walking distance of the Launch Field. No hook-ups. Everyone "dry-camping" and there to enjoy the excitement and friendliness that only such an event can evoke. It truly brings out the best in people!

It brings back the feelings of being at the very first Space Shuttle lift-off where a million people gathered to witness the very best of Man's technological achievement. And here we were, in the dark, with 80,000 people walking around among 500 balloons that were slowly coming to life. It is a Slow-Motion event and these balloons are HUGE! You can walk in between them and right up to the gondola's (baskets the passengers stand in) and be overwhelmed with AWE & Wonder. Our faces hurt from smiling! When they are leared for take-off by the "Referee", they slowely rise and drift UP, UP and AWAY! It is SURREAL... And we trust that you will InJoy these pictures:

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No Way to Know...

There is no way to know-your-way out of this current reality... The only knowledge that is possible, is self knowledge. It is not possible to know any more than self, and that is true on every level of creation and every dimension of the Imagination. This includes ascended masters and etheric beings, and Aliens, who seem to be greater than what we believe that we are. We are made 'Grasshoppers in a land of Giants' but at the end of the day, only one thing is actually happening and that is that consciousness is seeking its own self-definition.

For some time now, I have been suspicious about science and it's limitations, particularly when it comes to the mind. I found this video the other day and I like the way this topic is presented here. I think you will as well.... and you can't beat the presenter's credentials.

YOGA Inspiration from Disabled Vet...

The power of yoga on the Body/Mind system should never be underestimated. I employed a lot of yoga instructors in my past occupation and when I was freed from it, I actually had time to start exploring yoga regularly. The first instructor that I started working, was a tiny, Vietnamese woman who was like a liquid human, physically, and her story fits well as additional evidence for the following inspirational video. Before she was a Yoga instructor, she was an engineer for manufacturing company. She grew up in Vietnam and was intelligent and driven to succeed. After years of success in that field, she woke up one day with the doctors telling her she needed both knees replaced. The cartilage was completely deteriorated and according to them, irreparable. Years of poor eating habits and lifestyle had taken their toll on her only 50 year old body. Surgery was the ONLY option according to the doctors. She knew better and looked for alternatives, then found Yoga. She did Yoga obbsesively and got to the point where she could do 6 Bikram (the hot yoga) in one day! Her knees are completely healed, without surgery or ANY medical intervention. Her doctors dismissed her recovery and just said they must have misdiagnosed it. HA!!!!! I have written more about Yoga click here http://lifestyleluminaries.blogspot.com/p/real-yoga.html

YOGA HEALS! Period!
YOGA is Union
YOGA is Health

DO it!

The following video is FANTASTIC. This disabled veteran went from 300 lbs, unable to walk unaded, depressed, given up... to standing on his head!!!!

A Beautiful Madness!

OK... It feel like Christmas! I received this list from Bill but could not find it on their website and wanted an easy place for all of you out there to access it. Thank You Joan and Bill!!!! The list below is over 700! youtube videos that are by far the best Revelation of Truth in form and expression that we have had the privilege to witness. We are listing them here because we could not find them on their website http://hiddenmeanings.com and encourage everyone to visit there and make a donation to support them!!! at www.Paypal.com  or http://www.hiddenmeanings.com/donation.html We have only just begun to explore these videos and can't wait to view them all! You can click on the title and it will take you directly to the video. To see the entire list, click  Read More at the bottom of the post. THE ZODIAC-COSMIC INFLUENCES
Zodiac & The Bible	Zodiac	4
The Zodiacal Clock	Zodiac	16
Uranus And Aquarius	Zodiac	24
Uranus And The Chakras	Zodiac	34
Let's Talk About The Zodiac	Zodiac	89
Symbols In The Sky	Zodiac	104
Headache From The Stars	Zodiac	181
Astrology In Christianity	Zodiac	216
Aquarius: What Aquarius Means To You	Zodiac	277
Aquarius: What Aquarius Means To You Part 2	Zodiac	280
Astrology In The New Tstament	Zodiac	294
Pluto Is Ready	Zodiac	337
Aquarius Cant Stop Bad Guys	Zodiac	342
Plutonic Violence	Zodiac	343
Uranus: All About It	Zodiac	433
Aquarius: Doorway To Aquarius	Zodiac	539
Uranus And Your Body	Zodiac	792
Stars Are Speaking	Zodiac	828
Let Them Be For Signs	Zodiac	870
Roasted Lamb	Zodiac	878
ASTROLOGY
Aquarius	Constellations	2
Virgo	Constellations	4
Libra	Constellations	5
Scorpio	Constellations	8
Capricorn	Constellations	10
Pisces The Fish	Constellations	12
Aries	Constellations	13
Taurus	Constellations	15
Sagittarius 1	Constellations	15
Sagittarius 2	Constellations	19
Gemini	Constellations	36
Leo	Constellations	177
Cancer	Constellations	844

The Bible is all about the Mind...

Today we are posting this video from Bill Donahue... LOVE this guy!!!! Just happened across it on youtube and love his understanding and his common sense... and his PASSION!.

We have come to our own understanding of this through the teachings of Neville. A good place to start creating a different picture in your mind about the stories in the Bible is http://i-am.cc/Neville/lesson_1.htm.

One must remember that the Bible is written in a very unique way. It will reflect the mind of the reader. In other words, it means different things to readers in different levels of consciousness. The left-brained literalists see it in the only way they can... with horrendous results.

Watch this video and InJoy a quantum leap in understanding perhaps one of the most important books in history.

Find Out for Yourself!

The video below is a good example of why one must "find out for themselves". We can share with you that based on our experience with chlorine dioxide, that the story described therein is VERY likely to be true. Now, chlorine dioxide is also known as MMS as coined by Jim Humble, www.jimhumble.biz and is created when sodium chlorite is activated with food acid such as citric acid. This is a VERY controversial subject because any substance that costs pennies per dose and can really CURE a zillion things, is bound to come up against some formidable resistance from big-pharma and big-medicine. You can read more on our post, Something Dangerously Useful.

It is sad that the International Red Cross would lie and cover up this important discovery... but there it is!

A Day in the Life...

So... it has come to our attention that many people are curious about our lifestyle and would like some in-sight  into how we live. Perhaps that should be a new and separate blog? I tried that once a few years ago and quickly got tired of it... I am not as interested in our life as you may be. So perhaps we will just make a page dedicated to it and try to display it there.

This post is dedicated to our day of June 16th 2014. It was a beautiful morning and forecast, so we decided to drive the car from our motor-coach in Boulder, CO, to Rocky Mountain National Park and take Trail Ridge Rd. west out of the park. It is the highest, continuous paved road in North America. 11 miles over 11,000 feet! and topping out at over 13,000 feet! Above the tree line with STUNNING views of the highest peaks in the Rockies. On the west end of the road, we dropped way down to Milner Pass at 10,500 ft. and took the picture at The Great Divide. We continued south toward Granby and before we exited the Park, we saw herds of Elk and some majestic males. A very nice drive south took us to Winter Park Resort for some coffee and window shopping before we found our way home.

YouTube with Ann White, Founder, Creating Calm Network

Here we are LIVE from Boulder, Colorado, being interviewed by Ann White... Lots of cool, conscious topics to think about!

Power Through Experience...

“a veritable San Andreas Fault in the American psyche: the personality’s wish to have power over experience, to control all events and consequences, and the soul’s wish to have power through experience, no matter what that may be.”

Whyte, David. The Heart Aroused: Poetry and the Preservation of the Soul in Corporate America. New York: Doubleday, 1994. 1-30.

Here is a link to a great summary of a wonderful book, especially for any of us seekers who are, or have been, in the work-world. http://www.shkaminski.com/Classes/Readings/Whyte.htm

The above quote is very revealing and explains a lot about the 'Why are we here?' question. It is easy to see the truth of this quote in all aspects of life, modern or ancient. This, again, outlines the prodigal purpose of life. Read our earlier post on The Prodigal Son http://lifestyleluminaries.blogspot.com/2013/12/the-prodigal-son.html

Our personality/intellect/thinking-mind loves the idea of controlling everything but the overriding and overpowering desire of the soul always seems to get its way. We may think we want something but the soul wants the greater power, through experience, that may have nothing to do with what we think. Ever notice that in your life?

Join us Che' & Tim) in a poetic discussion of life's intriguing journey through the world of work and corporate america and the preservation and elevation of our soul's "work in progress" on our RADIO SHOW on the Creating Calm Broadcast Network at www.lifestyleluminaries.creatingcalmnetwork.com