Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Sleight of hand


sleight (slt)
n.
1. Deftness; dexterity.
2. A clever or skillful trick or deception; an artifice or stratagem.

[Middle English, alteration of sleahthe, from Old Norse slgdh, from slgr, sly.]



in·no·cent (n-snt)
adj.
1. Uncorrupted by evil, malice, or wrongdoing; sinless
2. a. Not experienced or worldly; naive. b. Betraying or suggesting no deception or guile; artless.

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Deep Sea


Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Common sense


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The name OM can be split into three letters: A, U, and M. That is why it is often written AUM. The entire Mandukya Upanishad expounds the meaning of OM. There it divides OM into four stages: A, U, M and anagata, or the one that is beyond verbal pronunciation. A is the beginning of all sounds. Every language begins with the letter A or “ah.” A is pronounced by simply opening the mouth and making a sound. That sound is produced in the throat where the tongue is rooted. So audible sound begins with A. Then as the sound comes forward between the tongue and the palate up to the lips U or “oo” is produced. Then closing the lips produces the M. So the creation is A, the preservation is U and the culmination is M. So A-U-M includes the entire process of sound, and all other sounds are contained in it. Thus, OM is the origin, or seed, from which all other sounds and words come. In other words, OM is dormant in all other words.

(taken from "The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali" by Swami Satchidananda, Portion on Contemplation, Sutra #27)



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smell

Peppermint, Mentha piperita: Useful in treating headaches, muscle aches, digestive disorders such as slow digestion, indigestion, and flatulence.

For more information please read Peppermint, Mentha piperita by Dennis Willmont


Eucalyptus, Eucalyptus globulus or Eucalyptus radiata : Helpful in treating respiratory problems, such as coughs, colds, and asthma. Also helps to boost the immune system, and relieve muscle tension.

For more information please read Eucalyptus, Eucalyptus globulus by Dennis Willmont

Ylang Ylang, Cananga odorata : Helps one to relax, and can reduce muscle tension. Good antidepressant.

For more information please read Ylang Ylang, Cananga odorata by Dennis Willmont


Geranium Pelargonium graveolens : Helps to balance hormones in women, good for balancing the skin. Can be both relaxing and uplifting, as well as antidepressant.

For more information please read Geranium, Pelargonium graveolens by Dennis Willmont


Lavender(Lavandula angustifolia): Relaxing, and also useful in treating wounds, burns, and skin care.

For more information please read Lavender, Lavendula angustifolia by David Crow, L.Ac.

Lavender(Lavandula vera) : Helps to balance hormones in women, good for balancing the skin. Can be both relaxing and uplifting, as well as antidepressant.

For more information please read Lavender, Lavendula vera by Dennis Willmont


Lemon, Citrus limon : Very uplifting, yet relaxing. Helpful in treating wounds, infections, and house cleaning and deodorizing.


Clary Sage, Salvia sclarea: Natural pain killer, helpful s in treating muscular aches and pains. Very relaxing, and can help with insomnia. Also very helpful in balancing hormones.
Tea Tree, Melaleuca alternifolia : A natural anti fungal oil, good for treating all sorts of fungal infections including vaginal yeast infections, jock itch, athletes foot, and ringworm. Also helps to boost the immune system.
Roman Chamomile, Anthemus nobilis : Very relaxing, and can help with sleeplessness and anxiety. Also good for muscle aches and tension. Useful in treating wounds and infection.
Rosemary, Rosmarinus officinalis: Very stimulating and uplifting, good to help mental stimulation as well as to stimulate the immune system. Very good for muscle aches and tension. Stimulating to the digestive system.

Monday, May 16, 2011

The essence is at ease



Don't Think Twice, It's Alright

It ain't no use to sit and wonder why, babe
It don't matter, anyhow
And it ain't no use to sit and wonder why, babe
If you don't know by now
When your rooster crows at the breaks of dawn
Look out your window and I'll be gone
You're the reason I'm traveling on
Don't think twice, it's all right.

It ain't no use in turning on your light, babe
That light I never knowed
And it ain't no use in turning on your light, babe
I'm on the dark side of the road
But I wish there was somethin' you would do or say
To try and make me change my mind and stay
We never did too much talking anyway
So don't think twice, it's all right.

It ain't no use in calling out my name, gal
Like you never done before
It ain't no use in calling out my name, gal
I can't hear you any more
I'm a-thinking and a-wond'rin' walking down the road
I once loved a woman, a child I'm told
I give her my heart but she wanted my soul
Don't think twice, it's all right.

So long honey, babe
Where I'm bound, I can't tell
Goodbye's too good a word, babe
So I'll just say fare thee well
I ain't saying you treated me unkind
You could have done better but I don't mind
You just kinda wasted my precious time
But don't think twice, it's all right.
-Bob Dylan





Talking or silent, moving, unmoving, the essence is at ease.
The essence is at ease: that is the key word. The essence is at ease:
that is the key statement.
Do whatsoever you are doing, but at the deepest core remain at ease,
cool, calm, centered.