Michael Stearns - Jewel (Jewel)

Michael Stearns is best known for his ambient and tranquil compositions resonating a supernatural ambience that entrances the awakening mind  into a state of unparalleled bliss.

Another way of channeling Stearns enchanting echoes crossing over our ordinarily spill of life into the unconscious realms, is to listen to his latest sound track.

Again Stearns encapsulates the mind into another world of ethereal existence.

Marie-Anne Le Clerc





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Baraka Movie Review

Baraka is a sufi word meaning - The breath of life. It is a visual film without dialect that portrays the images of iconic, spiritual and religious nuances. What takes us through this metaphysical journey will leave some questioning the meaning of life.

Scenes throughout Baraka depict the rise and fall of humanity that has been present in our ancient civilizations since the dawn of time. A shocking revelation of the corruption and destruction of man's greed for hunger and power that breeds racial intolerance and war amongst nations. The poverty and inhumane injustice that exists due to the powerful elite. The use of religious intolerance and artificial greed that rapes the earth of natural resources.

Here, we see the mass production of farmed animals, cheap slave labour, over-population and the madness of the human race racing round the clock... This is a message that is clear of a time-bomb about to explode.

Within the speculation of our earth's change that is to herald in the birth of a new era could this be an awakening call to humanity? Our ecological crisis of our earth tells us time is running short.

Baraka has a way of filtering these pivotal messages that echo the long withstanding atrocities spread throughout the history of  humanity.

Towards the end of the film there really is no final screen however, it reflects the compositions of our life be it big or small, brilliant or catastrophic. This in turn mirrors the anatomy of our world where the essence of spirit vs matter merge as one.  In return we are left with the metaphorical verse of  -"ashes to ashes and dust to dust."

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The Room

Autumn leaves of red, golden and brown. Sanguine memories cast a shade inside the feelings of old days. Spirit fills the night of swifting pools that dance in shifting colours. Vivid dreams and shadows chase the night.

Through dreams a memory is cast of a child locked in a room. There were toys to play with yet, she was imprisoned inside the room. Hours went by so young and helpless.

It was a breakthrough of spiritual illumination that took part inside the room. There were many that joined her of strange people and faces that told her they were her friends from long ago.

Many times she enjoyed these visits from her unusual friends. In time she came to see the room she was locked inside was not a prison, but a 'gift'.

To understand if it was real or fantasy the answer was clear. There were special gifts that were materialised of a strange shape and colour. These were gifts she had to hide. It was her secret she had to keep.

Until one night she grew ill and spent time in a different room. Again, she was locked inside a room. When her special friends did visit she knew that she would join them very soon.





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False Prophets - The Time Warp of the New Age.

In my time of being a spiritual seeker I have come across a wide range of New Age concepts as well as the esoteric occult knowledge that has a deep understanding of the spiritual principles of our universe.

However, there also appears to be the so-called cliche of  the blind leading the blind, as well as another one goes - wolves in sheep's clothing.

Just how many are taking us by storm since the apocalyptic view of the Mayan calendar addressed on the Dec 21st, 2012 - albeit end of time, and any other 'doom and gloom' predictions of the future.

To try to digest some of these prophecies which comes in guise in the New Age circle, I am searching for answers? The fundamental spiritual truth in all religions remains the same. The theology of this truth is theologian.

Science has prospective theories that relate to the big bang hence the notion of the alternative design of the matrix. What will occur in the future has many foretold possibilities as there are several timelines of future life possibilities. Nothing is set in concrete. Change is constant while energy and matter are forever changing particles and atoms in the multi-universe of our very small perspective of the universe.

We need to explore the highest possibility of life in the outer space of the cosmic universe. There are millions and billions of universes in the milky way that has yet to be discovered. Until then we will hear of propaganda and witness many so-called reincarnated messiahs and false prophets.




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Cats and Behaviour - A Look At The Many Faces

History and Mythology

It is not widely known where cats originated instead, they can be traced back as early as Ancient Egypt. In Ancient Egyptian mythology cats were named as 'Mau' and were highly worshiped as gods and goddesses.

 
Initially Egyptian cats were a wild breed used for domesticated purposes later  graduating into religious icon's that represented fertility and were used for protection of the souls journey into the afterlife. Great statues were placed in temples set nearby burial chambers. Mummified cats were especially popular and remain to be found in the artifact remains of the Egyptian tombs.

Although contrary to the beliefs of the early Egyptians there has been much superstition surrounding the growing mythology on cats. Witchcraft and satanic rituals believed to be associated with the occult and black magic remains shrouded in mystery, whereby witches with black cats were looked upon as evil. Black cats were seen as their familiars.

This predates back to the early Christian era aka the medieval times where witches were hunted and burnt alive. In medieval folklore seeing a black cat was a symbolic meaning of bad luck. Superstitions continue to this day portending these mysterious creatures as ill omens.

Cats being quiet and stealthy creatures create an air of mystery. Though studies show that a cat's behaviour can vary and be quite unpredictable at times. A little psychology goes a long way in finding cues, distinct moods and attitudes. A cat's most prominent feature of expression is thought to be of body language followed by vocal tones and facial expression. 

Behavioural differences depend on upbringing factors such as the environment, socialization and time of weaning. Unless your cat is tame it will not be suitable for domestic households. Feral cats for example are aggressive and wild and will not tolerate humans.  Wild cats learn at an early age from their mother in protecting and fending themselves away from predators.

Other behaviour such as rolling over and exposing the stomach is a submissive sign meaning trust. Purring is a sign of contentment though do not count on it. Purring can also mean other underlying issues that are not necessarily pleasant. For example a cat may be in pain or stressed yet, still purrs. All cats have different personalities and with time through the development of bonding you will learn to discover the personality of your cat and how she/he behaves.

Tails are another way of communication. Flicking the tail is an angry sign whilst holding the tail upright signals your cat is relaxed. Cats may appear to be intelligent as well as sensitive by highly reacting to stress in the environment. 

Whiskers and ears folded back show a cat ill at ease. Sight and smell are highly developed and all play a role in behaviour especially where territorial issues are involved. 

Feral cats behave differently in the wild and have been observed largely mimicking the behaviour of their ancestors. Over time as more research is advanced no doubt we will learn further knowledge in the behaviour of our felines.

Source:
http://www.petfriendly.co.za/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=218:cats-in-history-and-mythology&catid=95:articles&Itemid=169
http://www.best-cat-art.com/cat-psychology.html

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