The matters of the heart and feeling are of the most importance. They are both unquantifiable and profound. They affect the way in which we perceive, live and act. Not being able to quantify a subjective experience does not mean that science cannot break it down into its elements or measure its occurrence, because we know science can. What unquantifiable really means is that no unit can be assigned to that experience to make it comparable to that of another.
Love can be magnificent or painful, but no one would know except the person who is experiencing it. For those who have not encountered love, It is as impossible as trying to taste an imaginary apple. However, to not experience love would be to not experience life, because there are many types of love that we often ignore. The love between a mother and a child. The love between siblings. The love between partners. The love between Mother Earth and Mankind. The love between soul and the Supreme Soul. All are examples of love but the difference is in intensity and permanence.
The intensity and permanence of love takes the highest importance in all of philosophy, religion and spirituality. The question religion poses is, "How can I break through this barrier of false loves, and achieve a state of everlasting love and happiness called bliss?". The answer religion gives is simple: to go to the source of Love within ourselves and merge into it. The source of love is known by many names such as God, Ram, Allah, Waheguru, Jehovah. However, going beyond the limitations of linguistics, it is in the end the same Supreme Universality. By realising this infinite ocean of love within us, the rivers of our finite emotions and knowledge merge into this greater Supreme Universality and no longer do our emotions run wild.
The individual consciousness merges with the universal consciousness, and in this union of mind and matter, the subject's true identity of the soul is merged with the infinite identity of the Supreme Soul. The subject then gains an awareness of the effects of their actions on other people and themselves. It is in this awareness that they are able to avoid the negative consequences of their actions which bring pain and suffering. So long as this connection to the Source of Love remains, the subject shall remain intuitive, blissful and heart-centred.
Wednesday 30 December 2009
The matters of the heart
The matters of the heart and feeling are of the most importance. They are both unquantifiable and profound. They affect the way in which we perceive, live and act. Not being able to quantify a subjective experience does not mean that science cannot break it down into its elements or measure its occurrence, because we know science can. What unquantifiable really means is that no unit can be assigned to that experience to make it comparable to that of another.
Love can be magnificent or painful, but no one would know except the person who is experiencing it. For those who have not encountered love, It is as impossible as trying to taste an imaginary apple. However, to not experience love would be to not experience life, because there are many types of love that we often ignore. The love between a mother and a child. The love between siblings. The love between partners. The love between Mother Earth and Mankind. The love between soul and the Supreme Soul. All are examples of love but the difference is in intensity and permanence.
The intensity and permanence of love takes the highest importance in all of philosophy, religion and spirituality. The question religion poses is, "How can I break through this barrier of false loves, and achieve a state of everlasting love and happiness called bliss?". The answer religion gives is simple: to go to the source of Love within ourselves and merge into it. The source of love is known by many names such as God, Ram, Allah, Waheguru, Jehovah. However, going beyond the limitations of linguistics, it is in the end the same Supreme Universality. By realising this infinite ocean of love within us, the rivers of our finite emotions and knowledge merge into this greater Supreme Universality and no longer do our emotions run wild.
The individual consciousness merges with the universal consciousness, and in this union of mind and matter, the subject's true identity of the soul is merged with the infinite identity of the Supreme Soul. The subject then gains an awareness of the effects of their actions on other people and themselves. It is in this awareness that they are able to avoid the negative consequences of their actions which bring pain and suffering. So long as this connection to the Source of Love remains, the subject shall remain intuitive, blissful and heart-centred.
Love can be magnificent or painful, but no one would know except the person who is experiencing it. For those who have not encountered love, It is as impossible as trying to taste an imaginary apple. However, to not experience love would be to not experience life, because there are many types of love that we often ignore. The love between a mother and a child. The love between siblings. The love between partners. The love between Mother Earth and Mankind. The love between soul and the Supreme Soul. All are examples of love but the difference is in intensity and permanence.
The intensity and permanence of love takes the highest importance in all of philosophy, religion and spirituality. The question religion poses is, "How can I break through this barrier of false loves, and achieve a state of everlasting love and happiness called bliss?". The answer religion gives is simple: to go to the source of Love within ourselves and merge into it. The source of love is known by many names such as God, Ram, Allah, Waheguru, Jehovah. However, going beyond the limitations of linguistics, it is in the end the same Supreme Universality. By realising this infinite ocean of love within us, the rivers of our finite emotions and knowledge merge into this greater Supreme Universality and no longer do our emotions run wild.
The individual consciousness merges with the universal consciousness, and in this union of mind and matter, the subject's true identity of the soul is merged with the infinite identity of the Supreme Soul. The subject then gains an awareness of the effects of their actions on other people and themselves. It is in this awareness that they are able to avoid the negative consequences of their actions which bring pain and suffering. So long as this connection to the Source of Love remains, the subject shall remain intuitive, blissful and heart-centred.
Quote of the Day - Song of the Soul
People may get tired listening to different songs because they have a beginning and an end, but when you listen to song of your soul you will never tire, because it has no beginning and no end.
Quote of the Day - Song of the Soul
People may get tired listening to different songs because they have a beginning and an end, but when you listen to song of your soul you will never tire, because it has no beginning and no end.
Sunday 27 December 2009
Reality is a paradox
Reality is a paradox, for in order to gain we must let go, and in order to create our future we must let go of our past, and in order to make progress we must be still, and in order to get to something we must get to nothing, and in order to be powerful we must be humble, and in order to accept we must listen, and in order to see infinity without we must see infinity within.
By Guru's Grace - 23rd of April 2009
Quote of the Day - Pride
"You should be proud of your way of life, but don’t let that pride get in the way of seeing God in every way of life"
Reality is a paradox
Reality is a paradox, for in order to gain we must let go, and in order to create our future we must let go of our past, and in order to make progress we must be still, and in order to get to something we must get to nothing, and in order to be powerful we must be humble, and in order to accept we must listen, and in order to see infinity without we must see infinity within.
By Guru's Grace - 23rd of April 2009
Quote of the Day - Pride
"You should be proud of your way of life, but don’t let that pride get in the way of seeing God in every way of life"
Saturday 26 December 2009
From Life to Bliss
To have a life one must live,
To live, one must experience,
To experience, one must experiment,
To experiment, one must be fearless,
To be fearless, one must be Divine,
To be Divine, one must realise the soul,
To realise the soul, one must surrender,
To surrender, one must become nothing,
To become nothing, one must let go,
To let go, one must be at peace,
To be at peace, one must be blissful,
To be blissful is to have a life.
By Guru's Grace - JHBSK
From Life to Bliss
To have a life one must live,
To live, one must experience,
To experience, one must experiment,
To experiment, one must be fearless,
To be fearless, one must be Divine,
To be Divine, one must realise the soul,
To realise the soul, one must surrender,
To surrender, one must become nothing,
To become nothing, one must let go,
To let go, one must be at peace,
To be at peace, one must be blissful,
To be blissful is to have a life.
By Guru's Grace - JHBSK
Quote of the Day - Sadhana
"The day your don’t do your Sadhana, is a day you lose your self"
By Yogi Bhajan
Quote of the Day - Sadhana
"The day your don’t do your Sadhana, is a day you lose your self"
By Yogi Bhajan
Tuesday 22 December 2009
The beauty of life is that it's unpredictable
The beauty of life is that it's unpredictable, it's creative and it's continually changing. You have two choices, you can go with the flow, or you can try and go against it. Trying to go against it just causes stress, because you cannot control the flow of life as much as you want to. The first option is the only real option, because you're accepting to be a part of that flow which you cannot control. Sometimes the flow gives you happiness, sometimes it gives you challenges, but what is certain is that the flow goes on and therefore, we must go on flowing. What is missing is a technology to help us get through the challenges life presents and a technology to foresee the changes that are coming, so that we're better equipped to deal with them. What is missing is self-acceptance and intuition. When you have those keys, then life is no longer unpredictable, it’s actually very clear, and you have the mental capacity to walk through life's challenges joyfully, gracefully and humbly.
The beauty of life is that it's unpredictable
The beauty of life is that it's unpredictable, it's creative and it's continually changing. You have two choices, you can go with the flow, or you can try and go against it. Trying to go against it just causes stress, because you cannot control the flow of life as much as you want to. The first option is the only real option, because you're accepting to be a part of that flow which you cannot control. Sometimes the flow gives you happiness, sometimes it gives you challenges, but what is certain is that the flow goes on and therefore, we must go on flowing. What is missing is a technology to help us get through the challenges life presents and a technology to foresee the changes that are coming, so that we're better equipped to deal with them. What is missing is self-acceptance and intuition. When you have those keys, then life is no longer unpredictable, it’s actually very clear, and you have the mental capacity to walk through life's challenges joyfully, gracefully and humbly.
Quote of the Day
"If I choose something, I'm stupid,
If I choose nothing, I'm lazy,
If I give up choice itself to allow the Infinite to choose through me, I'm wise."
If I choose nothing, I'm lazy,
If I give up choice itself to allow the Infinite to choose through me, I'm wise."
By Guru's Grace - 21/12/09
Quote of the Day
"If I choose something, I'm stupid,
If I choose nothing, I'm lazy,
If I give up choice itself to allow the Infinite to choose through me, I'm wise."
If I choose nothing, I'm lazy,
If I give up choice itself to allow the Infinite to choose through me, I'm wise."
By Guru's Grace - 21/12/09
Monday 21 December 2009
Life Explained with Two Wolves
TWO WOLVES
One evening an old Cherokee (Native American) told his grandson about a battle that goes on inside people. He said:
"My son, the battle is between two wolves inside us all...
...one is Evil - It is anger, envy, jealousy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority and ego...
...The other is Good - It is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion and faith."
The grandson thought about it for a minute and then asked his grandfather:
"Which wolf wins?"
The old Cherokee simply replied, "The one you feed."
One evening an old Cherokee (Native American) told his grandson about a battle that goes on inside people. He said:
"My son, the battle is between two wolves inside us all...
...one is Evil - It is anger, envy, jealousy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority and ego...
...The other is Good - It is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion and faith."
The grandson thought about it for a minute and then asked his grandfather:
"Which wolf wins?"
The old Cherokee simply replied, "The one you feed."
Life Explained with Two Wolves
TWO WOLVES
One evening an old Cherokee (Native American) told his grandson about a battle that goes on inside people. He said:
"My son, the battle is between two wolves inside us all...
...one is Evil - It is anger, envy, jealousy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority and ego...
...The other is Good - It is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion and faith."
The grandson thought about it for a minute and then asked his grandfather:
"Which wolf wins?"
The old Cherokee simply replied, "The one you feed."
One evening an old Cherokee (Native American) told his grandson about a battle that goes on inside people. He said:
"My son, the battle is between two wolves inside us all...
...one is Evil - It is anger, envy, jealousy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority and ego...
...The other is Good - It is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion and faith."
The grandson thought about it for a minute and then asked his grandfather:
"Which wolf wins?"
The old Cherokee simply replied, "The one you feed."
Friday 11 December 2009
Book Launch for Spiritual Poetry: A Disciple's Journey
Myself and my brother have now officially launched our poetry book "Spiritual Poetry: A Disciple's Journey" which contains 108 poems to inspire you in your life. These poems have been written over eight years and capture our personal spiritual journey on the path of Sikh Dharma. The poems cover various topics relating to many aspects and challenges in life including love, pain, death, success, union, happiness and many more.
You may preview the book, or purchase it right away from Amazon.co.uk (£8.99 - if you're in the UK) or Amazon.com ($12.63 - if you're in the US).
However, if you would like the opportunity to meet us, ask us questions and get a signed copy of the book, we are having a book launch in London on Friday 18th December 2009. Details are below:
Time: 19:00 – 21:00
Location: St Ethelburgas Centre, 8 Bishopsgate, London EC2N 4AG (5mins walk from Bank or Liverpool Street tube station)
If you would like to come please confirm your attendance by sending us an email or confirming on Facebook. Please come along, we would love to meet you all.
Sat Naam.
In the Divine We Dwell,
Jasdeep and Onkardeep.
You may preview the book, or purchase it right away from Amazon.co.uk (£8.99 - if you're in the UK) or Amazon.com ($12.63 - if you're in the US).
However, if you would like the opportunity to meet us, ask us questions and get a signed copy of the book, we are having a book launch in London on Friday 18th December 2009. Details are below:
Time: 19:00 – 21:00
Location: St Ethelburgas Centre, 8 Bishopsgate, London EC2N 4AG (5mins walk from Bank or Liverpool Street tube station)
If you would like to come please confirm your attendance by sending us an email or confirming on Facebook. Please come along, we would love to meet you all.
Sat Naam.
In the Divine We Dwell,
Jasdeep and Onkardeep.
Book Launch for Spiritual Poetry: A Disciple's Journey
Myself and my brother have now officially launched our poetry book "Spiritual Poetry: A Disciple's Journey" which contains 108 poems to inspire you in your life. These poems have been written over eight years and capture our personal spiritual journey on the path of Sikh Dharma. The poems cover various topics relating to many aspects and challenges in life including love, pain, death, success, union, happiness and many more.
You may preview the book, or purchase it right away from Amazon.co.uk (£8.99 - if you're in the UK) or Amazon.com ($12.63 - if you're in the US).
However, if you would like the opportunity to meet us, ask us questions and get a signed copy of the book, we are having a book launch in London on Friday 18th December 2009. Details are below:
Time: 19:00 – 21:00
Location: St Ethelburgas Centre, 8 Bishopsgate, London EC2N 4AG (5mins walk from Bank or Liverpool Street tube station)
If you would like to come please confirm your attendance by sending us an email or confirming on Facebook. Please come along, we would love to meet you all.
Sat Naam.
In the Divine We Dwell,
Jasdeep and Onkardeep.
You may preview the book, or purchase it right away from Amazon.co.uk (£8.99 - if you're in the UK) or Amazon.com ($12.63 - if you're in the US).
However, if you would like the opportunity to meet us, ask us questions and get a signed copy of the book, we are having a book launch in London on Friday 18th December 2009. Details are below:
Time: 19:00 – 21:00
Location: St Ethelburgas Centre, 8 Bishopsgate, London EC2N 4AG (5mins walk from Bank or Liverpool Street tube station)
If you would like to come please confirm your attendance by sending us an email or confirming on Facebook. Please come along, we would love to meet you all.
Sat Naam.
In the Divine We Dwell,
Jasdeep and Onkardeep.
Friday 23 October 2009
Wednesday 9 September 2009
Check your cell phone radiation says EWG
A new study by the Environmental Working Group, or EWG, has analysed how much radiation each mobile phone emits and also released a guide on the top 8 tips to reduce mobile phone/cell phone radiation exposure. Using this database, you can make better informed buying decisions about your next mobile phone. Although the exact model of your phone may not be listed e.g. Sony Ericsson W995 or Nokia N97, you can always check the previous model in the series to get a rough idea of the radiation emission. Also, you can add a widget, like below, to your website so that others may quickly find out how much radiation their phone emits:
It's better to be safe than be sorry, and prevention is better than cure!
It's better to be safe than be sorry, and prevention is better than cure!
Check your cell phone radiation says EWG
A new study by the Environmental Working Group, or EWG, has analysed how much radiation each mobile phone emits and also released a guide on the top 8 tips to reduce mobile phone/cell phone radiation exposure. Using this database, you can make better informed buying decisions about your next mobile phone. Although the exact model of your phone may not be listed e.g. Sony Ericsson W995 or Nokia N97, you can always check the previous model in the series to get a rough idea of the radiation emission. Also, you can add a widget, like below, to your website so that others may quickly find out how much radiation their phone emits:
It's better to be safe than be sorry, and prevention is better than cure!
It's better to be safe than be sorry, and prevention is better than cure!
Tuesday 8 September 2009
My Thoughts on the Coming of the Age of Aquarius
Sunday, 11th of November 2012 will mark the beginning of the Age of Aquarius, an age of experience and wisdom. There has already been a lot written about this cataclysmic event, however I just wanted to add my three pence.
The whole story of the Aquarian Age starts with computers - the very piece of technology you're reading this article on. Computers have shrunk the world so that everyone is always connected to each other and can communicate to each other irrespective of time and space. Computers have, in other words, created a global consciousness. However, one problem is that computers are getting faster and faster, and more and more information is being processed by them and us. More information means more stress on our central nervous system. More stress on our central nervous system means more diseases and psychosis becomes prevalent, simply because our nerves are too weak and cannot process all this information.
And now for the big upcoming problem. I can predict that within the next few years the next quantum leap in computing speed will happen. Computers will be faster in a few years time than anyone could have ever imagined today; not just a few hundred times faster, but millions of times faster. This means that computers will be able to process much more information, and who will have to interpret all this information and use it? We will! But we are not wired up to be able to deal with this amount of information and therefore the whole world will go berserk within the next two generations and start seeking ways to help them 'deal' with it all.
So why would the world allow this to happen if everyone knows we cannot deal with so much information? The answer is competitive advantage. Being able to process more information is a massive competitive advantage to businesses and governments, so why would businesses not replace their fleet of 'slow' computers with the new shiny range of supercomputers? Of course they would, but no one will be able to predict the effect this will have on the people of the world. The incredible stresses which will be put upon the minds and the bodies of the people are simply unfathomable. But as soon as these computers are invented and brought to market, it will be too late. The effects of this technological advancement cannot be reversed.
You see its a catch-22 situation. Even though at work you'll be under massive amounts of stress, you cannot afford to just leave work otherwise you'll become homeless because you can't pay your mortgage. And many people will go homeless, because they are forced to leave work or go insane. The governments will not know what to do, the companies will not know what to do, the people will not know what to do. Aeroplanes will fall from the sky from information overloaded pilots, the roads will become dangerous because masses of people will just lose control of their cars since they will be too much in their thoughts, masses of people will commit suicide than deal with it all, there will be suffering and unrest everywhere, globally! It will be as if there has been a third world-war, only no-one will kill anybody else but themselves.
People will try to find a way out, but there will be no easy solutions. Millions of people will begin to practice meditation, yoga and other spiritual technologies to get back control of their minds and to flush out the subconscious thoughts. This way of life will become integrated into people's everyday life because there's no other way to deal with it all, the choice is either to do or to die. The result of this will be a transformation of the mind's of the people to a global consciousness, where everyone intuitively begins to understand everyone else at the fundamental level of Self.
This shall cause a fundamental shift in the way governments, schools, health systems and businesses worldwide are run. There will be self-sufficiency in all towns and cities, everything powered by renewable energy sources, people being kind to Mother Earth in all aspects of production and waste, and the creation of a global government which helps eliminate food and shelter suffering from across the globe. Most markets will be laissez-faire, completely uncontrolled and market-driven. Science will also transform in that there shall be a deeper understanding about the workings of the Universe and its interplay with the micro and macro consciousness, which will bring about a formula for the theory of everything. After all the pain the world will suffer at the hands of technological advancement, there shall be a profound peace which is realised upon Earth as a global movement.
With everything going on in the world today, with the global economic crisis and climate change, people have lost sight of what is coming ahead in the Age of Aquarius. These are just my thoughts, and there's nothing to prove that any of this will happen, but already we are seeing glimpses of it. Glimpses of people randomly killing themselves for no apparent reason, glimpses of new forms of quantum and optical supercomputers which promise to be much faster than anything we can imagine, and also the increasing mass of people both young and old taking to drugs, alcohol and prostitution for their release of day-to-day stresses and anxieties. So if we are to expect the unexpected, the real question is, how are you preparing yourself for the Age of Aquarius?
The whole story of the Aquarian Age starts with computers - the very piece of technology you're reading this article on. Computers have shrunk the world so that everyone is always connected to each other and can communicate to each other irrespective of time and space. Computers have, in other words, created a global consciousness. However, one problem is that computers are getting faster and faster, and more and more information is being processed by them and us. More information means more stress on our central nervous system. More stress on our central nervous system means more diseases and psychosis becomes prevalent, simply because our nerves are too weak and cannot process all this information.
And now for the big upcoming problem. I can predict that within the next few years the next quantum leap in computing speed will happen. Computers will be faster in a few years time than anyone could have ever imagined today; not just a few hundred times faster, but millions of times faster. This means that computers will be able to process much more information, and who will have to interpret all this information and use it? We will! But we are not wired up to be able to deal with this amount of information and therefore the whole world will go berserk within the next two generations and start seeking ways to help them 'deal' with it all.
So why would the world allow this to happen if everyone knows we cannot deal with so much information? The answer is competitive advantage. Being able to process more information is a massive competitive advantage to businesses and governments, so why would businesses not replace their fleet of 'slow' computers with the new shiny range of supercomputers? Of course they would, but no one will be able to predict the effect this will have on the people of the world. The incredible stresses which will be put upon the minds and the bodies of the people are simply unfathomable. But as soon as these computers are invented and brought to market, it will be too late. The effects of this technological advancement cannot be reversed.
You see its a catch-22 situation. Even though at work you'll be under massive amounts of stress, you cannot afford to just leave work otherwise you'll become homeless because you can't pay your mortgage. And many people will go homeless, because they are forced to leave work or go insane. The governments will not know what to do, the companies will not know what to do, the people will not know what to do. Aeroplanes will fall from the sky from information overloaded pilots, the roads will become dangerous because masses of people will just lose control of their cars since they will be too much in their thoughts, masses of people will commit suicide than deal with it all, there will be suffering and unrest everywhere, globally! It will be as if there has been a third world-war, only no-one will kill anybody else but themselves.
People will try to find a way out, but there will be no easy solutions. Millions of people will begin to practice meditation, yoga and other spiritual technologies to get back control of their minds and to flush out the subconscious thoughts. This way of life will become integrated into people's everyday life because there's no other way to deal with it all, the choice is either to do or to die. The result of this will be a transformation of the mind's of the people to a global consciousness, where everyone intuitively begins to understand everyone else at the fundamental level of Self.
This shall cause a fundamental shift in the way governments, schools, health systems and businesses worldwide are run. There will be self-sufficiency in all towns and cities, everything powered by renewable energy sources, people being kind to Mother Earth in all aspects of production and waste, and the creation of a global government which helps eliminate food and shelter suffering from across the globe. Most markets will be laissez-faire, completely uncontrolled and market-driven. Science will also transform in that there shall be a deeper understanding about the workings of the Universe and its interplay with the micro and macro consciousness, which will bring about a formula for the theory of everything. After all the pain the world will suffer at the hands of technological advancement, there shall be a profound peace which is realised upon Earth as a global movement.
With everything going on in the world today, with the global economic crisis and climate change, people have lost sight of what is coming ahead in the Age of Aquarius. These are just my thoughts, and there's nothing to prove that any of this will happen, but already we are seeing glimpses of it. Glimpses of people randomly killing themselves for no apparent reason, glimpses of new forms of quantum and optical supercomputers which promise to be much faster than anything we can imagine, and also the increasing mass of people both young and old taking to drugs, alcohol and prostitution for their release of day-to-day stresses and anxieties. So if we are to expect the unexpected, the real question is, how are you preparing yourself for the Age of Aquarius?
My Thoughts on the Coming of the Age of Aquarius
Sunday, 11th of November 2012 will mark the beginning of the Age of Aquarius, an age of experience and wisdom. There has already been a lot written about this cataclysmic event, however I just wanted to add my three pence.
The whole story of the Aquarian Age starts with computers - the very piece of technology you're reading this article on. Computers have shrunk the world so that everyone is always connected to each other and can communicate to each other irrespective of time and space. Computers have, in other words, created a global consciousness. However, one problem is that computers are getting faster and faster, and more and more information is being processed by them and us. More information means more stress on our central nervous system. More stress on our central nervous system means more diseases and psychosis becomes prevalent, simply because our nerves are too weak and cannot process all this information.
And now for the big upcoming problem. I can predict that within the next few years the next quantum leap in computing speed will happen. Computers will be faster in a few years time than anyone could have ever imagined today; not just a few hundred times faster, but millions of times faster. This means that computers will be able to process much more information, and who will have to interpret all this information and use it? We will! But we are not wired up to be able to deal with this amount of information and therefore the whole world will go berserk within the next two generations and start seeking ways to help them 'deal' with it all.
So why would the world allow this to happen if everyone knows we cannot deal with so much information? The answer is competitive advantage. Being able to process more information is a massive competitive advantage to businesses and governments, so why would businesses not replace their fleet of 'slow' computers with the new shiny range of supercomputers? Of course they would, but no one will be able to predict the effect this will have on the people of the world. The incredible stresses which will be put upon the minds and the bodies of the people are simply unfathomable. But as soon as these computers are invented and brought to market, it will be too late. The effects of this technological advancement cannot be reversed.
You see its a catch-22 situation. Even though at work you'll be under massive amounts of stress, you cannot afford to just leave work otherwise you'll become homeless because you can't pay your mortgage. And many people will go homeless, because they are forced to leave work or go insane. The governments will not know what to do, the companies will not know what to do, the people will not know what to do. Aeroplanes will fall from the sky from information overloaded pilots, the roads will become dangerous because masses of people will just lose control of their cars since they will be too much in their thoughts, masses of people will commit suicide than deal with it all, there will be suffering and unrest everywhere, globally! It will be as if there has been a third world-war, only no-one will kill anybody else but themselves.
People will try to find a way out, but there will be no easy solutions. Millions of people will begin to practice meditation, yoga and other spiritual technologies to get back control of their minds and to flush out the subconscious thoughts. This way of life will become integrated into people's everyday life because there's no other way to deal with it all, the choice is either to do or to die. The result of this will be a transformation of the mind's of the people to a global consciousness, where everyone intuitively begins to understand everyone else at the fundamental level of Self.
This shall cause a fundamental shift in the way governments, schools, health systems and businesses worldwide are run. There will be self-sufficiency in all towns and cities, everything powered by renewable energy sources, people being kind to Mother Earth in all aspects of production and waste, and the creation of a global government which helps eliminate food and shelter suffering from across the globe. Most markets will be laissez-faire, completely uncontrolled and market-driven. Science will also transform in that there shall be a deeper understanding about the workings of the Universe and its interplay with the micro and macro consciousness, which will bring about a formula for the theory of everything. After all the pain the world will suffer at the hands of technological advancement, there shall be a profound peace which is realised upon Earth as a global movement.
With everything going on in the world today, with the global economic crisis and climate change, people have lost sight of what is coming ahead in the Age of Aquarius. These are just my thoughts, and there's nothing to prove that any of this will happen, but already we are seeing glimpses of it. Glimpses of people randomly killing themselves for no apparent reason, glimpses of new forms of quantum and optical supercomputers which promise to be much faster than anything we can imagine, and also the increasing mass of people both young and old taking to drugs, alcohol and prostitution for their release of day-to-day stresses and anxieties. So if we are to expect the unexpected, the real question is, how are you preparing yourself for the Age of Aquarius?
The whole story of the Aquarian Age starts with computers - the very piece of technology you're reading this article on. Computers have shrunk the world so that everyone is always connected to each other and can communicate to each other irrespective of time and space. Computers have, in other words, created a global consciousness. However, one problem is that computers are getting faster and faster, and more and more information is being processed by them and us. More information means more stress on our central nervous system. More stress on our central nervous system means more diseases and psychosis becomes prevalent, simply because our nerves are too weak and cannot process all this information.
And now for the big upcoming problem. I can predict that within the next few years the next quantum leap in computing speed will happen. Computers will be faster in a few years time than anyone could have ever imagined today; not just a few hundred times faster, but millions of times faster. This means that computers will be able to process much more information, and who will have to interpret all this information and use it? We will! But we are not wired up to be able to deal with this amount of information and therefore the whole world will go berserk within the next two generations and start seeking ways to help them 'deal' with it all.
So why would the world allow this to happen if everyone knows we cannot deal with so much information? The answer is competitive advantage. Being able to process more information is a massive competitive advantage to businesses and governments, so why would businesses not replace their fleet of 'slow' computers with the new shiny range of supercomputers? Of course they would, but no one will be able to predict the effect this will have on the people of the world. The incredible stresses which will be put upon the minds and the bodies of the people are simply unfathomable. But as soon as these computers are invented and brought to market, it will be too late. The effects of this technological advancement cannot be reversed.
You see its a catch-22 situation. Even though at work you'll be under massive amounts of stress, you cannot afford to just leave work otherwise you'll become homeless because you can't pay your mortgage. And many people will go homeless, because they are forced to leave work or go insane. The governments will not know what to do, the companies will not know what to do, the people will not know what to do. Aeroplanes will fall from the sky from information overloaded pilots, the roads will become dangerous because masses of people will just lose control of their cars since they will be too much in their thoughts, masses of people will commit suicide than deal with it all, there will be suffering and unrest everywhere, globally! It will be as if there has been a third world-war, only no-one will kill anybody else but themselves.
People will try to find a way out, but there will be no easy solutions. Millions of people will begin to practice meditation, yoga and other spiritual technologies to get back control of their minds and to flush out the subconscious thoughts. This way of life will become integrated into people's everyday life because there's no other way to deal with it all, the choice is either to do or to die. The result of this will be a transformation of the mind's of the people to a global consciousness, where everyone intuitively begins to understand everyone else at the fundamental level of Self.
This shall cause a fundamental shift in the way governments, schools, health systems and businesses worldwide are run. There will be self-sufficiency in all towns and cities, everything powered by renewable energy sources, people being kind to Mother Earth in all aspects of production and waste, and the creation of a global government which helps eliminate food and shelter suffering from across the globe. Most markets will be laissez-faire, completely uncontrolled and market-driven. Science will also transform in that there shall be a deeper understanding about the workings of the Universe and its interplay with the micro and macro consciousness, which will bring about a formula for the theory of everything. After all the pain the world will suffer at the hands of technological advancement, there shall be a profound peace which is realised upon Earth as a global movement.
With everything going on in the world today, with the global economic crisis and climate change, people have lost sight of what is coming ahead in the Age of Aquarius. These are just my thoughts, and there's nothing to prove that any of this will happen, but already we are seeing glimpses of it. Glimpses of people randomly killing themselves for no apparent reason, glimpses of new forms of quantum and optical supercomputers which promise to be much faster than anything we can imagine, and also the increasing mass of people both young and old taking to drugs, alcohol and prostitution for their release of day-to-day stresses and anxieties. So if we are to expect the unexpected, the real question is, how are you preparing yourself for the Age of Aquarius?
Friday 4 September 2009
Buying quality things
Recently I've just gone on a HUGE shopping spree and mostly online too! I've bought:
- Asics GT-2140 Stability Running Shoes - This is for people who run regularly and have over-pronating feet dynamics
- Health Aid Cocoa Butter Cream - For dry skin
- Aloe Dent ToothPaste by Optima - Contains only natural active ingredients and is available in Original, Whitening and Sensitive
- VistaPrint 500 Premium Business Cards - Everyone needs business cards! Why not buy quality ones?
Buying quality things
Recently I've just gone on a HUGE shopping spree and mostly online too! I've bought:
- Asics GT-2140 Stability Running Shoes - This is for people who run regularly and have over-pronating feet dynamics
- Health Aid Cocoa Butter Cream - For dry skin
- Aloe Dent ToothPaste by Optima - Contains only natural active ingredients and is available in Original, Whitening and Sensitive
- VistaPrint 500 Premium Business Cards - Everyone needs business cards! Why not buy quality ones?
Wednesday 2 September 2009
Placebos Are Getting More Effective. Drugmakers Are Desperate to Know Why.
Today I read a very interesting article by Wired.com, about how placebos seem to be getting more effective, even against long-standing tried and tested drugs. Some key things I learnt from this article are that firstly, we underestimate the power of the human mind and ability of the body to heal itself, and secondly, how science is just beginning to discover and prove the power of the conscious, subconscious, unconscious and super-conscious minds.
Thirdly, Edward Scolnick, Merck's research director, said "To remain dominant in the future, we need to dominate the central nervous system". This is where Kundalini Yoga comes in as an art and a science. My personal opinion is that unless Pharmaceutical companies can begin to invest in understanding the technology of yoga and meditation, which deals with strengthening the central nervous system, then they will not be able to innovate enough to stay competitive in the upcoming marketplace.
At first it may seem a very strange thing for a Pharmaceutical company to do, but whether they like it or not, the world is turning more towards spirituality and self-healing as a science, and thus unless this threat is turned into an opportunity we may see some of the biggest Pharmaceutical companies in the world sink overnight, including Pfizer, GlaxoSmithKline and Merck.
My personal thoughts on placebos are that, they are effective because consciousness creates our reality. The degree to which a human being is conscious, is the degree to which he or she may create their own reality. Usually, we as humans live in our created reality without ever questioning it or thinking about what we have created. It requires a unique insight to observe your own created reality and then it requires consciousness to create a new reality.
Consciousness is what we really are at the basic level of Self. If we were to take a human being and de-construct them to their basic building block, that basic building block would be awareness or consciousness which has no form. Then consciousness creates sound or vibration which has a form and pattern. The next building blocks are sub-atomic particles, then atomic particles which create matter, which creates us physically.
If all we are is consciousness, then a placebo works because we become aware of the idea that a medicine may heal us, thus bringing the concept of getting better into reality which has the result of the patient getting better. At the same time, if we bring negative ideas into our consciousness about a drug having negative-side effects, our created reality becomes negative because we choose to create that future albeit subconsciously, also called a nocebo effect.
These are just some thoughts for the future =)...
Thirdly, Edward Scolnick, Merck's research director, said "To remain dominant in the future, we need to dominate the central nervous system". This is where Kundalini Yoga comes in as an art and a science. My personal opinion is that unless Pharmaceutical companies can begin to invest in understanding the technology of yoga and meditation, which deals with strengthening the central nervous system, then they will not be able to innovate enough to stay competitive in the upcoming marketplace.
At first it may seem a very strange thing for a Pharmaceutical company to do, but whether they like it or not, the world is turning more towards spirituality and self-healing as a science, and thus unless this threat is turned into an opportunity we may see some of the biggest Pharmaceutical companies in the world sink overnight, including Pfizer, GlaxoSmithKline and Merck.
My personal thoughts on placebos are that, they are effective because consciousness creates our reality. The degree to which a human being is conscious, is the degree to which he or she may create their own reality. Usually, we as humans live in our created reality without ever questioning it or thinking about what we have created. It requires a unique insight to observe your own created reality and then it requires consciousness to create a new reality.
Consciousness is what we really are at the basic level of Self. If we were to take a human being and de-construct them to their basic building block, that basic building block would be awareness or consciousness which has no form. Then consciousness creates sound or vibration which has a form and pattern. The next building blocks are sub-atomic particles, then atomic particles which create matter, which creates us physically.
If all we are is consciousness, then a placebo works because we become aware of the idea that a medicine may heal us, thus bringing the concept of getting better into reality which has the result of the patient getting better. At the same time, if we bring negative ideas into our consciousness about a drug having negative-side effects, our created reality becomes negative because we choose to create that future albeit subconsciously, also called a nocebo effect.
These are just some thoughts for the future =)...
Placebos Are Getting More Effective. Drugmakers Are Desperate to Know Why.
Today I read a very interesting article by Wired.com, about how placebos seem to be getting more effective, even against long-standing tried and tested drugs. Some key things I learnt from this article are that firstly, we underestimate the power of the human mind and ability of the body to heal itself, and secondly, how science is just beginning to discover and prove the power of the conscious, subconscious, unconscious and super-conscious minds.
Thirdly, Edward Scolnick, Merck's research director, said "To remain dominant in the future, we need to dominate the central nervous system". This is where Kundalini Yoga comes in as an art and a science. My personal opinion is that unless Pharmaceutical companies can begin to invest in understanding the technology of yoga and meditation, which deals with strengthening the central nervous system, then they will not be able to innovate enough to stay competitive in the upcoming marketplace.
At first it may seem a very strange thing for a Pharmaceutical company to do, but whether they like it or not, the world is turning more towards spirituality and self-healing as a science, and thus unless this threat is turned into an opportunity we may see some of the biggest Pharmaceutical companies in the world sink overnight, including Pfizer, GlaxoSmithKline and Merck.
My personal thoughts on placebos are that, they are effective because consciousness creates our reality. The degree to which a human being is conscious, is the degree to which he or she may create their own reality. Usually, we as humans live in our created reality without ever questioning it or thinking about what we have created. It requires a unique insight to observe your own created reality and then it requires consciousness to create a new reality.
Consciousness is what we really are at the basic level of Self. If we were to take a human being and de-construct them to their basic building block, that basic building block would be awareness or consciousness which has no form. Then consciousness creates sound or vibration which has a form and pattern. The next building blocks are sub-atomic particles, then atomic particles which create matter, which creates us physically.
If all we are is consciousness, then a placebo works because we become aware of the idea that a medicine may heal us, thus bringing the concept of getting better into reality which has the result of the patient getting better. At the same time, if we bring negative ideas into our consciousness about a drug having negative-side effects, our created reality becomes negative because we choose to create that future albeit subconsciously, also called a nocebo effect.
These are just some thoughts for the future =)...
Thirdly, Edward Scolnick, Merck's research director, said "To remain dominant in the future, we need to dominate the central nervous system". This is where Kundalini Yoga comes in as an art and a science. My personal opinion is that unless Pharmaceutical companies can begin to invest in understanding the technology of yoga and meditation, which deals with strengthening the central nervous system, then they will not be able to innovate enough to stay competitive in the upcoming marketplace.
At first it may seem a very strange thing for a Pharmaceutical company to do, but whether they like it or not, the world is turning more towards spirituality and self-healing as a science, and thus unless this threat is turned into an opportunity we may see some of the biggest Pharmaceutical companies in the world sink overnight, including Pfizer, GlaxoSmithKline and Merck.
My personal thoughts on placebos are that, they are effective because consciousness creates our reality. The degree to which a human being is conscious, is the degree to which he or she may create their own reality. Usually, we as humans live in our created reality without ever questioning it or thinking about what we have created. It requires a unique insight to observe your own created reality and then it requires consciousness to create a new reality.
Consciousness is what we really are at the basic level of Self. If we were to take a human being and de-construct them to their basic building block, that basic building block would be awareness or consciousness which has no form. Then consciousness creates sound or vibration which has a form and pattern. The next building blocks are sub-atomic particles, then atomic particles which create matter, which creates us physically.
If all we are is consciousness, then a placebo works because we become aware of the idea that a medicine may heal us, thus bringing the concept of getting better into reality which has the result of the patient getting better. At the same time, if we bring negative ideas into our consciousness about a drug having negative-side effects, our created reality becomes negative because we choose to create that future albeit subconsciously, also called a nocebo effect.
These are just some thoughts for the future =)...
Tuesday 11 August 2009
An Evening with Deepak Chopra in Manchester, UK
I thought this may interest some people, Deepak Chopra is running a workshop about reality in Manchester, UK on 26th Sep 2009 at 19:30. For those of you who do not know who Deepak Chopra is, here is a short introduction from the Mind Body Spirit website:
History will view Deepak Chopra as the man who set the cornerstone for a medical model that promotes greater self-reliance and self-awareness as the most valuable personal and societal assets for creating health. Known worldwide as the author of over 50 books translated in 35 languages with over 20 million copies sold. These include “ The Third Jesus : The Christ We Cannot Ignore”, “Buddha – A Story of Enlightenment”, “Life After Death: The Burden of Proof”, “The Book of Secrets: Unlocking the Hidden Dimensions of Your Life”, “The Spontaneous Fulfillment of Desire: Harnessing the Infinite Power of Coincidence”, “Grow Younger, Live Longer: 10 Steps to Reversing Aging” and “The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success”. His book “Peace Is the Way” won the Quill Awards and “The Book of Secrets: Unlocking the Hidden Dimensions of your Life” received the Nautilus Award.
Here are the details of the workshop's content:
History will view Deepak Chopra as the man who set the cornerstone for a medical model that promotes greater self-reliance and self-awareness as the most valuable personal and societal assets for creating health. Known worldwide as the author of over 50 books translated in 35 languages with over 20 million copies sold. These include “ The Third Jesus : The Christ We Cannot Ignore”, “Buddha – A Story of Enlightenment”, “Life After Death: The Burden of Proof”, “The Book of Secrets: Unlocking the Hidden Dimensions of Your Life”, “The Spontaneous Fulfillment of Desire: Harnessing the Infinite Power of Coincidence”, “Grow Younger, Live Longer: 10 Steps to Reversing Aging” and “The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success”. His book “Peace Is the Way” won the Quill Awards and “The Book of Secrets: Unlocking the Hidden Dimensions of your Life” received the Nautilus Award.
Here are the details of the workshop's content:
- What is our true nature?
- Where do we come from?
- What is the meaning and purpose of our existence?
- What is the mechanics of creation?
- How can I transform myself?
- How can I make a better world?
An Evening with Deepak Chopra in Manchester, UK
I thought this may interest some people, Deepak Chopra is running a workshop about reality in Manchester, UK on 26th Sep 2009 at 19:30. For those of you who do not know who Deepak Chopra is, here is a short introduction from the Mind Body Spirit website:
History will view Deepak Chopra as the man who set the cornerstone for a medical model that promotes greater self-reliance and self-awareness as the most valuable personal and societal assets for creating health. Known worldwide as the author of over 50 books translated in 35 languages with over 20 million copies sold. These include “ The Third Jesus : The Christ We Cannot Ignore”, “Buddha – A Story of Enlightenment”, “Life After Death: The Burden of Proof”, “The Book of Secrets: Unlocking the Hidden Dimensions of Your Life”, “The Spontaneous Fulfillment of Desire: Harnessing the Infinite Power of Coincidence”, “Grow Younger, Live Longer: 10 Steps to Reversing Aging” and “The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success”. His book “Peace Is the Way” won the Quill Awards and “The Book of Secrets: Unlocking the Hidden Dimensions of your Life” received the Nautilus Award.
Here are the details of the workshop's content:
History will view Deepak Chopra as the man who set the cornerstone for a medical model that promotes greater self-reliance and self-awareness as the most valuable personal and societal assets for creating health. Known worldwide as the author of over 50 books translated in 35 languages with over 20 million copies sold. These include “ The Third Jesus : The Christ We Cannot Ignore”, “Buddha – A Story of Enlightenment”, “Life After Death: The Burden of Proof”, “The Book of Secrets: Unlocking the Hidden Dimensions of Your Life”, “The Spontaneous Fulfillment of Desire: Harnessing the Infinite Power of Coincidence”, “Grow Younger, Live Longer: 10 Steps to Reversing Aging” and “The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success”. His book “Peace Is the Way” won the Quill Awards and “The Book of Secrets: Unlocking the Hidden Dimensions of your Life” received the Nautilus Award.
Here are the details of the workshop's content:
- What is our true nature?
- Where do we come from?
- What is the meaning and purpose of our existence?
- What is the mechanics of creation?
- How can I transform myself?
- How can I make a better world?
Monday 3 August 2009
Thursday 30 July 2009
Quote on 6 Things to Change Your Consciousness
Here is today's Yogi Bhajan quote on changing your consciousness:
What a beautiful quote right? But, what does it mean? Let's break this down into bite-size pieces:
Sat Naam!
"Six things must change in the human if he or she wants to change their consciousness: longing, destiny, the path to your destiny, eating habits, what you wear, and social behaviour."
What a beautiful quote right? But, what does it mean? Let's break this down into bite-size pieces:
- Longing - What do you desire? - Do you desire permanent happiness or short-term happiness? If it's permanent then you will look inside for that happiness, otherwise you will look outside. Inside is permanent, outside is temporary.
- Destiny - What is your purpose in life? - There is usually one thing in your life that truly inspires you and you never get tired of it, that is usually your purpose in life.
- Path to your destiny - How are you going to fulfil this purpose? - After you've found a purpose, there are things you need to start doing on a daily basis to fulfil or achieve that purpose. There also may be things you need to stop doing to achieve that purpose.
- Eating habits - How do you eat? Not what do you eat, but how. Do you eat with grace, care and respect for the privilege of being able to eat at all today when others go hungry? Do you bless your food before you eat, or just dive in like an instinctual animal?
- What you wear - How do you dress? Do you dress with the thought that you want to impress others, or do you dress with the thought that you wish to create and spread more grace in this world?
- Social behaviour - How do you act? How do you act around your parents, family members, friends, people you know very little and people you don't know at all? Is there a humility to the way you listen and speak to other people? Do you recognise that the other person is you and there is no difference between who you know and who you don't know? Can you overcome your own insecurity and speak to people who you know and don't know with equal grace, respect, dignity and divinity for who they are and for who they're not?
- Longing - I'm committed to achieving a permanent state of happiness, I long to see the feet of God
- Destiny - My destiny is to see other people fulfilled, and in their fulfillment, I shall be fulfilled
- Path to your destiny - Become a certified Kundalini Yoga teacher and a professional counsellor/psychotherapist, run personal development workshops
- Eating habits - Need to take more time whilst eating, not to rush
- What you wear - Ordinary clothes and bana, but bana is more beautiful and graceful and I wish to wear it more often
- Social behaviours - Need to be more meditatively calm when people say negative comments
Sat Naam!
Quote on 6 Things to Change Your Consciousness
Here is today's Yogi Bhajan quote on changing your consciousness:
What a beautiful quote right? But, what does it mean? Let's break this down into bite-size pieces:
Sat Naam!
"Six things must change in the human if he or she wants to change their consciousness: longing, destiny, the path to your destiny, eating habits, what you wear, and social behaviour."
What a beautiful quote right? But, what does it mean? Let's break this down into bite-size pieces:
- Longing - What do you desire? - Do you desire permanent happiness or short-term happiness? If it's permanent then you will look inside for that happiness, otherwise you will look outside. Inside is permanent, outside is temporary.
- Destiny - What is your purpose in life? - There is usually one thing in your life that truly inspires you and you never get tired of it, that is usually your purpose in life.
- Path to your destiny - How are you going to fulfil this purpose? - After you've found a purpose, there are things you need to start doing on a daily basis to fulfil or achieve that purpose. There also may be things you need to stop doing to achieve that purpose.
- Eating habits - How do you eat? Not what do you eat, but how. Do you eat with grace, care and respect for the privilege of being able to eat at all today when others go hungry? Do you bless your food before you eat, or just dive in like an instinctual animal?
- What you wear - How do you dress? Do you dress with the thought that you want to impress others, or do you dress with the thought that you wish to create and spread more grace in this world?
- Social behaviour - How do you act? How do you act around your parents, family members, friends, people you know very little and people you don't know at all? Is there a humility to the way you listen and speak to other people? Do you recognise that the other person is you and there is no difference between who you know and who you don't know? Can you overcome your own insecurity and speak to people who you know and don't know with equal grace, respect, dignity and divinity for who they are and for who they're not?
- Longing - I'm committed to achieving a permanent state of happiness, I long to see the feet of God
- Destiny - My destiny is to see other people fulfilled, and in their fulfillment, I shall be fulfilled
- Path to your destiny - Become a certified Kundalini Yoga teacher and a professional counsellor/psychotherapist, run personal development workshops
- Eating habits - Need to take more time whilst eating, not to rush
- What you wear - Ordinary clothes and bana, but bana is more beautiful and graceful and I wish to wear it more often
- Social behaviours - Need to be more meditatively calm when people say negative comments
Sat Naam!
Tuesday 28 July 2009
The Adventures of Chuppa (Part 4)
Kermit and Chuppa found a youth hostel to stay in called the Forest Hostel. They didn't really have any money to pay with so they had struck a deal with the owner to work for two days and pay off their debt.
Money wasn't really an issue for Chuppa in his young life and he was in fact quite spoilt. He liked to think of money as candy. This was because the more he had of it the fatter he got. Partly due to him spending all his money on candy. He was looking quite out of shape, well he preferred to call himself 'healthy', but in other words he was obese.
Kermit was the exact opposite. He was as thin as a fish on stilts and sometimes when a cool breeze blew by, Kermit would take off a little. This was weird but cool. He had been brought up in a one bedroom hut and spent nearly all his time running around the woods chasing small insects that he thought looked like fish, but rarely were. This was exactly why whilst having to clean the dishes from a very busy breakfast session at the hostel, Kermit kept wanting to just run away, as far as his stompy legs would take him.
Then something amazing happened! At the back door of the kitchen ran in a huge badger! Chuppa found it a bit wierd that he was wearing an apron but Kermit had already reacted and was mid-air with a wooden spoon ready to strike!
The badger slammed the door behind him, as if scared of what was following him. He seemed shaken, but not stirred. The badger’s eyes were bloodshot, as if he was bleeding from his ears and had used the blood to clean his eyes. The atmosphere was cold, perhaps because the central heating was bust, or perhaps, not. The badger had a glow and brightness to him, which Chuppa recognised at once, and which Kermit was as blind as a rat to.
Chuppa queried the badger, “Who are you, and why you are so scared?” The badger said, “My name is Archimedes, and I am the architect of the Forest of Freedom”, Archimedes stopped briefly to check through the blinds of the window, to see if he was being followed. He was panting deeply, and looked deep into the eyes of Chuppa as he continued with his story, “I am a wanted man. Wanted by the dark forces that roam this very forest, which I built with my two very paws.”
At that point Kermit burst out laughing and tried to knock out Archimedes with his wooden spoon, but to his surprise, Archimedes was very proficient at martial arts and at once nailed Kermit to the ceiling. “Do not test, what you do not know”, said Archimedes in a deep and resounding voice that could be heard throughout the Forest of Freedom.
Chuppa questioned, “How do you mean, you built the Forest?” Archimedes replied, “The Forest itself is merely artificial. It exists to hide a greater truth. It was built to cover a greater power. So great, that it must be hidden from all men, who would otherwise misuse it.” Chuppa further queried, with his eyes more widened and ears receptive in a heightened state of awareness, “But…but…what truth? What power do you speak of?” Archimedes sighed, took a deep breath and said, “We can only hope to imagine. It is a power too vast to understand and too bright to ever see. Only the chosen one will ever find it. Only the chosen one will ever understand it. Only a great one can ever see it. My job is just to hide it from misuse”.
Chuppa felt a sense of familiarity with all of this, for no apparent reason and at once felt that his destiny was to uncover this greater truth. But, he did not share his thoughts with either Archimedes or Kermit.
Archimedes became restless, continually twitching and rechecking the window. At once he said, “We must leave this place at once, you are not safe here Chuppa. The beings that lurk this Forest are far darker than the blackest hole you’ve never seen. Leave! Leave now, before they come for you!” Chuppa and Kermit did not know whether to trust Archimedes, although he seemed genuine, Archimedes seemed reluctant to give a lot of information away. Chuppa felt he could not trust anyone, neither Kermit nor Archimedes. At once, Archimedes saw this feeling of distrust in Chuppa’s eyes and said, “It is not me that you need to believe in oh great one, it is your own self which you must believe in and your own heart which you must learn to follow.” Chuppa was shocked at the utter awareness and greatness of Archimedes, and the gravity in his voice with which he spoke penetrating words of wisdom. Chuppa was reassured of Archimedes, whilst Kermit was almost passing out after being pinned to the ceiling by the neck for ten minutes.
Chuppa asked Archimedes, “Will you come with us?”, he replied with a smile across his face, “I cannot go with you. The journey of the heart is a personal one.” They smiled at each other for a moment, and then said their farewells. At once, they all left the Forest Hostel, with Archimedes going his separate ways, and both Chuppa and Kermit trekking deeper into the Forest of Freedom....(to be continued)...
Money wasn't really an issue for Chuppa in his young life and he was in fact quite spoilt. He liked to think of money as candy. This was because the more he had of it the fatter he got. Partly due to him spending all his money on candy. He was looking quite out of shape, well he preferred to call himself 'healthy', but in other words he was obese.
Kermit was the exact opposite. He was as thin as a fish on stilts and sometimes when a cool breeze blew by, Kermit would take off a little. This was weird but cool. He had been brought up in a one bedroom hut and spent nearly all his time running around the woods chasing small insects that he thought looked like fish, but rarely were. This was exactly why whilst having to clean the dishes from a very busy breakfast session at the hostel, Kermit kept wanting to just run away, as far as his stompy legs would take him.
Then something amazing happened! At the back door of the kitchen ran in a huge badger! Chuppa found it a bit wierd that he was wearing an apron but Kermit had already reacted and was mid-air with a wooden spoon ready to strike!
The badger slammed the door behind him, as if scared of what was following him. He seemed shaken, but not stirred. The badger’s eyes were bloodshot, as if he was bleeding from his ears and had used the blood to clean his eyes. The atmosphere was cold, perhaps because the central heating was bust, or perhaps, not. The badger had a glow and brightness to him, which Chuppa recognised at once, and which Kermit was as blind as a rat to.
Chuppa queried the badger, “Who are you, and why you are so scared?” The badger said, “My name is Archimedes, and I am the architect of the Forest of Freedom”, Archimedes stopped briefly to check through the blinds of the window, to see if he was being followed. He was panting deeply, and looked deep into the eyes of Chuppa as he continued with his story, “I am a wanted man. Wanted by the dark forces that roam this very forest, which I built with my two very paws.”
At that point Kermit burst out laughing and tried to knock out Archimedes with his wooden spoon, but to his surprise, Archimedes was very proficient at martial arts and at once nailed Kermit to the ceiling. “Do not test, what you do not know”, said Archimedes in a deep and resounding voice that could be heard throughout the Forest of Freedom.
Chuppa questioned, “How do you mean, you built the Forest?” Archimedes replied, “The Forest itself is merely artificial. It exists to hide a greater truth. It was built to cover a greater power. So great, that it must be hidden from all men, who would otherwise misuse it.” Chuppa further queried, with his eyes more widened and ears receptive in a heightened state of awareness, “But…but…what truth? What power do you speak of?” Archimedes sighed, took a deep breath and said, “We can only hope to imagine. It is a power too vast to understand and too bright to ever see. Only the chosen one will ever find it. Only the chosen one will ever understand it. Only a great one can ever see it. My job is just to hide it from misuse”.
Chuppa felt a sense of familiarity with all of this, for no apparent reason and at once felt that his destiny was to uncover this greater truth. But, he did not share his thoughts with either Archimedes or Kermit.
Archimedes became restless, continually twitching and rechecking the window. At once he said, “We must leave this place at once, you are not safe here Chuppa. The beings that lurk this Forest are far darker than the blackest hole you’ve never seen. Leave! Leave now, before they come for you!” Chuppa and Kermit did not know whether to trust Archimedes, although he seemed genuine, Archimedes seemed reluctant to give a lot of information away. Chuppa felt he could not trust anyone, neither Kermit nor Archimedes. At once, Archimedes saw this feeling of distrust in Chuppa’s eyes and said, “It is not me that you need to believe in oh great one, it is your own self which you must believe in and your own heart which you must learn to follow.” Chuppa was shocked at the utter awareness and greatness of Archimedes, and the gravity in his voice with which he spoke penetrating words of wisdom. Chuppa was reassured of Archimedes, whilst Kermit was almost passing out after being pinned to the ceiling by the neck for ten minutes.
Chuppa asked Archimedes, “Will you come with us?”, he replied with a smile across his face, “I cannot go with you. The journey of the heart is a personal one.” They smiled at each other for a moment, and then said their farewells. At once, they all left the Forest Hostel, with Archimedes going his separate ways, and both Chuppa and Kermit trekking deeper into the Forest of Freedom....(to be continued)...
The Adventures of Chuppa (Part 4)
Kermit and Chuppa found a youth hostel to stay in called the Forest Hostel. They didn't really have any money to pay with so they had struck a deal with the owner to work for two days and pay off their debt.
Money wasn't really an issue for Chuppa in his young life and he was in fact quite spoilt. He liked to think of money as candy. This was because the more he had of it the fatter he got. Partly due to him spending all his money on candy. He was looking quite out of shape, well he preferred to call himself 'healthy', but in other words he was obese.
Kermit was the exact opposite. He was as thin as a fish on stilts and sometimes when a cool breeze blew by, Kermit would take off a little. This was weird but cool. He had been brought up in a one bedroom hut and spent nearly all his time running around the woods chasing small insects that he thought looked like fish, but rarely were. This was exactly why whilst having to clean the dishes from a very busy breakfast session at the hostel, Kermit kept wanting to just run away, as far as his stompy legs would take him.
Then something amazing happened! At the back door of the kitchen ran in a huge badger! Chuppa found it a bit wierd that he was wearing an apron but Kermit had already reacted and was mid-air with a wooden spoon ready to strike!
The badger slammed the door behind him, as if scared of what was following him. He seemed shaken, but not stirred. The badger’s eyes were bloodshot, as if he was bleeding from his ears and had used the blood to clean his eyes. The atmosphere was cold, perhaps because the central heating was bust, or perhaps, not. The badger had a glow and brightness to him, which Chuppa recognised at once, and which Kermit was as blind as a rat to.
Chuppa queried the badger, “Who are you, and why you are so scared?” The badger said, “My name is Archimedes, and I am the architect of the Forest of Freedom”, Archimedes stopped briefly to check through the blinds of the window, to see if he was being followed. He was panting deeply, and looked deep into the eyes of Chuppa as he continued with his story, “I am a wanted man. Wanted by the dark forces that roam this very forest, which I built with my two very paws.”
At that point Kermit burst out laughing and tried to knock out Archimedes with his wooden spoon, but to his surprise, Archimedes was very proficient at martial arts and at once nailed Kermit to the ceiling. “Do not test, what you do not know”, said Archimedes in a deep and resounding voice that could be heard throughout the Forest of Freedom.
Chuppa questioned, “How do you mean, you built the Forest?” Archimedes replied, “The Forest itself is merely artificial. It exists to hide a greater truth. It was built to cover a greater power. So great, that it must be hidden from all men, who would otherwise misuse it.” Chuppa further queried, with his eyes more widened and ears receptive in a heightened state of awareness, “But…but…what truth? What power do you speak of?” Archimedes sighed, took a deep breath and said, “We can only hope to imagine. It is a power too vast to understand and too bright to ever see. Only the chosen one will ever find it. Only the chosen one will ever understand it. Only a great one can ever see it. My job is just to hide it from misuse”.
Chuppa felt a sense of familiarity with all of this, for no apparent reason and at once felt that his destiny was to uncover this greater truth. But, he did not share his thoughts with either Archimedes or Kermit.
Archimedes became restless, continually twitching and rechecking the window. At once he said, “We must leave this place at once, you are not safe here Chuppa. The beings that lurk this Forest are far darker than the blackest hole you’ve never seen. Leave! Leave now, before they come for you!” Chuppa and Kermit did not know whether to trust Archimedes, although he seemed genuine, Archimedes seemed reluctant to give a lot of information away. Chuppa felt he could not trust anyone, neither Kermit nor Archimedes. At once, Archimedes saw this feeling of distrust in Chuppa’s eyes and said, “It is not me that you need to believe in oh great one, it is your own self which you must believe in and your own heart which you must learn to follow.” Chuppa was shocked at the utter awareness and greatness of Archimedes, and the gravity in his voice with which he spoke penetrating words of wisdom. Chuppa was reassured of Archimedes, whilst Kermit was almost passing out after being pinned to the ceiling by the neck for ten minutes.
Chuppa asked Archimedes, “Will you come with us?”, he replied with a smile across his face, “I cannot go with you. The journey of the heart is a personal one.” They smiled at each other for a moment, and then said their farewells. At once, they all left the Forest Hostel, with Archimedes going his separate ways, and both Chuppa and Kermit trekking deeper into the Forest of Freedom....(to be continued)...
Money wasn't really an issue for Chuppa in his young life and he was in fact quite spoilt. He liked to think of money as candy. This was because the more he had of it the fatter he got. Partly due to him spending all his money on candy. He was looking quite out of shape, well he preferred to call himself 'healthy', but in other words he was obese.
Kermit was the exact opposite. He was as thin as a fish on stilts and sometimes when a cool breeze blew by, Kermit would take off a little. This was weird but cool. He had been brought up in a one bedroom hut and spent nearly all his time running around the woods chasing small insects that he thought looked like fish, but rarely were. This was exactly why whilst having to clean the dishes from a very busy breakfast session at the hostel, Kermit kept wanting to just run away, as far as his stompy legs would take him.
Then something amazing happened! At the back door of the kitchen ran in a huge badger! Chuppa found it a bit wierd that he was wearing an apron but Kermit had already reacted and was mid-air with a wooden spoon ready to strike!
The badger slammed the door behind him, as if scared of what was following him. He seemed shaken, but not stirred. The badger’s eyes were bloodshot, as if he was bleeding from his ears and had used the blood to clean his eyes. The atmosphere was cold, perhaps because the central heating was bust, or perhaps, not. The badger had a glow and brightness to him, which Chuppa recognised at once, and which Kermit was as blind as a rat to.
Chuppa queried the badger, “Who are you, and why you are so scared?” The badger said, “My name is Archimedes, and I am the architect of the Forest of Freedom”, Archimedes stopped briefly to check through the blinds of the window, to see if he was being followed. He was panting deeply, and looked deep into the eyes of Chuppa as he continued with his story, “I am a wanted man. Wanted by the dark forces that roam this very forest, which I built with my two very paws.”
At that point Kermit burst out laughing and tried to knock out Archimedes with his wooden spoon, but to his surprise, Archimedes was very proficient at martial arts and at once nailed Kermit to the ceiling. “Do not test, what you do not know”, said Archimedes in a deep and resounding voice that could be heard throughout the Forest of Freedom.
Chuppa questioned, “How do you mean, you built the Forest?” Archimedes replied, “The Forest itself is merely artificial. It exists to hide a greater truth. It was built to cover a greater power. So great, that it must be hidden from all men, who would otherwise misuse it.” Chuppa further queried, with his eyes more widened and ears receptive in a heightened state of awareness, “But…but…what truth? What power do you speak of?” Archimedes sighed, took a deep breath and said, “We can only hope to imagine. It is a power too vast to understand and too bright to ever see. Only the chosen one will ever find it. Only the chosen one will ever understand it. Only a great one can ever see it. My job is just to hide it from misuse”.
Chuppa felt a sense of familiarity with all of this, for no apparent reason and at once felt that his destiny was to uncover this greater truth. But, he did not share his thoughts with either Archimedes or Kermit.
Archimedes became restless, continually twitching and rechecking the window. At once he said, “We must leave this place at once, you are not safe here Chuppa. The beings that lurk this Forest are far darker than the blackest hole you’ve never seen. Leave! Leave now, before they come for you!” Chuppa and Kermit did not know whether to trust Archimedes, although he seemed genuine, Archimedes seemed reluctant to give a lot of information away. Chuppa felt he could not trust anyone, neither Kermit nor Archimedes. At once, Archimedes saw this feeling of distrust in Chuppa’s eyes and said, “It is not me that you need to believe in oh great one, it is your own self which you must believe in and your own heart which you must learn to follow.” Chuppa was shocked at the utter awareness and greatness of Archimedes, and the gravity in his voice with which he spoke penetrating words of wisdom. Chuppa was reassured of Archimedes, whilst Kermit was almost passing out after being pinned to the ceiling by the neck for ten minutes.
Chuppa asked Archimedes, “Will you come with us?”, he replied with a smile across his face, “I cannot go with you. The journey of the heart is a personal one.” They smiled at each other for a moment, and then said their farewells. At once, they all left the Forest Hostel, with Archimedes going his separate ways, and both Chuppa and Kermit trekking deeper into the Forest of Freedom....(to be continued)...
Sunday 26 July 2009
Gurmat: The Innermost Reality - Part 1
Such a profound video on Yogiji speaking about how he became a master. Before this he had became so very powerful as a human being with all the spiritual powers and able to manipulate anything he wanted to in the Universe, but still was unfulfilled. The ego had become too much. Then the Word of the Guru came to preside over him and kindness and compassion was born in his heart. Then he says he became Sikh from then and understood the Shri Guru Granth Sahib, the Sikh Holy scripture. Watch and enjoy...
Gurmat: The Innermost Reality - Part 1
Such a profound video on Yogiji speaking about how he became a master. Before this he had became so very powerful as a human being with all the spiritual powers and able to manipulate anything he wanted to in the Universe, but still was unfulfilled. The ego had become too much. Then the Word of the Guru came to preside over him and kindness and compassion was born in his heart. Then he says he became Sikh from then and understood the Shri Guru Granth Sahib, the Sikh Holy scripture. Watch and enjoy...
Come clean for Congo: Life should be free
A very interesting video on the war in Congo, which we in the modern world are linked to. A initiative known as the The Enough Project is trying to end this war. Here is an introduction of the problem from their website:
"The deadliest war since World War II is taking place right now in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, and rape is used as a weapon in this war. Though this is taking place halfway around the world, we are directly linked to the conflict. The violence in Congo is being fueled by a multi-million dollar trade in minerals – the 3 T’s (tin, tantalum, and tungsten) - that make our cell phones and other electronics function. Over five million people have died as a result of the war. Hundreds of thousands of women have been raped."
Below is a video entry aimed to raise awareness of this campaign:
Below is a video of Congo soldiers being asked why they rape woman. Their response is very interesting:
So do we think we can make a difference? Even if the electronics companies clean-up their supply chain and only source their materials from conflict-free zones, will the rape stop? Has it stopped in our more "civilised" world where we have no war outwardly? Will it stop the inner war of people's desires being out of control and using excuses such as "magic potions" and "spending too long in the bushes" to justify rape? For me this campaign has raised more questions than shown answers, but this is good, because it's about raising awareness of these issues and if we ask the right questions we shall receive the right answers.
Sat Naam.
"The deadliest war since World War II is taking place right now in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, and rape is used as a weapon in this war. Though this is taking place halfway around the world, we are directly linked to the conflict. The violence in Congo is being fueled by a multi-million dollar trade in minerals – the 3 T’s (tin, tantalum, and tungsten) - that make our cell phones and other electronics function. Over five million people have died as a result of the war. Hundreds of thousands of women have been raped."
Below is a video entry aimed to raise awareness of this campaign:
Below is a video of Congo soldiers being asked why they rape woman. Their response is very interesting:
So do we think we can make a difference? Even if the electronics companies clean-up their supply chain and only source their materials from conflict-free zones, will the rape stop? Has it stopped in our more "civilised" world where we have no war outwardly? Will it stop the inner war of people's desires being out of control and using excuses such as "magic potions" and "spending too long in the bushes" to justify rape? For me this campaign has raised more questions than shown answers, but this is good, because it's about raising awareness of these issues and if we ask the right questions we shall receive the right answers.
Sat Naam.
Come clean for Congo: Life should be free
A very interesting video on the war in Congo, which we in the modern world are linked to. A initiative known as the The Enough Project is trying to end this war. Here is an introduction of the problem from their website:
"The deadliest war since World War II is taking place right now in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, and rape is used as a weapon in this war. Though this is taking place halfway around the world, we are directly linked to the conflict. The violence in Congo is being fueled by a multi-million dollar trade in minerals – the 3 T’s (tin, tantalum, and tungsten) - that make our cell phones and other electronics function. Over five million people have died as a result of the war. Hundreds of thousands of women have been raped."
Below is a video entry aimed to raise awareness of this campaign:
Below is a video of Congo soldiers being asked why they rape woman. Their response is very interesting:
So do we think we can make a difference? Even if the electronics companies clean-up their supply chain and only source their materials from conflict-free zones, will the rape stop? Has it stopped in our more "civilised" world where we have no war outwardly? Will it stop the inner war of people's desires being out of control and using excuses such as "magic potions" and "spending too long in the bushes" to justify rape? For me this campaign has raised more questions than shown answers, but this is good, because it's about raising awareness of these issues and if we ask the right questions we shall receive the right answers.
Sat Naam.
"The deadliest war since World War II is taking place right now in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, and rape is used as a weapon in this war. Though this is taking place halfway around the world, we are directly linked to the conflict. The violence in Congo is being fueled by a multi-million dollar trade in minerals – the 3 T’s (tin, tantalum, and tungsten) - that make our cell phones and other electronics function. Over five million people have died as a result of the war. Hundreds of thousands of women have been raped."
Below is a video entry aimed to raise awareness of this campaign:
Below is a video of Congo soldiers being asked why they rape woman. Their response is very interesting:
So do we think we can make a difference? Even if the electronics companies clean-up their supply chain and only source their materials from conflict-free zones, will the rape stop? Has it stopped in our more "civilised" world where we have no war outwardly? Will it stop the inner war of people's desires being out of control and using excuses such as "magic potions" and "spending too long in the bushes" to justify rape? For me this campaign has raised more questions than shown answers, but this is good, because it's about raising awareness of these issues and if we ask the right questions we shall receive the right answers.
Sat Naam.
The Adventures of Chuppa (Part 3)
"Wow! Chuppy! Have a look at that beauty!" Kermit burped as he gazed at the humongous tree before him.
"You do realise Kermit, that my name is Chuppa not Chuppy!" replied Chuppa in a slightly annoyed yet rat-like fashion.
"I know Chuppy" grinned the monkey still in a dream-like stare at the tree. Chuppa knew the name would stick and decided to hit Kermit with a small rock.
"Oi you little devils" came a mouse-like grumpy Scottish cry. Chuppa and Kermit looked at each other confused. Where had the voice come from? As they continued to stare at each other Kermit winked to break the eerie tension. Chuppa hurled at him a passing rat.
It was strange, the voice seemed to come from behind the vast tree. As the two peeked around, they saw a wrinkly and thin trunked tree. At the base of it was an aged metal sign. It was so rusted that anything that touched it would burn and melt into fine golden ash. It read "The Great Oak".
"Well? What did you expect? Do you think knowledge grows on trees..hmmm...well...?" questioned the talking tree. "In your case it does you old bag" said Kermit. "You cheeky monkey you, if i had legs I would..." "...would walk?" interrupted Kermit. "Ha ha ha ha ha" chuckled the tree. "I like you, you monkey. What are ye called?"
"I'm Chuppa and this is Kermit. We've travelled a long way to see you Mr Great Oak... Sir." As Chuppy finished his sentence, the creases in the oak itself began to rapidly fall, much like when a mirror turns to liquid.
"You are...are...the...THE Chuppa?" stuttered the Great Oak. Chuppa's eyes rapidly moved between Kermit and the Oak. So rapidly infact that Kermit fainted from sheer fright.
"You are famous in these lands Chuppa. In my 7000 years of existence I have never been so honoured to meet someone. What would you like from me oh great one?" exclaimed the Great Oak.
Chuppa looked shocked. "Is this some kind of sick joke?" He ran around the near by area looking for cameras but to no avail. "Am I on T.V?"
"Oh you will be, when the news spreads." The tree continued to explain that a scout had been sent to find Chuppa a few days ago. He was a dwarf, but it had been assumed that he was killed by the dark forces as no reply was received.
"Ooohh!" Kermit began to groan as he regained consciousness and rolled around on the floor like a diseased slug. Suddenly, the Great Oak fell into silence as a yellow glow illuminated one of Chuppa's pockets. It seemed to want to move towards Kermit. Chuppa looked down at the glow, and back up at the Great Oak. "Beware of the Ape, Chuppa, he..." Before the tree could finish, Kermit jumped up in an energetic, frog like action in front of Chuppa. "How Long was I out?" he asked Chuppa with a half awake look.
Chuppa looked at Kermit in a new light now. Or should I say, lack of light, more like darkness. As Chuppa gazed into Kermit's eyes he could see the very evil oozing from his eye balls, fire oozing from his ears and blood oozing from his eyebrows as a result of him falling on a metal hedgehog.
Now ever so slightly afraid of Kermit, Chuppa replied "Only a couple of moments Kermit". Kermit retorted, "You do scare me sometimes Chuppa". "Yer, and you scare me too", said Chuppa frightfully whilst still replaying in his head what the Great Oak was trying to tell him.
In some weird way, Chuppa began to realise the true gravity of what the Great Oak had told him. The Dwarf that the Oak spoke of who never returned was in fact the one whom they thought was a little boy.
Upon realising this, Chuppa thought deeply about the true purpose of their voyage. Now they were no longer looking for the apparent child's parents, they were searching for something greater. Something magnificent. They were searching for the key of the universe, only, they didn't know it yet.
"What happened to Oaky?", questioned Kermit inquisitively. "It just vanished when you woke up", replied Chuppa after a short pause as he came out of his deep thoughts. "So what did that old bag actually tell you then?", Kermit queried with an evil grin on his face and with eyes fixated on Chuppa's every movement. Chuppa saw Kermit's desperation and replied, "Nothing! Nothing! it told me nothing! It was about to say something and then you woke up and everything just changed....this place freaks me out". Chuppa cleverly changed the statement and Kermit nodded in agreement. "Yer, I think we should go from here, this place doesn't look safe". "I agree, let's continue our journey. But where do we go now then?", said Chuppa. "We must continue through the Forest of Freedom where there is a small village. There we shall find the boy's parents". "Oki Doki! Lead on Kermit...lead on."
Chuppa and Kermit both headed off deeper into the forest, with Kermit leading and soon they were totally submerged and surrounded by the vastness of the Forest of Freedom. It was getting dark now too and the forest was becoming more alive with sounds never heard to man...(to be continued)...
"You do realise Kermit, that my name is Chuppa not Chuppy!" replied Chuppa in a slightly annoyed yet rat-like fashion.
"I know Chuppy" grinned the monkey still in a dream-like stare at the tree. Chuppa knew the name would stick and decided to hit Kermit with a small rock.
"Oi you little devils" came a mouse-like grumpy Scottish cry. Chuppa and Kermit looked at each other confused. Where had the voice come from? As they continued to stare at each other Kermit winked to break the eerie tension. Chuppa hurled at him a passing rat.
It was strange, the voice seemed to come from behind the vast tree. As the two peeked around, they saw a wrinkly and thin trunked tree. At the base of it was an aged metal sign. It was so rusted that anything that touched it would burn and melt into fine golden ash. It read "The Great Oak".
"Well? What did you expect? Do you think knowledge grows on trees..hmmm...well...?" questioned the talking tree. "In your case it does you old bag" said Kermit. "You cheeky monkey you, if i had legs I would..." "...would walk?" interrupted Kermit. "Ha ha ha ha ha" chuckled the tree. "I like you, you monkey. What are ye called?"
"I'm Chuppa and this is Kermit. We've travelled a long way to see you Mr Great Oak... Sir." As Chuppy finished his sentence, the creases in the oak itself began to rapidly fall, much like when a mirror turns to liquid.
"You are...are...the...THE Chuppa?" stuttered the Great Oak. Chuppa's eyes rapidly moved between Kermit and the Oak. So rapidly infact that Kermit fainted from sheer fright.
"You are famous in these lands Chuppa. In my 7000 years of existence I have never been so honoured to meet someone. What would you like from me oh great one?" exclaimed the Great Oak.
Chuppa looked shocked. "Is this some kind of sick joke?" He ran around the near by area looking for cameras but to no avail. "Am I on T.V?"
"Oh you will be, when the news spreads." The tree continued to explain that a scout had been sent to find Chuppa a few days ago. He was a dwarf, but it had been assumed that he was killed by the dark forces as no reply was received.
"Ooohh!" Kermit began to groan as he regained consciousness and rolled around on the floor like a diseased slug. Suddenly, the Great Oak fell into silence as a yellow glow illuminated one of Chuppa's pockets. It seemed to want to move towards Kermit. Chuppa looked down at the glow, and back up at the Great Oak. "Beware of the Ape, Chuppa, he..." Before the tree could finish, Kermit jumped up in an energetic, frog like action in front of Chuppa. "How Long was I out?" he asked Chuppa with a half awake look.
Chuppa looked at Kermit in a new light now. Or should I say, lack of light, more like darkness. As Chuppa gazed into Kermit's eyes he could see the very evil oozing from his eye balls, fire oozing from his ears and blood oozing from his eyebrows as a result of him falling on a metal hedgehog.
Now ever so slightly afraid of Kermit, Chuppa replied "Only a couple of moments Kermit". Kermit retorted, "You do scare me sometimes Chuppa". "Yer, and you scare me too", said Chuppa frightfully whilst still replaying in his head what the Great Oak was trying to tell him.
In some weird way, Chuppa began to realise the true gravity of what the Great Oak had told him. The Dwarf that the Oak spoke of who never returned was in fact the one whom they thought was a little boy.
Upon realising this, Chuppa thought deeply about the true purpose of their voyage. Now they were no longer looking for the apparent child's parents, they were searching for something greater. Something magnificent. They were searching for the key of the universe, only, they didn't know it yet.
"What happened to Oaky?", questioned Kermit inquisitively. "It just vanished when you woke up", replied Chuppa after a short pause as he came out of his deep thoughts. "So what did that old bag actually tell you then?", Kermit queried with an evil grin on his face and with eyes fixated on Chuppa's every movement. Chuppa saw Kermit's desperation and replied, "Nothing! Nothing! it told me nothing! It was about to say something and then you woke up and everything just changed....this place freaks me out". Chuppa cleverly changed the statement and Kermit nodded in agreement. "Yer, I think we should go from here, this place doesn't look safe". "I agree, let's continue our journey. But where do we go now then?", said Chuppa. "We must continue through the Forest of Freedom where there is a small village. There we shall find the boy's parents". "Oki Doki! Lead on Kermit...lead on."
Chuppa and Kermit both headed off deeper into the forest, with Kermit leading and soon they were totally submerged and surrounded by the vastness of the Forest of Freedom. It was getting dark now too and the forest was becoming more alive with sounds never heard to man...(to be continued)...
The Adventures of Chuppa (Part 3)
"Wow! Chuppy! Have a look at that beauty!" Kermit burped as he gazed at the humongous tree before him.
"You do realise Kermit, that my name is Chuppa not Chuppy!" replied Chuppa in a slightly annoyed yet rat-like fashion.
"I know Chuppy" grinned the monkey still in a dream-like stare at the tree. Chuppa knew the name would stick and decided to hit Kermit with a small rock.
"Oi you little devils" came a mouse-like grumpy Scottish cry. Chuppa and Kermit looked at each other confused. Where had the voice come from? As they continued to stare at each other Kermit winked to break the eerie tension. Chuppa hurled at him a passing rat.
It was strange, the voice seemed to come from behind the vast tree. As the two peeked around, they saw a wrinkly and thin trunked tree. At the base of it was an aged metal sign. It was so rusted that anything that touched it would burn and melt into fine golden ash. It read "The Great Oak".
"Well? What did you expect? Do you think knowledge grows on trees..hmmm...well...?" questioned the talking tree. "In your case it does you old bag" said Kermit. "You cheeky monkey you, if i had legs I would..." "...would walk?" interrupted Kermit. "Ha ha ha ha ha" chuckled the tree. "I like you, you monkey. What are ye called?"
"I'm Chuppa and this is Kermit. We've travelled a long way to see you Mr Great Oak... Sir." As Chuppy finished his sentence, the creases in the oak itself began to rapidly fall, much like when a mirror turns to liquid.
"You are...are...the...THE Chuppa?" stuttered the Great Oak. Chuppa's eyes rapidly moved between Kermit and the Oak. So rapidly infact that Kermit fainted from sheer fright.
"You are famous in these lands Chuppa. In my 7000 years of existence I have never been so honoured to meet someone. What would you like from me oh great one?" exclaimed the Great Oak.
Chuppa looked shocked. "Is this some kind of sick joke?" He ran around the near by area looking for cameras but to no avail. "Am I on T.V?"
"Oh you will be, when the news spreads." The tree continued to explain that a scout had been sent to find Chuppa a few days ago. He was a dwarf, but it had been assumed that he was killed by the dark forces as no reply was received.
"Ooohh!" Kermit began to groan as he regained consciousness and rolled around on the floor like a diseased slug. Suddenly, the Great Oak fell into silence as a yellow glow illuminated one of Chuppa's pockets. It seemed to want to move towards Kermit. Chuppa looked down at the glow, and back up at the Great Oak. "Beware of the Ape, Chuppa, he..." Before the tree could finish, Kermit jumped up in an energetic, frog like action in front of Chuppa. "How Long was I out?" he asked Chuppa with a half awake look.
Chuppa looked at Kermit in a new light now. Or should I say, lack of light, more like darkness. As Chuppa gazed into Kermit's eyes he could see the very evil oozing from his eye balls, fire oozing from his ears and blood oozing from his eyebrows as a result of him falling on a metal hedgehog.
Now ever so slightly afraid of Kermit, Chuppa replied "Only a couple of moments Kermit". Kermit retorted, "You do scare me sometimes Chuppa". "Yer, and you scare me too", said Chuppa frightfully whilst still replaying in his head what the Great Oak was trying to tell him.
In some weird way, Chuppa began to realise the true gravity of what the Great Oak had told him. The Dwarf that the Oak spoke of who never returned was in fact the one whom they thought was a little boy.
Upon realising this, Chuppa thought deeply about the true purpose of their voyage. Now they were no longer looking for the apparent child's parents, they were searching for something greater. Something magnificent. They were searching for the key of the universe, only, they didn't know it yet.
"What happened to Oaky?", questioned Kermit inquisitively. "It just vanished when you woke up", replied Chuppa after a short pause as he came out of his deep thoughts. "So what did that old bag actually tell you then?", Kermit queried with an evil grin on his face and with eyes fixated on Chuppa's every movement. Chuppa saw Kermit's desperation and replied, "Nothing! Nothing! it told me nothing! It was about to say something and then you woke up and everything just changed....this place freaks me out". Chuppa cleverly changed the statement and Kermit nodded in agreement. "Yer, I think we should go from here, this place doesn't look safe". "I agree, let's continue our journey. But where do we go now then?", said Chuppa. "We must continue through the Forest of Freedom where there is a small village. There we shall find the boy's parents". "Oki Doki! Lead on Kermit...lead on."
Chuppa and Kermit both headed off deeper into the forest, with Kermit leading and soon they were totally submerged and surrounded by the vastness of the Forest of Freedom. It was getting dark now too and the forest was becoming more alive with sounds never heard to man...(to be continued)...
"You do realise Kermit, that my name is Chuppa not Chuppy!" replied Chuppa in a slightly annoyed yet rat-like fashion.
"I know Chuppy" grinned the monkey still in a dream-like stare at the tree. Chuppa knew the name would stick and decided to hit Kermit with a small rock.
"Oi you little devils" came a mouse-like grumpy Scottish cry. Chuppa and Kermit looked at each other confused. Where had the voice come from? As they continued to stare at each other Kermit winked to break the eerie tension. Chuppa hurled at him a passing rat.
It was strange, the voice seemed to come from behind the vast tree. As the two peeked around, they saw a wrinkly and thin trunked tree. At the base of it was an aged metal sign. It was so rusted that anything that touched it would burn and melt into fine golden ash. It read "The Great Oak".
"Well? What did you expect? Do you think knowledge grows on trees..hmmm...well...?" questioned the talking tree. "In your case it does you old bag" said Kermit. "You cheeky monkey you, if i had legs I would..." "...would walk?" interrupted Kermit. "Ha ha ha ha ha" chuckled the tree. "I like you, you monkey. What are ye called?"
"I'm Chuppa and this is Kermit. We've travelled a long way to see you Mr Great Oak... Sir." As Chuppy finished his sentence, the creases in the oak itself began to rapidly fall, much like when a mirror turns to liquid.
"You are...are...the...THE Chuppa?" stuttered the Great Oak. Chuppa's eyes rapidly moved between Kermit and the Oak. So rapidly infact that Kermit fainted from sheer fright.
"You are famous in these lands Chuppa. In my 7000 years of existence I have never been so honoured to meet someone. What would you like from me oh great one?" exclaimed the Great Oak.
Chuppa looked shocked. "Is this some kind of sick joke?" He ran around the near by area looking for cameras but to no avail. "Am I on T.V?"
"Oh you will be, when the news spreads." The tree continued to explain that a scout had been sent to find Chuppa a few days ago. He was a dwarf, but it had been assumed that he was killed by the dark forces as no reply was received.
"Ooohh!" Kermit began to groan as he regained consciousness and rolled around on the floor like a diseased slug. Suddenly, the Great Oak fell into silence as a yellow glow illuminated one of Chuppa's pockets. It seemed to want to move towards Kermit. Chuppa looked down at the glow, and back up at the Great Oak. "Beware of the Ape, Chuppa, he..." Before the tree could finish, Kermit jumped up in an energetic, frog like action in front of Chuppa. "How Long was I out?" he asked Chuppa with a half awake look.
Chuppa looked at Kermit in a new light now. Or should I say, lack of light, more like darkness. As Chuppa gazed into Kermit's eyes he could see the very evil oozing from his eye balls, fire oozing from his ears and blood oozing from his eyebrows as a result of him falling on a metal hedgehog.
Now ever so slightly afraid of Kermit, Chuppa replied "Only a couple of moments Kermit". Kermit retorted, "You do scare me sometimes Chuppa". "Yer, and you scare me too", said Chuppa frightfully whilst still replaying in his head what the Great Oak was trying to tell him.
In some weird way, Chuppa began to realise the true gravity of what the Great Oak had told him. The Dwarf that the Oak spoke of who never returned was in fact the one whom they thought was a little boy.
Upon realising this, Chuppa thought deeply about the true purpose of their voyage. Now they were no longer looking for the apparent child's parents, they were searching for something greater. Something magnificent. They were searching for the key of the universe, only, they didn't know it yet.
"What happened to Oaky?", questioned Kermit inquisitively. "It just vanished when you woke up", replied Chuppa after a short pause as he came out of his deep thoughts. "So what did that old bag actually tell you then?", Kermit queried with an evil grin on his face and with eyes fixated on Chuppa's every movement. Chuppa saw Kermit's desperation and replied, "Nothing! Nothing! it told me nothing! It was about to say something and then you woke up and everything just changed....this place freaks me out". Chuppa cleverly changed the statement and Kermit nodded in agreement. "Yer, I think we should go from here, this place doesn't look safe". "I agree, let's continue our journey. But where do we go now then?", said Chuppa. "We must continue through the Forest of Freedom where there is a small village. There we shall find the boy's parents". "Oki Doki! Lead on Kermit...lead on."
Chuppa and Kermit both headed off deeper into the forest, with Kermit leading and soon they were totally submerged and surrounded by the vastness of the Forest of Freedom. It was getting dark now too and the forest was becoming more alive with sounds never heard to man...(to be continued)...
Saturday 25 July 2009
The Adventures of Chuppa (Part 2)
Chuppa trekked back into the woods in search of the deceased child's parents. He roamed the woods for days, searching every nook and cranny, but to no avail. He could find no such place in existence on the forest floor. Finally, he decided to stop wasting time, as it became clear to him that he had no idea where he was going, and ask for directions to the "house located behind the Great Oak."
So, Chuppa pranced on over to a friendly looking squirrel and asked her if she knew how to get to the house behind the "Great Oak."
"Will you please be quiet!" bellowed the friendly yet old squirrel. Instantly the noise from behind her faded.
The squirrel then explained that the only way to reach the house is by crossing the infamous black zone and taking the red brick road to the blue tower. From there he will need to find the signposts leading to the great oak.
Just before he left the old wise squirrel gave him a yellow stone. "Wear this when you need guidence".
With this knowledge, Chuppa set off, packed with him food, the stone, a knife and enough water for several days.
At the edge of forest, a shifty monkey jumps on Chuppa. "I heard you are going to the Great Oak, and i know a shortcut, but i'll only tell you if you let me come with you." said the monkey. Chuppa thought about it for a while...then agreed.
"The names Kermit by the way"
Kermit and Chuppa continued through the vast expanse. Kermit brought Chuppa to the foot of the Mountain of Miracles, a mountain so vast and mysterious that even the local tribesmen fear to talk of it. The mountain stood a million foot high and a thousand foot wide!
Chuppa gasped upon sight of the enormity of the Mountain of Miracles and angrily shouted at Kermit "How exactly is this a shortcut? You Ape!". Kermit retorted "I find that quite offensive, I'm no ape, I'm a monkey!".
Chuppa calmed down and asked again, "How do we cross?". Kermit replied, "The Mountain of Miracles shall take you across, but only if you believe". "Believe in what?", Chuppa queried. "Believe that you can fly", responded Kermit in a voice which was both calming and highly annoying at the same time.
Chuppa closed his eyes and willed himself to believe that he could fly. To aid him he used his MP3 Player and put on a bit of R Kelly. Before he knew it, Chuppa slowly opened his eyes only to find himself levitating 3 inches off the ground. It was a miracle! It was a mountain of a miracle!
Kermit was well rehearsed in The Skyway Code for Levitators and Alladins and gave Chuppa a grounding in the rules of flying before they set off over the mountain.
Eventually they were high in the sky and from the air there could be seen many magical creatures down below, who have wondered the Mountain of Miracles for centuries, in the pursuit of the Great Oak of Knowledge. It is said, that only one in every four creatures ever find the Great Oak of Knowledge. The other 3 usually freeze to life.
After 14 days and nights of flying non-stop, Chuppa and Kermit eventually crossed the black zone, red brick road and the blue tower before arriving at the Great Oak of Knowledge. The Oak was inlaid with diamonds and on it grew apples of gold, silver and potassium sulphate...(to be continued)...
So, Chuppa pranced on over to a friendly looking squirrel and asked her if she knew how to get to the house behind the "Great Oak."
"Will you please be quiet!" bellowed the friendly yet old squirrel. Instantly the noise from behind her faded.
The squirrel then explained that the only way to reach the house is by crossing the infamous black zone and taking the red brick road to the blue tower. From there he will need to find the signposts leading to the great oak.
Just before he left the old wise squirrel gave him a yellow stone. "Wear this when you need guidence".
With this knowledge, Chuppa set off, packed with him food, the stone, a knife and enough water for several days.
At the edge of forest, a shifty monkey jumps on Chuppa. "I heard you are going to the Great Oak, and i know a shortcut, but i'll only tell you if you let me come with you." said the monkey. Chuppa thought about it for a while...then agreed.
"The names Kermit by the way"
Kermit and Chuppa continued through the vast expanse. Kermit brought Chuppa to the foot of the Mountain of Miracles, a mountain so vast and mysterious that even the local tribesmen fear to talk of it. The mountain stood a million foot high and a thousand foot wide!
Chuppa gasped upon sight of the enormity of the Mountain of Miracles and angrily shouted at Kermit "How exactly is this a shortcut? You Ape!". Kermit retorted "I find that quite offensive, I'm no ape, I'm a monkey!".
Chuppa calmed down and asked again, "How do we cross?". Kermit replied, "The Mountain of Miracles shall take you across, but only if you believe". "Believe in what?", Chuppa queried. "Believe that you can fly", responded Kermit in a voice which was both calming and highly annoying at the same time.
Chuppa closed his eyes and willed himself to believe that he could fly. To aid him he used his MP3 Player and put on a bit of R Kelly. Before he knew it, Chuppa slowly opened his eyes only to find himself levitating 3 inches off the ground. It was a miracle! It was a mountain of a miracle!
Kermit was well rehearsed in The Skyway Code for Levitators and Alladins and gave Chuppa a grounding in the rules of flying before they set off over the mountain.
Eventually they were high in the sky and from the air there could be seen many magical creatures down below, who have wondered the Mountain of Miracles for centuries, in the pursuit of the Great Oak of Knowledge. It is said, that only one in every four creatures ever find the Great Oak of Knowledge. The other 3 usually freeze to life.
After 14 days and nights of flying non-stop, Chuppa and Kermit eventually crossed the black zone, red brick road and the blue tower before arriving at the Great Oak of Knowledge. The Oak was inlaid with diamonds and on it grew apples of gold, silver and potassium sulphate...(to be continued)...
The Adventures of Chuppa (Part 2)
Chuppa trekked back into the woods in search of the deceased child's parents. He roamed the woods for days, searching every nook and cranny, but to no avail. He could find no such place in existence on the forest floor. Finally, he decided to stop wasting time, as it became clear to him that he had no idea where he was going, and ask for directions to the "house located behind the Great Oak."
So, Chuppa pranced on over to a friendly looking squirrel and asked her if she knew how to get to the house behind the "Great Oak."
"Will you please be quiet!" bellowed the friendly yet old squirrel. Instantly the noise from behind her faded.
The squirrel then explained that the only way to reach the house is by crossing the infamous black zone and taking the red brick road to the blue tower. From there he will need to find the signposts leading to the great oak.
Just before he left the old wise squirrel gave him a yellow stone. "Wear this when you need guidence".
With this knowledge, Chuppa set off, packed with him food, the stone, a knife and enough water for several days.
At the edge of forest, a shifty monkey jumps on Chuppa. "I heard you are going to the Great Oak, and i know a shortcut, but i'll only tell you if you let me come with you." said the monkey. Chuppa thought about it for a while...then agreed.
"The names Kermit by the way"
Kermit and Chuppa continued through the vast expanse. Kermit brought Chuppa to the foot of the Mountain of Miracles, a mountain so vast and mysterious that even the local tribesmen fear to talk of it. The mountain stood a million foot high and a thousand foot wide!
Chuppa gasped upon sight of the enormity of the Mountain of Miracles and angrily shouted at Kermit "How exactly is this a shortcut? You Ape!". Kermit retorted "I find that quite offensive, I'm no ape, I'm a monkey!".
Chuppa calmed down and asked again, "How do we cross?". Kermit replied, "The Mountain of Miracles shall take you across, but only if you believe". "Believe in what?", Chuppa queried. "Believe that you can fly", responded Kermit in a voice which was both calming and highly annoying at the same time.
Chuppa closed his eyes and willed himself to believe that he could fly. To aid him he used his MP3 Player and put on a bit of R Kelly. Before he knew it, Chuppa slowly opened his eyes only to find himself levitating 3 inches off the ground. It was a miracle! It was a mountain of a miracle!
Kermit was well rehearsed in The Skyway Code for Levitators and Alladins and gave Chuppa a grounding in the rules of flying before they set off over the mountain.
Eventually they were high in the sky and from the air there could be seen many magical creatures down below, who have wondered the Mountain of Miracles for centuries, in the pursuit of the Great Oak of Knowledge. It is said, that only one in every four creatures ever find the Great Oak of Knowledge. The other 3 usually freeze to life.
After 14 days and nights of flying non-stop, Chuppa and Kermit eventually crossed the black zone, red brick road and the blue tower before arriving at the Great Oak of Knowledge. The Oak was inlaid with diamonds and on it grew apples of gold, silver and potassium sulphate...(to be continued)...
So, Chuppa pranced on over to a friendly looking squirrel and asked her if she knew how to get to the house behind the "Great Oak."
"Will you please be quiet!" bellowed the friendly yet old squirrel. Instantly the noise from behind her faded.
The squirrel then explained that the only way to reach the house is by crossing the infamous black zone and taking the red brick road to the blue tower. From there he will need to find the signposts leading to the great oak.
Just before he left the old wise squirrel gave him a yellow stone. "Wear this when you need guidence".
With this knowledge, Chuppa set off, packed with him food, the stone, a knife and enough water for several days.
At the edge of forest, a shifty monkey jumps on Chuppa. "I heard you are going to the Great Oak, and i know a shortcut, but i'll only tell you if you let me come with you." said the monkey. Chuppa thought about it for a while...then agreed.
"The names Kermit by the way"
Kermit and Chuppa continued through the vast expanse. Kermit brought Chuppa to the foot of the Mountain of Miracles, a mountain so vast and mysterious that even the local tribesmen fear to talk of it. The mountain stood a million foot high and a thousand foot wide!
Chuppa gasped upon sight of the enormity of the Mountain of Miracles and angrily shouted at Kermit "How exactly is this a shortcut? You Ape!". Kermit retorted "I find that quite offensive, I'm no ape, I'm a monkey!".
Chuppa calmed down and asked again, "How do we cross?". Kermit replied, "The Mountain of Miracles shall take you across, but only if you believe". "Believe in what?", Chuppa queried. "Believe that you can fly", responded Kermit in a voice which was both calming and highly annoying at the same time.
Chuppa closed his eyes and willed himself to believe that he could fly. To aid him he used his MP3 Player and put on a bit of R Kelly. Before he knew it, Chuppa slowly opened his eyes only to find himself levitating 3 inches off the ground. It was a miracle! It was a mountain of a miracle!
Kermit was well rehearsed in The Skyway Code for Levitators and Alladins and gave Chuppa a grounding in the rules of flying before they set off over the mountain.
Eventually they were high in the sky and from the air there could be seen many magical creatures down below, who have wondered the Mountain of Miracles for centuries, in the pursuit of the Great Oak of Knowledge. It is said, that only one in every four creatures ever find the Great Oak of Knowledge. The other 3 usually freeze to life.
After 14 days and nights of flying non-stop, Chuppa and Kermit eventually crossed the black zone, red brick road and the blue tower before arriving at the Great Oak of Knowledge. The Oak was inlaid with diamonds and on it grew apples of gold, silver and potassium sulphate...(to be continued)...
Friday 24 July 2009
The Adventures of Chuppa (Part 1)
Once on a quiet summer evening as the soft, warm breeze blew by, a small boy caught the scent of a familiar smell, it was a rabbit jumping merrily in the bushes in pursuit of another furry little rodent, also known as a rat. The boy eagerly ran towards it. The rabbit vanished into the upcoming forest and the boy chased after it. Then with an unfortunate turn of events, the little boy fell off a cliff..but WAIT...it was truly a miracle!...the little boy didn't die...he was hanging on for dear life. Ok, no..he dies.
The sun set on the decaying child's body, and as the sun rose the following day, there was a rodent shaped shadow on the boy's torso. It was the rabbit again. The rabbit shed a small tear of oily water onto the now nearly dissolved body. The rabbits name was Chuppa. He turned his back and ran off into the forest again.
Chuppa could not sleep that night. He was overcome by guilt as he felt that he was partially responsible for the death of the child. He made a vow to himself that fateful night. He promised himself that......he would never wear a carrier bag on his face ever again. In Chuppa's desperation he decided to set off on a quest to find the boy's parents and tell them about the boy. The journey ahead was long and full of adventure, but now Chuppa knew his meaning in life and was ready to set out to achieve it.
With Chuppa's long nails he stabbed into the decaying body and began to drag it across the lake so to drop it into the river. Chuppa wailed "Rest in peace my brother" as the body fell in slow motion into the lake and was consumed by the waters. Chuppa then noticed something strange in the air. It was electric and sobre at the same time. Indeed Chuppa could feel the spirit of the boy talking to him and he could hear the boy say,'my home is in the woods behind the great oak tree'. Chuppa wasn't sure what to do or what to say but he knew that one day everything will make sense on this weird world called Venus...(to be continued)...
The sun set on the decaying child's body, and as the sun rose the following day, there was a rodent shaped shadow on the boy's torso. It was the rabbit again. The rabbit shed a small tear of oily water onto the now nearly dissolved body. The rabbits name was Chuppa. He turned his back and ran off into the forest again.
Chuppa could not sleep that night. He was overcome by guilt as he felt that he was partially responsible for the death of the child. He made a vow to himself that fateful night. He promised himself that......he would never wear a carrier bag on his face ever again. In Chuppa's desperation he decided to set off on a quest to find the boy's parents and tell them about the boy. The journey ahead was long and full of adventure, but now Chuppa knew his meaning in life and was ready to set out to achieve it.
With Chuppa's long nails he stabbed into the decaying body and began to drag it across the lake so to drop it into the river. Chuppa wailed "Rest in peace my brother" as the body fell in slow motion into the lake and was consumed by the waters. Chuppa then noticed something strange in the air. It was electric and sobre at the same time. Indeed Chuppa could feel the spirit of the boy talking to him and he could hear the boy say,'my home is in the woods behind the great oak tree'. Chuppa wasn't sure what to do or what to say but he knew that one day everything will make sense on this weird world called Venus...(to be continued)...
The Adventures of Chuppa (Part 1)
Once on a quiet summer evening as the soft, warm breeze blew by, a small boy caught the scent of a familiar smell, it was a rabbit jumping merrily in the bushes in pursuit of another furry little rodent, also known as a rat. The boy eagerly ran towards it. The rabbit vanished into the upcoming forest and the boy chased after it. Then with an unfortunate turn of events, the little boy fell off a cliff..but WAIT...it was truly a miracle!...the little boy didn't die...he was hanging on for dear life. Ok, no..he dies.
The sun set on the decaying child's body, and as the sun rose the following day, there was a rodent shaped shadow on the boy's torso. It was the rabbit again. The rabbit shed a small tear of oily water onto the now nearly dissolved body. The rabbits name was Chuppa. He turned his back and ran off into the forest again.
Chuppa could not sleep that night. He was overcome by guilt as he felt that he was partially responsible for the death of the child. He made a vow to himself that fateful night. He promised himself that......he would never wear a carrier bag on his face ever again. In Chuppa's desperation he decided to set off on a quest to find the boy's parents and tell them about the boy. The journey ahead was long and full of adventure, but now Chuppa knew his meaning in life and was ready to set out to achieve it.
With Chuppa's long nails he stabbed into the decaying body and began to drag it across the lake so to drop it into the river. Chuppa wailed "Rest in peace my brother" as the body fell in slow motion into the lake and was consumed by the waters. Chuppa then noticed something strange in the air. It was electric and sobre at the same time. Indeed Chuppa could feel the spirit of the boy talking to him and he could hear the boy say,'my home is in the woods behind the great oak tree'. Chuppa wasn't sure what to do or what to say but he knew that one day everything will make sense on this weird world called Venus...(to be continued)...
The sun set on the decaying child's body, and as the sun rose the following day, there was a rodent shaped shadow on the boy's torso. It was the rabbit again. The rabbit shed a small tear of oily water onto the now nearly dissolved body. The rabbits name was Chuppa. He turned his back and ran off into the forest again.
Chuppa could not sleep that night. He was overcome by guilt as he felt that he was partially responsible for the death of the child. He made a vow to himself that fateful night. He promised himself that......he would never wear a carrier bag on his face ever again. In Chuppa's desperation he decided to set off on a quest to find the boy's parents and tell them about the boy. The journey ahead was long and full of adventure, but now Chuppa knew his meaning in life and was ready to set out to achieve it.
With Chuppa's long nails he stabbed into the decaying body and began to drag it across the lake so to drop it into the river. Chuppa wailed "Rest in peace my brother" as the body fell in slow motion into the lake and was consumed by the waters. Chuppa then noticed something strange in the air. It was electric and sobre at the same time. Indeed Chuppa could feel the spirit of the boy talking to him and he could hear the boy say,'my home is in the woods behind the great oak tree'. Chuppa wasn't sure what to do or what to say but he knew that one day everything will make sense on this weird world called Venus...(to be continued)...
Tuesday 14 July 2009
Quote of the Day
To be extraordinary isn't to be superhuman, it's to be super courageous with your life
Quote of the Day
To be extraordinary isn't to be superhuman, it's to be super courageous with your life
Wednesday 8 July 2009
Quote of the Day
This quote came to me last night whilst I was in a semi-dream state. Quotes come to me in the strangest of places!
It is in the clarity of the self that every answer to every question is received
Quote of the Day
This quote came to me last night whilst I was in a semi-dream state. Quotes come to me in the strangest of places!
It is in the clarity of the self that every answer to every question is received
Wednesday 10 June 2009
Quote of the Day
This quote came to me yesterday after I finished meditating:
What is to 'be spiritual'? Spiritual is 'to be'
Quote of the Day
This quote came to me yesterday after I finished meditating:
What is to 'be spiritual'? Spiritual is 'to be'
Monday 8 June 2009
You are the cause of all problems in the cosmos
You are the cause of all problems in the cosmos. You cause it in two ways:
One is that you don't do anything about it, you judge, you evaluate and put people into boxes and sit back and watch the drama unfold. You don't want to be responsible for the bad in the world. You do nothing to eliminate the bad in the world.
Two is that your view of what is bad and good, creates the bad and good in the world. It is not what you see in the world that creates problems, it's how you see what's in the world. In reality bad or good do not exist. I repeat, in reality, good and bad do not exist. Your view of what is good or bad is what creates the good and bad in the world. Therefore, you are the root cause of all the problems in the entire cosmos. Please pause for a moment and reflect on this statement.
I'm not saying there are not challenges. On a spiritual path, the challenges that come are always bigger than what you can deal with. But a challenge is a challenge. A problem is what you view as being bad in a challenge. If you choose to stop viewing things as good and bad, you will be free from all problems in your life. The challenges will continue and you shall be able to face these challenges with greater fervour and confidence, knowing that you have the choice to turn them into a problem or not.
In order to create a world of peace, we must let go of our concepts of good and bad, our judgements and evaluations, and become proactive as individuals to help build bridges between all people of all communities, we must seek to give all people in the world the basics of food and shelter and we must treat Mother Earth gently as our own. Fundamentally however, to achieve these feats, how we see the world through our eyes must change. You and only you can make the choice to let go of your views about good and bad in the world and through your every step, smile and act of kindness, eliminate all the darkness in the world.
Sat Naam.
P.S. This post was written in a very particular and direct style of writing on purpose to test whether you turn even this post into a 'problem'. Did you? If you viewed this post as a bad, then this is because you're still living in the mode of good and bad. The mode is very subtle because it's the only way we've grown up to differentiate the world, so not to worry, even if you live in this mode it's not bad because good and bad do not exist in reality. Just accept it, and try to recognise it next time and a whole new world will open up for you.
One is that you don't do anything about it, you judge, you evaluate and put people into boxes and sit back and watch the drama unfold. You don't want to be responsible for the bad in the world. You do nothing to eliminate the bad in the world.
Two is that your view of what is bad and good, creates the bad and good in the world. It is not what you see in the world that creates problems, it's how you see what's in the world. In reality bad or good do not exist. I repeat, in reality, good and bad do not exist. Your view of what is good or bad is what creates the good and bad in the world. Therefore, you are the root cause of all the problems in the entire cosmos. Please pause for a moment and reflect on this statement.
I'm not saying there are not challenges. On a spiritual path, the challenges that come are always bigger than what you can deal with. But a challenge is a challenge. A problem is what you view as being bad in a challenge. If you choose to stop viewing things as good and bad, you will be free from all problems in your life. The challenges will continue and you shall be able to face these challenges with greater fervour and confidence, knowing that you have the choice to turn them into a problem or not.
In order to create a world of peace, we must let go of our concepts of good and bad, our judgements and evaluations, and become proactive as individuals to help build bridges between all people of all communities, we must seek to give all people in the world the basics of food and shelter and we must treat Mother Earth gently as our own. Fundamentally however, to achieve these feats, how we see the world through our eyes must change. You and only you can make the choice to let go of your views about good and bad in the world and through your every step, smile and act of kindness, eliminate all the darkness in the world.
Sat Naam.
P.S. This post was written in a very particular and direct style of writing on purpose to test whether you turn even this post into a 'problem'. Did you? If you viewed this post as a bad, then this is because you're still living in the mode of good and bad. The mode is very subtle because it's the only way we've grown up to differentiate the world, so not to worry, even if you live in this mode it's not bad because good and bad do not exist in reality. Just accept it, and try to recognise it next time and a whole new world will open up for you.
You are the cause of all problems in the cosmos
You are the cause of all problems in the cosmos. You cause it in two ways:
One is that you don't do anything about it, you judge, you evaluate and put people into boxes and sit back and watch the drama unfold. You don't want to be responsible for the bad in the world. You do nothing to eliminate the bad in the world.
Two is that your view of what is bad and good, creates the bad and good in the world. It is not what you see in the world that creates problems, it's how you see what's in the world. In reality bad or good do not exist. I repeat, in reality, good and bad do not exist. Your view of what is good or bad is what creates the good and bad in the world. Therefore, you are the root cause of all the problems in the entire cosmos. Please pause for a moment and reflect on this statement.
I'm not saying there are not challenges. On a spiritual path, the challenges that come are always bigger than what you can deal with. But a challenge is a challenge. A problem is what you view as being bad in a challenge. If you choose to stop viewing things as good and bad, you will be free from all problems in your life. The challenges will continue and you shall be able to face these challenges with greater fervour and confidence, knowing that you have the choice to turn them into a problem or not.
In order to create a world of peace, we must let go of our concepts of good and bad, our judgements and evaluations, and become proactive as individuals to help build bridges between all people of all communities, we must seek to give all people in the world the basics of food and shelter and we must treat Mother Earth gently as our own. Fundamentally however, to achieve these feats, how we see the world through our eyes must change. You and only you can make the choice to let go of your views about good and bad in the world and through your every step, smile and act of kindness, eliminate all the darkness in the world.
Sat Naam.
P.S. This post was written in a very particular and direct style of writing on purpose to test whether you turn even this post into a 'problem'. Did you? If you viewed this post as a bad, then this is because you're still living in the mode of good and bad. The mode is very subtle because it's the only way we've grown up to differentiate the world, so not to worry, even if you live in this mode it's not bad because good and bad do not exist in reality. Just accept it, and try to recognise it next time and a whole new world will open up for you.
One is that you don't do anything about it, you judge, you evaluate and put people into boxes and sit back and watch the drama unfold. You don't want to be responsible for the bad in the world. You do nothing to eliminate the bad in the world.
Two is that your view of what is bad and good, creates the bad and good in the world. It is not what you see in the world that creates problems, it's how you see what's in the world. In reality bad or good do not exist. I repeat, in reality, good and bad do not exist. Your view of what is good or bad is what creates the good and bad in the world. Therefore, you are the root cause of all the problems in the entire cosmos. Please pause for a moment and reflect on this statement.
I'm not saying there are not challenges. On a spiritual path, the challenges that come are always bigger than what you can deal with. But a challenge is a challenge. A problem is what you view as being bad in a challenge. If you choose to stop viewing things as good and bad, you will be free from all problems in your life. The challenges will continue and you shall be able to face these challenges with greater fervour and confidence, knowing that you have the choice to turn them into a problem or not.
In order to create a world of peace, we must let go of our concepts of good and bad, our judgements and evaluations, and become proactive as individuals to help build bridges between all people of all communities, we must seek to give all people in the world the basics of food and shelter and we must treat Mother Earth gently as our own. Fundamentally however, to achieve these feats, how we see the world through our eyes must change. You and only you can make the choice to let go of your views about good and bad in the world and through your every step, smile and act of kindness, eliminate all the darkness in the world.
Sat Naam.
P.S. This post was written in a very particular and direct style of writing on purpose to test whether you turn even this post into a 'problem'. Did you? If you viewed this post as a bad, then this is because you're still living in the mode of good and bad. The mode is very subtle because it's the only way we've grown up to differentiate the world, so not to worry, even if you live in this mode it's not bad because good and bad do not exist in reality. Just accept it, and try to recognise it next time and a whole new world will open up for you.
Friday 22 May 2009
Keeping the heart healthy: The Result
Sat Naam! So, the experiment with doing regular running daily has had real benefits and my heart is definitely healthier in just a month. I'm fascinated at the difference in my health so rapidly! I can run on average for 15 - 20 minutes now and without too much exhaustion. The longest I've so far run for is 25 minutes, and that was pushing all my boundaries, but then again, God loves to push my boundaries!Running is such a beautiful thing. Absolute freedom! And afterwards I'm sweating all over, which is such a good feeling (without trying to sound too much like a Hippie!). I now understand the privilege of having legs to run with. Some people don't have legs, so having legs is a privilege. By running I'm honouring my heart, my legs, my body, I'm respecting the fact they serve me so well and so I should keep them in good shape. That's the least I can do - keep them in good shape! I owe it to them to keep them in good shape. It's Ang Sang Waheguru.
And also, I'm discovering the importance of the mind whilst running. It becomes either a big barrier or a big support depending on how it's wired up. If I hadn't actively developed the capacity of my mind, this running business would have stopped long before. Even whilst running, I have a constant consciousness about the thoughts running through my mind - if you can pardon the pun. As I run, thoughts run too. As I run faster, thoughts run faster too. Since the mind is connected intimately to the breath. But, if a person does not know how to process the thoughts, then that person will not be able to persevere in anything. It's so important, for those who do sports or martial arts, to also develop the capacity of the mind and everyday clear it.
At the moment I'm doing a meditation called Gun Patee, to make the impossible possible, for 31 minutes in the evening before I go to sleep. All my successes in running have been due to this meditation. For those who want to join me in practising this meditation, below are the instructions modified from the KRI Library of Teachings website.
Please Note: The website http://www.100megsfree.com/yoga/gumpati.html displays an incorrect version of Gunpati Kriya. The KRI approved version can be found here.
Description
This beautiful and powerful meditation has a history in its name. The ancient symbol for this was the Hindu God of Knowledge and Happiness, Ganesha. The other name for Ganesha is Gunpati or Ganpati. Ganesha was depicted as a rotund man with the head of an elephant. This huge body balances and rides on a rat, conveying the message that even the impossible can be done with this meditation. The rat represents the quality of penetration. A rat can get in almost any place. So Ganesha can know anything and can get past any blockages.
Wisdom and wise choices grant you happiness in your life. The impact of this meditation is to clear the blocks from your own karma. Each of us has three regions of life to conquer: The past which is recorded in our samskaras and which brings us the challenges and blessings of fate are balanced by these sounds; the present which must be mastered by karma yoga, the practice of action with integrity in the moment; and the future, recorded in the ether and, which at its best and most fulfilled, is called dharma. This kriya allows you to let go of the attachments to the mind and to the impact of past actions so you can create and live a fulfilled life and a perfect future.
How To Do It
Sit with legs crossed on the floor (easy pose), or in a chair with feet flat and a straight spine with the chin slightly tucked in towards the chest (light jalandhar bandh). Elbows straight, wrists resting on knees. The eyes are 1/10th open, concentrating at the Third Eye Point, which is at the roof of the nose between the two physical eyebrows.
The mantra that we will be using is Sa-Ta-Na-Ma-Ra-Ma-Da-Sa-Sa-Sey-Soh-Hung. The mantra is chanted in the following way:
Sa: Press the thumb to the index finger.
Ta: Press the thumb to the second finger.
Na: Press the thumb to the ring finger.
Ma: Press the thumb to the baby finger.
Ra: Press the thumb to the index finger.
Ma: Press the thumb to the second finger.
Da: Press the thumb to the ring finger.
Sa: Press the thumb to the baby finger.
Sa: Press the thumb to the index finger.
Sey: Press the thumb to the second finger.
Soh: Press the thumb to the ring finger.
Hung: Press the thumb to the baby finger.
There are three parts to this kriya:
Part I
Chant the mantra on a single breath, as you press the fingertips sequentially with each syllable. Use a monotone voice or use the same melody you would use for Kirtan Kriya. The eyes are 1/10th open. Concentrate at the Third Eye Point.
Time: Continue for 11-62 minutes.
Part II
Inhale deeply and hold the breath. Move the body in a slow twist and stretch motion. Move each muscle of the body. Move the head, torso, arms, back, belly and hands. Then exhale powerfully. Repeat this 3-5 times.
Part III
Immediately sit straight. Look at the Lotus Point, the tip of the nose. Become totally calm, absolutely still. Meditate for 2-3 minutes.
To End: Inhale and hold the breath for 30 seconds as you physically move and rotate your body as if it is going through spasms. Every muscle must be stretched, squeezed and turned around, from the muscles in your face, head and neck, down to your toes. Exhale. Repeat this 3 more times. Then inhale, sit calmly and concentrate on the tip of your nose for 20 seconds. Exhale, and relax. Done!
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