Gaia Community: Samme's Blog

THE AWAKENING

http://princesamwise.gaia.com — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 07:21:45 GMT

A time comes in your life when you finally get…when, in the midst of all your fears and insanity, you stop dead in your tracks and somewhere the voice inside your head cries out…ENOUGH! Enough fighting and crying and blaming and struggling to hold on. Then, like a child quieting down after a tantrum, you blink back your tears and begin to look at the world through new eyes.

This is your awakening.

You realize it’s time to stop hoping and waiting for something to change, or for happiness, safety and security to magically appear over the next horizon.

You realize that in the real world there aren’t always fairy tale endings, and that any guarantee of “happily ever after” must begin with you…and in the process a sense of serenity is born of acceptance.

You awaken to the fact that you are not perfect and that not everyone will always love, appreciate or approve of who or what you are…and that’s OK. They are entitled to their own views and opinions.

You learn the importance of loving and championing yourself…and in the process a sense of new found confidence is born of self-approval.

Your stop complaining and blaming other people for the things they did to you – or didn’t do for you – and you learn that the only thing you can really count on is the unexpected.

You learn that people don’t always say what they mean or mean what they say and that not everyone will always be there for you and everything isn’t always about you.

So, you learn to stand on your own and to take care of yourself…and in the process a sense of safety and security is born of self-reliance.

You stop judging and pointing fingers and you begin to accept people as they are and to overlook their shortcomings and human frailties…and in the process a sense of peace and contentment is born of forgiveness.

You learn to open up to new worlds and different points of view. You begin reassessing and redefining who you are and what you really stand for.

You learn the difference between wanting and needing and you begin to discard the doctrines and values you’ve outgrown, or should never have bought into to begin with.

You learn that there is power and glory in creating and contributing and you stop maneuvering through life merely as a “consumer” looking for you next fix.

You learn that principles such as honesty and integrity are not the outdated ideals of a bygone era, but the mortar that holds together the foundation upon which you must build a life.

You learn that you don’t know everything, it’s not you job to save the world and that you can’t teach a pig to sing. You learn the only cross to bear is the one you choose to carry and that martyrs get burned at the stake.

Then you learn about love. You learn to look at relationships as they really are and not as you would have them be. You learn that alone does not mean lonely.

You stop trying to control people, situations and outcomes. You learn to distinguish between guilt and responsibility and the importance of setting boundaries and learning to say NO.

You also stop working so hard at putting your feelings aside, smoothing things over and ignoring your needs.

You learn that your body really is your temple. You begin to care for it and treat it with respect. You begin to eat a balanced diet, drinking more water, and take more time to exercise.

You learn that being tired fuels doubt, fear, and uncertainty and so you take more time to rest. And, just food fuels the body, laughter fuels our soul. So you take more time to laugh and to play.

You learn that, for the most part, you get in life what you deserve, and that much of life truly is a self-fulfilling prophecy.

You learn that anything worth achieving is worth working for and that wishing for something to happen is different than working toward making it happen.

More importantly, you learn that in order to achieve success you need direction, discipline and perseverance. You learn that no one can do it all alone, and that it’s OK to risk asking for help.

You learn the only thing you must truly fear is fear itself. You learn to step right into and through your fears because you know that whatever happens you can handle it and to give in to fear is to give away the right to live life on your own terms.

You learn to fight for your life and not to squander it living under a cloud of impending doom.

You learn that life isn’t always fair, you don’t always get what you think you deserve and that sometimes bad things happen to unsuspecting, good people…and you lean not to always take it personally.

You learn that nobody’s punishing you and everything isn’t always somebody’s fault. It’s just life happening. You learn to admit when you are wrong and to build bridges instead of walls.

You lean that negative feelings such as anger, envy and resentment must be understood and redirected or they will suffocate the life out of you and poison the universe that surrounds you.

You learn to be thankful and to take comfort in many of the simple things we take for granted, things that millions of people upon the earth can only dream about: a full refrigerator, clean running water, a soft warm bed, a long hot shower.

Then, you begin to take responsibility for yourself by yourself and you make yourself a promise to never betray yourself and to never, ever settle for less than you heart’s desire.

You make it a point to keep smiling, to keep trusting, and to stay open to every wonderful possibility.

You hang a wind chime outside your window so you can listen to the wind.

Finally, with courage in you heart, you take a stand, you take a deep breath, and you begin to design the life you want to live as best as you can.

Author unknown

Tags: awakening, life, empowerment

What Season Are You?

http://princesamwise.gaia.com — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 03:13:47 GMT

You are Spring

Fresh blossom on trees and crisp dew covered grass is what you enjoy

Take the Season Quiz at Quizopolis.com

Tags: season, quiz

hEaRtS

http://princesamwise.gaia.com — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 01:34:59 GMT

Hearts come in many shapes, sizes and colors.

“The greatest treasures are those invisible to the eye but found by the heart.”

Tags: hearts, love

HEY BABU RIBA

http://princesamwise.gaia.com — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 22:34:21 GMT

Hey Babu Riba 1/11

This is one of my many favorite obscure foreign films.
Let the wonderful opening scene and song pull you in.

Tags: movies

NATIONAL CLEAN ENERGY SUMMIT

http://princesamwise.gaia.com — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 22:17:18 GMT

Tags: green, energy, sustainability

GAZA KIDS SET WORLD RECORD ON KITE FLYING

http://princesamwise.gaia.com — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 21:10:22 GMT

This is just wonderful and beautiful.

Gaza kids eye kite-flying world record - 30 July 09

Here are more beautiful pictures of this event.

Despite bombing, Gaza school endures

Tags: Gaza, children, kites

MY LIFE ACCORDING TO...,

http://princesamwise.gaia.com — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 22:22:10 GMT

Using only song names from ONE ARTIST, cleverly answer these questions.
Try not to repeat a song title. It's a lot harder than you think!
Repost as "My Life According to [ Artist Name] "

1. Are you a male or female?

2. How do you feel:

3. Describe where you currently live:

4. If you could go anywhere, where would you go?

5. Your favorite form of transportation:

6. Your best friend is:

7. What's the weather like?

8. Favorite time of day:

9. If your life was a TV show, what would it be called?

10. What is life to you?

11. Your fear:

12. What is the best advice you have to give?

13. Thought for the day:

14. How I would like to die:

15. My soul's present condition:

16. My motto:

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Copy the texts above the asterisks and post in your blog filling in the song titles of the one artist you have chosen. Then place a comment here with a link to your blog so we can all read it. If you have seen an artist already taken please choose another one. Thank you,
Samme

Tags: music, artist, life, love

LEOPARD KILLED MOTHER BABOON AND WAS TRANSFORMED

http://princesamwise.gaia.com — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 11:50:30 GMT

Leopards attack and kill baboons. It is their nature to eat them or was it? Moments after killing the baboon, the leopard had a transformation! What was it that transformed this leopard? Please watch this wonderful video and be amazed. This video is one of the many proofs that the paradigm shift is happening and affecting the animal kingdom as well. This is a bittersweet video of a slice of life in the animal kingdom with a great message to humanity.

Leopard cuddles Baby Baboon

What do you think??

Tags: animals, transformation, family, love

THE WORDS OF GOD DO NOT JUSTIFY CRUELTY TO WOMEN

http://princesamwise.gaia.com — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 19:10:55 GMT

"Everyone is entitled to all the rights and freedoms set forth in this Declaration, without distinction of any kind, such as race, colour, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status ..." (Article 2, Universal Declaration of Human Rights)

"There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus." (Galatians 3:28)

I have been a practising Christian all my life and a deacon and Bible teacher for many years. My faith is a source of strength and comfort to me, as religious beliefs are to hundreds of millions of people around the world.

So my decision to sever my ties with the Southern Baptist Convention, after six decades, was painful and difficult. It was, however, an unavoidable decision when th e convention's leaders, quoting a few carefully selected Bible verses and claiming that Eve was created second to Adam and was responsible for original sin, ordained that women must be "subservient" to their husbands and prohibited from serving as deacons, pastors or chaplains in the military service. This was in conflict with my belief - confirmed in the holy scriptures - that we are all equal in the eyes of God.

This view that women are somehow inferior to men is not restricted to one religion or belief. It is widespread. Women are prevented from playing a full and equal role in many faiths.

Nor, tragically, does its influence stop at the walls of the church, mosque, synagogue or temple. This discrimination, unjustifiably attributed to a Higher Authority, has provided a reason or excuse for the deprivation of women's equal rights across the world for centuries. The male interpretations of religious texts and the way they interact with, and reinforce, traditional practices justify some of the most pervasive, persistent, flagrant and damaging examples of human rights abuses.

At their most repugnant, the belief that women must be subjugated to the wishes of men excuses slavery, violence, forced prostitution, genital mutilation and national laws that omit rape as a crime. But it also costs many millions of girls and women control over their own bodies and lives, and continues to deny them fair access to education, health, employment and influence within their own communities.

The impact of these religious beliefs touches every aspect of our lives. They help explain why in many countries boys are educated before girls; why girls are told when and whom they must marry; and why many face enormous and unacceptable risks in pregnancy and childbirth because their basic health needs are not met.

In some Islamic nations, women are restricted in their movements, punished for permitting the exposure of an arm or ankle, deprived of education, prohibited from driving a car or competing with men for a job. If a woman is raped, she is often most severely punished as the guilty party in the crime.

The same discriminatory thinking lies behind the continuing gender gap in pay and why there are still so few women in office in Britain and the United States. The root of this prejudice lies deep in our histories, but its impact is felt every day. It is not women and girls alone who suffer. It damages all of us. The evidence shows that investing in women and girls delivers major benefits for everyone in society. An educated woman has healthier children. She is more likely to send them to school. She earns more and invests what she earns in her family.

It is simply self-defeating for any community to discriminate against half its population. We need to challenge these self-serving and out-dated attitudes and practices - as we are seeing in Iran where women are at the forefront of the battle for democracy and freedom.

I understand, however, why many political leaders can be reluctant about stepping into this minefield. Religion, and tradition, are powerful and sensitive area to challenge.

But my fellow Elders and I, who come from many faiths and backgrounds, no longer need to worry about winning votes or avoiding controversy - and we are deeply committed to challenging injustice wherever we see it.

The Elders have decided to draw particular attention to the responsibility of religious and traditional leaders in ensuring equality and human rights. We have recently published a statement that declares: "The justification of discrimination against women and girls on grounds of religion or tradition, as if it were prescribed by a Higher Authority, is unacceptable."

We are calling on all leaders to challenge and change the harmful teachings and practices, no matter how ingrained, which justify discrimination against women. We ask, in particular, that leaders of all religions have the courage to acknowledge and emphasise the positive messages of dignity and equality that all the world's major faiths share.

Although not having training in religion or theology, I understand that the carefully selected verses found in the holy scriptures to justify the superiority of men owe more to time and place - and the determination of male leaders to hold onto their influence - than eternal truths. Similar Biblical excerpts could be found to support the approval of slavery and the timid acquiescence to oppressive rulers.

At the same time, I am also familiar with vivid descriptions in the same scriptures in which women are revered as pre-eminent leaders. During the years of the early Christian church women served as deacons, priests, bishops, apostles, teachers and prophets. It wasn't until the fourth century that dominant Christian leaders, all men, twisted and distorted holy scriptures to perpetuate their ascendant positions within the religious hierarchy.

I know, too, that Billy Graham, one of the most widely respected and revered Christians during my lifetime, did not understand why women were prevented from being priests and preachers. He said: "Women preach all over the world. It doesn't bother me from my study of the scriptures."

The truth is that male religious leaders have had - and still have - an option to interpret holy teachings either to exalt or subjugate women. They have, for their own selfish ends, overwhelmingly chosen the latter.

Their continuing choice provides the foundation or justification for much of the pervasive persecution and abuse of women throughout the world. This is in clear violation not just of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights but also the teachings of Jesus Christ, the Apostle Paul, Moses and the prophets, Muhammad, and founders of other great religions - all of whom have called for proper and equitable treatment of all the children of God. It is time we had the courage to challenge these views.

Jimmy Carter
The Observer, July 12, 2009

• Jimmy Carter was US president from 1977-81. The Elders are an independent group of eminent global leaders, brought together by Nelson Mandela, who offer their influence and experience to support peace building, help address major causes of human suffering and promote the shared interests of humanity.

Tags: women, religion, equality, tradition

SOLAR ECLIPSE

http://princesamwise.gaia.com — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 22:27:52 GMT

On Wednesday July 22, 2009 we are going to witness one of the most power solar eclipse of this year.

If you are living in parts of the world where you can’t witness the beautiful total solar eclipse live, here are few useful links to the websites that helps you to catch it live on your desktop.

Tags: astronomy, solar eclipse

NELLA FANTASIA (IN MY FANTASY)

http://princesamwise.gaia.com — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 20:05:07 GMT

Nella fantasia io vedo un mondo giusto,
Li tutti vivono in pace e in onestà.
Io sogno d'anime che sono sempre libere,
Come le nuvole che volano,
Pien' d'umanità in fondo l'anima.

Nella fantasia io vedo un mondo chiaro,
Li anche la notte è meno oscura.
Io sogno d'anime che sono sempre libere,
Come le nuvole che volano.

Nella fantasia esiste un vento caldo,
Che soffia sulle città, come amico.
Io sogno d'anime che sono sempre libere,
Come le nuvole che volano,
Pien' d'umanità in fondo l'anima.

IL Divo Nella Fantasia

In my fantasy I see a just world,
Where everyone lives in peace and in honesty.
I dream of spirits that are always free,
Like the clouds that fly,
Full of humanity in the depths of the spirit.

In my fantasy I see a bright world,
Where each night there is less darkness.
I dream of spirits that are always free,
Like the clouds that fly.

In my fantasy exists a warm wind,
That breathes into the city, like a friend.
I dream of spirits that are always free,
Like the clouds that fly,
Full of humanity in the depths of the spirit.

Il Divo - Nella Fantasia (English Version) Outdoor in USA

A sublime and monumental Ennio Morricone piece with lyrics
from the original soundtrack to the motion picture
The Mission

Tags: music, peace, love

SOME DAYS

http://princesamwise.gaia.com — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 05:44:42 GMT

"Some Days"

by James Baldwin

Some days worry
some days glad
some days
more than make you mad.
Some days,
some days, more than shine:
when you see what's coming
on down the line!

Some days you say,
oh, not me never - !
Some days you say
bless God forever.
Some days, you say,
curse God, and die
and the day comes when you wrestle
with that lie.
Some days tussle
then some days groan
and some days
don't even leave a bone.
Some days you hassle
all alone.

I don't know, sister,
what I'm saying,
nor do no man,
if he don't be praying.
I know that love is the only answer
and the tight-rope lover
the only dancer.

When the lover come off the rope today,
the net which holds him is how we pray,
and not to God's unknown,
but to each other - :
the falling mortal is our brother!

Some days leave
some days grieve
some days you almost don't believe.
Some days believe you,
some days don't,
some days believe you
and you won't.
Some days worry
some days mad
some days more than make you glad.
Some days, some days,
more than shine,
witnesses,

coming on down the line!

Now listen to this wonderful poem song as sung by Audra McDonald in
an amazing, powerful and soulful performance
at the New York City Marriage Equality Rally

Audra McDonald singing at the NY Marriage Equality Rally 5-17-09

Tags: music, equality, love, LGBT, gays, lesbians

WOMEN IN LOVE

http://princesamwise.gaia.com — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 22:14:21 GMT

Woman In Love - Barbra Streisand

Who are the women in love here in Gaia? Share your secret to love or your favorite quotes about love.

Tags: music, women, love

GOT TO GET YOU INTO MY LIFE

http://princesamwise.gaia.com — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:37:47 GMT

From 1967 (year I was born). In India, the Beatles go to see Swami Rivers in the hopes of getting a good rest by escaping from their bodies. It works, but when the Swami goes to sleep, the Beatles are unable to get back to where they once belonged, and watch their mindless bodies walk into one danger after another. So, the Beatles try desperately to wake up the Swami!

Beatles Cartoon - Got to Get You into My Life

Tags: music

ANOTHER PART OF ME

http://princesamwise.gaia.com — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 01:07:03 GMT

We're Takin' Over
We Have The Truth
This Is The Mission
To See It Through

Don't Point Your Finger
Not Dangerous
This Is Our Planet
You're One Of Us

We're Sendin' Out
A Major Love
And This Is Our
Message To You
(Message To You)
The Planets Are Linin' Up
We're Bringin' Brighter Days
They're All In Line
Waitin' For You
Can't You See . . .?
You're Just Another Part Of Me . .

A Rather Nation
Fulfill The Truth
The Final Message
We're Bring To You
There Is No Danger
Fulfill The Truth
So Come Together
We're Mean Is You

We're Sendin' Out
A Major Love
And This Is Our
Message To You
(Message To You)
The Planets Are Linin' Up
We're Bringin' Brighter Days
They're All In Line
Waitin' For You
So Look The Truth
You're Just Another Part Of Me . .

We're Sendin' Out
A Major Love
And This Is Our
Message To You
(Message To You)
The Planets Are Linin' Up
We're Bringin' Brighter Days
They're All In Line
Waitin' For You
Can't You See . . .?
You're Just Another Part Of Me
Another Part Of Me . .

We're Takin' Over
This Is The Truth, Baby
Another Part Of Me

Another Part of Me

Tags: music, oneness

PUT THE BLAME ON ME

http://princesamwise.gaia.com — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 21:54:59 GMT

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LATEST CROP CIRCLE REPORTED JULY 5, 2009

http://princesamwise.gaia.com — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 20:46:07 GMT

courtesy
>>> http://www.cropcircleconnector.com

~ notice the varying depths in the outer wide band forming triangular patterns, this one is absolutely awesome and also has a 5d effect :)~

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~ quite an interesting part of the interpretation & formation linkings :) click on the main pic & count the wings :)

courtesy
http://www.earthfiles.com/news.php?ID=1582&category=Environment

Tags: crop circles

The Sea, The Sea

http://princesamwise.gaia.com — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 07:53:47 GMT

Who Hath Desired the Sea

Who hath desired the Sea? -- the sight of salt water unbounded --
The heave and the halt and the hurl and the crash of the comber wind-hounded?
The sleek-barrelled swell before storm, grey, foamless, enormous, and growing --
Stark calm on the lap of the Line or the crazy-eyed hurricane blowing --
His Sea in no showing the same his Sea and the same 'neath each showing:
His Sea as she slackens or thrills?
So and no otherwise -- so and no otherwise -- hillmen desire their Hills!

Who hath desired the Sea? -- the immense and contemptuous surges?
The shudder, the stumble, the swerve, as the star-stabbing bow-sprit emerges?
The orderly clouds of the Trades, the ridged, roaring sapphire thereunder --
Unheralded cliff-haunting flaws and the headsail's low-volleying thunder --
His Sea in no wonder the same his Sea and the same through each wonder:
His Sea as she rages or stills?
So and no otherwise -- so and no otherwise -- hillmen desire their Hills.

Who hath desired the Sea? Her menaces swift as her mercies?
The in-rolling walls of the fog and the silver-winged breeze that disperses?
The unstable mined berg going South and the calvings and groans that declare it --
White water half-guessed overside and the moon breaking timely to bare it --
His Sea as his fathers have dared -- his Sea as his children shall dare it:
His Sea as she serves him or kills?
So and no otherwise -- so and no otherwise -- hillmen desire their Hills.

Who hath desired the Sea? Her excellent loneliness rather
Than forecourts of kings, and her outermost pits than the streets where men gather
Inland, among dust, under trees -- inland where the slayer may slay him --
Inland, out of reach of her arms, and the bosom whereon he must lay him
His Sea from the first that betrayed -- at the last that shall never betray him:
His Sea that his being fulfils?
So and no otherwise -- so and no otherwise -- hillmen desire their Hills.

- Rudyard Kipling

Tags: poem, poetry

OF ILLUSIONS AND MAGIC

http://princesamwise.gaia.com — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 18:17:24 GMT

Magic lives in curves, not angles.

- Mason Cooley

Tags: illusion, magic

I LOVE YOU MICHAEL

http://princesamwise.gaia.com — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 22:56:48 GMT

gone too soon

You never know.

Tags: Michael Jackson