old3bob

does someone make golden threaded straight jackets...?

Some say "everything is perfect"...that is so if one has attained perfection of being, wisdom, perception, power and safety related to same thus they can state that from a transcendental realization of non-dual truth...but for most of the rest of us we are in the trench's somewhere at sometime, so I'd say such is a nice sounding but pending problematic and idealistic platitude.

interesting, had never heard of that before.

Demonic/adharmic driven forces are upset with this....I say tough cookies. Btw vice is not virtue as some would have us believe... The speech took place last Monday, but the clip went viral this weekend as Trump fans attacked Pelley and piled on, much of the criticism echoing the person who posted the clip and wrote “Scott Pelley raged at Trump in angry, unhinged commencement address at Wake Forest…as he speaks openly and freely in America. This self-important, sermonizing propagandist is what passes for a legacy media ‘journalist.'” Poynter’s Tom Jones wrote in support of Pelley’s message that his warning was “hard to argue” with:

inductive reactance not recognized kicks butt..

karma is also like forms of math, for instance if one knows something does not compute but keeps doing it then the equation of karma will get more and more unbalanced. One can burn a fingertip and learn about fire instead of burning their whole hand to basically learn or compute the same thing. "Forgive them Father for they know not what they do..." but some know more than others as to what they do yet still keep doing it, thus I'd say there are different levels of forgiveness per a lawful equations. (although Grace is beyond "regular" computations)

when younger some of us tended to think (or kind of unconsciously sallied forth ) that we're immortal and took risks we shouldn't have, but as we age we come to realize that this physical body of ours is not going to be around after an "x" amount of time of wear and tear, thus hopefully by then we are more careful. Alas, look at all the terrible accidents that happen in our so called modern world! Most of them are not "acts of god" but are because of carelessness or foolishness by human beings who should know better! The rate of "accidents" seems to be really increasing in the past couple years, especially this year along with all the natural disaster's, many of which we brought on ourselves after decades (or in some cases hundreds of years) of harming or destroying various ecosystems that we were warned not to do! I have a pretty long list of my not so bright actions in earlier years. Somehow I survived my surfing days and didn't drown or get bitten by various sea creatures. Speaking of surfing it originally had a lot personal communing with nature aspect to it but now when looking out at a lineup of surfers one can often see an over-crowded rat race of egotistic and even violent competition! Its similar with a lot down hill skiing that is going on. Btw, why do some risk death in unnecessary or radical ways to seemingly prove they are alive, because its there?

Medical, dental and drug costs are often much harder to deal with in the US, for instance a couple years ago a root canal expert made $1,000.00 per hr. ! (which I had to pay out of pocket since at that time I had no dental insurance) As for hospital care and surgery those can bankrupt people in one major event if they don't have decent insurance! And I can't hardly imagine paying sky high rent like millions of people do, especially at an older age! Anyway I'll post these cost issues in the current events forum from now on where they probably should be.

for great examples of evil just look at the US white house and GOP cesspool of inhumanity, the scene and stench is disgusting! (not all of them just way tooo many)

Well its not exactly strange but many costs are out of control! For instance I stopped by a local car dealership to pick up automotive paint and while there I asked what their shop rates were per hour, they said $169.00 for gasoline rigs and $196.00 for diesel!! I asked the parts guy who in the hell can afford that and he just grinned. The viscous circle and status quo of greed is so prevalent and accepted that many use it without blinking an eye! Anyway some of the systems that mankind uses can only last for so long and then something has to give or break along with the people involved...

evil laughs mockingly at mankind's intellectual reasoning and speculations while gleefully going about with its horrors. Goodness can see it but it can not see goodness.

Nungali, I know little to nothing about that Alice Springs station. (its of course secretive) Could also have some black ops that only a few are ever informed about besides saying its an intelligence gathering base? US citizens are not informed by the "powers that be" about what only a few know of that is going on in our own country behind closed doors and which we are largely paying for as taxpayers! I'm not into conspiracy theories but things are going on that are not shared with the general public as to what in the hell is going on along the lines of government secrets or cover ups.

not exactly in shock after about 9 years of maga (along with years of Reagan and Bush jr.) and now a dangerous pathological you know who is far worse , btw. way back before potus was first elected the hand writing about him was clearly showing on the walls yet, "how many times can a man turn his head and pretend he just doesn't see, the answer my friend is blowing in the wind..." I hope your country doesn't go into the deep end as much as ours!

The US has a very large collection of walking, talking demonically or adharmically acting or driven people along with a cult leader that is in the process of destroying the US; next is the rest of world (wherever you may be?) which will probably take a little longer. (Side note: the US dems are very far from perfect and have screwed up often over the decades but they are not hell bent on establishing an evil dictatorship!) Btw. anyone notice that it matters little or not at all as to how many facts are pointed out about various evil actions since most the people involved with same have basically and repeatedly proven over long periods of time that they have very little to zero humane conscience left and could care less or will even celebrate if the "x" amount of people who don't kiss their ass perish as long they have a cozy job, home or bomb shelter to share with their twistedly gleeful and orange crustation of malice and greed. Good luck on finding common ground with such entities!

I'd also say that the desire for freedom is also the desire for enlightenment and are not to be negated with forms of profound sounding nihilism.

Btw, suicide is a form of murder...unless under an advanced incurable disease and one has settled their worldly affairs as best as possible, otherwise it probably incurrs a great weight of dark karma...so I'd say that the monks that did so were overly impressionable, misled or misinterpreting to the max! Btw, #2 mental/spiritual apathy or indifference are not a virtues but a slippery slope that has nothing to do with Buddha nature or enlightenment! (which is said to be the "Wonder of wonders" by the historic Buddha)

don't know about all of that Nungali, but what Cayce came up with was supposedly through trance...I image his original book (which I have) is not that easy to come by although there are apparently various editions of perhaps the same book?

Don't know about all of that Mark but i will say: to surrender will takes will,

some of the logging methods have improved in the US compared to the decades of wanton and stupid clear cutting and related eco-systems destruction. But as far as i know the US Forestry Service still gives logging companies sweet deals and low prices to go into and cut area. (thus raise money for their department)

speaking of the book of Revelation there is Edgar Cayce's book on it relating to the 7 chakras, etc.

Btw, "Custer died for your sins" or the sins of many of our ancestors but not by a long shot times millions!!

more on chocolate: "How Were the Levels of Lead and Cadmium Tested? Consumer Reports tested 28 different brands of chocolate bars (typically 1.5 to 3.5 ounces), from small lesser-known brands like Alter Eco and Hu to corporate giants like Ghirardelli, Lindt, Trader Joe’s and Hershey’s. Now, all of the chocolates contained some level of lead or cadmium. However, 23 of the bars raised the alarm bell: if someone were to consume just one ounce a day, they would exceed the maximum allowable dose levels (MADL) for lead and cadmium, as defined by California’s Prop 65 as 0.5 micrograms and 4.1 micrograms, respectively. California’s MADL regulations are the most protective in the country and currently, there are no federal limits for how much lead or cadmium a food can contain. Which Brands Are Affected? The following brands contained the highest levels of lead, cadmium or both, as expressed in a percentage of the MADL supplied in 1 ounce of the dark chocolate. Top 5 Highest in Lead Hershey’s Special Dark Mildly Sweet Chocolate (265%) Chocolove Extremely Dark Chocolate 88% Cocoa (240%) Hu Organic Simple Dark Chocolate 70% Cacao (210%) Trader Joe’s Dark Chocolate 72% Cacao (192%) Endangered Species Bold and Silky Dark Chocolate 72% Cocoa (181%) Top 5 Highest in Cadmium Pascha Organic Very Dark Dark Chocolate 85% Cacao (253%) Alter Eco Organic Dark Chocolate Classic Blackout 85% Cacao (204%) Beyond Good Organic Pure Dark Chocolate 80% Cocoa (138%) Scharffen Berger Extra Dark Chocolate 82% Cacao (136%) Equal Exchange Organic Extra Dark Chocolate 80% Cacao (120%) Top 5 Highest in Lead and Cadmium Trader Joe’s the Dark Chocolate Lover’s Chocolate 85% Cacao (127% lead, 229% cadmium) Theo Organic Extra Dark Pure Dark Chocolate 85% Cocoa (140% lead, 189% cadmium) Green & Black’s Organic Dark Chocolate 70% Cacao (143% lead, 181% cadmium) Theo Organic Pure Dark 70% Cocoa (120% lead, 142% cadmium) Lily’s Extremely Dark Chocolate 85% Cocoa (143% lead, 101% cadmium) How Dangerous Is It to Eat These Brands? Significant exposure to lead can damage the brain and nervous system, as well as slow development and growth in children. Significant exposure to cadmium can lead to lung cancer, birth defects and harm to the reproductive system. The key word here, though, is “significant,” and experts seem to agree that while it’s wise to be mindful of these metal levels, it is not necessary to remove chocolate from your diet altogether. The National Confectioner’s Association (NCA) explained:”Chocolate and cocoa are safe to eat and can be enjoyed as treats as they have been for centuries. The California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) guidelines cited in the Consumer Reports study are not food safety standards.” They go on to explain that through their own prior Prop 65 settlement, they have proven that cadmium and lead are present in chocolate due to the soil the beans are grown in and that levels from Consumer Reports are “well below the limits established” by the NCA, according to spokesperson Christopher Gindlesberger. In an interview with NPR, Johns Hopkins toxicologist Andrew Stolbach affirms that the MADLs cited by Consumer Reports are “very conservative.” This is to account for those at higher risk, due to old age or preexisting conditions. He concludes, “The safety levels for lead and cadmium are set to be very protective, and going above them by a modest amount isn’t something to be concerned about.” Which Brands Are Safer to Eat? If you’d like to be extra cautious, Consumer Reports highlighted the following brands as safer dark chocolate options, based on their low lead and cadmium levels. Mast Organic Dark Chocolate 80% Cocoa (14% lead, 40% cadmium) Ghirardelli Intense Dark Chocolate 86% Cacao (36% lead, 39% cadmium) Taza Chocolate Organic Deliciously Dark Chocolate 70% Cacao (33% lead, 74% cadmium) Valhrona Abinao Dark Chocolate 85% Cacao (63% lead, 73% cadmium) Ghirardelli Intense Dark Chocolate Twilight Delight 72% Cacao (61% lead, 96% cadmium) What Else Can I Do? Additionally, to ensure any heavy metals you may consume are less likely to be absorbed, Strombach recommends eating a balanced diet rich in calcium and iron. These minerals have been proven to fight lead poisoning. In short, it is definitely possible to continue eating dark chocolate, but is worth considering which brands you consume, ensuring you are eating reasonable portion sizes and maintaining a healthy diet and lifestyle overall. Happy snacking!"

before the massive mindless slaughter of Buffalo, (or bison) which came very close to causing their extinction by merciless white marksmen, the plains Indians and others in north America lived pretty well per the combination of hunter/gathers methods. On a side note there are some very foolish people nowadays who go to Yellowstone national park and think they can get close to or even pet wild bison! Wild bison that can get over 1500 pounds along with their horns ready to defend themselves. early picture of man standing next to bison skulls

Her story reminded me of Chief Joseph, also the saying of: "do not become what you hate" or a new version of it. Chief Joseph (born c. 1840, Wallowa Valley, Oregon Territory—died September 21, 1904, Colville Reservation, Washington, U.S.) was a Nez Percé chief who, faced with settlement by whites of tribal lands in Oregon, led his followers in a dramatic effort to escape to Canada. The Nez Percé tribe was one of the most powerful in the Pacific Northwest and in the first half of the 19th century one of the most friendly to whites. Many Nez Percé, including Chief Joseph’s father, were converted to Christianity and Chief Joseph was educated in a mission school. The advance of white settlers into the Pacific Northwest after 1850 caused the United States to press the Native Americans of the region to surrender their lands and accept resettlement on small and often unattractive reservations. Some Nez Percé chiefs, including Chief Joseph’s father, questioned the validity of treaties pertaining to their lands negotiated in 1855 and 1863 on the ground that the chiefs who participated in the negotiations did not represent their tribe. When the United States attempted in 1877 to force the dissenting Nez Percé to move to a reservation in Idaho, Chief Joseph, who had succeeded his father in 1871, reluctantly agreed. While he was preparing for the removal, however, he learned that a trio of young men had massacred a band of white settlers and prospectors; fearing retaliation by the U.S. army, he decided instead to lead his small body of followers (some 200 to 300 warriors and their families) on a long trek to Canada. For more than three months (June 17–September 30, 1877), Chief Joseph led his followers on a retreat of about 1,600–1,700 miles (2,575–2,735 km) across Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Montana, outmaneuvering the pursuing troops, which outnumbered Joseph’s warriors by a ratio of at least ten to one, and several times defeating them in actual combat. During the long retreat, he won the admiration of many whites by his humane treatment of prisoners, his concern for women, children, and the aged, and also because he purchased supplies from ranchers and storekeepers rather than stealing them. The Nez Percé were finally surrounded in the Bear Paw mountains of Montana, within 40 miles (64 km) of the Canadian border. On October 5 Chief Joseph surrendered to Gen. Nelson A. Miles, delivering an eloquent speech that was long remembered: Chief Joseph and his band were sent at first to a barren reservation in Indian Territory (later Oklahoma); there many sickened and died. Not until 1885 were he and the remnants of his tribe allowed to go to a reservation in Washington—though still in exile from their valley. Meanwhile, Chief Joseph had made two trips to Washington, D.C., where, presented to Pres. Theodore Roosevelt, he pleaded for the return of his people to their ancestral home. See also Nez Percé. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ thus and at some point when faced with possible destruction one must make very hard decisions. Many of the native elders medicine people had to go underground so to speak so as to keep and be keepers their sacred ways, although more or less being hidden for an "X" amount of time until they could rise again to fight the good fight. download.webp

look at politics in the US and around the world, such are full of demonically or adharmic driven folks practicing greed, malice, sickening lies about anything or anyone from A-Z if it serves their purpose, serious harm against the common good, grift, violence and inciting violence in multiple forms, false imprisonment, insulting ways, propaganda while ignoring verifiable facts, (example: the "Big lie") nepotism, forms of genocide, theft, coups, destruction of decent humanistic norms, unlawful takeovers, health and environmental harm, ignoring reasonably founded and fair laws of the land that are meant to apply to everyone, stealing or corrupting elections, various and vast manipulation's of financial systems or laws to benefit themselves, sowing doubt and fear, temporary "rope a dope" types of shallow appeasements used to gain time for amassing ill begotten power, screwing with families daily lives and jobs, religious persecutions, making vice a virtue, etc., etc... such does not apply to all of them just way to many for the common people to deal with very well!