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The Vitality of myth

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 17:39:41 GMT

The Vitality of Myth

Consider one of the principal characteristics of our mythologies-I am thinking of the biblical mythology whether of the Hebrew or the Latin Christian tradition. The characteristic of these mythologies, the mythology of the Bible, is that the imagery of myth is, in these, interpreted as having historical reference.

The real reference of mythology is to the spirit, to the psyche-right in here. [Points at chest.] The way a society grips its members, and holds them to the tasks of the society, is by enabling people to project their own inward mythic potentials into the context of the society in which they are living.

But when the context of the society has changed, then we need a new mythology-the same great themes, because there are permanent, universal themes which are the base, the ground of all mythological lore. But these themes then have to be related to an environment in which the individual is living.

Peace in a modern world

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:49:06 GMT

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Peace in the Modern World

The modern world with its many fascinations, distractions and temptations can give us many things, but the humblest of all goals – our own inner peace – seems the one illusive thing beyond our reach. Yet, to attain inner peace it is not necessary to go back in time or visit the timeless Himalayan caves. Peace is perfectly compatible with modern life, if we learn how to harness the values of peace to the dynamism of modern life.

Life lessons you can learn from children

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:32:21 GMT

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Life lessons you can learn from children

It’s rather amazing that as children we perpetually look forward to the time when we grow up and can do anything we want, but then once we grow up and become laden with responsibilities, we wistfully look back to those carefree childhood days! Certainly we ‘miss’ out on some things as we make the transition to adulthood; by looking at how children see the world, we can certainly learn (or relearn) some things to introduce in our own lives….

I know not how I may seem to others, but to myself I am but a small child wandering upon the vast shores of knowledge, every now and then finding a small bright pebble to content myself with”

- Plato

Keeping things in Perspective

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 12:42:56 GMT

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Keeping Things in Perspective

A sense of perspective is vital to keeping sane and avoid small problems that can unnecessarily overwhelm us. If we lose perspective we can end up worrying for hours about things that may never even happen. To keep things in perspective it is particularly important to live in the present moment and avoid being overwhelmed by fears and concerns about the future.

See Things from other people’s point of view.

This is something that can be quite difficult to do. When we feel aggrieved at a situation or person, try to place yourselves in their shoes and try to understand their motivations and actions. We don’t necessarily have to agree and sympathise with them. But, if we can really look at an issue from other people’s perspective we can sincerely understand a very different perspective on the issue. This will help us be more sympathetic in our judgement and response.

The Lost Docttrines of Christianity

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 19:02:54 GMT

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The Lost Doctrines of Christianity

Ancient writings were discovered in 1945 which revealed more information about the concept of reincarnation from the sect of Christians called "Gnostics". This sect was ultimately destroyed by the Roman orthodox church, their followers burned at the stake and their writings wiped out. The writings included some long lost gospels, some of which were written earlier than the known gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. The Gnostic Christians claimed to possess the correct definition of "resurrection" - based on Jesus' secret teachings, handed down to them by the apostles. The existence of a secret tradition can be found in the New Testament:

The power of repeated words and thoughts

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 13:42:27 GMT

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The Power of Repeated Words and Thoughts

Thinking is usually a mixture of words, sentences, mental images and sensations. Thoughts are visitors, who visit the central station of the mind. They come, stay a while, and then disappear, making space for other thoughts. Some of these thoughts stay longer, gain power, and affect the life of the person thinking them.

It is of vital importance to be careful of what goes into the subconscious mind. Words and thoughts that are repeated often get stronger by the repetitions, sink into the subconscious mind and affect the behavior, actions and reactions of the person involved.

The Many faces of God

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 11:00:57 GMT

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Spirituality - Can you imagine...?

Spirituality in the world! Can you imagine what the world would be like if each of us could see The Many Faces of God?

Can you imagine religion and spirituality becoming one and the same thing?

Can you imagine science and spirituality each recognizing the other as simply sides of the same coin?

Can you imagine, say, Judaism and Buddhism and Christianity and the New Age respecting and supporting one another?

Can you even imagine what the world would be like if we increased our awareness of the way spirituality and relationships can work together?

And can you imagine seeing more of The Many Faces of God and are you ready to do it?

Eagle Spirit

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 10:36:28 GMT

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A Brief Exploration Of The Spiritually Of The Eagle

The eagle is present across a range of beliefs or philosophies;

In sacred symbolism the eagle stands for that power of rising above the earth, above the physical and the literal, into the heavens of rarefied faith, a mystic intuition, and a penetrating spiritual intuition.

To the Egyptians;

The eagle was the messenger to the gods and the sun, a symbol of eternal life.

Expanding Universe

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 07:48:27 GMT

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Hand-colored version of the Flammarion woodcut, depicting the Aristotelian conception of the Universe that preceded the models of Copernicus and Thomas Digges.

Bruce Lipton - Biology of belief

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 10:40:01 GMT

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By Bruce Lipton Recent advances in cellular science are heralding an important evolutionary turning point. For almost fifty years we have held the illusion that our health and fate were preprogrammed in our genes, a concept referred to as genetic determinacy. Though mass consciousness is currently imbued with the belief that the character of one's life is genetically predetermined, a radically new understanding is unfolding at the leading edge of science. Cellular biologists now recognize that the environment, the external universe and our internal physiology, and more importantly, our perception of the environment, directly controls the activity of our genes. This video will broadly review the molecular mechanisms by which environmental awareness interfaces genetic regulation and guides organismal evolution.

Bruce Lipton - The New Biology - Where Mind and Matter Meet 2o f2.avi

is it your job that makes you worthwhile?

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 07:29:54 GMT

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Why do we believe that our job is what makes us worthwhile people?

The first question we tend to ask of new acquaintances is not where they come from or who their parents were, but what they do - for we presume that we'll thereby to discover the core of their identity.

Victim Mentality

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 12:35:04 GMT

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Eliminating Our Own
Victim Mentality

Can you imagine what a difference it would make to our self-esteem, creative productivity, and overall happiness if we were free of a victim mind-set? We're often simply unaware of the power that's in our hands. Here's invaluable advice for couples, friends, parents, family members and professional colleagues.

For all of us:

Victim mind-set erases choice

The problem: We slip easily into victim mentality when we we try to get exactly what we want in less than ideal circumstances and when we can't, we allow ourselves to be trapped in no-win choices. Often, we aren't even willing to consider any choice other than the ideal choice. When we are in victim mentality, we don’t see the range of choices we have and we wallow in resentment. We feel helpless.

Humility

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 09:16:47 GMT

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Humility

We often confuse humility with timidity. Humility is not clothing ourselves in an attitude of self-abasement or self-denigration. Humility is all about maintaining our pride about who we are, about our achievements, about our worth - but without arrogance - it is the antithesis of hubris, that excessive, arrogant pride which often leads to the derailment of some corporate heroes, as it does with the downfall of the tragic hero in Greek drama. It's about a quiet confidence without the need for a meretricious selling of our wares. It's about being content to let others discover the layers of our talents without having to boast about them. It's a lack of arrogance, not a lack of aggressiveness in the pursuit of achievement.

What is Primordial soup?

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:04:48 GMT

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What Is Primordial Soup?

When the Earth first formed, it did not contain any organic material. Yet, here we are, billions of years later, demonstrating that at some point, inorganic material turned into organic material. This process is known as "abiogenesis," and it would theoretically be extremely difficult.

Conditions on Earth in its early years were very different than they are now. The atmosphere contained no oxygen, and it was rich in things like hydrogen, ammonia, methane, and water. According to the primordial soup theory, these substances were primed to produce amino acids, which would have been able to combine to create organic material which could have eventually given rise to life. In order for this to occur, there needed to be a catalyst; amino acids did not emerge spontaneously.

Freeplay

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:21:59 GMT

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PLACES for PLAY: Photo Exhibition

Policy

Playwork Practice

Designing for Play

Learning Environments

Risk and Safety

Play Publications

Learning Environments

Spaces to Play: gathering children's perspectives, Alison Clark, Thomas Coram Research Unit, Institute of Education, London

Introduction

How can we increase our understandings of how children use spaces to play?
How can we make children's perspectives visible and audible in order to be the starting point for change?
This pilot study has set out to explore with three and four years olds in a preschool their understandings and uses of outdoor provision, in order to inform change. It has used the Mosaic approach which combines the traditional research tools of observation and interviewing with participatory methods, including the use of cameras, map making and child-led tours (Clark and Moss, 2001¹ ).

Clipmarks | JULIE PENKOVA's clips

The Vitality of myth

Peace in a modern world

Peace in the Modern World

Life lessons you can learn from children

Life lessons you can learn from children

Keeping things in Perspective

Keeping Things in Perspective

The Lost Docttrines of Christianity

The Lost Doctrines of Christianity

The power of repeated words and thoughts

The Many faces of God

Spirituality - Can you imagine...?

Eagle Spirit

A Brief Exploration Of The Spiritually Of The Eagle

Expanding Universe

Bruce Lipton - Biology of belief

is it your job that makes you worthwhile?

Why do we believe that our job is what makes us worthwhile people?

Victim Mentality

Eliminating Our Own Victim Mentality

Humility

What is Primordial soup?

What Is Primordial Soup?

Freeplay

Learning Environments

Spaces to Play: gathering children's perspectives, Alison Clark, Thomas Coram Research Unit, Institute of Education, London

Introduction

Eliminating Our Own
Victim Mentality