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I have spoken out against gay 'marriage' from a number of different viewpoints on this blog but there is one angle that I feel reflects the real danger that gay 'marriage' presently poses, and that, in the United States, is the death of the Republic altogether.
There are of course all the other arguments, but ironically, pro-gay 'marriage' advocates like to brush those aside as being 'religious' in nature, and demand that you only bring 'secular' arguments, but this argument actually is secular. Irony on top of irony, their arguments are the ones religious in nature. I should mention this very important thing: gay 'marriage' is only the latest manifestation of an acid that has been eating away at American society for decades, if not even more than a century. In a nutshell, we are witnessing the near collapse of the rule of law and the effective disenfranchisement of a huge majority of the American people, all brought about by relentless manipulation and propaganda coming from our schools, our media, and the government itself.
I would like you to consider how it is that we are on the verge of having gay 'marriage' codified as the law of the land right now, considering that over the last ten years or so, state after state, referendum after referendum, constitutional amendment after constitutional amendment, has gone against gay 'marriage' and explicitly affirmed a 'traditional' understanding of the term as denoting a lifelong relationship between one man and one woman. To achieve this, gay 'marriage' proponents have essentially burned down the country to get what they want. Perhaps they deem that this is worth it. Obviously, they must. However, and I am totally sincere in this warning, with no malevolence implied or intended, this kind of precedent can come back to haunt them in some serious ways. There is such a thing as cutting off your nose to spite your face. Some may see some poetic justice to such a thing happening but again, there is such a thing as cutting off your nose to spite your face!
To put it another way, if only the gay 'marriage' proponents had worked patiently and persistently within the system, respecting the wishes and will of their countrymen, I would have been thoroughly against their position and terribly displeased by it, but hey, in our system of government, if you can play by the rules and garner up the necessary legislative support for you position, I say more power to you. This is precisely the courtesy that has been denied to those with my position, with the added insult that we already played by the rules and garnered up the necessary legislative support for our position! And how has this been done?
By the whimsical judgement of a handful of men and women–probably not more than 30 people, out of a population of 300,000,000 plus–who have seen fit to override the will, as expressed explicitly at ballot box after ballot box for fifteen years, that's how.
Yea, that can't end well.
But perhaps you cannot grasp the full scope of what has happened and just how quickly it has. Allow me to produce some documentation.
First of all, we clearly knew where things were going for awhile. In 1996, the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), was passed by Congress. Consider these stats:
In the House, the 'yeas' were 342 and the 'nays' 67. In the Senate, the 'yeas' were 85, and the 'nays' 14. It was signed by the lusty Bill Clinton, a Democrat.
While 224 of the 'yeas' on the House were Republicans, 118 Democrats voted against their comrades to support the bill (118-65).
In 2013, SCOTUS struck down DOMA as unconstitutional; so much for SCOTUS not wanting to intervene in matters best decided by the people through their elected representatives.
I know what you are saying. Why are we talking about a piece of legislation that is 150 years old?!?!? How can this be relevant today?!!? People's attitudes can change after 150 years. We're talking about a bill that was passed years and years and years ago–not only are the people who passed it dead, but the children of those who passed it are dead!
Oh, wait. What is 2014-1996 again? Quick, can a recent graduate from a New York public school get out a calculator and figure this out? Is it 150? I apologize. I'm sure its closer to 100; ages ago, at any rate.
Oh, wait.
The writing was clearly on the wall, and of course everyone knows you can't very well trust the Feds, so now the states get involved. Wikipedia has very helpfully helped organize the sequence of what came next.
These are all amendments to state constitutions rejecting gay 'marriage.' Do you know how hard it is to get constitutions amended? It's hard work, Jim. Nonetheless:
- In 1998, Alaska ratified its ban on same-sex marriage with 68% of the vote.
- In 2000 AND in 2002, Nevada did the same, with 69.6% and 67.1% of the vote, respectively.
- In 2000, Nebraska did, with 70% of the vote.
- In 2004, Mississippi passed its with 86% of the vote.
- In 2004, Missouri did, with 72%.
- In 2004, Montana did with 67%.
- In 2004, Georgia did, with 76%.
- In 2004, Kentucky did, with 75%.
- In 2004, Louisiana, did, with 78%.
- In 2004, North Dakota followed suit, with 73%.
- In 2004, Ohio concurred with 62% support.
- In 2004, Oregon did, with 57%.
- In 2004, Utah did with 66%.
- In 2004, Oklahoma did with 76%.
- In 2004, Michigan did, with 59%.
- In 2004, Arkansas did, with 75%.
- In 2005, Kansas passed theirs with 70% of the vote.
- In 2005, Texas did with 76%.
- In 2006, Colorado did, with 56%
- In 2006, Tennessee did with 81%.
- In 2006, Alabama did, with 81%.
- In 2006, South Carolina did with 78%.
- In 2006, South Dakota ratified theirs with 52% of the vote.
- In 2006, Wisconsin did with 59%.
- In 2006, Virginia did, with 57%.
- In 2006, Idaho did, with 63%.
- In 2008, Arizona did, with 56%.
- In 2008, Florida did with 62%.
- In 2008, California did with 52%.
- In 2012 — CENTURIES AGO! — North Carolina did theirs with 61%.
Only in one state did an amendment to 'clarify' what the human race has heretofore considered 'marriage' fail, and that was in Minnesota, in 2012.
Let's count.
Setting aside for now how ancient these efforts were, let us observe first of all how in the vast majority of the cases, the 'traditional' definition won out by margins that would be considered a landslide in any other context.
Second of all, these were just the constitutional amendments. If we add state statutes, the numbers run even higher, although in order to make a point, I want to highlight just one of them, California.
California has been voting overwhelmingly liberal and Democrat for quite a long time. Despite being a bastion of the left, there was still widespread desire to ensure that when native English speakers use the word 'marriage' they mean what native English speakers have always meant. Being a bastion of the left, the citizens could not get their representatives to follow through, so they went straight to the people; Proposition 22, defining marriage as between one man and one woman, was passed by referendum in 2000 with 61.4% of the vote (4,618,673 people.)
Surely this was just a fluke. They couldn't possibly believe all that jazz there on the Left Coast, could they? A handful of judges decided it must be so, and tossed it out. This forced Californians to really get serious if they wanted their will represented, so they went for the whole kit and kaboodle, by way of a constitutional amendment. Even after nearly ten years of some of the best propaganda you've ever seen, Proposition 8 still passed, IN CALIFORNIA. This time it was 'only' 52.24% of the vote, but look at the raw numbers! In that election the 'yeas' numbered 7,001,084 votes.
That is more than the population of many states, and is in CALIFORNIA. When did this happen? 145 years ago, you say? Oh. In 2008. Quick, someone give me a calculator… 6 years ago…
Do you know how many people voted for Obama in California in 2012? 7,800,000.
So basically, about the same number in California that did NOT want gay marriage DID want Obama. I did say it was a liberal state.
And even in a liberal state, when the people were allowed to speak, they were quite clear on what they had to say.
California wasn't the only leftist utopia where even leftists wanted to affirm a 'traditional' definition of marriage. Massachusetts comes to mind, and we find a similar story, where the people tried to state their mind, but were overruled by a tiny handful of individuals. The people of Massachusetts did not have the same success as those in California, though, and I'd be willing to bet that if that state had the same ability for citizens to create referendums on the fly that California did, that would have ended differently.
Now, there is no question, of course, that there has been strong support in some areas for gay 'marriage.' Still, we are told that there is massive support for it, but the above litany tells a different tale altogether. Within the last two, three, five, and ten years, going back to DOMA itself, there has been huge opposition to gay 'marriage' that has dwarfed the public support that the gay 'marriage' proponents could muster.
What to do… what to do… ah, right. Judicial activism. The go-to mechanism for liberals for decades. What could go wrong?
Bam Bam Bam… in 2013, California and Utah's CONSTITUTIONAL amendments were overthrown and in 2014 (that is this year, fyi) Oregon, Okalahoma, Virginia, Texas, Michigan, Arkansas and Idaho had theirs reversed too.
And were they reversed via that time honored tradition or repealing it, like Prohibition was repealed! Why yes… wait, no! All fell victim to a tiny sliver of men and women in black robes. Millions and millions and millions of people, working hard to follow the rules and govern themselves thwarted by a tiny handful of people.
What could possibly go wrong?
In the meantime, of course, public sentiment seems to be bending towards gay 'marriage.' In my estimation, if similar votes were held today, many of these amendments wouldn't have passed, or they wouldn't have passed with the high margins that they did. A friend wags his finger at me, "Why, Johnnyboy, don't you know that according to the latest polling, like 52% of the American public is in favor of gay 'marriage' today! How dare you insinuate that the will of the people is being thwarted!"
This raises a couple of issues, but the first has to do with the categorical difference between THIRTY constitutional amendments and polling with sample sizes of a couple of thousand or so. It's as if the whole world has gone clean out of their mind–it is hard work to get a constitution amended, and you can't do it without a huge amount of public support.
Of course, all those people wasted their time, because as various courts have made plain at this point, it doesn't matter what they believe. Even so, the fact that they played by the rules whilst the gay 'marriage' proponents violated the law left and right and pursued in the courts what they couldn't dream of accomplishing in the ballot box sets these far apart from the latest Newsweek polling. I should like to have seen some of the gay 'marriage' proponents try their hands at a constitutional amendment. Ha! I know. Fat chance. But my contempt for their cause would be far less then it is at present, because they would have at least made a good faith effort to engage their fellow citizens in the marketplace of ideas where it all comes (theoretically) to a head, the ballot box.
The second issue, though, is probably far more serious, and pregnant with much more cause for deep concern. Let us imagine for a moment that in the course of a single presidential cycle, the entire country has moved from one side of the equation where they exerted themselves strenuously, even going so far as to pass amendments in state after state, but now has genuinely come to a point where a shade over 50% will collectively shrug their shoulders over the prospect of a scant 5% of the population redefining 'marriage' come hell or high water.
To what do we owe this huge swing in a matter of four or five years, tops?
My friend bemoans the influence of 'big money' on elections and in the Prop 8 fiasco, described above.
Isn't it as plain as the nose on your face that if there is 'big money' propaganda involved here, it has got to be from the side of the homosexual activists? Or do we really want to believe that hundreds of millions of Americans, between the time it takes their eyes to blink, genuinely changed their mind without any kind of coercion or manipulation?
I think not.
In my opinion, the opposition to gay 'marriage' is still quite strong, so what we're going to continue to see is judicial oppression in order to make it 'stick.' (What could possibly go wrong?)
However, I will concede that to some extent there has been a real shift of attitudes, but I do not at all believe these gains by the homosexual lobby have been gained honestly. I don't know who you are, but I know you are out there, oh ye manipulators of public opinion, oh ye proteges of Bernays and what not. I can't see you, I don't know your name, but millions of people simply don't change their minds on such a fundamental issue unless someone like you is at work. I know you're out there, I can hear you breathing.
And just remember, two can play that game. Don't whine when the shoe is on the other foot.
In the meantime, as far as I'm concerned, this whole burning down the Republic in order to get your way thing cannot end well, not for you, and not for me. I do hope you change your tune before something really dire happens. After all, you didn't think you could destroy democracy without it having some kind of negative effect, did you?
I know, I know. I can see you sitting their all smug, cigar in hand. You think its cute that I still think we have anything that passes as a democracy. Consider it the last splinter of idealism I have left.


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Former BP CEO Lord John Browne tells WSJ's Simon Constable that China would benefit from moving away from its dependence on coal. Photo: Getty Images.
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Tzannes were engaged by Lend Lease following a Stage 1 Concept Plan approval by the Department of Planning that defined the building envelope, car parking rates and key public domain improvements.
This project, for 581 apartments, plays an important role in the city. The building operates on the large scale, forming a whole city block and contributing to the city skyline in a significant way. At the same time the project establishes detailed relationships with its fine grained urban context, providing a rich variety and texture within these large scale elements. The project consists of 4 major parts, a 6 story podium that defines the street wall on four sides, a 41 story tower to the north, a 19 story tower to the east and 7 story tower to the west.
These towers each have their own character that responds to their urban condition. This tactic along with a re-entrant defines them as distinct elements above the podium.


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It's Back! ISBA's Supreme Court Rule 213(f) & (g) – Quick Reference Guide This SCR applies to all civil litigation in Illinois. It governs the procedure for identifying trial witnesses and disclosing their proposed testimony. ISBA is excited to offer this update of our popular guide, last published in 2002. Written by Paul O. Watkiss, the Guide is published in a uniquely useful format and makes clear the pitfalls of ignoring its nuances. Buy it at www.isba.org/store/books/supremecourtrule213.
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A message from Committee Chair E. Nicole Carrion.
- Gender and the Judiciary—A view from the newest justice on the Illinois Supreme Court
An interview with Supreme Court Justice Mary Jane Theis.
- Getting your first legal job: The necessity of networking
A first-hand account of how networking really works.
- Managing expectations—Ours (The lawyers) and theirs (The clients)
The book, The New Lawyer, How Settlement is Transforming the Practice of Law, can serve as a starting place for any lawyer wishing to examine where she fits into the conflict resolution continuum.
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- Grace behind the gates
Dwight Correctional Center may be beautiful, but for the women incarcerated there it's still a prison.
- Chicago Metropolitan Battered Women's Network: Women of Influence Luncheon
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The Program in Human Sexuality (PHS) at the University of Minnesota Medical School is seeking applicants to join a vibrant team of faculty and postdoctoral fellows for a two-year fellowship program. We have four fellowships that combine clinical and scholarly endeavors: Michael Metz Fellowship in Couples' Sexual Health; Doug Braun-Harvey Fellowship in Compulsive Sexual Behavior; the Randi and Fred Ettner Fellowship in Transgender Health, and a Human Sexuality Fellowship. PHS promotes the sexual health of Minnesota, the nation, and the world through preeminence in research, education, clinical service, and advocacy. The positions will begin early fall 2019. The starting date can be flexible. Applicants must have their Ph.D., Psy.D. or M.D. completed prior to starting in this fellowship program. The fellowship includes a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a professional travel stipend.
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The issue of resident duty hours has garnered interest since, at least, the tragic death of Libby Zion in 1984, an event attributed, in part to the resident fatigue. Duty hours restrictions and regulations have continued to be debated and examined worldwide. Within Canada, the issue reached a new level of urgency when an arbitrator in Quebec ruled in June 2011 that 24-hour shifts pose a danger to residents' health and, therefore, violate the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and the Quebec Charter of Rights and Freedoms. The ruling reverberated throughout the country.
Recognizing this, ICRE organized the Duty Hours: Solutions Across Borders to explore practical ways that residency programs can respond to these challenges.
Experts from across Canada, the United States and England met for a thoughtful, solution-focused two-hour forum. An agreement has been signed with BMC Medical Education to produce a special supplement that will build off this discussion to more fully examine the impacts and implications of duty hours regulation in Canada. This supplement will be published in 2012.
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A forum for civil debate that promotes progressive alternatives to current challenges and a firm voice for the Patriotic Left.
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Bipartisanship No, Working Majority Yes
Unfortunately, most Republican politicians are neither honorable nor reasonable. Instead, most Republican politicians are predatory conservatives dedicated to establishing a permanent corporate theocratic plutocracy. As far as they're concerned, the 2008 election is merely a temporary setback and attempting bipartisanship with this crowd resulted in legislation far less bold than most economists hoped for.
Hence, it is in the spirit of admiration and support that I urge this new administration to absorb the following lesson: Bipartisanship No, Working Majority Yes. President Obama is a quick study and has likely absorbed this lesson for himself. Indeed, I recall him often using the phrase "working majority" during the campaign. Nonetheless, it is instructive for both liberal activists as well his administration to always keep this simple phrase on the front lobes of our brains. Repeat after me: Bipartisanship No, Working Majority Yes.
This phrase is especially pertinent to the United States Senate. Senators are divas with parochial interests, outsized ambitions and a Constitution that empowers their narcissism. Hence, the only language these people truly understand is leverage with a proper dosage of ego massage. They know that any one of them has the power to hold any piece of proposed legislation hostage to their whims.
Indeed, senators sometimes behave as if they have the power of little Anthony Freemont in the classic Twilight Zone episode "It's A Good Life." Like that little boy, one can just imagine Republican minority leader Mitch McConnell, fantasizing about wishing supporters of universal healthcare into a cornfield never to be seen or heard from again. That is the mentality we're dealing with.
The upside however is there will always be enough politicians prepared to bargain in order to elevate their own importance, demonstrate independence and serve the interests of their constituents. With respect to the stimulus legislation, the three so-called Republican moderate senators were Pennsylvania's Arlen Specter and Maine's Olympia Snow and Susan Collins. Connecticut's "Independent" Republican patsy Joe Lieberman and conservative Nebraska Democrat, Ben Nelson, also joined those three in bargaining with the Obama administration, the Senate majority and the House of Representatives.
Had President Obama initially proposed legislation far bolder they still would have bargained, a filibuster majority still would have been achieved and the end result would have been far superior to the legislation that ultimately passed. Next time around it may be a different group of Republican senators and recalcitrant Democrats doing the bargaining, perhaps related to geographic interests. As long as President Obama's political standing remains high, it will always be possible to cut deals on favorable terms with a rotating group of senators because their relevance depends upon it.
Hence, a working majority will always be ripe for plucking even without a filibuster proof majority. And even if we had sixty Democratic senators, a few of them would threaten denying a filibuster proof majority to promote their independence and get what they want. At the end of the day, bipartisanship has nothing to with it. Leverage, enlightened self-interest, service to constituents or contributors and political survival are everything. There is no love in politics. Only leverage, respect and fear.
The appropriate posture is to treat reluctant politicians with symbolic respect, bargain hard for every penny and compromise from a position of strength. That is the best way to maximize potential of a working majority going forward while simultaneously maintaining broad public support. Sometimes, operating a working majority will require President Obama to demonstrate toughness, walk away and threaten vetoes if a few senators opt to behave like Anthony Freemont in the name of bipartisanship.
Barack Obama is an impressive human being with many admirable qualities. Indeed, Obama represents an ennobling change of pace after George W. Bush's insipid indecency. He is learning however that governing is a delicate balance requiring the dual personalities of Mahatma Ghandi and Don Vito Corleone. If anyone can achieve that delicate balance it's this president. Nonetheless, we must remain vigilant and toughen his hide.
Bipartisanship No, Working Majority Yes.
3 comments:
- Unknown said...
Excellent post. So, I should go around mouthing Bipartisanship No, Working Majority Yes.
How about if I just link to this post? If it's okay.
- DB said...
We have seen where "bipartisan" efforts have gotten Obama. The Republicans are more interested in making power statements than bipartisanship. In any case, the people of this country didn't elect a President nor a Congress to be bipartisan. Getting things down is more important than making the minority party happy.
- LazySusan said...
I agree. I'm also glad that Gregg dropped out. Gregg and Obama just aren't compatible policy-wise, and our commerce regulation would have been very sluggish. Who do you want to see get the position? I would love it if Dean Baker get the job. I just read his article in the new book Thinking Big called "From Financial Crisis to Opportunity". I think that he really understands that this financial crisis was at the heart caused by the few trying to make themselves wealthy - and that he's tuned in to the greater good. It's someone with that kind of sensibility that would be compatible with Obama's plans. Dean Baker has a podcast about the economy coming up on Feb. 19th.


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Phagocytic NADPH Oxidase-Dependent Superoxide Production Stimulates Matrix Metalloproteinase-9. Implications for Human Atherosclerosis
Zalba G., Fortuño A., Orbe J., San José G., Moreno M.U., Belzunce M., Rodríguez J.A., Beloqui O., Páramo J.A., Díez J.
Division of Cardiovascular Sciences, Centre for Applied Medical Research, University Clinic, School of Medicine, University of Navarra, Pamplona, Spain.
Magazine: Journal of the American Heart Association
Date: Mar 1, 2007Unidad de Chequeos [SP] Hematología y Hemoterapia [SP] Cardiology
Data suggest that matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) has a role in atherosclerosis. The phagocytic NADPH oxidase has been also associated with atherosclerosis. This study aimed to investigate the association between phagocytic NADPH oxidase and MMP-9 in human atherosclerosis.
In vitro experiments performed in human monocytes showed that NADPH oxidase activation enhanced MMP-9 secretion and activity, determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay and zymography, respectively. Immunohistochemical study showed that phagocytic NADPH oxidase localized with MMP-9 in endarterectomies from patients with carotid stenosis. In addition, a positive relationship (P<0.001) was found between phagocytic NADPH oxidase-dependent superoxide production determined with lucigenin and plasma MMP-9 levels in 188 asymptomatic subjects free of overt clinical atherosclerosis. In multivariate analysis, this association remained significant after adjustment for cardiovascular risk factors. Interestingly, subjects in the upper quartile of superoxide production exhibited the highest values of MMP-9, oxidized low-density lipoprotein, nitrotyrosine, carotid intima media thickness, and an increased presence of carotid plaques.
Enhanced NADPH oxidase-dependent *O2(-) production stimulates MMP-9 in monocytes and this relationship may be relevant in the atherosclerotic process. Moreover, MMP-9 emerges as an important mediator of the phagocytic NADPH oxidase-dependent oxidative stress in atherosclerosis.
CITATION Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol. 2007 Mar;27(3):587-93
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Berean Studies / Ber06 - Brotherly Kindness (Brotherly Love)
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1. What is the 'new commandment' given by Christ to his disciples?
2. What is brotherly love?
3. Who are our 'brethren'?
4. Why is the manifestation of brotherly kindness so necessary ?
5. Is it important that we observe the spirit as well as the form of our Lord's command?
6. Why do the Lord's 'brethren' need no 'outward passwords, grips or badges'?
7. How is our love for God measured by our love for 'the brethren'?
8. Can we fellowship all 'the brethren' alike?
9. Should we always expect to have our manifestations of brotherly kindness received in the same spirit?
10. How are the comfort and peace of the Church dependent upon the manifestation of this grace?
R3436 col. 2 ¶4
R3436 [col. 2 ¶4]:
Finally, we notice that the Apostle implies, in some of his statements, that the comfort and peace of the Church are dependent largely upon unity of the Spirit of the Lord in the various members: and that we from experience should note that this is the case. He says, "Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you." (2 Cor. 13:11.) And again (Phil. 2:1,2), "If there be any consolation [comfort] in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of spirit, if any bowels and mercies, fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind." What exhortations these are to unity, peace, brotherly kindness! How they suggest to us patience, forbearance, gentleness, helpfulness and comfort one toward another in the Church; that thus the Spirit of the Lord may abound in all, that each may make the greatest possible progress in the right way. Dear brethren and sisters, let us more and more be worthy of the name Barnabas--Comforter of the brethren. Let us have the holy Spirit abounding in us more and more, for this is the Lord's good pleasure; that with it dwelling in us richly we may be all sons and daughters of comfort in Zion, representatives of our Father, and channels of the holy Spirit, as well as of the Truth.
11. How should brotherly love exercise itself in seeking opportunities for service?
12. How should brotherly love manifest itself 'in honor preferring one another'?
13. How should we 'consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works'?
14. How will brotherly love exercise itself in 'laying down our lives for the brethren'?
15. How should we manifest brotherly kindness toward the weaker brethren?
16. How will brotherly love sympathize with the more demonstrative brethren?
17. How should brotherly kindness deal with the self-seeking ?
18. How will brotherly kindness deal with brethren who lack self- control?
19. How should brotherly kindness seek to avoid 'busy- bodying'?
20. How should brotherly love control the tongue?
21. How should brotherly love treat a slanderous report against an elder or other brethren?
22. How should the Church exercise brotherly kindness toward those who 'walk disorderly'?
23. How should the elders exercise brotherly love in reproving the 'unruly'?
R3211 col. 1 ¶3; F300, 301
R3211 [col. 1 ¶3]:
"Reprove, rebuke, exhort, with all long-suffering and doctrine." This part of the exhortation is not alike applicable to all; too many feel at liberty to reprove and to rebuke. Doubtless many need reproofs and many need rebukes, but how few are able to administer these to profit and not to injury! The Apostle addressed these words in a particular sense to Timothy as an experienced elder in the Church of Christ, and to some extent an overseer amongst the elders. It would be a great mistake to apply these words in general, and for each of the Lord's people to see to what extent he could administer reproofs and rebukes to his brethren. Rather should sympathy go out to such an extent that reproofs and rebukes would be avoided, except as duty, because of responsibility in the Church of God, should necessitate this. Even so experienced an elder and overseer as Timothy must see to it that his reproving and rebuking and exhorting should be done with all longsuffering--with patience, gentleness and forbearance, and with doctrine (2 Tim. 4:2); showing clearly wherein the principles of righteousness were infringed and pointing out distinctly the Word of the Lord concerning the same. This duty still rests upon those who occupy places of prominence in the Church to which they have in the Lord's providence been appointed; and in proportion as they are filled with the Lord's spirit of love and gentleness and meekness and patience and forbearance, they will strive to perform this delicate and unpleasant business of reproving and rebuking, where necessary, in most modest language and under the most favorable conditions.
F300 through F301--Admonishing Not a General Order
It would be a great mistake, however, to suppose that the Apostle, in using this general language to the Church, meant that every individual of the Church was to do such admonishing. To admonish wisely, helpfully, is a very delicate matter indeed, and remarkably few have a talent for it. The election of elders on the part of congregations is understood to signify the election of those of the number possessed of the largest measure of spiritual development, combined with natural qualifications to constitute them the representatives of the congregation, not only in respect to the leading of meetings, etc., but also in respect to keeping order in the meetings and admonishing unruly ones wisely, kindly, firmly. That this is the Apostle's thought is clearly shown in the two preceding verses, in which he says:
"We beseech you, brethren, to know them which labor among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you; and to esteem them very highly in love for their works' sake. And be at peace amongst yourselves." 1 Thess. 5:12,13
If divine wisdom has been properly sought and properly exercised in the choosing of elders of a congregation, it follows that those thus chosen were very highly esteemed; and since novices are not to be chosen, it follows that these were appreciated and selected for their works' sake, because it was discerned by the brethren that they had a considerable measure of the holy spirit of love and wisdom and meekness, besides certain natural gifts and qualifications for this service. To "be at peace amongst yourselves," as the Apostle exhorts, would mean that, having chosen these elders to be the representatives of the congregation, the body in general would look to them to perform the service to which they were chosen, and would not attempt to take it each upon himself to be a reprover, or admonisher, etc. Indeed, as we have already seen, the Lord's people are not to judge one another personally; and only the congregation as a whole may exclude one of the number from the fellowship and privileges of the meeting. And this, we have seen, can come only after the various steps of a more private kind have been taken--after all efforts to bring about reform have proved unavailing, and the interests of the Church in general are seriously threatened by the wrong course of the offender. But in the text before us the Apostle exhorts that the congregation shall "know"--that is, recognize, look to-- those whom they have chosen as their representatives, and expect them to keep guard over the interests of the Church, and to do the admonishing of the unruly, up to the point where matters would be serious enough to bring them before the Church as a court.
24. How may we avoid judging one another as individuals ?
25. How should brotherly kindness be exercised toward brethren who have doctrinal 'hobbies'?
26. What is the relation between brotherly kindness and 'the unity of the faith'?
Eph 4:11- 16; F239 ¶1 to 240 ¶1; F326 to 328; R2877 col. 1 ¶7; R3127 col. 1 ¶6, R3128 col. 2 ¶2, 3
Ephes. 4:11-16 And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ: That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive; But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ: From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love.
F239 [¶1] through F240 [¶1]:
In his letter to the Ephesians (4:1-16) the Apostle reiterates this lesson of the oneness of the Church as one body of many members, under one Head, Christ Jesus, and united by one spirit--the spirit of love. He exhorts all such members to walk worthy of their calling in lowliness, meekness, long-suffering, forbearing one another in love; endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. In this chapter the Apostle sets forth the various members of the body appointed to special services in it, and tells us the object of the service; saying: "he gave some [to be] apostles and some prophets and some evangelists and some pastors and teachers; for the perfecting of the saints for the work of the ministry [preparing them for the glorious ministry or service of the Millennial Kingdom], for the edifying [building up] of the body of Christ: till we all attain unto the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a full-grown man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ: that we,...speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the Head, even Christ: from whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth ... maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love." Eph. 4:11-16
We note the picture which the Apostle draws for us--that of a human body, but small and undeveloped. He informs us that it is the divine will that all of the various members should grow to full development, full strength and power--"the full stature of manhood" is the picture which represents the Church in its proper, complete condition. Carrying the figure down through the age to the present time, we see that member after member fell asleep to await the grand organization of the Millennial morning in the First Resurrection, and that the places of these were being continually supplied, so that the Church was never without a full organization, although at times there might be greater weaknesses in one member and greater strength in another. However, the endeavor of each member at all times must be to do everything in his power for the upbuilding of the body, for the strengthening of the members and for their perfection in the graces of the Spirit--"till we all come to the unity of the faith."
Unity of faith is desirable; it is to be striven for--yet not the kind of unity that is generally aimed at. Unity is to be along the lines of "the faith once delivered unto the saints" in its purity and simplicity, and with full liberty to each member to take different views of minor points, and with no instruction whatever in respect to human speculations, theories, etc. The Scriptural idea of unity is upon the foundation principles of the Gospel. (1) Our redemption through the precious blood, and our justification by demonstrated faith therein. (2) Our sanctification, setting apart to the Lord, the Truth and their service--including the service of the brethren. (3) Aside from these essentials, upon which unity must be demanded, there can be no Scriptural fellowship; upon every other point fullest liberty is to be accorded, with, however, a desire to see, and to help others to see, the divine plan in its every feature and detail. Thus each member of the body of Christ, maintaining his own personal liberty, is so thoroughly devoted to the Head and to all the members that it will be his pleasure to lay down all, even life itself, on the behalf.
F326 through F328--"Let Every Man Be Fully Persuaded in His Own Mind" (Rom. 14:5)
All logical minds delight in reaching a decision, if possible, respecting every item of truth; and this the Apostle declares should be striven for by each member of the Church for himself--"in his own mind." It is a common mistake, however, to attempt to apply this personally good rule to a Church or to a class in Bible-study--to attempt to force all to decide on exactly the same conclusion respecting the meaning of the Lord's Word. It is proper that we should wish that all might "see eye to eye"; but it is not reasonable to expect it when we know that all are fallen from perfection, not only of body, but also of mind, and that these deflections are in various directions, as shown by the various shapes of head to be found in any gathering of people. Our various kinds and degrees of education are important factors also in assisting or hindering oneness of view.
But does not the Apostle intimate that we should all mind the same things?--and that we will be all taught of God so that we will all have the spirit of a sound mind?--and that we should expect to grow in grace and knowledge, building one another up in the most holy faith?
Yes, all this is true; but it is not intimated that it will all be attained in one meeting. The Lord's people not only have differently developed heads, and differences in experience or education, but they are additionally of different ages as New Creatures--babes, youths, matured. It must not surprise us, therefore, if some are slower than others to comprehend and, hence, slower to be fully persuaded in their own minds respecting some of "the deep things of God." They must grasp the fundamentals--that all were sinners; that Christ Jesus, our Leader, redeemed us by his sacrifice finished at Calvary; that we are now in the School of Christ to be taught and fitted for the Kingdom and its service; and that none enter this School except upon full consecration of their all to the Lord. These things all must see and fully and always assent to, else we could not recognize them as even baby brothers in the New Creation; but we have all need of patience with each other, and forbearance with each other's peculiarities--and behind these must be love, increasing every grace of the Spirit as we attain more and more nearly to its fulness.
This being so, all questions, all answers, all remarks--in meetings where several participate --should be for the entire company present (and not personal to any one or any number), and should, therefore, be addressed to the Chairman, who represents all--except when the Chairman may for convenience request the speaker to face and address the audience direct. Hence, too, after having expressed his own view, each is quietly to hear the views of others and not feel called to debate or restate his already stated position. Having used his opportunity, each is to trust to the Lord to guide and teach and show the truth, and should not insist that all must be made to see every item as he sees it, nor even as the majority view it. "On essentials, unity; on non-essentials, charity," is the proper rule to be followed.
We agree, however, that every item of truth is important, and that the smallest item of error is injurious, and that the Lord's people should pray and strive for unity in knowledge; but we must not hope to attain this by force. Unity of spirit on the first basic principles of truth is the important thing; and where this is maintained we may be confident that our Lord will guide all possessing it into all truth due and necessary to him. It is in this connection that the leaders of the Lord's flock need special wisdom and love and force of character and clearness in the Truth, so that at the conclusion of each meeting he who has led may be able to summarize the Scriptural findings and leave all minds under their blessed influence-- expressing himself clearly, positively, lovingly-- but never dogmatically, except upon the foundation principles.
R2877 [col. 1 ¶7]:
No doubt all have been struck with the fact that those who manifest the deepest interest in the divine plan are not always the most smooth and most agreeable people in the world: frequently they are so combative as to be continually distressing both themselves and their friends by their unwisdom or their disposition to wrangling and contention. The very quality which the Apostle mentions in this text as like-mindedness or harmony is peculiarly lacking, naturally, in the disposition of the majority of those who become deeply interested in present truth. And some have been inclined hastily to condemn the doctrines and to say, This is not the peaceable spirit of Christ. Where the spirit of Christ is there should be love and harmony. So says the Apostle: "Finally, be ye all of one mind." And this should be borne in mind as being the final result of discipline and instruction in the school of Christ; by our attainment of this disposition to harmony (while at the same time loyal and courageous for the truth), we may safely gauge our growth in grace, knowledge and love.
R3127 [col. 1 ¶6]:
But if there was nothing in the condition of the Philippians to reprove, they, nevertheless, needed the exhortation to stand fast. They had already, by the Lord's favor, reached a considerable attainment in the graces of the spirit--they must needs be tested, however, to prove them, to try them; and for this ordeal, which every individual, as well as every congregation of the Lord's people must expect, the Apostle wished to prepare them--to urge that they do not retreat from the advanced steps of love and obedience already taken --that they continue firm, not, however, trusting to their own strength, but, as he expresses it, that they should "stand fast in the Lord," trusting in his power, in his grace, sufficient for every time of need.
R3128 [col. 2 ¶2, 3]:
"Be careful for nothing" is the next exhortation; but since our English word careful has lost its original meaning, there is danger of error here. The word originally had the thought of being full of care--anxiety, trouble. The Apostle's words correspond exactly to our Lord's injunction, "Take no thought," and signify, Be not anxious, burdened, full of care. It is proper that the Lord's people should be careful, in the meaning of the word careful as used today. We should not be careless, indifferent, loose in our conduct or words, but be circumspect.
Anxiety and burdens are unavoidable to those who are depending on themselves, their own wisdom, their own strength, their own skill; but the members of the body of Christ, accepted in the Beloved, adopted into the divine family, sons of God, are assured over and over again in the Word that if they abide faithful all things shall work together for their highest welfare. Why should they be burdened? Why should they feel anxious? He who guards their interests slumbers not. When Christians find themselves anxious, fearful, burdened, the evidence is that they are lacking in faith, and the probability is that they have either never grown to the point of having the proper faith in the Lord, or that they have allowed "earth-born clouds" and cares of this life to come between them and the Lord, so that they no longer have confidence that they are abiding in his love and in his care. All in such condition should go at once to the throne of heavenly grace, and to the divine promises, and obtaining mercy at the former, and feeding upon the latter, they should grow strong in the Lord and in confidence in him, and their corroding cares will give place to faith, confidence, peace of heart, whatever the outward conditions.
27. How should brotherly kindness deal with serious offenders in the Church?
28. By what rules are 'false brethren' to be judged?
29. What should be our attitude toward 'siftings' among the brethren?
30. What should be the attitude of all 'true sacrificers' toward each other and toward those who have left 'the Holy'?
31. How does brotherly kindness apply 'the Golden Rule'?
32. How should brotherly love exercise itself toward the special servants of the Church?
33. How should we exercise brotherly love toward our brethren still 'in Babylon'?
34. How should brotherly kindness consider 'social obligations'?
35. What course will brotherly love dictate in the matter of 'borrowing and lending'?
36. How should brotherly love regard visiting, 'borrowing a neighbor's time '?
37. What is the relation between brotherly love and communism?
38. Do those who have reached 'the mark' still have trials along the line of brotherly love?
39. Why is brotherly love 'one of the final and most searching tests ' of the brethren and how may we prepare to meet it?
40. What should be 'the main- spring back of brotherly kindness'?
41. What does the illustration of 'the third- quarter mark' signify?
42. Why is it important that we manifest brotherly love now ?
43. How may we become members of 'the Mary class'?
44. How did Jesus show us a grand example of brotherly love and sympathy?
45. How can we fulfill Jesus' command to 'wash one another's feet'?
46. How jealously should we guard and increase this grace of brotherly kindness?
47. How may we cultivate brotherly love?
48. What additional thoughts are found in Topical Index of 'Heavenly Manna, ' under 'Love One Another'?


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Thick sweetened curds are flavoured with a fragrant jewel-coloured Rose syrup to make this exotic dessert. We've used a Rose concentrate called 'Rooh Afza' (Persian for 'one that enhances the spirit and lifts the soul') to make this delightful pink Shrikhand. Adding notes of 'Gulab' or Rose flavour to an otherwise traditional Indian dessert gives a unique twist to this festive sweet!
We've even made a Saffron & Cardamom Flavoured Shrikhand using the thick sweetened curds.
For an easier and quicker dessert, try our Instant Mango Flavoured (Amrakhand) as well.
To make this dessert unique, you can serve it in our easy-to-make almond tart shells.
Gulab Shrikhand Recipe
(Makes about 2 cups )
- 2 cups (500g) full-fat Yogurt
- 5-6 tablespoons Icing Sugar (Powdered Sugar)
- 2 tablespoons Rosewater (Gulabjal)
- 2-3 tablespoons Rose Syrup (like Rooh Afza) or Grenadine Syrup
To make the Strained Yogurt:
Place a large piece of thin cloth (muslin or a handkerchief) over the mouth of a wide bowl. Carefully pour the full-fat yogurt into the bowl, directly on top of the thin cloth. Gather the edges of the cloth together, wrapping the cloth around the curd and gently squeeze to release the whey (liquid) from the curd. Tie the ends of the cloth to a tap or hook and allow the whey to drip out of the curd for at least three hours.
To make the Shrikhand:
After three hours, empty the strained curd or 'chakka' into a large bowl. Use a wooden spoon or spatula to beat the chakka for a few minutes. This helps to get rid of any lumps in the chakka.
Add the icing sugar, rosewater and rose syrup (or grenadine) to the chakka. Beat well to combine all the ingredients. Once the shrikhand is smooth, check for sweetness and add in some more icing sugar if required. Chill the shrikhand in the refrigerator for at least an hour. Serve the chilled shrikhand in decorative glasses as a pudding. The shrikhand can even be filled into our easy-to-make almond tart shells for an exotic dessert.
Recipe Notes:
You could leave the curd wrapped in cloth to strain of its whey overnight. This results in a dry, firm 'chakka'. We prefer it to have a soft and smooth texture and have strained the curd for just three hours instead.
Flavourings for the Shrikhand such as rosewater and rose syrup are optional. Two other flavours we've tried are Saffron & Cardamom Shrikhand (Kesar Elaichi) and Mango Shrikhand (Amrakhand). You could choose any flavour you like.
Homemade Shrikhand can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days. It's always best to refrigerate it because the curd component of the dessert might turn sour if the dish is left on the kitchen counter in warm weather.
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Santa Claws
Michelangelo exhibit @ MET
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This blog has an interesting take on all this.
The Picture of Dorian Gray
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The young handsome Dorian Gray is eternally youthful and doesn't age, a Faustian deal keeps him from aging as his painting ages slowly and grotesquely up in his attic…
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Liberal Democrats believe that every person is entitled to the same opportunity to succeed in life. We aim to reduce inequality, fight discrimination and protect freedom. We reject the toxic rhetoric about immigrants that pretends racism is a kind of patriotism.
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Work alongside the local police and Sutton Council to maintain and grow nationally recognised Sutton Safer Partnership model and keep Sutton one of the safest boroughs in London.
Defend human rights by opposing any attempt to leave the European Convention of Human Rights.
Roll back state surveillance powers by ending the indiscriminate bulk collection of communications data, bulk hacking, and the collection of Internet Connection Records.
End imprisonment for possession of illegal drugs for personal use and instead concentrate on catching and prosecuting those who manufacture, import, or deal in illegal drugs.
Provide government funding for a national rape crisis helpline.
Increase community policing by giving an additional £300 million a year to local police forces to reverse the increase in violent crime.
Maintain cross-border co-operation in combating serious organised crime by retaining the European Arrest Warrant, membership of Europol and access to EU information databases.
Replace Police and Crime Commissioners, elected at great expense in elections with very low turnout, with accountable Police Boards made up of local councillors.
Transform prisons into places of rehabilitation, recovery, learning, and work, with suitable treatment, education or work available to all prisoners.
Scrap the flawed Prevent strategy and replace it with a scheme that prioritises community engagement and supports communities in developing their own approach to tackling the dangers of violent extremism.
Ensure that the immigration system is operated fairly and efficiently, with strict control of borders, including entry and exit checks and adequately funded Border Force policing of entry by irregular routes.
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Reiki Healing in Sydney
Traditional Japanese Reiki Healing Method called Usui Reiki Ryoho
Are you looking to re-balance your energy field with Reiki Healing?
Are you feeling sluggish?
Would you like to release unwanted emotional blockages?
Rediscover your true authentic self?
Reiki Healing therapy is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. Reiki Healing originated in Japan but is now practiced in the west. A Reiki practitioner claims to be able to induce deep relaxation in a patient, reduce stress, and promote greater self healing in the body. It is the process of "laying your hands" on our body enabling the universal unseen "life force energy" to flows through us and heal our body from any pains or discomfort. If our "life force energy" is low, then we are more likely to get sick or feel stress, and if it is high, we are more capable of being happy and healthy.
Reiki Healing does not claim to cure illnesses but is used as a complimentary therapy with other mainstream therapies. In essence, Reiki is the art of moving energy in the body to areas of where energy has failed to flow through correctly. Sometimes emotional issues or the lack of physical exercise can cause this blockage where illness can manifest within the body.
The process of illness and disease manifest through this process. Through our soul we can bring limitation from past lives. Through this spiritual body, limiting imprints can manifest within the mental mind as it then creates suffering through beliefs and the ego self. It then can create the emotions associated with these mental limitation which energetically effect the physical body as disease.
What the mind processes effects the mind, body and spirit. As we move through our lives and passing over, we can then take these issues into the 'Spiritual Soul' essence into the afterlife and into other re-incarnations. What happens is that we end up moving through the 'Wheel of Suffering' which can be ended at any time. Reiki is beautiful as a therapy because it is about eliminating the very limiting imprints from the mental, emotional and physical aspects of the self so the soul can purify itself and escape the cycles of suffering. The physical dimension essentially is a place where we can become spiritually contaminated. And the aim of living in harmony with the universe is to purify the self so one can live in peace, harmony and well being.
What is Reiki Healing?
"Usui Reiki Ryoho" is the traditional Japanese Teaching of Reiki through the teachings of eastern Buddhism. It is said that Reiki can heal one's 'True Self'. Reiki is the process of bringing in clean life force energy to heal the body. Then the healed inner self is then projected outwards. This healing system is the process of rediscovering your 'True Self' deep within you.
Deep in our body and organs is the unconscious mind that restores inner health such as the immune system and breathing when we are asleep. The outer skin is our ego self which we are healing as we move deeper within the flesh to the inner unconscious mind. The practitioner will use their hands as a way of transmuting this fragmented energy into healing energy, allowing the clients inner wisdom deep within to heal the persons conflicts.
Reiki Healing Therapies offered:
- Reiki Healing
- Seven Month Chakra Healing Therapy (one session per month)
Universal energy is information
It is with the help of universal energy (Gods energy) that helps to awaken the inner healing wisdom within the deep unconscious mind (cell memory). As we move inwards, even into the shadow self of our unconscious, we begin to understand and heal limiting beliefs and conflicts, as we can then safely bring these inner learning of who we are to the surface. This takes courage and will to make change but when this does occur, the authentic self will move outwards into the world around you as it compliments the ego with truth, wisdom and clarity. To know thyself is to know God. This not to say that we are God, but we are a reflective individual expression of God that is trying to express itself without conflict and delusion. Nature is harmonious and orderly. It won't change its laws to suit our own selfish needs. For us to be at peace, we need to move with the flow of nature and its laws.
Cell Memory
There can be trauma from ancestral influences and conflicts that we carry from the past genetically. This universal energy can transmute these negative imprints deep within the cells and DNA, and can help the client to find the answers of truth, bliss and clarity. Ancestral lineages can carry trauma and limiting beliefs which we can inherit within our cells. Cell healing is very beautiful and can release limiting beliefs that have shaped your lineage for centuries. Sound vibrations and music is very effective in clearing these imprints.
Reiki is about re-discovering the true self
The word Reiki is made of two Japanese words – Rei which means "God's Wisdom or the Higher Power" and Ki which is "life force energy". So Reiki is actually "spiritually guided life force energy."
A treatment feels like a wonderful glowing radiance that flows through and around you. Reiki can treat the whole person including body, emotions, mind and spirit creating many beneficial effects that include relaxation and feelings of peace, security and well being. Many have reported miraculous results.
Reiki Healing is a simple, natural and safe method of spiritual healing and self-improvement. It has been effective in helping virtually every known illness and malady and always creates a beneficial effect. It also works in conjunction with all other medical or therapeutic techniques to relieve side effects and promote recovery.
Reiki Healing is a modality that teaches us how to embrace our lives in a way that has direction and purpose through the spiritual path of enlightenment. This practice allows us to access our sense of self to increase mental stability. Many versions of Reiki therapy make use of the words "do not", which can have a negative influence on your overall energy healing experience. The sub-conscious mind is unable to identify these words and will instead override the statement by ignoring "do not" and pay attention only to others, for example: saying "do not get angry" will instead be replaced with "get angry", resulting in you doing just that.
Our Reiki Healing experts in Sydney recommend you incorporate these elements into daily meditation sessions, repeating them as a form of treatment for yourself or others. By living completely in the present, we are able to access a state of awareness that can identify everything going on in the surrounding environment. It's within this that we can appreciate what life is allowing us to experience in that point in time – we can fully embrace living in the now.
"An external teacher is there to help you to find your internal teacher"
Here are the five Precepts for finding enlightenment which are practiced each day
As you ponder these precepts, you will begin to lightly acknowledge the origins of the suffering and work through the illusion and re-integrate the true inner self into balance.
Eliminate anger with Reiki Healing
Anger is an emotion that can destroy our minds and set ourselves up for failure. Because this feeling is a conscious choice, we can opt to simply not be angry. Reiki healing at our Sydney clinic can assist you in activating this mode of thinking, enabling you to forgive and understand certain circumstances.
Eliminate worry
Whether it's a fear of the future, the unknown or another matter, worry can develop from a number of emotions and occurrences. This feeling achieves nothing and is a burden on the way we react to situations. It's important that you learn to let go of worry and get on with life. Energy healing can help you do this and our Sydney specialists can provide you with this practice.
Appreciate your family and mentors
You should be able to appreciate everyone in your life, no matter how big or small their role is. Every person that you have come across should be thought of as a "teacher", in whom you can learn endless lessons and perspectives off (whether pleasant or not). By opting this mode of thinking, you can continue to grow your soul and further develop your sense of self. With our Reiki Healing in Sydney, we will help you to better understand people in your world and communicate more effectively.
Access an honest approach to life
It's not uncommon to become confused with what you are supposed to do in life and who should be. To be able to work honestly, it's crucial that you are completely honest with who you are and what you think you should be doing in your everyday life. By helping you to accept all of your own aspects, Reiki will enable you to discover your potential.
Demonstrate gratitude towards everything
Learn to appreciate the beauty and value of all living things surrounding you and give thanks for these blessings. Become more aware that all living things are a part of you, you are a part of them and that everything is a part of the universal source. By being kind to all creatures, plants and the planet, you are being kind to yourself. Reiki Healing will help you develop an attitude of gratitude and raise your consciousness to connect you to all forms of loving, nurturing living energy.
Benefits of Reiki Healing
This form of energy healing is independent and offers a safe support system to complementary traditional and Western medicine. Reiki can be used with other medical practices, it is designed to enhance and promote well being and your body's healing ability. Positive outcomes include:
– Improved self-healing abilities
– Increasing fertility in men and women
– Help the healing in children from distress and bullying
– Healing limiting beliefs and childhood traumas
– Heals ancestral trauma within cells and DNA
– Helping the healing of illnesses such as cancers, fatigue, colds and flu.
– Better sleep and Insomnia
– Reduce blood pressure
– Deep relaxation to releasing stress
– Cleansing of the body's toxins
– Assistance with headaches, asthma, injuries and eczema
– Breaking of addictions
– Removal of energy blockages by adjusting the flow throughout the endocrine system
– Elimination of pain
– Delay of ageing
– Reduction of side effects as a result of drugs, surgery and chemotherapy
– Better immune system functions
– Increased vitality
– Raised vibrational frequencies throughout the body
– Improved spiritual growth and emotional cleansing.
"Oneness is not about just becoming One with "good" things, Oneness is
about embracing both the 'good" and "bad", otherwise we can't call it
What you can expect from Reiki Healing?
As a preferred form of energy healing, Reiki can offer a wide range of benefits. Although everyone responds differently to Reiki, it's extremely possible that a number of aspects within your life can be improved. Some may experience a mild detox whilst engaging with this energy healing, whilst others may experience heavier effects – including diarrhoea, nausea, dizziness, running noses, bowel changes, feeling tired and other sensation. It's important to understand that this is a natural part of the process and will fade after energy has flowed through. It's also critical that you drink lots of water after the healing at our Sydney clinic, so you can hydrate your system after such an intense session.
Understanding Reiki Healing Video
A reminder before your sessions
- Please wear comfortable clothes.
- Please make sure you leave plenty time available for the session.
- Be clear about what you would like to be assisted with, what you would like to achieve. What is going to be the main focus of your session?
- Meditation in the morning is fine or puts yourself in a calm place like going for a walk or listening to some soothing music.
- Eat well, but light before you come in.
- The night before and the day of your session, please avoid alcohol, caffeine and other stimulating substances.
Do you suffer from Mental Illness or Depression?
Often these symptoms will be treated with drugs prescribed by a doctor. Anti-depressants, sleep medication, and perhaps a diet or stop smoking program will be prescribed. It's a good idea to see a doctor first before seeing a Hypnotherapist.
With duty of care for my clients, I need to ask before we proceed with a session. I am not able to facilitate Hypnotherapy if you have a mental illness such Schizophrenia or Bipolar. If you are on Depression medication, you will need to get a doctors referral first before the session and bring the referral to the session.


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For this week BM we will be seeing a variety of snacks starting with a type of Bonda today. Fried items are many people's weakness.. You can just stop with one.. Same holds true for this delicious bonda. This bonda is made with a variety of lentils (parupu) along with spices ad herbs.
Kadalai Parupu / Channa Dal - 1/2 cup
Ulutham Parupu / Urad Dal - 1/4 cup
Kaaramani / Black eyed peas - 2 table spoons (optional)
Red Chili – 6 (adjust to taste)
Rice - 2 table spoons
Green Chili - 2
Onions - 1/2 cup (finely chopped)
Asafetida - 1/4 tea spoon
Salt - 3/4 tea spoon
Curry Leaves - 10 (chopped fine)
Coriander Leaves - 2 table spoons (chopped fine)
Fennel Seeds - 1 tea spoons
Oil - to fry
Soak the dals, kaaramani and rice in luke warm water for 2 hours
Strain the water, but do not discard all water and grind it to a coarse paste
To the above batter, add salt, curry leaves, coriander leaves, green chili and asafetida
Mix well
Heat oil in a frying pan until medium hot
Add the onions and fennel seeds to the batter
Make small balls from the batter and drop it into the medium hot oil
Deep fry until golden on all sides
Remove from oil to a paper towel
Serve hot with chutney or sauce
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Convergence Keynote: Jessica Brillhart
Jessica Brillhart is an immersive director, writer, and theorist. She's the founder of the independent studio, Vrai Pictures. Previously, Jessica was the Principal Filmmaker for VR at Google where she worked with engineers to develop Google Jump, a virtual reality live-action capture ecosystem. Since then, Jessica has made a range of highly acclaimed VR experiences, working with such entities as NASA, the Philharmonia Orchestra in London, Google's Artists and Machine Intelligence program, the Montreal Canadiens, and the Weather Channel. In 2017, Jessica was heralded by MIT Technology Review as an innovator and pioneer in the field of virtual reality filmmaking and immersive entertainment.
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