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True wisdom is hungry for its own reality, reaching out into the universe to gain more wisdom from across time and space, from throughout the collective history of human civilization. This wisdom leads to a singularity of human knowledge — perhaps a curse, perhaps a blessing, perhaps an utopia, and perhaps nothing at all. The Wisdom Singularity Flow Model seeks to advance a sense of unity among the many strands of wisdom scattered around the world.
Adapting the model and providing a large amount of examples, this paper presents an overall profile of the overwhelming amount of elementary unifying factors in diverging systems of thought. It is free to use and re-work for any and all purposes that seek to unify scattered fields of insight. If you copy information from this paper, please remember to include a back-link, as its contents may be periodically revised to bring it closer towards the intended ultimate model of reconciliation.
Base of Existence: Interwoven Patterns and Cycles
The whole of the domain of natural science seeks the underlying patterns in nature's endless formations, charting the common patterns in planetary bodies, cells, molecules, atoms, and elementary particles. The concept of a Theory of Everything is a Holy Grail in the horizons of many a dedicated seeker and student of fundamental truths; grasping this underlying fabric of patterns would be nothing short of having a universal blueprint to consult. Since we are all looking at an essentially identical world, we will ultimately reach conclusions that are essentially similar. Triangulating the signals, we can begin to distill and deduct the central structure from a global network of colored reflections.
[4x] The entire world of physics is under the reign of the four fundamental interactions. Our planet has its bipolar axis and its four cardinal directions, our yearly cycle sticks obstinately to its ever-flowing seasons of change, and our lives begin and end in cycles of birth, growth, maturity and decay. The whole of our existence is orchestrated in the concert hall of elementary cycles and polarities. Every relationship in existence follows an underlying thread of logos. If there were no Gluons to help the Strange Quarks and the Charm Quarks dance along in tune, and if Quark and Anti-Quark lost touch with each other, Heaven and Earth would fall apart in an instant.
[2x] To speak nothing of the endless life-cycles in nature, we are hard-pressed to escape the two basic polarities of dynamic and static, light and darkness, life and death, right and wrong, Chaos and Logos, above and below — culminating as our fundamental experience of pleasure and pain. We adore the tale of the lover and the beloved, we find solace in the balance of motion and stillness, we learn from our fathers and our mothers, and we find a promise of continuity in the father and the son. Whatever the context, we always find ourselves faced with the same basic polarities, seeking for the wisdom of the fundamental patterns to better understand and relate to the specifics of our situation.
Shared Human Quest: Shared and Unified Principles
Throughout human history, we have sought to chart and better understand these underlying patterns, the basic universals that would give us better bearings in navigating the stormy seas of life. This same quest has enveloped a vast number of fields of thought, from science to creative arts, from religion to psychology, from societal organization to astrology, seeking to distill a series of universal archetypes as the cardinal and ordinal directions of our reality.
While it has been a quest for essentially one objective, and while dozens of fields of thought have evolved with essentially similar observations and models for relating to the basic elements of their existence, they have been so shrouded by cultural particularity and individualistic pursuits as to become almost entirely incompatible with each other. More often than not, and particularly in the worlds of religion and spirituality, the conflicting divergence is a sign of losing sight of the underlying fundamentals that connect everything together — into the greatness of totality they conceive of as God, Universal Spirit or One Mind.
These manifold systems of thought describe diverse facets of one totality of existence, and therefore always and invariably overlap in essential principles. The same essentials are clad in colorful clothes and known by countless names, applied in radically diverging fields of endeavor with equally diverging agendas. When stripped naked, we are left with one being with a body and a mind, two eyes, two brain hemispheres, four limbs, and eight cardinal and ordinal directions to take. Invariably, if only we choose broaden our perspective to see the forest from the trees, we will come to find that we are fundamentally in a great deal of agreement over the essentials.
For as long as we remain subject to the inevitable pull of Gravitation, the unswerving grind of the Weak Force, the energizing and mesmerizing flow of Electromagnetism, and the fundamental overdrive of the Strong Color Force, we rotate in the same and shared wheel of reality. Inasmuch as we cannot escape the atoms and the cells combining to form our bodies, we cannot escape the fundamental unity that connects our interwoven endeavors as sentient beings. The only fundamental separating us from a field of unity is the obsessive ego, our craving for distinction by means of separation from an underlying unity.
As we now live in an integrally interconnected and networked global world, with instant access to information across all cultures, a lack of understanding of the universality shared in our human pursuits has brought us to a world of escalating conflicts between apparently irreconcilable positions. With a shared platform of understanding being nothing short of an axiom of survival into the future, it stands to reason that we pay more attention to the basic principles underlying our shared reality in our search for solutions to the ever-increasing flux of information, exchange and conflicts emerging in the global human society.
Wisdom Singularity Flow Model: An Introduction
The system of the Wisdom Singularity Flow Model, featured earlier as the Wisdom Wheel arrangement, is principally based on the ancient Chinese model of Ba Gua, developed by Taoist and Confucian sages and scholars in the days of antiquity. The Ba Gua model has served as a useful base reference in charting the worlds of archetypal thinking, for it operates with basic and essentially mechanistic polarities and principles, without the heavy overlays of symbolism and cultural specifics that often shroud the wisdom from the millennia past. It is designed as a neutral and universal open-source model for study and reconciliation of diverse systems of thought.
In developing the Wisdom Singularity Flow Model, the basic structure has been compared and contrasted with more than two dozen noteworthy models of thought that feature essentially identical patterns, hierarchies, dynamics and derivative relations. These "compatible" traditions include Taoism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hermeticism, Hinduism (Tantric, Puranic, Vedic), Buddhism (Hinayana, Mahayana, Vajrayana), Astrology (Western, Indic, Chinese), and a good number of connecting threads from diverse fields of Psychology, Biology, Computer science, and Particle/Quantum physics. They are all readily compatible with each other — at times down to remarkable principal detail — when laid out against a neutral frame of reference and observed without a specific agenda.
The intention of the Wisdom Singularity Flow Model is to provide a basis of understanding and reconciliation between conflicting fields of thought, whether in the realms of science, society, spirituality, entertainment, psychology, or any one of the countless other systems founded on basic principii we devise in improving our human situation. They need not live in a state of competition and conflict; if we are willing to forsake our obsessive attachment to minute particularity, the rewards of a harmoniously cross-referenced world of insight far outweigh the possible economical and egoistic losses suffered in the process.
Basic Symmetries: Zero-One and Two-in-One
Religious and spiritual systems aim almost invariably for creating a fundamental state of balance that transcends the particularities of culture. They seek to advance the balance between Spirit and Matter, between God and Humanity, between Heaven and Earth, between Giving and Taking, and between whatever other labels these two fundamental polarities receive across diverse contexts and peoples.
[1x2] The interaction and exchange between the [+] Dynamis and the [–] Neutralis, the Creating and the Neutralizing, is at the heart of an ultimate spiritual communion and holistic experience of reality. As such, it is the active Axis Mundi of all religious and spiritual efforts. When existence is brought to a state of reconciled balance, the battle between Good and Evil is over. All foundational concepts of moral, ethical and theological good and evil have their roots in this fundamental dichotomy, a conflict between two opposite but complementary polarities in an endless flux of interaction and permutation.
[∞0] This universal balance of the two polarities is fueled by a Great Unknown, a Cosmic Singularity, a Wisdom Non-Duality, an undivided and immeasurable field of unity. This is the ultimate Singularity, the dimension where all other dimensions and phenomena cease to exist; it is the the exact and absolute zero point state of existence, where all of existence is unified into a non-dual strata of no knower, no known, and no knowledge. As such, it is the ultimate knowledge and the pinnacle of mystic union with the Uncreated God, the Universal Spirit, the Great Singularity, and the rest of its manifold labels.
All of mankind's contemplative and creative efforts, when they culminate, are geared towards discovering these ultimate components in their many combinations, and most of all, in their primal and elemental form as pure and timeless principii, a great unifying field that would yield infinite knowledge, infinite energy, infinite dimensionality, and an infinity of experience.
When these ultimate dimensions of reality are attained, the human mind is reposed in a field of perennial peace and tranquility. In practice, the unifying factors will begin to envelope the diversifying factors, establishing a natural sense of unity, shared prosperity and a natural balance of ethics. Therefore, it is entirely unreasonable to be so short-sighted as to hate others, to plunder or to wage wars in the name of religious purity and missionarism. In fact, religious wars are primarily waged over particularities that would be considered impurities in light of the pure heart of the religion's wisdom.
Conflicts between non-theistic, monotheistic and polytheistic vantage points emerge as aspects of a uniform totality become personified or abstracted for ease of access to particular audiences. They are all, of course, components of the same grand entirety of being, the Alpha and Omega of all existence, like a spectre looked at from an infinity of perspectives. While we may many paint many faces for the subsequent aspects of the one Immeasurable Ultimate, we are all after one ultimate field of unification and resolution for all of our shared reality.
| [∞] Singularity = { [±] Balance = { [+] Dynamis, [-] Neutralis } }
As they mature and culminate, most systems of thought appear to reach a concept of
infinite ultimacy and golden balance while working with the two basic polarities.
Table #1: Basic Correlations in Systemic Models
The following is a table of 108 correlations between the ∞0 (Infinite Zero) and 1x2 (Universal Balance) principles, as found in diverse religions, mythologies and spiritual systems throughout the world and its millennia of recorded history. They are essentially identical in their function as the Great Unknown and Balance of Two Polarities that guide the heart of these formulations. This is a master list of fields that will be studied and cross-referenced in further detail in upcoming appendixes.
|Systemic Spirituality: Generic Properties
|Generic Terms
|Base State
|Dual Unity
|Base Polarity
|Binary Sign
|Systemic Spirituality: Internal Dimension
|[∞] Singularity
|[±] Balance
|[+] Dynamis
|[-] Neutralis
|Base Cognition
|Nondual Wisdom
|Mirror Awareness
|Specifying Awareness
|Unifying Awareness
|Base Emotions
|General Ethics
|Human Situation
|Systemic Spirituality: Material Dimension
|[∞] Singularity
|[±] Balance
|[+] Dynamis
|[-] Neutralis
|General Cosmogeny
|Fundamental States
|Unknown = Immeasurable
|Oscillating = Quantum
|On = Dynamic
|Off = Static
|States of Matter
|General Physical States
|Systemic Spirituality: Social Dimension
|[∞] Singularity
|[±] Balance
|[+] Dynamis
|[-] Neutralis
|General Bonding
|General Interaction
|General Politics
|Systemic Spirituality: Metaphysical Dimension
|[∞] Singularity
|[±] Balance
|[+] Dynamis
|[-] Neutralis
|Primal State
|As Above
|So Below
|Base Elements
|Phenomenal Principles
|Unbeing = Non-Existence
|Being = Existence
|Chaos = Expanding, Scattering
|Logos = Stabilizing, Contracting
|Primal Realities
|Primal Void
|Fullness of Duality
|Process of Formation
|Compatible Materials
|Operative Absorption
|Dynamic Action
|Static Inaction
|Faith Perspectives
|Theism, Monotheism
|Atheism, Materialism
|States of Being
|Ascension = Ultimate Freedom
|God-Man Union = Divine Manifestation
|Divine = Expansive Being
|Human = Limited Being
|Path of Integration
|Singularity = Ego Dissolution
|Duality = Ego Penetration
|Proactive = Process of Discrimination
|Reactive = Process of Elimination
|General Theology
|Two-As-One God
|Creator/Loving God
|Destroyer/Redeeming God
|General Creationism
|Empty & Formless
|Light & Darkness
|Heaven Above
|Earth Below
|Science and Psychology
|[∞] Singularity
|[±] Balance
|[+] Dynamis
|[-] Neutralis
|Particle Physics: Primal Cosmogeny
|Big Bang
|Fusion Analogy: Solar Dynamics
|Sun = Massive Unity of Solar Field
|Emanation = Internal Transmutation
|Solar Heat = Life-Generating Property
|Sunlight = Vision-Granting Property
|Neurobiology: Cerebral Structures
|Neocortex = Higher Cognitive Functions
|Cerebrum-Cerebellum = Volitional Action, Balance, Orientation, Patterns
|Right Hemisphere = Approximation, Impressions, Abstraction, Association, Innovation, Tone of Language
|Left Hemisphere = Comparison, Fact Retrieval, Precision, Categorization, Formalization, Structure of Language
|Classical Philosophy and Culture
|[∞] Singularity
|[±] Balance
|[+] Dynamis
|[-] Neutralis
|Greece: Metaphysics of Psyche
|Nous = Immortal Primal Mind
|Noema = Object & Perceiver
|Dianoia = Rational Thought
|Noesis = Intuitive Thought
|Socratic Method: Structured Dialogue
|Logoi = Evident Conclusion
|Synthesis & Aporia = Unifying Assertion & Puzzlement
|Antithesis = Opposing View
|Thesis = Initial View
|Plato: Allegory of the Cave
|Sun = Release from Subjective Cave
|Twilight = Inside the Subjective Cave
|Reality = Objective Light and Life
|Impressions = Perceived Shadows on Wall
|Plato: Analogy of the Divided Line
|Noesis = Philosophy, The Form of the Good
|Dianoia = Mathematics, Abstract Objects
|Pistis = Beliefs about Physical Objects
|Eikasia = Projections and Shadows
|Plato and Aristotle: Theory of Forms
|Great Infinity = Actual Infinity
|Small Infinity = Potential Infinity
|Ideal Forms = Animator, Pattern Structure
|Matter = Fabric of Existence
|Neoplatonism: Cosmology
|One Monad = Absolute Source of Being
|Henosis = Divine Oneness
|Anima mundi = World-Soul
|Phenomena = Material World
|Pyrrhonism: Peace in Total Scepticism
|Ataraxia = Mental Imperturbability
|Epokhe = Yielding, Suspension of Judgment
|Critique = Unwarranted Judgments, Appearing of Reality
|Assumptions = Unwarranted Foundations, Being of Reality
|Stoicism: Cosmology
|One Being = One Substance, One Soul, One Movement
|Nature = Seminal Reason, Existence Itself, God-Nature
|Fate = Universal Drive & Purpose
|Matter = Passive & Malliable Material Substance
|Monad, Proarkhe = One, Before Beginning
|Pleroma, Aeons = Fullness of Power, Eternal Beings
|Demiurge = Masculine, Incomplete Creator God
|Sophia = Feminine, Divine Knowledge and Wisdom
|Abrahamic Culture and Religion
|[∞] Singularity
|[±] Balance
|[+] Dynamis
|[-] Neutralis
|Judaism: Cosmology
|YHWH = One Indivisible Unknowable God
|Covenant = Communion with God of Israel
|Elohim (Pneuma) = All Powers, Forces and Causes
|Torah (Logos) = The Word, Primal Law
|Judaism: Mystic Kabbalah Theogenesis
|Ohr Ein Sof = Limitless Light
|Tzimtzum, Etz Chaim = Filtered Divinity, Tree of Life
|Ohrot = Lights
|Keilim = Vessels
|Genesis: Primal Sin, Fall from Grace
|Godlike Knowledge and Eternal Life
|Temptation, Separation = Dichotomy of Interest
|Adam = Original Man, Violator
|Eve = Original Woman, Supporter
|Christianity: Fundamental Theology
|Holy Spirit = Uncreated Spirit of God
|Agape: Two Equal Commands = Love of God & Love of Mankind
|Father-God, Father in Heaven = High Creator God
|Jesus, Only Begotten Son = Descending Redeemer God
|Christianity: Totality of Christ
|Iesus Nazarenus Rex Iudaeorum (INRI) = Jesus Nazarene, King of Jews, One Logos
|Jesus Christ = Hypostatic union = Temptation, Transfiguration
|Rex Iudean = Son of God, Messiah Come
|Jesus Nazarene = Son of Man, God in Flesh
|Christianity: Eastern Orthodox Mysticism
|Ousia = God's Essence, Separate and As-Is
|Nous, Kardia = Soul-Mind, Opening Eye of Heart
|Tabor = Longing Spirit, Uncreated Light of God
|Logos = Jesus Prayer, Primal Word and Purpose
|Christianity: Catholic Mysteries of Rosary
|Glorious Mysteries = Resurrection, Ascension, Descent of Holy Spirit, Assumption of Mary, Coronation of Mary
|Luminous Mysteries = Baptism, Wedding, Proclamation of Kingdom of God, Transfiguration, Eucharist
|Joyful Mysteries = Annunciation, Visitation, Nativity, Finding as Child at Temple, Presentation at Temple
|Sorrowful Mysteries = Agony in Garden, Scourging at Pillar, Crowning with Thorns, Carrying the Cross, Crucifixion
|Islam: Functional Cosmology
|Allah = Great God, One God
|Islam = Surrender to Allah, Wahdat-al-Wujud = Loss of Self, Union with God
|Al-Rahman = Compassionate God
|Islamic prophets, Mahdi = Guided One, One of the Moon
|Baha'i: Theological Unity
|Unity of God
|Elimination of Extremes
|Unity of Humanity
|Unity of Religion
|Mythological Models
|[∞] Singularity
|[±] Balance
|[+] Dynamis
|[-] Neutralis
|Generic Mythological Archetypes
|Infinite Void = Primal Being
|Axis Mundi = Cosmic Conduit
|Primal God = Pervading Creator
|Primal Goddess = Receptive Fabric
|Shamanism: Cosmology
|Earth Mother = Ground of Being, Integrality
|Shaman = Spirit World, World Tree, Stability
|Heaven = Enthusing Trance, Explosion/Ascension
|Underworld = Revealing Trance, Implosion/Descension
|Mythological Heroic Quests
|Supreme Victory = Axis Mundi, Conquest of Heaven
|Great Potentive Secret = Holy Grail, Philosophers' Stone, Tree of Life, Forgotten Treasure
|Battle for Good, Life and Light
|Defeat of Evil, Death and Darkness
|Ancient Egyptian Cosmogeny
|Nu = Waters of Infinite Primal Expanse
|Duat = Dimension of Death and Rebirth / Maat = Cohesive Principle, Eternal Order of Universe
|Nut = Goddess of Sky Arch
|Geb = God of Earth Plane
|Greek and Roman Cosmogeny
|Chaos = Primal Void
|Phanes-Phusis = Light-Bringer & Nature
|Erebus = Pervading Shadows
|Nyx = Goddess of Night
|Native American Cosmology
|Taboo = Omnipresent Invisible Force
|Spirits = Land of Natural World
|Creator = Revered Deity
|Hero = Mythic Teacher
|Norse / Germanic Cosmology
|Yggdrasil = Unifying World Tree, Three Roots
|Hel = Beyond, Hell and Death, Journey in Underworld
|Well of Mimir = Above, Wisdom, Jötnar Frost Giants
|Well of Urdr = Below, Fate, Female Norns and Æsir
|Fenno-Ugrean Kalevala Cosmogeny
|Waters = Root Existence
|Primal Egg = Source of Cosmos
|Heaven = Upper Half
|Terra = Lower Half
|Mystical and Occult Systems
|[∞] Singularity
|[±] Balance
|[+] Dynamis
|[-] Neutralis
|Alchemy: Process for Elixir
|Perfected State = Synthetic Gold
|Transmutation of Elements
|Coagula = Joining Together
|Solve = Separating
|Alchemy: Fundamental Elements
|Nigredo = Beyond, Dissolution, Blackening, Existential Individuation, Immortal True Self
|Rubedo = Middle, Unification, Reddening, Man & God, Limited & Unlimited
|Citrinitas = Above, Sun, Gold, Yellowing, Technological, Operative, Spiritualization
|Albedo = Below, Moon, Silver, Whitening, Psychological, Contemplative, Purification
|Hermetic Cosmology
|The All = The One, Supreme Mind, Universal Mother
|Theurgy = All Stars, Above & Below, Evil/Divine Spirits
|Sun = Alchemy, Investigation, Experimentation
|Moon = Astrology, Patterns, Planetary Cycles
|Thelema: Symbolic Phenomenology
|City of Pyramids = Unified in Primal Dissolution
|Thelema, Night of Pan = Great Abyss Between Domains, Ego Death
|Ritual = Pattern of Transformation
|Babalon = Surrender as Babe of the Abyss
|Thelema: Mystical Cultivation
|Ipsissimus = Non-dual Unlimited Source
|Silent Higher Self = Holy Guardian Angel
|Magus = Potent Transformative Wisdom
|Magick = Potent Accessible Formulae
|Conspiracies: Illuminati Hierarchy
|White Brotherhood
|Special Positions
|Hierarchy Level
|Anarchy Level
|Theosophy: Domains in Spiritual Hierarchy
|Highest Nirvana
|Great Cosmic Solar Orb
|Alpha = Heavenly Father
|Omega = Heavenly Mother
|Buddhism and Taoism
|[∞] Singularity
|[±] Balance
|[+] Dynamis
|[-] Neutralis
|Buddhist Paths
|Bodhi, Buddha = Enlightenment, The Enlightened One
|Vajrayana, Tantrayana = Diamond Vehicle, Tantric Vehicle
|Mahayana = Large Vehicle, Universal Salvation
|Hinayana = Small Vehicle, Individual Salvation
|Four Steps to Nirvana
|Arhat = Conqueror of Foes, Nirvana
|Anagami = Non-Returner, Balance
|Sakridagami = Once-Returner, Progress
|Srotapanna = Stream-Enterer, Neutralization
|Theravada Buddhist Practice
|Parinirvana = Ultimate Cessation
|Nirvana = Cessation of Being
|Vipassana = Perceptive Meditation
|Samatha = Tranquilizing Meditation
|Arupa-Jhanas: Four Formless Meditative Absorptions
|Fourth = No Perception, No Non-perception
|Third = Perception of Infinite Nothingness
|Second = Perception of Infinite Consciousness
|First = Perception of Infinite Space
|Mahayana: Four Axioms of Heart Sutra
|Sunyam Sunyam = Emptiness is Emptiness
|Rupam Rupam = Form is Form
|Rupam Sunyam = Form is Emptiness
|Sunyam Rupam = Emptiness is Form
|Yogacara: One Mind
|Citta-matram = Cognition Only
|Alaya-vijnana & Tathagata-garbha = Seminal Consciousness / Buddha-Womb
|Manas = Dynamic Mind
|Klista-manas = Afflicted Mind
|Zen: Enlightenment Orientation
|Daigo = Absolute Enlightenment
|Shogo = Glimpsing Enlightenment
|Satori = Sudden Flash of Enlightenment
|Kensho = Subject-Object Union, Buddha-Nature Insight
|Vajrayana: Four Prime Wisdoms
|Tathata-jñana = Knowledge of Suchness
|Adarsa-jñana = Mirror-like Knowledge
|Pratyaveksana-jñana = Investigative Awareness
|Samata-jñana = Awareness of Sameness
|Vajrayana Ösel: Levels of Prabhasvara Radiance
|Od-gsal = Pure Radiance
|Bardo = Threshold State
|Lam-gyi Od-gsal = Inner Radiance of Path
|Gzhi'i Od-gsal = Inner Radiance of Ground
|Vajrayana: Six Yogas of Naropa
|Ösel (prabhasvara) = Yoga of Clear Radiant Light
|Phowa (samkranti) = Entrance to Buddha-Fields
|Milam (svapna-darsana) & Bardo (antarabhava) = Dream Visions & Transitions
|Gyulu (mayakaya) & Tummo (candali) = Magical Body &; Low Mystic Heat
|Buddhism: Bönpo Dzogchen Mysticism
|Rang Bzhin = Ultimate Unaltered Nature
|Ngang, Kun Gzhi, Ka Dag = Condition, Basis of All, Primordial Purity
|Gnas Lugs = Way of Beings, Pure-and-Perfect Mind
|Gzhi, Lhun Grub = Potentive Field, Spontaneous Accomplishment
|Taoism: Singular and Bipolar Cosmogeny
|Wuji = Without Ultimate, Without Ridge-Pole
|Taiji = Supreme Ultimate, Great Ridge-Pole
|Yang = Positive, Dynamic
|Yin = Negative, Static
|Taoism: Neidan Internal Alchemy
|Xian = Celestial Immortality
|Qi = Natural Energy, Flow of Being, Breath
|Shen = Spirit, Consciousness
|Jing = Essence, Density, Genes
|Classical Indic Religions
|[∞] Singularity
|[±] Balance
|[+] Dynamis
|[-] Neutralis
|Vedas: Principal Theogenesis
|Soma = Mythic Nectar of Gods
|Rita = Cosmic Order, Wheel of Existence
|Brahma, Prajapati = Fullness, Divine Father
|Aditi, Vac = Limitless Mother, Mystic Sound
|Vedas: Sacrificial Theogenesis
|Sahasra-Sirsa-Purusha = Infinite Being
|Breaking of Purusha = Derivative Division
|Yajna Purusha = Pervasive Being
|Viraj = Born Reality
|Vedas: Primal Cosmogeny
|Ajayamana = Unmanifest
|Hiranyagarbha = Cosmic Egg
|Svarga = Heaven
|Prithivi = Earth
|Modern Hinduism: Triune Divine
|Brahman = Universal Spirit
|Vishnu = Sustainer, Balancer, Pacifying Knowledge
|Brahma = Creator, Dynamizer, Expanding Knowledge
|Shiva = Destroyer, Neutralizer, Contracting Knowledge
|Puranas: Primal Cosmogeny
|Para-Brahma = Highest Being
|Srishti-Lila = Cosmic Sport of Creation
|Isvara, Shaktiman = Energetic, Operator, Inseminator
|Maya, Shakti = Energy, Supporter, Bearer
|Puranas: Universal Cosmology
|Paravyoma = Supreme Light
|Martya-Loka = Middle-World
|Svarga-Loka = Heavenly Bright Worlds
|Bila-Svarga = Subterranean Dark Worlds
|Specific Indian Religious Traditions
|[∞] Singularity
|[±] Balance
|[+] Dynamis
|[-] Neutralis
|Shaivism: Primal Theogenesis
|Mahadeva = Great Divinity
|Ardhanarisvara = Synthesis, Half-Female Deity
|Shaktiman = Energetic, Operator, Inseminator
|Shakti = Energy, Supporter, Bearer
|Shaivism: Tantric Cosmogeny
|Sadashiva = Omni-Shiva
|Maha-Yoga = Cosmic Union
|Linga = Masculine, Phallus
|Yoni = Feminine, Womb
|Vaishnavism: Tantric Theogenesis
|Maha-Vishnu = Great Creator
|Karanarnava, Yoga-Nidra = Ocean of Causes, Cosmic Dream
|Sambhu = Masculine Inseminating Glow
|Ramadevi = Divine Consort-Nature
|Sri Chaitanya: Descent of Devotion
|Bhagavan = Adored One
|Bhakti-shakti = Potency & Goddess of Devotion
|Bhakta-bhagavata = Devotee as Person
|Grantha-bhagavata = Devotee as Message
|Sri Chaitanya: Divine Love
|Mahabhava = Ultimate Emotion
|Prema = Union of Love
|Krishna = Adored God
|Radha = Adoring Goddess
|Sri Chaitanya: Divine Manifestation:
|Lila = Infinite Wheel of Pastimes
|Hladini-shakti = Bliss Potency, Radha
|Samvit-shakti = Cognitive Potency, Krishna
|Sandhini-shakti = Existential Potency, Primal Sattva
|Tantric / Sahajiya: Path of Cultivation
|Sahaja-Siddhi = Natural Perfection, Cosmic Union
|Laya, Maithuna, Nada = Absorption-Dissolution, Polarity Union, Sound in Ultimacy
|Shaktiman = Potent, Masculine
|Shakti = Potency, Feminine
|Tantric / Sahajiya: Field of Cultivation
|Apana = Attainment
|Aropana = Superimposition of Divinity
|Surati, Japa = Passion, Love-Making, Spoken Prayer
|Nirati, Ajapa = Dispassion, Detachment, Silent Prayer
|Sikhism: Primal Cosmology
|Nirankar = Shapeless
|Hukam = Will and Order
|Vahiguru = The Great Teacher
|Ek Onkar = One Primal Syllable
|Classical Indic Philosophies
|[∞] Singularity
|[±] Balance
|[+] Dynamis
|[-] Neutralis
|Internal Advaita
|Ajata = Unborn Nonduality
|Atman is Brahman = Nondual Unity
|Brahman is Spirit
|Atman is Spirit
|External Advaita
|Brahman = Nondual Spirit
|Paramatman = Supreme Self
|Ishvara = Supreme Deity
|Jiva = Sentient Being
|Kashmiri Shaivism
|Anuttara = Unsurpassed Ultimate
|Svatantrya = Self-Dependency, Action-and-Freedom
|Spanda, Shiva = Masculine, Primal Consciousness
|Aham, Shakti = Feminine, Heart Space
|Vedantic Ontology
|Jagat = Brahman = World is Spirit
|Ananyatva = Non-difference
|Karana = Cause
|Karya = Effect
|Vedantic Attributes of Spirit
|Advaya-para-tattva = Nondual Supreme Strata
|Ananda = Endless Bliss
|Cit = Cognitive Luminescence
|Sat = Existential Foundation
|Raja-Yoga: Ultimate Consciousness
|Nirvikalpa, Adrasta = Undifferentiated, Unseen
|Savikalpa, Dristi = Differentiated, Seeing
|Atma, Drasta = Self, Seer
|Prakriti, Drishya = Nature, Seen
|Raja-Yoga: Five Root Poisons
|Avidya = Ignorance
|Asmita = Egoism
|Raga = Attachment
|Dvesa = Aversion
|Vedanta: Ladder of Liberation
|Videha-mukta = Unembodied Liberation
|Jivanmukta = Liberated While Living
|Guru = Potent Teacher
|Sisya = Receptive Student
|Natya-Shastra: Foundations of Experience
|Santa = Tranquility, Source of Emotions
|Sadharani-karana = Relish by Reflective Generalization
|Rasa = Culmination of Rapture
|Sattva = Clear Reflective Heart
|Sankhya: Fundamental Principal Analysis
|Moksha = Liberation
|Satkarya = Cause-in-Effect
|Purusha = Masculine, Spirit, Effector
|Prakriti = Feminine, Matter, Ingredient
|Indic Cultivation Methodologies
|[∞] Singularity
|[±] Balance
|[+] Dynamis
|[-] Neutralis
|Four Paths of Yoga
|Jnana = Wisdom, Cognitive Liberation
|Raja-Yoga = Great Mystic Union
|Bhakti = Devotion, Spiritual Zeal
|Karma = Service, Dispassionate Action
|Vedanta: Cultivation of Wisdom
|Jnana = Wisdom
|Nididhyasana = Absorbed Contemplation
|Manana = Contemplation
|Sravana = Hearing
|Tantra: Basic Mechanisms
|Siddhi = Perfection
|Tantra = Weaving
|Mantra = Invocation
|Yantra = Pattern
|Hatha-Yoga: Kundalini Energy Dynamics
|Sahasrara, Maha-Siddha = Union at Crown Lotus, Great Immortality
|Siddha = Emergent Union, Rising Kundalini
|Kundalini = Serpentine Current of Power
|Chakras = Energetic Lotus Centers
|Hatha-Yoga: Energetic Nadi Conduits
|Siddhi = Perfection, Immortality
|Susumna = Balanced Breath, Medullar Link
|Pingala = Solar Serpentine, Right, Red, Positive
|Ida = Lunar Serpentine, Left, Pale, Negative
|Yoga: Contemplation Objects
|Nirguna Brahma = Unqualified Spirit
|Turiya-bhagavat-sabda = Transdimensional Sound-with-God
|Mahati atma = Great Soul in the Fabric
|Avyakta-mahat-sutra = Undecaying Thread of Fabric
|Yoga: Mystic Perfections
|Kamavasayita = Termination of Desires, Supreme Bliss
|Vasita = Mastery and Dominion, Root Nature
|Prakamya = Fulfillment of Desires
|Tri-kala-jñatva = Knowledge of Past, Present and Future
|Yoga: Spiritual Attainments
|Parama-ananda = Supreme Bliss
|Turiya narayana = Transdimensional Abode
|Avyakta-janma = Undecaying Existence
|Sarvajñatva = Temporal Omniscience
|Jainism: Process of Liberation
|Nirvana = Final Release
|Arhat, Jina = Victorious State
|Avipaka Nirjara = Ascetic Practice
|Savipaka Nirjara = Submission to Fate
While there will invariably be diverging nuances in the interpretation of the exact relationships between the four basic elements of Singularity, Balance, Dynamis and Neutralis, their fundamental principles are identical enough to justify a level field of agreement. There are, after all, countless differences in the interpretation over levels of apotheosis and scopes of relationship and identity even within traditions themselves. Such disputes and disagreements tend to fall within the domain of theological pedantry and elitistic sophistry, and have little to do with the heart of the matter; the basic patterns tend to be relatively simple and elementary.
Sometimes the principal roles in formulations such as these are seen to mirror each others' qualities, because Dynamis always holds a seed of Neutralis and vice versa. They are both rooted in the same Primal Unity, and reveal different emphases in accordance with the observer's perspective and projections. This easily turns Good into Evil, Gods into Demons, Messiahs into Antichrists, filtering through the narrow human lense unable or unwilling to contextualize against a broader perspective. Despite this, the direct and elementary reality underlying names and forms — once experienced and immersed — is eerily identical in nature. The experience itself naturally points to a fundamental underlying unity in all archetypes and purposes.
In advancing this quest for unity, symmetry and synergy in reconciling human perspectives, the above opening four-part grid should provide a useful starting point of general correlations in making headway towards a better reconciled world. This model is presented in the spirit of open-source conceptual development and evolution. The intention is not to introduce artificial universals or forced correlation; the model aims to serve in accurately reflecting the fundamental principles of diverse traditions of thought. Therefore, it should be subject to critique and revisions wherever necessary.
|"Venus Dancing in Light and Shadows" — A fresh winter morning perspective
in a composite picture of the Morning Star, Planet of Reconciled Polarities.
Poetic Conclusions: Call for Balance and Feedback
The groundwork for this paper began with inspiration on the 10th of October, 2010, gazing at the skies through the crisp night air in late autumn of Helsinki. It was a beautiful clear sky, and Venus was particularly bright that night — almost frozen in her twinkle at the sky with her two horns raised, her two arms spread, and skirt of rays flowing below. Like the Ancient Egyptians, Ancient Greeks knew Venus as both Phosphoros, Morning Star and Bringer of Light, as well as Hesperos, Evening Star and Son of Dusk. The Hellenistic world realized their unity and named the planet after Aphrodite, their goddess of love. It's hard to argue against a Bipolar Planet of Love on the need for balance on 10-10-10 at 10 PM on a tranquil night.
Then, Venus is Love and Balance with Dynamis and Neutralis married; Hesperus is Phosphorus, Form is Emptiness, One Father is One Son, One Allah with One Will, while Yin and Yang dance on the plateau of Singularity. It does not have to be awfully complicated, if only we are willing to take a step beyond our complicated and entangled perspective, reaching for the fundamentals of our existence — whether the Four Directions, Four Interactions or Four Archangels, whether for the Father and Son, for the God and Goddess, or for other primal symbols of our preference. We are all after the same universal aims; let us make the most out of our collective human potential, seeking to unify more than diversify. Unification leads to Singularity, and Diversification leads to Entropy.
Readers interested in the concepts and models of this paper are cordially invited to provide liberal feedback — critique, compliments, contributions and clarifications are all equally welcome. More detailed explanations of the variables and relations in Table #1 will be available in an interactive model at the Systemic Spirituality website. Upcoming overviews of Wisdom Singularity Flow Model will discuss the 4x and 8x spheres, the four cardinal levels and the eight principal spokes of the Wisdom Wheel, exploring many (but certainly not all) of the systems of thought referenced in this paper.
Until the next installment in the phenomenal derivation of the Wisdom Singularity Flow Model, readers interested in more angles into this model are welcome to follow the Systemic Spirituality page at Facebook or join our LinkedIn discussion group for more in-depth exchanges on many of these themes, along with a general platform for discussing anything Beyond, Between, Above or Below and that may be relevant. More on "BBAB", linear molecules and the rest in the course of next week.


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Friday, December 13, 2013
Frank Newman: Interest rates to hit homeowners and businesses
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- paul scott said...
Yes, I read somewhere that over in Singapore there is now a 40% equity requirement for purchase of property. Also restrictions on foreign buyers.
Its kind of scary that the increasing interest rates will put people out of business.
On your political scene I see a drop in the Green vote and a pass for Conservative.
Is it just me, I would vote conservative in a flash if it will make a difference. Is it the NZ First votes that may transfer.
Mr Key has to offer Colin Craig a safe seat.
This country can not afford Green / Labour and so
I told Gerry Brownlee down here, I said 'I will make sure you win Christchurch Central if you give
Colin Craig a safe seat', and he laughed as though he knew something I didn't.
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Nationwide, fewer Americans signed contracts to buy homes in January, the latest evidence that the housing market is struggling to rise above depressed levels.
But it appears that Southwest Florida bucked the trend.
The National Association of Realtors reported that its index of sales agreements for previously occupied homes fell 2.8 percent during January to a reading of 88.9, the second straight monthly decline.
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Contract signings of previously owned homes are usually a good indicator of where the housing market is heading. That is because there is usually a one- to two-month lag between a sales contract and a completed deal.
Steven Wood, chief economist for Insight Economics, said the tax credits have pulled home sales on a "rollercoaster ride over the past two years" and that sales have not yet found a steady level.
The Realtors group had reported a modest 2 percent increase in December, which would have marked the fifth such uptick in the previous six months.
But the trade association, which began tracking contract signings of homes in 2001, revised its figures to show that signings fell in December from November by nearly 3.2 percent.
Jennifer Lee, senior economist for BMO Capital Markets, said the dismal contract numbers in January is "clearly bad news" for the nation's housing industry.
"And we can't blame weather, as three of the four regions saw a decline," she said.
Prices and sales of previously occupied homes have painted a grim picture of that portion of the housing market.
Housing prices in all but one of the 20 cities tracked by the Standard & Poor's/Case Shiller index fell in December from November. Eleven of the markets hit their lowest point since the housing bubble burst in 2006 and 2007.
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As freedom is being redefined by current political innuendos, the call for young leaders to stand for its true definition is a necessity. On June 22 in Taguig City, the Friedrich Naumann Foundation gathered youth leaders from student governments and youth groups that espouse and promote freedom and liberalism, to realize their potentials of forming a strong and effective youth organization that advances democratic ideals -- rule of law, respect for human rights, good governance and individual freedom.
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Democratic Alliance is continuously working on youth leadership development programs in South Africa by broadening the political knowledge, critical thinking and communication skills through the Young Leaders Program. She was responsible for the development and learning needs of almost 700 staff members and nearly 2000 public representatives.
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Wednesday, August 27, 2008
What Color is your Death Knight?
I've seen a metric ton of postings in various blogs, fora and websites describing in detail what the Death Knight is like to play, their available specs, the pure awesomeness of their starting zone, the keenness of their riding mounts, and so forth.
What I really want to know is this:
What is the default color for the class-specific coloring of a Death Knights' name?
Let's review. We've got priests that are white, rogues are yellow, druids are orange, hunters are green, mages are cyan, shamans are blue, warlocks are purple, warriors are brown and paladins are pink.
From your standard box of 8 Crayolas, the only colors left are red and black. Black I think is out because it won't necessarily show up on the "darkish" background of most windows. Red has to be ruled out because many of the mods that use class coloration use red to represent the player.
What's left then?
I think there are really three decent choices:
- Grey: There's something to be said for keeping with the darker hues to reflect the death-iness of it all. Again the actual saturation of the grey would have to be pretty light since too dark a grey (a charcoal if you will) would blend into too many backgrounds. Some unit frames that use class colorization also grey out for units out of range. The greys may be too similar.
- Tan: This would be visually distinct from just about every other class. Depending on exact shade used, it might be too close to warriors. This was a problem with mage-shaman distinction early in Burning Crusade.
- Seafoam: The blue-violet end of the spectrum gets pretty crowded, which leaves us looking somewhere in the green-yellow area.
So, while I'd most like to see grey, I think the seafoam is more likely. If anyone actually knows, let me know!
Posted by Brehm at 3:17 PM 3 comments Labels: Death Knight
Friday, August 15, 2008
Warrior Hit Rating
First off, I want to apologize to two DPS warriors in my guild. Last night in a Zul'Aman run I was musing on the lack of hit rating on both Schaden and Atalex. It seemed intuitive to me that since "white attacks" were counting for about 30-40% of their damage that they should want to do everything in their power to make those attacks not miss.
I promised to do some research and call them out by name if they were wrong in insisting that capping their special attacks at 142 hit rating was enough. I was so sure I was going to be vindicated and belittle them. It turns out, I'm the one that is belittled. I consulted Elitist Jerks and looked on the DPS Warrior Compendium. It turns out that Hit Rating is very important up to 142, which is the soft hit cap. At the soft hit cap, special attacks (i.e., Yellow Damage) no longer misses. Once a DPS warrior hits that cap, other statistics become more important including dodge, Armor Penetration, and others.
I'm apologizing to both Atalex and Schaden. I was wrong. You guys rock on DPS. Keep it up and be sure to make fun of me.
Posted by Brehm at 9:41 AM 2 comments Labels: hit rating, warrior
Monday, August 11, 2008
Hunter (Re) Gemming
So my hunter is pretty well set up now. I finally got the Nethercobra Leg Armor on my leggings. I'm just an enchant away from replacing Savagery on my Legacy with 35 Agility. And now I look at my gems.
What I'm looking for in gemming is to replace all of my blue quality gems with epics. I'm going to be trying to get my hit rating over the 142 cap but as little OVER 142 as possible. Right now I'm 3 points over-capped. In general, I'm going to favor Agility over Attack Power. AP is probably the easiest buff to get in raids; agility is harder to come by.
Here's the table, showing my plans:
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|+12AGI/3%Crit Damage
|+5 Crit/+10 AP
|+5 Crit/+10 AP
With these changes, I'll lose 2 hit rating (taking me down to 143 - still hit capped) and 22 AP.
I'll gain 5 Crit Rating, 14 Agility, 2 Stamina and 3% extra critical strike damage.
Since 1 AGI = 1 AP, I'll make up 14 of the lost 22 AP (net loss of 8). Additionally, my crit percent will go up 5/22.08% (from Crit Strike Rating) and 14 x 0.025% (from Agility). This is a .58% increase. I'll also be enjoying the 3% extra damage from critical strikes from the different Meta Gem.
The only drawback is even though I'm a jewelcrafter, I'm not exalted with the Consortium. Thus have no source for the recipe. Let's hope the guildmaster IS exalted with them.
Posted by Brehm at 9:17 AM 2 comments Labels: gems, hunter
Friday, August 8, 2008
In the interest of Full Disclosure
My previous post may have led the casual reader to believe that my guild has lost the ability to even take out someone like Baron Rivendare. Let me lay that misconception to rest.
In a concerted effort, we achieved a guild first of unlocking the first TWO chests in Zul'Aman last night. It was awesome to still have three minutes left on the timer as the second boss went down.
We hurriedly cleared to the Dragonhawk Dude, but only had about five minutes left by the time we got all the way there and so took a more leisurely stab at him.
I'm not saying our slump is over, but I'm happy to report this piece of positive news.
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Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Progression Blues
I normally don't make the sorts of posts that just report on "what I did this week," but today I'm going to because I'm seeing it as symptomatic of a new expansion looming.
While we normally raid fairly well, the last week or so, we've just not been nailing it as normal. Here's the recap:
- Fridays we do (at least) the first boss in Mount Hyjal. I wouldn't say we farm him, but he generally goes down. Usually we have to wipe on the first attempt and get him the next time. We had epic fail on Friday and never got him down.
- Saturdays we do Serpentshrine. Lurker is on clear farm (although it's still a long fight) and we've gotten Morogrim to under 1/4 of his health. This week we had 16 people show up for the raid. *cancelled* Some went to finish a Kara from earlier in the week, others swapped to alts, I did the daily heroic.
- Sundays is generally a Black Temple Trash clear up to and maybe including first boss. Not enough online a fresh Kara was started
- Mondays we do Zul'Aman. We're generally very, very close to second chest. This time a wipe on the Eagle made sure we didn't even try for the second. And some untimely disconnects precluded us from doing the Bear. I went a did the daily heroic.
- Tuesdays we farm Gruul's & Magtheridon's Lairs. An hour in each and we're usually done. I was excited for this raid because I was slated to get my Champion of the Naaru title. Two and a half hours later Gruul finally was defeated. No need to mention that Magtheridon never happened.
If I don't get my Naaru Champion title soon, I'll scream.
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2013 Competition Shortlist
The shortlist for the 5th annual Irish Council for Civil Liberties Human Rights Film Awards was today (Wednesday 05 June 2013) announced by a jury of leading names in Irish cinema, including Oscar-nominated screenwriter and director Kirsten Sheridan.
The cream of entries to Ireland's only human rights film competition, the five shortlisted films cover a diverse range of issues at home and further afield.
Announcing the shortlist today, Jury Member Kirsten Sheridan said:
"The five films shortlisted for this year's Awards run a gamut of themes from the subjugation of women during armed conflict to the empowerment of people with disabilities. The strength of the human spirit and the capacity of a human rights based approach to protect the most vulnerable members of society is a common thread that runs through all of them.'
"The Jury would like to congratulate all the filmmakers on reaching the shortlist of this prestigious competition, and we look forward to our deliberations to decide the winning film."
The shortlist will be the subject of an exclusive Gala Awards screening at the Light House Cinema on the evening of June 20th 2013, where the Jury will announce the winning film.
No Enemies
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The Rattle of Benghazi
The Value of Women in the Congo
Warning: contains accounts of sexual violence which may upset some people, regardless of age
The Value of Women in the Congo from Anna Maria O'Flanagan on Vimeo.


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Christina Aguilera has introduced her baby daughter to the world by sharing a snap of the tot on social media.
The pop star gave birth to her second child, a little girl named Summer, in August (14) and she has now unveiled the latest addition to the family in a photograph on her Instagram.com page.
In the picture, Summer is seen wearing an outfit emblazoned with the phrase "Lil Diva" and the singer added in a caption, "Watch out... another one's getting ready to conquer the world! Driven diva 2."
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Cannabis Industry & Sustainability PanelRegister for event
Ends On - February 22, 2018 - 8:00pm
Denver , CO 80211
Join the Emerging Professional Committee and other like-minded green building folks to learn more about the cannabis industry and what sustainability initiatives are being done in this fast growing industry.
- 6-6:30 p.m. — Networking
- 6:30-7:30 p.m. — Panel discussion
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While USGBC does not take a position on the legalization of marijuana, it recognizes that the cannabis industry is one of the nation's most energy intensive industries and can often demand the use of 24-hour indoor lighting, heating, ventilation and air-conditioning at grow sites.
At present, legalized indoor marijuana-growing operations account for 1 percent of total electricity use in the U.S. which equates to a production of 15 million tons of greenhouse gas emissions annually. As the number of states that legalize recreational marijuana continues to grow and without the use of efficient equipment, these facilities will be responsible for vastly increasing greenhouse gas emissions and an intensifying demand on the power grid.


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If there's one question I am asked more than any it is: "What are your tattoos?" The second question is: "What do they mean?" Well, since they were all designed with a purpose, I will gladly share the purpose. More than anything, the goal was to strike up a conversation about my Lord Jesus. If you have questions or comments, feel free to leave them below!
This was my first. It represents my relationship with God. I chose to be sure that it honored Jesus and started conversation: the cross represents Christ's death upon it. The open circle is His burial, the stone in front of the tomb. The open circle with the closed circle behind it represents His resurrection. He is alive! The stone is rolled away and the empty tomb is all that is left. The arrow pointed upward represents His ascension to heaven where He now sits at the right hand of our Father praying constantly on our behalf. Praise Jesus!!!
ROBYN (Robin) & LANTERN
This was my second piece and it represents the next most important relationship in my life. My beautiful and amazing wife, Robyn. Without her I would only be a fraction of the man that I am. The robin, of course, is a representation of her; her namesake.
It carries a threefold chord which Ephesians says is "hard to break". Christ has
always been the third strand in the rope that holds our marriage together. With Him, it is so much easier to maintain a healthy relationship. He paid the ultimate price for us and forgave us when we were the ones who took His life. How much easier should it be for us to walk in forgiveness with our spouses?
Trailing behind is a lantern. Taken from Psalm 119, it represents the relationship we have with the Word of God. It truly guides every step we take as a couple. It is the lamp unto our feet and the light that lights our pathway.
Additionally, the green color just displays my love for all things comics, the green lantern.
This was my third piece truth be told I wanted it to be the fourth piece but due to placement and overall design of the arm we needed it to be done 3rd.
This represents my relationship with the church. The body of Christ. Each of you reading this. The stained glass window has always been a staple in churches world wide. It reflects the beauty of the creator whom we worship in such edifices.
Additionally, 1 Corinthians 6:9 says that our bodies are temples. I wanted mine to have a window.
I intended this to be the third but it ended up being the fourth piece due to arm placement.
This one represents my relationship with my son. He is amazing and he is the joy of my life. Nothing compares to seeing him each day and watching him grow into the mighty man of God that I know he will be.
The design is taken from his namesake Oliver Queen, the Green Arrow. There were many reasons for naming him Oliver. From Oliver Twist to the peace that comes from the thought of an Olive Tree. But in the end, he is represented on my arm in comic book fashion. The quiver refers to Psalm 127:4-5 which says:
Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children of one's youth.
Blessed is the man who fills his quiver with them!
The green arrow is for my son Oliver. I have left room to fill the quiver if God permits us more children.The two silhouetted arrows symbolize my nephews Caleb and Silas Beaulieu.
The roses are another nod to my wife who worked as an incredibly talented floral designer at Wellington Florist in Florida for the better part of a decade.
This was my fifth piece. It represents my relationship to ministry. In Exodus 3 Moses encounters a bush that burns but is not consumed. From within the bush comes the voice of God calling Moses into ministry.
To me, this story means so much. For my tattoo I wanted to convey several things. Starting with the trunk, it is three pieces intertwined into one. The Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit call each one of us to ministry and work together in unity to see us successful. One God. Three persons.
I wanted the leaves to still be green because a successful ministry produces and maintains life.
The fire, red hot, represents so many things. Fire can do two things: it can consume, which It didn't, or it can fuel passion. Ministry can be hot and demanding. If handled wrongly the fires will consume you. When handled properly, God fuels the fire and it burns bright causing all who are around to be affected.
My artist, Austin Bunker, decided that the outline of the fire would be red. In modern bibles, the words of Jesus are in red. To Moses the fires spoke and the words of God compelled him into ministry.


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Jun 15, 2018Stemina's Jessica Palmer to Present Poster at Teratology Society Annual Meeting Jessica Palmer, Stemina's Associate Director of Toxicology, will present a poster at the Teratology Society Annual Meeting, held June 23-27, 2018 in Clearwater, Florida. Anyone interested in developmental toxicity assays is encouraged to attend. A Human Pluripotent Stem Cell-Based Assay Accurately Predicts the Developmental
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It has recently come to our attention that somebody is communicating using our name without our permission and without our knowledge.
PLEASE NOTE: The Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation is located in Alexandria, VA. Our phone numbers are prefixed by the (703) area code. Our email addresses end in @curemeso.org. We DO NOT ever use any generic email address such as gmail or yahoo. If you have received communications from the Foundation that don't fit these criteria, please contact us immediately at email@example.com or by calling (703) 879-3822.
Recently, we were contacted by an organization who claimed to have received an email from us. Specifically, they claimed the email was from Beth Posocco, the Meso Foundation's communications associate. However, Beth never sent such an email.
The e-mail in question was sent from sender "Beth Posocco" at the e-mail address email@example.com. The e-mail read as follows:
[Name Redacted],
While recently collecting research and support information for my step-father's mesothelioma diagnosis, I came across your website. Under the "Related Organizations" Resource Links page you link to two 3rd party mesothelioma websites.
Well, I visited these links shortly after seeing your recommendation and was APPALLED to learn they were sponsored by a law firm. What's worse is that I did not realize this until AFTER filling out a form offering a free EBook and being bombarded with phone calls and emails pressuring me into legal meetings to pursue an asbestos claim.
I truly hope the inclusion of these victim chasing resources on your website was an oversight and only hope my email protects others from being deceived by these types of lead generation fronts. Please do consider removing these websites from your resource area considering their misalignment with your core value of integrity.
It is unclear who is using Beth's name to send such e-mails, but we believe they are trying to misrepresent the Meso Foundation to fulfil their own agenda. Online, mesothelioma is a competitive keyword. Countless law firms are seeking to represent mesothelioma patients and they often purchase referrals from websites that appear to be nonprofit organizations helping patients. In reality, these websites are not charities but for-profit companies that make millions of dollars from such patient referrals to law firms. To be successful, they must compete for web traffic, so in an attempt to rise to the top of Google's search engine results, they are actively working to undermine other similar websites.
But this time, instead of using their own name to do so, which would risk their good standing with law firms that purchase referrals from them, they are instead using the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation – the only charity, non-profit organization working on behalf of patients to develop effective treatments against mesothelioma and end the senseless suffering of families affected by this cancer. (Charity Navigator and other third-party charity evaluators have consistently given the Meso Foundation top grades.)
This last incident follows a similar one that occurred a few months ago when somebody made calls to law firms while misrepresenting themselves as a Meso Foundation employee based in the New York office of the Meso Foundation. Please remember that the Meso Foundation does not have any offices in New York, or anywhere else other than Alexandria, Virginia. Our office address is 1317 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314.
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The students have been very busy inquiring into what is a force? They have identified types of forces and the relationships with motion and velocity. They have been experimenting with different objects and materials and seeing how their predictions match their findings and/or results.
What is a Force?
Pajama day - 18th March
Solar Eclipse - 9th March
The total phase of this solar eclipse was not visible in Singapore, but the students had the opportunity to observe a partial solar eclipse. The Moon covered only a small portion of the Sun. The students used glasses to see the sun and moon, as well as created pin hole cameras in which they used to see round spots of light. These were images of the sun!
Pajama day
Next Friday 18th March, the G1-2 student council will be organising a Pajama Day.
All ES students are encouraged to come to school dressed in their PJs as well as donate $3 to support the Food Bank Singapore cause. You may also donate staple foods like rice, milk, butter, and pasta.
If you don't feel comfortable wearing your PJs to school then you can still make a donation!!!
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Dr. Susie C. Kwok, DDS is a San Diego family dentist devoted to restoring and enhancing the natural beauty of your smile using conservative, state-of-the-art dental care procedures that will result in beautiful, long lasting smiles!
Uptown Dental Office is centrally located near the San Diego Zoo at 3315 4th Ave at the cross street of 4th and Thorn allowing Dr. Kwok to provide family dentistry to patients in San Diego Ocean Beach, La Mesa, Chula Vista and all of San Diego County, CA.
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Phone: (619) 295-7885
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A standard of excellence in personalized family dental care enables us to provide the quality dental services our patients deserve. We provide comprehensive treatment planning and use restorative and cosmetic dentistry to achieve your optimal dental health. Should a dental emergency occur, we make every effort to see and care for you as soon as possible.
Education & Prevention
As a practice, we are true believers that preventative care and education are the keys to optimal dental health. We strive to provide "dental health care" vs. "disease care". That's why we focus on thorough exams – checking the overall health of your teeth and gums, performing oral cancer exams, and taking x-rays when necessary. We also know that routine cleanings, flossing, sealants, and fluoride are all helpful in preventing dental disease. Not only are we focused on the beauty of your smile, we're also concerned about your health. A review of your medical history can help us stay informed of your overall health, any new medications, and any illnesses that may impact your dental health.
Uncompromising Safety
Infection control in our office is also very important to us. To protect our patients and ourselves, we strictly maintain sterilization and cross contamination processes using standards recommended by the American Dental Association (ADA), the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and the Center for Disease Control (CDC).
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As your dental health professionals, we want you to be confident knowing that we are a team of highly trained and skilled clinicians. We pride ourselves in providing the care you need to keep your smile healthy. To give you the best possible service and results, we are committed to continual education and learning. We attend dental lectures, meetings, and dental conventions to stay informed of new techniques, the latest products, and the newest equipment that a modern dental office can utilize to provide state-of-the-art dental care. Also, being members of various professional dental associations helps us to stay abreast of the changes and recommendations for our profession.
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Building a foundation of trust by treating our patients as special individuals is vital to our success. We understand how uneasy some patients may feel about their dental visits, and how we can make a difference in providing a relaxing and positive experience. Our entire team is dedicated to providing you with excellent, personalized care and service to make your visits as comfortable and pleasant as possible.
We thank you for allowing us to take care of your dental needs and look forward to serving you.
Make an appointment today…..we'll give you a reason to smile!
Dr. Kwok has taken excellent care of all my dental needs for over 15 years. Her professionalism and proficiently have given me the courage to trust her and have the strength to conquer my fears of going to the dentist. In my opinion she is the best in her field. Her integrity and strong work ethic far exceeds the standard of care.
Her warmth and compassion for her patients has continually been evidenced throughout the years making one feel as a cherished member of her family.
I have been a patient of Dr. Kwok's for nearly ten years, and she is the most thorough, gentle, hard working dentist that I have ever used. She has taken better care of my teeth than any other dentist ever did before, and this includes crowns, root canals, deep cleaning, night guards, and most recently braces. My teeth have never looked better, and more importantly, they feel better than ever before.
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What Is? New Kaballah series
Six week course, taught by Rabbi Shneur Silberberg. Beginning the week of April 22
Each class is offered twice a week:
(6) Sundays, beginning 4/22, 11:00 am at Bais Chabad of West Bloomfield (complimentary breakfast served) - 5595 West Maple Rd, West Bloomfield, MI 48322
(6) Thursdays, beginning 4/26, 7:00 pm at the Jewish Federation Building - 6735 Telegraph Rd, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301
Contact Rabbi Shneur Silberberg to register or for more information. email@example.com 248-207-5513
Cost: $80 (includes textbook). Bring a friend and receive a %15 discount. Contact us regarding scholarships.
Imagine that you were able to rethink everything you knew about the universe, the laws of nature, your own consciousness, and the very idea of existence and reality. Imagine the new insights you will gain, the fresh perspective with which you will embark on the journey of life each morning.
What is? does exactly that. Drawing on the wisdom of Kabbalistic and Chassidic teaching (Jewish mysticism), the most basic building blocks of existence are reexamined from the bottom up, revolutionizing our understanding of life, reality, and our place in the world.
Register for the Thursday clas
You are welcome to alternate locations to best fit your schedule, you are also welcome to try out the first class and then decide on taking the rest of the series.
Lesson One
Is the World Real?
Everything that we experience, we experience inside our heads, leading to the intriguing question: Maybe there is no existence outside of our minds? But perhaps a more fundamental question would be: What practical difference does it make if the world is real or not?
Lesson Two
Is Time Travel Possible?
Is time the engine that drives the whole of existence, or is it just a product of our subjective experience? If the future is impenetrable, the past irretrievable, and the present moment too fleeting to meaningfully inhabit, what part of our lives can we call our own?
Lesson Three
Why does evil exist?
Why do bad things happen to good people? The question has been asked—and answered—for thousands of years. But even if we understood the purpose of evil, would this make it more palatable and acceptable? Would it aid us in our efforts to defeat evil?
Lesson Four
Who is G‑d?
What are we talking about when we talk about G‑d? Is "G‑d" just a word we use when we can't explain something? If G‑d cannot be explained or described, does this not render the concept of "belief in G‑d" completely meaningless?
Lesson Five
What is consciousness?
All injustice and strife, and even personal unhappiness, can be traced to selfishness. Yet self-esteem is essential for a healthy psyche and a productive life. To navigate this paradox, we first need to unravel the mystery of self-awareness: Where does our sense of self come from?
Lesson Six
Are we bound by fate?
If G‑d already knows what we will do tomorrow, is our "free choice" nothing more than an illusion? And with so many powerful influences outside of our control—or even our awareness—influencing our choices, how "free" could they possibly be?


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Executive Director Siemens Africa
Clifford Klaas is a South African citizen of Xhosa descent. He has a commerical background and holds a diploma in Institute of Administration and Commerce from the Tshwane University of Technology in Pretoria.
Clifford joined Siemens (Pty) Limited in February 1986. After training as a commercial, he worked for the Siemens factory in Isando, Energy Measurements and Siemens Telecommunications. After returning to Siemens, he headed the Internal Audit department, then the Mobility & Logistics Division as Divisional Controller.
In 2011, Clifford was appointed Sector Cluster Controller Africa in the Infrastructure & Cities Sector. Clifford was appointed as Executive Director for Corporate Affairs, Human Resources and Sustainability on 1 March 2013.


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Monteverde is one of the last cloud forests of Central America and possesses unique microclimates that can't be found anywhere else in the world. Besides being an absolutely beautiful forest, there are lots of attractions to enjoy there.
Why should one visit Monteverde?
Because is one of the most outstanding areas in the world related to biodiversity and protection of the environment. There are canopy tours, hanging bridges, lifts, trails around the national park and around many other private reserves that have adopted as their own the conservation and protection of our forests.
The four different life zones of the reserve are inhabited by more than 100 species of mammals, 400 species of birds, 500 species of butterflies, 120 species of reptiles and amphibians, 2500 species of plants (which 420 of them are orchids and 200 species of ferns), 500 species of trees and tenths of thousands of species of insects. (Source: CCT, Centro Científico Tropical).


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What is Parkour / Freerunning?
The WFPF has a nice history lesson on the origins of parkour and freerunning, check it out here!
Who can learn parkour / freerunning?
Parkour and Freerunning is the sport for anyone willing and able to try it. No prior athletic experience is required. The parkour and freerunning community is a very welcoming one, and we all want to see the sport grow. Give it a try, and attend one of our classes. You'll be surprised at what you can do!
How can i get started?
You can start by coming down to the gym and introducing yourself! Feel free to drop in and watch a class or even participate if you're feeling up to it! The first class is on us! All students must have a signed waiver before participating. Click here to check out our class descriptions and choose the right one for you!
Why is parkour a good idea for my kids?
What kid doesn't want to climb, swing, jump, and otherwise act like a ninja!?
On a more serious note, we want to build all-around ATHLETES, and we want to help kids develop into smart, successful young adults! How can we do that with Parkour? With SCIENCE!
Why choose parkour over other sports?
We wouldn't force anyone to choose one sport over another, if you think parkour might be something you'd like to do, come on in! Even if you prefer another sport, parkour and freerunning will definitely help you become a better all-around athlete, both physically and mentally.
Parkour is a body weight sport that combines the use of running, jumping, climbing, and the overall control of our own body. It increases our strength and agility while performing a total body workout.
However, it's not just a physical workout, but a mental workout as well. It requires planning your routes, and controlling all parts of your body. It fosters creativity and social skills, because people approach obstacles in their own way and learn from others approaches. It builds confidence, because as your skills grow, you'll find yourself performing skills you never thought you'd be able to.
Parkour seems dangerous. I've seen those videos of people jumping roof to roof. Is it safe for me or my children to do?
Parkour as you've seen in videos is on the extreme end of the spectrum. They are trained and experienced practitioners, but they didn't start there. Just like any sport, there is a slow and safe progression so athletes don't get hurt attempting techniques that are out of their skill range. As far as the roof jumping, we don't encourage anyone to put themselves in harm's way, besides, most skills can be practiced at ground level.
What do I bring to class?
Students are encouraged to wear athletic clothing, sneakers, and a bottle of water!
Do i need special footwear?
No! However, the more you train, you may find the minimalist design of a parkour specific shoe incredibly helpful in developing your skills. We work directly with Know Obstacles, who designs shoes specifically with parkour, freerunning and obstacle course athletes in mind. If you are interested, please let us know, and we can help you find the right pair!


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Jason Hope is a writer, reviewer, and commentator known for following major trends in the tech industry. His articles and outspoken opinions have earned him a following of his own and many look to Hope for his thoughts and opinions on new gadgets and technology as it enters the public marketplace.
Hope was the recent subject of an article on Endgadget.com. The article focused on his outspoken opinion on the "Internet of Things."
This strange name does not necessarily refer to a single new product or service. Instead it represents a growing trend toward digital technology and connectivity.
Hope has cultivated a reputation as both an investor and an innovator. Some in the tech community have taken to calling him a futurist because of his focus on using new and innovative technology to combat longstanding problems in the business and professional world. The Internet of Things is one such solution and Jason Hope has embraced this growing trend wholeheartedly as an answer to many problems. For example this sort of technology is used to provide up to date weather and logistical information, increasing safety on roads and highways.


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If you recall from my "Final Thoughts" post, I thought that this tournament could likely resemble the 2011 bracket. In 2011 there was a 3, 4, 8 and 11 seed, and the group included Kentucky and UConn. This year we have a 1, 2, 7 and 8 seed, which includes Kentucky and UConn. Go figure.
I think we end up with a Gators v Wildcats championship game with Florida cutting the nets down.


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Relaxed rides for people returning to cycling and those who like to take it easy. All rides are at a gentle pace and without any nasty hills and usually include a café stop! Don't worry if you haven't got a bike as we have a large selection of FREE loan bikes for you.
Meet at the Hub every Tuesday at 11:00am for an 11:15am start.
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|Many members of the welding industry believe that women possess the characteristics that make up a good welder, including a steady hand and meticulous eye.
|Why waste money on help wanted ads?
|Can you really tell from an application and a 15 minute interview who will show up every day?
|Does an application tell what they are able and want to do, or just what they have done?
|Do you have the time to contact all the past employers?
|When you do, what will they really tell you? (everyone is afraid of lawsuits)
|Do they really care if they work for you, or is it just another job?
|Why spend your time training new hires to cut and grind?
|How can we help you make money while making your job easier?
|Here at John Lopez Welding School we have the "tools" you need to do your job…
|People who want to work!
|Everyone coming out of our school has gone through 5 to 18 weeks of intensive training.
|Some can squirt wire…
|Many can weld pipe…
|Most can lay down a pretty good bead (flat, horizontal and overhead)…
|All of them can cut and grind…
|Most Importantly…
|They all want to work in the industry, so much so that they have not only paid to learn the trade, but have shown up every morning at 7 am ready to learn and spent 8 hours each day practicing the craft.
|If you have a specific procedure that you need to hire for, we will work with you to custom fit the instruction of our graduating students to fit your needs. That way your new employees will be doing the same thing here in their last weeks of training, they will be doing for you on their first days on the job.
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