Quote by Jiddu Krishnamurti

It is no measure of health to be well adjusted to a profoundly sick society.
Jiddu Krishnamurti

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The Powers Within You

Seeing this kind of footage, it´s impossible to deny the powers that we have within us:

• Jo Qigong Master
• Physical Use of Chi Energy, Demonstrated by John Chang, QiGong Master
• Extraordinary People - Iceman

I also encourage you to watch Wayne Dyer´s latest PBS Special Excuses Begone in which he reveals some fascinating information regarding healing in conjuntion with the mind.

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Reiki in the Military

Reiki is being used in Veterans hospitals to treat solders returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. Fort Bliss, Texas a center for this activity. (Where else would you expect a military Reiki program to be located?) Here soldiers returning from war are treated for brain injury, PTSD and other conditions.

Psychologist John E. Fortunato started the The Fort Bliss Restoration and Resilience Center which opened July 2007. Patients volunteer for the program and receive about half the medication that those in other programs receive. The program makes use of a wide range of therapy including exercise, group sports activities, and various complementary therapies.

Reiki has been found effective in treating hyper arousal, anxiety, panic and tension induced physical pain. The program has been so successful that Army Chief of Staff Gen. George Casey said the program should be replicated throughout the military. The Army has also set aside $4 Million in grant money to study the effectiveness of complimentary therapies that include Reiki.

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In Memory of Michael Jackson

In memory of Michael Jackson. No words can make his incredible performance as an artist justice. Read More......

Skateistan

Seeing the work Oliver Percovich is doing for Skateistan, Afghanistan’s first co-educational skateboarding school, gives me a tremendous satisfaction. Not only does he make life better for young people, but he´s also doing this in an rather unconventional way, which is very inspiring.

Related reading:

• Afghan skateboarders take to the capital's streets

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The Documentary Farther Than the Eye Can See

Blind climber Erik Weihenmayer and his team's highly successful ascent of Mount Everest along with four other remarkable milestones on the mountain. Time magazine called this the most successful Everest expedition of all time. The film beautifully captures the emotion, drama and humor of this historic climb.
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The 50 min version of Farther Than the Eye Can See.

Related reading:

• Your Personal Best by Erik Weihenmayer

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Dole’s Lawyers are Trying to Stop the Documentary BANANAS!

Juan “Accidentes” Dominguez is on his biggest case ever. On behalf of twelve Nicaraguan banana workers he is tackling Dole Food in a ground-breaking legal battle for their use of a banned pesticide that was known by the company to cause sterility. Can he beat the giant, or will the corporation get away with it?

Dole’s lawyers are trying to stop the documentary BANANAS! and because of that, it is my hopings that this documentary will be spread free over the internet so it won´t be possible to prevent people from seeing it.

I strongly reject the exploitation of people, but I guess that as an Western citizen, I contribute to this indirectly by buying goods from multinational companies. I, as one, have to reconsider my purchases.

Documentaries such as this one, shed more light on these kinds of problems and injustices, and hopefully we will act more strongly against this type of behavior than we´ve done in the past. Read More......

10 Classics of Spiritual Literature

I cherish these volumes as old friends and teachers; your summer reading experience will be greatly enhanced by packing one or more of these treasures in your travel bag.

Gerald Rosen has compiled a list of 10 Classics of Spiritual Literature.

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Traditional Reiki and the Value of the Reiki Principles in Everyday Life

If you´re interested to find out about Reiki, The X Zone Radio Show has done a podcast with Amy Rowland about traditional Reiki and the value of the Reiki principles in everyday life.

You can also get a preview on some of Amy´s books to get a sense of what Reiki is and what it can do for you and others:

• Traditional Reiki for Our Times
• Intuitive Reiki for Our Times

Related:

• Brief video with Pamela Miles to learn more about Reiki

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The Great Contemporary Art Bubble Documentary by Ben Lewis

The Great Contemporary Art Bubble is an interesting documentary by Ben Lewis about the increasing prices on contemporary art and the reasons behind it. Read More......

Trailer for the French Movie Welcome

To impress and win back his wife, Simon, lifeguard at the pool in Calais, take the risk of secretly helping a young Kurdish refugee who wants to cross the English Channel by swimming ...

Welcome is a french movie that has aroused a great debate in France about their immigration policies.

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THE NATIONAL PARKS: America´s Best Idea

Filmed over the course of more than six years at some of nature's most spectacular locales — from Acadia to Yosemite, Yellowstone to the Grand Canyon, the Everglades of Florida to the Gates of the Arctic in Alaska.

THE NATIONAL PARKS: America´s Best Idea is a film by Ken Burns. It´s coming to PBS September 27, 2009 and in the meanwhile you can download some great looking wallpapers and enjoy the scenery. Read More......

Brian Tracy Answers Top Questions

Brian Tracy answered some top questions asked by his blog readers, among other things how to set up goals, how to stay motivated and succeed in the face of adversity. Here is You asked…I answered and You asked… I answered, Part 2. Read More......

The Man, the Seashore and the Four Prescriptions

Our Changing World was a syndicated, 5-minute daily radio program, developed by Earl Nightingale and Lloyd Conant.

Listen to Earl as he tells you about The Man, the Seashore and the Four Prescriptions. Read More......

Are you thinking about changing your career?

Are you thinking about changing your career? This is an inspirational article about a woman who´s working part-time as an air hostess and at the same time has a year and a half left to a medical degree. Read More......

Watch Tuesdays with Morrie for Free

I´m currently reading Tuesdays with Morrie, a book that makes me reflect on what is of value in life.

Earlier today I watched the film version of the book starring Jack Lemmon as Morrie, who´s one of my favorite actors, and Hank Azaria as Mitch Albom.

You can watch Tuesdays with Morrie for free and enjoy it´s touching story and great acting.

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How to Read Faster

Summer is here and I´m looking forward to spend much time outdoors, occasionally in the company of a good book.

For thoose of you, like me, who would like to get more flow in the reading, read these good articles:

• How to Read Faster / Speed Read
• Read Faster - 4 Brilliant Tips To Read Faster

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Eckhart Tolle on The Hour with George Stroumboulopoulos

Eckhart Tolle was a guest on The Hour. The host for the show, George Stroumboulopoulos, asks Eckhart some really interesting questions. Read More......

Excuses Begone!

Wayne Dyer is back with another new television special based on his latest book Excuses Begone!.

Related reading:

• What Kind of Impact Will Wayne Dyer Have on You?

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