generosity of soul,
sincerity,
earnestness &
kindness.
Confucius Say...
generosity of soul,
sincerity,
earnestness &
kindness.
Consider how much more you often suffer...
"Consider how much more you often suffer from your anger and grief, than from those very things for which you are angry and grieved."
- Marcus Antonius
c.83-30 BC, Roman Triumvir, Related to Julius Caesar
- Marcus Antonius
c.83-30 BC, Roman Triumvir, Related to Julius Caesar
I can see how it might be possible...
I can see how it might be possible for a man
to look down upon the earth and be an athiest,
but I CANNOT conceive how he could look up
into the heavens and say there is no God.
-Abraham Lincoln
"I'd put my money on the sun and solar energy!"
"I'd put my money on the sun and solar energy. What a source of power! I hope we don't have to wait until oil and coal run out before we tackle that." - Thomas Edison, 1931 4540 square miles of Solar Panels (8 billion - 200 watt solar panels) could meet all current national energy needs (4 trillion kWh)!"Every hour, enough of sunlight energy reaches the Earth to meet the world's energy demand for a whole year."Solar energy is the conversion of sunlight into electricity through a photovoltaic (PVs) cell, commonly called a solar cell. A photovoltaic cell is made from silicon alloys.
Sunlight is composed of photons, or particles of solar energy. These photons contain various amounts of energy corresponding to the different wavelengths of the solar spectrum. When photons strike a photovoltaic cell, they may be reflected, pass right through, or be absorbed. Only the absorbed photons provide energy to generate electricity. When enough sunlight (energy) is absorbed by the material (a semiconductor), electrons are dislodged from the material's atoms. Special treatment of the material surface during manufacturing makes the front surface of the cell more receptive to free electrons, so the electrons naturally migrate to the surface. When the electrons leave their position, holes are formed. When many electrons, each carrying a negative charge, travel toward the front surface of the cell, the resulting imbalance of charge between the cell's front and back surfaces creates a voltage potential like the negative and positive terminals of a battery. When the two surfaces are connected through an external load, electricity flows.
The photovoltaic cell is the basic building block of a PV system. Individual cells can vary in size from about 1/2 inch to about 4 inches across. However, one cell only produces 1 or 2 watts, which isn't enough power for most applications. To increase power output, cells are electrically connected into a packaged weather-tight module. Modules can be further connected to form an array. The term array refers to the entire generating plant, whether it is made up of one or several thousand modules.
The performance of a photovoltaic array is dependent upon sunlight. Climate conditions (e.g., clouds, fog) have a significant effect on the amount of solar energy received by a PV array and, in turn, its performance. The chart below shows solar insolation in kilowatt-hours per square meter per day in many US locations. Also, the environmental impact of a photovoltaic system is minimal, requiring no water for system cooling and generating no by-products. Photovoltaic cells, like batteries, generate direct current (DC) which is generally used for small loads (electronic equipment). When DC from photovoltaic cells is used for commercial applications or sold to electric utilities using the electric grid, it must be converted to alternating current (AC) using inverters, solid state devices that convert DC power to AC.There are mainly 4 types of solar cells: mono-crystalline, poly-crystalline, amorphous and thin-film (CIS, CIGS).
Mono-crystalline – efficiency is in 16% range. PV cell is made from pure mono-crystalline silicon with almost no defects or impurities. High purity mono cells are used to make computer CPU chip, relatively low purity cells are used for solar module. The most common size of mono-crystalline cell is 5”x5” (125x125mm) and 6”x6” (156x156mm). The bigger the size, the harder is to make. Mono-crystalline has a lifetime of 25 to 30 years under normal circumstance.
Poly-crystalline – efficiency is in 13% range. PV cell is produced using numerous grades of mono-crystalline silicon. This is less expensive to manufacturing due to simpler processes involved in production compared with mono-crystalline. The most common size of mono-crystalline cell is 5”x5” (125x125mm) and 6”x6” (156x156mm). Poly-crystalline has a lifetime of 20 to 25 years under normal circumstance.
Amorphous – efficiency is in 10% range. Silicon composed of silicon atoms in a thin layer rather than a crystal structure. It absorbs light more effectively than crystalline so cells can be thinner. Thin film technology can be used in rigid, flexible, curved and foldaway modules. The have a lower cost than crystalline cells but have a lower efficiency. Amorphous has a lifetime of less than 10 years under normal circumstance.
Thin-film – efficiency is in 11% range. PV cell is the most efficient material in poor light conditions, whilst also being an extremely sturdy, vandal-proof PV. The lifetime on thin-film is uncertain.http://www.dmsolar.com/solar-energy.html
Sunlight is composed of photons, or particles of solar energy. These photons contain various amounts of energy corresponding to the different wavelengths of the solar spectrum. When photons strike a photovoltaic cell, they may be reflected, pass right through, or be absorbed. Only the absorbed photons provide energy to generate electricity. When enough sunlight (energy) is absorbed by the material (a semiconductor), electrons are dislodged from the material's atoms. Special treatment of the material surface during manufacturing makes the front surface of the cell more receptive to free electrons, so the electrons naturally migrate to the surface. When the electrons leave their position, holes are formed. When many electrons, each carrying a negative charge, travel toward the front surface of the cell, the resulting imbalance of charge between the cell's front and back surfaces creates a voltage potential like the negative and positive terminals of a battery. When the two surfaces are connected through an external load, electricity flows.
The photovoltaic cell is the basic building block of a PV system. Individual cells can vary in size from about 1/2 inch to about 4 inches across. However, one cell only produces 1 or 2 watts, which isn't enough power for most applications. To increase power output, cells are electrically connected into a packaged weather-tight module. Modules can be further connected to form an array. The term array refers to the entire generating plant, whether it is made up of one or several thousand modules.
The performance of a photovoltaic array is dependent upon sunlight. Climate conditions (e.g., clouds, fog) have a significant effect on the amount of solar energy received by a PV array and, in turn, its performance. The chart below shows solar insolation in kilowatt-hours per square meter per day in many US locations. Also, the environmental impact of a photovoltaic system is minimal, requiring no water for system cooling and generating no by-products. Photovoltaic cells, like batteries, generate direct current (DC) which is generally used for small loads (electronic equipment). When DC from photovoltaic cells is used for commercial applications or sold to electric utilities using the electric grid, it must be converted to alternating current (AC) using inverters, solid state devices that convert DC power to AC.There are mainly 4 types of solar cells: mono-crystalline, poly-crystalline, amorphous and thin-film (CIS, CIGS).
Mono-crystalline – efficiency is in 16% range. PV cell is made from pure mono-crystalline silicon with almost no defects or impurities. High purity mono cells are used to make computer CPU chip, relatively low purity cells are used for solar module. The most common size of mono-crystalline cell is 5”x5” (125x125mm) and 6”x6” (156x156mm). The bigger the size, the harder is to make. Mono-crystalline has a lifetime of 25 to 30 years under normal circumstance.
Poly-crystalline – efficiency is in 13% range. PV cell is produced using numerous grades of mono-crystalline silicon. This is less expensive to manufacturing due to simpler processes involved in production compared with mono-crystalline. The most common size of mono-crystalline cell is 5”x5” (125x125mm) and 6”x6” (156x156mm). Poly-crystalline has a lifetime of 20 to 25 years under normal circumstance.
Amorphous – efficiency is in 10% range. Silicon composed of silicon atoms in a thin layer rather than a crystal structure. It absorbs light more effectively than crystalline so cells can be thinner. Thin film technology can be used in rigid, flexible, curved and foldaway modules. The have a lower cost than crystalline cells but have a lower efficiency. Amorphous has a lifetime of less than 10 years under normal circumstance.
Thin-film – efficiency is in 11% range. PV cell is the most efficient material in poor light conditions, whilst also being an extremely sturdy, vandal-proof PV. The lifetime on thin-film is uncertain.http://www.dmsolar.com/solar-energy.html
Does one need to “believe” in Feng Shui in order for it to work?
The difference between “NEW AGE” and CLASSICAL Feng Shui. In New Age or POP Feng Shui, where the system is based on so-called made-in-china good luck objects, ornaments or trinkets … well the answer is YES. I think you probably need to ‘believe’ in them for them to work as these man-made objects do not generate Qi on their own. They are just decorative items.
In Classical Feng Shui - where we focus on alignment of Qi from the natural environment (direction, location, time, land formation, water formation) - the answer would be NO. You do not need to ‘believe’ in nature in order for nature to work. The energy (Qi) is there and you are already affected by it knowingly or unknowingly. Classical Feng Shui is about understanding how Qi works in our natural environment and learning how to harness them.
Difference between “NEW AGE” & CLASSICAL Feng Shui
Posted by Joey Yap on January 11th, 2010
About Channelling... From Lee Carroll
About Channelling...
From Lee Carroll
From Lee Carroll
I want to take this opportunity to speak of channelling in general. It is often misunderstood as something spooky and weird and I'll bet you have certain friends that you would never tell.. that you were looking at this web page! Some feel it is evil, and many don't want anything to do with it. They would rather stick to other information that isn't channelled (they think).
Channelling Definition: The divine, inspired words (or energy) of God as imparted to Humans by Humans.
The above definition is what channelling actually IS. That means that not only were most of the sacred scriptures of the planet (all religions) channelled originally, but also much artwork and music too! It is absolutely commonplace, but like so many other re-emerging processes in the New Age, it has a stigma about it that is strange. God did not write the Bible... Humans did, while divinely inspired.
We have been used to having "authorized and sanctioned" men and women of God passing information to us... not the common folks. Therefore in this New Age, where the actual basic intent of the New Age Master of Love is beginning to surface (that of self enablement for those other than the priests of the land), we are seeing more and more "common folk" passing on the information of God.
Even in our own culture, we accept the letters from a common man to his friends in several cities in the Holy Land... as the sacred words of God! (This is how much of the New Testament of the Holy Bible was written.) Think about it. That's channelling!
We believe that God did not stop speaking to humans 2,000 years ago. To think that God stopped communicating is to deny your own divinity, or to assign some special sacredness to the past, not feeling worthy to consider yourself part of God's continued plan for an enlightened Earth. You are worthy of a continued communication with God... which I teach is actually a part of YOU!
But there is something that comes with channelling....
Channelling Definition: The divine, inspired words (or energy) of God as imparted to Humans by Humans.
The above definition is what channelling actually IS. That means that not only were most of the sacred scriptures of the planet (all religions) channelled originally, but also much artwork and music too! It is absolutely commonplace, but like so many other re-emerging processes in the New Age, it has a stigma about it that is strange. God did not write the Bible... Humans did, while divinely inspired.
We have been used to having "authorized and sanctioned" men and women of God passing information to us... not the common folks. Therefore in this New Age, where the actual basic intent of the New Age Master of Love is beginning to surface (that of self enablement for those other than the priests of the land), we are seeing more and more "common folk" passing on the information of God.
Even in our own culture, we accept the letters from a common man to his friends in several cities in the Holy Land... as the sacred words of God! (This is how much of the New Testament of the Holy Bible was written.) Think about it. That's channelling!
We believe that God did not stop speaking to humans 2,000 years ago. To think that God stopped communicating is to deny your own divinity, or to assign some special sacredness to the past, not feeling worthy to consider yourself part of God's continued plan for an enlightened Earth. You are worthy of a continued communication with God... which I teach is actually a part of YOU!
But there is something that comes with channelling....
Responsibility!
Anyone can channel, and Spirit is not proprietary in this regard. It's for all Humans, and not just a few. Therefore the ability and potential exists for this attribute for us all. Like so many other things, INTENT of the human means everything. Not all channelling is given with PURE INTENT. Therefore, some is real, and some is not... and YOU should be able to tell the difference when you HEAR or READ it. Is it really from Spirit?
Many men and women are spouting verbiage these days, calling it inspired... some on web pages just like this. How can you tell if it's real or not, since there is no organization telling you who is "OK" and who is not? (Aren't you glad?)
The responsibility of a REAL channel is AWESOME. Sacred, anointed information can change lives! Self-serving egocentric and fearful information can be confusing and actually halt a persons spiritual growth. How can you know the difference? Kryon tells us that we have the power of discernment to know, and that we will even be able to "feel" the difference.
Anyone can channel, and Spirit is not proprietary in this regard. It's for all Humans, and not just a few. Therefore the ability and potential exists for this attribute for us all. Like so many other things, INTENT of the human means everything. Not all channelling is given with PURE INTENT. Therefore, some is real, and some is not... and YOU should be able to tell the difference when you HEAR or READ it. Is it really from Spirit?
Many men and women are spouting verbiage these days, calling it inspired... some on web pages just like this. How can you tell if it's real or not, since there is no organization telling you who is "OK" and who is not? (Aren't you glad?)
The responsibility of a REAL channel is AWESOME. Sacred, anointed information can change lives! Self-serving egocentric and fearful information can be confusing and actually halt a persons spiritual growth. How can you know the difference? Kryon tells us that we have the power of discernment to know, and that we will even be able to "feel" the difference.
Lee is recognized worldwide as the original channel for Kryon, and has been honored over the years by seven United Nations invitations to channel Kryon at the UN building in New York city. The Kryon seminars are presented all over the Americas, western Europe, Israel, and recently including Russia and the Baltic states. You can see some of the most meaningful meetings HERE.
Kryon, is a loving angelic entity.
Channeling 102B - About Channeling
Channeling (or Channelling) is the process of communicating with any consciousness that is not in human form by allowing that consciousness to express itself through an individual, the channeler.
The most common form of communication with non-physical consciousness has been with people who have passed on, but that is usually referred to as "mediumship" rather than channeling. Channeling usually refers to accessing higher knowledge in order to support spiritual growth and to gain greater clarity about one's life.
Channeling is a method used to access information from entities that are supposedly more evolved and could therefore enlighten us as we move through the evolution of consciousness and back to source.
Everything is vibrational. When one channels, they are tapping into, plugging into, the frequency of the grid program in which we experience. It's like tuning in a radio. Each station, or energy plug-in, brings a specific frequency of information that we sometimes associate with colours, chakras and tones and specific evolved beings such as angels, archangels, ascended masters and teachers.
Channeling has always been part of the human connection to a higher vibration of thought so isn't a total new process. What's new is how it is perceived and received nowadays and its quick expansion in recent decades.
The holy books of all major the religions were said to be passed from Gods, messiahs, prophets, angels. However the religions often teach that these messages can only be passed to special 'approved' men and women. Modern channelers tell a different story, that anyone has the ability to channel and receive information from a higher source and this could well be the reason of the huge amount of channeled information now available.
Supported by the entity they channel a broader view on the the current energies available on the planet and how humanity is being affected by it. They can provide a guidance through these difficult transformational times.
The most common form of communication with non-physical consciousness has been with people who have passed on, but that is usually referred to as "mediumship" rather than channeling. Channeling usually refers to accessing higher knowledge in order to support spiritual growth and to gain greater clarity about one's life.
Channeling is a method used to access information from entities that are supposedly more evolved and could therefore enlighten us as we move through the evolution of consciousness and back to source.
Everything is vibrational. When one channels, they are tapping into, plugging into, the frequency of the grid program in which we experience. It's like tuning in a radio. Each station, or energy plug-in, brings a specific frequency of information that we sometimes associate with colours, chakras and tones and specific evolved beings such as angels, archangels, ascended masters and teachers.
Channeling has always been part of the human connection to a higher vibration of thought so isn't a total new process. What's new is how it is perceived and received nowadays and its quick expansion in recent decades.
The holy books of all major the religions were said to be passed from Gods, messiahs, prophets, angels. However the religions often teach that these messages can only be passed to special 'approved' men and women. Modern channelers tell a different story, that anyone has the ability to channel and receive information from a higher source and this could well be the reason of the huge amount of channeled information now available.
Supported by the entity they channel a broader view on the the current energies available on the planet and how humanity is being affected by it. They can provide a guidance through these difficult transformational times.
Channeling 102...
CONSCIOUS INTERACTIVE CHANNELING
Channeling is the process of accessing higher energies and then translating the intuited impulses of information into one’s own language. These higher energies can be identified as the Universal God Source, Angels, Guides, Ascended Masters or our Higher Soul-Selves. The Higher Soul-Self is the soul’s true divine essence, literally the part of the soul that is unencumbered by this physical reality. When we Channel, our intention is to reach through the multiple layers of Ego and to access Higher Energies.
Those familiar with Channeling typically understand it to be something performed by those with special gifts and in a trance-like state. The CONSCIOUS INTERACTIVE CHANNELING method being introduced here is accessible to anyone and is performed in an awake, alert state. It allows a more inclusive sense that we can all connect with our Source anytime we choose.
As One is Liberated, All Are Elevated!”
Channeling 101...
Channeling or Mediumship is part of the belief system of some New Age groups. In this context, and under the name "channeling", it refers to a medium (the channel) who is said to receive messages from a "teaching-spirit". In some cultures, mediums (or the spirits to whom they are connected) reportedly produce physical paranormal phenomena such as materialisations of spirits, apports of objects, or levitation.
Spiritualists believe in communicating with the spirits of discarnate humans. They believe that spirit mediums are humans gifted to do this, often through seances. They believe that spirits are capable of growth and perfection, progressing through higher spheres or planes. The afterlife is not a static place, but one in which spirits evolve. The two beliefs—that contact with spirits is possible, and that spirits may lie on a higher plane—lead to a third belief, that spirits can provide knowledge about moral and ethical issues, as well as about God and the afterlife. Thus many members speak of spirit guides—specific spirits, often contacted, relied upon for worldly and spiritual guidance.
Blessings and Namaste' to you and your guides!
Blessings and Namaste' to you and your guides!
8 Ways To Maintain A Positive Attitude
8 Ways To Maintain A Positive Attitude
There Is No Obstacle Too Great
1. Become mindful of your thoughts and let them occur without judgment. As you recognize self-limiting beliefs and feelings, eliminate them by focusing on positive thoughts about the present and future.
2. The author Charles Dickens advised, "Reflect upon your present blessings, of which every man has many - not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some." Don't brood over mistakes, carry grudges, or harbor hate.
3. Worrying is a wasted effort and the breeding ground of doubt. It will lead you to contemplate potential losses rather than effective solutions. The antidote to worry is positive action.
4. Adversity comes to each of us in time. Expecting rather than dreading this adversity can make challenging periods seem less daunting and will allow you to accept that you possess the strength to conquer each obstacle as you have conquered obstacles in your past.
5. Assume that hidden in every setback there is a lesson. Consciously choose to think of the challenges you face in a positive way: as a learning experience, an opportunity to demonstrate your strengths, or the first step on a new path.
6. Think about what you desire, not what you fear. Visualize future successes with the belief that you will achieve them, and then take action. When you are working diligently toward a goal, there will not be time to ponder the obstacles.
7. When negative thoughts and feelings threaten to overwhelm you, take a "time out" and do something that makes you happy. Letting yourself be swept away in a favorite activity or meditation will inspire well-being.
8. Be confident that no matter what adversity you face, you will be strong enough to remain positive and optimistic. Knowing that there is no obstacle you cannot overcome will give you that strength.
~ DailyOM.com
I hope this message brings you Peace, Joy and Love! Have a wonderful Sunday everyone!!
From Healing the Planet with Compassion on Facebook.
Lets go to the Labyrinth!
Perhaps the labyrinth
is more than just a meditation tool
maybe it is a snapshot of our lives.
I'm not convinced we are ever moving either
forward or backward
but a winding path that sometimes
takes us inward seeking center
shedding the cloak and mask,
the facade that the world
in one way or another forces on us
shedding the cares and stresses
seeking quiet and rest and . . .inspiration;
and once we have found it
the path ahead takes us out to the world
to make good use of the inspiration we received
because only then do we make it our own,
becoming fully aware of all the subtle
meanings and nuances, and yes sometimes
the inspiration that this life delivers
requires us to go out on a limb
to take risks that we can only take
if we release some measure of comfort and security.
The spiritual life...
"The spiritual life does not remove us from the world but leads us deeper into it."
~Henri J. M. Nouwen~
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