(Work in Progress)


Rearranging Systems-Systems trying to Rearrange themselves to avoid deterioration

Deteriorating Systems-What is Behind the Structure is Collapsing

New  Systems Taking Root

(Work in Progress)

Mirror Work


Without Conditions

Here is a warming Recipe for the Winter Season created from a Local Herbalist.

Chinese Herbal Chai~

2 Tbs Cardamom Pods, crushed
1 tsp Clove buds
2 Cinnamon Sticks
5 Slices Ginger, dried
2 tsp Black Pepper Corns, slightly crushed
1 tsp grated Orange Peel
5 Chinese Red Dates, dried
1 Tbs Gogi Berries, dried
6 Cups water
1.5 Tbs Black Tea
Add Honey and/or whole milk to taste

*Combine all ingredients (except Tea) in medium saucepan and soak for approximately 15 minutes.  *Allow mixture to come to boiling point, then immediately reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes.  *Remove from heat, add tea, and replace cover.  *Steep for 5 minutes, strain, and milk and/or honey as desired.  *Add cinnamon and/or nutmeg to taste.

**Cardamom is a warming antidepressent that stimulates digestion and regulates the appetite.  The recipe is warming for cold weather and balancing overall~

Herbs for the Winter Season (Source:  Michele Collins)

Warming, stimulating, and/or restorative herbs:
-lycii berries, angelica sinesis, astragalus, aswaganda, ginger, cinnamon, garlic

Blood-building and Qi-building Herbs:
-astragalus, angelica sinensis, lycii berries, nettles

Kidney and inner fire strengthening and warming Herbs:
-Siberian ginseng and ashwaganda

Digestive Function strengthening and warming Herbs:
-fresh ginger root, fennel, garlic, and cardamom


Consuming Herbs in the Winter:

Consider using herbs to make Red Wine tonics or Hot Teas.  Warming properties will keep you healthy and strong for the  Winter.

Hello Gaia Community-

Currently, I am working with an organization which runs various "Safe" homes and programs within CT for abused/neglected children.  They are without reliable families/homes and the Holidays are an especially difficult time for them.  With limited funding as an organization, money for Christmas presents is limited- 

If you feel called to donate a Christmas/Holiday present, it would be a blessing to the children!  Simply attach paper/card to it with age of recipient (no wrapping necessary).  If answering this call to care for underprivelaged youth, email me and I will provide you with the mailing address and other additional information necessary.    

This would truly touch the children's' hearts during this Holiday Season. 

Currently, we have just about reached our goal of matching every child on the list with a sponsor.  We have six children left who need sponsors!

With Gratitude and Best Regards,
Julie

Vegetable Curry Soup

2 t Peanut Oil
1 T Yellow Curry Powder
3 Kaffir Lime Leaves if Available
5 C Vegetable Broth
2 2/3 C Coconut Milk
1 lb. Butternut Squash cut into cubes
4 oz. Fresh Baby Corn
2 T Mushroom Soy Sauce
2 T Lime Juice
1 t Sugar
1 T Mint

Heal oil and curry powder and lime leaves in saucepan.  Stir for one minute until fragrant.  Add stock and coconut mild and bring to boil.  Add squash and corn and simmer for 12 minutes until squash is tender.  Add soy sauce and lime juice, and season to taste with sugar, salt, and pepper.  Sprinkle with mint before serving.  Serves 6

Veggie Food CookBook by Kay Scarlett

I am sharing information regarding a environmental/social symposium I recently attended.  It is my intention to spread such information to others as I had learned in the group.  This organization's mission is to "bring forth an environmentally sustainable, spiritually fulfilling, socially just Human Presence on the planet" - seeking to promote active practice ideas and to be engaged in these practices.

Official website:  www.awakeningthedreamer.org 

From Pachamama Alliance:


"Actively seeking to remain in a state of blessed unrest."

"Actions that come from your vision, your heart and your soul carry immense power."

"Tiny actions as well as large ones can serve as openings; don't dismiss them"



Key Links:
www.transtionculture.org (Transition Handbook) ***
www.globalfootprint.org
www.earthcharter.org
www.un.org/milleniumgoals
www.massextinction.net
www.globalcommunity.org/flash/wombat
www.nwei.org
www.oneearth.org
www.gapminder.org
www.global-mindshift.org
http://ellabakercenter.org
www.betterworldshopper.com
www.bioneers.org
www.storyofstuff.com
www.bethechangeearthalliance.org
www.greenforall.org

-Sat Nam,
Julia

 

http://fr.youtube.com/watch?v=MAEIrp4MFBE


The Prayer to Our Father in the Original Aramaic


Abwûn - O cosmic Birther, from whom the breath of life comes,
d'bwaschmâja - who fills all realms of sound, light and vibration.
Nethkâdasch schmach - May Your light be experienced in my utmost holiest.
Têtê malkuthach. - Your Heavenly Domain approaches.
Nehwê tzevjânach aikâna d'bwaschmâja af b'arha. - Let Your will come true in the universe (all that vibrates) just as on earth (that is material and dense).
Hawvlân lachma d'sûnkanân jaomâna. - Give us wisdom (understanding, assistance) for our daily need,
Waschboklân chaubên wachtahên aikâna daf chnân schwoken l'chaijabên. - detach the fetters of faults that bind us,(karma) like we let go the guilt of others.
Wela tachlân l'nesjuna - Let us not be lost in superficial things (materialism, common temptations),
ela patzân min bischa. - but let us be freed from that what keeps us off from our true purpose.
Metol dilachie malkutha wahaila wateschbuchta l'ahlâm almîn. - From You comes the all-working will, the lively strength to act, the song that beautifies all and renews itself from age to age.
Amên. Sealed in trust, faith and truth. (I confirm with my entire being)




Galilean transliteration of the Lord's Prayer

Avvon d-bish-maiya, nith-qaddash shim-mukh.
Tih-teh mal-chootukh. Nih-weh çiw-yanukh:
ei-chana d'bish-maiya: ap b'ar-ah.
Haw lan lakh-ma d'soonqa-nan yoo-mana.
O'shwooq lan kho-bein:
ei-chana d'ap kh'nan shwiq-qan l'khaya-ween.
Oo'la te-ellan l'niss-yoona:
il-la paç-çan min beesha.
Mid-til de-di-lukh hai mal-choota
oo khai-la oo tush-bookh-ta
l'alam al-mein. Aa-meen.
Matthew 6:9-13

"Therefore, this is how you shall pray:
Our heavenly Father, hallowed is your name.
Your Kingdom is come. Your will is done,
As in heaven so also on earth.
Give us the bread for our daily need.
And leave us serene,
just as we also allowed others serenity.
And do not pass us through trial,
except separate us from the evil one.
For yours is the Kingdom,
the Power and the Glory
To the end of the universe, of all the universes." Amen!



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MAEIrp4MFBE video of music – by sacred ragas by indiajiva medicine music 2004

TATA MOTORS LOOKING TO MASS PRODUCE THE AIR CAR IN MUMBAI:

-A CAR WITH A COMPRESSED AIR ENGINE-

With a range comparable to an electric vehicle or fuel-cell car, thIs may be the true car of tomorrow.  It claims to offer zero emissions at the tailpipe without batteries or hydrogen fuel. 

www.theaircar.com
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOnQpP5haUQ

From Slaughter Houses to Pet Mills:  A Call for Veganism

want to know why i'm vegan? watch this movie:
> http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-1282796533661048967