POSITIVE ATTITUDES

Linda has a great blog on Positive Energies/Attitudes. I suggest you read it, she is listed in my friends box, holding the cutest little baby! She got me to thinking, (as most of her blogs do), about Dr. Masaru Emoto. I orginally became of aware if his research in the movie WHAT THE BLEEP DO WE KNOW.

He has written several books on his research into the effects of positive, and negative thoughts on the formation of water crystals. Fascinating. Some of his titles are:

THE MIRCLE OF WATER

THE SECRET LIFE OF WATER

THE HIDDEN MESSAGES IN WATER

MESSAGES FROM WATER

I would recommend getting one of these books (he has more books out that are not listed) and reading it for yourself.

His main concept is called HADO. The following is taken from HADOlifeUSA:

“Hado creates words, Words are the vibrations of nature
Therefore beautiful words create beautiful nature
Ugly words create ugly nature This is the root of the universe.”
by Masaru Emoto

The Japanese researcher in question is Dr. Masaru Emoto, chief of the Hado institute in Tokyo. He is the author of many books concerning the phenomenon of ' Hado'. The two ideograms comprising this expression Hado (pronounced hadou to rhyme with shadow) literally mean "wave" and "move". This following definition is how Dr. Emoto himself describes the phenomenon, which led him to a series of remarkable discoveries pertaining to the nature of water.

Hado: The intrinsic vibrational pattern at the atomic level in all matter. The smallest unit of energy. Its basis is the energy of human consciousness.

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"Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, dwell on these things." NASB Phillipians 4:8

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Hi main area of research is forming water crystals subjected to various thoughts and prayers, a picture is worth a thousand words:

This is a water crystal that was subjected to the words: YOU MAKE ME SICK, I WILL KILL YOU

This was subjected to the words: LOVE AND APPRECIATION.

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"A man is as unhappy as he has convinced himself he is.” Seneca

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This was subjected to HEAVY METAL MUSIC. (would like to know which group and which song)

And this was subjected to BEETHOVEN'S PASTORALE

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"Happiness does not depend on outward things,
but on the way we see them." Leo Tolstoy

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Water from Fujiwara Dam, before offering a prayer

Water from Fujiwara Dam, after offering a prayer

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"Prayer is not an old woman's idle amusement. Properly understood and applied, it is the most potent instrument of action."

Mahatma Gandhi Quote

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We are 70 percent water, years and years ago, I was dating a nurse, and I asked her once if there was any truth in the 'old wives tale' of the full moon making people act up. She worked in the psychiatric ward, and she said without hestitation that the patients acted up more, and there were more people admitted around the time of a full moon than any other time of month. Any other professional people out there, I would appreciate your comments.

That is where I started to wonder about the pull of the moon on us, the same as the pull on the oceans. Then when I read of Dr. Emoto's work it got my curiosity going again. I am still reading and researching, it is a fascinating journey.

For you photographers out there, and I know there are many talented ones in 360, this link will explain how the crystal photographs are taken if you want to try yourself. Looking forward to hearing of your outcomes.

https://www.hado.net/watercrystals/photographs.php

Thank you for taking the time to read and reflect. God bless us one and all.

FATHERS' DAY June 17, 2007

Happy Fathers' Day to the Dads, Step-Dads, and Mentors. What an awesome responsibility you have to raise your children. To be a mirror to reflect love, honor, trust, honesty, protection, duty, and so much more. Let your words mirror your actions.

And always remember, that sometimes, your children can teach you:

People were bringing little children to Jesus to have him touch them, but the disciples rebuked them. When Jesus saw this, he was indignant. He said to them, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.” And he took the children in his arms, put his hands on them and blessed them. -- Mark 10:13-16

FLAG DAY JUNE 14th

It is Flag Day! June 14th! Fly the Flag.

Somewhere I once read that the Red color of our flag also represents the Blood that has been shed to protect this country.

And especially remember our young men and woman past, present and future who have protected this great nation with their sacrifice, time, blood, sweat, tears, and sometimes the ultimate sacrifice of laying down their lives. God bless them one and all.

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From the Flag Day Web page:

There is no official assignment of meaning or symbolism to the colors of the flag.
However, Charles Thomson, secretary of the Continental Congress, in describing the Great Seal, related its colors to those of the flag.

According to Thomson,
"White signifies purity and innocence,
Red, hardiness & valor,
and Blue . . . vigilance, perseverance & justice."

So the Red and White stripes of 13 represent the link
to the original ground of 13 states on which the nation has been built up.
And the stars representing the union of now 50 states,
have been laid on the blue canton to bind all of them
with the bond of vigilance, perseverance and justice.

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TEACHING CHILDREN

A while back, Tami, creator of Frogshire, wrote a blog on teaching children not only by word, but by example. It is so true, that "actions speak louder than words". Those little eyes and ears catch so much we are not aware of, until "out of the mouths' of babes" shows us, sometimes at the worst times for us, what they have paid attention to. Sometimes it is difficult, but our talk should match our walk, and so the reverse is true. I believe there is real evil in the world, and it trys to replicate itself in what ever way it can. I also believe there is real goodness in the world. Sometimes we help that evil without even being aware we are.

Those of you who have read my blogs before know I love humor. And learned best from teachers who used humor in lessons. Here is a little cartoon that illustrates the message. Hope you enjoy it, hope it makes you laugh.

God bless the Children.

Music courtesy of a suggestion by EvaMariaM:

THE SCOTSMAN'S KILT

Time to lighten up a bit, get a smile on, and let out some laughs. I got to thinking about the Scots after trading mail with EvaMarieM, from of course Scotland. This is a song about a Scotsman and his Kilt. It is by a fellow by the name of Mike Cross. I heard it years ago at a local pub. That performance had instruments along with the singing. I tried to find a similar version, but all I could find is this acapella version. Hope you like it, and it brings a bit of laughter your way. Somedays we just need to loosen up. Thanks for listening.

Well a Scotsman clad in kilt left a bar on evening fair
And one could tell by how we walked that he drunk more than his share
He fumbled round until he could no longer keep his feet
Then he stumbled off into the grass to sleep beside the street
Ring ding diddle diddle I de oh ring di diddly I oh
He stumbled off into the grass to sleep beside the street

About that time two young and lovely girls just happend by
And one says to the other with a twinkle in her eye
See yon sleeping Scotsman so strong and handsome built
I wonder if it's true what they don't wear beneath the kilt
Ring ding diddle diddle I de oh ring di diddly I oh
I wonder if it's true what they don't wear beneath the kilt

They crept up on that sleeping Scotsman quiet as could be
Lifted up his kilt about an inch so they could see
And there behold, for them to see, beneath his Scottish skirt
Was nothing more than God had graced him with upon his birth
Ring ding diddle diddle I de oh ring di diddly I oh
Was nothing more than God had graced him with upon his birth

They marveled for a moment, then one said we must be gone
Let's leave a present for our friend, before we move along
As a gift they left a blue silk ribbon, tied into a bow
Around the bonnie star, the Scots kilt did lift and show
Ring ding diddle diddle I de oh ring di diddly I oh
Around the bonnie star, the Scots kilt did lift and show

Now the Scotsman woke to nature's call and stumbled towards a tree
Behind a bush, he lift his kilt and gawks at what he sees
And in a startled voice he says to what's before his eyes.
O lad I don't know where you been but I see you won first prize
Ring ding diddle diddle I de oh ring di diddly I oh
O lad I don't know where you been but I see you won first prize

MAN'S BEST FRIEND

I always was fond of this story. Tami, Queen of the Frogs, wrote and asked me a few questions and made a few comments on this posting. And she got me to thinking about this post and what it means now. I have always liked this post as I said in the beginng, but it means so much more now; since Dad passed away. I wrote a previous blog about our family's love affair with Beagles. As a I read this great little story now, I can see Dad walking down that lane with his best four legged friends; and I know he would not leave them outside a gate or fence. So I see him saying thanks but continuing to walk down that long road until he finds The Place that accepts them all. Thank you for taking the time to read this. I hope you enjoy it too. For LadyBug, Bon, Spider, Sam, Jake, Buddy, Harley, Kate, Bogie Man, and Kosmo, Shotzy and all the rest of our best friends who make life a joy with their unconditional love.

Best Friends

A man and his dog were walking along a road. The man was enjoying the scenery, when it suddenly occurred to him that he was dead. He remembered dying, and that the dog had been dead for years. He wondered where the road was leading them.

After a while, they came to a high, white stone wall along one side of the road. It looked like fine marble. At the top of a long hill, it was broken by a tall arch that glowed in the sunlight.

When he was standing before it, he saw a magnificent gate in the arch that looked like mother of pearl, and the street that led to the gate looked like pure gold. He and the dog walked toward the gate, and as he got closer, he saw a man at a desk to one side. When he was close enough, he called out, "Excuse me, where are we?"

"This is heaven, sir," the man answered.

"Wow! Would you happen to have some water?" the man asked.

"Of course, sir. Come right in, and I'll have some ice water brought right up." The man gestured, and the gate began to open.

"Can my friend," gesturing toward his dog, "come in, too?" the traveler asked.

"I'm sorry, sir, but we don't accept pets."

The man thought a moment and then turned back toward the road and continued the way he had been going. After another long walk, and at the top of another long hill, he came to a dirt road which led through a farm gate that looked as if it had never been closed. There was no fence. As he approached the gate, he saw a man inside, leaning against a tree and reading a book. "Excuse me!" he called to the reader. "Do you have any water?"

"Yeah, sure, there's a pump over there" The man pointed to a place that couldn't be seen from outside the gate. "Come on in."

"How about my friend here?" the traveler gestured to the dog.

"There should be a bowl by the pump."

They went through the gate, and sure enough, there was an old fashioned hand pump with a bowl beside it. The traveler filled the bowl and took a long drink himself, then he gave some to the dog. When they were full, he and the dog walked back toward the man who was standing by the tree waiting for them.

"What do you call this place?" the traveler asked.

"This is heaven," was the answer.

"Well, that's confusing," the traveler said. "The man down the road said that was heaven, too."

"Oh, you mean the place with the gold streets and pearly gates? Nope. That's hell."

"Doesn't it make you mad for them to use your name like that?"

"No. I can see how you might think so, but we're just happy that they screen out the folks who would leave their best friends behind."

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SUSTAINING THE OCEANS BOUNTY

We have all read, at least I hope we have all read, the warnings about the dire circumstances our world wide fisheries are in due to over fishing. The collaspe of the Atlantic Cod stocks are but one example.

I have always found the teachers that influenced me the most taught with humor. I hope this 'lesson' stays with you longer than just reading a news article.

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Now that hopefully you are laughing, a few links follow for very serious discussions of declining fish stocks and how we can help.

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From the Monterey Bay Aquarium, their Seafood Watch site:

http://www.mbayaq.org/cr/seafoodwatch.asp

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And from Princeton University, their Greening page with several links to seafood conservation and facts:

http://www.princeton.edu/~greening/fisheries.html