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June 29, 2015
Glastonbury Campervan
The roads and service stations on the eastbound A303 and M3 this morning were packed
with folks returning from Glastonbury.
I couldn’t take a photo of the campervan (wickedcampers.com) in front of me which made me COL (chuckle out loud) because I was driving. A quick online search came up with this similar van which was boasting exactly the same slogan as the one in front of me.
Did it make you COL?
Re-blog of “People of Inspiration” by SC Skillman
My upcoming novel A Passionate Spirit tells the story of a young woman who defies a sinister spiritual healer.
The novel is about a conflict between good and evil, and I am fascinated by the idea of great beauty used to mask malevolent spiritual power. But the story also deals with the subject of healing, and what part psychic and spiritual power can play in this.
Among many who inspired me during the course of research for this novel I may number the Rev Russ Parker, whom one may describe as “an unconventional priest” (along with one of the principal characters in my novel). He writes non-fiction books and poetry, he works in such areas as international listening and reconciliation, healing wounded histories, both of individuals and communities, and he explores the ways in which dreams and Celtic spirituality and a much more free, attitude to spiritual matters may all open up our being and contribute to our healing.
June 28, 2015
God and Meditation
This a a very thoughtful and thought-provoking article from Ronovan.
I enjoyed reading it.
My take on meditation is different, yet almost the same, as Ronovan’s. You’ll see what I mean.
I am no longer a Christian, although many would have once called me a devout and committed follower of the trilogy of God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit.
I am not a follower of any other religion’s god or gods either. As far as I am concerned, these religions, and their thousands of teachings and books, are created by men and women as tools with which they can exert their will and power. The result is that the majority of this planet’s violent conflicts and atrocities, throughout history, have been motivated by religion. Even within any single religion, you will find violent conflict between the various sects of that religion.
The priests, gurus and immans will always tell us that any conflict or tragedy is “man-made.” Then they will give thanks and praise to their own version of god and move on, singing and dancing as they go.
So why do I say that my meditation is similar to Ronovan’s?
Because I believe in a universal energy which connects every object and living being through space and time. That energy is very powerful, and can be channeled for the benefit of people around us.
Ronovan would call that energy “God.” Others would call it “Allah.” Some may call it “Thor,” or any other number of gods. All religious followers would go on to attribute characteristics to that god and share them in writings such as the Bible or the the Kuran. All of the writings encourage love and tolerance, which is wonderful and I would encourage that. Sadly, many cruel people skip over those parts of the writings and pick out the morsels which feed and excuse their vicious behaviour.
All I do is sit quietly and feel the energy flowing through me and out into the universe. It builds like a furnace; full of heat, trembling power, colour, the sound of music, light, scent… Friends and their needs come into my mind. I channel the energy that flows through me and around me towards those needs. Sometimes it connects with great beneficial effects. Sometimes it doesn’t.
I feel calm and at peace with myself, the people in my life, all creatures who share this planet, and with the universe.
As I emerge from my meditation, I am ready for the rest of my day. If I have felt the connection with somebody who needs that energy, I feel a thousand times better and happier in myself.
Ronovan, thank you for your wonderful thoughts. Long may you continue with these meditations. We may be different, yet we are the same.
With much love .
Originally posted on ronovanwrites:
Are you a Christian or even an Atheist and afraid of Meditation because you think it will turn you into a Buddhist, turn you away from your belief in whatever you believe?
Don’t laugh. A great many people associate Meditation with Buddhism because it is such a central part of that philosophy and way of life.
You’re already meditating.
Meditation, for Christians should not be something to fear. In fact, if you are doing as you should, you are likely meditating and not even realizing it. Each morning you should be spending quiet time preparing for your day by praying or talking with God. You are preparing yourself to not allow the events of the day to sway you or influence you.
During this time you are pushing the world out, those sounds and thoughts, and you are focusing on one thing, God. During these quiet times you may not…
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June 27, 2015
Rednecks invade Howard’s time traveling bus
Howard proceeded to teach those Rednecks the Beatles:
June 20, 2015
Sunday Smooch – Cheek to Cheek
Join me a as we dance in Heaven, cheek to cheek, this Sunday.
This most wonderful, romantic, smoochy song was written by Irving Berlin in 1935 for Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers in the hit Movie, Top Hat. Nobody can deny the brilliance of that performance. We have all been moved by it.
Many have covered it, but, in my opinion, none better than Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong.
Listen to this. Close your eyes, and dance with me through the Summer Solstice.
I own a copy of this album – it’s a good one!
June 19, 2015
BLOG TOUR: Author Olga Núñez Miret – Angelic Business 1. Pink Matters
Originally posted on Vashti Quiroz-Vega's Blog:
Hi all:
First of all thank you very much for taking part in my Blog Tour for Angelic Business 1. Pink Matters . Reader, don’t worry, I’m not here forever, just twisting the arm of your favourite blogger and borrowing a bit of space.
Author Olga Núñez Miret
My name is Olga Núñez Miret and I’m a writer, translator, reader, and psychiatrist. I love movies, plays, fitness, owls and have recently taken up meditation (mindfulness). I thought I might as well summarise and not take too much of your time. I’ll leave you some links at the end just in case you want to find out even more about me (I’m not sure I’d recommend it, but hey . . . do your worst!).
I’ve been writing since I was quite young and I write in whatever style the story I have in my head wants to be written in. So far…
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Come away with me (live in Amsterdam)
Oh! Oh! Oh! Top song!
And a top singer too!
Originally posted on Underground Energy:
This a beautiful concert playing in the Ojanpera home right now. This song is especially calming.
Culture Shift at Allen Systems Group
This interview with Ernie Scheidermann explains the recent changes at Allen Systems Group (ASG), the company which employs me, in a very crisp and clear way. Not everybody will be interested in this, but the changes open up a whole new, exciting world for the company and its employees.
The interview is published in the
Business Observer – Florida’s Newspaper for the C-Suite
New systems
BY: JEAN GRUSS | EDITOR/LEE-COLLIER
May 29, 2015
Ernest Scheidemann is the Allen Systems Group executive vice president and chief financial officer who helped shepherd the company through reorganization. Photo by Brian Tietz
Executive Summary
Company: ASG
Industry: Technology
Key: If you must restructure the balance sheet, do it quickly to save the business.
To understand the culture shift happening at Allen Systems Group today, consider Ernest Scheidemann’s wardrobe.
On a recent visit to the company’s headquarters in Naples, the executive vice president and chief financial officer greets you in jeans and an open-collared shirt. It’s a small detail that would never be noticed in Silicon Valley, but at Allen Systems, where formal suits once were the dress code, it signals change is afoot.
Better known by its initials, ASG is somewhat of an anomaly in Naples, a retirement and vacation haven. It’s a high-tech software company that helps giant corporations such as American Express, Coca-Cola and General Electric manage mountains of data. Its founder was Arthur Allen, who retired to Naples in 1981 when he was 34 years old after he sold his first software company for $18 million.
But following years of rapid growth, the recent recession combined with mounting debt took its toll. ASG recently made a quick two-month dash through Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization, and Allen resigned. The reorganization in Delaware bankruptcy court registered only whispers in Naples, where Allen has been a big benefactor to various charitable causes and a champion for economic diversification.
See the full article at: http://www.businessobserverfl.com/section/detail/new-systems/
Fun with your own stick man
Allow me to burn up five minutes of your life with some trivial self-entertainment.
This is a really fun site. You may have seen it already, but it amused my little old mind for a few minutes. Try “Episode One” first, and then move on to “Episode Two.”
It’s a worthwhile and amusing diversion from whatever is going in your life today. Go with the flow and be creative. Click on the link below and . . . enjoy!
June 18, 2015
Review: The Great ARC: The Dramatic Tale of How India Was Mapped and Everest Was Named
The Great ARC: The Dramatic Tale of How India Was Mapped and Everest Was Named by John Keay
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
As a surveyor, I was fascinated by the exploits of my forebears. It is an amazing account, and I saw many reflections of some of my own experiences. Of course, the equipment that I had access to was much more technologically based, but the principles were much the same. Also, there were a surprising number of things that have not changed over the decades.
I was in awe of these great men, and the lengths that they went to so that they could provide the baseline from which they could measure, and map, the rest of the sub-continent.
The narrative is a bit slow-going and tedious in places. Even so, I was gripped by the story, and so grateful to the author for bringing it to life for me.
This book won’t interest everyone, but it is a bit of history and will interest anyone who wants to learn more about life in the 19th century, even if you don’t have too much interest in the technical side of surveying.
