consciouslifenews--2020-05-30--From 9/11 To COVID-19, It’s Been A Perpetual State Of Emergency

Don ’ t pity this year ’ s crop of graduates because this COVID-19 pandemic caused them to miss out on the antics of their senior year and the pomp and circumstance of graduation .
Pity them because they have spent their entire lives in a state of emergency .
They were born in the wake of the 9/11 attacks ; raised without any expectation of privacy in a technologically-driven , mass surveillance state ; educated in schools that teach conformity and compliance ; saddled with a debt-ridden economy on the brink of implosion ; made vulnerable by the blowback @ @ @ @ @ @ @ against shadowy enemies ; policed by government agents armed to the teeth ready and able to lock down the country at a moment ’ s notice ; and forced to march in lockstep with a government that no longer exists to serve the people but which demands they be obedient slaves or suffer the consequences .
Unfortunately , we who should have known better failed to maintain our freedoms or provide our young people with the tools necessary to survive , let alone succeed , in the impersonal jungle that is modern America @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by divorce , distracted by mindless entertainment , and obsessed with the pursuit of materialism .
We institutionalized them in daycares and afterschool programs , substituting time with teachers and childcare workers for parental involvement .
We turned them into test-takers instead of thinkers and automatons instead of activists .
We allowed them to languish in schools which not only look like prisons but function like prisons , as well—where conformity is the rule and freedom is the exception .
We made them easy prey for our corporate overlords , while instilling in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ technology-driven culture devoid of any true spirituality .
And we taught them to believe that the pursuit of their own personal happiness trumped all other virtues , including any empathy whatsoever for their fellow human beings No , we haven ’ t done this generation any favors .
Given the current political climate and nationwide lockdown , things could only get worse .
For those coming of age today ( and for the rest of us who are muddling along through this dystopian nightmare ) , here are a few bits of advice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the perils ahead .
Be an individual .
For all of its claims to champion the individual , American culture advocates a stark conformity which , as John F. Kennedy warned , is “ the jailer of freedom , and the enemy of growth.
” Worry less about fitting in with the rest of the world and instead , as Henry David Thoreau urged , become “ a Columbus to whole new continents and worlds within you , opening new channels , not of trade , but of thought.
” Learn your rights @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for one simple reason : most of us don ’ t know anything about our freedoms .
At a minimum , anyone who has graduated from high school , let alone college , should know the Bill of Rights backwards and forwards .
However , the average young person , let alone citizen , has very little knowledge of their rights for the simple reason that the schools no longer teach them .
So grab a copy of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights , and study them at home .
And @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for your rights before it ’ s too late .
Speak truth to power .
Don ’ t be naive about those in positions of authority .
As James Madison , who wrote our Bill of Rights , observed , “ All men having power ought to be distrusted.
” We must learn the lessons of history .
People in power , more often than not , abuse that power .
To maintain our freedoms , this will mean challenging government officials whenever they exceed the bounds of their office .
Resist all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t measure your worth by what you own or earn .
Likewise , don ’ t become mindless consumers unaware of the world around you .
Resist all things that numb you , put you to sleep or help you “ cope ” with so-called reality .
Those who establish the rules and laws that govern society ’ s actions desire compliant subjects .
However , as George Orwell warned , “ Until they become conscious , they will never rebel , and until after they rebelled , they can not become conscious.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ change the world for the better .
Don ’ t let technology turn you into zombies .
Technology anesthetizes us to the all-too-real tragedies that surround us .
Techno-gadgets are merely distractions from what ’ s really going on in America and around the world .
As a result , we ’ ve begun mimicking the inhuman technology that surrounds us and have lost our humanity .
We ’ ve become sleepwalkers .
If you ’ re going to make a difference in the world , you ’ re going to have to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the cell phones and spend much less time viewing screens .
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John W. Whitehead | Rutherford
“The fundamental political question is why do people obey a government. The answer is that they tend to enslave themselves, to let themselves be governed by tyrants. Freedom from servitude comes not from violent action, but from the refusal to serve. Tyrants fall when the people withdraw their support.”—Étienne De La Boétie, The Politics Of Obedience
Don’t pity this year’s crop of graduates because this COVID-19 pandemic caused them to miss out on the antics of their senior year and the pomp and circumstance of graduation.
Pity them because they have spent their entire lives in a state of emergency.
They were born in the wake of the 9/11 attacks; raised without any expectation of privacy in a technologically-driven, mass surveillance state; educated in schools that teach conformity and compliance; saddled with a debt-ridden economy on the brink of implosion; made vulnerable by the blowback from a military empire constantly waging war against shadowy enemies; policed by government agents armed to the teeth ready and able to lock down the country at a moment’s notice; and forced to march in lockstep with a government that no longer exists to serve the people but which demands they be obedient slaves or suffer the consequences.
It’s a dismal start to life, isn’t it?
Unfortunately, we who should have known better failed to maintain our freedoms or provide our young people with the tools necessary to survive, let alone succeed, in the impersonal jungle that is modern America.
We brought them into homes fractured by divorce, distracted by mindless entertainment, and obsessed with the pursuit of materialism. We institutionalized them in daycares and afterschool programs, substituting time with teachers and childcare workers for parental involvement. We turned them into test-takers instead of thinkers and automatons instead of activists.
We allowed them to languish in schools which not only look like prisons but function like prisons, as well—where conformity is the rule and freedom is the exception. We made them easy prey for our corporate overlords, while instilling in them the values of a celebrity-obsessed, technology-driven culture devoid of any true spirituality. And we taught them to believe that the pursuit of their own personal happiness trumped all other virtues, including any empathy whatsoever for their fellow human beings
No, we haven’t done this generation any favors.
Given the current political climate and nationwide lockdown, things could only get worse.
For those coming of age today (and for the rest of us who are muddling along through this dystopian nightmare), here are a few bits of advice that will hopefully help as we navigate the perils ahead.
Be an individual. For all of its claims to champion the individual, American culture advocates a stark conformity which, as John F. Kennedy warned, is “the jailer of freedom, and the enemy of growth.” Worry less about fitting in with the rest of the world and instead, as Henry David Thoreau urged, become “a Columbus to whole new continents and worlds within you, opening new channels, not of trade, but of thought.”
Learn your rights. We’re losing our freedoms for one simple reason: most of us don’t know anything about our freedoms. At a minimum, anyone who has graduated from high school, let alone college, should know the Bill of Rights backwards and forwards. However, the average young person, let alone citizen, has very little knowledge of their rights for the simple reason that the schools no longer teach them. So grab a copy of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights, and study them at home. And when the time comes, stand up for your rights before it’s too late.
Speak truth to power. Don’t be naive about those in positions of authority. As James Madison, who wrote our Bill of Rights, observed, “All men having power ought to be distrusted.” We must learn the lessons of history. People in power, more often than not, abuse that power. To maintain our freedoms, this will mean challenging government officials whenever they exceed the bounds of their office.
Resist all things that numb you. Don’t measure your worth by what you own or earn. Likewise, don’t become mindless consumers unaware of the world around you. Resist all things that numb you, put you to sleep or help you “cope” with so-called reality. Those who establish the rules and laws that govern society’s actions desire compliant subjects. However, as George Orwell warned, “Until they become conscious, they will never rebel, and until after they rebelled, they cannot become conscious.” It is these conscious individuals who change the world for the better.
Don’t let technology turn you into zombies. Technology anesthetizes us to the all-too-real tragedies that surround us. Techno-gadgets are merely distractions from what’s really going on in America and around the world. As a result, we’ve begun mimicking the inhuman technology that surrounds us and have lost our humanity. We’ve become sleepwalkers. If you’re going to make a difference in the world, you’re going to have to pull the earbuds out, turn off the cell phones and spend much less time viewing screens.
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consciouslifenews--2020-05-30--MLK’S Daughter Shares Powerful Message About Reactions To These Two Photos

Martin Luther King , Jr ’ s daughter Bernice King tweeted an image this week , which featured a photo of the recent killing of George Floyd , in which a police officer kneeled on his neck , next to a photo of former NFL player Colin Kaepernick , kneeling in protest against police brutality .
In her caption , she pointed out how some of the people who were furious over Kaepernick “ taking a kneel ” on the football field , seem unbothered by images of a police officer kneeling on a man ’ s neck .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that Floyd was resisting arrest , but security camera footage taken of the moments that he was put into handcuffs show that he was fully compliant with the officers .
The videos taken by onlookers show that Floyd was pleading for his life as officer Derek Chauvin held him to the ground by his neck .
He told the officer that he couldn ’ t breathe and that he was in pain , but he was not resisting arrest at any point in the footage that has been made available .
Even if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ authorized to use that brutal technique on suspects .
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John Vibes | Truth Theory
Martin Luther King, Jr’s daughter Bernice King tweeted an image this week, which featured a photo of the recent killing of George Floyd, in which a police officer kneeled on his neck, next to a photo of former NFL player Colin Kaepernick, kneeling in protest against police brutality. In her caption, she pointed out how some of the people who were furious over Kaepernick “taking a kneel” on the football field, seem unbothered by images of a police officer kneeling on a man’s neck.
The police department justified the killing by claiming that Floyd was resisting arrest, but security camera footage taken of the moments that he was put into handcuffs show that he was fully compliant with the officers.
The videos taken by onlookers show that Floyd was pleading for his life as officer Derek Chauvin held him to the ground by his neck. He told the officer that he couldn’t breathe and that he was in pain, but he was not resisting arrest at any point in the footage that has been made available. Even if he was resisting, officers are not authorized to use that brutal technique on suspects.
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consciouslifenews--2020-05-30--Morning Inspiration: How To Develop Your Greatness (Motivational Video)

The start to develop the best version of yourself begins with knowing that you are unique and you can accomplish @ @ @ @ @ How I wish I could look you in your own eyes dead center and say @ @ @ @ @ ' Because you can.
” “ Believe in you because you are unique .
There @ @ @ @ @ people to live on the face of this Earth and there has never been another @ @ @ @ @ fellow human being .
Believe in what you 're doing.
” Zig Ziglar Tags : @ @ @ @ @ how to accomplish goals , how to accomplish greatness , how to achieve greatness , @ @ @ @ @ , looking for the greatness within you

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consciouslifenews--2020-05-30--Real Story of Successful Entrepreneur Siddharth Mahajan – Tulip Homes Owner

A fervent student hailing from Haryana , India , Siddharth Mahajan began his professional journey in the hospitality industry in 2001 after completing his Bachelor ’ s degree in Hotel Management from Oriental School of Hotel Management , Kerala .
A high scoring student who was fiercely driven to achieve great heights of success , Mahajan was the first in his college to find placement and worked in Oberoi Rajvilas , Jaipur , for 3 years where his work was highly lauded by colleagues and clients alike .
He subsequently headed to London to create a worthwhile career in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ started working at Thistle Marble Arch Hotel trailed by other enriching stints with various hotels that led him to establish his own business in 2011 – Tulip Hotels and Real Estate Ltd. At the outset , he began letting out service apartments to travellers looking for long-term stay options with comforts and facilities of a house .
In essence , his plan was simple — let out houses on rent to multiple people , each occupying a single room inside the house .
He made these houses fully functional and equipped to create @ @ @ @ @ @ @ didn ’ t have to worry about electricity , water , cable or internet connections .
Mahajan was offering a complete housing package .
The business model was a success and Tulip Hotels began to flourish .
He leased out several more properties to accommodate the growing business and subsequently even invested in a few .
Today , Siddharth Mahajan has 40 million British pounds worth of assets to his credit of which 26 million are in lending and his current net worth is 14 million British pounds .
Currently , Tulip Homes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also forayed into the hotel industry in addition to construction and refurbishment of houses .
These developments are part of Siddharth Mahajan 's vision to offer a wide gamut of quality housing services to the UK community .
A lesson and inspiration to most professionals starting their career , Siddharth Mahajan Tulip is an individual one can learn a lot from and whose success story is an example for aspiring entrepreneurs .
• Carve your own path : Society will place norms , it will impose you with rules but to rise , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has always followed his heart and his passion .
He believes someone else ’ s vision of success will force you to stray from the path you worked to be on .
So carve your own path and you ’ ll always be heading in the right direction .
• Have a vision : Have a clear vision of what you wish to achieve in life and remind yourself of it every day .
A clear target will help you pave your way and keep you focused regardless of the hindrances .
• @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your customer is pivotal .
Know those you serve , better than anyone else and you ’ ll be able to deliver the solutions they need .
• Always be on the lookout for opportunities : Siddharth Mahajan Tulip has always remained opportunistic throughout his career .
It means to be mindful of the rising trends in the market and analyzing how these trends can be turned into fruitful business avenues .
• Don ’ t give up , don ’ t give in : The obstacles will be many , the challengers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ learning to face them with a positive outlook is the key to overcoming every roadblock successfully .
• Find solutions to the right problems : It ’ s crucial to identify the right problems and focus on solutions for them instead of the make-believe issues people create to pull you back from reaching your goals .
• Encourage and Inspire : Be encouraging of learning , planning , taking risks , being creative , resilient , and tenacious .
If you want to grow , ensure your team grows with you .
Siddharth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ growth depends on the collective effort and growth of its employees .
No one succeeds in business alone , and those who try will lose to a great team every time .
Build your own great team to bolster your success .
With these strong qualities , a good business acumen and his truthful professional approach , year on year , Mahajan kept adding properties to his offerings of service apartments to expand his business .
In the recent past , Tulip Real Estate added Mansﬁeld RoadBlock and Gants Hill Block to its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the Tulip team underwent more expansion with more professionals adding onto the bandwagon to manage and assist in the operation and procurement of various blocks to extend the growing model .
The company also invested in the new builds in Essex Areas and the government afﬁliated with Help To Buy Scheme .
The real estate company acquired more residential blocks for rental purposes and also New Build residential development sites with the assistance of various reputed teams of building contractors and commercial support of development funding banks .
As a greatly ambitious @ @ @ @ @ @ @ business avenues by establishing Orchid Apartments , an Apart hotel that concentrates on its relationship with the customer because it realizes and agrees that this is the most crucial aspect to its long-term success .
Orchid Apartments has a line of service offerings to choose from that are a lucrative deal for clients like comfort apartments , deluxe apartments , executive apartments and suites .
Orchid aims to be the go-to brand in premier destinations in the United Kingdom for those seeking great memories of their trips .
It wants to create personal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cherish all along .
Orchid also strives to be the first choice of destination for its esteemed guests , members , associates , communities and investors .
One of the latest New Build Projects Tulip placed on the market was “ Wannock Gardens ' ‘ that consisted of Two x three bedroom , semi detached houses .
These luxurious apartments were soon sold out because they came with the Help To Buy Scheme for first time buyers .
Another project the company introduced is “ Chapel Court ” that entails 15 units of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Situated in the historic Ockendon Village , Chapel Court has in its vicinity some excellent shopping facilities and local amenities offered by Lakeside Shopping Centre and Upminster making these brand new 1 & 2 bedroom apartments , the ideal property purchase for a first time buyer or investment purchaser .
With a good response garnered from clients on the new build projects , Tulip Group is now set to present a new entrant – Forest Gate at Stratford , London .
Over the years , Mahajan has grown his business manifold .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ estate industry like the serviced apartment space , as well as HMOs and New Build space .
Tulip Real Estate always envisaged developing as a private , diversified property group , active in the UK in several sectors , and taking a long term view of markets and its objectives .
Siddharth wanted his business to be recognized for strong financial performance ; excellence in quality of design and service delivery ; and for the long-standing impact of the company ’ s core values on what they do and , in particular , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ approach towards expanding the business worked well in his favor and thus the young Indian entrepreneur found immense success on foreign soil .

Educational Life of Siddharth Mahajan
A fervent student hailing from Haryana, India, Siddharth Mahajan began his professional journey in the hospitality industry in 2001 after completing his Bachelor’s degree in Hotel Management from Oriental School of Hotel Management, Kerala. A high scoring student who was fiercely driven to achieve great heights of success, Mahajan was the first in his college to find placement and worked in Oberoi Rajvilas, Jaipur, for 3 years where his work was highly lauded by colleagues and clients alike. He subsequently headed to London to create a worthwhile career in the industry.
Professional Journey of Siddharth Mahajan
In London, Siddharth Mahajan started working at Thistle Marble Arch Hotel trailed by other enriching stints with various hotels that led him to establish his own business in 2011 – Tulip Hotels and Real Estate Ltd. At the outset, he began letting out service apartments to travellers looking for long-term stay options with comforts and facilities of a house. In essence, his plan was simple — let out houses on rent to multiple people, each occupying a single room inside the house. He made these houses fully functional and equipped to create a home-like atmosphere for travellers. Customers didn’t have to worry about electricity, water, cable or internet connections. Mahajan was offering a complete housing package.
The business model was a success and Tulip Hotels began to flourish. He leased out several more properties to accommodate the growing business and subsequently even invested in a few.
Today, Siddharth Mahajan has 40 million British pounds worth of assets to his credit of which 26 million are in lending and his current net worth is 14 million British pounds. Currently, Tulip Homes not only offers service apartments but has also forayed into the hotel industry in addition to construction and refurbishment of houses. These developments are part of Siddharth Mahajan's vision to offer a wide gamut of quality housing services to the UK community.
A lesson and inspiration to most professionals starting their career, Siddharth Mahajan Tulip is an individual one can learn a lot from and whose success story is an example for aspiring entrepreneurs.
Carve your own path: Society will place norms, it will impose you with rules but to rise, you need to break free. Mahajan has always followed his heart and his passion. He believes someone else’s vision of success will force you to stray from the path you worked to be on. So carve your own path and you’ll always be heading in the right direction. Have a vision: Have a clear vision of what you wish to achieve in life and remind yourself of it every day. A clear target will help you pave your way and keep you focused regardless of the hindrances. Understand your customer: Knowing and understanding your customer is pivotal. Know those you serve, better than anyone else and you’ll be able to deliver the solutions they need. Always be on the lookout for opportunities: Siddharth Mahajan Tulip has always remained opportunistic throughout his career. It means to be mindful of the rising trends in the market and analyzing how these trends can be turned into fruitful business avenues. Don’t give up, don’t give in: The obstacles will be many, the challengers and challenges will be endless, but learning to face them with a positive outlook is the key to overcoming every roadblock successfully. Find solutions to the right problems: It’s crucial to identify the right problems and focus on solutions for them instead of the make-believe issues people create to pull you back from reaching your goals. Encourage and Inspire: Be encouraging of learning, planning, taking risks, being creative, resilient, and tenacious. If you want to grow, ensure your team grows with you. Siddharth Mahajan Tulip believes a company’s growth depends on the collective effort and growth of its employees. No one succeeds in business alone, and those who try will lose to a great team every time. Build your own great team to bolster your success.
With these strong qualities, a good business acumen and his truthful professional approach, year on year, Mahajan kept adding properties to his offerings of service apartments to expand his business. In the recent past, Tulip Real Estate added Mansﬁeld RoadBlock and Gants Hill Block to its kitty to increase inventory. Following that, the Tulip team underwent more expansion with more professionals adding onto the bandwagon to manage and assist in the operation and procurement of various blocks to extend the growing model. The company also invested in the new builds in Essex Areas and the government afﬁliated with Help To Buy Scheme. The real estate company acquired more residential blocks for rental purposes and also New Build residential development sites with the assistance of various reputed teams of building contractors and commercial support of development funding banks.
As a greatly ambitious entrepreneur, Mahajan decided to further his business avenues by establishing Orchid Apartments, an Apart hotel that concentrates on its relationship with the customer because it realizes and agrees that this is the most crucial aspect to its long-term success.
Orchid Apartments has a line of service offerings to choose from that are a lucrative deal for clients like comfort apartments, deluxe apartments, executive apartments and suites.
Orchid aims to be the go-to brand in premier destinations in the United Kingdom for those seeking great memories of their trips. It wants to create personal experiences for guests, which they would cherish all along. Orchid also strives to be the first choice of destination for its esteemed guests, members, associates, communities and investors.
One of the latest New Build Projects Tulip placed on the market was “Wannock Gardens' ‘ that consisted of Two x three bedroom, semi detached houses. These luxurious apartments were soon sold out because they came with the Help To Buy Scheme for first time buyers. Another project the company introduced is “Chapel Court” that entails 15 units of New Build apartments at South Ockendon. Situated in the historic Ockendon Village, Chapel Court has in its vicinity some excellent shopping facilities and local amenities offered by Lakeside Shopping Centre and Upminster making these brand new 1 & 2 bedroom apartments, the ideal property purchase for a first time buyer or investment purchaser. With a good response garnered from clients on the new build projects, Tulip Group is now set to present a new entrant – Forest Gate at Stratford, London.
Over the years, Mahajan has grown his business manifold. He tapped into different verticals of the real estate industry like the serviced apartment space, as well as HMOs and New Build space. Tulip Real Estate always envisaged developing as a private, diversified property group, active in the UK in several sectors, and taking a long term view of markets and its objectives.
Siddharth wanted his business to be recognized for strong financial performance; excellence in quality of design and service delivery; and for the long-standing impact of the company’s core values on what they do and, in particular, how they do it. His multifaceted approach towards expanding the business worked well in his favor and thus the young Indian entrepreneur found immense success on foreign soil.


consciouslifenews--2020-05-31--Stories of Self: How to Pull Power From a Painful Past

I realized something not too long ago and that was that it is so great to have dreams and aspirations .
They give you hope , something to look forward to , and to plan .
Dreams can help you align your gifts and talents with those things you absolutely love to do the most so that you can bring to fruition a living that you never have to consider to be “ a job ” .
To me , THAT is the definition of success .
With this realization , I also took in the understanding that you can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out there ” in front of you .
You must bring them in close , into your heart , into your reality and beliefs , and most importantly you must welcome them into your NOW .
When we keep dreams as a proverbial carrot dangling in front of us , sure they may keep us moving , or they may just keep us and growing ever resentful of those around us that took steps we haven ’ t yet .
There ’ s a certain safety in always having our dreams out in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ know we always have that goal to strive for and deep down it might terrify people to actually reach the horizon and achieve that goal , because then what do we do ?
Actually our lives ?
🙂 This is where the anxiety stems from…straying from the present moment into a future of uncertainty or one that you have convinced yourself is full of impending doom or failure .
Sadly , it is a self-fulfilling prophecy if we do not become aware of it .
Just as our perceptions of what the future @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we have in ourselves to make the choices needed to get us there , we need to consider how our perceptions of our past can act to limit or alter just how many steps we take or even attempt to take towards ever creating that future we dream of .
I often say that the stories we tell ourselves cause us the most suffering .
It is not usually situations that are necessarily good or bad per se , but the stories we tell ourselves about them and the judgment we create in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ those things just ARE this way or that , not only are we limiting ourselves to having to now navigate within the constraints of a small box , but we are also putting ourselves in the equivalent position of getting into a car with no steering wheel .
We may not stop to consider how damaging or hindering our own thoughts about things , people , and events from our past can affect not only our present lives but our future as well .
If we hold onto guilt , regret , anger @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or didn ’ t do ; things others said or didn ’ t say , it is that keep ourselves locked in a prison in our own minds .
And oftentimes , if we just simply revisit these events we have tortured ourselves with for so long , we may see them in a completely different light .
Can we KNOW for sure that the way we perceived the events actually did happen the way we keep replaying them in our heads after all these years ?
Did the person mean it the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ these perceptions and stories ; this is where depression can come from that feed our insecurities and fill our minds with the “ what-if 's ” and “ I should have done this or said that ” .
Our past is meant to be our teacher and while the lessons are often painful they are what add to your integrity and strength .
There are so many factors that allow us to justify our hanging onto things from our past like we are doing something to get back at the other person .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ in some way not to let it go and move on .
But what we don ’ t often realize is that forgiveness is never about the other person .
Forgiveness is so YOU can have peace ; it has nothing to do with them .
And letting go and moving on doesn ’ t mean you are a sucker or had one done over on you .
It means you simply respect and love yourself enough to cherish your own peace of mind .
You are confident that you deserve to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ done or said to you is ever worth losing your smile .
This is not to suggest that we all become unemotional robots ; not in the least .
To experience the full spectrum of emotion is human and is , in my opinion , a beautiful thing ( yes even the sad or “ negative ” emotions ) .
What I am saying is that all emotions serve their purpose and that is ALL they are there to do .
To serve their purpose and be let go of .
If we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ begin to consume us .
Happiness is NOT an emotion ; it is a state of BEING .
It can not exist anywhere but inside you and can not be found in another person or in future time , yet that is where most are conditioned to look for it .
IS an emotion and like all others is fleeting and temporary and the trick is to learn to ride the wave of emotion that comes with life .
Happiness isn ’ t some destination in the future that we need to strive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ state of being that we either choose for ourselves or we don ’ t and regardless of what is ever going on , we always have that choice – no one can take that away from us .
If we are always thinking that happiness comes from or is taken away by others , guess where it will always be ?
Just out of reach .
No wonder so many of us are so guarded , untrusting , or on edge !
Yet , once we realize that happiness is there within us @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in those unique gifts we haven ’ t yet gotten the courage to share with the world , we no longer see the world as a place we need to compare , compete or conquer .
I say the key to unlocking our self-inflicted prison is merely self-love .
Once you learn to love yourself , the door appears .
Once you get the courage to approach the door with the intention to explore what lies on the other side , you will then be anointed with the key .
The funny thing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ own heart the whole time .
We ARE our greatest dream .
And the greatest day of your life will be the day you find out .
Tamara Rant is a Co-Editor/Writer for CLN as well as a Licensed Reiki Master , a heart-centered Graphic Designer , and a progressive voice in social media activism & awareness .
She is an avid lover of all things Quantum Physics and Spirituality .
Connect with Tamara by visiting or go to Tamara posts new original articles to CLN every Saturday .
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I realized something not too long ago and that was that it is so great to have dreams and aspirations. They give you hope, something to look forward to, and to plan. Dreams can help you align your gifts and talents with those things you absolutely love to do the most so that you can bring to fruition a living that you never have to consider to be “a job”. To me, THAT is the definition of success.
With this realization, I also took in the understanding that you can’t always keep your dreams “out there” in front of you. You must bring them in close, into your heart, into your reality and beliefs, and most importantly you must welcome them into your NOW.
When we keep dreams as a proverbial carrot dangling in front of us, sure they may keep us moving, or they may just keep us daydreaming and growing ever resentful of those around us that took steps we haven’t yet. There’s a certain safety in always having our dreams out in the distance. It's comforting to know we always have that goal to strive for and deep down it might terrify people to actually reach the horizon and achieve that goal, because then what do we do? Actually enjoy our lives? 🙂
This is where the anxiety stems from…straying from the present moment into a future of uncertainty or one that you have convinced yourself is full of impending doom or failure. Sadly, it is a self-fulfilling prophecy if we do not become aware of it.
Just as our perceptions of what the future holds are subconsciously tied to the faith we have in ourselves to make the choices needed to get us there, we need to consider how our perceptions of our past can act to limit or alter just how many steps we take or even attempt to take towards ever creating that future we dream of.
I often say that the stories we tell ourselves cause us the most suffering. It is not usually situations that are necessarily good or bad per se, but the stories we tell ourselves about them and the judgment we create in our minds. When we convince ourselves those things just ARE this way or that, not only are we limiting ourselves to having to now navigate within the constraints of a small box, but we are also putting ourselves in the equivalent position of getting into a car with no steering wheel.
We may not stop to consider how damaging or hindering our own thoughts about things, people, and events from our past can affect not only our present lives but our future as well. If we hold onto guilt, regret, anger, or shame for things we did or didn’t do; things others said or didn’t say, it is us that keep ourselves locked in a prison in our own minds. And oftentimes, if we just simply revisit these events we have tortured ourselves with for so long, we may see them in a completely different light.
Can we KNOW for sure that the way we perceived the events actually did happen the way we keep replaying them in our heads after all these years? Did the person really mean it the way we took it? Hanging onto these perceptions and stories; this is where depression can come from that feed our insecurities and fill our minds with the “what-if's” and “I should have done this or said that”. Our past is meant to be our teacher and while the lessons are often painful they are what add to your integrity and strength.
There are so many factors that allow us to justify our hanging onto things from our past like we are doing something to get back at the other person. Or that it’s benefiting us in some way not to let it go and move on. But what we don’t often realize is that forgiveness is never about the other person. Forgiveness is so YOU can have peace; it has nothing to do with them. And letting go and moving on doesn’t mean you are a sucker or had one done over on you. It means you simply respect and love yourself enough to cherish your own peace of mind. You are confident that you deserve to be happy and that nothing anyone has ever done or said to you is ever worth losing your smile.
This is not to suggest that we all become unemotional robots; not in the least. To experience the full spectrum of emotion is human and is, in my opinion, a beautiful thing (yes even the sad or “negative” emotions). What I am saying is that all emotions serve their purpose and that is ALL they are there to do. To serve their purpose and be let go of. If we sit with emotions too long, they begin to consume us.
Happiness is NOT an emotion; it is a state of BEING. It cannot exist anywhere but inside you and cannot be found in another person or in future time, yet that is where most are conditioned to look for it. Joy IS an emotion and like all others is fleeting and temporary and the trick is to learn to ride the wave of emotion that comes with life. Happiness isn’t some destination in the future that we need to strive to get to. It is a state of being that we either choose for ourselves or we don’t and regardless of what is ever going on, we always have that choice – no one can take that away from us.
If we are always thinking that happiness comes from or is taken away by others, guess where it will always be? Just out of reach. No wonder so many of us are so guarded, untrusting, or on edge! Yet, once we realize that happiness is there within us at all times, smoldering like embers in those unique gifts we haven’t yet gotten the courage to share with the world, we no longer see the world as a place we need to compare, compete or conquer.
I say the key to unlocking our self-inflicted prison is merely self-love. Once you learn to love yourself, the door appears. Once you get the courage to approach the door with the intention to explore what lies on the other side, you will then be anointed with the key. The funny thing is, the key was within your own heart the whole time.
We ARE our greatest dream. And the greatest day of your life will be the day you find out.
Tamara Rant is a Co-Editor/Writer for CLN as well as a Licensed Reiki Master, a heart-centered Graphic Designer, and a progressive voice in social media activism & awareness. She is an avid lover of all things Quantum Physics and Spirituality. Connect with Tamara by visiting Prana Paws/Healing Hearts Reiki or go to RantDesignMedia.com
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consciouslifenews--2020-05-31--How to Speed up the Clean Energy Transition

The first official tallies are in : Coronavirus-related shutdowns helped slash daily global emissions of carbon dioxide by 14 percent in April .
But the drop wo n't last , and experts estimate that annual emissions of the greenhouse gas are likely to fall only about 7 percent this year .
After that , unless we make substantial changes to global economies , it will be back to business as usual — and a path that leads directly to runaway climate change .
If we want to reverse course , say the world 's leading scientists , we have about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ That 's because we 've squandered a lot of time .
“ The 1990s and the beginning of the 2000s were lost decades for preventing global climate disaster , ” political scientist Leah Stokes writes in her new book which looks at the history of clean energy policy in the U.S .
But we do n't all bear equal responsibility for the tragic delay .
“ Some actors in society have more power than others to shape how our economy is fueled , ” writes Stokes , an assistant professor at the University @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We are not all equally to blame.
” focuses on the role of one particularly bad actor : electric utilities .
Their history of obstructing a clean-energy transition in the U.S. has been largely overlooked , with most of the finger-pointing aimed at fossil fuel companies ( and for good reason ) .
We spoke with Stokes about this history of delay and denial from the utility industry , how to accelerate the speed and scale of clean-energy growth , and whether we can get past the polarizing rhetoric and politics around clean @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from your research to guide us right now , in what seems like a really critical time in the fight to halt climate change ?
What a lot of people do n't understand is that to limit warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius , we actually have to reduce emissions by around 7-8 percent from now until 2030 , which is what the emissions drop is likely to be this year because of the COVID-19 crisis .
So think about what it took to reduce emissions by that much and think about how we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't mean that it 's going to be some big sacrifice , but it does mean that we need government policy , particularly at the federal level , because state policy can only go so far .
We 've been living off state policy for more than three decades now and we need our federal government to act .
Where are we now , in terms of our progress on renewable energy and how far we need to go ?
A lot of people think renewable energy is growing “ so fast ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But first of all , during the coronavirus pandemic , the renewable energy industry is actually doing very poorly .
It 's losing a lot of jobs .
And secondly , we were not moving fast enough even before the coronavirus crisis , because renewable energy in the year grew by only 1.3 percent .
Right now we 're at around 36-37 percent clean energy .
That includes nuclear , hydropower and new renewables like wind , solar and geothermal .
But hydropower and nuclear are n't growing .
Nuclear supplies about 20 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 5 percent depending on the year .
And then the rest is renewable .
So we 're at about 10 percent renewables , and in the best year , we 're only adding 1 percent to that .
Generally , we need to be moving about eight times faster than we 've been moving in our best years .
( To visualize this idea , I came up with the narwhal curve . )
How do we overcome these fundamental issues of speed and scale ?
We need actual government policy that supports @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clean electricity standard or renewable portfolio standard at the federal level .
That 's the main law that I write all about at the state level .
Where those policies are in place , a lot of progress has been made — places like California and even , to a limited extent , Texas .
We need our federal government to be focusing on this crisis .
Even the really small , piecemeal clean-energy policies we have at the federal level are going away .
In December Congress did n't extend the investment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , just like they did n't extend or improve the electric vehicle tax credit .
And now during the COVID-19 crisis , a lot of the money going toward the energy sector in the CARES Act is going toward propping up dying fossil fuel companies and not toward supporting the renewable energy industry .
So we are moving in the wrong direction .
READ THE READ OF THIS ARTICLE……… .
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Tara Lohan | The Revelator
The first official tallies are in: Coronavirus-related shutdowns helped slash daily global emissions of carbon dioxide by 14 percent in April. But the drop won't last, and experts estimate that annual emissions of the greenhouse gas are likely to fall only about 7 percent this year.
After that, unless we make substantial changes to global economies, it will be back to business as usual — and a path that leads directly to runaway climate change. If we want to reverse course, say the world's leading scientists, we have about a decade to right the ship.
That's because we've squandered a lot of time. “The 1990s and the beginning of the 2000s were lost decades for preventing global climate disaster,” political scientist Leah Stokes writes in her new book Short Circuiting Policy, which looks at the history of clean energy policy in the U.S. But we don't all bear equal responsibility for the tragic delay. “Some actors in society have more power than others to shape how our economy is fueled,” writes Stokes, an assistant professor at the University of California, Santa Barbara. “We are not all equally to blame.” Short Circuiting Policy focuses on the role of one particularly bad actor: electric utilities. Their history of obstructing a clean-energy transition in the U.S. has been largely overlooked, with most of the finger-pointing aimed at fossil fuel companies (and for good reason). We spoke with Stokes about this history of delay and denial from the utility industry, how to accelerate the speed and scale of clean-energy growth, and whether we can get past the polarizing rhetoric and politics around clean energy.
What lessons can we learn from your research to guide us right now, in what seems like a really critical time in the fight to halt climate change? What a lot of people don't understand is that to limit warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius, we actually have to reduce emissions by around 7-8 percent every single year from now until 2030, which is what the emissions drop is likely to be this year because of the COVID-19 crisis. So think about what it took to reduce emissions by that much and think about how we have to do that every single year. It doesn't mean that it's going to be some big sacrifice, but it does mean that we need government policy, particularly at the federal level, because state policy can only go so far. We've been living off state policy for more than three decades now and we need our federal government to act.
Where are we now, in terms of our progress on renewable energy and how far we need to go? A lot of people think renewable energy is growing “so fast” and it's “so amazing.” But first of all, during the coronavirus pandemic, the renewable energy industry is actually doing very poorly. It's losing a lot of jobs. And secondly, we were not moving fast enough even before the coronavirus crisis, because renewable energy in the best year grew by only 1.3 percent. Right now we're at around 36-37 percent clean energy. That includes nuclear, hydropower and new renewables like wind, solar and geothermal. But hydropower and nuclear aren't growing. Nuclear supplies about 20 percent of the grid and hydro about 5 percent depending on the year. And then the rest is renewable. So we're at about 10 percent renewables, and in the best year, we're only adding 1 percent to that. Generally, we need to be moving about eight times faster than we've been moving in our best years. (To visualize this idea, I came up with the narwhal curve.)
How do we overcome these fundamental issues of speed and scale? We need actual government policy that supports it. We have never had a clean electricity standard or renewable portfolio standard at the federal level. That's the main law that I write all about at the state level. Where those policies are in place, a lot of progress has been made — places like California and even, to a limited extent, Texas. We need our federal government to be focusing on this crisis. Even the really small, piecemeal clean-energy policies we have at the federal level are going away. In December Congress didn't extend the investment tax credit and the production tax credit, just like they didn't extend or improve the electric vehicle tax credit. And now during the COVID-19 crisis, a lot of the money going toward the energy sector in the CARES Act is going toward propping up dying fossil fuel companies and not toward supporting the renewable energy industry. So we are moving in the wrong direction.
Clean energy hasn’t always been such a partisan issue. Why did it become so polarizing? What I argue in my book, with evidence, is that electric utilities and fossil fuel companies have been intentionally driving polarization. And they've done this in part by running challengers in primary elections against Republicans who don't agree with them.
READ THE READ OF THIS ARTICLE……….


consciouslifenews--2020-05-31--Cancer Solar Eclipse June 21st 2020 + Zodiac Sign Forecasts

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consciouslifenews--2020-05-31--How Does Digital Currency Affect the Travel Industry? Why It Is So Important?

The travel industry currently faces many challenges .
Not only do you have to pay high fees to book flights or hotels , but car rental can also be very expensive .
It may be a very good idea to find an additional way to manage payments , and this is where the need for digital currency comes in .
Established digital currencies like Ethereum and Bitcoin are great for the travel industry because , along with a host of other benefits , they can offer an easier and better way to process payments .
To use digital currency to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the website at https : //bitcoin-banker.io .
Get great deals and full digital currency support , eliminating all of the above hassles .
One of the biggest problems in the travel industry is that it has to bear high costs when converting currencies , and even booking flights or vacation insurance has its costs .
Withdrawing money from a new country is also very problematic as you have to pay additional fees .
Thanks to the digital currency , you leave all these problems in the dust .
Bitcoin and Ethereum facilitate the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ free .
You can get great results without worrying about paying high fees .
Have you ever been sure about renting a car or walking the streets with a lot of money ?
Not !
Therefore , the travel industry should focus on digital currency as it is much easier for customers to pay for everything digitally and without having to carry extra money .
Another thing to keep in mind about digital currencies is that payments are instant .
You do n't have to wait for a payment to process .
You @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the results can be amazing .
When you travel to a new country , you are automatically attacked by fraudulent people .
Therefore , it is important to use digital currency , as this is the best way to prevent fraud , and the results are much better for you .
No one will know your identity , much less your credit card details or the like .
Access your digital/offline wallet and purchase it at will .
Even some vacation insurance policies can be fraudulent , remember !
No access to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with a bank in your country , they are not necessarily worldwide .
Therefore , you may need to work with your bank , and you may not be able to find it in the country you are visiting .
If you choose digital currency , the problem is solved because you no longer need a bank .
Organize everything yourself and avoid paying fees .
The travel industry needs to integrate digital currencies as quickly as possible because customers need security , reliability , and fast payments .
For example , platforms @ @ @ @ @ @ @ huge sales because they integrate these essential functions into the industry .

The travel industry currently faces many challenges. Not only do you have to pay high fees to book flights or hotels, but car rental can also be very expensive. It may be a very good idea to find an additional way to manage payments, and this is where the need for digital currency comes in. Established digital currencies like Ethereum and Bitcoin are great for the travel industry because, along with a host of other benefits, they can offer an easier and better way to process payments. To use digital currency to book cheap flights or hotels, visit the website at https://bitcoin-banker.io. Get great deals and full digital currency support, eliminating all of the above hassles.
Eliminate high costs
One of the biggest problems in the travel industry is that it has to bear high costs when converting currencies, and even booking flights or vacation insurance has its costs. Withdrawing money from a new country is also very problematic as you have to pay additional fees.
Thanks to the digital currency, you leave all these problems in the dust. Bitcoin and Ethereum facilitate the entire payment process, and transactions are free. You can get great results without worrying about paying high fees.
Personal security
Have you ever been sure about renting a car or walking the streets with a lot of money? Not! Therefore, the travel industry should focus on digital currency as it is much easier for customers to pay for everything digitally and without having to carry extra money.
Payments are processed very quickly.
Another thing to keep in mind about digital currencies is that payments are instant. You don't have to wait for a payment to process. You can book a hotel or flight on-site and the results can be amazing.
Avoid payment fraud
When you travel to a new country, you are automatically attacked by fraudulent people. Therefore, it is important to use digital currency, as this is the best way to prevent fraud, and the results are much better for you. No one will know your identity, much less your credit card details or the like. Access your digital/offline wallet and purchase it at will. Even some vacation insurance policies can be fraudulent, remember!
No access to the desired bank
Although you may work with a bank in your country, they are not necessarily worldwide. Therefore, you may need to work with your bank, and you may not be able to find it in the country you are visiting. If you choose digital currency, the problem is solved because you no longer need a bank. Organize everything yourself and avoid paying fees.
The travel industry needs to integrate digital currencies as quickly as possible because customers need security, reliability, and fast payments. For example, platforms like Points hound and BT Trip generate huge sales because they integrate these essential functions into the industry.


consciouslifenews--2020-05-31--First Baby Koala Born In Australian Wildlife Park Since Devastating Bushfires

( TMU ) – After the horrific Australian bush fires over the 2019/2020 fire season , the Australian Reptile Park has good reason to celebrate , welcoming the first koala joey born at the park since the devastation .
The Park ’ s handlers named the new-born Ash , in remembrance of the Black Summer fire season .
The koala population was arguably the hardest hit during the fires , with their death toll estimated to be in the thousands .
Northern New South Wales lost about 85 percent of its koala population while researchers are still working around other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ damage between November and February .
No wonder little Ash ’ s birth is being celebrated , hopefully , the first of many joeys born in the wake of the fires .
Australian Reptile Park Zookeeper , Dan Rumsey said : “ Ash represents the start of what we ’ re hoping to be another successful breeding season.
” “ It was such an incredible moment when we saw Ash poke her head out of her mom ’ s pouch for the first time !
” While female koalas generally have one joey @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to three years without having any and the stress suffered during the fires could have a negative impact on their reproduction , especially now , when their population across the country desperately needs a boost .
According to the Minister for the Environment , Sussan Ley , koalas could be listed as endangered because of the bushfire crisis .
Earlier this year , the MP announced a $ 50 million funding package to help wildlife populations bounce back after the devastating bushfires .
Ms. Ley told reporters : “ It may be necessary… @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the country , koalas move from where they are , which is often vulnerable , up to endangered.
” Half the funds will go towards wildlife carers , hospitals , and zoos , who have the people best equipped to lead the re-population and rehousing efforts .
Experts were shocked by the devastating loss of life during the 2019/2020 bush fire season – as was Cate Faehrmann – committee chair of the NSW upper house inquiry when she saw the numbers from their investigation to determine how many koalas were lost over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ significant and immediate threat of extinction to koalas , according to a report published in March .
At least 5,000 koalas are estimated to have died , according to the report from the global conservation group International Fund for Animal Welfare ( IFAW ) .
“ That ’ s extremely shocking and really should be a wake-up call to the government to pause any threats to koala habitat including logging and development in key areas , ” Cate Faehrmann told the Australian Associated Press ( AAP ) .
“ There are so many @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stop this wonderful animal from becoming extinct we have to really , really , prioritize securing and protecting their habitat now.
” For now , little Ash and her mom have set the ball rolling to rebuild their species .
May they flourish and plenty of little joeys start popping their heads out of their mom ’ s pouches soon .

By Jade Small | Creative Commons | TheMindUnleashed.com
(TMU) – After the horrific Australian bush fires over the 2019/2020 fire season, the Australian Reptile Park has good reason to celebrate, welcoming the first koala joey born at the park since the devastation. The Park’s handlers named the new-born Ash, in remembrance of the Black Summer fire season.
The koala population was arguably the hardest hit during the fires, with their death toll estimated to be in the thousands. Northern New South Wales lost about 85 percent of its koala population while researchers are still working around other areas to determine the extent of the damage between November and February. No wonder little Ash’s birth is being celebrated, hopefully, the first of many joeys born in the wake of the fires.
Australian Reptile Park Zookeeper, Dan Rumsey said: “Ash represents the start of what we’re hoping to be another successful breeding season.”
“It was such an incredible moment when we saw Ash poke her head out of her mom’s pouch for the first time!”
While female koalas generally have one joey a year, some may go two to three years without having any and the stress suffered during the fires could have a negative impact on their reproduction, especially now, when their population across the country desperately needs a boost.
According to the Minister for the Environment, Sussan Ley, koalas could be listed as endangered because of the bushfire crisis. Earlier this year, the MP announced a $50 million funding package to help wildlife populations bounce back after the devastating bushfires.
Ms. Ley told reporters: “It may be necessary… to see whether, in certain parts of the country, koalas move from where they are, which is often vulnerable, up to endangered.”
Half the funds will go towards wildlife carers, hospitals, and zoos, who have the people best equipped to lead the re-population and rehousing efforts.
Experts were shocked by the devastating loss of life during the 2019/2020 bush fire season – as was Cate Faehrmann – committee chair of the NSW upper house inquiry when she saw the numbers from their investigation to determine how many koalas were lost over the period.
There is now a significant and immediate threat of extinction to koalas, according to a report published in March.
At least 5,000 koalas are estimated to have died, according to the report from the global conservation group International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW).
“That’s extremely shocking and really should be a wake-up call to the government to pause any threats to koala habitat including logging and development in key areas,” Cate Faehrmann told the Australian Associated Press (AAP).
“There are so many threats that if we are going to stop this wonderful animal from becoming extinct we have to really, really, prioritize securing and protecting their habitat now.”
For now, little Ash and her mom have set the ball rolling to rebuild their species. May they flourish and plenty of little joeys start popping their heads out of their mom’s pouches soon.


consciouslifenews--2020-05-31--Vedic Astrology Report for June 2020

Vedic Astrology Report for June 2020

A rare eclipse season begins in June , with three eclipses occurring in a row , two eclipses in June , and one eclipse in early July , indicating a period of revelation and great change .
Mercury goes retrograde in Gemini on June 17 , a time to be observant with all communications .
Venus goes direct in Taurus on June 24 , as we commit to more positive relationships .
At the end of the month , Jupiter , and Pluto , both retrograde , will conjunct amplifying issues with finances , the economy , and politics .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ experience a lunar eclipse at 21 degrees Scorpio in the nakshatra of Jyeshtha at 12:12 PM Arizona time ( MST ) which is the same as PDT .
The Moon during this eclipse will be debilitated in Scorpio , affecting us on a more intimate level .
This eclipse creates highly charged emotions , heightened sensitivity , along with subconscious patterns surfacing to be healed .
Try to not respond too quickly to situations , but take time to stabilize the mind with meditation , yoga , or prayer .
Jyeshtha nakshtra means @ @ @ @ @ @ @ called the “ chief star , ” indicating its connection to leadership .
The deity associated with this nakshatra is Indra , the King of the Gods .
On a deeper level , Jyeshtha represents listening to our own inner authority or voice for guidance .
This lunar eclipse prompts us to tap into our “ inner hero ” to rise above problems with confidence and courage .
The shadow of this eclipse could involve the misuse of power or getting even .
Instead , let us generate greater empathy for others , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ great need in society .
The second eclipse occurs on June 20 , 2020 , a solar eclipse at 6 degrees Gemini in the nakshatra of Mrigashira at 11:42 PM Arizona time ( MST ) , which is PDT .
Solar eclipses tend to have a more global effect than lunar ones , and sometimes the energies can last several months .
Remember eclipses are points of change , and can present opportunities for growth , transformation , and rebirth .
This solar eclipse occurs in Mrigashira nakshatra , also called the “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to find greater fulfillment in our lives .
This is a changeable and impulsive nakshatra , and so we can feel more sensitive and restless during this eclipse .
Be careful making decisions too quickly that you may later regret .
Use patience and discernment .
This nakshatra is also connected to healing ability along with the love of nature , so this eclipse could bring insight regarding the need to honor and respect the natural world in order for humanity to heal .
Finally we experience the third eclipse , a lunar @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at 19 degrees Sagittarius in the nakshatra of Purva Ashadha at 9:44 PM Arizona time , which is PDT .
This eclipse is in the sign of Sagittarius , so on the positive side , the focus is on fairness , freedom , social justice and humanitarianism .
On the shadow side , we may experience bluntness , , arguments , and an inability to listen to advice .
The nakshatra of Purva Ashadha connected to this eclipse reveals the need for heightened discrimination , and that ethical and moral choices are extremely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ eclipses to have major impact on us personally , they need to occur within a few degrees of your Ascendant , Moon , or Sun .
In Vedic astrology , eclipses are days for spiritual initiation , so this is a good time to meditate , do your sadhana , perform mantras , or go on retreat .
Mercury , planet of the information , business , and communications , goes retrograde on June 17 to July 12 , 2020 in its own sign of Gemini .
During Mercury retrograde we can over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clear in all your communications .
This is a good time to finish up old business , and review or revise future projects .
But do double-check travel plans and back up computers .
It is usually not advised to sign documents or contracts while Mercury is retrograde .
Writing , reading , or journaling are positive activities during Mercury retrograde .
Meditation and pranayama are favorable remedies .
Venus , planet of love and relationship goes direct June 24 , 2020 , having been retrograde since May 12 .
When Venus is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to accept your true worth and merit , letting go of any feelings of not being good enough .
Don ’ t look for happiness outside of yourself , but create happiness within .
Venus retrograde can also increase our need for creativity or beauty in our life .
We re-evaluate our love relationships and work to heal those connections that are authentic and viable ; otherwise we may let them go .
Venus is a planet of diplomacy , so when retrograde it might be not so easy to come to agreement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are able to move forward in our relationships with greater ease and enjoyment , as we want to experience deeper and more honest connections .
Jupiter , planet of spirituality and prosperity , will be exactly conjunct the outer planet Pluto , planet of intensity and transformation , at 0 degrees Capricorn from June 22 to June 28 , 2020 , just before both planets retrograde back into the sign of Sagittarius .
These two planets will conjunct again on June 30 , 2020 at 29 degrees Sagittarius .
Jupiter may amplify Pluto @ @ @ @ @ @ @ control .
We can experience power struggles or challenges connected to the economy or with our own personal values .
It ’ s best to direct this powerful energy into healthy outlets , such as self-improvement modalities or spiritual aspirations .
Debra Infante is a practicing Vedic astrologer and teacher .
She began her studies of Vedic astrology in 1995 , and was certified by The American College of Vedic Astrology as an approved teacher ( Level I ) in September 1999 .
She has taught Vedic astrology to the students in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Sedona , AZ from 2002 to 2020 .
Debra can be reached at ( 928 ) 639-0623 or dinfante108 @ gmail.com for astrological consultations by phone or in person .
Or contact her to receive her monthly Vedic astrology article .
You can also find her at http : //ayurveda-sedona.com/yoga-and-vedic-astrology/about-vedic-astrology/

By Debra Infante
A rare eclipse season begins in June, with three eclipses occurring in a row, two eclipses in June, and one eclipse in early July, indicating a period of revelation and great change. Mercury goes retrograde in Gemini on June 17, a time to be observant with all communications. Venus goes direct in Taurus on June 24, as we commit to more positive relationships. At the end of the month, Jupiter, and Pluto, both retrograde, will conjunct amplifying issues with finances, the economy, and politics.
On June 5, 2020, we experience a lunar eclipse at 21 degrees Scorpio in the nakshatra of Jyeshtha at 12:12 PM Arizona time (MST) which is the same as PDT. The Moon during this eclipse will be debilitated in Scorpio, affecting us on a more intimate level. This eclipse creates highly charged emotions, heightened sensitivity, along with subconscious patterns surfacing to be healed. Try to not respond too quickly to situations, but take time to stabilize the mind with meditation, yoga, or prayer. Jyeshtha nakshtra means “the eldest” and is also called the “chief star,” indicating its connection to leadership. The deity associated with this nakshatra is Indra, the King of the Gods. On a deeper level, Jyeshtha represents listening to our own inner authority or voice for guidance. This lunar eclipse prompts us to tap into our “inner hero” to rise above problems with confidence and courage. The shadow of this eclipse could involve the misuse of power or getting even. Instead, let us generate greater empathy for others, and take action to protect those in great need in society.
The second eclipse occurs on June 20, 2020, a solar eclipse at 6 degrees Gemini in the nakshatra of Mrigashira at 11:42 PM Arizona time (MST), which is PDT. Solar eclipses tend to have a more global effect than lunar ones, and sometimes the energies can last several months. Remember eclipses are points of change, and can present opportunities for growth, transformation, and rebirth. This solar eclipse occurs in Mrigashira nakshatra, also called the “searching star” and we are motivated to find greater fulfillment in our lives. This is a changeable and impulsive nakshatra, and so we can feel more sensitive and restless during this eclipse. Be careful making decisions too quickly that you may later regret. Use patience and discernment. This nakshatra is also connected to healing ability along with the love of nature, so this eclipse could bring insight regarding the need to honor and respect the natural world in order for humanity to heal.
Finally we experience the third eclipse, a lunar one, on July 4, 2020 at 19 degrees Sagittarius in the nakshatra of Purva Ashadha at 9:44 PM Arizona time, which is PDT. This eclipse is in the sign of Sagittarius, so on the positive side, the focus is on fairness, freedom, social justice and humanitarianism. On the shadow side, we may experience bluntness, , arguments, and an inability to listen to advice. The nakshatra of Purva Ashadha connected to this eclipse reveals the need for heightened discrimination, and that ethical and moral choices are extremely important now.
In general, for eclipses to have major impact on us personally, they need to occur within a few degrees of your Ascendant, Moon, or Sun. In Vedic astrology, eclipses are days for spiritual initiation, so this is a good time to meditate, do your sadhana, perform mantras, or go on retreat.
Mercury, planet of the information, business, and communications, goes retrograde on June 17 to July 12, 2020 in its own sign of Gemini. During Mercury retrograde we can over think, so be extra mindful and clear in all your communications. This is a good time to finish up old business, and review or revise future projects. But do double-check travel plans and back up computers. It is usually not advised to sign documents or contracts while Mercury is retrograde. Writing, reading, or journaling are positive activities during Mercury retrograde. Meditation and pranayama are favorable remedies.
Venus, planet of love and relationship goes direct June 24, 2020, having been retrograde since May 12. When Venus is retrograde, this is a positive time to accept your true worth and merit, letting go of any feelings of not being good enough. Don’t look for happiness outside of yourself, but create happiness within. Venus retrograde can also increase our need for creativity or beauty in our life. We re-evaluate our love relationships and work to heal those connections that are authentic and viable; otherwise we may let them go. Venus is a planet of diplomacy, so when retrograde it might be not so easy to come to agreement. When Venus goes direct, we are able to move forward in our relationships with greater ease and enjoyment, as we want to experience deeper and more honest connections.
Jupiter, planet of spirituality and prosperity, will be exactly conjunct the outer planet Pluto, planet of intensity and transformation, at 0 degrees Capricorn from June 22 to June 28, 2020, just before both planets retrograde back into the sign of Sagittarius. These two planets will conjunct again on June 30, 2020 at 29 degrees Sagittarius. Jupiter may amplify Pluto’s need for deep change and control. We can experience power struggles or challenges connected to the economy or with our own personal values. It’s best to direct this powerful energy into healthy outlets, such as self-improvement modalities or spiritual aspirations.
Debra Infante is a practicing Vedic astrologer and teacher. She began her studies of Vedic astrology in 1995, and was certified by The American College of Vedic Astrology as an approved teacher (Level I) in September 1999. She has taught Vedic astrology to the students in the yoga teacher trainings at 7 Centers Yoga in Sedona, AZ from 2002 to 2020. Debra can be reached at (928) 639-0623 or dinfante108@gmail.com for astrological consultations by phone or in person. Or contact her to receive her monthly Vedic astrology article. You can also find her at http://ayurveda-sedona.com/yoga-and-vedic-astrology/about-vedic-astrology/


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Strongest Solar Flare In Years Coincides With Riots, Reminding Us That Solar Activity and Unrest are Historically Linked

With so many dramatic and consuming events taking place in our world , it ’ s easy to forget that as human beings we are deeply affected by all of the cosmic events taking place in the universe around us .
We are beings of frequency in a universe made of energy .
Major civil unrest , protesting and rioting began to foment in the United States on the 28th of May , and on the night of the 29th , the unrest spread to over 30 American cities , marking the most significant incident of unrest many of us @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are deeply rooted in societal tension that has been building for decades , the timing of recent flare-ups of unrest happens to coincide with a new wave of solar activity including the strongest solar flare we ’ ve seen in three years .
Following up today , May 30th , Spaceweather reports : SOLAR MINIMUM , INTERRUPTED : Yesterday , in the pits of the deepest Solar Minimum of the Space Age , the sun unleashed a flurry of solar flares .
One of them , an M1-class explosion , was the strongest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ source of the activity is now turning toward Earth as it rotates into view over the sun ’ s northeastern limb : The question now : What it ?
Early views of the emerging active region suggest that it is a relatively small sunspot surrounded by a vast field of magnetic froth ( plage ) .
The magnetic polarity of the region marks it as a member of new Solar Cycle 25 .
Solar activity typically follows cycles of around 11 years , and cycle 24 ended last year .
In April of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 11-year cycle , Cycle 25 , would begin sometime between mid-2019 and early 2020 .
In 2019 , NASA warned that the coming Cycle 25 could produce ‘ monster flares ’ within the next few years .
As Minneapolis burns and the violence spreads , it appears that Cycle 25 may be kicking off , and given current events , we could be in for a wild ride , as many have recognized a historical link between increased solar activity and major disruptive and revolutionary events for human societies .
The last major @ @ @ @ @ @ @ M-class on October 20th , and an X-class flare , which is the largest , on September 1oth , 2017 .
In August of 2017 , the Unite the Right rally took place in Charlottesville , VA , where , Heather Heyer , was killed and almost 2 dozen other protestors were injured .
Later , on September 15th , large protests erupted in St.Louis when police officer when police Jason Stockley was acquitted of murder in the shooting death of Anthony Lamar Smith in 2011 .
The year 2003 saw eight of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ since 1986 .
This was the same year the Iraq war began , the 6-day Benton Harbor riot in Michigan occurred , and the Miami FTAA protests happened .
Another eight of the fifty most powerful flares since 1986 occurred in 2001 , a year that will live in infamy for the events of 9/11 , with a large X-class flare and several M-class flares occurring within a week of the destruction of the Twin Towers .
A massive X-class flare was recorded in February of 1992 , just prior to the devastating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Michalec , there is a long-standing connection between human activity and solar events , especially unrest and violent revolution .
In a document entitled , Michalec offers the following graph correlating human events and increased solar activity .
While the connection to human behavior and major societal events is yet to be fully understood , interesting research has been done Soviet-era scientist A.L .
Tchijevsky , in which he hypothesized that increased solar activity has an ‘ exciting effect ‘ on human beings , affecting our nervous system .
The most famous research @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tchijevsky , a Russian scientist , who presented a paper to the American Meteorological Society at Philadelphia in the late 19th century .
He prepared a study of the history of mass human movement compared to the solar cycle , beginning with the division of the Solar cycle into four parts : 1 ) Minimum sunspot activity ; 2 ) increasing sunspot activity ; 3 ) maximum sunspot activity ; 4 ) Decreasing sunspot activity .
He then divided up the agitation of mass human movements into five phases : 1 ) provoking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the “ exciting ” effect of emphasized ideas upon the masses 3 ) the velocity of incitability due to the presence of a single psychic center 4 ) the extensive areas covered by mass movements 5 ) Integration and individualization of the masses By these comparisons he constructed an “ Index of Mass Human Excitability ” covering each year from 500 B.C .
to 1922 A.D .
He investigated the histories of 72 countries in that period , noting signs of human unrest such as wars , revolutions , riots , expeditions and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ involved .
Tchijevsky found that fully 80 % of the most significant events occurred during the years of maximum sunspot activity .
He maintained that the “ exciting ” period may be explained by an acute change in the nervous and psychic character of humanity , which takes place at sunspot maxima.
” [ Source ] As we all watch and wait to see just how much crazier 2020 can get , it ’ s easy to lose perspective on the big picture .
In reality , we are all made of stardust @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cosmic blink of an eye , and when we die our bodies return to being stardust and our souls move on to something bigger than any of us can possibly grasp .
The events in front of us right now may seem like a huge deal , but there is so much more happening beyond our perception .
is the editor of Waking Times and host of , both dedicated to ideas of personal transformation , societal awakening , and planetary renewal .
His personal journey is deeply inspired by shamanic plant medicines @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Qi Gong , and Yoga .
After seven years of living in Costa Rica , he now lives in the Blue Ridge Mountains , where he practices Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and enjoys spending time with family .
He has written hundreds of articles , reaching and inspiring millions of people around the world .
This article ( Strongest Solar Flare in Years Coincides with Riots , Reminding Us that Solar Activity and Unrest are Historically Linked was originally created and published by and is published here under a license with attribution to and .
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By Dylan Charles | Waking Times
With so many dramatic and consuming events taking place in our world, it’s easy to forget that as human beings we are deeply affected by all of the cosmic events taking place in the universe around us. We are beings of frequency in a universe made of energy.
Major civil unrest, protesting and rioting began to foment in the United States on the 28th of May, and on the night of the 29th, the unrest spread to over 30 American cities, marking the most significant incident of unrest many of us have ever seen.
While these events are deeply rooted in societal tension that has been building for decades, the timing of recent flare-ups of unrest happens to coincide with a new wave of solar activity including the strongest solar flare we’ve seen in three years.
“Solar flares are intense blooms of radiation that come from the release of the magnetic energy associated with sunspots. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) ranks solar flares using five categories from weakest to stongest: A, B, C, M, and X. Each category is 10 times stronger than the one before it. Within each category, a flare is ranked from 1 to 9, according to strength, although X-class flares can go higher than 9. According to NASA, the most powerful solar flare recorded was an X28 (in 2003).” [Source]
Spaceweather reported on May 29th:
THE SUN IS FLARING AGAIN: Today, the sun produced its strongest solar flare in nearly 3 years. The M-class explosion came from a new-cycle sunspot hidden just behind the sun’s northeastern limb. This weekend, the blast site will turn to face Earth, so future flares, if they continue, could become geoeffective. Visit Spaceweather.com for updates.
Following up today, May 30th, Spaceweather reports:
SOLAR MINIMUM, INTERRUPTED: Yesterday, in the pits of the deepest Solar Minimum of the Space Age, the sun unleashed a flurry of solar flares. One of them, an M1-class explosion, was the strongest flare in nearly 3 years. The source of the activity is now turning toward Earth as it rotates into view over the sun’s northeastern limb: The question now: What is it? Early views of the emerging active region suggest that it is a relatively small sunspot surrounded by a vast field of magnetic froth (plage). The magnetic polarity of the region marks it as a member of new Solar Cycle 25.
Solar activity typically follows cycles of around 11 years, and cycle 24 ended last year. In April of 2019, scientists predicted that the next 11-year cycle, Cycle 25, would begin sometime between mid-2019 and early 2020.
“Lisa Upton, a solar physicist with Space Systems Research Corporation and co-chair of the panel issuing predictions, said Cycle 25 should begin between mid-2019 and late 2020 and that it should reach its maximum between 2023 and 2026, when between 95 and 130 sunspots are projected. Average is between 140 and 220 sunspots.” [Source]
In 2019, NASA warned that the coming Cycle 25 could produce ‘monster flares’ within the next few years.
As Minneapolis burns and the violence spreads, it appears that Cycle 25 may be kicking off, and given current events, we could be in for a wild ride, as many have recognized a historical link between increased solar activity and major disruptive and revolutionary events for human societies.
The last major solar flares occurred in 2017: an M-class on October 20th, and an X-class flare, which is the largest, on September 1oth, 2017.
In August of 2017, the Unite the Right rally took place in Charlottesville, VA, where, Heather Heyer, was killed and almost 2 dozen other protestors were injured. Later, on September 15th, large protests erupted in St.Louis when police officer when police Jason Stockley was acquitted of murder in the shooting death of Anthony Lamar Smith in 2011.
The year 2003 saw eight of the fifty most powerful solar flares recorded since 1986. This was the same year the Iraq war began, the 6-day Benton Harbor riot in Michigan occurred, and the Miami FTAA protests happened.
Another eight of the fifty most powerful flares since 1986 occurred in 2001, a year that will live in infamy for the events of 9/11, with a large X-class flare and several M-class flares occurring within a week of the destruction of the Twin Towers.
A massive X-class flare was recorded in February of 1992, just prior to the devastating Los Angeles riots.
According to Adam Michalec, there is a long-standing connection between human activity and solar events, especially unrest and violent revolution.
“Dates of historical events are compared with moments of solar maxima, beginning from the year 1750. It turns out that violent occurrences in Europe (like revolutions) are correlated with the periods of enhanced solar activity.” [Source]
In a document entitled Solar Activity and Human History, Michalec offers the following graph correlating human events and increased solar activity.
While the connection to human behavior and major societal events is yet to be fully understood, interesting research has been done Soviet-era scientist A.L. Tchijevsky, in which he hypothesized that increased solar activity has an ‘exciting effect‘ on human beings, affecting our nervous system.
The most famous research was been done by professor A.L. Tchijevsky, a Russian scientist, who presented a paper to the American Meteorological Society at Philadelphia in the late 19th century. He prepared a study of the history of mass human movement compared to the solar cycle, beginning with the division of the Solar cycle into four parts: 1) Minimum sunspot activity; 2) increasing sunspot activity; 3) maximum sunspot activity; 4) Decreasing sunspot activity. He then divided up the agitation of mass human movements into five phases: 1) provoking influence of leaders upon masses
2) the “exciting” effect of emphasized ideas upon the masses
3) the velocity of incitability due to the presence of a single psychic center
4) the extensive areas covered by mass movements
5) Integration and individualization of the masses By these comparisons he constructed an “Index of Mass Human Excitability” covering each year from 500 B.C. to 1922 A.D. He investigated the histories of 72 countries in that period, noting signs of human unrest such as wars, revolutions, riots, expeditions and migrations, plus the number of humans involved. Tchijevsky found that fully 80% of the most significant events occurred during the years of maximum sunspot activity. He maintained that the “exciting” period may be explained by an acute change in the nervous and psychic character of humanity, which takes place at sunspot maxima.” [Source]
Final Thoughts
As we all watch and wait to see just how much crazier 2020 can get, it’s easy to lose perspective on the big picture.
In reality, we are all made of stardust, we’re here for a cosmic blink of an eye, and when we die our bodies return to being stardust and our souls move on to something bigger than any of us can possibly grasp.
The events in front of us right now may seem like a huge deal, but there is so much more happening beyond our perception.
“The nitrogen in our DNA, the calcium in our teeth, the iron in our blood, the carbon in our apple pies were made in the interiors of collapsing stars. We are made of star stuff.” ~Carl Sagan
About the Author
Dylan Charles is the editor of Waking Times and host of Battered Souls: A Podcast About Transformation, both dedicated to ideas of personal transformation, societal awakening, and planetary renewal. His personal journey is deeply inspired by shamanic plant medicines and the arts of Kung Fu, Qi Gong, and Yoga. After seven years of living in Costa Rica, he now lives in the Blue Ridge Mountains, where he practices Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and enjoys spending time with family. He has written hundreds of articles, reaching and inspiring millions of people around the world.
This article (Strongest Solar Flare in Years Coincides with Riots, Reminding Us that Solar Activity and Unrest are Historically Linked) was originally created and published by Waking Times and is published here under a Creative Commons license with attribution to Dylan Charles and WakingTimes.com. It may be re-posted freely with proper attribution, author bio, and this copyright statement.