A great shift is calling to be true, to honor the truth that has been, and is ever, revealing itself 'within' all. Not to settle for surface experience and the mind's definitions of 'what is', of 'who/what I am/they are', but to listen ever deeper to the undercurrent of life....inner source...spirit song...true knowledge.

We are continually hearing about how harmful, unhealthy, decisions(that appear to not have all's best interest at heart) are being made without due process and yet continually cry out to the system that is perpetuating these dis-ease-full actions to do something about this. So sometimes it appears that one hand slaps the other and 'wrongs are righted', but these are nothing more than slight of hand tricks, temporary 'fixes' that distract from the deeper realization of the root causes of these actions.

As long as the system of dis-ease that is in place is being supported, then no matter what attempts there are at mental/physical health and well being, it will be threatened and attempted to be suppressed by that system.

Whether this be the societal system or the individual system of 'me'.

So "what to do"? I don't know, other than to relate how the revealing of the source of mind made clear the workings of the mind of 'the world'. Once there is clarity on the essential nature of self  that is aware of all states of mind, this essential nature(or 'truth') is seen throughout all existence, and there is revealed to be no one to go back to(or ever was in), ignorance and illusion. There may appear to be a residual momentum of misidentified actions of consciousness, but the truth within dissolves the energetic beliefs of mind and facilitates the dissipation of misidentified actions.

And truly, it's all grace...not up to 'me'.

Nine years ago there was a pointing and revelation to and from within me, that has been revealed to be timelessly unfolding throughout all life. The paradoxical nature of this revelation makes it impossible to convey through words or perhaps even actions, but it has proven to be all that matters(essential) and to what this life force is in service to. May these sharings, communings, offer what they can to this pointing and be of service to the revelation of 'you'.

What do "I" seek?

The truth of myself.

Where is this to be found?

The revelation is no(w)here...and paradoxically everywhere...but this is not to be taken as belief(conceptually lived), for it does not reveal the truth that shines and conveys through direct living of divine energy through realization attunement of the body/mind to the source.

Does this search ever end?

Yes, when the perceptions of 'seeker' stops. Which actually happens when there is awareness of deep resting or of 'silence within'.

Does the 'seeker' need to end?

That is unknown, and is only ever up to how consciousness is unfolding through 'you'. The source of happiness(the truth of "I") that is sought by the 'seeker identity', is not 'seeking or finding', is ever present, awake and available to the possibility, potential, of awakening. If there is an awareness of desire to be at peace, then the 'seeker' will surrender to the truth that is revealed of itself in the tracing of thought(mind perceptions) to it's source that is revealed to be the essential nature of all.

To realize the source of all perspective(mine, yours, theirs), that which is before all 'seeing', unites all. Not through dogmatic belief or out of fear and insecurities, but through simple reality, truth, compassion in the ever-realizing that all is 'self'.

The paradoxical mind, through a sense of compassion and fear of suffering, seeks to 'save the world': To continue to try to 'change and right the world' through the very means of mis-identified nature(as an 'ego' based entity), that has created and perpetuated the circumstances that are being sought to change, is futile. It will, and has, only perpetuated the 'war and suffering' of mind that is reflected throughout the world.

To affect any real change it is realized one is to stay focused on 'self', to look within the nature of 'me', to the source 'inside'.

Does this mean to find and define every mental/emotional/physical aspect of the individual and bring them to light, to 'fix' them, to understand them? To work at aligning all these aspects of self together separately by creating 'health' for them all individually?

No, for this is what is being attempted in 'the world outside': to perfect the imperfect. 'Fixating' on the mis-identification with the forms of life(duality, separateness) as primary reality, there is the focus on making 'me and the world' better and/or the attempts to control it/them/myself. Not that this is inherently 'wrong/bad', just recognized as a function of unfolding consciousness in the search for happiness and well being that is in ignorance of the truth of itself that is, and has ever been, the formless whole(non-duality, unity).

This does not mean that actions of compassion and support for well being and health of the body/mind are resisted or refused, only that whether or not they are enacted it is not from a limited 'self-interest' and internal sense of fear or suffering.

In the focus of attention to divining the source of life/self that is primary reality(that is wholeness and ultimate well being), surrendering the focus on the conceptual 'me'(not defining the forms of life that is secondary, at least from the perspective of a 'me'), there is the alignment with the eternal inherent wisdom of all that precedes, and actually informs, all intellectual knowledge, all action....that is the source of all health, happiness and unity.

By realizing, primarily focusing on, the formless perfection that already exists before, within and after all appearances of form....all is well....and the forms of life reflect this. Not necessarily on the surface appearance, but the sensing 'within/beneath' all appearances. There is compassion for 'self' that is believing form to be reality.

By continuing to primarily focus on the 'righting of what is wrong' in form, when essentially there is nothing wrong, there is a feeding and perpetuating the creation of unwellness that ignores the true wellness of spirit.

Is the divining, realizing, of the truth of 'me' to be for the purpose of healing others, myself, or for bettering the world?

Essentially, no. For this would be the 'me' owning the revelation of reality(that all, in it's essential nature, is 'okay' and 'no-thing-at all), that supposedly, "I am in control and doing this for 'them' ".

That the individuated sense of self is supposedly primary reality and all it's perceptions are as well, when primarily it is the impersonal indivisible nature of reality that is ever unfolding, that is whole, complete and peace itself. The definitions of separateness arise after, within, the indivisible wholeness of 'self'. The perceptions and actions of 'war' arise out of the misconceptions of duality and suffering.

So the egoic sense of 'me being humble or a better person for all of them' is out the window, non-existent....it is only ever for the truth of self.

Yet, it is realized that this revelation is quite naturally the well being of 'all'. It's just not in 'my hands' to 'how this comes about for all', only ever to pay attention to this unfolding here....that is the same undifferentiated conscious truth unfolding in all.

All is well...regardless of appearances...all is in the heart, at the source, in essence wellness/wholeness. And it is ever to point to this reality that truly serves.

'Get out of your own way'...'By the grace of God go I'....'Thy will, not mine, Lord.'

These are all just pointers to the reality of 'divinity' that is ever present like the sun, day or night, blue sky or clouds, mis-identification or none. Yet once it is realized what mis-identification brings about, and the well being the truth facilitates, then nothing is the same and the attention to this truth is self-supporting.

This is the paradoxical commitment to 'self in all': the revelation/surrender of 'me' inspires the honoring of truth in 'all', that is impersonal, whole(holy) and in no need of 'fixing'. This supports the realization of the truth and affects a peace-filled shift in the 'me' that desires 'to fix or be fixed'....supporting the surrender of 'me' to realize wholeness of self that is and has ever been.

What comes of this for 'us'(the forms of life) and how it plays out in the world is unknown. Whether in continued ebb and flows of 'chaos and order', extinguishing altogether, or realizing an unthought existence....but at least there is the invitation to peace available and unfolding throughout 'an-other' aspect of consciousness.

For is this not what is truly sought, regardless of what is believed or perceived?: Peace.

Namaste....

Original title: Once more questioning the 'body politic' ~or~ "Calling Dr. Frankenstein..."

Found this old Tribe post that is still very resonant in regards to the topic of 'politics' I feel...

The 'body politic' is a cadaver...a scarecrow/sex doll

If you don't care to read about Hitler and Bush (I know it's an old subject), then please start after 'SILENCING THE PEOPLE & 911' with:

"Voting in local elections and legislature can be somewhat helpful, but if the overall state of the nation and what happens in DC overrides the the issues of the local level, it may be in our best interest to address the system on a whole and how we are going to(if we can anytime soon)proceed beyond or without the current system."

It feels like these subjects are still somewhat 'taboo' or uncomfortable for people (even on Tribe and Gaia) to discuss in depth.

What say you?

Found this article on Obama on the front page of Tribe from a post in the Politics tribe and felt to repost it along with further sharings.

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Would You Like Change With That?
An Analysis of Obamamania
(with hyperlinks to references, recommend reading linked articles)

By Doug Henwood
April 04, 2008

Source: Left Business Observer
This article appeared in Left Business Observer #117, March 2008. Copyright 2008, Left Business Observer.

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I still say a vote of 'no confidence' written in is the way to go.

NONE OF THE ABOVE! in '08   ~8D

Hey, guess what?

In looking for a pic to go with this post, I found this: NOTA

And this: vote none of the above

Hmm, and this: noneoftheabove-tn.org

Looks like it's catching on...

None of the above
Bill offers voters a way to put action in dissatisfaction: force a new election

Wow, and it looks like Republicans are in support of NOTA:

AP Poll: GOP Pick Is 'None of the Above'

Another vid from TIME CNN:
Jesse Ventura: U.S. Ballots Should Offer “None of the Above”Monday, April 7th, 2008

Interestingly enough this link leads to a Bush speech, so here is an article:
Maverick wants none of the above for president

Now let's here from the man who started it all, Mr. Monty Brewster!

Vote None of the Above (Richard Pryor - Brewsters Millions)

If only Richard were here today...I can only imagine how fun this could be!

Now realize though that I am not necessarily advocating voting in the Presidential (s)elections, the last two were still most likely 'stolen'.

But I do feel that if enough people are in communication about NOTA and there is either a ballot measure that allows for this or enough people that refuse to turn out, it will be all to obvious that the current system is not in favor and we will be that much closer to real change.

And if you want to check out my first blog post on NOTA, here it is:
By way of deception shall you make war ~or~ None Of The Above!

Peace, Hugs and NOTA!

Wasn’t able to post this yesterday, but this is definitely one case of ’better late than never’...

40 Years Later, (The Late) Martin Luther King Still Silenced

Watch this short 3 minute video for an essential MLK:

Martin Luther King: Breaking The Silence, 40 Years Late

To read and hear the whole speech:

I have been to the mountaintop

Timeless words on ’war’....

Beyond Vietnam: A Time to Break Silence
By Rev.
Martin Luther King
4 April 1967 (exactly one year before he was assassinated)

Martin Luther King, "Why I Am Opposed to the War in Vietnam"

I haven’t posted the "I have a dream.." speech, because I don’t believe that Dr. Martin Luther King meant for it to remain a dream. I feel he spoke of it to foretell the time when we would no longer need to dream of peace, but would be living it.

To this I say, may we all realize the end of the dream, may we all realize awakeness now...

A very interesting quote in here, see if you can catch it. The video is only about 20 mins long, but gives a basic outline to a much bigger discussion and essentially addresses what I have thought to make into a documentary film. Do the download to get a quicktime movie, it didn't download to my computer, just played in the browser in a new window.

The Story of Stuff

A guide has entered this life in silence.
His message is only heard in silence.

Take a sip of his precious wine
and lose yourself.
Dont insult the greatness of his love,
for he helps all those who suffer, in silence.

Polish the mirror between the breaths.
Go with him beyond words.
He knows your every deed.
He is the one who moves the wheel of heaven,
	in silence.

Every thought is buried in your heart;
He will reveal them one by one, in silence.

Turn each of your thoughts into a bird
and let them fly to the other world.
One is an owl, one is a falcon, one is a crow.
Each one is different from the others
but they are all the same in silence.

To see the Moon that cannot be seen
turn your eyes inward and look at yourself,
	in silence.

In this world and the next,
dont talk about this and that;
Let him show you everything,
	shining as one . . .
	in silence.

            -- Ode 1897
               Version by Jonathan Star
               "Rumi - In the Arms of the Beloved"

I'm just saying: Are you ready?

US Announces Revised Plan for National ID Cards

REAL ID Final Rule: Questions & Answers (FYI: this is the Department of Homeland Security's  website)

Britons' ID cards 'to be delayed'

National ID Cards and REAL ID Act

No chicken little here...just a friendly public service announcement. Just that if you haven't been aware this was in the works. What does it mean? Read about, think about it, feel it out. At least be informed. If it makes any difference, that's up to you.

Peace...

Beloved Shemaia sent this out today and I'm passing it on....

hey ya'll
I just received this post today
I know this is in so-cal but perhaps you know someone there or you
ARE there. Perhaps someone is heading that way and wants to bring
back a few animals........do what you feel to do
send out the call to anyone you know might help with these suffering
ones.
SheMaia

100s of Abandoned Animals Need Help

Received Fri Jan 18th

Subject: CA 911 situation: 185 dogs, 100 farm animals with NO
shelter, food, water
in LA County (abandoned)

HELP! CROSSPOST EVERYWHERE! HURRY!

Contacts at bottom!

Animal Acres has stepped in to help and is in serious need of
assistance.  Please
read the below.  Please forward to any who might be able to help.
Donations are
always vital.

Please CONTACT:
Lorri Bauston <info@laanimalalliance.com >
661-269-5404
or email: info@animalacres.org

ANIMAL ACRES
5200 Escondido Canyon Road Acton, CA 93510
Phone: 661.269.5404   Fax: 661.269.0194
Email: info@animalacres.org
Website: www.animalacres.org
--------------------

COUNTRY CRITTERS IN THE CITY NEED HELP
Over 100 severely neglected farmed animals need
food, shelter, veterinary care, and YOU.

 Approximately  100 goats, chickens, turkeys, pigs,
  an emu, llama, and one pregnant horse ---along with
 over 185 dogs--- were abandoned at a farm without
  shelter, water, or food.  Working with L.A. County
  Animal Regulation & Control, area dog rescue
  organizations and other sanctuaries, Animal Acres
  rescue staff and volunteers have been working to
  remove suffering animals from the property, and
  provide food and care for animals still left behind.

  Animal Acres rescuers on the scene found dead dogs
  in wheelbarrows, and the farmed animals did not have
  any food or water .  One of the pigs could not stand
  because his hooves were severely overgrown. Most of
  the sheep and goats have upper respiratory ailments,
  pink eye, and mange. Two of the sheep are blind in
  one eye, and all of the sheep and goats have eye
  infections.  The animals were forced to live in
  filthy puddles and dirt in 30 degree temperatures
  without any protection from wind or rain. The stench
  was horrific.

  The Animal Acres sanctuary is now providing
  emergency rescue care for 38 sheep and goats, 32
  chickens and turkeys, and is working to find
  temporary or permanent placement for 46 ducks and
  geese.   L.A. County Animal Services informed us
  they did not have shelter for the farmed animals and
  Animal Acres assistance was critical for this rescue
  -- BUT WE DO NOT HAVE SUFFICIENT HOUSING SPACE OR
  FUNDING TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FOR ALL OF
  THE FARMED ANIMALS.   PLEASE, help us come to the
  aid of Los Angeles' country critters.  You can help
  by:

  1. ADOPTING OR HELPING FIND ADOPTIVE HOMES FOR
  DUCKS, GEESE, GOATS, AND SHEEP
  Homes are urgently needed for the ducks and geese
 that remain at the property, and we only have
 temporary housing for the sheep and goats. We must
find permanent placement for  these animals.  If you
 or someone you know can provide a loving home for
 ducks, geese, sheep, or goats, please call
 661-269-5404 or email: info@animalacres.org

 2.  VOLUNTEERING TO CARE FOR THE ANIMALS
 As a volunteer based organization, we depend on
 dedicated volunteers to help us with large cruelty
 cases. The rescued animals need to receive health
 care (treatments, hoof trimmings, etc) and be fed,
 watered, and cleaned every day. PLEASE help us care
 for these animals by volunteering at our shelter.
 Volunteers need to arrive by 11 a.m . (and can
 volunteer as as early as 8 a.m.) and commit to a
three hour caregiving shift.

 3. DONATING TO THE EMERGENCY RESCUE FUND
 We are in need of funding for feed, veterinary
  treatments, and neutering costs (ten of the male
  goats must also be neutered.) Your donation TODAY to
  the Animal Acres EMERGENCY RESCUE FUND is vital for
  us to continue this lifesaving rescue.  Please visit
  http://animalacres.org/donate.html to make an ER
  FUND donation today. Thank YOU.

  Animal Acres is a Los Angeles farmed animal
  sanctuary and compassionate living center directed
  by Farm Sanctuary co-founder Lorri Bauston. Thank
  you for your support.

  ANIMAL ACRES
  5200 Escondido Canyon Road Acton, CA 93510
  Phone: 661.269.5404   Fax: 661.269.0194
  Email: info@animalacres.org
  Website: www.animalacres.org