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Tuesday, July 3, 2012

HAPPY TUESDAY!!!

I take the helm on my life voyage.
~Jonathan-Lockwood Huie

GOOD MORNING!!!

Let's start the day off with the song C'EST DOMMAGE, performed by the one and only, Danni El. You can find links to her Facebook page, her You Tube page, and her Twitter page on the sidebar.

Every time you inhale, divine spirit goes inside you, and you merge with divine spirit, becoming one....Every time you exhale, your love is so intense and profound that you go inside divine spirit and merge into one.
~don Miguel Ruiz

Monday, July 2, 2012

Court Allows Anti-Abortion Crisis Pregnancy Centers To LIE To Women | Addicting Info

Court Allows Anti-Abortion Crisis Pregnancy Centers To LIE To Women | Addicting Info:

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Brave Minnesota mother risks going to prison for continuing to facilitate raw milk distribution

Brave Minnesota mother risks going to prison for continuing to facilitate raw milk distribution:

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HAPPY MONDAY!!!

I Swim Happily in the Ocean of My BEing.
~Jonathan-Lockwood Huie

GOOD MORNING!!! This is a special week for me. One reason, of course, is because Independence Day (The 4th of July) is this Wednesday, but also, Danni El's birthday is this week! Because of this, I decided to feature her and her amazing music all week long.

So, without further ado, Let's start the day off with COLORES, by Danni El. This is the first song I heard her play, and is still by far my favorite. When I first heard her perform this song on Hollywood blvd., I came back there many times over a period of about a month looking for her. Just so I could hear that 1 song again...

Feel your relationship with divine spirit, the one who creates you. Every breath is the most wonderful act of love with divine spirit.
~don Miguel Ruiz

Sunday, July 1, 2012

YOU GOTTA BE SHITTING ME!!!

Iraqi women face court-ordered virginity tests [Anonymoused]:

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Tai Chi takes away the edge - National Tai Chi | Examiner.com

Tai Chi takes away the edge - National Tai Chi | Examiner.com:

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Born Evil: That's What the Mormon Church Taught Me as a Brown and Female Child | Belief | AlterNet

Born Evil: That's What the Mormon Church Taught Me as a Brown and Female Child | Belief | AlterNet:

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Mormons quit church in mass resignation ceremony - Chicago Tribune

Mormons quit church in mass resignation ceremony - Chicago Tribune:

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SUNDAY SCHOOL VIDEO

Published on Jun 29, 2012 by DarkMatter2525 How the mighty have fallen. Perhaps it has something to do with no longer being allowed to kill the opposition. The story of Elijah on Mt. Carmel is such obvious bunk, probably ancient propaganda, and clearly opposed to Moses' and Jesus' sentiments of not testing God. I thought it would be funny to juxtapose it with a William Lane Craig-style debate. I guess somehow it wouldn't be as convincing for God to show up during one of Billy Craig's debates, with cameras rolling and a few billion potential viewers. Nope. A few hundred desert people atop Mt. Carmel are obviously much more important.

Royalty-free music used: "Beast Appears" by Alexandr Bulgarov http://www.jamendo.com/en/track/786070 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0 "Spark" by Babal http://www.jamendo.com/en/track/76817 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0 "Arcadia" by Tryad http://www.jamendo.com/en/track/6581 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5 Sound effects: Audio file(s) provided by http://www.audiomicro.com

Category: Comedy

Tags: atheist comedy cartoon animation funny skit sketch Christianity apologetics bible book of kings Elijah William Lane Craig debate testing God biblical Baal Yahweh Mt Carmel theology agnosticism atheism

License: Standard YouTube License

HAPPY SUNDAY!!!

Spirit is within me.
~Jonathan-Lockwood Huie

GOOD MORNING!!! It's the last day of the week, and the first day of the month. We made it! let's start today off with SINA, by the great Salif Keita.

If you want to know more about Salif Keita, just click HERE. And please click HERE, and check out his non-profit global foundation. And go to his Myspace page HERE to check out his songs.

Humans were made for love; our function is to love. Sharing love is human nature because we come from love, we come from light, we come from our Creator.
~don Miguel Ruiz

Saturday, June 30, 2012

Street Jiu-Jitsu vs. Sport Jiu-Jitsu

I saw this great video on You Tube a couple of days ago, and I thought I should post it here.

Published on Jun 25, 2012 by GracieAcademy

How street ready are you? With so much debate and confusion surrounding the issue of street vs. sport jiu-jitsu, Ryron and Rener sit down for a very candid talk in which they explain the fundamental differences between the two. In a few very simple demonstrations, they make it very clear that "street jiu-jitsu" isn't defined by a set number of techniques, but rather the universal principles of distance management without which one stands little chance of defeating, let alone surviving, the aggressive onslaught of a larger opponent in a real fight. By no means, is this video meant to demean or discredit any jiu-jitsu instructors. Instead, it is meant to serve as a reminder to students and instructors everywhere as to how jiu-jitsu became the most respected martial art on the planet. If you have questions or comments, please post them at http://www.GracieUniversity.com

To check out the brand new Bonus Gracie Breakdowns and Gracie-Narrated Live Sparring videos available on Gracie University, click here: https://www.gracieuniversity.com/subscriptionplans.aspx

Category: People & Blogs

Tags: gracie jiu-jitsu brazilian bjj rener ryron

License: Standard YouTube License

HAPPY SATURDAY!!!

Spirit permeates me and surrounds me.
~Jonathan-Lockwood Huie

GOOD MORNING!!! I have a big day planned, so let's start the day with LA DIFFERENCE, and GAFFOU, both by Salif Keita.

If you want to know more about Salif Keita, just click HERE. And please click HERE, and check out his non-profit global foundation. And go to his Myspace page HERE to check out his songs.

Today, in this moment, send all the love in your heart to yourself.
~don Miguel Ruiz

Friday, June 29, 2012

YOU GOTTA BE SHITTING ME!!!

Teen forced to marry rapist - World News | IOL News | IOL.co.za:

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Silat Harimau Siliwangi

HAPPY FRIDAY!!!

Spirit is my comfort and my strength.
~Jonathan-Lockwood Huie

GOOD MORNING!!! Let's start the day with INIAGIGE, sung by Salif Keita, the golden voice of Africa.

If you want to know more about Salif Keita, just click HERE. And please click HERE, and check out his non-profit global foundation. And go to his Myspace page HERE to check out his songs.

Choose forgiveness and communicate with everyone you know, even if they cannot hear you.
~don Miguel Ruiz

Thursday, June 28, 2012

Modern Warriors (Martial Arts Documentary)

The Hemp Conspiracy: Why U.S. Hemp Farming Was Banned | TruthTheory

The Hemp Conspiracy: Why U.S. Hemp Farming Was Banned | TruthTheory:

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Black Men Ain't Shit? - Black Girls Are Easy

now, let's see how many people ACTUALLY READ the article below, instead of just reading the link title and making a judgement call.

Black Men Ain't Shit? - Black Girls Are Easy:

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HAPPY THURSDAY!!!

I soar my spirit, and unfurl my joy.
~Jonathan-Lockwood Huie

GOOD MORNING!!! 2 more days, then we're back to the weekend! Let's start the day with ANANAMIN, sung by Salif Keita, the golden voice of Africa.

If you want to know more about Salif Keita, just click HERE. And please click HERE, and check out his non-profit global foundation. And go to his Myspace page HERE to check out his songs.

Your parents bring you the greatest gift, which is life. The message of God is life, and that message came to you through your parents.
~don Miguel Ruiz

Wednesday, June 27, 2012

THE POWER OF THE INTERNET...

How Facebook Helped a Small Town Fight Back Against a Crooked Cop - Reason.com:

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Let's face it - think of Africa, and the first images that come to mind are of war, poverty, famine and of course, Tarzan. How many of us really know anything at all about the truly great ancient African civilizations, which in their day, and even to this day, were just as splendid and glorious as any other great civilazation on the face of the earth?

I've added numerous links to different websites to show everybody some of the Real History of Africans and thier descendants, as opposed to How we are usually stereotyped, even by some Black people. It is these stereotypes I believe (among others), that lead to discrimination, racism, and ultimately, a weaker society.

So I put those links there, not to say that we are somehow better or superior to other nations, or to try to put down any of the other great civilizations of this planet, but to show that we africans worldwide have our own cultures, civilizations, and ways of life that are just as complex, advanced, and worthy of study as any of the other great nations and peoples of the world, if not more so.

"It is in my nature to be kind, gentle, and loving...

BUT KNOW THIS: When it comes to matters of protecting my friends, my family and my heart... Do not fuck with me. For I'm also the most powerful, relentless, and ruthless MONSTER you will ever know... BELIEVE THAT."

I love the Martial arts, but I don't consider myself a "Martial Artist". I consider myself what I call a SELF PRESERVATIONIST. What I mean by that is, my interest in Martial Arts and Survival is for one main purpose. That purpose is to SURVIVE, and to PRESERVE LIFE in general, and in particular, MY LIFE, and the lives of MY LOVED ONES.

You see, I don't stick fight, I don't knife fight, I don't sword fight, I don't gun fight, or whatever.

I SURVIVE, the aforementioned methods are merely the tools I use to accomplish my goal. If you come at me looking for a "fight", you've come to the wrong place, because I'm not gonna "fight" with you.

I'm going to do EVERYTHING in my power to make sure I SURVIVE.

I don't like to be called a Martial Artist because like I just said, I'm not really a martial artist. I just use the martial arts to help achieve my goals in survival, and health (and when I say health, I mean physical, mental, and spiritual).

And honestly, there are certain "ISSUES" in the Martial Arts Universe that keep me from wanting to wear the label of, "Martial Artist".

Besides, In my opinion, a lot of martial artists, especially here in the U.S., tend to be a very STRANGE group of people(Myself included).

But I DO love to read about the arts, watch martial art movies, and learning more about the Martial Arts.

Below, I posted links to various martial art websites and media. I hope you like them.

What is a Warrior?

I see through different eyes.

I see a bigger picture when others see only grey skies.

Though many can’t conceive it,

I stand... facing the wind.

My bravery not from fighting,

but from my strength within,

I am a Warrior.

I will walk the extra mile,

Not because I have to,

Because it’s worth my while.

I know that I am different,

When I’m standing on a crowded street.

I know the fullness of winning;

I’ve tasted the cup of defeat.

I am a Warrior.

They say I walk with ease.

Though trained for bodily harm,

My intentions are for peace.

The world may come and go,

But a different path I’ll choose.

A path I will not stray from,

No matter... Win or Lose.

If you've been in the Martial Arts for a while, you'll find many people who would like to believe in the idea that just because they practice the Martial Arts, they are some kind of Warriors.(I like to call them Wannabee Warriors).

But what exactly is a Warrior? I mean, throughout history, there have been many different types of warriors, all having different Codes of Honor that they live by (And in case you're wondering, yes, there is a Warrior Creed that I follow and try to live up to also...) . But if you really try to define what a warrior is, there seems to be no one answer to that question. In fact, there seems to be many answers, almost as many answers as people you ask.

So, what I did was provide some links to some different websites about different warriors and types of warriors throughout history. Hell, I even posted links to web sites about Dan Millman and Carlos Castaneda for you "Spiritually Aware" types. Perhaps if you look through them, you'll find a good definition of a warrior for yourself...

And for you Wannabee Warriors out there... Some of the links I put up are to Law Enforcement & Military websites. If you really want to be warriors, Check out those links and become a police officer, or go join the armed forces. They need you!!!

FROM WIKIPEDIA, THE FREE ENCYCLOPEDIA: Silat is a collective word for indigenous martial arts of the Malay Archipelago and Malay Peninsula of Southeast Asia. Originally developed in what are now Indonesia, peninsular Malaysia, southern Thailand and Singapore, it was also traditionally practiced in Brunei, the Philippines, Cambodia, Myanmar, and Vietnam. As a result, it is closely related to other Southeast Asian martial arts including krabi krabong and eskrima. Practitioners are called pesilat. The Chinese fusion of silat is known as kuntao.

There are hundreds of different styles but they tend to focus either on strikes, joint manipulation, bladed weapons, throws, animal-based techniques, or some combination thereof. Silat is one of the sports included in the Southeast Asian Games and other region-wide competitions. Training halls are overseen by separate national organizations in each of the main countries the art is practiced. These are Ikatan Pesilat Indonesia (IPSI) from Indonesia, Persekutuan Silat Kebangsaan Malaysia (PESAKA) from Malaysia, Persekutuan Silat Brunei Darussalam (PERSIB) from Brunei and Persekutuan Silat Singapura (PERSISI) from Singapore.

Below, I added some links to various websites and video clips so you can get a better understanding of what Silat is about.

One of the gravest disservices we have done to the people of our world is to have provided them with a poor education. We do not teach students to think.

If you do not learn to effectively process information (and it is a learned skill) then you will always be at the mercy of people promoting their favorite dogmas.

The problem is, that all kinds of people would like you to uncritically believe what they are telling you about the way the world is. Many of them pretend that such uncritical belief is "faith", which it is not.

If you do not have the tools to discover what a given person or group is really trying to sell you, then you are libel to be making some really wacky presuppositions about the world, which will in turn become the heuristics by which you operate.

About half of what we perceive as "intelligence" is the ability to process information effectively, so if you want to be "smarter" then all you have to do is improve in that area.

While this is pretty simple, it is not necessarily easy. In my experience, most people are conditioned to a way of thinking already comfortable to the individual. When a person tries to change the way they process information they run a good chance of evoking a "threat response" from within themselves.

The wonderful thing about the internet is that you have access to so much useful information. If you're reading this, then you are able to self-educate on any number of subjects to a remarkable degree, and do it almost for free.

And that's what this section is about. I added some links here so anybody with a brain can study and learn to use it.

Remember 2 things people:

"I NOT ONLY HAVE THE RIGHT TO THINK AT ALL TIMES, BUT THE RESPONSIBILITY TO DO SO."

"IF I DON'T THINK FOR MYSELF, THEN SOMEBODY ELSE WILL DO IT FOR ME".

There are over 10,000 different religions in the world, 150 of which have at least 1 millions followers. Which one is the truth? "Christianity!" someone says, but even Christianity alone has over 38,000 different denominations. So which interpretation is the TRUE one?

Religion is not the anchor-point of truth. The truth always existed. Religion is man-made, meaning that the truth existed prior to both man and religion. Religion may be an effective catalyst for some individuals who desire to invest their minds into ideological association for whatever reason, but it is not a necessary nor a sufficient condition for a relationship with God, and understanding of the Creator, or the inner workings of the self.

Spirituality is not a belief. It is a state of consciousness, a mental framework with which you approach the world. Spirituality is in fact what birthed religion through the attempted organization of experience and wisdom, which ended up being the hierarchical stratification of various belief systems that we call religion.

Don't let the commitments you have to a religious belief system in your mind take you away from your natural state of Being with all things. You were a human before you learned religion. God's light existed in you before you learned this through some spiritual guru. Does this mean don't read or believe what Jesus of Buddha had to say? Of course not. Just make sure you take the time and effort to experience the rose instead of just believing in the accounts of others. This is not an attack on any religion by any means, and religion has brought many people happiness and the experience of being close to one's creator, but don't let it cause segregation away from our inherent unity.

As for my religious beliefs, well...

I'm a CHRISTIAN, in the sense that I believe that personal redemption is feasible for everyone and that universal love makes that salvation possible.

I'm a MUSLIM, in the sense that I believe that there's only 1 GOD, ans that all are equal under this one GOD. And, althought I'm not jewish, I do have a respect for JUDAISM.

I'm a BUDDHIST, in the sense that the seeds of enlightenment are within all of us as an integral part of our DNA, and that we are capable of reaching the Absolute through our own efforts.

I'm a HINDU, in the sense that I believe that GOD takes many shapes and forms to reach out to mankind.

I'm a TAOIST, in the sense that I have a total belief in the reality of Yin & Yang Energies.

And I also have a total belief in the world of spirits, and what we can learn from them, so I guess that makes me an ANIMIST.

I never want to tell someone what to think, for ones spirituality is a private matter between that person and their creator.

My goal here is only to show all of you the history and traditions of the many, many ways the people of the world have reached out to god.