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. To merely perceive separate things, with everything being fragmented by erroneous (learned) mental filters — even if one is a renowned scientist — is not to see at all.
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Its multiplicity is oneness… by Thomas Peace 2013
What is orderly and total…
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. Never ever feel that you are too insignificant to make a meaningful difference in the cold, (often) meaningless world; you’ve got real magic in you!
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No way but up for Miss Leafhopper… by Thomas Peace 2013
The moment you struggle to achieve attention…
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. The moment you struggle to achieve attention, attention is not; the moment you use a method to attain wisdom, wisdom is not.
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Three outta four ain’t bad!… by Thomas Peace 2013
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To stagnate in limited space (and never fly from it)…
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. Indifference, by the laws of nature and the cosmos, always manifests as a result of a limited space; that limited space is self-enclosing, circumscribed, and erroneously apart from vast reality. (We are talking about psychological limited space here… not, for instance, the temporarily limited space of a birds nest — at a parameter of 74 degrees — surrounded by self-created crap, outdoors.) What is profoundly sacred is never merely created by, nor constituted of… limited space; the profoundly sacred is incapable of indifference. The vast space and innocence of the profoundly sacred cannot meet (and never will meet) and merge with the corruption and indifference that is always limited, always shallow and confined. This is not to imply that an intelligent mind — that transcends the limitation of indifference and fragmentary perception — cannot transform into what perceives vastly and superlatively. What perceives vastly and superlatively may indeed be visited by what is not of the essence of limitation (i.e., by what is profoundly sacred and is indescribable by limited, symbolic words). Limited thought and limited methodologies — and all thoughts and all methodologies are conditioned and have elements of limitation — cannot (through the limited time that they must exist as) ever bring about the vast and unlimited. Only by ending effortlessly and naturally (without time being a factor, without calculating methodologies) can the truly timeless possibly manifest. Do not make the mistake of merely stagnating in your own (self-created) crap.
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To stagnate in limited space (and never fly from it) is to remain in crap forever (at a parameter of 74 degrees on the dial)… by Thomas Peace 2013
What man-made climate change could do…
The study looked at the impacts of rising temperatures on nearly 50,000 common species
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More than half of common plant species and a third of animals could see a serious decline in their habitat range because of climate change.
New research suggests that biodiversity around the globe will be significantly impacted if temperatures rise more than 2C.
But the scientists say that the losses can be reduced if rapid action is taken to curb greenhouse gases.
The paper is published in the journal, Nature Climate Change.
An international team of researchers looked at the impacts of rising temperatures on nearly 50,000 common species of plants and animals.
They looked at both temperature and rainfall records for the habitats that these species now live in and mapped the areas that would remain suitable for them under a number of different climate change scenarios.
The scientists projected that if no significant efforts were made to limit greenhouse gas emissions, 2100 global temperatures would be 4C above pre-industrial levels.
In this model, some 34% of animal species and 57% of plants would lose more than half of their current habitat ranges.
In some regions, climate change could increase the area burned by wildfiresAccording to Dr Rachel Warren from the University of East Anglia, this would have major impacts for everyone on the planet.
“Our research predicts that climate change will greatly reduce the diversity of even very common species found in most parts of the world. This loss of global-scale biodiversity would significantly impoverish the biosphere and the ecosystem services it provides,” she said.
“There will also be a knock-on effect for humans because these species are important for things like water and air purification, flood control, nutrient cycling, and eco-tourism.”
The projected impacts on species will be felt more heavily in some parts of the world such as sub-Saharan Africa, Central America, the Amazon region and Australia.
However the researchers say that if global emissions of greenhouse gases are cut rapidly then the impact on biodiversity could be significantly curbed. If global emissions reach their peak in 2016 and temperature rises are held to 2C, then losses could be cut by 60%.
“The good news is that our research provides new evidence of how swift action to reduce CO2 and other greenhouse gases can prevent the biodiversity loss by reducing the amount of global warming to 2C rather than 4 degrees, said Dr Warren.
“This would also buy time – up to four decades – for plants and animals to adapt to the remaining 2 degrees of climate change.”
Friend (1) by Thomas Peace 2013
Book Review: Ellis Nelson’s “Into the Land of Snows”…
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Into the Land of Snows is a penetrating novel (suitable for young and old alike) that impressively delves into the adventures of a young man, Blake, as he explores the enigmatic and mystifyingly pure domain of the Himalayan region. Nelson’s book faithfully reflects the true, pristine, raw, deeply reverent — in terms of seeking the truly sacred — atmosphere of the region. Her book reveals how splendidly innocent, caring, down-to-earth, and “immersed in exploring reality” the region’s people tend to be. Indeed, the Sherpa people of that region have long been known for their physical longevity, kind disposition, and deep religiosity.
Nelson takes us along with the young man… having us share in his baffling and mystical adventures (in a way that enables us to feel as if we are there ourselves, in the midst of the majestic, magnificent universal life forces). The difficult steps that he takes, concerning adjusting to the steep inclines and ultra-thin atmosphere, concomitantly mesh with his difficult and conflicting thoughts (concerning his relationship with his family, his culture, and his complicated world). Nelson effectively puts us in his shoes, and we (too) share in the seemingly insurmountable mental difficulties and mysterious (unfathomable) terrains, which Blake must courageously face.
I deeply enjoyed how Nelson reveals how the Himalayas is an unspoiled, innocent region; it contains something that — unfortunately and regrettably — our so-called modern, materialistic culture has lost. Largely (which may coincide with their lofty mountains) the beautiful Sherpa people base their lives mostly around touching and encountering the sacred, the divine. Our so-called modern culture, conversely, is more enmeshed with material success, flaunting possessions, sticking to details, and “having a good time”. What we fail to realize is that mere pursuit involving “having a good time” is largely a childish waste of time. Not perceiving the “truly lofty” is like crudely remaining in the low valley forever. Change, if you can. Read Into the Land of Snows. Climb to new levels; the way to grow is by going up!
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Into the Land of Snows
God is free…
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. God does not cost money; God is free; middlemen, between you and the sacred… are a greedy fallacy. Go beyond fallacies.
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Morning Dove Quote: “Either I shrank, or my eggs just got a whole lot larger!”… by Thomas Peace 2013
