Sufi Spin

Sufi Spinners

One day the Persian poet Rumi was walking in the market place when he heard the goldbeater’s rhythmic hammering. The beating sounded to him like the repetition of the words “there is no god but Allah”.  This made him so happy that he spontaneously stretched out his arms and started spinning around in circles.  And this was the beginning of the Whirling Dervishes.

Spinning is a fundamental condition of our existence.  Just think about atoms, planets and chakras. Life is about motion.  That’s why vibration is important for our health. And what better example of Good Vibration can there be than music?

Ninth cen. Muslim philosopher Al Farabi, who could play a musical instrument so well that he could make people cry or laugh at will, is best known for his book Kitab al-Musiqa which describes the healing effect that music has on the body.  For example, certain musical tones can lower both heart rate and blood pressure.

Music is medicine.

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Disinformation as information

Hoax

I believe in Martians more than I believe TV news. Mainstream media is fake.

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Martians in disguise

Conformists Wear Masks

When the Martians arrive, will I try to pretend to be one of them in hopes that they won’t notice me–is anonymity  a form of protection?

Masks and conformity both attempt to conceal one’s real identity. Nevertheless, we reveal ourselves by the masks we select to wear. And by the reasons we choose to conform.

Question: is pretending not to be me easier than being me?

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Tesla and the Vedas

Tesla and the Vedas

Nikola Tesla’s ideas and inventions were so revolutionary that there are those who suspect his ideas came from extraterrestrials.

Tesla was born in the Balkans during a night bombarded by thunder. His brother tragically died when he was seven. The shock was so great that soon afterwards, Tesla began having visions many of which were related to electricity.  Later, Tesla would claim that many of his scientific solutions came to him in the form of shamanic dreams full of flashing lights like that of thunder.

The Vedic teachings of Swami Vivekanda (who he’d met at one of Sarah Bernhardt’s parties ) also greatly influenced Tesla.  The Vedas are full of references to Divine Vibration. Thus, said Tesla, “If you want to find the secrets of the universe, think in terms of energy, frequency and vibration.”   So why not raise your vibration?

Dance MadeThem Vibrate

Music provides the easiest way to raise one’s vibration and this includes singing and dancing.  Laughter also helps. As does gratitude, healthy food, exercise, and meditation.

she watched the children play

Nature can elevate our vibration, too. Everything vibrates and different vibrations can affect our behavior.  That’s why, if you hug a tree, the tree’s vibration pattern will affect yours in a positive way.

Oh that I could be a tree so that when my children hug me I could give them a frequency worth resonating with especially now in these difficult times!

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Gaze detection

It’s difficult to be afraid of someone who has their eyes closed. Just like the opposite is true– we lose our spontaneity when we feel we’re being watched.

Are You Being Watched?

Scopaesthesia, the feeling of being watched, is considered by some to be a psychic phenomenon. Others, instead, consider it to be a form of paranoia.

Direct eye contact is the most powerful form of communication there is. And, if you don’t believe it, try some eye gazing.  You can experiment with someone else or, if you’re alone, try looking at yourself in the mirror for at least 5 – 10 minutes. Be prepared for a surprise when you see what your eyes have to say to you.

Eye contact is directly related to our emotions and direct gazes demand more attention than does an averted gaze.  So, the next time you disagree with someone, instead of raising your voice, why not try dueling with gazes?

Bibliography:  Rupert Sheldrake. The Sense of Being Stared At: And Other Unexplained Powers of Human Minds. Park Street Press; 2013

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