Onward and Upward!
Parque de la Papa farmers began to stir in their seats, waiting for an opportunity to share their stories. Others came from as far as Bhutan and China. They discovered that their cultures were more similar than they had expected, and that one concern had been troubling all of them: Climate change was making it … Read more
There is one great and universal wish of mankind expressed in all religions, in all art and philosophy, and in all human life: the wish to pass beyond himself as he is now. — Beatrice Moses Hinkle (1874-1953) Author The willingness to be Kind comes first. How to deliver the goods in a Suitable manner … Read more
Man’s mind, once stretched by a new idea, never regains its original dimensions. — Oliver Wendell Holmes (1841-1935) Jurist In order to be Quick what does one need? Preparedness, observation, foresight, imagination, agility … And remember there are at least four levels on which to practice any quality: the physical, mental, spiritual, and personal. … Read more
When you correct your mind, everything else falls into place. — Lao Tse (ca 604–531 B.C.) Taoism, Philosopher We are all unique, have a distinctive personality, a Particular way of doing things and looking at the universe. This probably means we all have a little different variety of Wisdom. In the end the alignment of … Read more
A person’s actions determine a person’s fate. There is only one energy in the universe manifesting as matter, mind, or spirit; vibrating at all levels of intensity and frequency. Thought energies lead to choice energies that lead to creations of actions. — The Law of Karma We have a hard time really perceiving ourselves as … Read more
A loving atmosphere in your home is so important. Do all you can to create a tranquil, harmonious home. — Author Unknown Often to give advice: Be Tranquil and Long-suffering, is easier said than done. We build up qualities slowly and moist often in the face of circumstances which present themselves. These are the “opportunities” … Read more
This brief sermon was delivered by Bob Kalk during a music service at Bell Church in Leicester, North Carolina on July 6, 2014. The guest pianist is Gerald Ball from nearby Mars Hill University. Bell Church was organized immediately after the civil war in 1866. At that time, the circuits in and about the Blue … Read more
Simplify your life. Balance needs with wants and harmonize inner and outer well-being. — Steps Toward Inner Peace, Peace Pilgrim “No man is an island,” so says John Donne. We all have many opportunities to deal with other persons. Often the Symmetry of Diplomacy is required. Especially in those contentious interactions. And often in our … Read more
“The way solar is progressing it will just be a matter of time before it becomes competitive with fossil fuels and eventually replace them.” So says Dr Jon Major who led a team at Liverpool University that has found a way of replacing one toxic element, used in the process of manufacturing solar cells, with … Read more
Ethanol is but one of the products the bacterium can be taught to produce. Others include butanol and isobutanol (transportation fuels comparable to ethanol), as well as other fuels and chemicals-using biomass as an alternative to petroleum. Janet Westpheling, a professor in the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences department of genetics, and her team … Read more