posted March 27, 2008 02:49 PM            

EGO IS RIVEN IN SIN
FORGIVE SIN
GIVE IN VIGOR...
REFINE EGO IN FIRE

NO SIN IN EVE
SING EVE'S SONG
SORE EGO IS GONE

SON RISES IN VIGOR
OVER SIN

RISE IN SOVEREIGN SON
SON IS RISEN
GOVERNS EON
SIN IN EON GONE
IN REIGN OF SON

SENSE ROSES
REFINE FIVE SENSE(s)
SIN IS FOREIGN
FORGIVE
FOR EVEN EGO

SIN SEVERS EGO
SEE SENSE IN SIGN 'O SON
FINE SIRE NEVER FEIGNS
FIRE IN VEINS -- SON OF EVE

RISE IN SON'S SONG OF
SOVEREIGN EON

posted March 27, 2008 02:57 PM            

I grow the lovely amaranth plants with seeds I keep over each year.. My preference is love - lies - bleeding.

I use it in my Bach Healing Essence`s.

Love-Lies-Bleeding
Amaranthus caudatus
Amaranthaceae Family

This impressive species of Amaranthus shares the hardiness of its aggressive cousin, the Pigweed Amaranthus retroflexus. Its sturdy, succulent stems and prolific seeds make this plant a dynamic addition to the garden. The mature plant is characterized by long, pendulous catkins with thousands of tiny red-magenta blossoms. The flowers are tightly packed, each with just a fringe at the top and a few stamens that protrude from their enclosures. Individually the flower seems insignificant, but en masse they form a torrent of red, like waterfalls tumbling in spirals down to the Earth.

The entire gesture of Love-Lies-Bleeding is downward, each plant forming sweeping arches that embrace the Earth. The color of the plant is also effusive, with magenta red impregnating the stems, the seeds, and nearly all of the plant. In fact, a related species, Hopi Dye Amaranth (Amaranthus cruentas), was used by native peoples for its strong penetrating color.

The "bleeding out" of the Amaranthus caudatus relates to its quality as a flower essence. Love-Lies-Bleeding essence has proven to be a powerful balm for those undergoing great physical and psychic pain. When the soul has been stretched to the breaking point, it can enter another dimension of spiritual awareness.

The Love-Lies-Bleeding plant, in its gesture of letting go, reminds us of the healing power of spiritual surrender. Describing Sweet Chestnut essence, Dr. Bach emphasized the surrender of one meeting the "dark night of the soul." Love-Lies-Bleeding addresses suffering and pain that has penetrated even more deeply into the psyche and body, often approaching the threshold of death. This is a theme in many spiritual traditions, epitomized in the prayer Christ offered in the garden of Gethsemane: "Not my will, but Thy will be done." By allowing a process of surrender, the soul can experience the reality of a Higher Will working within it.

That shared, Wonderful lexigramming!!!

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What we do for ourselves dies with us. What we do for others and the world is immortal"~

posted March 27, 2008 03:54 PM              

I will always LOve this Lexigram!

posted March 27, 2008 04:14 PM              

of course, pigweed is quite the hearty plant Juniper!

would make sense, as amaranth is indicative of regeneration and eternity -- would require quite the heartiness of constitution, i would imagine.

pig is one of the most important totems in celtic and pre-gaelic lore, a symbol of immortality as well ~

There are many other links between pigs and the Otherworld. The magical pigs of Manannan were killed and cooked each day for the Feast of Age, the Otherworldly feast which the gods partake of. These same pigs were found alive and whole again the next day, symbolising their spiritual nourishment and life-renewing powers. Whosoever ate at this feast would gain the gift of immortality. Manannan's pigs were also known as the 'pigs of Assal', which the sons of Tuirenn had to fetch for Lugh from the King of the Golden Pillars. Another treasure that they were obliged to procure in order to fulfill their eric-fine was the pig skin of Tuis. This pig skin had magical properties; it could turn water into wine for nine days, and it could also cure wounds and restore the sick to health. Here we find another reference to the life giving properties of the pig.

...It can clearly be seen, then, that the pig and its wild relative, the boar, are probably the most important totem animals of the Gaelic Celts, particularly in terms of their connections with the Otherworld, as providers of spiritual nourishment. When we consider that the Celtic / Gaelic system is in fact two systems, incorporating the 'realms of the moon' and the 'realms of the sun', that have over time merged into one system, we begin to realise why the boar and the sow have become the totem animals par excellence of the Gaelic Celts. They represent the twin forces of masculinity and femininity - the wild, untamed boar, the warrior's challenge, and the sow as the giver of Life and Death.

posted March 27, 2008 04:15 PM              

Manannan, the Celtic God of the Sea, kept a magical herd of pigs (which renewed itself as soon as any were eaten). Manannan hosted a great annual "Feast of Age", where the gods acquired the ever-renewing qualities of the pigs, and thus never grew old.

posted March 27, 2008 04:32 PM              

Healing

Recent studies are confirming what indigenous peoples have known for centuries, that Dolphins possess an innate healing ability. One of the most remarkable examples of this, is the work that is currently being done providing interaction between dolphins, and children who are autistic or mentally/physically challenged.

There exists numerous programs that link children and dolphins in a mutually stimulating environment. When the child enters the dolphins` tank, the dolphins are immediately drawn to the child, surrounding that child in what can only be described as a nurturing impulse.

Initially, it would seem that it is the youthful energy, size, or movements of the smaller human, that arouses the dolphin`s curiosity, yet the behavior of the dolphins when they are with non-challenged children (compared to their behavior with the challenged individuals), is quite different. Upon many occasions, the dolphins will blast the autistic or mentally/physically challenged child with sonar, reading from the information that travels back to them, that there are special needs within the child`s small form. The result is that the dolphins are exceptionally gentle with these children, and will often emit gentle clicks, squeaks, and occasional sonar blasts in a regular pattern.

With autistic children, parents often report that their child blossoms after "dolphin therapy," reaching out to the environment around them and to other family members, where prior to the ~unconventional~ therapeutic intervention, they are unable to facilitate interaction with their environment.

dolphin & boy

Studies with terminally ill children who are receiving ~Dolphin Therapy~ have shown the Dolphins blasting cancerous cells, glands or tumors with sonar. These children appear to receive deep soul healing, and are often much more at peace with their own, eventual ~transition~ as a result of their time spent with these magnificent creatures.

Is this because the Dolphin is able to communicate Soul to Soul to these children, unconditional love, peace and ultimately, spiritual healing? Though this may never be gauged ~scientifically,~ the results of the studies would appear to point to the fact that "something" truly remarkable and healing (at least on a soul level) occurs.

***Dolphin Totem will swim beside one who has the Soul of a Healer. The manifestation in which the healing takes place may be physical, emotional, mental or spiritual. Yet in whatever form this innate ability to heal Others expresses itself, one who has Dolphin beside him/her, will be compelled to be of assistance to their fellow Earth dwellers.

Because of the ability and drive to Heal the wounds and suffering of all Life, these individuals will often be found in the professions of physician, nurse, therapist, psychologist, energy worker, aroma therapy/massage therapy, etc. Additionally, many involved in healing animals (such as veterinarians), will also have Dolphin as either Power Totem, or Theme/Mission Totem.

Until one who swims with Dolphin discovers this inherent healing ability, there will be a certain loss of direction to their life, as though they are floating aimlessly in a vast and tumultuous ocean. However, once this ~Soul Directive~ is uncovered, recognized and adhered to, the lost quality to these individuals transmutes into a powerful focus upon healing, aiding, and guiding their fellow Earth Travelers.***

Unconditional Love

Love is thought to be one of the strongest forces of the Cosmos, its energy capable of transcending all barriers, both material and non material, including those of Life and Death itself. Yet, what is this non-physical phenomena whose beauty is refracted as a myriad of Rays? And how is it experienced so clearly in the "physical realm" when Love itself is ~Pure Energy?~

Many philosophies view Love as a multifaceted light that is transmuted into separate Rays of Manifesting ranging from Love of Self to Love of ALL.

The Love of ALL is the Ray that is ALL encompassing, the Sun from whose blazing core Unconditional Love shines forth. Unconditional Love asks nothing in return for its radiance and warmth, but like an infinite waterfall, flows endlessly from an eternal/never ceasing Source. It sets no conditions or boundaries, neither limits nor confines, for it is simply, brilliantly . . . LOVE.

While wearing the Robe of Physical Life, we may find it challenging to express Unconditional Love, as so much of the "human experience" is subject to, and built upon, boundaries, limitations and conditions. Yet it is also an integral part of our Souls evolutionary process to learn to operate in the Earthwalk from a standpoint of Unconditional Love, although this will take many lifetimes to achieve. It is the ~Christ Consciousness~ or the ~Divine Within~ that lies within ALL of us and is expressed easily in the pure energy state of the soul prior to, and in between, physical incarnations, and only finds difficulty in expression or manifestation while that energy is encapsulated within flesh, blood and bone. We can bear witness to how Unconditional Love manifests itself by watching the Animals. Looking at "domesticated" animals such as dogs and cats, one may witness how that animal loves their human companion regardless of their physical looks, sexual preference or religious/ethnic or economic background, they just love.

When we can learn this lesson from our Animal Companions, as well as those in the wild and how they nurture and love their own offspring, we will have taken a large step closer to integrating the ~Divine Within.~

***One with Dolphin as Totem will have a loving heart that is capable of tremendous depth and awareness. Generally speaking, these individuals will enter their Life Path with an intuitive grasp and ability to feel and express Unconditional Love, yet they will encounter many situations along their Earthwalk that will challenge this ability to operate from the ~Christ Consciousness.~

These challenges are of course Lessons established to test, hone and perfect the ability to operate from a center of love. Consequently, some may become lost and embittered in the pain of the difficulties faced, not yet recognizing the opportunity for growth and increased compassion/sensitivity for the pain of others. Instead, the experiences may have been internalized such that mistrust may ultimately sour the clear waters of the soul.

If one with Dolphin soul then departs from that walk around the Sacred Hoop not having overcome these trials and tests, he/she will simply reincarnate to once more face the same challenges, until the Lessons have been truly absorbed.

Yet there is nothing more inspiring to the Human Consciousness, or as warming to the eternal spark of life, than to see one who has perfected this Lesson, for these individuals will leave an indelible impression upon the hearts and minds of ALL those who bear witness to the Light of Unconditional Love that shines from the center of that Soul.***

Compassion

From ancient times, tales have been handed down from the Ancestors, of Dolphins saving the lives of two-leggeds cast adrift at sea. Many a sailor lost in shark infested waters, has been known to find himself surrounded by a pod of protective Dolphins, and ultimately rescued, by being carried safely to land.

What motivates such displays of apparent protectiveness toward a species that has been responsible for slaughtering hundreds of thousands of these intelligent and wise creatures? Is it merely chance or happenstance, or is there a deep underlying thread of compassion that exists within our brothers and sisters of the sea?

Certainly, to watch these beautiful mammals with physically or mentally challenged children, there appears to be an intrinsic tenderness and genuine compassion. And as Dolphins are known to have active intelligence stemming from a brain that is larger than the human brain, with a frontal lobe (the area of the brain attributed to deductive reasoning, logic and possibly psychic abilities) covering a greater area, one would gather their actions are not only rooted in instinctual response, but in the understanding of the challenges their two legged companions may be facing, and accompanying thought as to what their own actions toward these individuals should be.

***Like their Animal Totem, Dolphin Soul individuals will have a deeply rooted sense of compassion for their fellow earth travelers.

As they begin their life as a youngster, these individuals will feel deeply for those who are underprivileged or are otherwise in need, and the Dolphin Soul will thus feel compelled to offer aid in whatever form they can contribute.

While this compassion will continue through their journey around the Sacred Hoop, these souls must learn the distinction between compassion that can genuinely assist another, and taking on another`s pain for them. While the former is a true blessing and can lead these individuals to make a worthy contribution where there is a genuine need, they must also experience the lessons that come with the later . . . to realize that they are not here to soak up ALL the worlds woes like a ever willing sponge.

Dolphin individuals are here to provide the guidance, compassion, love and support to their fellow travelers, not to take another`s lessons from them. And therein lies the greatest challenge for these sensitive souls. Due to this challenge, these individuals may often experience a bit of a "Christ Complex" feeling driven to take the burden of pain from others to save those individuals from feeling the pain themselves. This often manifests itself in the form of the one who swims with Dolphin taking in partners with chemical or alcohol dependency issues, or other debilitating conditions, with the firm belief they can heal that wounded soul.

Yet neither the Dolphin soul, nor the one for whom they are absorbing the pain, is ultimately served by such actions, as we are ALL here to walk our own Path, and no other soul can do this for us. Of course, this is ALL a part of the lesson for one with Dolphin Totem, as often these experiences end in great emotional pain which reinforces the lesson of achieving a requisite amount of detachment, or that one can only help another who desires to help him/her Self.***

Breath/Universal Harmony

The Dolphin is a truly amazing mammal that dwells simultaneously within two ~realms,~ one of water (emotions/soul) and one of air (intelligence/mind). When we look at creatures such as these that have dual existence, from an Earth Medicine perspective, it is very significant as we consider the lessons that these Totems have to teach us.

Many creation legends hold that ALL life sprang from the Sea and that the Ocean is our Grandmother. Additionally, from watching Dolphin we see him/her existing in the two environments that we, as two-leggeds, must have in order to survive . . . water and air.

Native Americans understand that ALL life has rhythm. The oceans waters are the life blood of the Mother, the incoming and receding tides her breath. By watching Her cycles of life, death and rebirth, we understand that everything we encounter has a purpose, and that to live in Rhythm and Harmony with ALL Life, is to align ourselves with our Mother and the Divine Plan of the ~Great Mystery.~ Thus, the breath of the dolphin, who lives in the ocean yet must surface for air in order to survive, teaches us the importance of this rhythm and the necessity of breath.

***The Medicine of Dolphin Totem is Universal Harmony, thus by observing the ebb and flow of the Ocean tides, Dolphin Soul recognizes the rhythm of ALL Life and may become One with his/her environment. As mentioned earlier, Dolphin is a mammal of two worlds one of water and the other of air. By examining these two realms of ~Being~ a clearer message may arrive as to the true Role and Medicine of Dolphin Spirit.

Water is necessary for ALL life to exist. This is not only true for we of the two-leggeds, it is also true for our animal brothers and sisters, the plants, flowers and Standing People (trees), indeed ALL Life needs water in order to thrive and continue the cycle of physical life.

Yet there is more here than the literal interpretation, as in Earth Medicine, Water also represents our Soul and Emotional Self. Thus, for an individual who has Dolphin as their Totem, a strong spiritual foundation and connection is key to their progression along the Earthwalk, an essential component that is as necessary to the Dolphin individual as Water is for the physical body to maintain Life.

Emotions will also be a very deep and a predominant feature of the Dolphin persons Journey along the Red Road, both in terms of experiencing and acknowledging their emotions, and in learning to integrate them so that they do not overwhelm. Remember, the Dolphin must come up for air, and herein lies the challenge, for Air in Earth Medicine represents the Intellect or Higher Mind. Thus, there is the need for these souls to learn an adequate level of detachment from the pain and suffering of others so that they will be able to assist those in need, without being pulled under by pain that is not their own to carry. If they do not learn and absorb this crucial lesson, then the Dolphin individual risks being pulled under by tumultuous waters and drowned.

Yet once Dolphin Soul has learned the need and process of rhythm between diving into the depths of the spirit and emotions, and surfacing for the requisite air (detachment), then they will harness the Medicine of Universal Harmony, and breathe fresh Air into the vast Waters of the Human Experience, bringing depth, compassion and wisdom to share with ALL.

Sensitivity

Like ALL members of the Dolphin & Whale family, the Bottlenose Dolphin is highly a intelligent and sensitive creature, with a perception and awareness that is astounding.

The care that these awesome creatures exhibit toward their offspring and to the sick and injured members of the pod, as well as the dedication to ALL ~pod~ members, goes far beyond the explanation of mere biology alone, and seems indicative of a heightened sense of spirituality and genuine caring.

posted March 27, 2008 04:49 PM              

Globe Amaranth Tea

Globe Amaranth originally grows in the tropics. Globe Amaranth Tea is resistant to dry heat but not to cold. It also grows in neutral soil which is both porous and fertile. In addition, Globe Amaranth is an annual herbaceous plant. Globe Amaranth Tea also has a faint smell of pure fragrance. Globe Amaranth Tea is known to prevent aging thus it is good for the skin. Best taken without mixing other tea.

Other names:
Qian Ri Hong, Red Globe Amaranth Flower, Thousand Days Red, Wan Nian Hong (Ten Thousand Years Red)

Taste:
Wweet, mellow and refreshing taste with a pure and fresh and quietly elegant fragrance.

Appearance:
The shape of the flowers is even and complete and the colour purplish red.

Origin:
China

Brewing Guide:
Rinse tea cup and teapot with hot water. Use about 2 teaspoons for every 500ml of water. Infuse in hot water at 90°c (194°F) to 95°c (203°F) for 2 to 4 minutes for the first and second brewing. Gradually increase steeping time and temperature for subsequent brewing.

posted March 27, 2008 05:21 PM              

Amaranth oil application for coronary heart disease and hypertension

Amaranth is defined as a "never-fading flower" in Greek. Various Amaranthus species were grown by the Aztecs 5,000 to 6,000 years ago, prior to the disruption of the South American civilization by the Spanish conquistadors. Both the grain amaranth and leaves are utilized for use for human as well as for animal food [10]. The nutritional value of amaranth has been extensively studied [11-14]. Grain amaranth has higher protein than other cereal grains and has significantly higher lysine content [15,16]. It has been shown that amaranth leaves are an excellent source of protein, with its maximal accumulation in the blossoming phase [17] (17.2–32.6% from dry weight for varius samples).

Amaranth grain consists of 6 to 9% of oil which is higher than most other cereals. Amaranth oil contains approximately 77% unsaturated fatty acids and is high in linoleic acid, which is necessary for human nutrition. The lipid fraction is unique due to the high squalene content. Detailed studies on amaranth grain oil have been researched further in the last 2–3 decades [18-21]. Vegetable amaranth has received significantly less research attention than grain amaranth. However, it has been rated considerably higher in minerals, such as calcium, iron, phosphorous [22,23] and caretonoids [24] than most vegetables. Pharmacological properties of different amaranth species also have been investigated. It was determined that Amaranth paniculatus and Amaranth cruentus are good sources of flavanoids, especially for rutin, which are mostly produced in the stage of blossoming [25]. Usage of amaranth as livestock feed indicated relatively high protein qualities [26-28].

(my comment ~ Linus Pauling has shown that hi dosages of vitamin c, combined with lyseine, constitute a valid cure for heart disease.)

clinical studies with amaranth (detailed on the website)

Evaluation of the dynamics of the clinical indices during diet therapy with the inclusion of amaranth oil
The diet therapy with amaranth oil contributed to the decrease or disappearance of headaches, weakness, increased fatigability, shortness of breath during a physical activity, edema of legs toward the evening hours and feeling of intermission of heart function in most patients.

The positive dynamics on electrocardiograms were observed in 40–50% of patients and were displayed by rhythm normalization (disappearance of sinus tachycardia, bradycardia, single ventricular and supraventricular extrasystole), decrease in the intensity of the signs of coronary deficiency (which was evident by the change in the interval S-T and wave T).

Results given in Table 7 shows that the level of systolic arterial pressure was decreased by 18%, 19%, and 21% in the course of the treatment in patients of the 1st , 2nd and 3rd of the main group and the groups of comparison – by 18%, diastolic – by 14%, 15%, 19% and by 17%. In addition, heart rate in the course of the treatment tended to decrease in patients of all the groups.

The degree of decrease in excess body weight in the course of the treatment of the patients in the main groups and the groups of comparison amounted to 6.5%, 6.2%, 5.1% and 6.1%. The average daily loss of body weight for the patients of the main groups and the groups of comparison was equal to 304 g, 348 g, 219 g and 271 g, accordingly.

Conclusion

1. The inclusion of amaranth oil in the diet has a beneficial action upon the clinical presentation of Coronary Heart Disease and Hypertension. Its beneficial action is seen best when used at a dose of 18 ml per day.

2. Amaranth oil decreases the amount of total cholesterol, triglycerides, LDL and VLDL significantly. The concentration-dependent cholesterol lowering effect of characterizing amaranth oil has been proven.

3. The inclusion of amaranth oil in the diet contributes to an increase in the concentration of polyunsaturated fatty acids, particularly, long-chain acid of omega 3 families in patients suffering from hypertension and coronary heart disease.

4. Our studies indicate that Amaranth oil can be considered as an effective natural antioxidant supplement capable of protecting cellular membranes against oxidative damage.

posted April 03, 2008 06:42 AM              

Oh happy day!