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Memorial Day we are reminded of the Americans who fought bravely so that we might enjoy the freedoms we as Americans share. It appears by this writer that many of the youth of today, have lost a couple of words that Memorial Day, reminds some of us older Baby Boomers. The words "Honor" and "Respect".
Through groups like "The Good Knight Campaign" and programs like "Computer's for Youth" and it's many volunteers, we can help teach those two words. The first week of the Computer's for Youth program, 22 computer system went to community centers and churches. We have received a number of request to join the program by groups in various towns and cities. Through the corporate entities donations this week another 34 systems will be available. That will bring our current total nearly 100 and growing!
We wish to thank, Savannah River Site (DOE), Avondale Mills in Graniteville SC and Music For A Song in Atlanta, Ga. for their support. We appreciate you our readers, giving them your support!!
Americans helping Americans grow!!
Read about our Computers For Youth program!
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LightStream is Proud to provide our readers with a column by Rebekah Dunlap. Rebekah is author of Breakthrough and Rainbow Connection YOU ARE NOT ALONE Excerpt from Story of A Clam Rebekah Alezander Dunlap and John M. Templeton
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Notes and Thoughts By W. G. Black Ph.D.
- Founder of Gakati'yi
Whitley's Guest: Enlightenment by Surprise
A few days ago a book was presented to me, and today, May 23, I was privileged to read it. The
virtues of the book are not in length or size...it is 105 pages in length, but there is more than enough
between its covers to expand consciousness, to assist in awakening, to grow quickly and profoundly and
to deal with issues and questions which we do not always find easy or our favorite matters to ponder.
Whitley Strieber is calling it simply the Key. I agree. It can be "the key" to many things which may
be on the Main Menu which we typically call "the future."
"At three o'clock in the morning of June 6, 1998, Whitley Strieber was awakened by somebody
knocking on his hotel room door. A man came in, and everything he said was new."
The long conversation which followed is now in book form. I think it holds much transformative
potential for us as individuals, as a race and as a planet. It holds so much potential that I hope to
interest you in becoming involved in studying it and sharing it with others. So, what is the excitement all
about since we have so many "New Age Operator's Manuals" already?
Dr. Jose' Stevens of Santa Fe, New Mexico, once said in his newsletter: "It is time for the Old Souls
to gather if we are to avoid the police state into which we are now going." How true that is! So part of
the excitement is that Whitley's Guest stated some truths in Old Soul form which are so clear, so cogent
and so relevant that it's refreshing and very stimulating.
He had wonderful ways of expressing the Oneness of Mankind. For example, Whitley says,
The transformation of our world into a place of compassion is at the core of the
Key. Compassion would appear to be the essential ingredient in forming a completely
new form of society. But, it is not obvious that the conventional definition of
compassion--that it is a sort of vague acceptance of the ill-will and mistakes of
others--will work. Instead, the master demands a much more rigorous sort of
compassion. This compassion is not passive at all. It proactively seeks what others
need the most and gives it to them. The personal morality he advocates--'each of you
is entirely responsible for all the others'--translates into a beautiful vision of a new
social order.
"In such a world, it is everybody's duty and delight to find what every other they come
into contact with needs most from them, and give it to them."
The operative word is 'delight.' There is extraordinary joy in living like this.
Putting off the chains of judgment and blame is an amazing feeling. And it isn't as if
one must give gold to the thief. Rather give him what will raise him from his habit of
thievery. [We are about to go through the effects of deep and serious 'gold thievery' as the consequences of the last
several years' activity in gold futures becomes known and fully conscious.]
Whitley asks, "How would we be compassionate toward--say--Hitler?
His Guest replies. "In a culture of compassion, Hitler would never have emerged as a
leader. Those around him would have seen his suffering and alleviated it when he was
still young. Compassion emerges out of love of one for all. It is active and has the
courage to intervene. A culture of blame is passive. It waits, then slaps. When the
culture of blame punished the Germans for World War One, it evoked the monster that
has kept you bound to the earth at a time when you need to be born into the higher
world. All you need to know of compassion was laid down in the Christian gospels.
Now you have evolved to the point that you can enact this teaching."
What is the most important thing that Christ said? Do unto others?
That was first said in the western traditions by Rabbi Hillel. The most important thing
that Christ said was 'be as the lilies of the field.' It is the message for the next
millennium. You are going to return to the wild bearing the wisdom of history in your
memories. Your surrender to earth will be your ascension to heaven.
On page 69 the subject of despair and the future is entered into with much depth.
The Guest states that there is within humans "a powerful death-urge." Whitley asks,
"What is this death-wish? How does it work?"
People give up on themselves. They do it deep down inside, in places that the
elemental mind, that is contained in the brain, cannot access, places that remember all
lives. They do this when they see themselves committing the same errors that they
have returned to correct. When they give up on ascension, they devote themselves to
the acquisition of material. But what does this really mean--that they can be near
coveted objects while they are in the physical? The obsession with material is a
symptom of despair.
The rich are in despair of themselves?
Most.
But they run the world.
Which is why so many human institutions are so destructive. Remember the Eye of the
Needle? A rich man may pass through the Eye of the Needle if he uses his wealth to
enrich the world. Those who cling to their wealth are dying souls.
I hope that these passages are sufficient to stimulate you to seek "the rest of the
story." So many important areas relevant to our time now are discussed with very
positive, relevant and believable solutions. For example, the Guest indicates the
importance of Mass Prayer, a "lost science of communication," for our future and
for changing the destructive aspects of our world. John Randolph Price, Oprah
Winfrey and Art Bell have all conducted experiments in the power of mass prayer. He is relentless in saying that we must know that the Kingdom of Heaven is WITHIN
us...that we must find it, discover it, acknowledge it and express it. The Guest has
much to say about secrecy, how destructive it is, that it must be changed, and he
discusses solutions for secrecy. There is much interesting, fascinating material
about communication with what we call , 'the dead.' The life and work of John
Edward can be seen as the "wave of the future," and it will become more and more
average and normal for us to communicate in that way.
I hope that you follow the path of growth that Whitley Strieber, the Courageous Veil
Lifter, is providing through his latest publication, the Key.
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Donna McGrath is a licensed Medical Technologist, and performed PH.D. level research as a Molecular Biologist at the NIH. Donna will provide you with the most accurate and up-to-date information on better health! Healthful HintsBy Donna McGrath, M.T. (ASCP), M.S., C.H.T., D.D. Alternative Treatments to Ritalin for Attention Deficit DisorderAttention Deficit Disorder (ADD) is the name given to a set of symptoms which effects an astounding 9-10 % of all school aged children in this country. This behavioral “syndrome” can be associated with hyperactivity symptoms (ADHD) or without hyper-actively (ADD). ADD is said to possibly be caused by a number of reasons including reactions to preservatives, dyes and salicylates in food. These substances may throw off the brain chemistry producing undesirable mood changes. A low-protein diet may also cause the problem, as well as, unseen/unknown psychological factors which may be occurring in the home, such as lack of attention by the parents or various psychological fears that the child may be experiencing. My point is that there is not a single identifiable “cause” of ADD. Other professionals contend that ADD is simply a diagnosis aimed at forcing children to behave in a narrowly defined manner so that they can be easily managed at school. In his book, Myth of the ADD Child, Thomas Armstrong, PH.D. claims that the condition has been radically over-diagnosed and over-treated. I tend to agree with him wholeheartedly. A similar viewpoint is held by Peter Braggin, M.D., author of Toxic Psychiatry and the War against Children. If your child has recently been diagnosed with ADD, I encourage you to research the subject fully before allowing your child to be subjected to any type of drug or therapy which is not natural. Possibly a combination of counseling and/or homeopathic or nutritional/ environmental changes will be effective in handling the symptoms. Symptoms of ADDMajor identifying symptoms of ADD include lack of concentration, lack of attentiveness, continuous brain chatter, difficulty in managing time and completing tasks, and procrastination. Although the child is “labeled” as having a learning disability, the child is often of above-average intelligence and is also highly creative. Symptoms of ADHDSymptoms of attention deficit hyperactive disorder, (ADHD), are more obvious than ADD. Temper tantrums, a tendency to disturb other children, hyperactive, impulsive, daring, unpredictable behavior, and disruptiveness in the classroom are obvious signs of ADHD. Conventional Therapy - Ritalin For being a “syndrome” with unknown origin, ADD and ADHD are being diagnosed in epidemic proportions. Stimulant medications such as Ritalin, Dexedrine and Cylert are the standard recommended amphetamine-like medications given and their prescription rate has quadrupled since 1988. The number of children diagnosed with ADD is now 4 million and rising. The company that manufactures Ritalin attributes the surge in ADD to “heightened public awareness”. However, it should be noted that the company’s own marketing departments have done much to create this “heightened public awareness” in order to increase drug sales. Although Ritalin helps decrease some of the symptoms of non-attentiveness and helps some children to focus, be aware that 25-40% do not respond. Commonly seen side effects include loss of appetite, nervousness, insomnia, nervous facial tics, and short-term growth retardation. Some patients also report stomachaches, high blood pressure, headaches, and involuntary muscle movements. Flower Essence Therapy Flower essences work by affecting the emotional root cause of the dis-ease. In the case of ADD, the main area of concern is that the child is not focusing on his/her school work. The child is often very creative and intelligent. Could it be that the child is simply bored by school and a daydreamer ?. Could the child simply be using his/her right brain more than the left brain and be a talented artist. Could she/he not be strong or interested in the left-brain analytical studies which are stressed in our highly technological schools of today? The Bach flower essence Clematis helps the dreamer, intuitive, artistic types to be more grounded, in their body, and focused. 1-2 drops in water or juice in the morning helps tremendously. Also combining this with the essence with 1-2 drops of Aspen to overcome fear of the unknown has helped. In one case, a highly creative boy of seven was being treated with Ritalin. His mother, a naturopathic physician, weened him off of the drug, while slowly treating him with the two above essences for a period of 15 days. The problem was that his family was planning to move to a new location. He was afraid of the unknown (Aspen) and trying to escape the situation by being out of his body (Clematis). The boy’s mother continued to use the remedies after the move for about a month. He is now focused and doing well in his new school. Natural Remedies Herbs which are effective against the hyperactive effects of ADHD are catnip, skullcap, hops, valerian root, (causes drowsiness), and kava kava (increases sociability and decreases anxiety). Gingko biloba helps to increase mental focus and clarity. An excellent product from Nature’s Plus is Pedi-Active A.D.D. This product contains phosphatidylserine and phosphatidylcholine and phosphatidylethanolimine, as well as DMAE. These ingredients help aid transmission of nerve impulses in the brain. Another great product is EFA Attention Formula from Health from the Sun. This contains essential fatty acids vitamins and minerals and ayervedic herbs which support normal brain and nerve function.
Two additional references that I would like to cite here are Prescriptional for Nutritional Healing by the Balches and Ritalin Free Kids by the Ullmans. The latter is an excellent guide for treating ADD using a traditional homeopathic approach. Each person is treated in a holistic way and the specific symptoms of each individual are taken into account during a lengthy case history. A specific remedy is then administered. This book contains many excellent case histories and miraculous recoveries of very hyperactive children and adults with ADD. Many thanks again to Mel and Alice Ray Minitor for hosting an unexpected “Healing the Healer” retreat. The trip to “The Promised Land” was a well-needed rest for me. Much Love, Light and Blessings to all as you explore your respective healing paths. Donna McGrath It has seems incredible that I have only received a few questions since I have been writing this column. Please send any specific questions or comments to me via e-mail at dawnawolfe@yahoo.com. Thanks very much and I hope to hear from you soon. Copyright 2001 by Donna McGrath |
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The complete Allan Handelman Show episode with Dannion Brinkley is
posted on MP3.com in Hi-Fi and Lo-Fi streaming. Be
sure to check out the link to Allan's page where there
are pictures of Dannion in the studio.
http://www.mp3.com/stations/AlHandelman-10-29-00 It is your connection
to these links that help keep them available!. (Click on Image to listen)
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What's This Fool Thinking of This Week by Dannion Brinkley
Reflections:
-BonnieJ.Ryan
I am winding up my first year of teaching and it is a bittersweet moment. I look forward to the end of school as eagerly as the students, and yet I am already feeling pangs of separation from “my” third graders. I love the way they swarm around me every morning eager to share the exciting bits and pieces of their lives. “Missuz Ryan, Missuz Ryan…Oh, Oh…Missuz Ryan!”
They call me “teacher” then they take my hand and share their world with me, opening windows of wonder. We have shared laughter, tears, and hugs. We have talked about everything you can imagine…and some things you might not imagine! We have worked and played… together. We have solved problems…together. We have grown by leaps and bounds…together. We have created a community. Friendships are everything in third grade!
I came to teaching in the middle of my life…after thirty years as a nurse caring for the sick and elderly and dying. Perhaps that is why I am overcome with the sheer joy of being surrounded by children who are so vibrantly alive! After spending most of my life caring, attending and sharing the end of the journey…helping people die, I now have the incredible privilege of helping children begin their journey…the awesome task of helping our young ones learn to live!
I believe that education changes lives. Nelson Mandela wrote in his autobiography, “When I was seven, my father decided to give me something he had never enjoyed – an education. Ever since then, I have been able to appreciate the value of reading and lifelong learning.”
I believe that one person can make a difference. If there is just one child that needs the particular gifts that I bring to teaching, then all of the preparation, all of the energy and all of the time that I have devoted to becoming a teacher will be worth the effort. Who knows, perhaps one of my students will someday become the leader that the world needs.
In the meantime, I share the joy of Anne Sullivan who wrote, “My heart is singing for joy this morning. A miracle has happened! The light of understanding has shone upon my little pupil’s mind, and behold, all things are changed.”
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(Click on the Quest to hear) If you are a Art Bell Fan, You will love The Quest
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Once St. Augustine was asked, "What does love look like?" He answered: "It has hands to help others. It has feet to hasten to the poor and needy. It has eyes to see misery and want. It has ears to hear the sighs and sorrow of the men. That is what love looks like." --St. Augustine
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Angelspeake By Barbara Mark & Trudy Griswold
Memorial Day In Memory Plaque Project Update --
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"Argue for your limitations, and sure enough, they're yours." --Richard Bach
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