The New Moon tonight

Justine Cooper · Post by **Justine Cooper** » Thu Oct 11, 2007 1:50 pm

From www.astrowisdom.com and the new moon in libra tonight:

Because Libra rules all forms of relating, it's worth beginning with the most important of all human relationships: our stewardship of this planet. Yes, this New Moon is the precursor to the Full Moon in Taurus, the celebration of our Earth Mother. So as the Moon waxes to fullness over these two weeks, start your day with a prayer of gratitude for the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the ground upon which we live, sleep, and work. After the prayer, recommit to being part of the solution to global warming by creating an action you can do that day to make your commitment a reality.

Once again, this year we all need to do very serious ritual work on this New Moon in Libra, the ruler of justice, negotiation, deep-listening, love, and caring for "the other." The expectation that violence is a part of life has become so widespread and unfortunately, so completely nurtured in our young through violent video games, gangsta rap, and TV. It's almost as if humans are giving permission to a belief system which goes something like this: If you don't like someone, or something they believe, well, just get rid of them. You think I am exaggerating? We now have countless incidents in schools and colleges where a gun-toting student has rampaged through classrooms or dorms: unfortunately, today there is news of yet another school shooting by a 14 year old. And any of you who live in major cities know that gang violence is continuing to plague our youth.

I was at a conference a couple of weeks ago on artificial intelligence. One of the presenters talked about engineering morality into AI systems, and actually said this, "We humans have become more moral over time. We don't engage in hand to hand combat like our ancestors did 2500 years ago." With my mouth agape I thought, no now we sit back and let governments participate in the death of thousands upon thousands of people in wars we never have to experience directly. Where is the morality in that? How much have we evolved at all?

It is time for each of us to come into relationship with all beings. Our congress needs to hear from us now. If we want to see an end to violence as a means to peacefulness, we have to demand it. NOW!

And yes, we must also look to ourselves. If our own lives are full of conflict and dis-ease, how can we possibly rail against those who wreak havoc on a global level? Look within, get active, and shower love locally; your actions and intentions will reverberate out like waves in a pond, shifting the entropic downward spiral we see happening all around us. ...for the rest go to their website!

Stephen Eisel · Post by **Stephen Eisel** » Thu Oct 11, 2007 3:54 pm

Buddha said: All things appear and disappear because of the concurrence of causes and conditions. Nothing ever exists entirely alone; everything is in relation to everything else.

Buddha said: All that we are is the result of what we have thought. If a man speaks or acts with an evil thought, pain follows him. If a man speaks or acts with a pure thought, happiness follows him, like a shadow that never leaves him.

These two quotes sum up the current condition of the world in my opinion.

Buddha said:Just as treasures are uncovered from the earth, so virtue appears from good deeds, and wisdom appears from a pure and peaceful mind. To walk safely through the maze of human life, one needs the light of wisdom and the guidance of virtue.

Weed hopper you are on your way

gooood post!

Justine Cooper · Post by **Justine Cooper** » Thu Oct 11, 2007 4:03 pm

am i a weed hopper?? dare i ask what that is???

we are all one. isn't that scary?

Stephen Eisel · Post by **Stephen Eisel** » Thu Oct 11, 2007 4:38 pm

Justine Cooper wrote:am i a weed hopper?? dare i ask what that is??? we are all one. isn't that scary?

I think that I am a bit older than you..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnGEX_x_FGY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCyJRXvPNRo

Stephen Eisel · Post by **Stephen Eisel** » Thu Oct 11, 2007 4:43 pm

The original term was grasshopper but we always called each other weedhoppers at Thai Boxing..

Justine Cooper · Post by **Justine Cooper** » Thu Oct 11, 2007 6:13 pm

I meant we are all One in the Universe, in reference to your buddah sayings. I never heard weed hopper before! Full moon link courtesy of Kathy of Goddess Blessed.

Stephen Eisel · Post by **Stephen Eisel** » Thu Oct 11, 2007 8:40 pm

Justine Cooper wrote:I meant we are all One in the Universe, in reference to your buddah sayings. I never heard weed hopper before! Full moon link courtesy of Kathy of Goddess Blessed.

I agree..