Coffee is something most people start their day with (or better said, for most people the day starts after they had their coffee). And that’s good. Coffee is one of the healthiest beverages you can drink, according to recent studies.
Eggs are considered as a powerful food. Ancient Taoists say that one of the few ways to rejuvenate your Jing (the force that keeps you healthy and young) is to eat eggs. Eggs are a very good source of inexpensive, high quality protein along with vitamin B2. They are rich sources of selenium, vitamin D, B6, B12 and minerals such as zinc, iron and copper.
Combine these 2 super ‘supplements’ and you get SUPER COFFEE that keeps you awake, concentrated, is full with nutrients, vitamins, rejuvenates your Jing and supercharges your energy. The best part is that it’s REALLY easy to make!
Making egg coffee requires just three ingredients:
How many videos, articles, research papers, documentaries, activists tried to warn us? How many options we had to prevent THIS? And some people still don’t even believe that the climate change is VERY real and CO2 levels are off the charts!
Well, ‘congratulations’ people, Earth has reached the point of no return!
According to a new update from the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, “it already seems safe to conclude that we won’t be seeing a monthly value below 400 ppm this year, or ever again for the indefinite future.” (source)
What’s so terrifying about this number? For several years now, scientists have been warning us that if atmospheric carbon were allowed to surpass 400 ppm (parts per million), it would mark a serious “milestone.” One from which we won’t be able to return in the time required to fix this mess.
Scripps notes that numbers are hovering around 401 parts per million!
So in light of that, here are some of climate change’s permanent effects:
Extinction. While difficult to estimate, extinction rates have accelerated to 1,000 times their rate before the existence of modern Homo sapiens. The World Wildlife Fund guesses 10,000 species could become extinct every year. Due to climate change, The Nature Conservancy suggests one fourth of Earth’s species could be on their way to extinction by 2050.
Food chain disruption. Nature has a system in which, if one thing is disrupted everything feels the shock. In the Arctic, for example, rising ocean temperatures are impacting the growth of sea algae, which in turn, deprives populations of zooplankton, cod, seals, and polar bears of vital nutrients. THIS is just one example of MANY! And with 10,000 species getting extinct every year it’s undeniably worse.
Ocean acidification and coral bleaching. The planet’s oceans are constantly absorbing excess CO2, causing their pH to decrease, literally acidifying the water.
Rising sea levels. By 2100, approximately 13 million people in the US are projected to lose their homes due to rising sea levels. In some parts of the world, such as the Pacific Ocean, that’s already started to happen.
Pollution in cities, health problems. With higher levels of CO2 everything and everywhere gets more polluted. This CO2 pollution causes health problems for anyone who needs air to survive. CO2 levels will get so high that we’ll have to wear masks, all the time!
New humanity. We’ll have to evolve in a certain way so we can survive in this polluted environment. So get ready for transhumanism and merging your body with a robot!
And all of this could have been avoided if people reduced driving their freakin’ cars for just a tiny little bit and drive a bike. Or if the majority of the world stopped supporting the meat industry. Or save on electricity. Or save on water. Or reduce the number of factories. Reduce warfare. Or plant more trees… but it was easier to blame than take an action.
If there’s an inkling of a silver lining here, it’s that scary numbers could scare people into action. If not, than we deserve to be extinct, or robots, or leave this beautiful planet and find a different ‘piece of rock’ to ruin.
You’ve probably read something like “NASA Just Updated The Zodiac Signs For The First Time In Over 2,000 Years” or “Your Astrological Sign Has Shifted” which of course, is not true! (NASA?! Really?! NASA doesn’t care about the zodiac!)
“We didn’t change any Zodiac signs, we just did the math,” stated Dwayne Brown, a NASA spokesperson in an exclusive report by Gizmodo.
“The Space Place article was about how astrology is not astronomy, how it was a relic of ancient history, and pointed out the science and math that did come from observations of the night sky.”
Deborah Houlding, a well respected astrologer, researcher, writer and teacher amongst the global astrological community, is an avid activist about this topic and the nonsense that surrounds it!
She says that this false assumption is spawned from the misinterpretation of 4 elements: the ecliptic; the zodiac; the constellations; the moving axis of the earth;
Because most people don’t understand these 4 elements and how they interact, they make unreasonable assumptions that twist the truth of reality.
Most people don’t even know what the zodiac is.
Here we gonna try to explain everything, as simply as possible, easy to be understood!
What are constellations really?
The constellations are patterns we’ve assigned to groups of stars that have nothing to do with each other in reality.
The stars in one group are light years apart from each other.
But because it’s easier to measure the position of earth around the sun with some kind of external parameters, we’ve created patterns to guide us.
The patterns we’ve assigned to these groups of stars are what we call constellations. (it derives from the Latin con, ‘together’ + stellas, ‘stars’)
The signs derived from these patterns, constellations. However, a constellation is not a sign!
A sign communicates information while a constellation is a visible pattern.
What is The Ecliptic?
The ecliptic is a line of constellations around the sun.
The red line shows the ecliptic;
Because the earth orbits the sun we perceive a different constellation behind our sun each month.
There are originally 13 constellations along this line. However, they are different in shape and size.
Because it’s easier to divide 1 year into 12 parts instead of 13, astrologists wanted to remove one constellation from the ecliptic. One of these 13 constellations which was the smallest was left out.
That’s why we have 12 months and 4 seasons. It’s easier to calculate like this.
The original astrological zodiac was used to measure the time of the year instead of predicting who you’ll meet this week.
What is The Zodiac?
The zodiac astrologers use today is derived from this astronomical measurement of the year.
One part of the zodiac is “The Tropical Zodiac” (the one you most likely obtained your sign from) determined by the position of the sun referenced against the position of the Earth’s equator; simply said, it’s looking at the seasons of Earth.
The other is “The Sidereal Zodiac” determined by the position of the sun referenced against the star background.
Both the tropical and sidereal zodiacs present consistent systems. Just as different languages can have their own grammatical rules that don’t apply to each other and yet still lead to the effective communication of information.
The one is looking from the sun towards earth, the other is looking from the sun towards other stars. They complete each other.
Now here comes the tricky part that confused a lot of people.
The earth has an axis, in reference to the sun it’s tilted 23 and a half degrees.
This is why, as the earth orbits around the sun it seems that the sun is going above the equator, the day is getting longer; and below the equator the day is getting smaller. This is why there are seasons, equinoxes and solstices.
However, the axis of the earth rotates too. Very slowly, 1 degree shift every 72 years, but accumulated with time it makes a significant difference.
Because of this rotation, the sun seems to be slightly off from the starting constellation of the ecliptic, each year. For us, observing from earth, it seems that the constellations are rotating. In reality, the axis of the earth is rotating.
It makes a full circle each 26,000 years and many cultures believe that this marks the end of one civilization and beginning of another.
Spring is always considered a start. Spring starts when the sun begins ‘climbing’ up to the equator.
2000 years ago people decided to make this the starting point of measurement through the zodiac. At that time the sun was facing the Aries constellation. That’s why it is called the ‘zero degree’, or ‘0° Aries’, because Aries is considered the first of the twelve signs of the zodiac.
However, because of the rotation of the earth’s axis the sun is not facing Aries anymore when the spring starts. It has ‘shifted’ more to the constellation of Pisces and it will keep ‘shifting’ through all the constellations, making a return to Aries each 26,000 years, and so on.
But your zodiac sign is NOT shifting!
It’s just the position of the sun in reference to the constellations at a certain season.
By the tropical zodiac Aries is the beginning of spring, no matter what constellation spring starts with. Aries communicates the archetype of spring.
And you’ll probably think ‘but doesn’t the fact that the axis moves means the seasons will change too?’ And it’s pretty smart to think like this. People thought of this too when they were creating the calendar.
Each day, our calendar is gradually ‘precessing’ in time by 0.008 seconds to keep up with the new locations of the equinoxes and solstices so no matter where we are in the precession cycle ,winter will always happen in December, and Summer in June. Our calendar keeps up with the axis cycle.
By the sidereal zodiac the Aries constellation stays the same. The constellations don’t change positions between themselves.
The confusion comes when we link the 2 zodiacs with each other. It’s like putting grammatical rules, that don’t apply, from one language to another.
For the one zodiac the variables are the sun and the equator of the earth. For the other are the sun and the star background. The signs can shift ONLY if a zodiac measures these 3 variables together: the sun, the equator of the earth and the constellations. And that’s NOT the case!
There are 12 zodiac signs:
The other false assumption which says there are 13 signs comes from the fact that there are 13 original constellations on the ecliptic.
First of all, that’s a hit to the sidereal zodiac not the tropical zodiac which cares about the seasons of earth (and most people obtain their signs from it).
Second, the constellation is small enough so astrologers removed it from the measuring system, or better said, they’ve overlaid it with its neighboring constellations. They still consider those stars, the pattern is just removed.
Third, every constellation is shortened or lengthened in some way to fit the 12 aspects of the measuring system. They are just imaginary patterns to help us measure the movement of earth in reference to the sun.
It’s not that the constellations have changed, people just want to split 12 and 13 on the same ‘ruler’.
Think like this, if you had a bucket with 1l of water, and suddenly the measuring system changed so 1 litter is 3 litters now, you will have a bucket with 3l of water. But, in reality you won’t have any more water molecules than you had before.
In reality, the activity of the stars is exactly the same. And that’s what sidereal astrologers measure.
Conclusion:
People took all of this and linked it with the fact that the sun is ‘drifting’ because of the movement of earth’s axis and created an unreasonable assumption.
The 13 signs of the ecliptic and the slow shifting of the starting constellation, have nothing to do with each other nor with the 2 zodiac systems.
Across history, many cultures and civilizations created different kind of zodiac signs. Some people used the seasons and some the constellations to create their signs.
The Celtic Zodiac has 13 signs; The Mayan Zodiac has 19 signs; most of the other have 12 like the one we use.
But the earth circles the sun always at the same pace. The seasons are the same. My point is, even if the ‘ruler’ which we measure a revolution around the sun with changes, what we measure doesn’t change.
Even if someone updates the zodiac signs, you will remain as unique as the time you were born at!
Up until now, we knew about the 5 steps in the “Hierarchy of Needs”. But there is a 6th secret layer, on top of all the others, that was never published. It makes things so much clearer about our role in life! (and no, it’s not “Internet Connection”)
The first level are “Physical Needs” like air, water, food, warmth… and if those are not met everything else falls off.
The second level is “Safety” meaning that, after we make sure we’ve acquired our basic needs, we seek security of our body, of resources, property, morality, family, health… after these are met we climb to the third level.
The third level is “Belonging”. We seek to belong, we crave for friendship, love, intimacy, sense of connection with others. After we establish belonging, the center point of our motivational drive climbs one level higher.
The fourth level is “Self Esteem”. We seek achievement in various areas of the community, we crave for confidence and respect. This is where most people get stuck, driven by their egoic nature, forever trying to satisfy their need for respect like filling up a black hole. The ones who manage to establish a solid structure of self esteem inside themselves, ascend to the next level.
The fifth level is “Self Actualization” and most people consider it to be the highest layer. After establishing a solid structure of basic needs, safety, belonging and self esteem, we seek to find ‘Who we really are?’. We dive deep into our self and hunt for our truth. We seek creativity, spontaneity, we have lack of prejudices and we accept the facts of the world as they are. We try to know ourselves, to master ourselves, to elevate ourselves.
For many years people believed that that’s it. That’s where the hierarchy ends. But they were wrong!
Abraham Maslow had another piece of this puzzle that he never made public. He passed away before publishing the complete “Hierarchy Of Needs” which had 6 levels.
Without further ado, the sixth step is “Self Transcendence”
Not an elevation of the self, but a subverting of it.
This takes us to different perspectives on human psychology itself. Achieving self actualization means resting comfortably inside the boundaries of human psychology, accomplishing what is knowable and testable, while self transcendence means pushing beyond them.
Whether through spiritual meditation, self denial, or more recently through technological means, challenging the definition of consciousness to expand into new areas of knowledge, beyond self knowledge, may be the ultimate stage of human development.
Transcending oneself is similar to what advanced meditators tend to describe. When they reach that ascended state they report being ‘everything and nothing at the same time’. This is one way to go with this.
Another, more technological path toward self transcendence is the singularity, an event in which human biology and computers become one. This is an opportunity to literally overcome our present physical limitations.
Overcoming the narrow confines of the self may be as simple as giving yourself over to others: their dreams, their goals, their passions. And by doing so, you become one with them.
Whichever way we choose, it seems that our journey doesn’t end with ‘knowing thyself’ but there is a lot more to embark toward.
After we discover our truth, we need to transcend with it. We are like a source for this unique essence. We pour our purpose into The Universe and we need to find ways to transcend without neglecting it.
However, what awaits us then, is as mysterious as The Universe and its vastness.
Did you know that there is a plant which can save you from unwanted pests?
Spiders, mice and other insects can be a real problem. However, if you get yourself a Peppermint Plant it’ll keep away all of those pests you hate. The best thing is, it will do it in a natural way and you won’t have to use any harmful chemicals!
An added plus is how easy this plant is to care for, regardless if you’re growing it indoor or outdoor.
Peppermint comes essentially in two popular varieties; black or white. Black peppermint has darker leaves and tends to have a stronger scent, whereas white peppermint is lighter both in color and aroma.
Regardless of what type you choose, make sure you give your mint plenty of water and drainage. Peppermint also enjoys partial to full sunlight so don’t be afraid to give your mint some extra sunshine!
Now that you know how to take care of your plant let’s see what other benefits it’ll give you:
– Like mentioned previously, it will repel spiders, mice and other unwanted pests;
[Pro-tip: Make a water and essential peppermint oil spray to keep other critters out of any places you want. We recommend using 9 parts water and 1 part oil]
– It can keep you and your pets free from fleas. Just take a couple sprigs of peppermint and place them into a bag or pillow;
– It can make you healthier. Peppermint has a surprising amount of medicinal benefits, making it one of the most helpful plants for not only your home, but also for your health. If your stomach is feeling upset, try drinking some herbal peppermint tea;
– For those of you suffering from stuffy sinuses, boil some water and fresh mint leaves together, this minty steam can help clear your congestion;
The technique of applying pressure on particular parts of your body is called “Acupressure”.
Acupuncture is similar to Acupressure but it uses needles. Acupressure is an ancient healing method that uses nothing more but the pressure of your hands. It nurtures both the body and the spirit. It’s a part of Traditional Chinese Medicine or TCM for over 2,500 years!
There is a really powerful point on the human body acupressure refers to as CV 17! This point is an incredible emotional balancer. It’s four finger widths up from the base of your breastbone, in the center of your chest.
Using acupressure on this point is of a tremendous help for: PTSD, chronic fatigue, depression, hormonal imbalances, substance abuse, suicidal thoughts, anxiety attacks, trauma, fear, recovering from a injury or surgery and Fibromyalgia.
Here is a simple method that uses 2 powerful points of your body and it’s really easy to do it yourself:
Put a gentle pressure on the area between your eyebrows with the soft front of your thumb and hold for 45 seconds.
Then, gently applying pressure all the way, begin to push upward till you almost pass the midpoint of your forehead and repeat. Continue this massage for another minute. This massage is said to relieve headaches and anxiety, but is even more effective as you transition to a more relaxed state through breathing and sinking deeper into the relaxation.
During this time, you can close your eyes and focus on your breathing. To aid with this you might also apply pressure to “CV 17”, between your chest plates at the center, as pressure at this point is said to boost your mood as well as encourage you to take deeper breathes as your chest should not rise as you breathe, but your stomach and sides should; kind of like how a dog breathes when he is resting on his belly.
“As I grow older I am more convinced than ever that we are not alone. After a lifetime of wondering, I am helping to lead a new global effort to find out. The Breakthrough Listen project will scan the nearest million stars for signs of life, but I know just the place to start looking. One day we might receive a signal from a planet like Gliese 832c, but we should be wary of answering back.”
“We come in peace” might be the traditional opening gambit for aliens in science fiction, but we should be wary about beaming back a response to any advanced life-forms in real life, Stephen Hawking has warned.
Any extraterrestrial civilization reading our messages could be billions of years ahead of humans. “If so they will be vastly more powerful and may not see us as any more valuable than we see bacteria,” he said.
These comments were made in a new online film where Steven talks about his emotional past, his career, and greatest passion. (Here is the trailer of the film)
“My goal is simple: complete understanding of the universe,” Hawking said. “It’s always been a dream of mine to explore the universe.”
When we talk about sources of unlimited free energy we usually think of Nikola Tesla.
Well thanks to the brilliant mind of Tesla this time the scientists managed to convert the radio waves into free energy by using a small type of gadget.
What you see on the picture may look like an unremarkable slice of electronics, but it can theoretically power a low-energy device forever, and for free.
If that sounds like a big deal, well… that’s because it is. Drayson, research and development company which has a particular interest in energy, developed the first commercial technology that literally creates electricity out of thin air.
Drayson Technologies announced Freevolt, a system that harvests energy from radio frequency (RF) signals bouncing around in the ether and turns it into usable, “perpetual power.”
We’re constantly surrounded by an ever-denser cloud of RF signals. They’re the reason your smartphone gets 2G, 3G and 4G coverage, your laptop gets WiFi, and your TV receives digital broadcasts. Capturing this unlimited free energy could be our key to creating more sustainable society (and hopefully evolving from type 0.7 civilization to type 1).
Furthermore, research into the field has never really left the lab, though a company called Nikola Labs is hoping to release an iPhone case that’s said to extend battery life using RF energy harvesting.
According to Drayson, Freevolt is the first commercially available technology that powers devices using ambient RF energy, no dedicated transmitter required. The key to Freevolt is said to be the efficiency of its three constituent parts.
A multi-band antenna scavenges RF energy from any source within the 0.5-5GHz range, which is then fed through an “ultra-efficient” rectifier that turns this energy into DC electricity. A power management module boosts, stores and outputs this electricity in form of a constant unlimited free energy — and that’s all there is to it.
The company thinks Freevolt can be the backbone of the connected home, and in a broader sense, the internet of things.
Sensor-based devices, such as a smart smoke alarm, can be powered by Freevolt indefinitely. Beacons that provide indoor mapping and targeted advertising are also perfect candidates.
While it’s easy to visualize specific examples — a smoke alarm that never needs a new battery, or a low-power security camera that isn’t bound to a mains outlet — the true potential of Freevolt is hard to grasp.
An entire smart city — where roads know when they’re busy and bins know when they’re full — could be devised using countless sensors that require no upkeep, and have no overheads beyond the price of the hardware itself.
We’re talking about unlimited free energy here: devices that never need charging, cost nothing to run, and aren’t limited by the location of an external power source.
It’s a powerful idea, and beyond sensors, Drayson imagines Freevolt being used to trickle-charge all kinds of hardware, significantly extending the battery life of a wearable, for instance.
Drayson is currently working on miniaturizing its initial reference design and creating a flexible version that can be integrated into clothing, among other things.
It might take some time before Freevolt finds its way into products, as Drayson is relying primarily on other companies to dream up and develop real-world applications. That said, Drayson has created a consumer product of its very own that’s powered solely by Freevolt: an air pollution monitor called CleanSpace.
CleanSpace is a continuous carbon monoxide monitor that sends data back to your smartphone via Bluetooth. From the companion app, you can see real-time air pollution levels, and review your exposure during that day, recent weeks and further.
The app also keep tabs on your travels, encouraging you to build up “CleanMiles” by walking and cycling rather than taking motorized transport. These banked CleanMiles can then be exchanged for rewards provided by partners such as Amazon, incentivizing you to travel in non-polluting ways.
