Time for edition #118 of Interesting Things. Full of juicy goodies like a dial-a-poem phone booth, friendly Irish werewolves, crystal daggers, innovative house design, #techno and more! #culture #music #art #ContentCatnip
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If you could uninvent something- what would it be? Humans eating animals
Could look clearly into the eyes of an animal and tell them that your food preference matters more than their suffering, pain and death? If you could un-invent something, what would it be? This is a highly controversial post and it taps into many people’s ideas of what is morally right and morally permissable. TheContinue reading “If you could uninvent something- what would it be? Humans eating animals”
Exploring the Spiritual Wisdom of Japanese Wildlife: A Journey Through Shinto and Zen Buddhism
The fauna of Japan, rich in diversity, is intricately woven into the tapestry of Shinto and Zen Buddhist traditions. Each animal is not just a part of the ecosystem but a bearer of profound spiritual messages and teachings. This article delves deeply into the shamanic symbolism of eight Japanese animals, revealing their roles in folklore,Continue reading “Exploring the Spiritual Wisdom of Japanese Wildlife: A Journey Through Shinto and Zen Buddhism”
What is your favourite animal? Crows and ravens
What is your favorite animal? Their iridescent black and purple feathers are like midnight sky cloaks given by impatient gods. Their glances from electrifying ice blue eyes that cut like a knife through my soul. I pay tribute in the form of grapes and old bread and they grace me with their presence and it’sContinue reading “What is your favourite animal? Crows and ravens”
Ancient Word of the Day: Adsum
From Latin: “Adsum” – be here now
The life, in a form, that we all live. Adsum abandons hopelessness and blind hope and even rational hope.
Hope is that virtue by which we take responsibility for the future and a quality that gives our actions special urgency.
Dolphins as Taniwha in New Zealand
Dolphins are mystical beings full of intelligence, compassion and consciousness. For different Māori iwi, dolphins hold sacred significance and they are known as taniwha. They are considered tapu (sacred) and possessing a powerful mauri (lifeforce). What are Taniwha? Taniwha (pron. tan-ee-far) are mysterious creatures that dwell in the sea, rivers, lakes or in caves. TheyContinue reading “Dolphins as Taniwha in New Zealand”
10 Interesting Things I Found on the Internet #117
Edition #117 of Interesting Things I Found on the Internet includes the everywoman hair models, #Jungian depth #psychology, #medieval history , classic acid #techno and more #ContentCatnip
If you had a freeway billboard what would it say? Knowledge is Power
If you had a freeway billboard, what would it say? Knowledge is Power So gather together the glass beads of your curiosity and inner light and pursue knowledge relentlessly until you’ve managed to understand all that has been hidden from you through the guile adults and those more powerful than you, poverty, a difficult childhoodContinue reading “If you had a freeway billboard what would it say? Knowledge is Power”
Embracing the Shamanic Spirit of Australian Wildlife: A Journey Through Australian Power Animals of Land, Sky, and Sea
Australia’s diverse wildlife offers a rich tapestry of shamanic wisdom, insight and power, with each animal embodying unique spiritual teachings. Recognising these creatures as sentient beings of unique intelligences and lives quite apart from our own, in this article we will explore the profound spiritual symbolism and strengths of eight iconic Australian animals. These representContinue reading “Embracing the Shamanic Spirit of Australian Wildlife: A Journey Through Australian Power Animals of Land, Sky, and Sea”
Do you play in your real life? What does play mean to you?
Do you play in your daily life? What says “playtime” to you? It means reading 📚 a lot of books. Dancing around to music. Trying out cocktails or exotic teas with unusual flavours. Swimming in the ocean, I am very fortunate to live right next to the beach and I am grateful for this. LaughingContinue reading “Do you play in your real life? What does play mean to you?”
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