Faith is Funny
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Have a heart that never hardens, and a temper that never tires, and a touch that never hurts.
Charles Dickens
Margerethenkapelle on top of the Wiehengebirge. One of my special places since I visited a concert on a Winter evening here many years ago. October waved goodby with sunshine and warm tempereratures and we used the perfect weather for an extended hiking tour on the Wittedindsweg, a crest trail on the Wiehengebirge from Porta Westfalica in the East to the Osnabrück area in the West. Before the sun went down we visited the most interesting spots of the Eastern part of the trail.
The well-known phrase, 'When robins appear, loved ones are near', alludes to the belief that the robin is a messenger. When robins are seen, some people take comfort that loved ones are at peace, and many believe that their lost loved ones are visiting them.
"Rising from the ashes, you spread your wings to fly.
Reaching now for those final dreams, belief will never die.
Beautiful and so glorious, the eternal bird of fire.
Soaring up into the sun, leaving behind the pyre.
Dreams are now your destiny; reach with all your might.
You’re a powerful inferno, ablaze and in full flight.
Yesterday is over, today has just begun.
The sky is now your playground your home is now the sun.
Destiny is in your grasp, forget the doubts and fears.
Your flame will burn eternally for all remaining years.
There will be times of doubt, and moments of pure sorrow.
But one thing that is ever true, you’re the angel of tomorrow."
- By Dean
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”Shakkin’ Briggie” (St Devenick’s Bridge) over the River Dee from Ardoe to Cults, Aberdeen - opened in 1837. Funded by Rev Dr George Morison to give 700 parishioners on the north bank access to his church on the south bank (they were crossing the river by boat). You would need more than a prayer to cross on it now!
Die gefährlichste aller Weltanschauungen ist die Weltanschauung der Leute, welche die Welt nicht angeschaut haben.
Alexander von Humboldt
The most dangerous of all philosophies is the belief of the people who have not looked at the world .
Alexander von Humboldt
I'm starting over :
~a new pattern of thoughts
~a new wave of emotions
~a new connection to the world
~a new belief system in myself
These split gates have strong spiritual belief. It represents the Balinese concept of duality and the importance of maintaining a balance between dark and light forces....
Le pays Toraja se situe au cœur des montagnes dans la province du Sud de Sulawesi. C’est une destination fascinante, non seulement parce qu’elle est très photogénique, mais aussi de par les traditions exceptionnelles de son peuple
Les Toraja sont un groupe ethnique indonésien qui habite principalement les régions montagneuses du nord de la province de Sulawesi du Sud. Leur population s'élève à 650 000 personnes, dont 450 000 vivent toujours dans le kabupaten de Tana Toraja (« le pays des Toraja »)1. La plus grande partie de la population est chrétienne, le reste étant musulmans ou adepte de la religion traditionnelle (improprement qualifiée d'animisme) appelée aluk (« la voie »). Le gouvernement indonésien a reconnu ces croyances animistes sous le nom de Aluk To Dolo, « la voie des Anciens ».
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The Toraja country is located in the heart of the mountains in the South Sulawesi province. It is a fascinating destination, not only because it is very photogenic, but also because of the exceptional traditions of its people
The Toraja are an Indonesian ethnic group who mainly inhabit the mountainous regions of the northern province of South Sulawesi. They have a population of 650,000, of whom 450,000 still live in the kabupaten of Tana Toraja ("Toraja country")1 . Most of the population is Christian, the rest being Muslims or followers of the traditional religion (incorrectly called animism) called aluk ("the way"). The Indonesian government has recognised these animistic beliefs as Aluk To Dolo, "the way of the ancients".
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El país de los Toraja está situado en el corazón de las montañas de la provincia de Sulawesi del Sur. Es un destino fascinante, no sólo porque es muy fotogénico, sino también por las excepcionales tradiciones de sus gentes
Los toraja son un grupo étnico indonesio que habita principalmente en las regiones montañosas de la provincia norteña de Sulawesi del Sur. Tienen una población de 650.000 habitantes, de los cuales 450.000 siguen viviendo en el kabupaten de Tana Toraja ("país Toraja")1 . La mayoría de la población es cristiana, el resto son musulmanes o seguidores de la religión tradicional (mal llamada animismo) llamada aluk ("el camino"). El gobierno indonesio ha reconocido estas creencias animistas como Aluk To Dolo, "el camino de los antiguos".
It’s believed that between the 15th and 18th centuries, Easter Island suffered an overpopulation crisis that caused shortages and conflicts between the 12 island tribes. The obsession of building bigger and bigger moai statues was one of the main causes of deforestation and food scarcity. These problems led to a fall in the belief of the moai’s power and their construction was not only abandoned, but some were even torn down from their ahus.
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"Do not believe in anything simply because you have heard it. Do not believe in anything simply because it is spoken and rumored by many.
Do not believe in anything simply because it is found written in your religious books. Do not believe in anything merely on the authority of your teachers and elders.
Do not believe in traditions because they have been handed down for many generations. But after observation and analysis, when you find that anything agrees with reason and is conducive to the good and benefit of one and all, then accept it and live up to it.” - Buddha
Seeing artist Barbara Kruger's installation at MoMA yesterday reminded me that I had seen her work installed at the Hirshhorn Museum in Washington DC in 2016.
From the museum's website: "Large areas of the installation are devoted to open-ended questions (“WHO IS BEYOND THE LAW? WHO IS FREE TO CHOOSE? WHO SPEAKS? WHO IS SILENT?”), while the section occupying the bookstore explores themes of desire and consumption. At once addressing the individual, the museum, and, symbolically, the country, Kruger’s penetrating examination of the public sphere transforms one of the Hirshhorn’s key public spaces."
Nui Sam is a sacred mountain, and there are a number of religious institutions and accommodations located at the foot of, on the slope of, and on, Nui Sam.
I walked down the stone steps of Chua Phuoc Dien as there was no direct trail from the temple to the top of Nui Sam, then took a xe om (bike taxi) to the entrance to the trail on the northern slope, and this photo was taken during the second climb on the same day afternoon. This is a northeastward view from the trail toward Chau Doc and the Hau Giang.
I learned that the religious magnet of Nui Sam is largely generated by the shrine of Bà Chúa Xứ (婆主處) or Chúa Xứ Thánh Mẫu (主處聖母). Ba Chua Xu is a goddess of the folk beliefs in Mekong Delta.
Green-roofed buildings near the centre of the photo is its headquarters.
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Good Morning Everybody
And enjoy your Sunday
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Many people require on others,
Many people lie,
Many people hurt others,
Maybe Peole act like they must do,
Even when they are wrong about sometimes,
Learn to erease them as they erease you,
Mostly when you knew how things will going,
Better to just live apart from it,
Let people convinced of their own beliefs,
Be selective, exceptions are rare,
Don't let others make you a puppet,
And build your own empire... 🎶
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My great-grandfather in my maternal side had two-colored eyes. It was very rare that he had one bright ocean blue and the other a medium light gray one. He was of Spanish descent. Family stories were told to us grandchildren that he had a third-eye and can see things ordinary normal folks cannot see. Superstitions I supposed...
"... Superstitions regarding eye colour are related to heterochromia, a rare condition that causes eyes to be different colours.
Some Native American cultures believe that people or animals (especially dogs) with different coloured eyes have the ability to see heaven and earth at the same time. This sounds like a blessing, but in the pagan traditions of Europe, having different coloured eyes was associated with witchcraft."
gp-optom.co.nz/eye-myths-superstitions-and-cultural-beliefs/
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Facecrimes will be real...someday soon
G. Orwell 1984
[A facecrime in 1984 is just an expression that is shown on one's face that conveys suspicious (anti-party) beliefs. ]
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It is my ardent belief that we can all find beauty, wherever we go, if only we open our eyes and see it. I had to take a trip to see my doctor the other day and as I was waiting for the tram to go home after my consultation, I happened to notice a few pretty pink ornamental flowering almond blossoms poking through a hedge as I waited. They appeared to be saying: "peek-a-boo - we see you. Do you see us?" I'm so glad that I did see them, as I love the pink and white blossoms of the flowering almond, and they gave me a much needed smile. They are so delicate and pretty, how can one not smile when seeing them?
Spring is slowly returning to Melbourne, not that you would think so today, with extremely low temperatures and gusty winds, but when I took this photo earlier in the week, it had been a cool, yet sunny day which is typical of early spring days in Melbourne.
A spring-blooming shrub, flowering almond is a beautiful addition to any garden with sweet pink double blossoms. Sometimes the flowers are followed by small round red fruit coveted by squirrels. This shrub can grow ten to fifteen feet tall, but there is also a dwarf flowering almond (Prunus glandulosa) with pink or white flowers that grows only four to five feet tall.
It doesn't matter who you are,
man, woman,
old or child,
worker or farmer,
soldier, student or merchant;
it doesn't matter what your political beliefs are
or the religious one
if they ask you what the thing is
most important for humanity,
Answers
Before
After
Always:
Peace!
Non importa chi tu sia,
uomo, donna,
vecchio o fanciullo,
operaio o contadino,
soldato, studente o commerciante;
non importa quale sia il tuo credo politico
o quello religioso
se ti chiedono qual è la cosa
più importante per l’umanità,
rispondi
prima
dopo
sempre:
La pace!
Li Tien Min
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'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring...
Well, except for Skippy, who thought he heard a noise in the living room.
The little rascal envisioned his universe with the help of the following uplifting creations:
{anc}’s Enchanted Glow Christmas Tree, Skirt, and Decorations!
8f8’s Warm-Hearted Tales Keeper, which is from the Imagine… Collection!
8f8’s Snug Carpet, and Poppy Panels, which are all part of the Lavish Den Collection!
8f8’s Play, Knitting, and Bathroom Essentials, which are all part of the Retracing Joy Collection!
8f8’s Space for Presents, which is part of the Sewing own Happiness Collection!
Oh Deer!’s Googly Gift Boxes!
hive’s personalized velvet stocking with tree hook!
Soy’s Fancy Drape Curtains!
Remarkable Oblivion’s Presents, which are part of the Sleigh Bells Collection!
Thor’s Yule Gift Boxes!
DaD’s Christmas Pine Wreath with Lights and Red Ribbon!
KraftWork’s S.S. Skippy, which is part of the Skippy's Christmas Eve Collection!
Rezz Room’s Santa Claus!
And the little man wears Bad Unicorn’s Fluffy Santa hat!
Happiest of Holidays to all of you!
Thank you for your inspiration and support throughout the year. I hope together we can continue to shine so bright, creating a community of kindness and light, where we lift one another up, encouraging one another to create and share our imaginations!
Sending big hugs and lots of love, my friends!