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While climbing to Sheh Palace I saw those stupas on my left facing the Himalayan hills of Ladakh.
The Tibetan word for Stupa is Chorten (མཆོད་རྟེན༏), which means "the basis of offering".
A stupa is a mound-like structure containing Buddhist relics, once thought to be places of Buddhist worship, typically the remains of a Buddha or saint.
Fundamentally, a stupa is essentially made up of the following five constituent parts: a square base, a hemispherical dome, a conical spire, a crescent moon, a circular disc
Each component is rich in metaphoric content.
For example, "the shape of the stupa represents the Buddha, crowned and sitting in meditation posture on a lion throne.
The components of the stupa are also identified with the five elements – earth, water, fire, air, and space – held to constitute the fabric of manifest existence.
"When a great teacher passes away, his body is no more, but to indicate that his mind is dwelling forever in an unchanging way in the dharmakaya, one will erect a stupa as a symbol of the mind of the buddhas"
( HH Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche)
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A gesture of light falls across an irregularity in the granite face of a Yosemite cliff.
There is a tendency for people to regard the landscape as a fixed and even a permanent thing. The mountain will be there when you go back to it in a year or ten or a hundred, so the photograph "captures" a thing that is unchanging. This is, of course, incorrect, and on multiple levels. Supposedly permanent things change constantly — in fact, the forms by which we know them today are the result of profound forces of change that are ongoing. (One reason that climbers wear helmets is that rocks fall...) But changes on much shorter scales are of tremendous interest to those who photograph (or just like to view) than landscape. They range from annual (what is it like [i]this[/i] year?) to seasonal. Some of them obviously occur on a daily basis — and photographers think about those a lot. Light and atmosphere vary in profound and often remarkable ways.
In so many cases, timing is everything. For some, calculating that timing is a key. I just read a friend's report on a night photograph that he had "figured out" over a year ago — it required him to be in a certain place during a narrow window of time with conditions that were just right. I am impressed! For others — including my friend — even more critical is being attuned to what is happening right now or in the next few minutes or hours and then being ready to respond. I share all of this here with this photograph as the effect of light on this granite face was tremendously transitory. The time between the bulk of the face falling into shadow (and leaving the thin strip in sun) and the complete loss of light was perhaps measured in seconds, and certainly little more than a minute. (This is another photograph from my artist-in-residency sponsored by Yosemite Renaissance this past winter and spring.)
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Poem.
A steep, cobbled street.
Elegant half-timbered, Tudor houses
with overhanging upper storeys jostle
up and down this remarkable thoroughfare.
Medieval inns, hotels and boarding houses
crowd together from end to end.
A little imagination can remove the modern car
and fill this sharp gradient with locals,
merchants, visitors, smugglers, pilgrims and travellers.
For a thousand years wood-fired chimneys have
belched their smoke above and around the
oak timbers and pale wattle and daub panelled walls,
leaving their sooty signature.
With the sky grey and the atmosphere obscured,
this ancient road seems little changed from the 15th. century.
Its unchanging ambience seems to lock us in a time warp,
a reliable time-machine that
earns world-wide affection.
Best Christian Music Video | Walk in the Love of God | "Attachment to God" (Korean Worship Song)
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I
Oh Lord,
I’ve enjoyed so much of Your grace.
Why do I always feel empty inside?
Have I not gained the truth and life?
II
Reading these words can answer your questions.
“Christ of the last days brings life,
and brings the enduring and everlasting way of truth.
This truth is the path through which man shall gain life,
and the only path by which
man shall know God and be approved by God.
If you do not seek the way of life provided by
Christ of the last days,
then you shall never gain the approval of Jesus,
and shall never be qualified to enter the gate of the kingdom of heaven,
for you are both a puppet
and prisoner of history” (The Scroll Opened by the Lamb).
Almighty God, Christ of the last days, has expressed all the truths
to purify, to save mankind,
bringing man the path to eternal life.
By accepting and obeying God’s work, practicing and experiencing His words,
man can understand the truth and gain life.
III
God chose me from a vast ocean of people, miraculously arranging that I come to His side.
His kind words warmed my heart, His earnest calls woke me up from my dream.
That familiar voice, that beautiful countenance have not changed from the very beginning.
In God’s family I taste the sweetness of His love. I lean close to Him and do not want to part again.
Without God, the days were hard to bear.
I staggered along with each step full of pain.
Only with God’s hidden protection did I reach today.
And now with God’s words by me I am satisfied.
IV
With time comes great changes, the world does not stay the same. But nothing will wipe from my heart my attachment to God.
A promise of thousands of years, an unchanging oath. After many cycles of life and death I return to God’s side.
He has sown life in my heart. His words shepherd and water me, giving trials and refinements.
Through persecutions and sufferings, my life grows ever stronger. The rough roads and failures are training grounds for me.
God has never left my side. He silently sacrifices for humanity with never a word of complaint.
I will throw off my corrupt disposition and be purified. Then I can accompany God forever.
God has never left my side. He silently sacrifices for humanity with never a word of complaint.
I will throw off my corrupt disposition and be purified. Then I can accompany God forever.
from Follow the Lamb and Sing New Songs
Eastern Lightning, The Church of Almighty God was created because of the appearance and work of Almighty God, the second coming of the Lord Jesus, Christ of the last days. It is made up of all those who accept Almighty God's work in the last days and are conquered and saved by His words. It was entirely founded by Almighty God personally and is led by Him as the Shepherd. It was definitely not created by a person. Christ is the truth, the way, and the life. God's sheep hear God's voice. As long as you read the words of Almighty God, you will see God has appeared.
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Let's sing Oh Christmas Tree
version of Boney M
Oh christmas tree, oh christmas tree, of all the trees most lovely
Oh christmas tree, oh christmas tree, of all the trees most lovely
Each year you bring to me delight, meaning in the christmas night
Oh christmas tree, oh christmas tree, of all the trees most lovely
Oh christmas tree, oh christmas tree, with faithful leaves unchanging
Oh christmas tree, oh christmas tree, with faithful leaves unchanging
Your boughs are green, in sommers glow and do not fade in winters snow
Oh christmas tree, oh christmas tree, with faithful leaves unchanging
Each year you bring to me delight, meaning in the christmas night
Oh christmas tree, oh christmas tree, of all the trees most lovely
Little Leilani was out playing with her dream friends win she happened upon some a nice man that spoke to her with a nice sweet voice. The Nice man was telling stories to a younger Child and Invited her to come join them. It was a Tail of Innocents and how all of them are children no matter how old they are and Innocent.
"Mr. Nice Man dose that count even for Dream Children?," asked Leilani not sure because she had not come from this realm.
"Yes my dear and more so for dream Child hold in there hearts the dreams of ever little darling old and young. From there unchanging hearts there innocents renew the world as it sleeps," Replied the nice Man ask he held little Leilani in his arms.
"What about bad scary Nightmares are they good too?" Asked Leilani who was having so much fun she had forgotten to find her dream sister Lenore.
"Little Lenore has the most important realm with in the dreams after all the land of nightmares is there to teach the children of Innocents of the dangers of the world with out really placing them in danger... With out Nightmares the young would Stumble in to danger with out knowing it in the real world and the Old would do crimes and, yet never know it would be wrong. Our Nightmares Teach Innocents," Said the Nice man looking in to Leilani face to see if she understood.
"... How did you know Lenore?" asked Leilani missing most of what the nice man had to say.
"I know all of the children my dear after all I love all of them no matter what," Replied the nice man.
"Wow you must have a really super big heart like the size of a Tree that is full of flowers," Stated Leilani in a very surprised tone in her voice.
The Man Laughed with joy for he know that dream children really had no understanding of the waking world.
Astronomical News
Galileo’s Achievements: What Was Galileo Galilei Famous For?
Feb 6, 2025
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February 15, 2025, marks Galileo Day and the 461st birthday of Galileo Galilei — one of the most influential scientists in history. His observations of Jupiter’s moons, Saturn’s rings, and the phases of Venus revolutionized our understanding of the cosmos. Want to follow in his footsteps? Use the Sky Tonight and Star Walk 2 astronomy apps to explore the same celestial wonders Galileo once observed and celebrate his legacy with us!
Contents
Interesting Facts About Galileo Galilei
Galileo dropped out of university
Galileo’s middle finger is on display in a museum
Galileo spent his final years under house arrest
The Vatican didn’t admit Galileo was right until just recently
Four years before death, Galileo became totally blind
Galileo's Breakthrough Observations in Astronomy
Craters and mountains on the Moon
The phases of Venus
Four largest moons of Jupiter
The stars of the Milky Way
Sunspots
Lunar librations
Galileo’s achievements outside astronomy
The law of falling bodies
The basic principles of pendulum
The theory of parabolic trajectories
What didn't Galileo Galilei do?
Galileo didn't invent the telescope
Galileo didn't discover the laws of gravity
Galileo didn't prove that the Earth rotates
Galileo didn't say, "And Yet It Moves"
Examining Galileo's theories: are there any flaws?
The theory of tides
The nature of comets
The idea of a perfect vacuum
Galileo's stargazing traditions continue today
Galileo’s discoveries:
Interesting Facts About Galileo Galilei
Galileo dropped out of university.
Initially, his father sent him to the University of Pisa to study medicine, but Galileo became interested in mathematics and left the university without a degree.
Galileo’s middle finger is on display in a museum.
Around a century after the scientist’s burial, the middle finger of his right hand was removed from his corpse and has been housed at various museums in Italy since then.
Galileo spent his final years under house arrest.
Galileo’s support for heliocentrism put him in direct conflict with the Catholic Church. As punishment, he was first sentenced to life imprisonment and then to house arrest.
The Vatican didn’t admit Galileo was right until just recently.
Only in 1992, Pope John Paul II officially declared that Galileo Galilei was right in his support of heliocentrism and that the Inquisition had made a mistake in imprisoning him.
Four years before death, Galileo became totally blind
Contrary to popular belief, Galileo’s blindness wasn’t caused by his observations of the Sun. Most likely, the cause was a cataract or glaucoma.
Galileo's Breakthrough Observations in Astronomy
Galileo Galilei revolutionized astronomy with his groundbreaking observations of the celestial bodies using a modified telescope. Most of them were published in his book "Sidereus Nuncius" in March 1610.
Craters and mountains on the Moon
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Study the Moon’s surface with the Lunar Atlas in the Star Walk 2 app.
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Galileo Galilei was the first to observe the Moon's rugged and mountainous surface, which was a significant departure from the prevailing view that the Moon was a smooth and featureless sphere. He also observed the Moon's craters, valleys, and other features and made accurate drawings and descriptions. Want to explore the lunar terrain yourself? Open the Moon Atlas in the Star Walk 2 app and discover the names of the Moon’s “seas” and mountains.
The phases of Venus
Venus phases in Sky Tonight
Easily learn the current phase of Venus using the Sky Tonight app.
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Galileo Galilei observed the different phases of Venus, including crescent, full, and gibbous shapes, which were consistent with the idea that Venus orbits around the Sun and not the Earth. These observations were a significant piece of evidence for the Copernican system. Curious about Venus’s current phase? Simply zoom in on the planet in the Sky Tonight app and see its phase in real time!
Four largest moons of Jupiter
Galilean moons in Sky Tonight
Find out how Jupiter’s Galilean moons are positioned right now using the Sky Tonight app.
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Galileo Galilei discovered four of Jupiter's moons in 1610. He made observations of Jupiter and its moons over several nights and found that Jupiter was accompanied by four small celestial bodies that orbited around it. This discovery was a breakthrough in the scientific understanding of the Solar System, showing that planets can have their moons. The moons, now known as the Galilean moons, are among the largest in the Solar System. If you have the Sky Tonight app, you can see the current position of the Galilean moons by simply zooming in on Jupiter.
The stars of the Milky Way
Galileo Galilei made a seminal contribution to the understanding of the Milky Way. Before his observations, the Milky Way was generally considered a cloudy band across the sky. Still, Galileo was the first to recognize it as a collection of countless individual stars.
Sunspots
Sunspots are dark areas on the surface of the Sun. Before Galileo's discovery, they were not widely known or studied. Galileo used a telescope to observe the Sun and found it had dark spots on its surface, which he recorded in a series of drawings. This was a major discovery at the time, as the prevailing view was that the Sun was an unchanging object. Galileo's observation of sunspots proved that the Sun was not a perfect celestial body but was subject to change and imperfections.
Lunar librations
Galileo Galilei studied lunar librations, small oscillations in the Moon's apparent position, and was the first to understand the cause of these movements. He observed the Moon with a telescope and made detailed drawings, including its librations, which he recognized were due to the changing perspective from Earth and the orientation of the Moon's surface. Galileo's discoveries advanced our understanding of the Moon and its movement, supporting the heliocentric model of the solar system.
Discover the incredible contributions of astronomers beyond Galileo by taking our quiz on great astronomers of the past.
Great astronomers: collage of three
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Galileo’s achievements outside astronomy
Galileo Galilei was a renowned astronomer and also a prolific inventor and scientist. Throughout his life, he made numerous contributions to various fields, including physics, mathematics, engineering, and philosophy.
The law of falling bodies
The law of falling bodies, also known as Galileo's law of free fall, states that all objects fall at the same rate, regardless of their mass, as long as air resistance is negligible. He dropped objects of different masses from the Leaning Tower of Pisa and showed that they hit the ground at the same time, disproving the prevailing Aristotelian belief that heavier objects fall faster than lighter ones. The Law of Falling Bodies was a significant step forward in the development of the scientific understanding of motion. It helped lay the foundation for the laws of motion developed later by Sir Isaac Newton.
The basic principles of pendulum
The basic principle of pendulum motion, also known as Galileo's law of pendulum, states that a pendulum will swing back and forth in a regular, repeating pattern, with the time it takes to complete one cycle, or period, being dependent only on the length of the pendulum and the acceleration due to gravity. This discovery laid the foundation for the development of accurate timekeeping devices such as clocks. In addition, it led to a deeper understanding of the laws of motion and the behavior of oscillating systems.
The theory of parabolic trajectories
Galileo Galilei's theory of parabolic trajectories, also known as his law of projectiles, states that a projectile's path under gravity is a parabolic curve. He showed that a projectile's horizontal and vertical motion can be described separately and that its trajectory is a parabolic curve. This was a crucial step in understanding motion and paved the way for Sir Isaac Newton's laws of motion. Galileo's theory remains essential in explaining the motion of projectiles, including objects in satellite orbits, sports projectiles, and missiles.
What didn't Galileo Galilei do?
Galileo Galilei was a man of many talents and achievements, but there were some things he did not do.
Galileo didn't invent the telescope
Galileo made all his famous observations with the help of a telescope he created. He used spyglasses invented in 1608 — low-powered telescopes capable of magnifying objects three times as a prototype. In 1609, after figuring out how spyglasses worked, the scientist built his own improved version that could magnify a normal vision 8 times. As Galileo kept working on his invention, he made a telescope capable of 20x magnification a few years later. Nowadays, amateur astronomers use telescopes with 20x or 30x magnification for planet viewing. Galileo's telescopes were not flawless, as they had a very narrow field of view, making finding objects more difficult. Nevertheless, it didn't stop Galileo from observing.
Galileo didn't discover the laws of gravity
Galileo Galilei is often credited with discovering the laws of gravity, but this is only partially accurate. While Galileo contributed significantly to understanding gravity and its effects, he did not realize the underlying laws governing the force. The concept of gravity can be traced back to the ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle, who believed that objects fall to the Earth because they are naturally attracted to it. However, the work of Sir Isaac Newton in the 17th century led to the laws of gravitation, which describe the universal force of attraction between all masses.
Galileo didn't prove that the Earth rotates
Galileo Galilei is frequently associated with proving that the Earth rotates, but this is also a misnomer. The idea that the Earth rotates on its axis was first proposed by the ancient Greek philosopher Pythagoras and later developed by Aristarchus in the 3rd century BCE. However, this idea was largely dismissed during the Middle Ages and was not widely accepted until the work of Galileo and other scientists during the Scientific Revolution. Galileo made important observations and experiments that helped support the idea of a rotating Earth, but he did not prove it conclusively. Later, the evidence for a rotating Earth became more solid and widely accepted through the work of other scientists such as Johannes Kepler and Isaac Newton.
Galileo didn't say, "And Yet It Moves"
The phrase "And yet it moves" is often attributed to Galileo Galilei as a symbol of his defiance of the Catholic Church's views on the Earth's place in the universe. However, the exact origin of the phrase is unclear, and there is no direct evidence that Galileo ever said it. It is possible that the quote was first attributed to Galileo by later writers who wanted to highlight his bravery in the face of opposition from the Church and other authorities. Regardless of its origin, the phrase has become a popular representation of Galileo's groundbreaking ideas and discoveries and his impact on the history of science.
Examining Galileo's theories: are there any flaws?
While Galileo's ideas were groundbreaking for his time, they were also limited by the scientific understanding and technology available to him. He made many important contributions to the field of science, but some of his ideas were later found to be incorrect.
The theory of tides
Galileo believed that the tides were caused by the sloshing of ocean water back and forth due to the movement of the Earth. However, it was later shown that the tides are caused by the Moon's and Sun's gravitational pull.
The nature of comets
Galileo believed that comets were atmospheric phenomena rather than celestial objects. However, it was later shown that comets are, in fact, small, icy bodies that originate from the outer reaches of the Solar System.
The idea of a perfect vacuum
Galileo believed creating a perfect vacuum, a space devoid of all matter, was possible. However, it was later shown that a perfect vacuum is impossible due to particles, such as electrons and photons, that exist even in empty space.
Galileo's stargazing traditions continue today
Galileo was passionate about stargazing and encouraged others to observe the night sky and explore the universe. He wrote extensively about his observations and discoveries, sharing his knowledge and enthusiasm for astronomy with others.
It is still possible for amateur stargazers to make astronomical discoveries. With the advancements in technology and accessibility to equipment, hobbyist astronomers can contribute to the field of astronomy in meaningful ways.
One notable example is amateur astronomer, Terry Lovejoy, who has discovered several comets using commercially available equipment.
Another example of a contemporary discoverer is Gennadiy Borisov, who has made significant contributions to astronomy. He discovered the first interstellar comet, 2I/Borisov, originally designated C/2019 Q4 (Borisov), in 2019, demonstrating that comets from other star systems can visit our Solar System. His discovery highlights the role of amateur astronomers in advancing the field despite limited resources.
These examples show that enthusiast stargazers can make meaningful contributions to astronomy, and their passion for stargazing can lead to discoveries.
Galileo’s discoveries: Bottom line:
Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) was the first to observe the mountains and craters on the Moon, the phases of Venus, and the four largest moons of Jupiter. He also studied sunspots and proved that the Milky Way was a collection of stars rather than a huge cosmic cloud. For these and many other achievements, he is often called the “father of observational astronomy”. He made many scientific discoveries outside the field of astronomy as well. Want to be like Galileo? Use the Sky Tonight or Star Walk 2 app to locate Jupiter, Venus, and other celestial objects in real time and embark on your own astronomical journey!
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Diwali (also spelled Devali in certain regions) or Deepavali, popularly known as the "festival of lights", is an important five-day festival in Hinduism, Jainism, and Sikhism, occurring between mid-October and mid-November. For Hindus, Diwali is the most important festival of the year and is celebrated in families by performing traditional activities together in their homes. Deepavali is an official holiday in India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Mauritius, Guyana, Trinidad & Tobago, Suriname, Malaysia, Singapore, and Fiji.
The name Diwali is itself a contraction of the word "Deepavali" (Sanskrit: दीपावली Dīpāvalī), which translates into "row of lamps". Diwali involves the lighting of small clay lamps (diyas, or dīpa in Sanskrit: दीप) filled with oil to signify the triumph of good over evil. During Diwali, all the celebrants wear new clothes and share sweets and snacks with family members and friends. Most Indian business communities begin the financial year on the first day of Diwali.
Diwali commemorates the return of Lord Rama along with Sita and Lakshman from his fourteen-year-long exile and vanquishing the demon-king Ravana. In joyous celebration of the return of their king, the people of Ayodhya, the Capital of Rama, illuminated the kingdom with earthen diyas (oil lamps) and burst crackers.
In Jainism, Diwali marks the attainment of moksha or nirvana by Mahavira in 527 BC. In Sikhism, Deepavali commemorates the return of Guru Har Gobind Ji to Amritsar after freeing 52 Hindu kings imprisoned in Fort Gwalior by defeating Emperor Jahangir; the people lit candles and diyas to celebrate his return. This is the reason Sikhs also refer to Deepavali as Bandi Chhorh Divas, "the day of release of detainees". Deepavali is widely celebrated in both India and Nepal.
The first day of the festival Naraka Chaturdasi marks the vanquishing of the demon Naraka by Lord Krishna and his wife Satyabhama. Amavasya, the second day of Deepawali, marks the worship of Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth in her most benevolent mood, fulfilling the wishes of her devotees. Amavasya also tells the story of Lord Vishnu, who in his dwarf incarnation vanquished the tyrant Bali, and banished him to hell. Bali was allowed to return to earth once a year, to light millions of lamps to dispel the darkness and ignorance, and spread the radiance of love and wisdom. It is on the third day of Deepawali — Kartika Shudda Padyami - that Bali steps out of hell and rules the earth according to the boon given by Lord Vishnu. The fourth day is referred to as Yama Dvitiya (also called Bhai Dooj) and on this day sisters invite
In each legend, myth and story of Deepawali lies the significance of the victory of good over evil; and it is with each Deepawali and the lights that illuminate our homes and hearts, that this simple truth finds new reason and hope. From darkness unto light — the light that empowers us to commit ourselves to good deeds, that which brings us closer to divinity. During Diwali, lights illuminate every corner of India and the scent of incense sticks hangs in the air, mingled with the sounds of fire-crackers, joy, togetherness and hope. Diwali is celebrated around the globe. Outside India, it is more than a Hindu festival, it's a celebration of South-Asian identities.
While Deepavali is popularly known as the "festival of lights", the most significant spiritual meaning is "the awareness of the inner light". Central to Hindu philosophy is the assertion that there is something beyond the physical body and mind which is pure, infinite, and eternal, called the Atman. The celebration of Deepavali as the "victory of good over evil", refers to the light of higher knowledge dispelling all ignorance, the ignorance that masks one's true nature, not as the body, but as the unchanging, infinite, immanent and transcendent reality. With this awakening comes compassion and the awareness of the oneness of all things (higher knowledge). This brings Ananda (joy or peace). Just as we celebrate the birth of our physical being, Deepavali is the celebration of this Inner Light.
While the story behind Deepavali and the manner of celebration varies from region to region (festive fireworks, worship, lights, sharing of sweets), the essence is the same – to rejoice in the Inner Light (Atman) or the underlying Reality of all things (Brahman).
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Explore No. 428
26.12.2008
Your Laughter
De: Pablo Neruda
Tu Risa
Quítame el pan si quieres
quítame el aire, pero
no me quites tu risa.
No me quites la rosa,
la lanza que desgranas,
el agua que de pronto
estalla en tu alegría,
la repentina ola
de planta que te nace.
Mi lucha es dura y vuelo
con los ojos cansados
a veces de haber visto
la tierra que no cambia,
pero al entrar tu risa
sube al cielo buscándome
y abre para mí todas
las puertas de la vida.
Amor mío, en la hora
más oscura desgrana
tu risa, y si de pronto
ves que mi sangre mancha
las piedras de la calle,
ríe, porque tu risa
será para mis manos
como una espada fresca.
Junto al mar en otoño,
tu risa debe alzar
su cascada de espuma,
y en primavera, amor,
quiero tu risa como
la flor que yo esperaba,
la flor azul, la rosa
de mi patria sonora.
Ríe de la noche
del día, de la luna,
ríete de las calles
torcidas de la isla,
ríete del torpe
muchacho que te quiere,
pero cuando yo abro
los ojos y los cierro,
cuando mis pasos van,
cuando vuelven mis pasos,
niégame el pan, el aire,
la luz, la primavera,
pero tu risa nunca
porque me moriría.
La versión en Ingles
a petición :)
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Your Laughter
Take bread away from me, if you wish,
take air away, but
do not take from me your laughter.
Do not take away the rose,
the lance flower that you pluck,
the water that suddenly
bursts forth in joy,
the sudden wave
of silver born in you.
My struggle is harsh and I come back
with eyes tired
at times from having seen
the unchanging earth,
but when your laughter enters
it rises to the sky seeking me
and it opens for me all
the doors of life.
My love, in the darkest
hour your laughter
opens, and if suddenly
you see my blood staining
the stones of the street,
laugh, because your laughter
will be for my hands
like a fresh sword.
Next to the sea in the autumn,
your laughter must raise
its foamy cascade,
and in the spring, love,
I want your laughter like
the flower I was waiting for,
the blue flower, the rose
of my echoing country.
Laugh at the night,
at the day, at the moon,
laugh at the twisted
streets of the island,
laugh at this clumsy
boy who loves you,
but when I open
my eyes and close them,
when my steps go,
when my steps return,
deny me bread, air,
light, spring,
but never your laughter
for I would die.
In the physical world these are rocks... solid and strong.
In my world these rocks can not help me they are only
wonders to behold & enjoy created by our Creator.
The rock I stand on is Jesus Christ and He holds me
in my storms of life & keeps me from going under &
losing hope as... only He is my Rock, and only
He is my Hope, and only He is my Strength!!!
1 Peter 3:15 - "Always be prepared to give an answer
to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the
hope that you have."...
and a wonderful old hymn to go with this verse:
"My Hope is Built on Nothing Less"
by Edward Mote, 1797-1874
1. My hope is built on nothing less
Than Jesus' blood and righteousness;
I dare not trust the sweetest frame,
But wholly lean on Jesus' name.
On Christ, the solid Rock, I stand;
All other ground is sinking sand.
2. When darkness veils His lovely face,
I rest on His unchanging grace;
In every high and stormy gale
My anchor holds within the veil.
On Christ, the solid Rock, I stand;
All other ground is sinking sand.
3. His oath, His covenant, and blood
Support me in the whelming flood;
When every earthly prop gives way,
He then is all my Hope and Stay.
On Christ, the solid Rock, I stand;
All other ground is sinking sand.
4. When He shall come with trumpet sound,
Oh, may I then in Him be found,
Clothed in His righteousness alone,
Faultless to stand before the throne!
On Christ, the solid Rock, I stand;
All other ground is sinking sand.
Hymn # 370
The Lutheran Hymnal
Text: 1 Timothy 1:1
Author: Edward Mote, c. 1834, cento
Composer: John Stainer, 1873, arr.
Tune: "Magdalen"
Timothy 1:1 - From apostle Paul, a missionary of
Jesus Christ, sent out by the direct command of God
our Savior and by Jesus Christ our Lord... our only hope.
Psalm 62:6-8 -
6. Truly He is my rock and my salvation;
He is my fortress, I will not be shaken.
7. My salvation and my honor depend on God;
He is my mighty rock, my refuge.
8. Trust in Him at all times, you people;
pour out your hearts to Him,
for God is our refuge.
Enjoy this old hymn: www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGe-0mbiinE and www.youtube.com/watch?v=NM7vodGhOaE
I took this short video through the train window of the Trans-Mongolian Express en route to Ulaanbaatar. The previous day in China we passed through a lush and dramatic mountain landscape. It was a surprise to wake next morning and find myself in a desert landscape that would be unchanging for many hours.
You think you know Manchester - it's unchanging, our town, the capital of the north - right? In truth Manchester has always evolved and changed with the times and there are two phrases tat have passed into folklore that encapsulate the city's vibrant, forward-looking restlessness. The first is "hat Manchester does today, the world does tomorrow" and - from the late Tony Wilson - "this is Manchester, we do things differently here."
Part of that restlessness has manifested itself through the changing fabric of the city's buildings. Victoria station, the town hall and the Royal Exchange are unchanging; but much of the city has reinvented itself, only partly with help from the 1996 IRA bombing.
Every single building in this photo no longer stands, with the exception of the Debenhams store building in the far distance: older Mancunians will know exactly where this is, in St Mary's Gate close to the junction with Corporation and Market Street; but the whole background today is dominated by the Arndale Centre.
And behind that building transformation is the construction worker, nowadays arriving on site in their own car but formerly more likely to be taken to site in an old life-expired bus like this former Yorkshire (Woollen District) Leyland Tiger. Hundreds of old buses ended up as contractor transport with Wimpey, Laing, Taylor Woodrow or companies like them. For most, the arduous dutoes trundling to site then driving across a muddy, bumpy building site was their last job before the last journey to the scrapyard. Very, very few survived this use for preservation which is a shame because there were some gems that ended up this way.
Meanwhile, Manchester City Transport 4472 - doing a pretty poor impression of 'Flying Scotsman' with that number - plies its trade alongside Marks & Spencer on a trip to Woodhouse Park.
If you'd like to know more about the Museum of Transport Greater Manchester and its collection of vintage buses, go to www.motgm.uk.
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Washington, DC’s Dupont Circle Metro Station offers more than just a way to get around—it’s a study in minimalist design and brutalist architecture. Captured in this photograph is the heart of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) system, showcasing the vaulted concrete waffle ceiling, distinctive lighting, and cavernous depth that define so many of DC’s underground transit hubs.
Located beneath the vibrant Dupont Circle neighborhood—known for its embassies, bookstores, art galleries, and nightlife—the station sits on the Red Line, one of the oldest and most heavily used in the DC Metro network. The platform in this image hums with quiet energy, occupied only by a lone commuter. The light glances off concrete panels and burnished steel stair railings, giving the space a serene, almost sacred atmosphere.
Designed by Harry Weese, the DC Metro’s architectural style is internationally recognized for its futuristic, mid-20th-century brutalism, where exposed concrete and modular geometry are celebrated rather than hidden. This station is a textbook example of that vision: stark, geometric, and consistent from station to station, yet somehow individualized by its place and rhythm.
The photo composition emphasizes clean lines and symmetry. The vaulted coffered ceiling casts repeating shadows, while the escalator and stairwell structures bisect the upper half of the frame like a sculptural element. The platform, framed with glowing track-edge tiles, seems to float beneath it all. Even the walking commuter feels composed—placed by design rather than chance.
Dupont Circle isn’t just a place to wait for a train—it’s a space where urban infrastructure becomes monumental art. The architecture honors the flow of bodies and movement without compromising on aesthetic power. The strong horizontal and vertical lines offer photographers a rewarding subject, and for transit enthusiasts or architecture buffs, this station stands as one of WMATA’s crown jewels.
Whether you’re commuting from work, exploring DC, or photographing the visual poetry of urban systems, Dupont Circle Metro has a unique role in shaping the underground experience of Washington, DC. It’s timeless, unchanging, and yet entirely modern—a silent sculpture that facilitates millions of lives in motion.
@ Midnight Order ~July 20 - August 20
The perks of having no head is never having to do your hair or makeup, but a collar that exudes elegance and poise is still a must.
This high backed collar is meant to be worn headless, but you CAN wear it with a head if you must. It comes with rigged and unrigged sizes for male and female.
This item uses PBR textures with fallbacks and are sold in 4 colors (the cloth on the back/exterior of the hood is unchanging) white, brown, red and black. The interior cloth, laces, leather and metals can be changed via HUD.
An alpha is included to hide the head and part of the neck.
Fits:
• Legacy F & M
• Reborn
• Jake
• Maitreya
Also, if you're good at manual modification, I made it so the hood can be made invisible so only the frilly bottom part of the collar remains. <3
Mod / Copy / No Trans
More from me ♥
Poem.
A steep, cobbled street.
Elegant half-timbered, Tudor houses
with overhanging upper storeys jostle
up and down this remarkable thoroughfare.
Medieval inns, hotels and boarding houses
crowd together from end to end.
A little imagination can remove the modern car
and fill this sharp gradient with locals,
merchants, visitors, smugglers, pilgrims and travellers.
For a thousand years wood-fired chimneys have
belched their smoke above and around the
oak timbers and pale wattle and daub panelled walls,
leaving their sooty signature.
With the sky grey and the atmosphere obscured,
this ancient road seems little changed from the 15th. century.
Its unchanging ambience seems to lock us in a time warp,
a reliable time-machine that
earns world-wide affection.
The greatest gift of all is the gift that God offers to all of us, Himself.
In God, we find absolute prime reality, the unchanging and eternal Rock of Ages, and in knowing God we have a sense of true security.
In God, we find the very essence of self-giving love, and He loves us unconditionally, even as He gives us the power to offer the same to other people.
In God, we find meaning and significance, in that we can become adopted spiritually into His family and we belong to God and in a sense, He belongs to us.
In God, we find that ultimate prime goodness exists in His very nature, the beauty of virtue, the basis of true ethics.
In God, we find deep and lasting joy. This is not the main goal of living in a selfish sense, and there is a danger of idolizing pleasure, but it's a beautiful paradox that we find in seeking the person of God above all other things in a personal relationship.
I wish you all these things for Christmas, and in increasing measure.
God's the "I AM" that we ALL NEED!
READ MORE: templestream.blogspot.com/2018/11/i-wish-you-more-god-for...
Although this picture was taken 32 years ago it would not look too diferent today.
Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument in Wiltshire, England, 2 miles (3 km) west of Amesbury and 8 miles (13 km) north of Salisbury. Stonehenge's ring of standing stones are set within earthworks in the middle of the most dense complex of Neolithic and Bronze Age monuments in England, including several hundred burial mounds.
Archaeologists believe it was constructed from 3000 BC to 2000 BC. The surrounding circular earth bank and ditch, which constitute the earliest phase of the monument, have been dated to about 3100 BC. Radiocarbon dating suggests that the first bluestones were raised between 2400 and 2200 BC, although they may have been at the site as early as 3000 BC.
Stonehenge has been a legally protected Scheduled Ancient Monument since 1882 when legislation to protect historic monuments was first successfully introduced in Britain. The site and its surroundings were added to UNESCO's list of World Heritage Sites in 1986. Stonehenge is owned by the Crown and managed by English Heritage; the surrounding land is owned by the National Trust.
Stonehenge could have been a burial ground from its earliest beginnings. Deposits containing human bone date from as early as 3000 BC, when the ditch and bank were first dug, and continued for at least another five hundred years.
"Venice is a dream that keeps returning for the rest of your life. Her ghosts call from the past to the present, drawing you back. Unchanging."
Credits
Photo shot in SL on the Venexia sim.
Edited in Gimp.
Textures thanks to Skeletalmess and Stephen the Photofan on Flickr
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- Wislawa Szymborska
My apologies to chance for calling it necessity.
My apologies to necessity if I'm mistaken, after all.
Please, don't be angry, happiness, that I take you as my due.
May my dead be patient with the way my memories fade.
My apologies to time for all the world I overlook each second.
My apologies to past loves for thinking that the latest is the first.
Forgive me, distant wars, for bringing flowers home.
Forgive me, open wounds, for pricking my finger.
I apologize for my record of minutes to those who cry from the depths.
I apologize to those who wait in railway stations for being asleep today at five a.m.
Pardon me, hounded hope, for laughing from time to time.
Pardon me, deserts, that I don't rush to you bearing a spoonful of water.
And you, falcon, unchanging year after year, always in the same cage,
your gaze always fixed on the same point in space,
forgive me, even if it turns out you were stuffed.
My apologies to the felled tree for the table's four legs.
My apologies to great questions for small answers.
Truth, please don't pay me much attention.
Dignity, please be magnanimous.
Bear with me, O mystery of existence, as I pluck the occasional thread from your train.
Soul, don't take offense that I've only got you now and then.
My apologies to everything that I can't be everywhere at once.
My apologies to everyone that I can't be each woman and each man.
I know I won't be justified as long as I live,
since I myself stand in my own way.
Don't bear me ill will, speech, that I borrow weighty words,
then labor heavily so that they may seem light.
I should be glad of loneliness
And hours that go on broken wings,
A thirsty body, a tired heart
And the unchanging ache of things,
If I could make a single song
As lovely and as full of light,
As hushed and brief as a falling star
On a winter night.
--Sara Teasdale
SNOW FALL, Hrodas Fen (68, 74, 21)
I was here about 7 years ago. When I thought Daigoji temple is not very well known as famous place of autumn leaves in Kyoto. But now there were a lot of foreign tourists there.
Note:Using tripod is not allowed here.
#Daigoji，Kyoto Pref
You can always depend on your Lonely Planet (no, they don't pay me).
Hualien, Taiwan
2005
See something similar done by min'.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=izrk-erhDdk - Hillsong
My hope is built on nothing less
Than Jesus blood and righteousness
I dare not trust the sweetest frame
But wholly trust in Jesus name
My hope is built on nothing less
Than Jesus blood and righteousness
I dare not trust the sweetest frame
But wholly trust in Jesus name
Christ alone; cornerstone
Weak made strong; in the Saviour’s love
Through the storm, He is Lord
Lord of all
When Darkness seems to hide His face
I rest on His unchanging grace
In every high and stormy gale
My anchor holds within the veil
My anchor holds within the veil
Christ alone; cornerstone
Weak made strong; in the Saviour’s love
Through the storm, He is Lord
Lord of all
He is Lord
Lord of all
Christ alone
Christ alone; cornerstone
Weak made strong; in the Saviour’s love
Through the storm, He is Lord
Lord of all
Christ alone; cornerstone
Weak made strong; in the Saviour’s love
Through the storm, He is Lord
Lord of all
When He shall come with trumpet sound,
Oh, may I then in Him be found;
Dressed in His righteousness alone,
Faultless stand before the throne.
The whole set about Northern lights is on behance: www.behance.net/gallery/Northern-lights-in-Iceland/2966241
An aurora (Norðurljós in Icelandic) is a natural light display in the sky particularly in the high latitude (Arctic and Antarctic) regions, caused by the collision of energetic charged particles with atoms in the high altitude atmosphere (thermosphere). The charged particles originate in the magnetosphere and solar wind and, on Earth, are directed by the Earth's magnetic field into the atmosphere. Aurora is classified as diffuse or discrete aurora. Most aurorae occur in a band known as the auroral zone, which is typically 3° to 6° in latitudinal extent and at all local times or longitudes. The auroral zone is typically 10° to 20° from the magnetic pole defined by the axis of the Earth's magnetic dipole. During a geomagnetic storm, the auroral zone expands to lower latitudes.
The diffuse aurora is a featureless glow in the sky that may not be visible to the naked eye, even on a dark night. It defines the extent of the auroral zone. The discrete aurorae are sharply defined features within the diffuse aurora that vary in brightness from just barely visible to the naked eye, to bright enough to read a newspaper by at night. Discrete aurorae are usually seen only in the night sky, because they are not as bright as the sunlit sky. Aurorae occasionally occur poleward of the auroral zone as diffuse patches or arcs (polar cap arcs), which are generally invisible to the naked eye.
In northern latitudes, the effect is known as the aurora borealis (or the northern lights), named after the Roman goddess of dawn, Aurora, and the Greek name for the north wind, Boreas, by Pierre Gassendi in 1621. Auroras seen near the magnetic pole may be high overhead, but from farther away, they illuminate the northern horizon as a greenish glow or sometimes a faint red, as if the Sun were rising from an unusual direction. Discrete aurorae often display magnetic field lines or curtain-like structures, and can change within seconds or glow unchanging for hours, most often in fluorescent green. The aurora borealis most often occurs near the equinoctes. The northern lights have had a number of names throughout history. The Cree call this phenomenon the "Dance of the Spirits". In Europe, in the Middle Ages, the auroras were commonly believed a sign from God. (wikipedia)
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Poem.
A steep, cobbled street.
Elegant half-timbered, Tudor houses
with overhanging upper storeys jostle
up and down this remarkable thoroughfare.
Medieval inns, hotels and boarding houses
crowd together from end to end.
A little imagination can remove the modern car
and fill this sharp gradient with locals,
merchants, visitors, smugglers, pilgrims and travellers.
For a thousand years wood-fired chimneys have
belched their smoke above and around the
oak timbers and pale wattle and daub panelled walls,
leaving their sooty signature.
With the sky grey and the atmosphere obscured,
this ancient road seems little changed from the 15th. century.
Its unchanging ambience seems to lock us in a time warp,
a reliable time-machine that
earns world-wide affection.
Constancy.
noun
the quality of being faithful and dependable, enduring and unchanging.
Constancy, gratitude and everlasting love...
the meaning of Bluebells In floriography, the language of flowers.
textures thanks to Kim Klassen.
Commentary.
What charming but substantial cottages Singleton possesses.
The South Downs chalk like all areas of chalk contains
bands of black, grey and brown flint stone – hard, sharp and incredibly durable.
The “knappers” who split this stone to “face-off” the village dwellings needed to work hard to produce the thousands of tons required to finish the job.
The spirit and ambience of this place seems unchanging,
and with a flint frontage, I can see these cottages
surviving for another thousand years.
Cacti flower on fresh growth, so if your plant just sits there, unchanging year after year, it's very unlikely to flower. What you should do is to get the plant to follow its natural growth cycle. It needs to go dormant in winter and then wake up in spring.
Cactus flowers have several meaning. Their can symbolize sexual attraction or lust between two people and also signify the loneness of the desert. Since it blooms in harsh conditions, cactus flowers also symbolize the power of enduring all things, no matter how hard they are.
They Care About You. Native American cultures believe that the cactus represents warmth, protection, and motherly love. Because cacti plants can survive in harsh conditions, they've become a symbol of unconditional, maternal love. ... So if someone gives this plant to you, it means that they love you and care about you.
At times, I have appeared as the gypsy prince holding the mysteries in my consciousness and acting intuitively in the world. I have been called the Peacemaker, for I understand every side of every dispute and always bring the polarities into balance. I realize that a suffering person suffers because s/he has become ready for a new and higher level of being. If you listen, I speak the way. I am the Book of Changes. I am the darkness and the dawn. I am the movement of life. Look to me for revelation of all things sacred. These are the Unchanging within the changed. You will hear me call you on to better things. As you pass each chance for change, you will know if you have taken the right step. You will know, for you will feel the presence of the Peacemaker inside yourself. I am with you.
The Peacemaker
Carol Bridges
In the minds eye there is a place. An unchanging place of calm. Clear streams flowing through a tranquil land. Let me go there.
The mountain streams that rush on by
Show the fish a jumpin'
And reflect the open sky
The fresh clean smell of the pines
Symbol of unchanging times
All around this sacred land
Strangely, though, I've found my way
Right here I'm gonna stay
In this land...
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Thank you very much my dear flickr friends for all your kind visits, comments, awards and favs. I appreciate them a lot and I wish you all a very happy and delightful weekend : )) xo
Yes, December is here and not only are the Christmas trees being put up by people in people land but also by fairies and their hard working spider friends in fairy land. I thought you might like to have a glimpse at their brilliant decorative skills.
Oh Christmas tree as sung by Boney M
www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3dK8EVo3So
Oh Christmas tree, oh christmas tree, of all the trees most lovely
Oh Christmas tree, oh christmas tree, of all the trees most lovely
Each year you bring to me delight, meaning in the christmas night
Oh Christmas tree, oh christmas tree, of all the trees most lovely
Oh Christmas tree, oh christmas tree, with faithful leaves unchanging
Oh Christmas tree, oh christmas tree, with faithful leaves unchanging
Your boughs are green, in sommers glow and do not fade in winters snow
Oh Christmas tree, oh christmas tree, with faithful leaves unchanging
Each year you bring to me delight, meaning in the christmas night
Oh Christmas tree, oh christmas tree, of all the trees most lovely
This week's Earth from Space features Ireland.
The Sentinel-1A satellite takes us over to Ireland, in this multi-temporal colour composite of land coverage across the island.
With a coastline of 7500 km, Ireland is home to some 4.8 million people and a wealth of history and tradition.
Stretching 486 km from north to south and 275 km across, Ireland is washed by abundant rainfall all year, coating the country in omnipresent emerald-green grasslands.
The coastal mountain fringes in the west, northwest and east are composed mainly of granite, while old red sandstone predominates in the south. Many lakes, large bog areas and low ridges make up the very scenic lowland, as seen throughout the image.
This image was stitched together from 16 radar scans by the satellite during May 2015, and gives us an idea of the island’s land cover and use.
Different colours show changes that occurred within the 12 days’ coverage.
The blues across the entire image represent strong changes in bodies of water or agricultural activities such as ploughing.
The yellows represent urban centres, with the capital city of Dublin very distinct on the far middle right. An interesting feature is the many yellow ‘spots’ scattered throughout the entire island, visible even more clearly when zooming in. These clusters all represent farmhouses.
Vegetated fields and forests appear in green. The reds and oranges represent unchanging features such as bare soil or possibly rocks that border the forests, as is clear on the left side of the image, along the tips of the island.
Sentinel-1A has been in orbit since 3 April 2014. It is a polar-orbiting, all-weather, day-and-night radar imaging mission for land and ocean services, monitoring the marine environment and mapping water and soil surfaces, among other major applications. Its sister, Sentinel-1B, is scheduled for launch on 22 April.
This image is also featured on the Earth from Space video programme.
Credit: Contains modified Copernicus Sentinel data [2015], processed by ESA
Poem.
A steep, cobbled street.
Elegant half-timbered, Tudor houses
with overhanging upper storeys jostle
up and down this remarkable thoroughfare.
Medieval inns, hotels and boarding houses
crowd together from end to end.
A little imagination can remove the modern car
and fill this sharp gradient with locals,
merchants, visitors, smugglers, pilgrims and travellers.
For a thousand years wood-fired chimneys have
belched their smoke above and around the
oak timbers and pale wattle and daub panelled walls,
leaving their sooty signature.
With the sky grey and the atmosphere obscured,
this ancient road seems little changed from the 15th. century.
Its unchanging ambience seems to lock us in a time warp,
a reliable time-machine that
earns world-wide affection.
Six Word Story:
Clarity or obscurity in hidden details?
Literary Reference:
...
Here in a world without a sky,
Without the ground, without the sea,
The one unchanging thing is I,
Myself remains to comfort me.
- Sarah Teasdale, White Fog
_____________________
Hunting weekend, day 3...
Last night's cold met this mornings warm air and raised thick fog in a matter of 2 hours. It made me think about clarity. Last night, the view of the stars was clear. And yet what did I really see? Though this morning's view is obscured, perhaps what I see, I see more clearly. hmmm. Too much philosophy. I need a cup of coffee.
My love's an arbutus
By the borders of Lene,
So slender and shapely
In her girdle of green.
And I measure the pleasure
Of her eye's sapphire sheen
By the blue skies that sparkle
Through the soft branching screen.
But though ruddy the berry
And snowy the flower
That brighten together
The arbutus bower,
Perfuming and blooming
Through sunshine and shower,
Give me her bright lips
And her laugh's pearly dower.
Alas, fruit and blossom
Shall lie dead on the lea,
And Time's jealous fingers
Dim your young charms, Machree.
But unranging, unchanging,
You'll still cling to me,
Like the evergreen leaf
To the arbutus tree . . .
-Alfred Perceval Graves
Commentary.
What charming but substantial cottages Hambleden possesses.
The Chiltern chalk like all areas of chalk contains
bands of black, grey and brown flint stone – hard, sharp and incredibly durable.
The “knappers” who split this stone to “face-off” the village dwellings needed to work hard to produce the thousands of tons required to finish the job.
The spirit and ambience of this place seems unchanging,
and with a flint frontage, I can see these cottages
surviving for another thousand years.
I had never thought my way through this before.
Maybe you already have.
Tanks run on wheels. It is just that tanks continuously lay down their own moving "road" under the wheels--the tank's tread. Coupling the wheels (e.g. two as shown) helps make sure that as many wheels as possible stay in contact with the tread when moving over rough ground.
The tread is laid down by the big, cogged wheel on the right, which is driven by the tank's motor (e.g. gas or diesel). That way, the wheels always run on a nice, unchanging surface (the inside of the tread) and can be designed to run well and last a long time on that surface.
This arrangement also provides a way to steer a tank: e.g., if you lay down the right side tread faster than the left side, the tank turns left. Etc.
NB - The tank shown is an antique; a 1942 Sherman M4A4, made in the USA. It is in a French War Memorial. However, if you google tank images, you will see that modern tanks work exactly the same way, but often employ more wheels. The applied design principle is "If it ain't broke, don't fix it."
Location: A war memorial in Mulhouse, Alsace FR.
In my album: Dan's Miscellany.
just recently i started rereading some of the old books that i first came across 4 years ago, when staying in different ashrams around india. I read many books one of my favarites was the works of Sri Aurobindo
He will realize that he lives in a surreptitious racket, an exhausting and ceaseless whirlwind exclusively filled with his thoughts, his feelings, his impulses, his reactions–him, always him, an oversized gnome intruding into everything, obscuring everything, hearing and seeing only himself, knowing only himself (if even that!), whose unchanging themes manage to give the illusion of novelty only through their alternation. In a certain sense we are nothing but a complex mass of mental, nervous and physical habits held together by a few ruling ideas, desires and associations–an amalgam of many small self-repeating forces with a few major vibrations. By the age of eighteen we are set, one might say, with our major vibrations established. Then the deposits of the same perpetual thing with a thousand different faces we call culture or “our” self will ceaselessly settle around this primary structure in ever thicker layers, increasingly refined and polished. We are in fact shut in a construction, which may be like lead, without even a small opening, or as graceful as a minaret; but whether in a granite skin or a glass statue, we are nonetheless confined, forever buzzing and repetitive.
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