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Particolare Philosopher Campana
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A great tree,...
He might even be a poet....
Le philosophe dit:
Amis, allez voir le poète,...
Et le poète raconte,...:
Qui a su aimer la Terre,..
a aimé,...L'éternité!....
Nicolson’s Café was the place where J.K. Rowling wrote a lot of the first Harry Potter book, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, after arriving in Edinburgh. This is likely the first coffee shop she worked at after moving to Edinburgh as it was then owned by Rowling’s brother-in-law. She could nurse a cup of coffee here for hours and write in relative peace with her daughter sleeping in the pram next to her. The space was later turned into a Chinese restaurant, and has more recently turned back into a café/restaurant called Spoon.
The Philosopher, Harpocrates (1593) by Jan Harmensz Muller at the Allentown Art Museum.
старинная яхта красного дерева, 1932 года постройки класса "Дракон" поставлена в этом месте символизируя берег Даугавы, который когда то здесь находился, возле Резиденции Философов
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If this is some form of ending, at least remind me of the beginning.
The stones at Philosopher's Grove in Madison, WI are being removed, apparently due to high crime. The decision directly affects the homeless population here.
Ambulans Tolle philosophus .
Harmonias abstinentibus crudelitatis primitiva fabulas ,
fanaticorum deliria sacrificia fieri ,
quod communicant in cordibus stupebunt,
skepticism ut paradoxa facit mysteria flectere ,
cum signa contrariam satus super,
coepit benigniorem tuus contemptionem ostendunt ?
Cuius minimum gustum elit ,
Præcipitabit mortem tuam avertis inconcinnus doctrina ?
Finge hæsitationibus tuum sicut INDIFFERENS ora tumescere
indifferentiam intellectualiter periculosum general suus tenuit ,
propter venias ad obediendum GREGARIUS singuli quaerentes ,
jam tenaces philosophizers nolentes audire ,
ridiculum sententia tua pereas verbis subtilius hinc ,
haec TUMOROSUS ones designare obligando cessantibus oculo pietatis ,
Hactenus principia superfluo systematice irridebant values ,
derangement temperamenta ornare impatienter profundum abyssi ,
Dubius aures oratione opponit male,
Philosophus de facto indignatus explicationes apparet ,
Satis fucata haec sunt gradus ,
ambulare a repudium monstra furorem scholis ,
quibus animalium non vivere stridor dentium.
Steve.D.Hammond.
Scholars have long known that fishing eventually turns men into philosophers. Unfortunately, it is almost impossible to buy decent tackle on a philosopher's salary. ~Patrick F. McManus
Although you probably know that the third eye is associated with wisdom and intuition, you may not be aware of the side effects that can come with opening your third eye. For example, it can induce uncomfortable physical sensations. Similarly, it can make it hard to regulate your own behavior, and it can lead to confusing experiences during your sleep. So, does this mean that it is better to keep your third eye closed? Alternatively, do the benefits outweigh the potential costs?
We’ll explore how to open your third eye and explain how to tell if your third eye is open already, along with considering the dangers of opening third eye chakras. As it turns out, all of these dangers can be mitigated by careful foresight. To that end, we'll suggest a range of techniques that will help you ensure that your third eye is a source of empowerment rather than fear.
What Is Your ‘Third Eye’?
The third eye is located in your pineal gland, which ancient philosophers believed was the seat of the soul. It is the third eye that allows us to intuit possible futures and make sense of our own potential, and it evolved to help us identify underlying patterns in our lives.
Everyone has a third eye, and everyone gains access to it. However, some use it more than others, and with greater intensity.
Any time that you have a gut feeling, you're drawing from the perception of your third eye. For example, just think about the times when you simply knew you should go to a particular place or seek contact with a particular person, even though you couldn't justify this choice with articulable logic.
It's helpful to think of the third eye as a unique sense organ; one that can be honed and sharpened with work.
In addition to helping you read your environment and access intuitions about the path you should follow in life, it can help you tune into particular vibrations in other people. This means that strengthening your use of the third eye not only enhances your perception but also assists you in connecting with people whose energy fits with yours.
Further Reading
Third Eye Chakra Healing For Beginners: How To Open Your Third Eye
7 Chakras: What Is A Chakra? How To Balance Chakras For Beginners
Third Eye Awakening: How To Know If Your Third Eye Is Open
Many people mistakenly think that they need to work on causing a third eye awakening when in fact it is already open. This is largely because fear and uncertainty can prompt us to ignore what we take in with the third eye; we are often raised to discount our “hunches”.
So, how do you know if your own third eye is open? The easiest way to answer this question is to pay attention to whether you have gut feelings, even one that you suppress. The more seemingly baseless intuitions you have, the more likely it is that your third eye is currently open, whether you want it to be or not.
Third Eye Opening Side Effects
In addition to causing strong gut feelings, having an open third eye can induce a wide range of other side effects.
In particular, look out for the following third eye opening side effects:
A light feeling of pressure between your eyebrows. This could be similar to the sensation of someone gently pressing a finger to the skin in that area. This needn't happen when you're feeling particularly spiritual, but it is often a reminder that the spiritual dimension of life is currently relevant.
Starting to picture things in your mind (or even starting to dream about particular things) before they happen.
A sense that colors are brighter and that your environment is sharper. An open third eye allows you to take in light and details that you would otherwise miss, and this can be intense or overwhelming at first.
Feeling like you are changing on a fundamental level, even if you struggle to put it into words. It's common for the third eye to open because of transformative experiences, or to occur just before a period of great growth.
More frequent tension headaches (i.e., headaches that feel like pressure on your temples or like a band around your head). This is sometimes explained as being a result of your mind working harder than usual.
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What Causes Third Eye Chakra Blockages Or Imbalances?
It's important to be aware that you may struggle to open or utilize your third eye. In particular, blockages or imbalances can develop in the location of the third eye chakra, and it is only by dislodging these blockages that you'll be able to access the full power of your intuition. Common causes of this sort of imbalance include exhaustion, resistance to the power of your third eye, high levels of consistent stress, and repeated emotional conflict in your life.
Remember, your third eye can be underactive or overactive, so be aware of different cues. If it is underactive, you may struggle to concentrate, feel anxious, find it difficult to self-reflect, and feel somehow disconnected from the people around you.
Meanwhile, if you're dealing with an overactive third eye, you may be trapped in over-analyzing your current situation, feel mentally “fogged up”, and repeatedly escape into daydreams rather than engaging with real life.
7 ‘Dangers’ Of Opening Your Third Eye
As you’re now aware, there are many reasons why you might want to open your third eye and lots of ways in which you can benefit from doing so.
Of course, however, opening one’s third eye is not without risks.
If the process is improperly managed, you can end up feeling overwhelmed and may struggle to deal with your new sense of power. Third eye opening side effects include the following, all of which can be effectively managed with careful planning.
1. Vivid Dreams And Nightmares
If your third eye opens at a time that you don't expect and you're ill-equipped to manage it, your sleep can be severely disrupted.
In particular, you may experience especially intense dreams and nightmares, some of which can be frightening. You may also wake up feeling tired, and find the images from your dreams keep returning throughout the day in a way that makes it hard to concentrate or relax.
Meditating before going to bed can help you to counteract this possible side effect of third eye experiences, encouraging your mind to enter into a calm and balanced state that facilitates less erratic input from the third eye.
In addition, keeping a dream journal can help you understand the underlying themes from dreams and nightmares, and your third eye will typically stop overloading you with repeatedly intense imagery if you process the lesson or message that is being represented during your sleep.
2. Scary Accurate Intuition
When your third eye first opens, your finely honed faculty of intuition may feel like more of a burden than a gift. You may become so good at predicting what will happen in your life (or how others behave) that you feel truly unnerved by it and find it daunting rather than useful.
In time, you will become used to the improved accuracy of your gut feelings. The lesson here is not to try and repress your gut feelings. Instead of reducing their frequency, pushing them away tends to make them come back with a greater level of intensity. This includes in the form of dreams, as mentioned above.
To deal with the scarily accurate predictions involved in opening your third eye, try to remind yourself that these intuitions will help you make good choices. While it can seem bizarre at first, it is also the key to a happier, more informed future.
3. You May Become Fearless
Sometimes, people report a fearlessness associated with opening your third eye chakra, as they have a sense of being invincible or super-human. The opening of the third eye can be deeply empowering, and with this empowerment often comes a dramatic increase in self-confidence.
So, what should you do to ensure that this new fearlessness is healthy?
Firstly, it's important to note that an open third eye doesn't make you omniscient So, it's still important to think carefully about everything you choose to do in life.
Secondly, it's helpful to deliberately engage the rational parts of your mind in order to make sure you get some logical input to balance the raw intuition few to you by the third eye. For example, it can be helpful to write a pros and cons list about something you're thinking about doing. In addition, write down all the feelings and intuitions that strike you.
4. Astral Projection
When you astrally project, part of you leaves your body and travels elsewhere. This typically happens in bed at night, when your soul or essence may raise up above your physical body and leave you feeling frightened and confused. As you become more spiritually powerful by opening your third eye, this power can emerge at unpredictable times and this can be difficult to get used to at first.
The trick here is to realize that there is nothing inherently dangerous about astral projection. You can not get “stuck” outside of your body. Plus, nothing bad will happen to your body during the period in which you temporarily detach from it. Try to view experiences of astral projection as signals that your intuitive faculties are sharpening and that you are becoming more and more in tune with the universe. Once this type of experience becomes more normal, you may even find it pleasurable or profound.
5. Your Eye Chakra Could Become Overactive
When your third eye becomes oversensitive, you may experience some of the physical side effects that we discussed above. Most notably, you may develop a sensitivity to light, with bright sun and vivid colors becoming almost offensive to look at.
In addition, you might start to get uncomfortable headaches that your doctor considers to be unexplained. It's unpleasant to deal with these signs of having an oversensitive third eye. Therefore, it's important to work on balancing your third eye charka (more on that below).
In addition to this balancing, you may find it helpfully to temporarily limit your exposure to, especially stimulating environments. By gradually increasing the time you spend outside, for example, you can slowly allow your third eye to become acclimatized to the intense sights and sounds that flood it. Meanwhile, relaxing your body will help to reduce the tension in your head muscles, potentially dulling your headaches.
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6. Third Eye Awakening Can Be Confusing And Scary
The mere opening of the third eye can itself lead to feeling confused and frightened. In this way, you may even start to ask how to close your third eye as the new flood of information can leave you destabilized. In some cases, you may even wonder if there's a way to go back to how things were before.
However, it's vital to remember that you are merely gaining access to information that already existed all around you.
You're not changing the future or reading the thoughts of others; you're just tuning in to cues that you didn't use to know how to interpret.
When you attempt to view the opening of the third eye as just an increase in a previous capacity, it can seem much less frightening. Further, try to remind yourself that your spiritual awakening can really only be good for you in the long term. It will help you understand your life's true purpose.
7. Chaotic Behavior
Finally, as well as feeling frightened, you might notice you start to behave in inconsistent ways. This is similar to the way in which any major change can lead to erratic behavior. You may want time to adjust to the opening of your third eye, and time to figure out what your newly sharpened intuition should mean for how you behave.
Be patient with yourself, and don't expect yourself to immediately know exactly how to manage everything you're learning and feeling.
As well as simply waiting out this adjustment period, it can be helpful to exercise a little more restraint than usual. In other words, question the urges you feel before simply acting on them. Plus, quickly check that you can stand by your behavior before you choose to put it into practice.
Meanwhile, let those you are close to knowing that you're going through a period of growth and adjustment so that they can offer support and compassion.
“I Opened My Third Eye And I Regret It!” – How To Balance Your Third Eye
If you're worried about opening your third eye and want to ensure that you don't regret it, make a consistent effort to keep your third eye chakra balanced in a healthy way.
The following techniques are especially effective in balancing your third eye:
Practice meditation on a daily basis. This can be a simple 10-minute exercise during which you focus on your breathing or scan your body for sensations. Or, it can be a more complex meditative journey if you're already experienced.
Put lavender or neroli essential oils on the pulse points of your wrists, or light scented candles that include these oils.
Ensure you get approximately eight hours of sleep per night. Practice good sleep hygiene! For example, remove electronic devices from your bedroom and do something relaxing for at least an hour before bed.
Eat foods to nourish the third eye (including red onion, blueberries, blackberries, eggplant, red grapes, and raspberries). In general, any red and purple foods are said to be connected to a balanced third eye chakra.
Recite daily affirmations that relate to the third eye, such as “I acknowledge the wisdom that comes from within me” and “I am open to the inner guidance of my third eye.”
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Since ancient times, the third eye had been revered by all kinds of cultures. Today, we know it as the pineal gland, but it is still called the third eye in the spiritual realm. The third eye is viewed as a spiritual sign representing our capability to conquer all kinds of challenges in daily life by tapping into our inner wisdom.
But there is much more to the third eye than that. In most Eastern traditions, the third eye is undoubtedly real; a thing that anybody can perceive and obviously feel if they have a strong sense of self and mindfulness. It is what is often referred to as the connection between our body and our spirit.
When we meditate with any consistency, the third eye opens and your inner guide becomes stronger and a more present guiding force in your life.
HERE ARE FIVE SIGNS YOUR THIRD EYE IS OPENING:
1. A DULL SENSATION OF PRESSURE BETWEEN THE EYEBROWS.
Generally when the third eye starts to manifest on a much deeper level, there’s a related consciousness of sensation between eyebrows. It could seem like somebody is lightly touching us at that moment, or you might feel a spreading of warmth.
Sometimes this sensation could appear from nowhere; whether we have spiritual feelings or not. It’s as if it’s a signal to pull us back in that spiritual state of mind.
2. INCREASED FORESIGHT.
Among the most obvious signals of third eye opening is an increase in foresight or intuition we start to experience – if we are paying attention.
Intuition is the capability to know something might happen before it does or knowing something is right or wrong because of a feeling or sense. It often comes and goes without notification. However with time, this feeling could get stronger, and turn out to be a guiding process in our daily lives.
We might start to sense warning signs or what our next action should be without explanation. Don’t dispute your intuition. Use it! It might not always be right; however it most certainly will put us on the right path.
3. PRONE TO LIGHT SENSITIVITY.
With the opening third eye, we could find ourselves a little more sensitive to light and seeing colors more brightly.
Vivid colors and our awareness of light may begin subtly; they are not always instantly obvious or overwhelming. However, the sensitivity to light often brings further awareness of what is happening around us. When focusing deeply on the third eye (like in meditation), the lights of the third eye might appear.
The third eye and it’s reference to light has been talked about for years in many traditions worldwide. It is well-known in many forms of art and religious works. If you study the works, you can often see the light reference in circular shapes and star-shaped lights peeking through the clouds.
Our eyes will change over time, and we might feel like we just can’t get enough sun on our skin. This is normal. Soak it up! Just make sure you are not harming the skin.
4. A FEELING OF GRADUAL AND CONTINUAL CHANGE.
Most importantly, fostering a healthy third eye steadily changes our perspective and personality in life. It results in beneficial changes because we want, and maybe even crave them. We can usually see it in the way we treat others. We might become more tolerant and less selfish.
5. INCREASED HEADACHES.
A headache pressure is stronger than the pressure talked about earlier that happens between the eyebrows. At times, that pressure can begin to ache a little. Consider it a little bit of energy overload. Go outdoors and do a thing you cherish, like meditate or walk.
Head pressure is an actual sign of the spiritual eye opening, particularly in the center of the forehead. It is an indication that one’s pineal gland is developing energetically.
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When our Third Eye is opening, we’ll begin body-to-soul discussions in our mind with an understanding of our place in the Universe and that we are the creator of our reality!
We will encounter greater states of mindfulness, enabling us to visualize a better life and take focused action to help us live up to our potential. We’ll become very intuitive, possess a good memory, and we’ll have the ability to understand without any problem.
While doing a later afternoon walk, I saw a large group of people huddled around a squad car near the Philosophers Stones atop State Street. Honestly, my mind went into a little negative place and thought the worst (as unfortunately the park gets a bad rap from a few bad apples). As luck may have it, I was happy to find that everyone (the police included) were gathered around a leopard looking feline sitting on the sidewalk. Just chilling out and enjoying the day, the owner obviously had brought it out to get a daily dose of sunshine. A few minutes passed until I noticed the harness, I was in such disarray about a cat hanging out on State Street; if it were a dog I would't be surprised.
As I thought of all the questions I had for the owner, the majestic cat began to walk and the crowd dispersed. I lucked out and approached with caution, because while not so timid to animals I wasn't sure how the owner would react to someone asking if they could take a photo of the two of them. She easily agreed and introduced herself as Michelle, and her cat Jax; a one year old Leopard and Bengal mix. Dropping nearly $1000 dollars on him, Jax is worth every cent. Michelle is a student at the university studying Bio Chemistry, and when she is not busy with the books and labs; Jax keeps her plenty busy.
So while I had obtained my strangers name and a little about her for my 608 strangers, I was left wanting to know more about Jax. As we chatted, he looked at a tree quizzically as if he wanted to climb it and then before my very eyes he jumped from the ground to the bark and started to scale the tree. With his leash/harness still attached Michelle brought him back to reality, with a laugh she explained to me that often times he has more energy then she does. Fully grown at one year old, strictly eating raw meat for his diet can be pricey but to keep his fancy figure Michelle takes Jax for walks often. Not only is he a good companion for walks, but when he wants something he is very vocal and creative in getting attention. Michelle told me that one time Jax ripped the roll of toilet paper up and and threw it into the bowl to get her attention. (Smart cat!) He loves to hunt and has only two fears; basketballs and Swiffers, funny things in my mind to be afraid of but I am not a cat.
I had a business card ready in my pocket, and expressed if she wanted more photos of her cat OR just to read my account of our meeting to check out my site. We left no longer as strangers, and I was a tad bit more educated on this fancy feline. While most of the back story is about Jax, I am happy to share this with my fellow members of the 100 strangers community. The group has opened my eyes to so many awesome, talented photographers I don't even know where to begin. Check it out and embark on a magical journey into the realm of strangers, becoming a little less strange!
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The nicest parts of this long sakura path I think is where the canal curves.
The canal waters are very clean, you can clearly see large wild carp feeding on waterweeds at the canal bottom.
Tackling colors with this RAW, moving away from Sony defaults, beyond mere tweaks to hue and WB or colour balance, got to experiment.
The previous shot was still with default Sony colour profile.
Can't help but to also wonder if it's the overly cold colour signature of this Sony Zeiss 24-70mm f4.0, my shots with this lens never grew on me.
Can you help in a dermination ? I have strange amazing stones, I think they must be somewhat related to galena, but in a rare form ... limonite goethite pseudomorphs of galena with a path on marcassite pyrite ... is that possible ? some have the same core colour as a marcassite inside, but the outside is crystallised in galena forms ... ! they are find in limestone (old ocean 150 000 000 years old, fossil are commonly found) They are brownish red to black and rarely oxidised pyrite colour when freshly extracted from the broken calcareous stones.
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Took this photo, using a Contax 60mm F/2.8 Carl Zeiss Makro-Planar T* MM C/Y Mount Lens on my K5 (thanks to the Multi-mount PK+MM for Pentax weather sealed DSLR). (pict is processed and cropped.)
I use these great Carl Zeiss lenses : Distagon* 35mmF2.8 ; Sonnar* 135mmF2.8 ; a Planar* 50mmF1.4, and Makro-Planar 60mm F/2.8 on my Pentax K-5 thanks to this system !