Archive for December, 2009
Eternally Ever-Green Christmas
Tuesday, December 8th, 2009Winter is fast approaching. Nights will be their longest. But hope beacons from the lights on our Christmas tree. The evergreen symbolizes eternity. But we do not want our old plastic tree to sit in a landfill forever either. For this reason, artificial trees are not environmentally friendly. In addition to this, syntheitc trees are made from petroleoum-based PVC.
To have a truly green Christmas, select a live, uncut tree that can be replanted. If this is not feasible, select a real tree cut from a tree farm. As they grow they release oxygen and take in carbon dioxide. When the season is over it can be turned into mulch. Do not put tinsel or artificail snow on it.
“In everything natural there is something marvelous.” Aristotle
Youth and Aging
Monday, December 7th, 2009“Youthfulness is not determined by age. It is determined by one’s life force. One who possesses hope is forever young. One who continually advances is forever beautiful”.
Daisaku Ikeda
“Life loses its dynamism from the moment we lose the passion with which to live it. No matter what our age, we cannot afford to let the flame within our heart grow dim. We do not become unhappy because we grow old. We become unhappy only when we grow ever more unwilling to change as we age”.
Daisaku Ideda
We Need A Little Garlic, Right This Very Minute!
Monday, December 7th, 2009‘Tis the season to be merry. Consuming garlic is a great way to increase one’s mood. Did you know that garlic stimulates testosterone, the male hormone that helps build muscle and stimulate sexual desire? It works wonders for females as well. The truth is our bodies are constantly being bombarded with chemicals that act like the female hormone estrogen. These chemicals get leached into foods stored in plastic containers. Even some canned food items are lined with plastic! In addition to this, a lot of processed foods contain soy products. Soy can also act like estrogen. This is creating a metabolic problem for men and women alike. Here is my suggestion: eat whole, non-processed, organic foods.
Garlic has also been shown to have powerful antimicrobial and antiviral properties. In other words, this might be another step you can take to ward off that winter illness. Here is an easy way to get it into your diet. Peel a clove or two of garlic. Place it in a ceramic bowl with some olive oil and a dash of salt. Heat it in the microwave for about thirty seconds, or until it becomes soft. Spread it on some whole grain toast or eat it on its own.
So haul out the garlic if you want to spice up your life and perk up your immune system.
“With music and culture we can change the world” Yetter
Sunday, December 6th, 2009In scene 3:45 of the video, please, pay close attention to the little boy blowing out the flames over the earth.
We have control over our own lives and the future of our planet. I hope you enjoy this video as much as me.