HARVEST FESTIVAL: Autumnal Eve

As one of the solar festivals Autumnal Eve has been celebrated as one of the celebrations of harvests. The other two celebrations are Autumnal Equinox, and Samhain {or Halloween}. The wiccans celebrate death and rebirth of all things, and in particular what, and who, has gone before to lead to the now. Some festivities are baking a figure of a Godess in bread and symbolically commemorating by eating the bread. We as free, and accepted, Jedi can use this activity, in a more noble and glorious purpose, of communing with the Divine through the Force.

Autumnal Eve marks the beginning of harvesting what we have sown the previous half of the year. Instead of tending to the harvest; Maybe, think what you have done the first half of this year that has lead you to this point; And, then maybe think of other events farther in the past. Another activity may be to think of random acts of kindness that you have benefited from, whether they be from the Divine or from a particular person. Though even if it is from a particular stranger, or friend, maybe it is still part of the Divine. As free, and accepted, Jedi we can use this holiday, for the more noble and glorious purpose, of self improvement.

I feel that it is important to remember that this is merely the first of three celebrations and each celebration has a different focus. As, the crest of a wave the Autumnal Equinox is a celebration of the transition that is twilight. I think that cold may be a good celebration of our ancestors as they are one with the Divine, which is all, and is Samhain. We as free, and accepted, Jedi are able to use these celebrations for the more noble and glorious purpose of self-improvement. The rest of the year may be about the future, and/or maybe the past, but the harvest festivals are a celebration of what is now. And as now, we are Jedi.

Of course, ideally this holiday is earlier this month on August 1st. I got the date from my Witch Calendar but the Wheel of the Year wiki online has and the others as well: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheel_of_the_Year]. The idea of celebrating holidays originated from Wiccan and Witchcraft and the actual tie of "Jedi" Holidays is more to Hermes and Hermetic Principles and Traditions. Hermetics mostly prefer to tie everything to Lunar and Solar cycles; And, those cycles are governed by the principles of gravity and geometry; Which, I feel are virtually the same thing to God or the Divine. I feel that the Force is the same as the Spiritual Plane which is the principal mental construct of the Divine from which everything is created. First there is the Force and within that there is us. :) Thank you for your time, and energy. I hope you have a wonderful day. Sphere: Related Content

WHAT ABOUT CANADIAN, AND EUROPEAN, NATIONAL HEALTH CARE?

Today, Friday, Obama updated his Facebook page with a request for people to contact their federal representatives with their thoughts on Health Care Reform. I have already done this, so I used this opportunity to contact Obama nation with my own thoughts. I also responded a couple times to other 'comments', and then went on to something else. About an hour later I got this from a Canadian who, I feel, may have yet to 'take advantage' of Canada's national health care's public option.

SUBJECT: You are and Ignorant american
there is nothing wrong with Canadas health care ok. we are doing good we run our own federald reserve. you guys are the ones that fucked up and screwd the world not us. We are doing great except the fact that your country is making us pay for your mistakes because we didn't make any.
: CanadianThank you for sharing your opinion; However, I choose to think that I am still right. I have met many Canadians who are sympathetic to my frequency, one of them being my own Rheumatoid Arthritis doctor who is a Canadian who works in Washington State, US because Canadian 'national health care' is inferior. Also, before you try to marginalize me as some rich person. I have earned 0 dollars for the past six years, and own about $1,000 in material wealth; And, I still recognize that Public Option national health care systems fail. I feel that you might gain some enlightenment on the advantage of Libertarian political philosophy by reading Glenn Beck's book called "Common Sense".will I work my ass off. My health care is great kids can actually be kids and us candian are tougher because of our health care its ok to break an arm. your doctor isnt candian he is american now he lives in the states that is how it is. Brain drain. its cool but you do have the right to defend our right to have to pay money to be saved or die. But you have no right talking shit about things that you only have heard from hear say that is all it is. hear say did you ever thing that your doctor might just get paid less because of this health care payed by the people. I am telling you my opinion that we have great health care.
and it isnt totally free but if i am going to die I am taken care of and dont get the bill.
: CanadianI am grateful that you say you are happy. I think you are also ignorant of how citizen ship works. You say my doctor 'isn't Canadian' because he disagrees with you? really now, do you feel compelled to ridicule, demean, and otherwise demonize people who disagree with you? And, yet you feel you are superior to me?... I disagree, I think we are all equal despite what we allow ourselves to be confused by. Yes, I recognize that right in you even as you 'mettle' in 'American' politics. Furthermore, yes you 'do pay' for your "Public Option" with the taxes you pay to fuel your needlessly wasteful national government health care.Also, I have, do, and will say whatever I wish to say, even if someone else does not like how I formed my opinion, as is my right as a conscious human being. I feel that you might be ignorant of how human rights work. They are given to us by the Divine and all mental constructs such as governments, or people, are absent of any power to tax or regulate these rights. So, unless the Divine gives us a "Health Care" tree it is a privilege.I actually like this response because it gives me an opportunity to improve myself; And, maybe something I write may help another choose to be happy. Yet, I feel that anyone who reads this response can see the classic mistakes associated with the communist/fascist mental disorder. By this I am referring to a failed attempt to justify an erroneous opinion with elements that are distinguished with separate topics of the subject at hand. As areattempts to shift responsibility to anyone/thing else; As is, in the case of mentioning of the private corporation called the U.S. Federal Reserve.

"Public Option" health care systems has, do, and will always fail when employed by governments. Communism has been tried many times before; And, I sincerely hope that we have learned our lessen from two World Wars and a Cold War that lasted over half a century. If you were to ask any citizen within Canada and Europe that has 'taken advantage' of their "Public Option" for health care... I think, that you might find the majority of them tell you that their system is far inferior to the American systems that the "Capitalist pigs" created. Furthermore us, Capitalist pigs, have created the best national economy in the world, and have sustained the highest standard of living than the world has seen in all of recorded history; All of this, DESPITE government interference with unconstitutional taxation {property & income tax} and erroneous regulation.

The Federal Reserve is a distinguished entity from the United States Citizen, as no board member of this private corporation is a publically elected official. Neither does any public official 'appoint' any members of their board. This means that the Federal Reserve is solely responsible for all that it has done to undermine the U.S. Dollar and destroy the U.S. economy; And, summarially fail in the duties it has been given since its creation. However, it is our elected representatives responsibility for giving the Federal Reserve the power that it has. Therefore, it is still a Canadian Citizens' responsibility to inform their government what their thoughts are in whatever manner is 'peacefull and thorough', as is ever citizen of any country. So, whatever trouble the Federal Reserve has caused within their country is their own fault.

Sphere: Related Content

HOW CAN THE GOVERNMENT INCREASE ITS BUDGET?

The only answer has, is, and always will be to 'reduce' taxes on the 'rich'. I feel that there is large portion of those who are ignorant of Economics 101 in Washington D.C. and most State governments. However, I think that I understand how they can be trapped into thinking the first sentence is not true. So, I think it is about time that Obama nation actually fulfill his campaign promise of doing something new, and original, instead of employing the same old failed communist political theories he was brainwashed into believing.

The problem with politics as usual is that it assumes that the economy is static. The Economy is dynamic in relation to many things but taxation governs it. It 'shrinks' when the government increases taxes; Especially, when they increase taxes on the rich. Therefore, the way to 'grow' the Economy is to do the opposite, and 'reduce' taxation. This increases the 'pie' that taxes draw from. Obama nation may have 'won', by lieing to the American citizen; But, what I have said is 'scientifically' and 'mathematically' verifiable.

Government 'interference' with the economy retards economic grow, the vast majority of the time. The only time that Government 'interference' actually helps the economy is when it facilitates, promotes, and encourages the 'individual' to choose a different option. This is done when the government actually 'helps' small businesses to grow and 'compete' with the big interstate and international, corporations and mega-conglomerations. It is important to note that the only result of 'hurting' the interstate and international, corporations and mega-conglomerations {i.e. taxation and regulation}; Is, to reduce the economy, retard economic growth, and to hurt the individual citizen.

This is why 'Libertarian' policies have been 'proven' to increase job, and economic, growth. This is why communism, fascism, socialism, federalism, and Obama nationism routinely fails to promote job, and economic, growth. All of this is why "stimulus plan"s that increase government 'regulation', and most spending, only hurt the economy. I think that it is about time for us {Citizens} to 'demand' our state and federal government representatives actually employ new 'Libertarian' economic, and government, policies. Sphere: Related Content

HOW ABOUT WE REPLACE MARIA CANTWELL?

This is how 'Ms.' Maria Cantwell responds to people who contact her regarding the Cap'N'Tax bill. I feel that it is obvious that whoever wrote this fails {like a lot of congressmen seem to be failing this year} to actually read what I wrote; Because, I think that I tried to maybe help her understand that the farse that is Global Warming is just another communist/fascist ideaology that fails to pass 'scientific census', despite their lies to the contrary. So I feel that it is imparative that we 'replace' 'Ms.' Maria Cantwell with someone who actually can think a way out of a wet paper bag.

Thank you for contacting me with your concerns about climate change. I appreciate hearing from you on what I believe is the preeminent environmental challenge facing our generation and sincerely regret the delayed response.
As you know, scientists have conclusively determined that an ongoing buildup of greenhouse gas emissions, including carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide, is causing the Earth's climate to warm and could lead to drought, flooding, and other catastrophic natural disasters. In Washington, climate change is expected to alter the region's historic water cycle, threatening drinking water supplies, wildlife and salmon habitat, and the availability of emissions free hydropower. In fact, researchers have found that temperatures in the Puget Sound region will rise about 2 degrees by 2050 and cascade mountain temperatures could rise 10 degrees or more by 2090. Considering these potentially serious environmental and economic consequences, I believe that the United States must urgently address this matter, in partnership with the rest of the world.

On December 19, 2007, the greenest, most important energy bill in our nation's history was signed into law. I am proud to have helped craft the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 6), which will help create cleaner, more diverse sources of energy supply, build new growth industries that support high wage "green-collar" jobs, give consumers and businesses more affordable energy choices, and protect our environment. This landmark energy legislation aggressively boosts energy efficiency efforts by making our lighting and appliances more efficient and reducing the federal government's energy use. In addition, a provision I authored was included which will make our electricity grid smarter and more efficient.

Under the new law, fuel economy standards will increase for the first time in over two decades to a nationwide average of 35 miles per gallon (mpg), up from 25 mpg today, by 2020 for all vehicles including SUVs and light trucks. By 2030, these measures will displace the equivalent of one-third of our foreign oil needs, save American consumers at least half a trillion dollars in energy costs, and reduce our nation's carbon dioxide emissions by the same amount as all of our vehicles on the road produce today.

In addition to raising Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards, the new energy law includes mandates and incentives for biofuels to become a greater part of our nation's total energy consumption. The bill increases the renewable fuels standard to 36 billion gallons by 2022, of which at least 21 billion gallons must come from non-food feedstocks like agriculture and wood waste. Increased energy production from domestic renewable resources will not only benefit the environment, but also provide for new jobs in the farming and forestry industries. Together, these efforts will help reduce the amount of harmful emissions - including those that contribute to global warming - while reducing our reliance on fossil fuels. I am also pleased that the Energy Independence and Security Act contained my legislation banning manipulation in the oil and gasoline markets.

While I was pleased with the passage of this landmark energy legislation, there was a key provision I fought for - a tax package extending and expanding incentives for alternative energy technologies - that was removed in the face of a presidential veto and filibuster by the Senate minority. To that end, I recently spearheaded the negotiations that ended a nearly year and a half Congressional stalemate, allowing an important $17 billion clean energy tax credit package, the Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008 (H.R. 6049), to pass the Senate by a vote of 93 to 2. It was signed into law on October 3, 2008. These new tax incentives will accelerate our transition to a clean energy system by extending the production credit for electricity produced from renewables like wind, biomass, and incremental hydropower. For example, the current investment tax credit for solar will be extended for eight years, providing the solar industry the market certainty it needs to create 440,000 jobs nationally by 2016, which should translate into more than 10,000 permanent green collar jobs and 15,000 construction jobs in Washington state. This landmark law will also provide up to $7,500 to consumers who purchase plug-in electric cars, trucks or SUVs, make our electricity grid more intelligent, help homeowners generate their own electricity and hot water, and allow Washingtonians to decrease their energy bills and earn up to $500 in tax deductions if they install energy efficient products in their homes. I was also pleased that for the first time Congress voted to take embedded subsidies away from the mature and wildly profitable oil and gas industry for the first time and reorient our tax code to accelerate America's urgently needed transition to a cleaner and more renewable energy system.

While these energy measures provide critical tools necessary to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions, we also need federal legislation that establishes scientifically based emissions caps. Unfortunately, I have concerns about the cap-and-trade greenhouse gas reduction program legislation introduced so far in the Senate because they unfairly penalize the Pacific Northwest's decades-old reliance on emissions free hydropower. In addition, they do not recognize that our state's hydropower system is mature and won't be able to add much more capacity in coming years, thus any future electricity generation will be relatively more polluting. Some legislative proposals would also effectively penalize Washington state for its years of aggressive energy efficiency measures, making any additional savings more costly for Washington state relative to other parts of the country. Finally, I have strong concerns that some cap-and-trade proposals could provide windfalls to historic greenhouse gas emitters, or allow excessive speculation and manipulation of emission allocation trading markets. For decades, Washingtonians have been on the cutting edge of clean energy solutions and energy efficiency, setting an example for the rest of the nation. I will continue working with my colleagues to craft legislation that will cut our greenhouse gas emissions without punishing low carbon intensity states.

You may also be interested to learn that, on November 14, 2007, I introduced the Climate Change Adaptation Act of 2007 (S. 2355). This comprehensive legislation recognizes that the impacts of climate change are already occurring and will continue in the coming decades even if we begin dramatically decreasing our greenhouse gas emissions today. If enacted, my bill will require the President to develop a national strategy for addressing the impact climate change will have on our natural resources. It will also specifically require the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to conduct vulnerability assessments on the impacts of climate change on coastal and ocean resources, and prepare an adaptation plan for such resources. The Climate Change Adaptation Act was unanimously approved by the Senate Commerce Committee on December 4, 2007. However, this legislation did not come before the full Senate before the close of the 110th Congress, and will therefore need to be reintroduced in the 111th Congress for further consideration

On May 27, 2008, I chaired an official Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries and the Coast Guard hearing on the Effects of Climate Change on Marine and Coastal Ecosystems in Washington state. During the hearing, I received testimony from national and regional experts on the effects of climate change on the health of Puget Sound and oceans, and the impact rising sea levels could have on Washington state communities. Washington is projected to sustain sea level rises up to two feet by 2040, which would put 56 square miles of the state underwater and affect at least 44,429 residents - more than the current population of Olympia. Also, almost half of our carbon dioxide emissions end up in our oceans, over half a trillion tons since the start of the Industrial Revolution, which is making the water more acidic. Ocean acidification is detrimental to many ocean organisms, including coral, and threatens to disrupt ocean habitats and coastal economies around the world, including Washington state's trademark $3.5 billion fishing industry. When we combine the impact of ocean acidification with the additional climate change effects of increasing ocean temperatures, changing winds and currents, and rising sea levels, the impacts our carbon emissions have on marine environments like the Puget Sound are too devastating to ignore.

Like you, I am encouraged by growing momentum for developing solutions to climate change. As a member of both the Senate Energy and Commerce Committees, I plan to continue learning more about the science of global warming and pushing the most effective policies and regulations that could be implemented to help limit greenhouse gas emissions. Please be assured that I will work with my colleagues to ensure that we seize this opportunity to move towards creating a cleaner, more diverse and secure 21st Century energy system.

Thank you so much for contacting me to share your thoughts on this matter. Finally, I would like to keep you informed of what is happening in D.C. Every Monday, I provide a brief outline about my work in the Senate and issues of importance to Washington state. If you are interested in getting this update, please visit my website at http://cantwell.senate.gov. Please do not hesitate to contact me in the future if I can be of further assistance.


Sincerely,
Maria Cantwell
United States Senator Sphere: Related Content

WHAT DO WE DO WITH ACRON AND THE 2010 CENSUS?

I think that the only information I might give ACORN is what is constitutionally required; And, that is how many people live in this household. I feel that I will be fine with them trying to get blood out of a rock {fining me} for having the audacity to fail these criminal thugs. I think I am also ok with them choosing to throw me in jail, because I am unable to pay such a fine because I am unemployed.

ACORN, and its subsideraries, is under investigation for many things; voter fraud in over 10 states; And, many are calling for a federal criminal investigation due to the embezzlement scandal and many whistleblower claims of criminal civil rights violations. Yet, Obama-nation wants to outsource the Census to them as part of his executive branch.

So, I seem to be joining the ranks of many that will ignore and fail ACORN as Obama-nation has shoved them through the legislation despite being under federal investigation.

Sphere: Related Content

WHAT IS SEN. PATTY MURRAY'S RESPONSE TO S.RES148/H.R.2454?

I am very thankfull that it appears Patty Murray actually read what I wrote unlike Maria Cantwell's response. I think that she still needs to be replaced; Because, she has a history of using less reason and logic than even Maria Cantwell. For instance, she has gone on record with statements for destroying our Healthcare because she 'thinks' it is broken. What is broken about having the best health care system in the world? I feel that others, may be on the same frequency as I, and contact their congressmen and direct them to fail this legislation. The Government should let American families (rich and poor) keep the extra $4,000 in taxes some fools want to raise taxes by.

Thank you for contacting me regarding H.R. 2454, the American Clean Energy and Security Act (ACESA) of 2009. I appreciate hearing from you regarding this pending legislation. ACESA was introduced in the House of Representatives on May 15, 2009 and is currently being considered by multiple House committees.

As you know, our nation is faced with a growing global demand for energy, a heavy reliance on fossil fuels, record-high energy prices, and environmental concerns regarding energy use. I know that Washington state families are struggling with soaring energy costs, but also want cleaner forms of energy and a more diversified national energy policy that lessens our dependence on foreign oil. I believe it will take American innovation and smart policies that encourage conservation, energy efficiency, and increase renewable energy research and development to address this critical issue and create a comprehensive national energy policy.

Throughout my tenure in the United States Senate, I have supported energy policies that benefit consumers and encourage diversification of our nation's energy sources. As a member of both the Senate Budget and Appropriation Committees, I have fought for increased funding of important alternative energy research and development programs in Washington State and across the nation. In order to encourage private sector development of new forms of energy technology, I have consistently supported higher fuel economy standards for vehicles and federal tax incentives to help spur investment in natural gas, wind, solar, biomass, and other renewable energy sources. In addition, I believe it is vital that Congress works to increase energy independence without sacrificing environmental protections or hurting the economy or consumers.

Like you, I am deeply concerned about record-high energy prices and our continuing dependence on foreign oil. Although responsible increased domestic production should be part of our national energy policy, I firmly believe that we must move forward with progressive policies that promote alternative energy, energy conservation and efficiency. Be assured, I will be working to ensure that we institute a sensible, comprehensive energy policy that focuses on renewable energy and decreases our dependence on foreign oil and fossil fuels.

Energy policy is one of the most critical issues facing our nation. We must move forward with progressive policies that fund alternative energy development and work in conjunction with sound environmental policy. Please be assured I will keep your views in mind if ACESA or related legislation comes before the Senate for consideration. If you would like to know more about my work in the Senate, please feel free to sign up for my updates at http://murray.senate.gov/updates. Thank you again for writing, and please keep in touch. Sphere: Related Content

WHAT IS SOLSTICE?

All is a mental construct of the Force/Divine; And, June 21st marks the same exchange of energy as that of Christmas {December 21st}. The solstice marks the turning of the tide of darkness and light. I think that this may be best illustrated as time itself. Thank you everyone, for your time; And, please remember that you deserve to be happy. Forgive yourself; Love thy neighbor; And, may the Force be with you, always. :D

I feel it is important to note that the Northern and Southern hemispheres exchange the Solstices so that they are opposite of each other. So June 21st is the Southern Hemisphere's 'winter solstice'; Maybe, 'Christmas' should celebrated in the Southern Hemisphere at this time. The solstice is a time to remember all that has been, that is apart of who we are. I try to forgive myself of anything I may be inclined to regret, or all that I wish I had done. Edgar Cayce said it best, I feel: "Only those who help others do what 'they' want are ever truly happy." I think this includes ourselves as well; And, I feel that people forget that maybe our happiness is required in order to be able to help others.

The solstice is the turning point of All. So maybe time itself can illustrate the soltice in how the future becomes the present, and then history... or vice versa {pronounced 'vice a versa'}. I think that the solstice may be referred to as Taijitsu {Yin-Yang} for Chinese; And, may provide us with a more clear point of view of the duality in the Force. The duality is to the difference between light and dark and the idea of them existing together at the same time. Another way to think of this is to think of the idea behind the word oxymoron as a myth created by logic. Logic has is a tool that is sometimes useful; Yet, All is duality and thus the Force is above and beyond Logic. Many of the things we hold, sacred and true, are only so from a certain point of view.

I think that the idea behind Duality may be the hardest for me to grasp; And yet, I see it everytime I look at nature. I feel that we can see the Duality, and thus the Force, after every solstice when days, or nights, become longer... or shorter. The Force is within All and I sometimes find it easy to forget how the Divine is within absolutely everything. People may ask for miracles but then they might find it easy to dismiss the coincedence of a friend coming to help them. I feel that it is an error to dismiss any coincidence as chance; And, all coincidences have some meaning. However, sometimes 'reality' and the Force is beyond our conscious thoughts.

Historically, I think that people find it easy to think they know everything, or that science knows all that there is to know; And, so maybe choose to learn from this pattern so that we can break it and learn to be happy in some new experience. Thank you again for your time, and energy. I wish everyone to be happy, and for the Force to be with us all.

The Jedi Order

Sphere: Related Content

HOW DO WE BREATHE?

Breathing is the a way to gain, and maintain, control over yourself and the Force. Thy imagination is the primary tool in manifesting what you want. I think that everyone uses the Force every moment of their life; And, maybe they have yet to realize the control they have over their own life. I feel that the point of Life itself, may be to find a way to be happy as you live that Life.

First you breathe in through your mouth and then you breathe out through your nose. I often try to softly hum the sound 'ohm' to myself as I breathe out through my nose. I think the easiest way for me to do this is to touch the tip of my tongue, to the roof of my mouth, right behind my top front teeth. I felt that this took me a few moments to get the hang of this at first; But, the point is to 'find' your way. I think that whether you succeed or fail is irrelevant; And, to the action itself may be of paramount.

As I breathe I envision what I want in my life. I pretend, in my mind, and draw the feelings of love and joy as I 'live' through my inner virtual world. I think that our feelings are the most important part of it because it helps us get clear with what will truly help us be happy. Angels want to help us with whatever we say we want, so it helps us if we get clear. As I hum the word 'ohm' I envision my virtual world is manifesting in waves from explosions starting from my soul. I ask the angels to help me manifest this. As I breathe in a new moment of air I 'feel' myself drawing my virtual world in. I feel that the act of drawing in is the final step in that cycle.

I feel that we manifest everything in our life by default. I think that most of the time people might be lost and blind; Yet, whether you realize your power or not is irrelevant to that you are responsible for everything in your life. Yes, bad people are responsible for their own actions as well; Yet, you are responsible for allowing it to enter your life. I think that most of the time it is our 'fears'; And, some maybe 'obsess' over these fears. However, all is good, and so who is responsible for anything is irrelevant to accepting your power. I feel that this might be counter intuitive and people fear accepting 'responsibility' because of some erroneous thought process. I find that accepting responsibility for even things I do not 'want' is empowering, instead.

I think that I am the master of my own reality; And, some may think I am silly but I am ok with that. I type this to try to help others realize their own power, and maybe this will help them do what 'they' want. As Edgar Cayce once said: "Only those who help others do what they want, are ever truly 'happy'."

THE JEDI ORDER

Sphere: Related Content