The Hundredth Monkey, by Ken Keyes, Jr.
Recently, this book has become popular again, but I’m not sure many people realize that it is not simply a powerful idea about how memes flow through communities, populations and species. It is a passionate cry out against the threat of nuclear war, and a call to action to begin the small things that can have tremendous influences towards peace.
So, read away.
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“‘Dark Matter’ — The Physical Basis for mysticism
The subtle body doctrine of mysticism has passed the test of time, being a part of our most ancient to modern cultures, throughout the world. It provides an excellent foundation for the explanation of numerous phenomena (as included in this article) so that even without a physical basis it is a valuable system well worth exploring and utilizing. Its success in mystical traditions and the scientific verification of much of the phenomena mentioned here are sufficient to warrant subtle body theory as a valuable doctrine. Truly, it needs no further proof. However, the recent scientific concept of “dark matter” provides a new understanding of what the mystics refer to as subtle matter and so the possibility for a connection between mysticism and western science is quite real and could be of great benefit.
This would suggest that we have a soul, and it is physical, even though it is a very fine form of physical “dark matter”. But we must be aware that intellectual understanding of this doctrine will not enlighten mankind; we must obtain an experiential awareness of the subtle bodies in order to truly benefit from these teachings. In so doing, we will be able to live our lives from a deeper understanding of the nature of man and of our position in the universe. We will better understand the repercussions of our actions and decisions, on a personal level, a social level, and a global level.
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Saddam Hussein has a blog. Okay, so it’s written by a fawning admirer in the State Company for Internet Services, but it’s not really any more or less informative than blogger George W. Bush’s site. Bush at least has video. Both invoke their gods to inspire their troops:
“There’s no question in my mind that the challenges we face will be overcome, because our nation is full of decent and honorable and strong people — many of whom are in this room. Thank you for caring about your country. May God bless your work. And my [sic]God continue to bless America.”
— Bush
“After an absence from the fields, arenas and objectives of the Almighty, when He Has Willed it to be extended, your role returns again to you, Iraqi men and women of valour and sacrifice, the heroes of our valiant armed forces under all your titles�your role is regained, now that you have snatched the opportunity to re-assume it deservedly with your special traits which emanate from your great faith in all that brings satisfaction to Allah and gratification to the homeland and the nation. On the arenas of this role of yours and its eternal mission, you have presented scores of martyrs, which keeps your picture bright and unblemished, as you have evinced no reluctance whatsoever in taking the stand of faith and dignity with which you have responded to the call of history, blessed with the spirit and fragrance of Heaven.”
— Saddam
sigh.
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The Official Coyle & Sharpe Website
A treasury of some of the most interesting ambush pranksters in history.