Category Archives: Thoughts

Find yourself staring at the home screen of Netflix more often than you watch movies or shows? Well have no fear, you are not alone! The diverse and plentiful collection of visual media can be overwhelming! Psychologists have shown that when people are offered more than seven choices, the individual as a marked increase in difficulty making a choice. These options are not only big deals in building awareness about problems but very entertaining. Educate yourself while passing away an afternoon!

Hungry For Change

Revealing the truth behind the diet, weight loss and health food industry, this film reveals the trap set by corporation and marketing teams to keep you in a vicious cycle. Few of the plans and products are in earnest pursuit of health or fitness. Hungry For Change will show you the way to the body you deserve.

Fed UP

Everything about the last three decades of food and exercise is a lie, that director Stephanie Soechtig ( Oscar winner of An Inconvenient Truth) uncovers. This film focuses on the lack of healthy practices and products found in today’s ‘health crazed’ society. It also covers the lack of oversight in the products people use to lose weight. The body reacts to many of these as it would a poison or steroid.

Tiny

The idea of home is a constantly shifting term as social pressures change and terms of ‘wealth’ flux. This film showcases a couple building a small house from scratch. Diverting from the couple periodically we get to see families that have successfully downsized their homes to be able to fit inside an average parking space. This film raises questions about what good design could mean, the nature of an home in the 21st century and how it all relates to the American dream.

Cosmos

A reboot of Carl Sagan’s award winning and iconic Cosmos, this one takes my vote as my favorite. This docu-series takes viewers through out the universe exploring scientific theories in fantastic detail. It’s like Planet Earth for the stars. Science buffs and those not scientifically inclined will enjoy this series. All the information is clearly explained in very simple layman’s terms by famed astrophysicist Neil Degrasse Tyson. Tyson’s unique insight makes him a prime guide to revealing our universe’s mysteries. The creative collaborator for the original Cosmos, Ann Druyan, is an executive director. Seth McFarland is also an executive producer which marks an interesting break from his accustomed work.

Fat, Sick, & Nearly Dead

Joe Cross suffers from a rare auto immune deficiency, and the treatment looks like a collage of steroids that only help in short term and the cost of his health. Years after his diagnosis Joe looks up from his heavy regiment of pills to see he has turned into a 310 pound depressed version of himself. He starts exercising and looking for applicable replacements to the pills. This documentary is part road trip, part self help as Joe travels the country talking to people about nutrition. Along the way he meets people in similar situations. The film showcases how these people take back their lives.

Forks Over Knives

This film has a profound claim with far reaching implications. Most if not all degenerative disease can be controlled if not stopped. Focusing on you are what you eat, the move away from meat based and processed foods could save lives. The protagonists in this journey are pioneering researchers: Dr. T. Colin Campbell and Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn.

Cowspiracy: The Sustainability Secret

Follow director Kip Anderson as he travels to uncover secrets of one of the most ecologically damaging indurties of today. A very comprehensive film that covers everything to GMO’s, malpractice in farming and processing of food, to the implications and why world leaders are afraid to address these problems head on.

In Plane Sight

This 2004 documentary focuses on ‘conspiracy’ theories surrounding the 9/11 attacks. Thoroughly dissecting available information (eye witnesses, photographs government reports and scientific research), this films points out holes in the ‘official’ story.

Pump

If you aren’t aware of the extent of America’s fuel addiction or how we got to this point in history as famed codependents this film is for you. This film provided eye opening information about the politics, monopolies and various illegal tactics that control the oil industry. The film finishes saying how to end this vicious cycle with some very plausible ideas.

The Human Experiment

Be careful when you watch this one. If your anything like me, I got very upset over the cruelty of corporations and the ignorance that allows them to negatively effect us. Award winning writers and journalists Sean Penn, Dana Nachman and Don Hardy reveal not only the thousands of mystery chemicals found in common everyday products but shed light on the connection to the hundreds of diseases plaguing the average person. Follow the ins and outs of researchers trying to find answers and activists trying to make a difference to the people who have fallen ill.

Zeitgeist

This documentary is an eye opener for anyone watching it. Confronting widely agreed upon social constructs; religion , the 9/11 attacks, and the financial system. A well thought out film, it provides new view points on life’s general truths. Everyone can walk away from this experience with new information.

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A Man Filmed The Earth For 7 Days, What He Captured Filled My Heart With Joy

January 28, 2016 Jeff Wilson Leave a comment

‘Mr. TSO’ is a Norwegian photographer that delights in showcasing nature’s beauty. The vibrant hues and stark contrasts of his videos and photos make me seriously reconsider why I choose to live a city! This video is no exception. Mr. TSO spent 7 days a top and around Spain’s highest mountain El Teide capturing what I’m sure was an amazing experience. El Teide summit reaches 3,718 meters (12,198 ft) and is the highest point in the islands of the Atlantic. This noted scenic region is a frequent stomping grounds for anyone trying to photograph the stars.

As you watch this beautiful BBC-esque video I would love to share an intention and a quote I came across. We are all one no matter visible distances or differences. You are your neighbor,even your dog shares atoms with a sun going supernova somewhere in a distant universe. With love and acceptance we can allow these connections to devour our sense of self. When there are no separations we can operate as the most diversified community the universe has ever seen.

Famed astrophysicist Dr Neil Degrasse Tyson aptly shares this thought,

“Yes we are part of this universe, we are in this universe, but perhaps more important than both of those facts is that the universe is in us. When I reflect on that fact, I look up, many people feel small because they are small and the universe is big. But I feel big, because my atoms came from those stars. There’s a level of connectivity. That’s really what you want from life, you want to feel connected…”

Enjoy!

Video Credit: TSO Photography

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9 Interesting Theories About Reality That Will Make You Question Everything

January 28, 2016 Submitted By You Leave a comment

Reality is fickle and impossible to prove. We all experience it in some form or another and do our best to connect all the variants. Minds across time and the planet have come up with very intriguing theory of the nature of our realities and unpercieved ones beyond our own. You will not agree with all of these supositions, but its fun to see what other people think and dream.

Great Glaciation

This theory describes the direction and final state of the universe. Developed in the early 1800’s in Europe, it supposes that the is a finite amount of energy and once that energy is spent the universe will stop and freeze. There is nothing that can be done to create more energy so once that final molecule commits it’s final vibrations the universe will be a dark, cold, silent place devoid of life. This definitely sounds very Victorian.

Solipsism

A philosophical theory expressing the view that, ‘I am only the mind which exists’. According to this theory we can not verify anything outside of our minds. This includes every object you can see, the earth we reside on, even the idea of ‘we’. Everything is potentially fictional. It easiest to relate this viewpoint to dreams or an LSD trip. Everything is so detailed so believable but we don’t acknowledge those as a true reality. So once we come back to our ‘base line’ reality how do you differentiate with any real distinction what is ‘real’ or not.

Idealist Philosophy

This an old idea that we now view as a group of philosophies that span the globe. The general assertion is that the reality we can knowingly perceive is entirely a mental construction and entirely immaterial. A split in the philosophy occurs when deities enter the picture. The gods or god being omnipotent being focu and creation to our universe. On the flip side the universe is the sum of the minds of the sentients in the universe. Which side of the coin do you favor?

Plato and Logos

Plato was the famous Greek philosopher in the times of the roman empire. His understandings of the universe are still shared with the students of today. Logos refers to many schools of thought including the provability of the Judean christian God. We’ll focus on Plato’s version which our realm of experience everything we see is a compromise of its ‘true’ form and what we can understand and connect with. He surmised that there is a world of ‘perfect’ formations beyond our own.

Presentism

This understanding relates to time and how humans naturally divide it. According to presentism anything beyond the moment we live in are imagined concepts. The past and future are not real. The meal you ate earlier and the words you are reading now will stop
existing until you come across it again. Time is central to to an occurrence and does not exist before or after the occurrence.

Eternalism

Presentism’s opposite, this speculation states that time is ‘multi layered’. All time exists simultaneously, but the ability to view events is dependent on the observer’s location and where he is looking. According to this Trump and Gandhi exist simultaneously. Because all events are events in the universe you have already done everything you will ever do and are constantly revisiting everything you have ever done. This eliminates free will by its definition. How can you choose some different in the future if you’re already committing the opposite action?

The Multiverse Theory

This is one of my favorite theories of the realities of the universe. It states that there are an infinite number of universes. In every one of the realities events happen differently. In a parallel universe you are a king among men, or you don’t exist, or everyone is a saurian! I like this one the most because it is a blanket theory encompassing many theories for the difference in universes and the connections between them.

Fictional Realism

A branch of the multiverse theory that asserts that when we imagine something we bring into reality somewhere across time and space that imagined reality. So you write a little poem about a short man and big boat who has silly adventures. Well once imagined that person now exists in a world somewhere. There are varying thoughts on whether it must be written down or at least orally shared with someone for the creation to happen. Also there are split off theories that the more people view the characters or imagined world the more energy is put into the creation and separation process.

Phenomenalism

This theory explains the fallibility of object permanence. That is to say that when you stop viewing or interacting with an object it disappears until needed again. Philosophers supporting this believe that objects need awareness belief and perception to keep them in the physical world. Otherwise it becomes a memory.

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10 Inexplicable Occurrences That Indicate Time Travel Exists

January 27, 2016 Jeff Wilson Leave a comment

As humanity progresses technologically, the list of actions available to us lengthens considerably. Space, air, land and naval travel have been become sophisticated processes. While advances occur all the time, time travel has not been publically announced as available yet. Science fiction has sparked and successfully ignited the world’s population fascination with the possibilities of temporal travel.

Some sharp eyed people have noticed anomalies is historical data suggesting the existence of time travers. In most of these scenarios the arguments against the possibilities are flimsy. Modern objects showing up in tombs untouched for hundreds of years, a man wearing clothes years ahead the era he was photographed or the pedestrian found with ninety year old artifacts in his pocket. No clear explanation has been offered. the circumstantial evidence is absurd in it’s consistency.

What interests me most is how many of these stories I’ve read or seen in which the protagonist was completely unaware of the transition from now to then. If someone can accidentally wander into the past and come back, then it is completely feasible that humanity will be able to manufacture this experience eventually. It’ll be an enriching experience fraught with unknown dangers. I’d rather go to space i think.

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A Practical Guide on How To Train Your Eyes To See Auras

January 27, 2016 Submitted By You 1 Comment

Auras are the external energy wave every living thing possesses. In humans this radiating energy is produced by your chakras. Besides the major seven there are 114 chakras in your body, so understand that we are talking about a very complex energy system. Your aura and chakras work in tandem, in a system known as the Merkaba. each chakra spins out energy seen through the aura. Your thoughts, emotions, intentions and everything in between effects the grade, hue and visible strength of your aura.

Most people can’t or won’t see them. It takes a little bit of practice and a lot of open mindedness. Below is a video nicely summarizing how to begin training your mind’s eye to see them.

The only thing I feel the man in the video doesn’t account for is humans are complex and emotional creatures. Even if you ask your best friend to stand and let you look for their aura you may not find it. There could be something in your system or theirs that blocks or greatly increases the difficulty of what you are attempting.

Take a healthy plant and place it before a blank backdrop. Staring gently at the plant’s base, use your peripheral vision to scan the edges of the plant. The plant is a living thing so it is putting off energy that can be viewed but the mental and emotional simplicity makes them easier to relate to.

The ability to see auras is not only neat but practical. You will eventually be able to sicknesses (mental, physical and spiritual), character traits, and emotional intentions in the people you meet. You will gain valuable insight into the machinations of not only yourself but those around you.

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The Most Astounding Fact About You That Will Blow Your Mind In Under 4 Minutes

January 26, 2016 Jeff Wilson Leave a comment

Doctor Neil DeGrasse Tyson is a well known science advocate, doctor of astrophysics, and the host of the television show The Cosmos. He’s this generation’s Carl Sagan and Bill Nye rolled into one delightful package.

Tyson is well noted for using and promoting consistently unique and refreshing perspectives. The unique qualities of his introspection is perfectly debuted here.

Some one asks Tyson, ’What is the most astonishing fact you can share with us about the universe?’

Tyson replies with an explanation of how we are all made of stars. The same atoms found in you in any moment are the same as the ones found throughout the universe. All physical object in the universe were made in cosmic collisions and death of stars. All things start from something old and as everything ages it springs forward new potentials.

Tyson has a simple way of explaining difficult ideas. Every Time I’ve heard him speak there are underlying tones of spirituality that make my heart remember the basic principle that we are all in this together.
If you’ve never quite made sense of hearing that we are ‘children of the stars’ or ‘beings of light’ this video is a must see for you! One of my favorite quotes from this video is,

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