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The Ubiquity Of Popular Culture In Our Lives

12:43 am in Religion by pgesystems

Nowadays, most people have a lot of time on their hands due to the nature of technology and how it has made our lives, on one level, much easier to handle. Because of that, many of us can afford to wonder on what people back 60 or 70 years ago would think of the things and activities that we do as a normal part of our daily lives.

As an example, how many people living back in the 1940s would understand or even be able to use a computer as it is designed today? To them, the word ‘computer’ meant a machine in a huge room that cost many millions of dollars. They are completely normal to us and we even use what are called ‘computer skins‘ to decorate them, though it’s a sure bet that our grandparents would have no idea what the term meant.

And when it comes to personal health and fitness — or at least giving the appearance of personal health and fitness — how many of our grandparents out there would even be familiar with the term 6 pack abs? It’s probably a good guess that not many of them would think of a six pack as being much more than something beer or soda was carried around in rather than something done to buff up abdominal muscles.

And when it comes to something like tattoos, which used to be things that many people equate it with Navy sailors, the idea that one can design own tattoo art and then have a body artist put it on their skin would generally be something that most people wouldn’t have even been able to conceive of having done. Tattoos back then usually came out of Navy bases in San Diego or Norfolk, Virginia.

Today, popular culture is so much a part of the fabric of our lives that we probably wouldn’t want to escape it even if we could. It is their, staring us in the face, 24 hours a day and we pretty much seem to love that fact to however, most Amish or other communities who like to live simple lives probably don’t think as highly of it as we do, especially if they have to ride their carts on the same road our cars are on.

People like the Amish are forced to deal with popular culture and try to prevent it from trespassing on their own lives whenever they can. They probably look at us as being far too much in touch with the here and now and our own self-involvement then they usually are. However, most people not Amish probably wouldn’t dream of going back to the actual old days that we sometimes pine about.

For a fact, there is no way of ever being able to completely eliminate popular culture in our lives. But our grandparents probably pondered on that same question when they first saw Elvis Presley doing his grinding and wiggling on television. However, we look at that and wonder what all the concern was about. It’s fairly certain that people have century from now will wonder the same thing about us.

Understanding the Importance of the Archangels

1:56 pm in Religion by pgesystems

{Archangels were a commonplace subject for artists from the the late Middle Ages to the end of the Renaissance Period.  As angels who played a pivotal role in many biblical stories, the four Archangels – Gabriel, Uriel, Raphael and Michael were recognized across the religions of Christianity, Juadaism and Islam, although their greatest roles were often documented in apocryphal writings.  Archangel statues are still present across Europe due to the popularity they received during the Renaissance era.

The most well known depiction of the Archangel Michael resides in the Santa Maria della Concezione, in the first chael.  The work is from Italian artist Guido Reni, who favored the high-Baroque style which evolved from the Roman Catholic Churches edict that religious art should appeal to the common man with drama and emotion. Reni’s The Archangel Michael shows the androgynous angel standing above Satan, his foot firmly planted on the devil’s head forcing him to the ground.  The painting depicts a scene from the book of Revelations where Archangel Michael commands an Angel Army against Lucifer and binds him for 1000 years. It is often referred to as Archangel Michael Slaying the Devil.

The Archangel Gabriel was the angel who told the Virgin Mary that she would be touched by God and bear a son named Jesus.  This biblical event is referred to as The Annunciation and is a frequent subject of Renaissance art.  Two works stand out as iconic paintings on the subject.  Da Vinci’s the Annunciation was painted from 1472-1475 and is credited to both Da Vinci and his mentor Andrea del Verrocchio.  In the painting Archangel Gabriel kneels  before Mary, a Madonna lily in hand to symbolize Mary’s virginity.  

The Cestello Annunciation by Botticelli, commissioned in 1489, shows the same Annunciaton event with similar themes.  The painting is noted for its use of perspective in the tiles that lead the eye to the landscape.  Botticelli paints Gabriel with mouth open, speaking the words from the Gospel of Luke which were engraved into the paintings original frame.  Both paintings are on exhibit at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence.  

Archangel Raphael was most often captured in oil as the guardian of Tobias, son of Tobit on his journey to recover hidden money for his blind father, a passage from the Book of Tobit.  His role as god of healing and protector is evident in these paintings that show him leading the boy by his hand.  Filippino Lippi’s version of Tobias and the Angel can be seen at the National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C.  The Book of Tobit became a popular subject for Rembrandt, who embraced the story of the pious family challenged by adversity and assisted by the Archangel Raphael.

Da Vinci created two nearly identical paintings titled Virgin of the Rocks or Madonna of the Rocks.  The painting depict a moment where the baby Jesus encounters his cousin John the Baptist as an infant.  In the paintings, the Archangel Gabriel is seated to the Mary’s left holding the baby Jesus.  Subtle variations can be seen in Da Vinci’s two works.  In the version of the painting on display in the National Gallery in London, Mary, Jesus and John are haloed.  In the version that can be seen in the Lourve, Uriel points at John. Dan’ Brown’s Da Vinci Code has brought controversy to these two paintings in the name of fiction, yet – art historians surmise that the original where Uriel points at John who is closest to Mary did create confusion and the second painting by Da Vinci removed this gesture.}

Discover New Worlds; Learn To Remote View

11:21 pm in Religion by pgesystems

Remote viewing may seem a bit complex, however anyone can learn how to remote view. While you are remote viewing, you are able to see something from a remote location, without having to actually be in the same area. You are not limited by space or distance while you are remote viewing.

Although, no one really understands why or how it actually works, there are scientific studies that prove that remote viewing is possible.

In fact, remote viewing is and was so workable that various governments found it useful for protecting the objectives of their countries and even used it at one time to spy on other countries. Eventually, however the practice of remote viewing ceased, since these various governments realized that remote viewing could be used on them. The ceased studies and then declassified their reports. After all this, the public began gaining interest in remote viewing.

How Can You Learn To Remote View?

You can learn to remote view by using your potential for powerful extrasensory perception senses. As you take a remote view, you can physically be in one location and then see something in another location. In a way, remote viewing is similar to astral projection, because you do not have to be in the same area as you are viewing.

It is possible to view any area that you want to, while you are remote viewing. The reason for this is that there is no limit on the areas, which you can view. With remote viewing, you can see the present, the past and the future if you want.

Every man and woman has the ability to remote view – it’s something which some people have more of a natural inclination towards than others, but anyone can develop their natural capacity for remote viewing with practice. While it does take determination and focus, it is an ability which is well worth working on.

Learning how to remote view can be most beneficial to you, since you will be experiencing things that can bring your reality into a new perspective. Once you learn how to remote view and begin practicing it, you will train your mind to operate at a higher level with the vibrations of your thoughts.

Developing Your Ability To Remote View

Sure, you can, since there are many techniques and methods available to learn remote viewing. However, first you have to learn how to make your mind be still and quiet. Then you will focus concentration sharply on any person, object or location that you desire that is not in the same area where you are or in an area where you cannot physically see it.

With an open mind and the development of your powers of extra sensory perception, you can learn how to develop your remote viewing skills. Another great idea for perfecting your remote viewing skills is to practice some type of method of meditation and visualization. Choose one that feels most comfortable to you. You can try out various products in the privacy of your own home or you might want to make an appointment with an expert of remote viewing.

A lot of people find that keeping a journal of their remote viewing experiences helps them develop this skill. Being able to watch your progress and to refer back to your notes can be invaluable to you as you learn to remote view.

Before going to sleep, try this. Ask yourself to locate the answer of a particular problem or question. After receiving the answer, record it in your remote viewing journal. Keep in mind that you will achieve the best results by practicing your remote viewing at times when you will go undisturbed.

Here is a popular remote viewing exercise you can try out to develop your natural talent and skill. Face down, hold in your hand a photograph or drawing, where you cannot actually look at it. Now, simply ask yourself to see the photograph or drawing.

Remember to be patient with yourself and the experiences you have while remote viewing. This is essential for developing your skills of remote viewing. Take the time to find out what works well for you. Make sure you record your experiences in your journal, so you can study them later. In time, you will begin to know your strengths and your weaknesses, while you are working with them.

When it comes to the development of the mind, body and spirit, remote viewing is one of the finer arts. However, remote viewing is something you will have to work on to develop and excel. You can find more resources today that can aid you in your desire to learn how to remote view.

Catholic Church Abuse

11:21 pm in Religion by pgesystems

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In the United States the Catholic Church leaders were successful for decades in keeping the past regarding the sexual abuse out of the media. Church leaders chose not to tell the proper authorities about these allegations that were reported, instead they paid off the victims or they sent the priest away to another parish. It wasn’t until the 1990s that the extent of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church was revealed, when a Boston priest has abuse cases brought against him and made public.

Evidence became known soon there after about the sexual abuse was a problem inside the Catholic Church in which over 1,000 victims and priests in archdiocese in the U.S. Many of these victims have sought justice against their perpetrators, and hundreds of millions of dollars in compensation has been paid out to victims by the Catholic Church.

The Effects of Catholic Church Abuse

Catholic Church abuse stole the innocence of thousands of children, many of whom have been haunted by the experience well into adulthood. In fact, this trauma from sexual abuse causes overwhelming pain and suffering that can be life long for victims. Its effects often include:

Fear, anxiety and mistrust of others
Depression
Self-destructive behaviors such as alcoholism or substance abuse
Guilt
Shame
Sexual dysfunction
Panic attacks
Sleep issues

Justice, Closure & Compensation

No amount of money can ever restore to a victim what he or she has lost, but as a form of restitution it can help victims find some closure. In the last decade or so, victims of Catholic Church abuse have received millions in restitution in addition to public apologies by church officials. Along with an apology, some compensation is owed to victims of sexual abuse by a priest or Catholic Church official.

Contact Our Law Firm about Catholic Church Abuse

At our law firm, we understand the sensitive nature of sexual abuse cases and confidentiality is our top priority. Contact our firm today for a complimentary private consultation with an experienced sexual abuse attorney. We’ll be glad to hear about your circumstances and discuss your possible legal options.

How To Successfully Use Powers Of Clairvoyance

11:20 pm in Religion by pgesystems

Have you ever thought about what being a clairvoyant means, and what it could mean to you? Have you thought about the possibility that you can develop your own clairvoyant abilities, even if you don’t think you have them now? In fact you can, likely, even if you don’t have these abilities just yet. That’s because ‘clairvoyance‘ is actually a skill that can be developed, not just a talent you are born with. It’s a little bit like driving; you don’t know how to drive when you’re born, but almost everyone can learn how to. It’s the same with clairvoyance. You just need a plan to help you develop these skills, similar to the way you learn the skills you will need to drive a car.

The first step to take is to understand what exactly clairvoyance is and how it works. Such insights will allow you to take the proper steps in order to develop the skills needed to be successful at it. Some of these skills involve intuitive knowledge that may not be clear to the immediate human eye. However, it becomes important to look beneath the surface in order to develop the skills needed to understand clairvoyant skills.

The way to develop clairvoyance abilities is to understand how peaceful and happy you will be once you have developed the skills. This is a critical step that you can take towards being sure you can develop the skills correctly and easily.

To develop your clairvoyant skills, you’ll first have to become more sensitive to things you can’t see, smell, touch, or taste around you. In other words, you won’t be able to access them with your five senses, but there are energies that you can pick up on. We all can, but most often, we discount them and call them so much rubbish. Because you are this sensitive, though, you’ll also need to be able to avoid things with negative energies or negative ‘vibes.’ That means, places, people and things that have negative energies may affect you in a negative way. In some cases, you won’t be able to avoid encountering this type of negativity, but if you do, you’ll learn how to use tools that can dissipate this negative energy even if you do have to deal with it. If you can learn to handle the negative energy you do encounter, you be better off.

There are some immediate steps you can take right away to develop your skills of clairvoyance. The first step is to get rid of any negative possessions you may have. When something gives off bad vibes it is best to eliminate it from your presence. And always cleanse yourself of negative energies afterwards.

Next, learn how to meditate. Go someplace quiet for at least a half an hour a day where you’re not going to be disturbed and where it is as quiet as it can be. Go to your living room, your bedroom, even your car, as long as it’s going to be quiet and you’ll be comfortable. Then, listen to any wisdom you’ll encounter within so that you can get in touch with any clairvoyant skills you have. Make sure you make this time special and not to be missed. Make it sacred, in other words. Do this every day, as your own gift to yourself and your own quiet time to simply get in touch with yourself.

When you meditate regularly, and when you’ve gotten rid of all the negativity in your life (whether they be objects, people, feelings, etc.), you’re going to be more in touch with your feelings and you’ll be able to trust them more as you go. A chakra balance meditation is also going to be able to help you feel more clear and balanced, since balanced energy chakra centers are very important to becoming a clairvoyant. Chakra meditations can be done with different chakra sound frequencies, which you can find online. As you listen to these frequencies, your chakras balance themselves.

Another way to do this would be to visualize the different chakra colors and their body positions which are:

Red chakra- Base of spine – Orange chakra – just below naval. Yellow chakra – just above naval. Green chakra – center of chest. Blue chakra – throat area. Indigo – forehead. Purple – top of head.

The next major step in being able to develop your clairvoyance skills is to be able to follow your feelings. That means you can think with your inner mind and listen to what it is saying. Those serious about developing such abilities will pay close attention to their feelings and follow and listen to them.

It is also important to pay attention to your hunches. When you have a hunch about a person or thing or place, follow the hunch. When looking to develop clairvoyance, it is important to pay attention to the thoughts and feelings you have. This is critically important.

It is also very necessary to pay attention to and communicate with your subconscious mind. If you have difficulty with this, it could be beneficial to explore why hypnosis has to offer since it can definitely help you get in tune with your subconscious.

Finally, you’re going to learn to simply ‘let go,’ as you’re going to become more relaxed in your body into your mind at the same time. You’ll begin to trust, depends, and lean on your thoughts and feelings, so that you honor them for their wisdom and what they can tell you. It’s going to take time to develop clairvoyant skills fully, but you can do this as long as you practice and as long as you start to learn to act on these feelings and intuitions. The more you allow yourself to receive your intuition and instincts, the more you’ll become clairvoyant. And this will lead you to a better, more ‘in tune’ life in general, which means your feelings will come as a positive flow. As this happens, you’ll be able to access information by ‘seeing, hearing, and sensing’ — even if you don’t do so with your five senses.