Sunday 29 January 2012

Horoscope

This is my horoscope from Twittascope.


Bearing in mind I'm agoraphobic!

You don't need to conform to other people's narrow expectations just because they assume that you're a homebody. Be adventurous and surprise everyone today by impulsively heading out to do something exciting on your own without discussing your plans with anyone else. You don't have to give lengthy rationalizations or seek approval for your decisions; just spread your wings and fly on your own for a while.

Edited 5th February.

Why that horoscope hit me in the face was at that moment I was debating if I could leave the house and get to my daughters to see her and her babies, big girls they tell me now, before they left for Ibiza in the morning.

The answer was I could and I did!  And so glad I did, so where they, and so surprised but really happy we all had another chance to say goodbye.  Lots of tears and hugs but thankful I took the chance and was able to get the hugs in person.  Miss them so much now.

Thursday 26 January 2012

My Wife's Wedding Dress - Mike Gunn

I knew I'd start filling up my new YouTube channel .. this is funny though. Follow him at @MikeGunn1 on twitter.

Wednesday 25 January 2012

Overcoming Drug Addiction: Darren's Recovery Story

An inspiring and positive story of kicking addiction. Follow him at @DMussell on twitter.


The Alcohol & Drug Service (ADS) has been transforming lives for more than 25 years. Here is one true story about Darren, a young man from Grimsby, who has battled back from addictions to drugs to reclaim his life and rebuild relationships with family.

Saturday 21 January 2012

FDA Finally Admits Chicken Meat Contains Cancer-Causing Arsenic

FDA Finally Admits Chicken Meat Contains Cancer-Causing Arsenic

After years of sweeping the issue under the rug and hoping no one would notice, the FDA has now finally admitted that chicken meat sold in the USA contains arsenic, a cancer-causing toxic chemical that’s fatal in high doses.


But the real story is where this arsenic comes from:It’s added to the chicken feed on purpose!
Even worse, the FDA says its own research shows that the arsenic added to the chicken feed ends up in the chicken meat where it is consumed by humans. So for the last sixty years, American  consumers  who eat conventional chicken  have been swallowing arsenic, a known cancer-causing chemical. (http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/loc…)

Until this new study, both the  poultry industry  and the FDA denied that arsenic fed to  chickensended up in their  meat.  The fairytale excuse story we’ve all been fed for sixty years is that “the arsenic is excreted in the chicken feces.” There’s no scientific basis for making such a claim… it’s just what the poultry industry wanted everybody to believe.

But now the evidence is so undeniable that the manufacturer of the chicken feed product known as Roxarsone has decided to pull the product off the shelves (http://www.grist.org/food-safety/20…). And what’s the name of this manufacturer that has been putting arsenic in the chicken feed for all these years? Pfizer, of course — the very same company that makes vaccines containing chemical adjuvants that are injected into children.

Technically, the company making the Roxarsone chicken feed is a subsidiary of Pfizer, calledAlpharma LLC. Even though Alpharma now has agreed to pull this toxic  feed chemical off the shelves in the United States, it says it won’t necessarily remove it from feed  products  in other countries unless it is forced by regulators to do so. As reported by AP:


Honeybee problem nearing a ‘critical point'

“We are inching our way toward a critical tipping point,” said Steve Ellis, secretary of the National Honey Bee Advisory Board (NHBAB) and a beekeeper for 35 years. Last year he had so many abnormal bee die-offs that he’ll qualify for disaster relief from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).



Beekeepers have already teamed up with groups representing the almond and blueberry industries — both of which depend on honey bee pollination — to tackle the need for education among farmers. “A lot of [farm groups] are recognizing that we need more resources devoted to pollinator protection,” Ellis said. “We need that same level of commitment on a national basis, from our USDA and EPA and the agricultural chemical industry.”

Unfortunately, it was the EPA itself that green-lit clothianidin and other neonics for commercial use, despite its own scientists’ clear warnings about the chemicals’ effects on bees and other pollinators. That doesn’t bode well for the chances of getting neonics off the market now, even in light of the Purdue study’s findings.

Thursday 12 January 2012

2012: Year of Power - Lee Harris




Poison in Vaccine’s

Read what they think here!


Not sure I know what to think about this.  I'm inclined to believe that vaccine's aren't as good as they say, especially the flu ones.


The medical claims that vaccines are the reason for the elimination of small pox, cow pox, rabies, polio, measles, mumps, and other epidemics are simply lies. In every case, the elimination of disease epidemics were a result in a change in lifestyle.

The vaccines were often introduced to the public once the epidemic was under control. Case in point is polio. In 1955 when Jonas Salk introduced his vaccine for polio it was deemed a success despite 10 deaths and 200 people paralyzed as a result of the shot. To accept that a small amount of poison has to be injected into your bloodstream in order for you to gain immunity from a viral response by the body has to be such utter nonsense that human beings will accept anything as truth. Nonetheless, it’s brilliant for the pharmaceutical industry.  

12 Chakra Essential Meditation

The Food Industry’s A to Z of Toxic Ingredients to Avoid


People keep asking, “What ingredients should I avoid?” So here is a short list that covers all the most toxic and disease-promoting ingredients in the food supply. These are the substances causing cancer, diabetes, heart disease and leading to tens of billions of dollars in unnecessary health care costs across America (and around the world).

If you want to stay healthy and out of the hospital, read ingredients labels and make sure you avoid all these ingredients:

Saturday 7 January 2012

I should have added ..

My grandchildren of nearly 6 and 4 and the baby of 1 have only ever seen me out of the house once in 6 years .. so it was a huge deal for them.  I've missed so much .. all their little trips .. shopping .. parks and now I'm slowing emerging like a chrysalis the two girls are moving abroad, to Ibiza, at the end of January.

Can't say how sad I am, but happy for them as they will all be living with their papa and my daughter with her b/f.  I will miss my little princesses.

Carol Service

The second great event that year was getting to my granddaughters carol service, now this presented more problems as in the room was very small and packed, so my daughter told me.

Anyway, more trips out with counsellor, one time went to my sons, he was mega surprised to see me at the door lol .. I went to see all my children as the build up to the main event.

Anyway, again on the day, I got there, walked up the road to the school, waited in line and eventually got a seat 'right in the front' .. just where I didn't want one .. but you know .. it was fine .. and seeing my little princesses face made my year .. and I could see her pointing to her friends and pointing to me and saying 'that's my nannie'.  I took loads of pics, she was in an angel costume, she sang and danced on the stage, me and her mum had tears.

My heart nearly bursted with love.

Then the whole family got together and we went to see the lights and had a coffee .. I went up in a lift omg.  When the day was over, I came home to relax .. and I genuinely think I had a mini break down for the day after .. I couldn't stop crying .. not sure if it was the stress all coming out or relief .. but it sure was the best day to remember for ever.

Dunno where to begin

Rambled thoughts about to hit the page.

Last time I was here there was no way I was going to leave the house, but a year or so has passed and I've had counselling and have actually been to a couple of major events this year.

Admittedly one with my counsellor and one with my son and his girlfriend BUT that would not have been achievable before.

The first monumental event with was my youngest daughters MA graduation ceremony .. I missed her degree one and cried all day.  This time I wanted to really try and get there, soo I made it a goal and me and my counsellor went out little by little .. she pushed me and I pushed myself.  There were little successes and a few failures on the way.  Usually me crying and panicking and wanting to go home, but THE BIG DAY WAS LOOMING  and I was getting stressed.

Anyway, I got there .. I hugged my precious daughter .. I walked in to the big building, I spoke to people, I went up the stairs, and sat on the balcony seats, a big bonus, my daughter was just below me so we could wave and smile as big as the moon.

I was also near the stage, so saw her walk across and collect her very well deserved MA.  This time I was crying for a happy reason .. it was one of the best times of my life that I could be there for her.

Wonderful, wonderful day!

Sunday 1 January 2012

Long Post

The majority of posts won't be anywhere as near long as the previous one, but I wanted to write it in full to have somewhere to keep it and be able to re-read.

Blimey, been a while since I've seen this one!

Too much has happened to even start to catch up .. but maybe I will as thoughts and reminders hit me.

I'm putting this here to remind me .. I like to know the basics of stuff.

Five Minute Introduction to Buddhism


What is Buddhism?

Buddhism is a religion to about 300 million people around the world. The word comes from 'budhi', 'to awaken'. It has its origins about 2,500 years ago when Siddhartha Gotama, known as the Buddha, was himself awakened (enlightened) at the age of 35.

• Is Buddhism a Religion?

To many, Buddhism goes beyond religion and is more of a philosophy or 'way of life'. It is a philosophy because philosophy 'means love of wisdom' and the Buddhist path can be summed up as:

(1) to lead a moral life,
(2) to be mindful and aware of thoughts and actions, and
(3) to develop wisdom and understanding.

• How Can Buddhism Help Me?

Buddhism explains a purpose to life, it explains apparent injustice and inequality around the world, and it provides a code of practice or way of life that leads to true happiness.

• Why is Buddhism Becoming Popular?

Buddhism is becoming popular in western countries for a number of reasons, The first good reason is Buddhism has answers to many of the problems in modern materialistic societies. It also includes (for those who are interested) a deep understanding of the human mind (and natural therapies) which prominent psychologists around the world are now discovering to be both very advanced and effective.

• Who Was the Buddha?

Siddhartha Gotama was born into a royal family in Lumbini, now located in Nepal, in 563 BC. At 29, he realised that wealth and luxury did not guarantee happiness, so he explored the different teachings religions and philosophies of the day, to find the key to human happiness. After six years of study and meditation he finally found 'the middle path' and was enlightened. After enlightenment, the Buddha spent the rest of his life teaching the principles of Buddhism — called the Dhamma, or Truth — until his death at the age of 80.

• Was the Buddha a God?

He was not, nor did he claim to be. He was a man who taught a path to enlightenment from his own experience.

• Do Buddhists Worship Idols?

Buddhists sometimes pay respect to images of the Buddha, not in worship, nor to ask for favours. A statue of the Buddha with hands rested gently in its lap and a compassionate smile reminds us to strive to develop peace and love within ourselves. Bowing to the statue is an expression of gratitude for the teaching.

• Why are so Many Buddhist Countries Poor?

One of the Buddhist teachings is that wealth does not guarantee happiness and also wealth is impermanent. The people of every country suffer whether rich or poor, but those who understand Buddhist teachings can find true happiness.

• Are There Different Types of Buddhism?

There are many different types of Buddhism, because the emphasis changes from country to country due to customs and culture. What does not vary is the essence of the teaching — the Dhamma or truth.

• Are Other Religions Wrong?

Buddhism is also a belief system which is tolerant of all other beliefs or religions. Buddhism agrees with the moral teachings of other religions but Buddhism goes further by providing a long term purpose within our existence, through wisdom and true understanding. Real Buddhism is very tolerant and not concerned with labels like 'Christian', 'Moslem', 'Hindu' or 'Buddhist'; that is why there have never been any wars fought in the name of Buddhism. That is why Buddhists do not preach and try to convert, only explain if an explanation is sought.

• Is Buddhism Scientific?

Science is knowledge which can be made into a system, which depends upon seeing and testing facts and stating general natural laws. The core of Buddhism fit into this definition, because the Four Noble truths (see below) can be tested and proven by anyone in fact the Buddha himself asked his followers to test the teaching rather than accept his word as true. Buddhism depends more on understanding than faith.

• What did the Buddha Teach?

The Buddha taught many things, but the basic concepts in Buddhism can be summed up by the Four Noble Truths and the Noble Eightfold Path.

• What is the First Noble Truth?

The first truth is that life is suffering i.e., life includes pain, getting old, disease, and ultimately death. We also endure psychological suffering like loneliness frustration, fear, embarrassment, disappointment and anger. This is an irrefutable fact that cannot be denied. It is realistic rather than pessimistic because pessimism is expecting things to be bad. lnstead, Buddhism explains how suffering can be avoided and how we can be truly happy.

• What is the Second Noble Truth?

The second truth is that suffering is caused by craving and aversion. We will suffer if we expect other people to conform to our expectation, if we want others to like us, if we do not get something we want,etc. In other words, getting what you want does not guarantee happiness. Rather than constantly struggling to get what you want, try to modify your wanting. Wanting deprives us of contentment and happiness. A lifetime of wanting and craving and especially the craving to continue to exist, creates a powerful energy which causes the individual to be born. So craving leads to physical suffering because it causes us to be reborn.

• What is the Third Noble Truth?

The third truth is that suffering can be overcome and happiness can be attained; that true happiness and contentment are possible. lf we give up useless craving and learn to live each day at a time (not dwelling in the past or the imagined future) then we can become happy and free. We then have more time and energy to help others. This is Nirvana.

• What is the Fourth Noble Truth?

The fourth truth is that the Noble 8-fold Path is the path which leads to the end of suffering.

• What is the Noble 8-Fold Path?

In summary, the Noble 8-fold Path is being moral (through what we say, do and our livelihood), focussing the mind on being fully aware of our thoughts and actions, and developing wisdom by understanding the Four Noble Truths and by developing compassion for others.

• What are the 5 Precepts?

The moral code within Buddhism is the precepts, of which the main five are: not to take the life of anything living, not to take anything not freely given, to abstain from sexual misconduct and sensual overindulgence, to refrain from untrue speech, and to avoid intoxication, that is, losing mindfulness.

• What is Karma?

Karma is the law that every cause has an effect, i.e., our actions have results. This simple law explains a number of things: inequality in the world, why some are born handicapped and some gifted, why some live only a short life. Karma underlines the importance of all individuals being responsible for their past and present actions. How can we test the karmic effect of our actions? The answer is summed up by looking at (1) the intention behind the action, (2) effects of the action on oneself, and (3) the effects on others.

• What is Wisdom?

Buddhism teaches that wisdom should be developed with compassion. At one extreme, you could be a goodhearted fool and at the other extreme, you could attain knowledge without any emotion. Buddhism uses the middle path to develop both. The highest wisdom is seeing that in reality, all phenomena are incomplete, impermanent and do no constitute a fixed entity. True wisdom is not simply believing what we are told but instead experiencing and understanding truth and reality. Wisdom requires an open, objective, unbigoted mind. The Buddhist path requires courage, patience, flexibility and intelligence.

• What is Compassion?

Compassion includes qualities of sharing, readiness to give comfort, sympathy, concern, caring. In Buddhism, we can really understand others, when we can really understand ourselves, through wisdom.

• How do I Become a Buddhist?

Buddhist teachings can be understood and tested by anyone. Buddhism teaches that the solutions to our problems are within ourselves not outside. The Buddha asked all his followers not to take his word as true, but rather to test the teachings for themselves. ln this way, each person decides for themselves and takes responsibility for their own actions and understanding. This makes Buddhism less of a fixed package of beliefs which is to be accepted in its entirety, and more of a teaching which each person learns and uses in their own way.