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Come quickly now, I see the light Let it devour evil's might The graces that our works unfold Have found a way to break the mold Our God has shook his mighty hand To shake the boasters from our land To set to right, the wrongs of old And claim our share of wealth untold We all have angels on our side To light and guard, rule and guide No time to whine over the bad blows It's time to shine out of the shadows

 This paper just shares some of the many promising health benefits of kombucha.  Not the best tasting drink in the world, but my fav brand is GTs which has some good flavors like trilogy , watermelon, gingerade and others. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7688354/?fbclid=IwAR0OfxKvajRxlV9s88Nmj3ayOfTiH1G-8oez7p9ZH93Vxf_X4oRV-CnasUM

Through all our pains as we seek what's above One thing remains, the foundation of love We all do our best with all that we've got When put to the test, some are ready and some not Heart over mind we push on through the storm Bringing new meaning to what is the norm Adversity meets us, standing in the way Opportunity greets us as we work and play I boast not of talents or physical might But in the trials that set me aright Thank God for your blessings, whatever they be We all have the chance to obtain mercy So stretch forth your hand from out of your glove And show the whole world your foundation of love

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=phQnIFPGbzM

 Wanted to share this with anyone concerned:  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32064102/ This article, which has links and followups from others, highlights some serious flaws regarding the pushing of 5G without any consideration of risks. Another case of authoritative agencies/groups held captive by industry pressures. We may never truly get all we are asking, but without any pushback, we can be sure what direction we're headed. Stay aware and stay vigilant.  Joe

Chaos of the mind Creates things that aren’t there Even those behind  Form new things from thin air Fear will take the wheel When we let our hands go Steering us down roads We wish we didn’t know Free will is a choice Not everyone will use The silence of our voice The worst form of abuse Our heart still beats in protest Anticipating change Forget this new normal Give us what is strange Questions lead to answers So take care in which you ask Sometimes all of us  Are forced to wear a mask If you feel offended I still reach out in love My spirit hasn’t ended It still seeks who’s above

  Encouragement

  Fulton Sheen

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTTFwZb3o68

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  C ovid Research on Potential Alternative Preventions/Treatments Friendly reminder there's a lot of promising things available. Never neglect nutrition, sleep, stress mgt and exercise ! Stay well. Green/Black Tea https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32741697/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7332865/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7655931/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7499281/ Polyphenols https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7441777/ Vitamin C https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7441777/ Curcumin Potential effects of curcumin in the treatment of COVID-19 infection - PubMed (nih.gov) Curcumin (a constituent of turmeric): New treatment option against COVID-19 - PubMed (nih.gov) Nano-curcumin therapy, a promising method in modulating inflammatory cytokines in COVID-19 patients - PubMed (nih.gov) Antiox/Anti Inflammatory ( These include Zn, vitamin D, vitamin C, curcumin, cinnamaldehyde, probiotics, selenium, lactoferrin, quercetin

I am the fear.  Flowing constantly day and night. I am the silence when facing wrong and supporting right. I am complacency, the comfortably crafted pattern of our days. I am the ego; blurring the conscience in a smoggy haze. But I am also the humble, knowing full well the oppressed. I am the voice for the voiceless. Power for the powerless. I am the Chinese Uighurs, ignored by the blaring screens. I am the seekers of every child's stolen dreams.  I am knowledge, and understanding of the heart. In the midst of ugliness, I still create art.  I am the soldier in the war of the mind. I am the hand reaching for those who fall behind. I am the best and the worst that one can be.  The good the bad, the ugly. I am me. 

 It was a long time coming, but I'm glad it's here now Your smile and style makes life crystal clear now Your attitude brings gratitude to those around you Out of many eharmonies, I'm glad to have found you Met during a pandemic, love's greater than fear Over time we've shared our values so dear Though we're coast to coast for now We're doing everything that conditions allow Dedication and truth will see us through Bringing murky details into clearer view New York will always be our start But wherever we are, you have my heart An animal lover cuter than a baby panda I'm glad to be your man, my awesome Amanda

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 I recently listened to Clinical Psychologist and Professor, Jordan Peterson answer a question on why someone contemplating suicide should not end their life. His response was well-constructed and thought out; but the heart of his message that stuck with me was to think about all the people in your life who you interact with. Your life is not just your own. This is true for many other things besides suicide: addictions, arguments, greed, etc... So often, we focus inward too much; excluding everyone around us. The truth is we are a significant link in many other's lives. Perhaps more than we'll ever truly know.  We can be certain that we'll face hard times at different points of our lives. In these times, it's especially crucial to understand that we are not alone in our struggles. Friends, family or even complete strangers have gone through similar circumstances, all with valuable insights and resources to offer. Bill Withers' classic "Lean On Me" really s

 Way out west there's a different atmosphere The kind that formed the mind of the pioneer Can't explain it, so I won't try But if you happen to drop by You may want to climb a mountain, there's plenty of those Or chill down in the valley, sippin some Melrose Head out to the beaches, tour the rocky coast Or find the place downtown you love the most You know I came from way back east And things are different to say the least But no matter what the latitude It will not change my attitude  So if I come back saying howdy Or even acting a little rowdy Don't go asking where I've been I just got a case of Oregon within :) 

 Minds is a newer, different form of social media, created with the purpose of nurturing free speech. Here is an example in my account:  Minds

 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtrEDjg4i0VKeIF9VPhMR0Q "Good Hope". I've been reflecting on Psalms and Acts recently. Hope you find joy and comfort in this. 

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I'm not going to go into detail over the many tragedies Yemen has been experiencing for years now. You can do your own research. Suffice it to say that life for the majority in Yemen is tragic. While many may seem isolated from their sufferings; I feel that we are all indeed connected to this on some level. I certainly don't have all the answers, but I pray and do what I can.  Over the holiday season, I saw a CBS Sunday Morning news show about Yemen coffee. My girlfriend's dad and I watched in interest. Neither one of us realized Yemen grew coffee; let alone was likely the origin of coffee production and processing. It showed the farmers and the production process, along with the mindsets behind them. I was inspired by the resilience of these people amidst unimaginable problems.  I've decided to revisit this now and recently bought a bag from Al Mokha, named after the historic Yemeni port from which the coffee was shipped to Europe. Also the derivative of "Mocha&qu

 From Childrenshealthdefense.org. link:https://childrenshealthdefense.org/defender/rfk-jr-mercola-truth-about-covid-19/?utm_source=salsa&eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=a2a8e837-8045-4fc7-b3e3-f1f22d630096 In the foreword to “The Truth About COVID-19,” by Dr. Joseph Mercola and Ronnie Cummins, CHD Chairman RFK, Jr. says the pandemic is being used to shift wealth upwards, abolish civil rights and destroy democracy. Government technocrats, billionaire oligarchs,  Big Pharma ,  Big Data , Big Media, the high-finance robber barons and the military industrial intelligence apparatus love  pandemics  for the same reasons they love wars and terrorist attacks. Catastrophic crises create opportunities of convenience to increase both power and wealth. In her seminal  book , “The Shock Doctrine: The Rise of Disaster Capitalism,” Naomi Klein chronicles how authoritarian demagogues, large corporations and  wealthy plutocrats  use mass disruptions to shift wealth upwards, obliterate the middle cl

Life flashes by it's moments; what are you gonna choose? Some are singing in the sunshine; others crying out the blues It takes some difficulty to be the head and not the tail Not all who wander are lost on their pioneering trail Discipline equals freedom, but it's not just handed out We rise to the occasion by facing fear and doubt Enjoy the pleasant moments, but know there's more to come The beat of life continues like a great eternal drum As I chase out the dragons that are circling above I find the needed power within a heart of love So bring on all the conflict, the victory is won Though the battle wages on under each new day's sun @seaninspired unsplash.com

I love watching all the latest video updates from a TV/internet personality known as Big Time Tommie. Having some Sicilian background and being from "Lawn Guy Land"; I relate well to many of his funny mannerisms and ways of looking at life. He provides regular updates called "My thought of the day", which exemplify "Old school" or more traditional ways of living and looking at life. He always finishes his videos with the sentence "OS (old school) for life; take it easss." "Take it easss", or "Take it easy" is something that seems to be said constantly but not thought about or lived nearly as much. It's become habit for many of us to say this before leaving someone we met. The ability to not let everything get under our skin is something that takes time. At least it did for me. When I started to get more into nutrition, I vigorously looked up different benefits of foods and "harmful foods, toxins, etc..." thinking

 Behind the iron curtain I see rays of golden light This crystal clear vision is like having a new sight The anger and the ugliness which I saw at first Gradually became the beauty for which I thirst It takes maturity to take this deeper look But humility is a crucial chapter in our book We all have faults and failures; this will never change But neither will the grace that works to rearrange I try now to listen and learn from my past I know the light is greater than the shadows that are cast Behind the iron curtain, is a story to be told But the book is only opened by breaking through the mold 

 Recently my closest friend from work/local community, has appeared to fully subscribe to the latest hyped up "resistance movement" known as Q or Q-anon. Me being the lowkey guy I am, I tried to gently dissuade him from all this, with no effect. Since then, I've watched him go from formerly really relaxed and optimistic to increasingly paranoid, spreading the latest "happenings/plan" to whoever's willing to listen. Not much I can do now as he "doesn't care what anyone thinks of him". Here's my take... 1) Balance: Despite seeming to be constantly busy, many people have too much time on their hands and/or too much space in their heads for anyone with a convincing tale and a mouthpiece/camera. As such, they don't occupy their time with productive/positive activities. Sense of humor is diminished as they "got to be ready", "something's gonna happen?" Really? Something is Always gonna happen. Unprecedented times? What