Today's soil fertilizer - man-made consists of (M, P, K - nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium) but soil requires 52 minerals for the right soil to produce optimum conditions.
Would you bake a cake with 3 ingredients, but skip the 49 remaining? THe obvious conclusion is a food supply missing huge nutritional value and missing components in a cake, or a car will have consequences.
Why does the corporate farms, the food industry and government ignore this simple fact?
Because it's our arrogance tied into 'man's genius' and thinking we know better. It also doesn't make anyone money. If you can skip out 49 ingredients and still grow food that looks ok, but is missing the missing components no one sees -- it's good for shareholders.
Here's the main thought: research and take responsibility in reading you will find the establishment of man comes to a point where it's not cutting-edge knowledge, but the protectionism of power, and money. Morally, if you grow food, or supply medicine you must respect how the world really operates. Taking the major components of soil which translates into proper nutrition in our foods is morally wrong. God never intended it that way, and we ignore the process in the false pretense of science, and greed.
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That's the trouble living in a world where there's an establishment and a billion dollar industry that has it's tentacles in food, and medicine. The drug industry world-wide is a 1/2 trillion dollar industry [foodmatters].
Bill Williams founder of AA suffered greatly from depression - a friend, a medical researcher suggested he take Niacin (B3) and in huge quantities and the result? He was cured of depression. WHAT IF niacin takes out the profit margin of a company by $300 million dollars? You'll never have the medical establishment advocate this idea of taking high dosages of niacin. Yet, why isn't the medical community exploring this idea if there is remotely a possibility? Because the medical schools, the FDA, the testing labs and medical journals are all lined and directly linked to the giant drug companies of today.
There's a huge protectionism of power and the suppression of knowledge that there is a huge link between nutrition and health.
The Hippocrates said, "Let thy foods be thy medicine". He also believed the body had an innate ability to heal itself if given the proper time and nutrition, yet despite doctors being taught the Hippocratic oath why isn't nutrition emphasized more?
There is a suppression of the 'natural world knowledge'. If you understand how the natural world there is a design. Many problems related to health is 'GIGO' in old computer terms: 'garbage in, garbage out'.
Case in point: Linus Pauling advocated high dosages of vitamin C to ward of colds and numerous health problems. His medical research is barely discussed today. That research is suppressed and ignored.
Mr. Pauling was no slouch either: he was a colleague of Albert Einstein and is esteemed as one of 20th century's greatest scientists and was referred by colleagues as one of the greatest minds named, 'father of molecular biology'. Yet his research into vitamin C was waved off by the medical community. Today, there are case where high dosages of vitamin C in an IV form up to 200,000 mg actually cured cancer patients.
Yet, we all know statement: 'high doses of vitamins' kill people. In the last 25 years where vitamins where prescribed only 10 people died of vitamin overdosages. You know the yearly rate of people dying of prescribed 'drug reactionary deaths'? 10,000+ per year.
I have the utmost respect for doctors - but we must reach the conclusion - an establishment doesn't mean it's always correct. In fact any establishment is always protecting itself in some form or fashion. Think about how a doctor would feel if half his patient could be cured and healed by proper nutrition and exercise? Conclusion: it would make him less important.
Imagine if some health issues could be cured by proper nutrition - what would that do to the drug industry? It would have a crippling effect.
The issue three-fold. One, we ignore the natural world with 'science' at our own peril. There's a natural consequence if you bake a cake with only three ingredients. How good is your food when your fertilization of your soil is missing 49 key ingredients? Secondly, the establishment in any entity should make you pause. The knowledge they possess will always be protected if you challenge it. Why don't drug companies throw up their hands and say, "In Japan we find that people are living upwards of 90 plus years and you should do what they do." instead of shoving drug after drug our way to a life-time commitment of heart-disease medications? Profit . Thirdly, we allow ourselves to be fed whatever comes our way because we fail to take responsibility.
The greatest mastery a person can undertake is mastery of themselves and respect the natural world and it's design.
Sep 27, 2010
Sep 11, 2010
THE WORLD IS FLAT
In his well written book, "The World is Flat" Thomas Friedman wrote on several principles that we are finding out today coming into fruition. (If you never read the book, it's on my top 50 books 'must read')
The situation of the crazy pastor wanting a 'burn a Koran day' illustrates one of the principles of Friedman. The internet age has enabled one chaotic principle: Open Source: Communities uploading and collaborating on online projects. Examples include open source software, blogs, and Wikipedia. Friedman considers the phenomenon "the most disruptive force of all".
Long ago, there was always a centrality of power and knowledge. Huge institutions or entities. For the military there was always one dominant force be it the Roman Empire or the United States with her seven fleets controlling the seas. That paradigm shifted with the internet creating smaller military powers: terrorists. The result of that is a by product of the internet giving the power of shared information.
Case in point: if you were Al Queda- you found a way to make a portable IED made of eight simple house hold products and you post it on the internet - guess how quickly you just empowered some terrorist in sandals somewhere in the Middle East.
Politically it's the same. The internet changed even geo-political power. YouTube can make or break a political career. Remember the recent incident of a black woman seen on YouTube video and was going to be fired because one extreme tea-party nut decided to post a partial video of her speech on racism? When Obama was elected there was a viral video of a girl singing a parody of her crush on the new Democratic candidate - it was a hit.
Before technology came along you had a political central organization - the press (newspapers and magazine) would only covered established voices of power. If Abraham Lincoln declared war it would be covered, but it would take a few weeks till it reach the West Coast, but as communications improve the news got out faster. However you still covered the recognized political voices - namely in the United States the major parties.
Then the internet comes along. Terry Jones' voice in the 1800's or 1700's would never make it past town. He'd probably be preaching in a barn and the news would just stay there with the cows.
The internet allows for a greater voice and message impact than ever and you don't even have to be that important. Yes, the internet allows information to be passed on in such a greater capacity so much so Terry Jones could LITERALLY change the geo-political atmosphere and impact even military strategies.
Frankly, the modern press of FoxNews to CNN shouldn't even cover this idiot in the first place because you give credence to it. Some radical Islamic would record that put it on YouTube and within hours it reaches Europe and Afghanistan. Then the Muslim community is an uproar in the Middle East. Our troops fighting there finds an anger that is misplaced because Jones doesn't represent me or the majority of America.
Do you see it?
Technology - the internet is probably the most disruptive force in our society. Responsibly used - you can try to send grandma's old tea cup set to a million eBay collectors today whereas in the 70's you would have to wait until someone read your 1"x2" classified ad in the middle of two thousand ads. Irresponsibly or maliciously used you write a virus and title it "Funniest Stunt Video gone wrong" and you infect a million computers and keep the IT department looking like Einstein.
Fact is: Terry Jones in the 1970 alone would have never made the news. Just like Lindsay Lohan.
Fact number two: it's becoming more and difficult for people to filter and critically think their way through a conclusion. Analyze Terry Jones just for a fact. He's a small time pastor on the fringe, and honestly does anyone thinks he represent America? Absolutely not. Yet, we've come to the point where the general in Afghanistan, the U.S. president, and even the Vatican has to respond to this!
Fact number three: thirdly, we live in a world where we find a population with less critical thinking than ever. Where have we become as a world when if you post one video it's fact? Or that it's not 'layered' meaning it could be a prank, a joke, taking out of context, or not 'entirely the whole story'?
The modern press itself reflects this inability to critically think. Covering the Terry Jones situation was irresponsible because ultimately it ruins our relationship in the Middle East, it places our troops in danger with the growing anger, it also wasted everyone's time and resources of commenting, "Terry Jones doesn't stand for America."
Now, finishing that I need to write some silly iPhone app, and see if I can get a million people to buy it and retire.
The situation of the crazy pastor wanting a 'burn a Koran day' illustrates one of the principles of Friedman. The internet age has enabled one chaotic principle: Open Source: Communities uploading and collaborating on online projects. Examples include open source software, blogs, and Wikipedia. Friedman considers the phenomenon "the most disruptive force of all".
Long ago, there was always a centrality of power and knowledge. Huge institutions or entities. For the military there was always one dominant force be it the Roman Empire or the United States with her seven fleets controlling the seas. That paradigm shifted with the internet creating smaller military powers: terrorists. The result of that is a by product of the internet giving the power of shared information.
Case in point: if you were Al Queda- you found a way to make a portable IED made of eight simple house hold products and you post it on the internet - guess how quickly you just empowered some terrorist in sandals somewhere in the Middle East.
Politically it's the same. The internet changed even geo-political power. YouTube can make or break a political career. Remember the recent incident of a black woman seen on YouTube video and was going to be fired because one extreme tea-party nut decided to post a partial video of her speech on racism? When Obama was elected there was a viral video of a girl singing a parody of her crush on the new Democratic candidate - it was a hit.
Before technology came along you had a political central organization - the press (newspapers and magazine) would only covered established voices of power. If Abraham Lincoln declared war it would be covered, but it would take a few weeks till it reach the West Coast, but as communications improve the news got out faster. However you still covered the recognized political voices - namely in the United States the major parties.
Then the internet comes along. Terry Jones' voice in the 1800's or 1700's would never make it past town. He'd probably be preaching in a barn and the news would just stay there with the cows.
The internet allows for a greater voice and message impact than ever and you don't even have to be that important. Yes, the internet allows information to be passed on in such a greater capacity so much so Terry Jones could LITERALLY change the geo-political atmosphere and impact even military strategies.
Frankly, the modern press of FoxNews to CNN shouldn't even cover this idiot in the first place because you give credence to it. Some radical Islamic would record that put it on YouTube and within hours it reaches Europe and Afghanistan. Then the Muslim community is an uproar in the Middle East. Our troops fighting there finds an anger that is misplaced because Jones doesn't represent me or the majority of America.
Do you see it?
Technology - the internet is probably the most disruptive force in our society. Responsibly used - you can try to send grandma's old tea cup set to a million eBay collectors today whereas in the 70's you would have to wait until someone read your 1"x2" classified ad in the middle of two thousand ads. Irresponsibly or maliciously used you write a virus and title it "Funniest Stunt Video gone wrong" and you infect a million computers and keep the IT department looking like Einstein.
Fact is: Terry Jones in the 1970 alone would have never made the news. Just like Lindsay Lohan.
Fact number two: it's becoming more and difficult for people to filter and critically think their way through a conclusion. Analyze Terry Jones just for a fact. He's a small time pastor on the fringe, and honestly does anyone thinks he represent America? Absolutely not. Yet, we've come to the point where the general in Afghanistan, the U.S. president, and even the Vatican has to respond to this!
Fact number three: thirdly, we live in a world where we find a population with less critical thinking than ever. Where have we become as a world when if you post one video it's fact? Or that it's not 'layered' meaning it could be a prank, a joke, taking out of context, or not 'entirely the whole story'?
The modern press itself reflects this inability to critically think. Covering the Terry Jones situation was irresponsible because ultimately it ruins our relationship in the Middle East, it places our troops in danger with the growing anger, it also wasted everyone's time and resources of commenting, "Terry Jones doesn't stand for America."
Now, finishing that I need to write some silly iPhone app, and see if I can get a million people to buy it and retire.
Sep 10, 2010
9/11 anniversary - reflection
RAMBLINGS
THAT PASTOR WHO IN FLORIDA WHO WANTS TO BURN THE KORAN.
Nuts. There's always people who are stupid. Based on what I saw so far - you're a pastor of a church that has 50 or less members and this sounds like a publicity ploy. He's willing to endanger our troops, our country and ruin the work of sincere Christians. Bullying the Muslim community on the Ground Zero mosque is not playing the role of an ambassador for Christ. Absolutely insane, irresponsible and self-centered righteousness. The only thing he inspired was a constant-gay bashing church to take his place if he doesn't do it.
THE MUSLIM AMERICAN
As an American, I've found the Muslim community as responsible citizens of the United States. There are Muslims serving in the arm forces, and Muslims also died during 9/11. It's not American to stereotype a people when so many have pledged their allegiance to this nation and it's constitution. As an American we are one when we respect the laws of this nation, and are willing to defend the constitution. I may disagree with the Muslim American on certain things, but as one American to another - they are Americans and they have my respect as any loyal American. It was a Timothy M, a white American who committed a terrorist act before any Muslim American. Are there fringe element individuals out there in America? Yes, but like with any group with their ideology some are harmful and some are harmless, but as a whole Americans were accepted warmly by Muslims.
OUR TROOPS
To this day, I am involved with an organization with pro-bono work to raise money for military families with spouses in the theater of war. Most people think because you work for the federal government that you will get the best benefits for health, and support. Not so. Not every soldier coming back is normal emotionally, physically or mentally. The ravages of war is beyond our comprehension - seeing your buddies blown apart, sleeping in a wooden box/shed in 105 degree heat, or driving in a vehicle staring at the picture of your loved ones while eyeing the road for an IED. Any arm force members will always get a handshake from me and my gratitude. You're not forgotten.
9/11
I find it sad we've forgotten as Americans we have enemies. We've become soft in our approach to what life is - there are battles. We don't live in a safe world entirely and there are people who will hate us. We shouldn't live in the fear of that and let fear drive us however, we should come together as Americans once more.
THAT PASTOR WHO IN FLORIDA WHO WANTS TO BURN THE KORAN.
Nuts. There's always people who are stupid. Based on what I saw so far - you're a pastor of a church that has 50 or less members and this sounds like a publicity ploy. He's willing to endanger our troops, our country and ruin the work of sincere Christians. Bullying the Muslim community on the Ground Zero mosque is not playing the role of an ambassador for Christ. Absolutely insane, irresponsible and self-centered righteousness. The only thing he inspired was a constant-gay bashing church to take his place if he doesn't do it.
THE MUSLIM AMERICAN
As an American, I've found the Muslim community as responsible citizens of the United States. There are Muslims serving in the arm forces, and Muslims also died during 9/11. It's not American to stereotype a people when so many have pledged their allegiance to this nation and it's constitution. As an American we are one when we respect the laws of this nation, and are willing to defend the constitution. I may disagree with the Muslim American on certain things, but as one American to another - they are Americans and they have my respect as any loyal American. It was a Timothy M, a white American who committed a terrorist act before any Muslim American. Are there fringe element individuals out there in America? Yes, but like with any group with their ideology some are harmful and some are harmless, but as a whole Americans were accepted warmly by Muslims.
OUR TROOPS
To this day, I am involved with an organization with pro-bono work to raise money for military families with spouses in the theater of war. Most people think because you work for the federal government that you will get the best benefits for health, and support. Not so. Not every soldier coming back is normal emotionally, physically or mentally. The ravages of war is beyond our comprehension - seeing your buddies blown apart, sleeping in a wooden box/shed in 105 degree heat, or driving in a vehicle staring at the picture of your loved ones while eyeing the road for an IED. Any arm force members will always get a handshake from me and my gratitude. You're not forgotten.
9/11
I find it sad we've forgotten as Americans we have enemies. We've become soft in our approach to what life is - there are battles. We don't live in a safe world entirely and there are people who will hate us. We shouldn't live in the fear of that and let fear drive us however, we should come together as Americans once more.
Sep 1, 2010
Are we losing the imagery of the bible ?
The stork knows the time of her migration...they all return at the proper time each year.. - Jer 8:6
I will weep for the mountains and wail for the desert pastures...Jer 9:10
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Quick devotional thought. As we are becoming more exposed to more man-made elements like cities and technology, are we losing the lessons of what God speaks in the bible using metaphors of nature to his Word? In biblical times people clearly saw lessons in creation more than today.
A farmer's reliance on rain whereas today we've developed technology to water all year round? It's like we pushed God out of the picture. Consider if you are having a rainy day at the office you throw up a desktop screen saver with a beautiful beach scene to escape the realities of the world around - bad weather be it snow or rain.
Or is our world more of a reflection as to how out-of-touch we've become? What would the world be for us as Christians, IF we live in a 'ultra-modernistic' society where we see little trees, mountains and eventually forget the awe of creation itself? Would the metaphors used as in the example in Jeremiah be lost with Christians?
I reflect upon this - seeing the 6 inches of snow fall during my vacation and am stuck by the beauty, and cold reality of winter. The snow is tranquil, peaceful and is soothing to my soul, but the power of winter shows the finite of life. The birds are not flying anymore - they are gone, but they will return.
Life isn't full of sunshine all the time, and there are SEASONS and that fact makes me cherish the moments God gives.
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Conclusion: it's good to be seeing creation for it has a wealth of lessons and meditation in hand with God's word.
I will weep for the mountains and wail for the desert pastures...Jer 9:10
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Quick devotional thought. As we are becoming more exposed to more man-made elements like cities and technology, are we losing the lessons of what God speaks in the bible using metaphors of nature to his Word? In biblical times people clearly saw lessons in creation more than today.
A farmer's reliance on rain whereas today we've developed technology to water all year round? It's like we pushed God out of the picture. Consider if you are having a rainy day at the office you throw up a desktop screen saver with a beautiful beach scene to escape the realities of the world around - bad weather be it snow or rain.
Or is our world more of a reflection as to how out-of-touch we've become? What would the world be for us as Christians, IF we live in a 'ultra-modernistic' society where we see little trees, mountains and eventually forget the awe of creation itself? Would the metaphors used as in the example in Jeremiah be lost with Christians?
I reflect upon this - seeing the 6 inches of snow fall during my vacation and am stuck by the beauty, and cold reality of winter. The snow is tranquil, peaceful and is soothing to my soul, but the power of winter shows the finite of life. The birds are not flying anymore - they are gone, but they will return.
Life isn't full of sunshine all the time, and there are SEASONS and that fact makes me cherish the moments God gives.
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Conclusion: it's good to be seeing creation for it has a wealth of lessons and meditation in hand with God's word.