What exactly is New Age?

[Psychic Child]

tmt,
The spiral planting has many advantages and coupled
with no till planting is great for low rain climates. No till
is where the ground is not turned over by a plow, but
cuts a groove in the soil about 2" wide and under the
soil about 4" wide.
The eldest son laughed when he heard my story of
our 20,000 [+-] year old Ancestors using the no till
technique.
Seems that the latest, cutting edge technology,
in planting corn is the no-till technique. The corn
processing company he works for is promoting it.
:-) :-)
The spiral people were telekinetic to the
point that all transporting was done by levitating
sleds. The wheel was used in the production of
goods, but not in transport. No roads, but two
lane wide grassy pathways. They used words
with telepathy.

Warrior training was part of their schools curriculum.
The two nephews, Thorn and Linden undertook the
warrior blade training of Uncle Rod'ger, and we passed
the test to be certified as red belted Adult warriors.
We became a formidable warrior team. This allowed
our family and the Village to authorize us to explore
the valley and a bit of the wild beyond.
The boys, 9 and 11 were under adult voting age
and I was still an unknown. ;-) . .
A very interesting people.
Be in harmony,
be in beauty.
roger

[yoko]

*-Y A W N -* uh huh......

[Pockshimmo]

Well shit man, do I need to get a pot of coffee started ?

[Pockshimmo]

[Psychic Child]

And you say . . . . .
"should I put the coffee on??

"You have any Matte?'

Be in harmony,
be in beauty.
Rod'ger

[brightpup2]

And you say . . . . .
"should I put the coffee on??

"You have any Matte?'

Be in harmony,
be in beauty.
Rod'ger

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well played roger

[Psychic Child]

Here is an interesting exploring of the Video,
put up by Pockshimmo as food for thought.
The "Shit that New Age girls say" Video looks
superficial, but it is not.
Ha, ha, ha . . . .
Good posting Pockshimmo!
The Girls are practicing their psi-abilities.
Can you tell which ones they are using?
;-)
Use your's, tune into them.
What energies can you feel?
Be in harmony,
be in beauty.
roger.

[ABeaconofHope]

She's not like that in real life. I think...?

[brightpup2]

Here is an interesting exploring of the Video,
as food for thought.
The Video looks superficial, but it is not.
Ha, ha, ha . . . .
The Girls are practicing their psi-abilities.
Can you tell which ones they are using?
;-)
Use your's, tune into them.
What energies can you feel?
Be in harmony,
be in beauty.
roger.

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amazing roger can you post the videio again you are awsome.

[Psychic Child]

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amazing roger can you post the videio again you are awsome.

bright,
It is Pockshimmo's posting #44, "Shit new age girls say."

Be in harmony,
be in beauty.
roger

[Pockshimmo]

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well played roger

"With burnished brand and musketoon,
So gallantly you come,
I read you for a bold dragoon,
That lists the tuck of drum."

~Sir Walter Scott

[brightpup2]

I'm curious to know what exactly new age is. When ever I make post on here a few have labeled it "New Age". I don't fit into any of the boxes that "Society" has. I don't reference any religion/spirituality box. Everything that I post and say is based on my observation and my perspective on Life and living. So could you all explain to me about new age.
Thanks

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its that time when only the indigo humans are left which has been long forgot but should be rememebered because that is what us indigos have been building for

[brightpup2]

"With burnished brand and musketoon,
So gallantly you come,
I read you for a bold dragoon,
That lists the tuck of drum."

~Sir Walter Scott

perhapse you could help me read the spirit energy of these items and places--->http://www.facebook.com/alexander.ma.../photos_stream

[Pockshimmo]

perhapse you could help me read the spirit energy of these items and places--->http://www.facebook.com/alexander.ma.../photos_stream

Tilt your head back, look up and watch it pass over like a flock of grackles.


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[wildblueyonder]

I like this thread.

Overall I do think it's good that people are opening up to things more now (and anyway, it's happening), but I agree that the new age stuff can be really dangerous because it's so loosey-goosey (as Pockshimmo pointed out)... it's like taking all the teachings and using just the parts that are comfortable and happy, so you can feel good about yourself and not have to do any real work. It can get really ego-y.

The work we actually have to do is so much harder but also so much more rewarding than that... to stay in reality and go straight through the middle of things with love, discipline, and honesty. We can't/shouldn't escape reality by fleeing into nice concepts... anyway the fundamental truths are more profound than the things we make up in our heads about them.

Personally I'm not sure what the role of this kind of exploration should be... how much are we really supposed to get into this stuff (e.g. energy work, chakras, psychic abilities, etc, etc), vs just working on being totally present and open and compassionate and seeing where it goes? My main spiritual practice is Buddhism, and sometimes I feel like there is a conflict here... some of those teachings say that this magic stuff is just a distraction... but at the same time I feel like there is some benefit in developing some of this. Love to know what you guys think about this.

[overflow88]

Good post wildblue

When it comes to chakras, energy work, psychic abilities, etc, I would say, just incorporate whatever you feel naturally drawn to, as there are many systems and models that seek to explain the same things. If you don't feel drawn to certain "new age" teachings, that's fine. There is no particular prerequisite belief system for spiritual awakening.

When you practice being totally present, open and compassionate as you mentioned, these subtle realities will present themselves to you and ask to be explored.

[Psychic Child]

wildblueyonder.
Most of the Buddhist writings after 2,500 bc denounced the
practice of psi-abilities. The leaders of Buddhism from the 3
training schools across N. India wanted to be recognized as
a religion, not just a practice. They adapted the Kundalini
"Ladder-of-attainment" philosophy as their Dogma, the latest
"Buddha" as their "God" and forbid the use of psi-abilities to
earn money and instead to beg for food. So today's pious
Buddhism developed.

Prior to that 2,500 bc date, the 3 schools were psi-training centers.
Graduating Students earned a living performing at Street Fairs and
Festivals, telling that the way to "Enlightenment" was through the
controlling the mind and body.

As they traveled across the known world in small multi-family groups,
they performed their beliefs in front of crowds, gaining many converts,
especially among the homeless children who then traveled with them.
Martial and warrior arts along with the psi-beliefs were taught with
basic reading, writing and arithmetic to the children as they traveled.
Their Manta was:
I believe . . .
therefor I can do.
I do . . .
therefor I believe.

The psi-abilities were their way
of practicing their spirituality.

Be in harmony,
be in beauty.
roger
note: For more information
research: Origin of Buddhist Thought.
The 3 schools of The Practice of Buddhism
is thought to have started around 30,000 yrs
ago. The practice of Kundalini Yoga was
practiced by the Neanderthal people.
They were colonists 300,000 years ago.
Beauty,
pc.

[Windlift]

Be in harmony walk in beauty hmmmm changed the last one to be' ?

[brightpup2]

I like this thread.

Overall I do think it's good that people are opening up to things more now (and anyway, it's happening), but I agree that the new age stuff can be really dangerous because it's so loosey-goosey (as Pockshimmo pointed out)... it's like taking all the teachings and using just the parts that are comfortable and happy, so you can feel good about yourself and not have to do any real work. It can get really ego-y.

The work we actually have to do is so much harder but also so much more rewarding than that... to stay in reality and go straight through the middle of things with love, discipline, and honesty. We can't/shouldn't escape reality by fleeing into nice concepts... anyway the fundamental truths are more profound than the things we make up in our heads about them.

Personally I'm not sure what the role of this kind of exploration should be... how much are we really supposed to get into this stuff (e.g. energy work, chakras, psychic abilities, etc, etc), vs just working on being totally present and open and compassionate and seeing where it goes? My main spiritual practice is Buddhism, and sometimes I feel like there is a conflict here... some of those teachings say that this magic stuff is just a distraction... but at the same time I feel like there is some benefit in developing some of this. Love to know what you guys think about this.

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well the term new age is a negitive stereo type trying to lump unrelated abilitiestogether and to assume that its evil and that tem is used by people who dont fulling understand.

[Psychic Child]

Be in harmony walk in beauty hmmmm changed the last one to be' ?

Ha, ha, ha. good eye Windlift.
{used to be "walk" in beauty}
as was the original Navajo
travelers-journey-way-blessing.

I changed it because I wanted it include
members that get-around by other means.
Be in harmony,
be in beauty.
roger