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Niniane

Be daring, be different, be impractical, be anything that will assert your integrity of purpose and

About Me


~ My Goal ~

To help myself and others to promote and to maintain a healthy, vital and sustainable lifestyle ~ to become more consciously aware of the foods we eat ~ the water we drink ~ the air we breathe ~ and the thoughts we think.


Everything we do in in life - every choice we make - is ultimately motivated by our choices in the food we eat ~ making the right choices involves asking the right questions and getting the right answers ~ all too often we're fed lies about how our food is grown and about how that growing process affects our physical bodies and our environment.


95% of all the food purchased in grocery stores contain either genetically modified organisms (gmo's), or were grown with the use of dangerous chemical fertilizers, pesticides, insecticides, rodenticides, herbicides fungicides, growth hormones, and antibiotics ~ before our meat and produce reaches the supermarkets, they are irradiated with cancer-causing nuclear radioactive isotopes called cobalt-60 ~ the u.s. epa's website informs us that our food supply is also currently being irradiated with spent nuclear fuel rods, and that they are testing the safety of this method on u.s. army soldiers ~ and of course we've taken for granted that most of our foods are laden with various synthetic substances such as chemical preservatives, artificial colors, artificial flavors, artificial sweeteners, and animal by-products, etc.

~ Islands at Risk (Part 1) - Genetic Engineering in Hawai'i ~

~ Islands at Risk (Part 2) - Genetic Engineering in Hawai'i ~

~ Islands at Risk (Part 3) - Genetic Engineering in Hawai'i ~


This documentary video "future of food" offers an in-depth investigation into the disturbing truth behind the unlabeled, patented, genetically engineered foods that have quietly filled u.s. grocery store shelves for the past decade.


These genetically-modified, chemically-saturated, nuclear-irradiated foods cause birth defects, cysts, tumors, skin discolorations, rashes, acne, brittle hair, headaches, migraines, gastrointestinal disorders, learning disabilities, cancers, leukemia, degenerative diseases, arthritis, viral infections, bacterial illnesses, allergies, blood toxicities, age acceleration, and lower nutritional absorption ~ other far-reaching affects on the environment include plant and animal defects and genetic mutations, air and water pollution, soil erosion, water shortages, and vast contributions to global warming.

~ Top 10 Reasons For Opposing Food Irradiation ~


1 ~ In legalizing food irradiation, the fda did not determine a level of radiation to which food can be exposed and still be safe for human consumption, which federal law requires.
2 ~ In legalizing food irradiation, the fda relied on lab research that did not meet modern scientific protocols, which federal law requires.
3 ~ Research dating to the 1950s has revealed a wide range of problems in animals that ate irradiated food, including premature death, a rare form of cancer, reproductive dysfunction, chromosomal abnormalities, liver damage, low weight gain and vitamin deficiencies.
4 ~ Irradiation masks and encourages filthy conditions in slaughterhouses and food processing plants ~ Irradiation can kill most bacteria in food, but it does nothing to remove the feces, urine, pus and vomit that often contaminate beef, pork, chicken and other meat ~ Irradiation will not kill the pathogen that causes mad cow disease.
5 ~ Irradiation destroys vitamins, essential fatty acids and other nutrients in food -- sometimes significantly ~ the process destroys 80% of vitamin A in eggs, but the fda nonetheless legalized irradiation of these products.
6 ~ Irradiation can change the flavor, odor and texture of food -- sometimes disgustingly so ~ pork can turn red; beef can smell like a wet dog; fruit and vegetables can become mushy; eggs can lose their color, become runny and ruin recipes.
7 ~ Irradiation disrupts the chemical composition of everything in its path -- not just harmful bacteria, which the food industry often asserts ~ scores of new chemicals called "radiolytic products" are formed by irradiation -- chemicals that do not naturally occur in food and that the fda has never studied for safety.
8 ~ The World Health Organization did not follow its own recommendation to study the toxicity of "radiolytic products" formed in high-dose irradiated food before proposing in November 2000 that the international irradiation dose limit -- equal to 330 million chest x-rays -- be removed.
9 ~ Soon, some irradiation plants may use cesium-137, a highly radioactive waste material left over from the production of nuclear weapons. This material is dangerous and unstable ~ In 1988, a cesium-137 leak near Atlanta led to a $30 million, taxpayer-funded cleanup.
10 ~ Because it increases the shelf life of food and is used in large, centralized facilities, irradiation encourages globalization and consolidation of the food production, distribution and retailing industries ~ these trends have already forced multitudes of family farmers and ranchers out of business, reduced the diversity of products in the marketplace, disrupted local economies in developing nations, and put American farmers and ranchers at a great economic disadvantage.

~ Diet for a New America ~


The importance of choosing organic, natural, life-enhancing, sustainable, and locally-grown foods is imperative ~ the act of grocery shopping must cease to be a passive experience ~ we must educate ourselves about where our food comes from ~ we must learn to read our food labels ~ and we must take political action to ensure that we are not being used as human guinea pigs in this vast profit-motivated, corporate-owned, mass-production, genetically- modified food-farming experiment.

~ Happy Dancing Organic Milk Cows ~


~ Artificial Food Colorings ~


Artificial food colors are derived from petroleum and coal tars ~ although banned in the european union due to hazardous health concerns, these dangerous artificial food colors are still certified and approved by the fda for use in food production in the united states ~ the following are the seven primary artificial food coloring additives being used today :
fd&c blue no.1 ~ brilliant blue fcf (bright blue) ~ derived from coal tar
fd&c blue no.2 ~ indigotine (royal blue)~ derived from coal tar
fd&c green no.3 ~ fast green fcf (sea green)~ derived from petroleum
fd&c red no.40 ~ allura red ac (orange-red) ~ derived from petroleum
fd&c red no.3 ~ erythrosine (cherry pink) ~ derived from coal tar
fd&c yellow no.5 ~ tartrazine (lemon yellow) ~ derived from coal tar
fd&c yellow no.6 ~ sunset yellow fcf (orange) ~ derived from coal tar


~ Aspartame and Other Artificial Sweeteners ~


In the united states, there are five artificial sugar substitutes approved by the fda : aspartame, neotame, sucralose, acesulfame potassium, and saccharin ~ these chemical sugar substitutes are referred to as high-intensity sweeteners ~ of these five artificial sweeteners, the most dangerous and toxic is aspartame ~ there is irrefutable evidence that aspartame is extremely hazardous to human health ~ the digested byproduct of aspartame, formaldehyde, stays in the body permanently and bonds with the body's protein cell structure ~ 91 different adverse long-term toxic effects have been widely documented ~ they include:
dizziness ~ tremors ~ headaches ~ migraines ~ memory impairments ~ irritability ~ confusion ~ numbness ~ tingling sensations ~ chronic fatigue ~ depression ~ insomnia ~ slurred speech ~ blurred vision ~ ringing in the ears ~ joint pain ~ sore, achy muscles ~ arthritis ~ fibromyalgia ~ gastrointestinal disorders ~ burning, frequent or uncontrollable urination ~ urinary tract infections ~ menstrual abnormalities ~ reproductive system abnormalities ~ cysts ~ tumors ~ attention deficit disorder (add) ~ seizures and convulsions ~ aggressive behavior ~ anxiety ~ panic attacks ~ personality disorders ~ phobias ~ suicidal tendencies ~ rapid heart beat ~ tachycardia ~ asthma ~ ulcers ~ chest pains ~ hypertension ~ high blood pressure ~ nausea or vomiting ~ diarrhea ~ abdominal pain ~ painful swallowing ~ itching ~ hives ~ urticaria ~ allergic reactions ~ hypoglycemia ~ hyperglycemia ~ weight gain ~ hair loss ~ impotency and sexual problems ~ excessive thirst ~ excessive hunger ~ bloating ~ edema (fluid retention) ~ infection susceptibility ~ spontaneous miscarriages ~ decreased red blood cell count ~ birth defects ~ lung tumors ~ breast tumors ~ leukemia ~ brain cancer ~ brain tumors ~ brain lesions ~ epilepsy ~ multiple sclerosis (ms) ~ enlarged liver and kidneys ~ lymphoma ~ lyme disease ~ immune system damage ~ nervous system damage ~ genetic damage ~ and death.


aspartame ~ sold as equal and nutrasweet ~ developed by g.d. searle & company in 1965 ~ the fda did not approve aspartame in the united states for many years ~ aspartame was ultimately approved by the fda in 1981 ~ why would the fda allow such a toxic and dangerous chemical in our food ? ~ in 1981, searle's ceo was donald rumsfeld ~ approving aspartame was an obvious political maneuver motivated by corporate greed and profit ~ in 1985, searle was purchased by monsanto ~ in this acquisition, searle’s aspartame business became a separate monsanto subsidiary.
sucralose ~ sold as splenda ~ was originally developed as an insecticide ~ may be less toxic than aspartame, but preliminary research shows that prolonged use can contribute to serious chronic immunological or neurological disorders.
acesulfame potassium ~ ace-k, sunette, sweet one, swiss sweet, sweet & safe ~ less toxic than aspartame ~ preliminary research shows that prolonged use can contribute to serious chronic immunological or neurological disorders.
saccharin ~ sold as sweet n' low ~ proven fact: saccharin is a carcinogen ~ prolonged use will cause cancer ~ banned in canada and european union.
neotame ~ sold as nutrasweet ~ developed by monsanto corp. ~ insufficient research available ~ however, given monsanto’s track record with aspartame, it would be safe to assume that neotame is just as dangerously toxic as aspartame ~ monsanto's policy regarding chemical food additives says it all :

"Monsanto should not have to vouchsafe the safety of biotech food.
Our interest is in selling as much of it as possible.
Assuring its safety is the fda's job."


~ A Fox News Report on Aspartame ~


~ We Are What We Eat ~



~ Foods that Make us Smart, Healthy & Happy ~


Blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, strawberries, cranberries, currants, watermelon, canteloupe, honeydew, muskmelon, papaya, mango, starfruit, guava, passion fruit, pineapples, pomegranates, kiwifruit, bananas, lychees, grapes, cherries, loquat, figs, dates, prunes, raisins, apples, pears, peaches, nectarines, apricots, plums, oranges, tangerines, grapefruit, lemons, limes, kumquat, tropical fruits, spinach, collards, kale, swiss chard, mustard greens, beet greens, bean sprouts, alfalfa sprouts, barley grass, wheat grass lettuce, watercress, green beans, peas, cucumber, tomatoes, bell peppers, chili peppers, celery, okra, kohlrabi, radishes, carrots, turnips, parsnips, beets, rutabagas, taro, potatoes, sweet potatoes, yams, jicama, zucchini, yellow squash, acorn squash, spaghetti squash, butternut squash, pumpkin, corn, asparagus, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, chinese cabbage, napa cabbage, red cabbage, bok choy, brussel sprouts, bamboo shoots, water chestnuts, mushrooms, eggplant, artichoke, avocado, onion, leek, chives, garlic, gingerroot, nuts and seeds (almonds, brazilnuts, cashews, chestnuts, hazelnuts, macadamia nuts, peanuts, pecans, pinenuts, pistachios, walnuts, flaxseed, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds) legumes, pulses and dried beans (chickpeas, split peas, black-eyed peas, kidney, pinto, black, red, navy, lentils, dal, lima, azuki, mung, fava, soy), pasta, white rice, basmati rice, brown rice, jasmine rice, wild rice, wheatgerm, bran, cereal grains, rolled oats, oatmeal, barley, buckwheat, bulgar wheat, spelt, millet, quinoa, grits, alpen, kashi, muesli, granola, hummus, tabbouleh, couscous, tofu, tempeh, eggs, cheese, yogurt, fish, green tea, herbal tea, dandelion tea, ginseng tea, banchi tea, kombucha, chlorophyll, chlorella, spirulina, bee pollen, honey, herbs and herbal remedies.

Recommended Food Combinations
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I'm not exactly vegetarian ~ I'm more of a fruitarian ~ however, I do advocate homemade chicken soup to treat colds and flus (made with lots of carrots, onions, celery and garlic) ~ I don't eat fast foods ~ I don't eat processed foods (except cheese and chocolates) ~ I don't drink sodas, especially diet sodas ~ I love eating striped bass and crustaceans (shrimp, crabs, clams, scallops, lobster and oysters) but I won't stay in the kitchen while they're being cooked alive ~ and I've never set foot in a starbucks.


~ Be Kind to Your Body ~ Heal It ~


~ eat fresh fruits and vegetables ~

~ take vitamin & mineral supplements ~

~ exercise, exercise, exercise ~

~ get plenty of sunshine & fresh air ~

~ meditate twice a day ~

~ sleep 6-8 hours a night ~

~ drink 10-12 glasses fresh water daily ~


~ Top Seven Essential Nutrients for Healthy Skin ~



~ Silica ~
leeks, green beans, garbanzo beans, mango,
strawberries, cucumber, celery, asparagus


~ Zinc ~
oysters, pumpkin seeds, ginger,
pecans, brazil nuts, oats, eggs


~ Omega-3 Fatty Acids ~
kiwi, wild salmon, anchovies, sardines,
flaxseeds, chia seeds, safflower oil


~ Selenium ~
brazil nuts, wheat germ, seafood, tuna, wild salmon,
garlic, eggs, brown rice, cereals, whole-wheat bread


~ Vitamin C ~
acerola, currants, red and green bell peppers,
parsley, guava, kiwi, broccoli, brussels sprouts,
lychee, papaya, strawberries, citrus fruits


~ Vitamin E ~
wheat germ/safflower/sunflower/corn oils, almonds,
sunflower seeds, hazelnuts, peanuts, pistachios,
spinach, broccoli, kiwi, mango, peaches, prunes,
tomatoes, cabbage, asparagus, avocados


~ Vitamin A ~
carrots, sweet potatoes, apricots, cantaloupe,
collard greens, kale, spinach, chili peppers



~ Vitamin, Mineral and Herbal Supplements at Risk ~


Our freedom of choice to take vitamin, mineral and herbal supplements is at grave risk ~ the following video details the ongoing attempts by the fda and several multinational pharmaceutical companies — in concert with the 'world trade organization' (wto) and the 'world health organization' (who) — to limit our access to vitamin, mineral and herbal supplements.

~ We Become Silent ~



~ A World Without Cancer ~

~ The Story of Vitamin B-17 - The Cure for Cancer ~



My Interests


~ I'm Interested In ~


Abstract thinking ~ activism ~ acts of kindness ~ affection ~ agrarian cultures ~ agrarian economies ~ alternate realities ~ alternative energy sources ~ alternative lifestyles ~ animal rights ~ anti-imperialism ~ anti-racism ~ artful things ~ arts & crafts ~ the art of changing our reality ~ aromatherapy ~ astrological cycles ~ attainability ~ beingness ~ being a free spirit ~ being in love ~ bike riding ~ biodiversity ~ change for the better ~ better living through organic chemistry ~ buddhism ~ charity ~ cheerfulness ~ civil rights ~ climate change ~ collective unconscious ~ collectivism ~ coincidences ~ communities ~ community involvement ~ compassion for all ~ conversation ~ conservation ~ coral reefs ~ creativity ~ cultural changes for sustainable lifestyles ~ curiosity ~ dancing wu li masters ~ december 21st 2012 ~ deforestation ~ devotion ~ divine design ~ dreams and dreaming ~ drums and drumming ~ dualities ~ earth liberation ~ ecology ~ ecological design ~ eco-villages ~ equal opportunity education ~ endangered species ~ entrepreneurialism ~ environmental issues ~ esoterica ~ ethnic cuisine ~ ethnic diversity ~ eternal youth ~ eternity ~ ethics ~ equality ~ euphemisms ~ euphoria ~ evolution of consciousness ~ experiential reality ~ existential reality ~ expressions ~ expressionisms ~ fair trade ~ foreign languages ~ forgiveness ~ freedom ~ freedom of choice ~ freedom of religion ~ freedom of speech ~ friendships ~ gay freedom ~ gay marriage ~ gay rights ~ global warming ~ gnostism ~ graffiti art ~ healing through nature ~ health ~ hemp cultivation ~ herbal remedies ~ herbal wisdom ~ hinduism ~ holistic healing ~ home-gardening ~ homelessness ~ homeopathic medicine ~ huna kupua ~ hydroponics ~ imagination ~ imperfections ~ impulses ~ incense ~ independence ~ individuality ~ innovativeness ~ inspiration ~ intimacy ~ introspection ~ intuition ~ intuitive senses ~ invasive species ~ -isms ~ journals and journaling ~ jungian archetypes ~ justice ~ kindness ~ landscapes ~ liberation ~ listening ~ long walks ~ lunar cycles ~ massage therapy ~ mauka showers ~ meditation ~ mental alchemy ~ mental transmutation ~ metaphysics ~ mirrors ~ modesty ~ mother earth ~ mother jones ~ mother nature ~ moods ~ mood rings ~ mood swings ~ multi-culturalism ~ multi-dimensionalism ~ mysticism ~ mystics ~ mystic psychology ~ nakedness ~ nature ~ natural order of things ~ non-linear thinking ~ non-toxic candles ~ non-toxic sex toys ~ obsessions ~ obsessive compulsive ~ organic agriculture ~ organic clothing ~ organic food ~ organic gardening ~ organic lifestyles ~ organic music ~ organic philosophy ~ organic adjectives (chemical-free ~ free-range ~ grass-fed) ~ openness ~ open-mindedness ~ optimism, outspokenness ~ paradox ~ passionate living ~ patterns of organic energy ~ peace ~ peace-making ~ peace-keeping ~ people ~ permaculture ~ philosophy ~ politeness ~ political issues ~ political movements ~ polyamory ~ polyfidelity ~ pollution ~ poverty ~ primordial urges ~ psychology ~ quantum joyrides ~ quantum physics ~ rainforest preservation ~ rastafari ~ reading ~ recycling ~ reflections ~ relativity ~ relaxation ~ respect for all ~ revolutionary theory ~ rhythms ~ sandalwood ~ sandcastles ~ safe drinking water ~ safe foods ~ saving furry animals ~ scented candles ~ seasonal changes ~ self-awareness ~ self-love ~ self-actualization ~ self-determination ~ self-respect ~ self-sufficiency ~ sensuality ~ serenity ~ simplicity ~ smudge sticks ~ socialism ~ social entrepreneurialism ~ solar energy ~ soulmates ~ spiritual connections ~ spiritual guidance ~ spiritual teachings ~ spooning ~ swooning ~ sunrises ~ sunsets ~ surrealism ~ sustainability ~ symmetry ~ synchronicity ~ tactile sensations ~ taoism ~ the tao of physics ~ tenderness ~ theism ~ theosophy ~ thrift stores ~ timelessness ~ tolerance ~ transcendental meditation ~ transcendentalism ~ tree frogs ~ trust ~ truth ~ truthiness ~ unity ~ universal healthcare ~ urban renewal ~ vintage things ~ vitamins and vitamin therapy ~ water ~ waterfalls ~ water fountains ~ watermelons ~ water music ~ weather ~ wildlife ~ wholefood co-ops ~ whirled peas ~ world peace ~ wind chimes ~ windowboxes ~ writing ~ and you.


~ About Me ~

I am a tree-hugging liberal with transcendental-humanist tendencies ~ I'm a remnant of the 1960's hippy-flower-child movement ~ I listen to npr radio and read noam chomsky ~ keith olbermann, jon stewart, michael moore, al gore and joe biden are my contemporary heroes ~ I prefer spending time with like-minded people discussing philosophy and politics ~ I'm currently working on making my life-long dream a reality, that of owning a 25 acre self-sustaining, off-the-grid, organic produce farm, horse ranch, and arts & crafts commune on the big Island of hawai'i, with a gallery-bookstore-café in the town of hilo ~ I love good music, good food, good conversation, good ideas, and good friends ~ I love cooking delicious for my friends ~ I love being immersed in the creative spirit ~ I love moving with the rhythms of life ~ It's the simple things in life which give me the greatest pleasure ~ the colors, the textures, the tastes, and the smells ~ It's those little things that fascinate me most which most people tend take for granted ~ I'm content, and I easily find something in nature to celebrate: the birds, the trees, the flowers, and the weather ~ I am often alone, but I'm never lonely ~ a walk outside can set my mind free of every burden that stifles my imagination, and I love to spend the majority of my time out of doors ~ I love to ride my bike and take photos, I love to hike in the woods and take photos, I love to swim naked (without my camera: no photos please), and I love to sleep-in on rainy days ~ I love long summer days, and I love long wintry nights; and I especially love to celebrate the summer and winter solstices ~ I love to sit in front of a warm fire with a bag of marshmallows and a willow stick ~ I love to explore new places and make new friends ~ I'm a hippy, a flower-child, and a free-spirit, and a political radical ~ I believe that everything that happens in my life, for good or for bad, will ultimately make me a better person. And I'm grateful for my all of experiences.



~ Wood Spider on Drugs ~

I'd like to meet:

My Eternally-Enigmatic and Ever-Elusive Muse.



~ I'd Like to Meet ~

Activists, adventurers, artists, artisans, beatniks, bohemians, craftsmen, demonstrators, dissenters, dissidents, dreamers, ecologists, eco-warriors, environmentalists, existentialists, explorers, flower children, free spirits, free thinkers, freedom fighters, fruitarians, heretics, hippies, humanitarians, healers, iconoclasts, individualists, leftists, liberals, libertarians, meditators, mediators, musicians, nature-lovers, new age travellers, nonconformists, organic farmers, organic consumers, partisans, peaceniks, philanthropists, philosophers, pinkos, poets, political activists, progressives, protesters, radicals, rebels, reformists, revolutionaries, shamans, socialists, social entrepreneurs, surfers, street people, beach people, homeless people, transcendentalists, vegans, vegetarians, visionaries, and weavers of wisdom ~ you are all my friends.



Virginia Beach

Laupahoehoe


Be that person you wish to become,

Do those things you've never done.


Huna ~ Secret Hawaiian Wisdom

Huna, in hawaiian, means "secret" ~ huna is the ancient art of spiritual healing which embraces the principles of divine knowledge ~ the practice of huna enables each of us to connect with our higher wisdom within ~ understanding and utilizing the seven principles of huna brings to us healing and harmony through the use of positive thought, and the power of the mind ~ experiencing huna concepts gives us the opportunity to integrate body mind soul and spirit ~ huna is one of nature's many tools we can use to help us develop our inner strength, peace, and divine wisdom.

The Seven Principles of Huna


ike ~ the world is what you think it is

be aware

kala ~ there are no limits, everything is possible

be free

makia ~ energy flows where attention goes

be focused

manawa ~ now is the moment of power

be here

aloha ~ to love is to be happy with

be happy

mana ~ all power comes from within

be confident

pono ~ effectiveness is the measure of truth

be positive



The Aloha Spirit

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A = akahai

kindness, expressed with a feeling of tenderness

L = lokahi

unity, expressed with a feeling of harmony

O = olu`olu

agreeable, expressed with a feeling of pleasantness

H = ha`aha`a

humility, expressed with a feeling of modesty

A = ahonui

patience, expressed with a feeling of perserverance



~ A Spiritual Journey Begins with a Leap of Faith ~


You have the ability to create your dreams ~ your mind contains all the elements you need to manifest everything you could possibly imagine .
What is your heart's desire ~ do you want to live on a beach mat, take showers under waterfalls, and walk in a fern-covered forests ~ do you want to save the world , teach sustainability , and grow organic fruits & vegetables with like-minded souls ~ or would you like to live in a large urban warehouse with room enough to create all those artful things your mind can imagine and share your love and joy with one special soul ?
You are very unique ~ there is a season and a reason for everything you can dream ~ all you need to do is to surrender yourself to your urges ~ your spirit knows the way to living a beautiful life ~ allow yourself to follow your heart ~ your spiritual journey begins with a leap of faith ~ trust the universe .

~ The Spiritual Law of Magnetic Attraction ~


The Seven Basic Energy Centers in the Body

Chakra Seven :
Thought ~ universal identity ~ oriented to unity and self-knowledge ~ the crown chakra connects us to our consciousness as pure awareness ~ this is our connection to timelessness, to that undefinable place of all-knowing ~ when developed, it brings us clarity, empathy, knowledge, wisdom, understanding, spiritual connection, and it allows us to experience another person's experience as if we were inside them.
Chakra Six :
Light ~ archetypal identity ~ oriented to intuition and self-reflection ~ the brow chakra, or third eye connects us to our ability to see, both physically and intuitively ~ this is our connection to our psychic faculties and to our understanding of archetypal levels, where our true motivations are found ~ when healthy, it allows us to see clearly, to focus upon the realization of our own soul and divine wisdom, and to help us find that peace of mind we associate with spirituality.
Chakra Five :
Sound ~ creative identity ~ oriented to speech and self-expression ~ the throat chakra connects us to our capacity to communicate and to create ~ this is our connection to vibration, language and the power of our spoken word ~ when healthy, it facilitates our artistic expression and creativity, and it manifests for us in the physical world the fulfillment of our goals ~ 'ask, and ye shall receive'.
Chakra Four :
Air ~ social identity ~ oriented to compassion and self-acceptance ~ the heart chakra connects us to our capacity to love ~ this is our connection to our ability to integrate polarities in the psyche: mind and body, male and female, persona and shadow, ego and selflessness ~ when healthy, it allows us to experience unconditional love, to love deeply, and to forgive, it brings us equilibrium and balance, and a heightened sense of well-being, peace and centeredness.
Chakra Three :
Fire ~ ego identity ~ oriented to energy and self-definition ~ the solar plexus chakra connects us to our personal power, our will, our autonomy, and our personal freedom as well as to our metabolism ~ this is our connection to our ability to perform our duties effectively, and to act upon our impulses with spontaneity ~ when healthy, it concentrates and controls our personal energy and aids in assimilation and digestion.
Chakra Two :
Water ~ emotional identity ~ oriented to physical desire and self-gratification ~ the sacral chakra connects us to our emotions and to our sexuality through feeling, sensation, and movement ~ this is the connection which satisfies the our body's wants, needs, and desires by seeking out pleasurable physical experiences ~ when healthy, it facilitates fluidity and grace, depth of feeling, sexual fulfillment, and the ability to accept change.
Chakra One :
Earth ~ physical identity ~ oriented to physical security and self-preservation ~ the root chakra connects us to our survival instincts, our stability, our ability to ground, and to our physical bodies ~ when healthy, it provides for our foundation and brings us self-sufficiency, health, prosperity, security, and dynamic presence.

Transcendental Meditation ~ TM

The Teachings of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi


The Seven States of Consciousness



Sleeping State of Consciousness

Dreaming State of Consciousness

Waking State of Consciousness

Transcendental Consciousness

Cosmic Consciousness

God Consciousness

Unity Consciousness



Life isn't about Finding yourself,


Life is about Creating yourself.




~ Letting Go of the Past ~

When one door closes another door opens ~ too many of us look upon the closed door far longer than necessary that we tend to miss the wonderful opportunities which await us beyond the newly opened door.


~ Be ~ Do ~ Have ~

Synergetic Linear Philosophy ~ Be who you have to Be ~ and then Do what you have to Do ~ in order to Have what you want to Have.


The secret of getting ahead is getting started ~ the secret of getting started is breaking up your large complex tasks into small manageable parts ~ then prioritize them ~ start on the first one first ~ begin now.



Science of Mind ~ Religious Science

The Teachings of Ernest Holmes


The Seven Attributes of Infinite Intelligence




Love

Light

Life

Power

Peace

Beauty

Joy


The Kybalion: Hermetic Philosophy

The Seven Hermetic Principles



The Principle of Mentalism

The Principle of Correspondence

The Principle of Vibration

The Principle of Polarity

The Principle of Rhythm

The Principle of Cause and Effect

The Principle of Gender



The Seven Spritual Laws of Sucess

A Practical Guide to the Fulfillment of Your Dreams

by Deepak Chopra



The Law of Pure Potentiality

The state of being potential ~ the inherent capacity for growth, development, or coming into existence.


The Law of Giving

The act of presenting something voluntarily, without expecting any sort of compensation in return.


The Law of Karma ~ Cause and Effect

The Law of Least Effort

The Principle of Rhythm

The Law of Intention and Desire

The Law of Detachment



~ The Story of One Red Paperclip ~



TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF ~ The Survey
Name: Niniane
Birthdate: scorpio sun, cancer moon, leo ascendant
Birthplace: planet earth
Current Location: leather chair ~ desk ~ computer ~ what more do you need to know
Eye Color: emerald green
Hair Color: miss clairol hydrience no. 04 sunrise
Height: 5 feet 2 inches
Right-Handed or Left-Handed: I write with my right hand ~ I vote with my left hand
Your Heritage: smart blonde
The Shoes You Wore Today: I was barefoot all day today ~ I was barefoot all day yesterday ~ and I'll be barefoot again tomorrow
Your Weakness: blue cheese (my personal aphrodisiac)
Your Fear: not achieving this year's goal for 2007
This Years Goal for 2007: to make a million dollars using my photography and marketing skills
Thoughts Upon First Waking Up: must have excedrins
Your Best Physical Feature: my brain
Your Bedtime: I'm old enough to stay up as late as I want
Your Favorite Color: earth tones ~ browns and greens
Your Most Missed Memory: My Cat Scotty
Pepsi or Coke: Bolthouse and Odwalla
Lipton Ice Tea or Nestea: carrot juice ~ pomegranate juice ~ mango juice
Cappuccino or Coffee: large 7-11 coffee with french vanilla cream
MacDonalds or Burger King: greek salad with lots of feta cheese and cucumbers
Your Favorite Dessert: anything with either chocolate or coconut
Your Perfect Pizza: hawai'ian style ~ pineapple and ham
Your Comfort Food: Fluffernutter
Do You Swear: only when I have to
Do You Sing: not in front of other people
Have You Ever Been in Love: everyday of my life
Your Inspirational Phrase: a spiritual journey begins with a leap of faith
Do You Think You Are Attractive: there's always room for improvement
Are You a Health Freak: I'm very healthy ~ and I'm not a freak
Do You Like Thunderstorms: stormy wx excites me
Do You Play an Instrument: keyboards and hand drums
In the past month Have You Drank Alcohol: alcohol makes me narcoleptic ~ I'm always the designated driver, but my mojito's will kick your ass
In the past month Have You Smoked: is this a trick question?
In the past month Have You Eaten a Box of Oreos: no, but I plowed through two boxes of genetically-modified fiddle faddle popcorn
in the past month have you eaten sushi: yes, every chance I get ~ I love unagi ~ wasabi's an aphrodisiac
Ever Been Drunk: I've learned that being drunk really sucks
Ever Been Called a Tease: no, but I've been called a bitch a few times
Ever Been Beaten Up: he tried, but when I was finished with him, he was running out of the house yelling, "help, help, she's trying to kill me"
Ever Shoplifted: yes ~ caught once ~ mccully holiday mart, may 1979 ~ handcuffed, fingerprinted, and mugshot
How Do You Want to Die: I believe in Immortality
What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up: should read ~ what do I want to do when I retire?
What Country Would You Most Like to Visit: The Sovereign Nation of Hawai'i

~ Skateboarding 2,000 ft down Tantalus ~ O'ahu ~


~ WorldSpirit ~ Artist Alex Grey ~


~ I will Love you forever, I will Love you for always ~



Music:

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StarStreams.com
RadioioAmbient.com

I listen to ambient electronica when I'm working in my photography studio ~ I spend an average of eight to ten hours a night working in the darkroom immersed in perpetual zen while listening to Musical StarStreams ~ my darkroom becomes my inner sanctum where my conscious and subconscious minds converge ~ where creativity and productivity are enhanced ~ ambient electronica facilitates positive creativity energy.

I also listen to acoustic guitar, ukulele, hawai'ian, slack-key, grassroots folk, blues, bluegrass, reggae, zydeco, ethnic music, african and ethnic drums, big band swing, vintage jazz crooners from the 1920's, 30's & 40's, and classic rock ~ and If you cut me, I will bleed Tom Waits.




I have an eclectic passion for all genres of music ~ soulful, life-enhancing, rhythmic, and euphonic music ~ music which knows no boundaries, and that which is not limited by the corporate top-40 media machine ~ I believe music is meant to be food for the psyche, and nourishment for the soul ~ It is the harmonies and rhythms we hear which serve to inspire us to create artful things, and to empower us to perform noteworthy acts in the world. ~ sadly, the artificial music which is endlessly regurgitated for us on corporate radio is nothing more than a mere withering cacophony ~ that which is played on corporate-owned terrestrial radio represents only one-tenth of one percent of all the musical talent in the world.


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Movies:

I like artsy movies, silent movies, vintage black & white films from the 20's and 30's, film noir - marx brothers, charlie chaplin, mae west, w.c. fields, buster keaton, harold lloyd, boris karloff, peter lorre, humphrey bogart, jimmy cagney, gene kelly, cary grant, clark gable, william powell, alec guiness, carmen miranda, greta garbo, katherine hepburn, marlene dietrich, audrey hepburn; citizen kane, gone with the wind; indie & european films; powell-pressburger movies (the red shoes, a matter of life and death, gone to earth, i know where i'm going, the life and death of colonel blimp, black narcissus); musicals (the king and I, singing in the rain, my fair lady, sound of music, yankee doodle dandy, mary poppins, west side story, wizard of oz).

~ Charlie Chaplin ~ The Great Dictator (1940) ~



Television:

countdown with keith olbermann ~ bill moyers journal ~ now ~ daily show with jon stewart ~ the colbert report ~ c-span/cspan2 ~ frontline ~ nova ~ independent lens ~ american experience ~ the newshour with jim lehrer ~ 60 minutes ~ cbs sunday morning ~ globe trekker ~ antiques roadshow ~ jeopardy ~ er ~ heroes ~ medium ~ bones ~ csi: crime scene investigation ~ ncis ~ the riches ~ las vegas ~ dog the bounty hunter ~ ghost whisperer ~ the unit

Books:



"Life transforming ideas have always come to me through books" ~ oliver wendall holmes


I have obsessive-compulsive-disorder (ocd) ~ book buying and book collecting, has always been my obsessive complusion ~ I was suspended six times in high school for stealing books ~ as punishment, the principal made me stay after school and work in the school library ~ at last count, I had over 3,600 books, including ~ over 600 books on political, social, and environmental issues ~ 370 photography and photo-erotica books ~ 300 books on media studies, creative writing, and graphic arts ~ nearly 500 books on philosophy, religion, metaphysics, astrology, holistic studies, aromatherapy, herbal remedies, organic gardening and cannabis cultivation ~ over 300 cookbooks ~ far too many arts & crafts books to count (ceramics, mosaics, fiber arts, needlecrafts, quilting, weaving, leatherworking, beadwork, papermaking, printmaking, soapmaking, scrapbooking, hand-painted furniture, collage techniques, calligraphy, faux painting, artistic illustration, art history, and art business-related books) ~ I'm not a bookworm ~ I'm just o.c.d. ~ for the most part I don't read any of these books, I just collect them ~ in high school, I failed every literature class because I was unmotivated to crack open a book and study ~ and although I attended all twelve years of school, I failed to graduated ~ I got a g.e.d. instead ~ in college I majored in english lit ~ I now have a b.a. degree in comparative literature (gained mostly from reading cliffs notes) ~ four years ago I gave away my entire 600-volume collection of english & american lit to an ex-boyfriend who liked to read more than I do ~ five interesting facts: 1) having a large volume of books doesn't make me a smarter person; 2) having a large volume of books makes it more difficult for me to pack up and move on a moment's notice; 3) my favorite date spot is the local bookstore; 4) I know I can kick ken jenning's ass in jeopardy if given a chance; 5) I have no books in my collection on cures for obsessive-compulsive-disorder .

“Book collecting is an obsession, an occupation, a disease, an addiction, a fascination, an absurdity, and a fate. It is not a hobby. Those who do it must do it.” jeanette winterson

Heroes:


~ Safe and Affordable Drinking Water ~ http://www.safe-drinking-water.org/


The Campaign for Safe and Affordable Drinking Water is a nationwide alliance of environmental, consumer and public health organizations working to educate the public about improvement and protection of our nation's drinking water sources ~ the campaign was founded in 1994 on principles for safe and affordable drinking water which were endorsed by over 300 organizations from across the country.


Principles for Safe and Affordable Drinking Water

Preamble ~ safe and affordable drinking water is a basic right for everyone ~ no matter where we live work or travel, and regardless of our age, physical condition, pregnancy, illness, race or other personal circumstances, this right must be honored and preserved ~ therefore, the following principles should be observed as national policy ~ we must:
~ Protect our infants, children, pregnant women, frail elderly, chronically ill and other vulnerable people from drinking water contamination.
~ Ensure universal access to safe and affordable water for all communities, large and small, rich and poor and regardless of race or ethnicity.
~ Provide safe and affordable water for low-income households by adopting low-income water subsidies and progressive rate structures.
~ Strengthen, not weaken, drinking water standards and get high-risk contaminants out of our water supplies (such as lead, perchlorate, mtbe, disinfection byproducts, microbes, pesticides and radioactive contaminants).
~ Guarantee our right-to-know about our water with timely, understandable, complete and readily accessible information for every drinking water system, on the Internet and by other means.
~ Save taxpayers money and keep water safe through enforceable source water protection.
~ Preserve public control of and increase investment in public water assets.
~ Make polluters pay for drinking water protection and cleanup made necessary by their actions.
~ Streamline and strengthen government and citizen enforcement of drinking water laws, and provide legal remedies for consumers harmed by contaminated tap water.
~ Help communities pay to modernize old and unsafe water systems, emphasizing environmentally sound solutions that encourage smart growth, ensure safe and affordable water and create u.s. jobs.
~ Assure water security by using improved and inherently safer treatment technologies and real time monitoring.
~ Establish active waterborne disease surveillance and health tracking programs to measure both chronic and acute health effects of drinking water contaminants.
~ Support consumers by setting strong standards and right-to-know requirements for bottled water and home treatment units.

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~ Help save the planet from Global Warming ~


Switch from using incandescent light bulbs to using compact fluorescent lamps ~ they use 75 percent less energy, and they will help you save significantly on your monthly electric bills ~ in turn, the utility companies will generate less energy to provide the same service ~ If everyone in the united states swapped out two incandescent bulbs for compact fluorescent lamps, it would be the equivalent of taking 2 million cars off the road ~ compact fluorescent lamps cost more, and they contain trace amounts of mercury so they will have to be disposed of through recycling ~ but they will last between 3 to 5 years longer ~ the return on investment will be substantial.

~ How Do Chemicals Reach the Arctic ?~


Chemicals are everywhere ~ we depend on them ~ but many are toxic ~ chemicals have made their way into the air, soil and water contaminating natural environments all over this planet, from our homes all the way to the polar regions ~ find out more at http://www.panda.org


~ Toxic Cleaning Chemicals in Your Home ~



"Toxic" is defined in the dictionary as "Poisonous" ~ our workplaces, schools and homes are saturated with hazardous and extremely toxic chemicals which contribute to many of our physical ailments such as fatigue, depression, headaches, allergies, and blood toxicity ~ these toxins can be found in our personal care grooming products (hairsprays, bodysprays and deodorants), and in our household cleaning products (glass cleaners, furniture polish, laundry detergents, air fresheners, disinfectants, carpet cleaners, etc).

There is a vast number of things in our environment over which we have absolutely no control ~ we need to focus on those areas in our personal lives where we can actually take control and make a difference!

Household chemical cleaning products pollute the environment and place the user at risk for damage to the respiratory & nervous systems, kidneys, and liver.

~ More than 32 million pounds of household cleaning products are poured down the sink each day nationwide ~ these toxic substances are not adequately removed by sewage treatment plants.
~ The average american uses about 25 gallons of toxic, hazardous chemical products per year in their home ~ a major portion of these can be found in household cleaning products.
~ According to the 'national research council,' no toxic information is available for more than 80% of the chemicals in everyday-use products ~ only 1% of toxins are required to be listed on labels, because companies classify their formulas as "trade secrets."
~ In the past 50 years more than 75,000 chemicals have been introduced into the environment ~ today 300 synthetic chemicals are found in the bodies of humans ~ newborn babies have synthetic chemicals passed on from their mothers.
~ Within 26 seconds after exposure to chemicals such as cleaning products, traces of these chemicals can be found in every organ in the body.
~ Over 80% of adults and 90% of children in the u.s. have residues of one or more harmful pesticides in their bodies ~ petrochemical cleaning products in the home are easily absorbed into the skin ~ once absorbed, the toxins travel to the blood stream and are deposited in the fatty tissues where they may exist indefinitely.
~ Cancer rates have increased since 1901 from only 1 in 8,000 americans, to 1 in 3 today ~ by the year 2010, this disease will afflict 1 of every 2 individuals!
~ Cancer rates have continued to increase every year since 1970 ~ brain cancer in children is up 40% in 20 years ~ toxic chemicals are largely to blame.
~ The toxic chemicals in household cleaners are three times more likely to cause cancer than air pollution.
~ According to the u.s. poison control center, a child is accidentally poisoned every 30 seconds at home.
~ Women who work at home have a 54% higher death rate from cancer than those who work away from home ~ a 15-year study concluded it was as a direct result of the much higher exposure rate to toxic chemicals in common household products.
~ In homes where aerosol sprays and air fresheners are used frequently, women experience 25% more headaches and are 19% more likely to suffer from depression ~ infants under six months of age have 30% more ear infections and 22% higher incidence of diarrhea.
~ Over 7 million accidental poisonings occur each year ~ 75% of them involving children under the age of 6!

There is a simple solution to these problems ~ there are environmentally conscientious companies now offering household cleaning products that are safe and non-toxic ~ most of these people-friendly, environmentally-sensitive products work just as well or better than grocery store brands, and in many cases actually cost less ~ there is no reason to add further health risk to you and your family any longer!

Is your home healthy, safe and non-toxic? ~ it's probably not as healthy as it could be.




~ For the Love of Trees ~


~ In 50 years one tree recycles more than $37,000 worth of water, provides $31,000 worth of erosion control, $62,000 worth of air pollution control, and produces $37,000 worth of oxygen.
~ Two mature trees provide enough oxygen for a family of four.
~ Trees help reduce the "greenhouse effect" by absorbing co2 ~ one acre of trees removes 2.6 tons of co2 per year.
~ Forest planting is one of the most cost-effective ways of reducing co2 ~ to remove 1 pound of co2, planting tree costs less than 1 cent, developing more energy efficient appliances costs about 2-1/2 cents, and developing more fuel-efficient cars costs about 10 cents.
~ By cooling the air and ground around them, the shade from trees helps cool the earth's temperature.
~ Trees are good noise barriers, making a city and neighborhood quieter.
~ Trees help prevent city flooding by catching raindrops and offsetting runoff caused by buildings and parking lots.
~ Hospital patients heal faster, require shorter stays and less painkillers if room windows face trees.
~ A tree-line buffer between fields and streams helps remove farming pollutants before they reach the water.
~ Well placed trees help cut energy costs and consumption by decreasing air conditioning costs 10-50% and reducing heating costs as much as 4-22%.
~ Trees are the longest living and largest living organisms on earth.
~ People who plant trees become healthier, better looking, richer, and have more friends ~ plant a tree and find out!
~ In deserts, leaves absorb moisture from the dew and frost of the cool nights and release it to cool the air during the warm days.
~ Trees enhance the aesthetics of our environment ~ their grandeur, tenacity, and beauty are probably the most enjoyable aspect of trees.
~ Tree bark and fruit have many medicinal properties, which are still being discovered ~ in 50 years one tree recycles more than $37,000 worth of water, provides $31,000 worth of erosion control, $62,000 worth of air pollution control, and produces $37,000 worth of oxygen.
~ Two mature trees provide enough oxygen for a family of four.
~ Birds and animals use trees for their homes and shelter and as a source of food.
~ One person causes about 10 tons of carbon dioxide to be emitted a year. One tree removes about 1 ton of co2 per year ~ planting 30 trees per person will remove each that person's carbon debt for the year.
~ Trees increase property values by 5 to 20% due to their landscaping value.


~ Rainforest Action Network ~



~ The Navy's War on Whales ~

Deafeningly loud sonar is a proven danger to marine life , but its use throughout the world's oceans is spreading ~ this powerful movie , brought to you by the 'natural resources defense council' ( nrdc ) shows what sonar does to whales caught within its range , and explains how whales , dolphins , and other marine animals can be protected from deadly sonar.

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