Third Time’s a Charm

Posted on May 21, 2013 by NCReview

Springtime is in the air and in my step today. The dandelion spores fall like like snow against the backdrop of dark evergreens, glowing in the sunlight. Playfully I try to catch them. I raise my arm and as one gets near my hand I swipe at it. But it is so light that the breeze from my hand actually pushes it away from me. Undeterred, I try again. As Einstein observed, the same mindset creates exactly the same result. Ding! Ding! Realizing a basic principle of natural physics in action, I try again. This time I simply hold my out my hand and position it where I think it most likely to intercept this ethereal orb. I quickly close my fingers around it. Success! Opening my hand wide I release it back into the air and smile. How simple and yet how much more effective it is to work with the larger forces of reality.

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Choosing Servicie Over Self-Interest

Posted on May 18, 2013 by NCReview

Among the first books published by Berrett-Koehler Publishers, a San-Francisco based publisher, was the bestseller Leadership and the New Science, by Margaret Wheatley. An independent publisher founded in 1992, BK is dedicated to an ambitious mission: “Creating a World That Works for All.”

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A Man for All Seasons: Thoreau

Posted on May 16, 2013 by NCReview

One hundred and fifty years after Walden, Henry David Thoreau’s poetic nature journals are helping researchers track climate change. By studying 32 spring-flowering native plants that Thoreau documented in exquisite detail—including blossom dates and daily temperatures—modern researchers have determined that plants in the greater Boston area are reacting to warming global temperatures by flowering approximately two days earlier for each degree increase in temperature. Temperature records kept by the Blue Hill Meteorological Observatory are used for comparison. Richard Primack, a professor of biology at Boston University is collaborating with colleagues at Harvard to decipher Thoreau’s journal handwriting and use his observations as the basis for groundbreaking studies in climate change; Primack regards Thoreau as a “scientific colleague” and even considered adding his name as co-author to his research publications. Research is ongoing, but early indications suggests that some plants may be maturing too early for the breeding cycle of their pollinators, with ruinous results to both.

Adapted from an article in The New York Times Book Review, written by Andrea Wolf (April, 2013).

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Solomon Speaks

Posted on May 15, 2013 by NCReview

Dr. Eric Pearl, energetic healing, Solomon, and an actor/screenwriter’s coming out as a channel seems like an unlikely mix, but Solomon Speaks brings them all together in this fascinating account of healing, consciousness, and our four-dimensional existence here on Earth. Dr. Pearl (recently on the Dr. Oz show) is known for his “techniques” of life healing known as Reconnective Healing. Solomon is a multidimensional entity that has been with Frederick Ponzlov all his life. A chance encounter between Pearl and Ponzlov resulted in this book–  insights about the evolution of Reconnective Healing and its immense power that you can access and apply to your life.

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Want to host a Screening for Redwood Highway?

Posted on May 14, 2013 by NCReview

11 Days in May – Revisited

Posted on May 11, 2013 by NCReview

Still Standing — Mother’s Day

Posted on May 10, 2013 by NCReview

Women Take Stand for Better World


Standing Women Urges Women to Rise in Global Silence at 1 p.m., May 12
Mother’s Day is fast approaching and as we prepare to celebrate the mothers in our lives we often neglect to recognize the most important mother of all: Mother Earth. On Sunday, May 12 at 1 p.m., thousands of people around the globe will stand together in silence for five minutes in local parks, schools, churches and other gathering places to promote a better world for future generations. The result will be a 24-hour global wave of humanity standing to motivate and invigorate others to realize the dream of a better world for all.
Since May of 2007, thousands of women have stood together in 75 countries and on all the continents of the globe to show their support for the world of which they dream. Inspired by a story written by Sharon Mehdi of Ashland, Oregon, The Great Silent Grandmother Gathering, collectively they decided that it was time to take a stand to make a difference. By standing for a moment of silence, participants will recognize the importance for all of the children of the world of issues such as safe drinking water, clean air, food for all to eat, access to basic education, adequate health care and safety from violence.
The event is not limited only to women, however, and many men have stood since 2007. Julian Koss of Sarasota, Florida actively promoted the 2007 event in his state. “We’re all obligated to leave for our children and the seven generations to follow‟ a better world,” says Koss.

 

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World-Renowned Metaphysical Teacher Dies

Posted on May 9, 2013 by NCReview

Stuart Wilde, globally respected Author & Metaphysical Teacher, suffered a fatal heart attack while on a scenic drive through Ireland on Wednesday 1st May, 2013. He was 66 years old.

“As Author of over 20 books (translated into 27 languages and selling millions of copies) on Spirituality & Personal Development, Wilde was considered by many to be one of the greatest metaphysicians that ever lived. Many famous New Age, New Thought writers & teachers privately studied with him including Deepak Choopra & Dr. Wayne Dyer.

“Stuart’s sudden departure from the physical realm was very shocking and millions of hearts worldwide will be weeping with despair over the loss of a great teacher, a great man, and a great friend. He touched the lives of so many people and he will be greatly missed.” said Stuart Wilde spokesman Tom Lishman

In the 1980s, Wilde correctly described the etheric life-field around humans in precise detail. Previously, it was known only in vague terms in discussions about the human aura. Wilde wrote out the first of many precise and verifiable etheric exercises and sensations in his book The Quickening (Hay House 1995). In course of his 30+ years of teaching, Wilde appeared on over 500 Television Show & 10,000 Radio Programs including Coast To Coast AM.

“Stuart passionately taught about freedom, love & respect for all human beings and for deep respect of nature. He was a relentless animal rights advocate. Also, it’s important for people to know that Stuart never saw himself as being a guru or above anyone else. He believed that he was merely a mirror that reflected love & peace into the world and a facilitator of wisdom from realms of existence that one could refer to as heavenly.” said Tom.

Among Wilde’s teachings about love & peace, were Wilde’s teachings about spiritual evolution, personal development insights, philosophies about where human beings really came from, and predictions about world events yet to come that he would regularly see in transcendental meditation. Throughout the course of Wilde’s life, hundreds of his predictions came true.

A private funeral service will be held for Wilde’s immediate family but, larger memorial gatherings are currently being planned for the general public later in the year. Updates will be posted on Stuart Wilde’s website” – www.stuartwilde.com

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Desmond Tutu Wins 2013 Templeton Prize

Posted on May 7, 2013 by NCReview

“Desmond Tutu, former Anglican archbishop of Cape Town, South Africa, has won the Templeton Prize, the Templeton Foundation announced this morning. Known for his transformative opposition to aparteid, Tutu was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1984. He went on to lead the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, advocating “restorative justice” for the human rights violations of the aparteid regime. In 2007 he helped form The Elders, a group of global leaders such as former President Jimmy Carter and U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan who work for world peace and human rights.

Tutu is the author of numerous books, including No Future without Forgiveness (Image) and God Is Not a Christian: And Other Provocations (HarperOne).

The Templeton Prize ‘honors a living person who has made exceptional contributions to affirming life’s spiritual dimension’, according to a statement from the foundation. Others honored include Mother Teresa, the Dalai Lama, and Billy Graham. It has been the world’s largest annual monetary award for the past 40 years, currently valued at $1.7 million. A celebration of the prize will take place April 11 in Cape Town at St. George’s Cathedral, where Tutu served as archbishop from 1986 to 1996. The prize will be formally presented to Tutu in London on May 21.”

From Publisher’s Weekly

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Who will save our books? Our bookstores? Our libraries?

Posted on May 5, 2013 by NCReview

Prolific author James Patterson took out cover page ads on the cover of PW, in The New York Times Book Review, and in Kirkus this weekend asking the questions “Who will save our books? Our bookstores? Our libraries?” and listing a number of classic books like The Sound and the Fury and A Wrinkle in Time. Patterson has long been an avid and active supporter of children’s literacy, and most recently he co-chaired World Book Night (April 23, 2013). Patterson wants to stir up the dialogue around these important questions, and hopes that impassioned editorials in influential newspapers or magazines will add to the conversation. His final message to each of us: “Spread the word about our endangered books!”

For the PW interview with James Patterson, click here.

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