The Cure for Post Avatar Depression Syndrome

On January 29, 2010, In Health and Wellness, Popular Issues, Qi Gong, By Pedram

I just heard about the new syndrome coined by psychologists: “Post Avatar Depression Syndrome“. I think this is great! What a better way to deal with the rude awakening of how we humans have been behaving than to kill oneself? What a tragedy!

I find it encouraging that people are waking up out of the trance of the dark ages and realizing that we may have fallen out of sync with nature and with our naturalistic roots. For people who were completely oblivious to this, well, welcome home. Yeah- it’s depressing, sad, infuriating…all of it! But then the question becomes: What are you going to do about it?

To roll over and die or to become stunned into a catatonic depression certainly does not help the matter. I find this phenomena to be an excellent wake up call for the masses to rally and do something about the way they feel. Here are some suggestions:

1- Start hiking this week! Get out into nature re-establish your connection with the environment.

2- Do a detox. Cleanse your system of the impurities that have accumulated over the years. They clog the mind and block one’s energy flow

3- Become mindful of the waste you produce. Be accountable for your part in this mess- yes, we’re all to blame as it is our collective dream. If this is not the world you wanted but you passively stood by and let it happen this way, then welcome to the club. We allowed this.

4- Learn Qi Gong and meditation. Develop a personal practice that liberates your mind and energy and allows you access to the limitless void. From a deeper perspective, we can understand Reality better and come from a balanced place when we move to act on it. Check this link: http://www.taoistpath.com/qi-gong-yoga-store/

5- Help your fellow humans- be kind and considerate. Philanthropy starts with the small stuff and making the world a better place begins with one action at a time.

6- Support people who are making a difference. Look into the history and background of vendors and suppliers you work with and start to choose from firms that are doing the right thing. Be proud to announce that you do and encourage your friends and customers to do the same. I routinely will pay a bit more for items which I know come from fair trade and organic sources.

7- Get your news online. The traditional media is in the business of mind control and works for the “machine”. Search around and get the real story. Once you find a few good sources, subscribe to their RSS feeds and you’ll have real news everyday.

If you think you are suffering from Post Avatar Depression Syndrome….GOOD. Welcome to Reality. Now join the rest of us who are interested in doing something about it.

I suggest you get started right now.

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Genetically modified wheat is back with a vengeance

On January 28, 2010, In Health and Wellness, By Pedram

Be very careful with the source of wheat you purchase from. The human body does not tolerate GM wheat well as I have witnessed in my clinical experience.

From Natural News:

Coming Soon to a (Toxic) Farm Near You: Monsanto’s Genetically Modified Wheat
by E. Huff, staff writer

(NaturalNews) Monsanto, the multinational agriculture giant most known for its propagation of genetically-modified (GM) crops, has decided to resurrect its pursuit of GM wheat. Abandoned in 2004 due to opposition from American growers, merchants, and consumers, Monsanto’s GM wheat program is making a comeback.

Apparently many American wheat growers have since changed their mind about the issue. A survey conducted back in February revealed that more than 75 percent of wheat farmers are now interested in growing GM wheat. Citing concerns about pestilence and disease, farmers are reevaluating GM wheat based on claims by Monsanto that GM wheat will fare better than conventional in resisting bugs, disease, drought and frost.

Many nations around the world, including industrialized nations in Asia and Europe, have wholly rejected GM crops and foods that are made with them. Since 45 percent of the U.S. wheat crop is exported to Europe and Japan alone, the decision to allow GM wheat to be grown in the States will have a huge negative impact on the wheat business.

Hinged upon the recent food crisis in 2008 that caused the price of wheat to more than triple, Monsanto’s endeavors to capitalize on wheat by altering it genetically could not have been timed more precisely. Both China and Australia have been researching and running trials on Monsanto’s GM wheat for years and North America looks to be next if the AgriGiant has its way.

Earlier this year, Monsanto purchased Montana-based WestBred, a company that specializes in germplasm wheat breeding. This move indicates that the corporation intends to move forward with its plan to bring GM wheat to North America.

Concerns about the negative effects of GM crops, which include a variety of illnesses and digestive tract problems when consumed, continue to warrant opposition to their use. Conventional crop fields have also been shown to become contaminated with GM seed through pollination and cross-contamination.

If the public hopes to prevent wheat from taking the same GM course that corn and soy have, it is going to have to express loud and clear opposition to its introduction.

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Immortal Lu’s Hundred Character Stele

On January 20, 2010, In Qi Gong, Taoist Philosophy, By Pedram

This the Lu Tung Pin’s 20 verse poem which clearly (yes clearly) lays out the steps to immortality.


The founder of the Tao Tan Pai Lineage

Master Lu

To nourish Qi: cultivate while watching wordlessly.

To calm the mind, do: Not Doing.

In Movement and in tranquility, Know the Source Patriarch.

Take it easy; no need to seek after things.

True Eternity responds to everything.

When resonding, you must not get ensnared.

When not ensnared, your character naturally settles stabalized.

When your character is stable, Qi will naturally return.

When Qi returns, the Elixer naturally condenses.

In the claypot, KAN (water) and LI (fire) integrate.

Yin and Yang are born back and forth, Thundering everywhere.

White clouds raise to the Summit.

Sweet dew sprinkles on Sumeru (legendary mountain of Immortality).

Drink for yourself this wine of longevity.

None will comprehend you as you freely wander.

Sit: Listening to the Stringless Tune.

Clearly comprehend the (ongoing) Creation of the Universe.

Through these twenty verses, you will ascend Heaven’s Ladder.

-Stele carved in the Great Pure Yang 10,000 years Longevity Monastery

-Translation by and thanks to: Chong Lu-Sheng and Ken Cohen

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Back from Europe and Stonehenge

On January 15, 2010, In Retreat Destinations, By Pedram

Sunset at Stonehenge

Coming back from Europe always reminds me of the rich history and culture of that continent.  The growing field for paleo-astrology is alive and well and there was quite a buzz at Stonehenge when I was there this past month.

I am in talks with some people in London to host a Qi Gong retreat near Stonehenge later next year and am looking forward to the prospect.

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