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31/10/2024

Learn to make others work for you. Typical westernised thinking that we have to be physically active to be noted as 'doing

31/10/2024

My latest bed-side table.
The tipod has been lying unused since 40 years. when my professional photographer line ended The wooden brass inlaid trry since 25. I did not have the heart to give them away and anyway there were no takers. The last afternoon I had this idea poppong in my head. The legs will need covering up.

29/10/2024

short videos will damage memory and sharpness in task ex*****on. Electroencephalogram (EEG) studies show that increased addiction to short videos on mobile phones has hurt sensational functions. “If you are used to fast things all the time, your brain will not be able to calm down and think independently. And with your attention being too distracted, damage will be done to your memory.”

28/10/2024

The value of human comments is as good as nil. People, as I understand, have two ways to see others; the first is with compassion as the Dalai Lama often reiterates-then you see everything with a forgiving and admiring eye. The second is the more normal way in which we turn cynical and can’t see anything good in any situation, thing or act and person. We see ill intent all around us and its expression.
The greater part of humanity does not bother much about thinking about anything except where the next meal is going to come from. There is a stupendous lack of imagination. This category of people stick to the immediate mundane and gossip about the people in their small limited circle.
So choose well to who you give your ear to.

27/10/2024

27/10/2024

Sunday philo discussion.

Parris Young

I read it and it impacted in me like a boil. My wife let me tell her and I cried, letting my feelings get in touch. Like having a boil lanced.

How will justice be served?



Pradeep Pk Maheshwari to Parris Young

Leave your body for a while and watch the earth from the stratosphere and you will see there is nothing like justice or "rights"" on this earth as we want to encapsulate it in our moralistic principles of good, bad, ugly, kind whatever.

If you quieten your emotional mind and observe you'll see that every instance and happening has a long chain of a "tale" behind it. Our kindness and compassionate center is awfully hurt but we and this feeling is part of the play.

Let us go into the effort of discovery to rise above these manifestations. It is always more profitable and wiser along with amusing to know the consequences behind the consequences and how we bring things to happen to us.

Once the picture becomes clear, the pain goes away. The sadness will although remain.

27/10/2024

So I am to understand that there are, ARE, chemcials in the composition of drugs that are known cancer creative. BUT we FOOL ourselves by saying that it is is n SAFE quantities. For the western mindset it seems even poison has safe limits!!!

More than 7,000 bottles of the antidepressant duloxetine have been recalled across the United States after they were found to contain levels of a potentially cancer-causing chemical above the limit set by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

The recall of Duloxetine Delayed-Release Capsules—manufactured by Towa Pharmaceutical Europe—was first initiated on Oct. 10 owing to a “nitrosamine drug substance related impurity,” according to an FDA notice.

26/10/2024

In the name of being “better informed I find that there is a great interest in political gossip. You may want to discuss other serious matters such as philosophy and how certain things that are affecting your personal life but these people around me wish to talk only of what the politicians are doing and they want to focus on all the commas and full stops in gory details
I ask 2 questions.
1) From when did what the kings do and specially today’s politicians (in and out of power) ever mattered to the person in the street.
2) How does it matter if we have detailed knowledge of what Putin had for breakfast or said something about the state of our economy?
What concerns me is if I will be able to go to my destination swiftly without a protest march or the passing of a politician’s carcade blocking the roads.
We are so glaringly showing our true lack of taking life seriously at the personal level. Nothing makes us look at ourselves and what we need to do to be in better health, better moods and better relationships.
It is all a sham. Politicians serve so well as hooks to hang our coats on knowing fully well that we don’t matter, they don’t matter ( they come and go and they are there to corner as many millions into their bank accounts) and by focusing on the gossip we can safely be busy achieving the perfect image of those who care but are so helpless to do anything about it all.

25/10/2024

So; I have lived with honesty, given respect, treated others as family, lost my temper often and did not go along with those I felt were ungodly. What did I achieve or get in the end? : Truck-loads of anxiety, privations and loads of disrespect and alienation as I was not one of them and it IS THEIR world!
I now understand why pleasure and cruelty is more satisfying.
I had loads and loads of friends. All like me. But because we were all basically honest we had no idea how to navigate in this world and so remained where we were and now that they are all gone, I might as well be living on Uranus.
We are all in a prison but for most the cell is large enough and the grill is a safety net from the vile world out there. They look for friends in the cell and are content.
The more aware we become the worse it gets. We cannot continue in the way we are and we don't have the power to advance our agenda. In this world of deceit we who will not act by deceit are at a disadvantage. We feel there is help outside. But really there is none. In Urdu we speak of "Flower where you have been placed by your maker".
We look for a door and that it will open; we pray that He that put us here will open it sometime. But it is all hopeless. HE put us here; no help is forthcoming from HIM. Our brothers and sisters are busy protecting themselves and their cages.
We are on our own. Let us think on the lines that we are strong enough to take them on. I am sure I can handle this bully. I will educate myself on the best methods under the circumstances and take care of myself. What is the worst that can be done to me; that can happen?
Being the grand guy did not help me any. BUT I am at peace with myself. No-one can say I had hurt them. My going will leave no ripples and disturb none’s existence…….And best of all they leave me in peace as they see nothing of value in what I have.

24/10/2024

In today’s news-paper there is a report that in the west (like USA) part-time hybrid working from home and office works well for the mental health of the worker but that in a place like India work exclusively from office away from home works out better.
I attribute this to the fact Indian female of the species tend to be shrill (somewhat immature) and demanding and quite narcissistic.
But there is an important point being missed is the state of the economy and social justice pattern. In India there is really no legal protection in small things. Cheating and distrust is the normal.
This is what people, specially from USA totally miss. USAians have absolutely no Idea of how India loves, lives and manages. They don’t even know that a dollar is around 85 rupees and most Indians live perfectly well within $200 per month.

Amazon and Walmart are now India. This is great. We can now have things that we have need of, greatly desired but had no way of ever getting them. But look at reality: A product like a good quality T shirt costs $ 5-8 in USA but if I want to order it thru Amazon/Walmart(Flipkart) an additional amount of import duty and freight has to be paid to the tune of 28-30 dollars. Nearly 40$ for a T shirt – no Indian worth his salt would go for it. For me for example this is the amount of money my family spends on vegetables or/ and medicines for the WHOLE month!
The funniest side of things comes to be when well-meaning friends of white skin origin from over the big wide world advise us on how to manage our lives here in an attempt to guide us to better happier and more satisfied lives.

23/10/2024

The subconscious is like memory foam; it always comes to its original form and position. Changes happen if at all over a long period like give or take a million years. It is more than just obstinate. It has outsourced its thinking to the Spirits in the Cosmos and The Devils are simply enjoying their Planet Earth Resort.
Notice from the wisdom of the owl, the cunning of the rat, the strength of the tiger, the grace of the eagle and the charm of the deer that all is well except for the human who has given himself to God!(sic)

22/10/2024

Some time ago with some friends this same topic came up. I put up this point of view:
War is one way of make things budge in the Cosmos because otherwise evolution has a tendency to sit on its backside and refuse to move; just like a recalcitrant donkey.
Whenever a people/culture starts suffering from Inertia and refuse to think beyond its laid down parameters, a decay in the vibrations commences and it is at this moment that Mother nature thru the micro programming already deeply embedded in human greed some other cultures get awakened. The sad part is that war is the only way as yet for the change to be instituted.
Humans have not grown enough mentally into wisdom to initiate change because good sense says so.
Our laziness is supernatural and it requires The Spirit's involvement to break from its clutches. Most are happy with our little struggles and acceptances and therefore rarely make the supreme effort. And life goes on…..making change to come with force. The cosmos uses many elements like war, natural disasters and sages but no one really pays attention to the sages.

22/10/2024

our laziness is supernatural and it requires The Spirit's involvement to break from its clutches. Most are happy with our little struggles and acceptances and therefore rarely make the supreme effort. And life goes on. I fwe study the morals, attitudes of the social involvements of the aborigines and the Red Indians, I for one see that w4e have not reall further but rather backwards.

20/10/2024

The Fire" (1850) by Alexandre Antigna
🏛️ Location: Musée des Beaux-Arts, Orléans, France.

13/10/2024

Natural irreverence that comes from lack of vanity is maturity; not studied disregard for others. pk

13/10/2024

Joan Holefelder Gaines
I don't get it

Reply by Pradeep Pk Maheshwari
Think of the times when you were young and wild and UNCERTAIN. You were afraid to make mistakes and afraid to be mistaken for what you wanted NOT to be seen as. Decisions were needed to be taken and things would often go wrong and losses disheartening. Anxiety and worries that the attributes of older elderly -people with cares and responsibilites was part and parcel of your life. IN ESSENCE YOU WERE LIVING THE LIFE OF OLD PEOPLE.
But people who raise their consciousness level to the level of children living without care or worry in the moment that is the best way to live. After going thru the trials of life one realises if one has taken the trouble to analyse life and the consequences experienced that life is not built on our expectations and overthinking; scheming and arrogant insistences give out nothing but devastating moments.
That is when we grow up and BECOME YOUNG again
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13/10/2024

MY Boy; you qare not interested in good health or living well..you love to complain and this is good enough for you. pk

13/10/2024

My reputation as UNSOCIAL started from this titbit of philosophy which was so obvious to me even before I was 12. I had so much to do and so many projects and the time had to be managed between school activities, meals, homework that I never did and the need to be in bed by 9. Every second was precious and even now in my last days I find I simply have so many ideas and projects that need to be attended to that I cannot fathom how people find time to sit and gossip about things that are quite visibly a sheer waste of good time given to us on earth.
Tell what good will it do to discuss what the Government in Ukraine should be doing or how the neighbor should raise her kid or how the traffic police should manage the flow of delinquent drivers…..etc and so forth…..!!!
Try to tell them about managing health and principles of raising kids for the future and they are so immediately bored and they leave you alone thereafter.

12/10/2024

War is WLFUL damage. Justified 9idiotically.Resulting what?

11/10/2024

On the point raised that Christianity and Mohammedanism are fabricated religions as against the others who have a single realized being or saint beings originating them. (example: Buddhism-Buddha, Sikhs- Guru Nanak)
Answer to a friend: Let’s not get lost in long dissertations and miss the actual point. All the religions are codified meatl formations that are based on really experienced personal “experiences”. The religions that are based on old stories, parables and garbled hosory are so messed in the telling that it is difficult to arrive at the core meaning of the lessons being imparted. The clever human mind can reinterpret the words and create a useless mess and this is what has happened with all the old religions. The newer religions are closer to the truth as easier to relate to as the words haven’t been reinterpreted et too much.
I would rather follow a single teacher’s words and find out for myself instead of just making it an intellectual exercise. Without accompanying experience and having lived the words are worse than useless as they only provide a platform to the MIND to consider itself knowledgeable.
In my opinion, the truth is there hiding behind it all with the details as weeds growing around it. Bu then the TRUTH if it is hidden behind the words then the religion is of no use. As it is in real life the Truth is out there but hidden. We might as well forget the religions and start looking for it through life itself. The whole Earth is speaking of it. We are not listening.
Once the truth of the matter at its origin is seen, the focus should be on moving forward in our quest. Religion is really not foe the true.
Focusing on the details as detailed in the rules and customs of religions keeps us stuck with the old mental formations and although we may sound wise, we are not moving forward.

09/10/2024

Unless we are cynical and look at ourselves with unstinting ferocity we shall never strive to improve upon anything. The positive aspect is that humans can do it but why they are not doing is a mystery. We are capable of great kindness and understanding but we do not emphasize on these factors in our education and raising of children.

In the Indian ta***ic tradition we attribute it to tamas and inertia/laziness in our subconscious patterns.

Changes can happen only when we go to war with our negativity and stop wishy washy cover-ups to sneakily promote our greed, dishonesty and lack of responsible commitment.

08/10/2024

Are “Humans” an advanced intelligent race?
What would you gather from these options:
- loves speed for speed’s sake.
- Still equates his ego by his car.
- Goes gaga on the perishable female form.
- Is easily pleased thru the clever management of taste buds.
- His words lack commitment. That a saying exists to prove it (Promises are made to be broken)
- Does not love or take full responsibility for his children.
- Lies and hides his real motives; the legal system of laws, lawyers and courts is proof.
- Easily corrupted for personal satisfaction.
- His healing system is a money making industry.
- He is more inclined to be willfully cheated.
- Lives in an illusory world of gods and values and refuses to see beyond it as his “persona” is complete thru these notions and gives him all the excuses he needs to think of himself as virtuous and awareness-wise superior.
- Lives as if he is immortal and focusses on collecting material wealth.
The very fact that he uses women and children for trading pleasure and protects the perpetrators shows how vile his entire social system is which he protects by “force”.

08/10/2024

Oh Lord we kill in thy heathens in thy name. Restore peace on thins Lands!

06/10/2024

Chronic Inflammation
Understanding Chronic Inflammation and 6 Ways to Reduce It
While inflammation is one of the body’s crucial defense mechanisms, excessive or chronic inflammation can have serious health consequences.
Chronic inflammation is like a silent intruder within your body, quietly stoking the embers of disease. The condition is so widespread that millions have it without even knowing it.
While inflammation is our body’s vital defender against cuts, infections, and other invaders, it can cause us harm if it lingers for too long. If left untreated, it can potentially ignite health problems, from heart disease to cancer.
It is crucial to our well-being that we recognize excessive inflammation and learn to reduce its negative effects.
Understanding Chronic and Systemic Inflammation
Our modern lifestyle drives much of the chronic and systemic inflammation that leads to disease. A January study published in Frontiers in Medicine found that 34.63 percent of U.S. adults have systemic inflammation.
Chronic inflammation is a prolonged, low-level inflammatory response that can last for months or even years. This condition often stems from underlying issues such as untreated infections, autoimmune disorders, or extended exposure to toxins or irritants. Chronic inflammation can affect specific body parts or multiple areas, damaging our health.
Systemic inflammation is a serious condition characterized by widespread inflammation throughout the body. It is also thought to be the root cause of practically every known chronic health condition.
Chronic inflammation’s most common causes are:
• Poor diet
• Physical and emotional stress
• Sedentary behavior
• A lack of high-quality sleep
• Toxins in the environment
• Lifestyle habits such as smoking and alcohol consumption
Signs and Symptoms of Chronic Inflammation
Acute inflammation becomes apparent when we scrape our knees or get a sore throat. Redness, swelling, heat, and pain indicate that the immune system is working to help the body heal.
In contrast, the signs of chronic inflammation are often more subtle, with non-specific symptoms that can include lingering fatigue, body aches, digestive issues, weight gain, frequent infections, and mood disturbances (such as depression and anxiety).
These less obvious symptoms can easily be mistaken for other health issues, making it difficult to recognize chronic inflammation as the root cause. As a result, it can go unnoticed for months and even years.
Chronic inflammation can cause a wide range of symptoms, Dr. Amy Myers, a functional medicine physician and author of “The Autoimmune Solution,” told The Epoch Times via email. She said that symptoms can include:
• Joint pain, muscle pain or weakness, or a tremor
• Weight loss, insomnia, heat intolerance, or a rapid heartbeat
• Recurrent rashes or hives, sun sensitivity, or a butterfly-shaped rash across the nose and cheeks
• Difficulty concentrating or focusing
• Fatigue, weight gain, or cold intolerance
• Hair loss or white patches on the skin or inside the mouth
• Abdominal pain, blood or mucus in the stool, diarrhea, or mouth ulcers
• Dry eyes, mouth, or skin
• Numbness or tingling in the hands or feet
• Multiple miscarriages or blood clots
6 Natural Solutions to Reduce Chronic Inflammation
If you suspect you have chronic inflammation or have already been diagnosed, there are multiple ways to combat its effects. Lifestyle choices are powerful tools for reducing chronic inflammation and restoring the immune system without medication.

“Conventional medicine seeks to diagnose and medicate symptoms,” Myers said. “The problem is that it fails to get to the root cause of the symptoms and disease.”
1. Eat an Anti-Inflammatory Diet
The Mediterranean diet is well-established as anti-inflammatory, according to Lewis, “Studies have shown that whole-food, plant-based diets are anti-inflammatory as well.”
2. Avoid Inflammatory Foods
In addition to eating an anti-inflammatory diet, we should avoid inflammatory foods.
Avoid diets high in animal fat and protein, added sugar, and processed foods,
“Processed food products with long ingredient lists on their respective nutrition labels are also likely to be high in sugar content, unhealthy fats, and preservatives, amongst other chemical ingredients,” Bakovic said. “Moreover, deep-fried foods, and meat that is charred when grilled, may also contribute to increased inflammation.”
Bakovic said that eating plant foods, which are often high in antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids, can also help prevent and decrease inflammation in the body.