The month of May generates within us a new enthusiasm to move forward in a direct and decisive way. Number 5 is adventurous, experiential, curious, and most of all wants change! There is a frisky and free-rolling energy at play now, and we can use this new frequency to our best advantage as long as we keep the risk/reward ratio in balance.
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I and Thou. The classic book, I and Thou, by Martin Buber and published in 1923, set the standard of the day for many in relationships and communication (including with God). In this book, I and Thou, is an insightful answer into the deep questions of the time. It is, and shall remain a classic. In fact, I reread this book every decade or so to remind myself of Mr. Buber’s great insight.
I’m a Sikh, so I have a slightly different take on I and Thou - not the book, but the reality. Please allow me to explain.
The month of April is a time when we can make a bold step forward, as long as we temper the tempo with logic and reason. The number 4 represents the Neutral Mind, and it is a neutral, steady, and balanced plan that will win the prize. This is not always an easy approach to maintain, as we are presently navigating a time of an increasingly intense reactivity towards any differing opinion that is expressed.
Sat Nam Beloved Community, Who is this guy God? What can He really do? I can hear the cries now, “This much I know, He’s not doing me any favors. Why should I believe in Him anyway? More wars, dishonor, you name it, have been committed in His name than any other. That’s not right. And, there are those who are so very often offended by intimate relationships that intimacy is to be avoided.” O.K. I get it.
Authentic communication cannot exist without respect, a respect that acknowledges the right of others to hold differing views and beliefs. Yet, in our collective ignorance, we often dismiss those who do not share our perspectives, labeling them as misguided or simply ignorant. This divisive approach severely limits our capacity to communicate effectively.
The month of March is a tutorial in prioritizing your personal needs over the demands of others. One false step, and you’re gonna feel the hurt. It is a time where we need to develop within ourselves the ability to reset-regroup-recharge; all within a flashpoint of time and space. It is necessary to develop a hair-trigger efficiency in response to rapidly changing circumstances, while having your basic needs in place in order to sustain yourself. The energy on the planet will be accelerating, and our sensitivity to ourselves is essential to remaining calm and balanced amidst the chaos.
From @vegan.512 on Instagram
There's lots of yummy flavors and texture going on, from the tofu that gets a bit browned and crisp to the flavorful herbs, scallions and sweet carrots.
Ingredients:
2 to 3 servings of rice noodles (about ½ lb.)
(I recommend Tinkyada brown rice pasta)
Ingredients for the tofu
16 oz. package extra firm organic tofu
2 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp dark soy sauce or tamari
By Nam Hari Kaur
The month of February 2024 is the beginning of an intensified wave of energy on planet Earth that will push people’s boundaries to the limit. The sentiment of, "Hey, that’s enough, I’m not taking it anymore!" will rise like a battle cry throughout the land. In our personal lives this requires us to choose our battles wisely, and not enter into a conflict that is a useless spin cycle of anger and vengeance.
This lifestyle, this Sikh Dharma lifestyle, which I’m blessed to be a part of, is a lifestyle of grace; where love abounds; where harmony persists. As one sees Sikh Dharma, so it is. From corruption to elevation, and all steps in-between, Sikh Dharma allows for all views to exist. Still, it has another, another way of existing where grace is real. Please, allow me to share how we do this.
Welcome to the new frontier, the big bold calendar year of 2024. The ever unending flow of time and space has set forth a new paradigm, and we will need to adjust ourselves accordingly. The number 8 of 2024 represents the themes of power, energy, finance, healing, and our ability to remain fearless amidst wildly changing circumstances. Number 8 is the Air Element, and as powerful winds of change move across the planet it will be our internal compass of self-resolve that will keep us standing tall and strong.