Arguments do occur, sometimes in the public eye while anyone can easily listen. This is just what happened between two teenaged girls who were arguing about keeping simple. One of the girls is 'not simple enough' which is an apparent problem, but according to the not so simple teenager she is 'simple enough'.
It is ever so lovely how people have such arguments.
Monday, May 30, 2011
Sunday, May 29, 2011
Gods And Goddesses: Er Lang
Er Lang, also known as Erlang or Er Lang Shen and Erlang Shen is a god who is well known for having an opened third eye. He is the nephew of the Jade Emperor and enemy of the god Zhang Xian.
Er Lang is said to be the son of Li Bing (the engineer who is responsible for the irrigation infra-structure Dujiangyan).
Er Lang is also a filial son and a great fighter. Upon his mother died he found his way to the underworld to save his mother from it. He uses his fighting ability to subdue evil spirits, to which the Howling Celestial Dog helps Er Lang. His weapon of choice is a spear.
Er Lang helped his father with the irrigation system and the two had a temple built in their honour.
Li Bing actually sent out his son Er Lang out to find the source of the regions floods, Er Lang spent a year without any success learning of the cause of the floods. It was one time that Er Lang sheltered in a cave and came across a tiger that he slew. Seven hunters who witnessed this agreed to join Er Lang on his quest.
On the outskirts of Guanxian an old woman was found crying, to which the group was told it was due to their grandson being sacrificed to a local river god who had the form of a dragon. Er Lang and the hunters went to the temple of the river god and captured the dragon which freed the region from the floods, finishing Er Lang’s quest as to find out why there was floods.
In Journey to the West, Er Lang is ordered by the Jade Emperor to subdue Sun Wukong who was to be punished for causing havoc in Heaven. Er Lang duels Sun Wukong and eventually defeats Sun Wukong after several transformations plus help from other gods. Er Lang would appear to Sun Wukong as ally rather later on.
Er Lang is said to be the son of Li Bing (the engineer who is responsible for the irrigation infra-structure Dujiangyan).
Er Lang is also a filial son and a great fighter. Upon his mother died he found his way to the underworld to save his mother from it. He uses his fighting ability to subdue evil spirits, to which the Howling Celestial Dog helps Er Lang. His weapon of choice is a spear.
Er Lang helped his father with the irrigation system and the two had a temple built in their honour.
Li Bing actually sent out his son Er Lang out to find the source of the regions floods, Er Lang spent a year without any success learning of the cause of the floods. It was one time that Er Lang sheltered in a cave and came across a tiger that he slew. Seven hunters who witnessed this agreed to join Er Lang on his quest.
On the outskirts of Guanxian an old woman was found crying, to which the group was told it was due to their grandson being sacrificed to a local river god who had the form of a dragon. Er Lang and the hunters went to the temple of the river god and captured the dragon which freed the region from the floods, finishing Er Lang’s quest as to find out why there was floods.
In Journey to the West, Er Lang is ordered by the Jade Emperor to subdue Sun Wukong who was to be punished for causing havoc in Heaven. Er Lang duels Sun Wukong and eventually defeats Sun Wukong after several transformations plus help from other gods. Er Lang would appear to Sun Wukong as ally rather later on.
Saturday, May 28, 2011
Cancer
Cancer is the fourth sign seen in the zodiac. A ‘cardinal’ sign, a sign which is considered feminine and negative. Cancer is represented by a crab, its element being of water and ruler being of the moon. Those who are Cancer are born between June 22nd and July 22nd. The colour of Cancer is silver and the stone being of pearl.
Those who are Cancer tend to be self-protective people, tending to be quite sensitive. While Cancer people tend to be the kind to be overemotional they are also quite loving. Intuitive and imaginative in nature, such people can be the very people to go to for help.
Cancer people are high in loyalty and dependability, making great friends. Although it should be noted that there is also the factor of being clingy and moody. It is the Cancer that are fragile beings while at the same time complex and unpredictable. Such a sign is a mysterious one.
Such jobs that are good for Cancer are journalism, gardening and even sailing. It is due to the adaptability of these people that allows them to have a varying array of jobs.
Those who are Cancer tend to be self-protective people, tending to be quite sensitive. While Cancer people tend to be the kind to be overemotional they are also quite loving. Intuitive and imaginative in nature, such people can be the very people to go to for help.
Cancer people are high in loyalty and dependability, making great friends. Although it should be noted that there is also the factor of being clingy and moody. It is the Cancer that are fragile beings while at the same time complex and unpredictable. Such a sign is a mysterious one.
Such jobs that are good for Cancer are journalism, gardening and even sailing. It is due to the adaptability of these people that allows them to have a varying array of jobs.
Friday, May 27, 2011
Totems: Rhinoceros
The rhinoceros, or as it is simply called, rhino, is a powerful creature. Large and powerful, it is a creature not to mess about with. Two horned rhinos are of Africa while single horned rhinos are of Asia.
To not judge others solely appearance alone is important. A person can appear fearsome but it doesn’t mean the person is fearsome, just as a person can appear to be fragile but can be a tough character. Hence the importance of to not judge on appearance and is one of many of what the rhino teaches.
The rhino teaches to trust one’s own inner wisdom. To look at the wisdom picked up during life and use it at the present time.
Teaching of the need to work more often alone or with others is another lesson, depending on one’s situation. One may need to work more often or less often with others. The rhino teaches it might just be time to work more often with others or in solitude.
To be comfortable alone is another lesson. Although the rhino teaches of how it might just be time to work with others more often, to be in comfort in solitude is much what the rhino tells about. To enjoy the time alone, to enjoy the peace and quiet associated with solitude.
To not judge others solely appearance alone is important. A person can appear fearsome but it doesn’t mean the person is fearsome, just as a person can appear to be fragile but can be a tough character. Hence the importance of to not judge on appearance and is one of many of what the rhino teaches.
The rhino teaches to trust one’s own inner wisdom. To look at the wisdom picked up during life and use it at the present time.
Teaching of the need to work more often alone or with others is another lesson, depending on one’s situation. One may need to work more often or less often with others. The rhino teaches it might just be time to work more often with others or in solitude.
To be comfortable alone is another lesson. Although the rhino teaches of how it might just be time to work with others more often, to be in comfort in solitude is much what the rhino tells about. To enjoy the time alone, to enjoy the peace and quiet associated with solitude.
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Dagaz
Dagaz is the last rune of the twenty-four, and is traditionally the rune of the summer solstice with the fortnight of the 14th to 29th of June. Its ruling hour is 11:30 to 12:30, deities Heimdall and Loki, plus a rune of happiness.
The meaning of Dagaz is ‘midsummer’ and ‘beginning and ending’, with Dagaz representing noon. ‘Daylight’ is said to be another meaning, with Dagaz being the symbol of the sun at full strength. The herb sage and the rowan tree are the plants of Dagaz.
The meaning of Dagaz is ‘midsummer’ and ‘beginning and ending’, with Dagaz representing noon. ‘Daylight’ is said to be another meaning, with Dagaz being the symbol of the sun at full strength. The herb sage and the rowan tree are the plants of Dagaz.Dagaz has no inverted symbol is when it appears it tells of prosperity with the suggestion of soon to be major changes. Telling of not only a possible major change or two, there is also of wonderful new experiences with fun, and a burst of activity being likely also.
Dagaz speaks out at how if there has been a period of waiting that is signifies an end of an era and thus a beginning of a new one.
A secret or two may appear, as a time of frustration means new information appearing when it was hidden elsewhere. More time to explore may be evident, making a good time to actually check out what’s new or what couldn’t be checked out earlier.
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Crown Chakra
The Crown Chakra, or Sahasrara, is the seventh chakra. Its name Sahasrara means ‘one thousand petalled lotus’ and is very much symbolized by a lotus with one thousand multi-coloured petals. This particular chakra is found either at the crown of the head, or right above it.
Often associated with the colour violet and white, also with gold and even said to be some to be colourless or of all colours. Due to where it is located, the brain is the chakra along with the entire nervous system. The Crown Chakra deals with unity, oneness, intuition and of sense of empathy.
Having such a chakra overbalanced makes one appear being overly intellectual and feelings of being of a spiritually or intellectual elite. Underbalance creates apathy and materialism. Feelings of being misunderstood and even frustration with everything can be of having either an overbalance or under balance.
All forms of meditation helps keep the Crown Chakra in balance. Being in peaceful and quiet surroundings is also of benefit in keeping balance.
Often associated with the colour violet and white, also with gold and even said to be some to be colourless or of all colours. Due to where it is located, the brain is the chakra along with the entire nervous system. The Crown Chakra deals with unity, oneness, intuition and of sense of empathy.
Having such a chakra overbalanced makes one appear being overly intellectual and feelings of being of a spiritually or intellectual elite. Underbalance creates apathy and materialism. Feelings of being misunderstood and even frustration with everything can be of having either an overbalance or under balance.
All forms of meditation helps keep the Crown Chakra in balance. Being in peaceful and quiet surroundings is also of benefit in keeping balance.
Monday, May 23, 2011
Symbols
I sometimes look at Pagan Blog Prompts. I haven’t done a prompt before and I won’t be doing one as of now. One caught my attention, it was from late March; What symbols have meaning to you and your beliefs?
Symbols are easy to find, they are everywhere. It is mainly the Latin cross symbolising Christianity seen by eyes of many, making it easy for non-Christian’s to easily feel such things as being alone in one’s beliefs. Then again, it is just as easy to get used to having a symbol or symbols being so common. Many have.
Symbolism in itself is indeed important. It tells certain things apart from another, one meaning from another. It helps greatly to the telling of what kind of people others are.
One could go on for some time about symbolism and how people react to symbols. It’s a fascinating subject.
Symbols are easy to find, they are everywhere. It is mainly the Latin cross symbolising Christianity seen by eyes of many, making it easy for non-Christian’s to easily feel such things as being alone in one’s beliefs. Then again, it is just as easy to get used to having a symbol or symbols being so common. Many have.
Symbolism in itself is indeed important. It tells certain things apart from another, one meaning from another. It helps greatly to the telling of what kind of people others are.
One could go on for some time about symbolism and how people react to symbols. It’s a fascinating subject.
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