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Anybody Notice Negativity Accelerating Globally?

Unread postby mmasters » Sat 16 Aug 2008, 18:20:22

Anybody notice the world is continually getting more and more negative? It's like we're accelerating towards peak negative energy and we aren't even remotely close to the top. It's definitely a bummer to see as families and relationships are pushed harder and stretched thinner, many ultimately coming apart. I see peakers on here trying to adapt to get off grid while the world is morphing into a place where the system is the only viable option. Belief systems all over being shattered - belief in government, the stock market, housing, retirement, living off grid, the US Dream, etc, etc...

The thing about energy put out is is attracts like energy, some call it karma. Contributing to this negative energy furthers the downward spiral of our inner and outer world. I think we should try really hard to control and release our negative energy and help each other out, spread some more love about to try and balance things. I think each of us has an impact on the whole picture and as bad as it appears things are going we can be responsible to not feed the extreme downward spiral of life here further. Lack of responsibility played a major role in getting us here, taking responsibility is IMO the only way to get to better ground.
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Re: Anybody Notice Negativity Accelerating Globally?

Unread postby vision-master » Sat 16 Aug 2008, 18:24:56

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('', 'B')elief systems all over being shattered - belief in government, the stock market, housing, retirement, living off grid, the US Dream, etc, etc...


an belief in the Christian Doctrine. It's failing to address the times. Societies operate from religious myth and both Islam, Judaism and Christianity are failing.

The Indigenous Religious Elders from across the Planet are gathering For the Ancestors in Sedona April 2009 to try addresses the current Worlds State of affairs. Governments have been warned about the future and of course these "Red Skins" are ignored.

It's 11:59 PM folks.
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Re: Anybody Notice Negativity Accelerating Globally?

Unread postby Opies » Sat 16 Aug 2008, 19:33:49

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('vision-master', '
')It's 11:59 PM folks.


more like 11:58PM!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cE4FHolkO94
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Re: Anybody Notice Negativity Accelerating Globally?

Unread postby vision-master » Sat 16 Aug 2008, 19:36:12

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('Opies', '')$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('vision-master', '
')It's 11:59 PM folks.


more like 11:58PM!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cE4FHolkO94


That's good to hear! Iron Maiden - heavy metal. :razz:
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Re: Anybody Notice Negativity Accelerating Globally?

Unread postby FoolYap » Sat 16 Aug 2008, 19:52:57

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('vision-master', 'a')n belief in the Christian Doctrine. It's failing to address the times. Societies operate from religious myth and both Islam, Judaism and Christianity are failing.


I would be ever so happy if they did fail. If people realized that we only get one turn on the merry-go-round of life, I suspect we'd treat it with more respect.

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Re: Anybody Notice Negativity Accelerating Globally?

Unread postby Ludi » Sat 16 Aug 2008, 19:53:47

Nope. Seems about the same to me, but I don't get out much.
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Re: Anybody Notice Negativity Accelerating Globally?

Unread postby Denny » Sat 16 Aug 2008, 20:23:17

I am not sure if negativity is accelerating globally, but negativity is sure moving along at terminal velocity right here at Peakoil.com. I wonder what keeps attracting me to this forum, I must be some kind of masochist.
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Re: Anybody Notice Negativity Accelerating Globally?

Unread postby blukatzen » Sun 17 Aug 2008, 02:12:46

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('mmasters', 'I') think we should try really hard to control and release our negative energy and help each other out, spread some more love about to try and balance things. I think each of us has an impact on the whole picture and as bad as it appears things are going we can be responsible to not feed the extreme downward spiral of life here further. Lack of responsibility played a major role in getting us here, taking responsibility is IMO the only way to get to better ground.


MMasters, I agree fully! I am descended on one part of my family from Mennonite roots, and they believed fully in advocating for Peace, that war only leads to more violence, more misunderstanding, and more hatred. These feelings came out of the wars fought during the period in Europe following the Black Death, the 30 years War, et. al., which did a lot to shape the mindset that fighting only leads to decimation.

In the culture that is part of the heritage, there are Hex signs, put on barns, houses, etc. that bring a good luck, if you will, that promotes what you would need, health for those within, prosperity, smooth sailing through life.

My avatar is done by a friend of mine, based upon another's work, but the 12 stars represent the 12 months of the year, and the hearts represent love and fulfillment. It has been in use since I felt that there was so much negativity on this list. It is meant as a quiet reminder to pass along good will, good wishes, and peace in your heart.

The attitude of fostering Peace as a lifeway begins with YOU. You must invite it into your life and see it as your only way, not as one who is sitting around singing "kumbaya" by any means, but one who strives to live in balance.

Harmony is achieved by recognition of that balance within your life. Believe me, there are plenty of struggles that rear their head before that balance can be achieved, and you will then move onto the next plateau where there is another challenge. It's an ongoing process to achieve this harmony within your life.

Peace is an active process, it's a lifeway. It's something to live with, to accomplish at each stage within your life.

In asking to attain it, I believe the Gods/Universe/Deity grant some portion of understanding in how to achieve this. Most of misunderstanding today is due to not being able to listen well, and to interpret or re-interpret what you *thought* you heard, or *thought* you read.

There are 2 things that accompany the ongoing work of achieving peace, and that is the cultivation of compassion shown towards yourself and others.
The other thing is Honor, and the understanding that there is a purpose to honor, to living in what has been described as "an Upright way" by some Shaman friends of mine from the Altai.

A good thing to cultivate as well, is Gratitude, the simple way of saying "thank you" for a kindness shown, especially if it is not towards yourself. It is important to show gratitude because you establish the worth of people, ideas and things within your life.
(and they should be I reckon, in that order.)

Just my thoughts. If you see me post and see that Avatar, and you need a shot of good will, take it from my signpost. I've taken it from the Universe, and will gladly share it around.

Go gentle!

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Re: Anybody Notice Negativity Accelerating Globally?

Unread postby TheDude » Sun 17 Aug 2008, 02:28:56

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('Denny', 'I') am not sure if negativity is accelerating globally, but negativity is sure moving along at terminal velocity right here at Peakoil.com. I wonder what keeps attracting me to this forum, I must be some kind of masochist.


I view it as more of reality check, which seems a prudent and positive approach, rather than telling people the market can replace oil's every use without our even knowing it, which is a disingenuous fantasy. No matter what ultimate outcome we face, people should realize there is hardship ahead - which plenty face already.

The site's a good news resource too, a must if you're a news junky like me.
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Re: Anybody Notice Negativity Accelerating Globally?

Unread postby The_Virginian » Sun 17 Aug 2008, 06:36:10

[urlhttp://www.youtube.com/watchv=Ai4te4daLZs&feature=related[/url] "My soul longs for the candle and the spices. If only you would pour me a cup of wine for Havdalah...My heart yearning, I shall lift up my eyes to g-d, who provides for my needs day and night."
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