Author: alongyourpath

Online publication dealing with Spirituality, Consciousness, Music, and Life.

UNITED AS ONE BEACH CLEAN-UP & MUSIC FEST – MATAGORDA BEACH, TX

On By alongyourpathIn 1. Spirituality, 4. Frolic, Uncategorized1 Comment

unitedasonemusicbeachfestThe Fifth Annual UNITED AS ONE Beach Cleanup and Music Festival will be going on Oct. 14-16th at Matagorda Beach, TX. Information on artists and performers can be found on their Facebook Page as well as their FB Events Page.  This event is a 3 Day, free event (except in buying a beach parking pass that goes towards the community). This is an all volunteer event with multiple stages with artists from across Texas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma. This is a  Community Approved Texas Beach Festival.

LEAVE NO TRACE BEHIND

Continue reading “UNITED AS ONE BEACH CLEAN-UP & MUSIC FEST – MATAGORDA BEACH, TX” →

Shirt Sale now through end of January

On By alongyourpathIn UncategorizedLeave a comment

image

http://stores.ebay.com/twostonedbirds

Now through the end of January all screen printed shirts are on sale.  All shirts are ready to ship within a day after payment is recieved.  New listings are posted daily. We have some available as Buy it Now and others through Auction. 

Continue reading “Shirt Sale now through end of January” →

Welcome 2016…..lets throw common sense out the window

On By alongyourpathIn UncategorizedLeave a comment

image

I think this new year I will be calling out fearmongering and half-ass written articles that give more stated opinion than actual facts. Case in point….

Mad World News has a headline “House Dems Moved To Implement First Sharia Law While You Weren’t Looking”
http://madworldnews.com/house-dems-sharia-law/

In the article, a lot of opinions are thrown around while the author pushes the reader to give up common sense while reading between the lines.
Continue reading “Welcome 2016…..lets throw common sense out the window” →

PLAYLIST 006

On By alongyourpathIn 1. SpiritualityLeave a comment

MORCHEEBA – Rome Wasnt Built In a Day

image

Light and Beautiful Trip-Hop

GUYS WE F****D Podcast – Why Don’t You Like Talking About Sex

image

http://soundcloud.com/guyswefucked/lance-weiss
Weekly Comedy Podcast about Sex and Sexuality. Explicit Content.

History Teacher Denies Native American Genocide, Native Student Disagrees, Gets Expelled

image

http://countercurrentnews.com/2015/09/history-teacher-denies-native-american-student/

BETRAY MY SECRETS – Shamanic Dream

image

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TohFk9qkePQ&sns
Tribal and World Ethnic Metal

Playlist 005 (Mix) 09-13-15

On By alongyourpathIn 1. SpiritualityLeave a comment

MIRABAI CEIBA – Gobinda Hari

image

https://youtu.be/onf5vsGj2XM
Ambient Hindu Mantra

8 Things The History Books Don’t Tell Us About Native People

image

http://everydayfeminism.com/2014/11/history-books-dont-tell-natives/

SPIRAL DANCE – Goddess And The Weave

image

http://soundcloud.com/spiral-dance/01-the-goddess-and-the-weaver
Pagan Light Rock

NATURE BY NUMBERS: THE FIBONACCI SEQUENCE GETS ANIMATED

image

http://timewheel.net/Video-Nature-By-Numbers-The-Fibonacci-Sequence-Gets-Animated-In-This

ASH DARGAN – Invoking the Spirits

image

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zE6Iv12I7Mw&sns=em
Tribal Didgeridoo

Playlist 004 (YouTube/Soundcloud/Web) 09-09-15

On By alongyourpathIn 1. SpiritualityLeave a comment

OM – God is Good (Full Album)
image
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEFPtG4dP0k&sns=em
Esoteric Doom Metal

COSMIC DISCLOSURE
image
http://www.gaiamtv.com/seeking-truth/lp-cosmic-disclosure
Inside the secret space program with Corey Goode and David Wilcock

SHIVA IN EXILE – Anibus
image
https://soundcloud.com/junior-ten-rio/shiva-in-exile-anubis
Exotic World-Tribal-Electronica Music

image

3 Days left on this Lg ‘Your Fate is in Your Hands’ Shirt

Playlist 003 (YouTube ) 09/03/15

On By alongyourpathIn 1. SpiritualityLeave a comment

MUSIC VIDEO: JANA MASHONEE – The Enlightened Times

image
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yKxXo75wXk&sns=em

MUSIC VIDEO: A TRIBE CALLED RED – Electric PowWow Drum
image
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lyP94nBy2sg&sns=em

AUDIO BOOK: CARLOS CASTANEDA – THE TEACHINGS OF DON JUAN
image
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HO_Go4hc4Qs&sns=em

DOCUMENTARY: NATIVE AMERICAN – VOICES OF THE FOREFATHERS
image
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FDt180GgO0&sns=em

Playlist 002 (Soundcloud) 09/02/15

On By alongyourpathIn 1. SpiritualityLeave a comment

MUSIC: VEZYR (CRYSTAL MANTIS) – About Human Beings
image
http://soundcloud.com/vezyrsounds/abouthumainbeings
Ambient Electronic Chill music

MUSIC: REBELUTION – Feeling Alright
image
https://soundcloud.com/rebelutionmusic/feeling-alright
Californian Reggae band that brings you to a state of ‘feeling alright!’

PODCAST: BEYOND BELIEF: Karma
image
http://soundcloud.com/bbcr4beyondbelief/belief-karma-29-sep-14
A discussion between a Buddhist Nun, a Hindu Scholar and a Religious Studies Scholar on the meaning of Karma

PODCAST: ON BEING: Hinduism and Science
image
https://soundcloud.com/onbeing/the-hearts-reason-hinduism
Theoretical Physicist and Hindu Scholar A. V. Raman talk about the inner-connection between Science, Philosophy and Hindu Spirituality

MUSIC: LELECO 22 – Do Hip Hop Ao Mantra
image
https://soundcloud.com/leleco22/do-hip-hop-ao-mantra
Brazilian Rapper throws together a mixture of Hindu Mantras and Brazilian speaking Rap.

MUSIC: KRISH ASHOK – Doom Mangalyam
image
http://soundcloud.com/krishashok/doom-mangalyam
A beautifully melodic, yet foreboding, composition turns into a heavy Doom Metal style track with chello and a Hindu wedding mantra.

Playlist 001(Soundcloud) 09/01/15

On By alongyourpathIn 1. SpiritualityLeave a comment

MUSIC: KUCKA – Divinity (Mazda Remix)imagehttp://soundcloud.com/mazde/kucka-divinity-mazde-remix
Soothing and dreamy Trip-Hop vocals over a chill and Ambient soundtrack.

MUSIC: XYLO – Afterlifeimage https://soundcloud.com/xylo100/afterlifeAnother soothing track with another female artist. Very catchy and you’ll be singing along soon after hearing it.

PODCAST: HERE AND NOW Episode 79imagehttp://soundcloud.com/ramdass/here-and-now-ep-79-danny-goleman-and-hh-the-dalai-lamas-vision-for-the-world
Interview with Danny Goleman on his book with H.H. the Dalai Lama called “A Force For Good”

MUSIC: TRUTHSEEKAH – Back to That Lifeimagehttp://soundcloud.com/truthseekah7/back-to-that-life-feat-jellyHip-Hop Rap Artist throwing out some esoteric rhymes that are deep and meaningful.

MUSIC: SACR3D – Gayatri Mantraimage http://soundcloud.com/sacr3dmusic/gayatri-mantra-hip-hop-renditionBridging ancient sacred mantras with modern day Hip-Hop. Very smooth and enlightening.

Gray State – Director and Writer David Crowley found dead along with wife and daughter

On By alongyourpathIn 5. The Fringe1 Comment

image

Updates:From all indications, from posts from family and friends this was a Murder/Suicide. Speculation from various people still linger yet those close to the case have posted on various pages that financial trouble and worry brought this man and family down. I will still write a full article for the print issue concerning David, his family, and his documentary, which is available below. The full version might still be in the go. The movie probably wont. Many blessings to all involved.

Someone from the Gray State The Rise Facebook page doesn’t believe the roughcut version shouldnt have been posted…..
image

Hashtag used to bring awareness: #justiceforcrowley

Youtube Rough Cut Version Just released by therundownlive.com. Youtube Video Below

David Crowley, writer and director of Gray State, a fictional yet controversial movie depicting a second American Revolution after the advancement of a future Police State, was found dead in his home along with his wife and daughter in Apple Valley, MN Saturday Jan. 17th.  According to news (and here) authorities say it was an apparent murder/suicide and that the deaths may have happened around Christmas.

Continue reading “Gray State – Director and Writer David Crowley found dead along with wife and daughter” →

Physicists, alchemists, and ayahuasca shamans: A study of grammar and the body

On By alongyourpathIn UncategorizedLeave a comment

Cultural Admixtures

Are there any common denominators that may underlie the practices of leading physicists and scientists, Renaissance alchemists, and indigenous Amazonian ayahuasca healers? There are obviously a myriad of things that these practices do not have in common. Yet through an analysis of the body and the senses and styles of grammar and social practice, these seemingly very different modes of existence may be triangulated to reveal a curious set of logics at play. Ways in which practitioners identify their subjectivities (or ‘self’) with nonhuman entities and ‘natural’ processes are detailed in the three contexts. A logic of identification illustrates similarities, and also differences, in the practices of advanced physics, Renaissance alchemy, and ayahuasca healing.

Physics and the “I” and “You” of experimentation

physics-physicists-wallpaper-physics-31670037-530-425

A small group of physicists at a leading American university in the early 1990s are investigating magnetic temporality and atomic spins in a crystalline lattice; undertaking experiments within the field of condensed matter physics. The scientists collaborate together…

View original post 2,694 more words

Film Review – I, ORIGINS Movie (2014)

On By alongyourpathIn UncategorizedLeave a comment

ioriginsmovieA beautiful, poetic envision of life. Of love. Views of what we seek in the infinite. A scientist and a free spirit find each of at a party and hook-up only to lose each other. After seeking to find the woman of that night and after following the signs that are presented to him, specifically the reoccurring number 11, fate leads him to find her, specifically again, when he looks in a window that has an infinity symbol drawn on it, and sees her reflection. This brings them together and the harmonious flight of love takes shape. Continue reading “Film Review – I, ORIGINS Movie (2014)” →

Five Heavy Metal Songs That Made Me Realize the Reality of Death.

On By alongyourpathIn UncategorizedLeave a comment

Yeah, I’m one of those long haired Metal-head types that grew up listening to aggressive music, getting into the mosh pit at concerts, stage diving into crowds, and a bit of headbanging at times. One thing that drew me to Heavy Metal was the depth of some of the lyrics in some of the bands I listened to. I contribute music in being one of the main vehicles that made me question the reality of life as well as death. Below is a small list of songs that made me open up to the understanding of the last aspect of life….Death. Continue reading “Five Heavy Metal Songs That Made Me Realize the Reality of Death.” →

A Little Quote to Ponder Upon

On By alongyourpathIn 1. SpiritualityLeave a comment

manlyphall“He whose mind is enslaved to his bestial instincts is philosophically not superior to the brute; he whose rational faculties ponder human affairs is a man; and he whose intellect is elevated to the consideration of divine realities is already a demigod, for his being partakes of the luminosity with which his reason has brought him into proximity.”  Manly P. Hall (The Secret Teachings of All Ages)

Saving Ellie Grace – GoFundMe

On By alongyourpathIn 2. WellnessLeave a comment

From their GoFundMe Page…

image

During the early hours of January 1st, around 2:30 am, a tragic fatal roadside accident ensued near the Sam Houston Parkway feeder at West View resulting in the loss of the life of a caring pregnant mother, but a miraculous second chance for the life of her newborn child.

After suffering a traumatic brain injury, the mother was rushed in critical condition to the nearest emergency hospital.

Doctors performed an emergency surgery on the injured mother, but unfortunately, against all of their best efforts,this wasn’t enough. The mother of two would succumb to her injuries only a few hours after the accident.
Continue reading “Saving Ellie Grace – GoFundMe” →

The Art of Letting Go by Dixie Clark

On By alongyourpathIn 1. Spirituality, 2. WellnessLeave a comment

Each of our lives has its own unique rhythm. There is an ebb and flow, and a time for stillness that continues to repeat itself throughout our lifetime. The art of letting go is about honoring this rhythm. It’s about knowing when to hold in stillness, and when to move forward, even if the way isn’t clear. Letting go is really about opening to receive. It is living in this moment, honoring who you are. It is a process of trust.
Continue reading “The Art of Letting Go by Dixie Clark” →

Quick Finds: BRINA – Jamaican Reggae

On By alongyourpathIn 1. Spirituality, 4. Frolic1 Comment

Brina – Jamaican Reggae

links: Website Facebook YouTube

image

Reggae Music has always had a strong spiritual connection in their music. Whether your listening to the early sounds of Bob Marley and the Wailers, Gregory Isaacs, and Lee Perry to the more modern sounds of Shabba ranks or Buju Banton, somewhere, within the music is a spiritual connection to God (Jah). I came across Brina awhile back through a Bahai Faith Facebook page, which lead me to the video below, which is a montage of pictures and quotes while her soulful voice singes about peace and love as well as the essence of harmony. Really nice and soothing and hitting the spot.

image

Brina has five CDs with the most recent, released Sept 2014, being “Reggae Sauti Za Kiswahili,” an EP that brings Brina’s Jamaican Reggae to Africa while sung in Swahili. You can check out her music at her Bandcamp page.

For more info check out the video below and check out her Facebook Page.

Quick Finds: SPIRAL DANCE – Pagan Alternative Folk Rock

On By alongyourpathIn 4. FrolicLeave a comment

SPIRAL DANCE – Pagan Alternative Folk Rock
links: Website – Facebook –  ReverbNation

imageFound this Pagan Folk band from Adelaide, Australia through their facebook page and really loved not only the beautiful voice of singer Adrienne Piggott but the eclectic blend of electric instruments (drums and guitar) as well as other instruments such as the fiddle, accordion and tribal drums. They bring together the Folk sound and feel of traditional songs as well as a more modern electric light Rock feel on others. They have links of their songs on their Facebook and ReverbNation sites where you can get a glimps of their sound. Their musical focus is on the concepts of magic, myth and legend. Fave tracks from the clips include “Goddess and teh Weaver” (should that be ‘the’?), “Holly Lord”, and “Magick” which seems to have a bit more Rock feel through it.

imageThe band has been together since 1992 and have released seven albums including a live album called “Worts ‘n’ All.” Their most recent CD, “Through a Sylvan Doorway” was released on 15th July 2012. They have a new track released in August 2014 called “Wickerman” which is inspired by their annual English Ale Festival. You can listen and buy the song at their Bandcamp Page. If your into Pagan Folk music this may be a good band you may want to check out.

Three Simple Ways to Experience More Joy, Fulfillment and Happiness by Larry Freeborg

On By alongyourpathIn 2. WellnessLeave a comment

In all the years that I have been working with solo entrepreneurs and my coaching clients, I’m always amazed at how many of them believe that making a lot of money will bring them more joy, happiness and fulfillment.

Well, I am here to tell you: nothing could be further from the truth!

It makes me sad to see so many of these folks needlessly headed for disappointment, discouragement and lack of fulfillment. And the worst part is: It just doesn’t have to happen!

If you would like to avoid this fate (and I KNOW you do!), here are 3 stunningly simple ways to bring more joy and fulfillment into your life. Continue reading “Three Simple Ways to Experience More Joy, Fulfillment and Happiness by Larry Freeborg” →

QUOTES

On By alongyourpathIn 1. Spirituality, 6. Thoughts on...Leave a comment

“Health is the greatest possession. Contentment is the greatest treasure. Confidence is the greatest friend. Non-being is the greatest joy.” ~ Lao Tzu

“Never talk defeat. Use words like hope, belief, faith, victory.” ~ Norman Vincent Peale

“Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them humanity cannot survive.” ~ Dalai Lama

Continue reading “QUOTES” →

The Physics of Consciousness by Jason Lincoln Jeffers

On By alongyourpathIn 1. SpiritualityLeave a comment

istock_000018892265large-1024x768Quantum physics posits that nothing really happens in the physical world unless a conscious mind observes it. In other words, consciousness must perceive what it creates in order for that creation be real. This theory can be corroborated in the dream world. When we dream, we create our dream and perceive our dream at the same time. We do it so seamlessly that we are unaware that we, are in fact, the dreamer.
Continue reading “The Physics of Consciousness by Jason Lincoln Jeffers” →

The Benefits of Antioxidant-Rich Tea by Jason Lincoln Jeffers

On By alongyourpathIn 2. WellnessLeave a comment

Thomas Edison once said, “The doctor of the future will give no medicine, but will interest his patients in the care of the human frame, in diet, and in the cause and prevention of disease.” In the early 20th century, Dr. Otto H. Warburg proved that all forms of cancer have two basic conditions: high acidity and oxygen deficiency. He believed that the root cause of cancer is oxygen deficiency because he discovered that cancer cells are anaerobic (do not breathe oxygen) and cannot survive in the presence of oxygen, as found in an alkaline state.
Continue reading “The Benefits of Antioxidant-Rich Tea by Jason Lincoln Jeffers” →

God’s Not Dead Movie Review

On By alongyourpathIn 1. Spirituality, 4. Frolic2 Comments

image

Just watched Gods Not Dead and thought it was a great movie, especially for it being Christian based. While most movies from the Christian camp seem to be watered downed in substance and fluffed up, this one has a bit more of a bite to it and has substance in the revelance of what it means to have faith, question doubt and be a believer in Christ.

Continue reading “God’s Not Dead Movie Review” →

The Mystical Meaning of Life by David Almeida

On By alongyourpathIn 1. SpiritualityLeave a comment

We all have different belief systems, religions leanings, personal philosophies, and ways of explaining the mystery of life.Some people are determined to push their beliefs on others. A number of these individuals feel so strongly about the superiority and correctness of their beliefs, that they are willing to pay the ultimate price of death to defend them. We need to understand and respect that all beliefs have value to the person expressing them. This essay represents my current understanding and my truth. Continue reading “The Mystical Meaning of Life by David Almeida” →

Spiritvine Snapback Hat Sale from Timeless Creations

On By alongyourpathIn 1. Spirituality, 4. FrolicLeave a comment

NEW SPIRITVINE SNAPBACK
http://timelesscreations.us

image

We have been working hard here at the Timeless Creations studio to bring you some fresh next level new gear! Deep in the Amazonian jungle an ancient ceremony was birthed, A Plant Ayahuasca, was and still is offered by shamans & healers when the timing is right.

(Read on for chance to win a hat from Timeless Creations)

Continue reading “Spiritvine Snapback Hat Sale from Timeless Creations” →

Summaries of World Religions by Paul Chehade

On By alongyourpathIn 1. Spirituality1 Comment

image

Summaries of World Religions by Paul Chehade

The world’s principal religions and spiritual traditions may be classified into a small number of major groups, although this is by no means a uniform practice. In world cultures, there have traditionally been many different groupings of religious belief. I don’t wish to turn you away from your religious beliefs or traditions. I see all religions as part of human history – Paul Chehade. Continue reading “Summaries of World Religions by Paul Chehade” →

Zen in America Documentary

On By alongyourpathIn 1. SpiritualityLeave a comment

image

Filmmaker and practicing Zen Buddhist Adam Kō ShinTebbe is working on a documentary series that examines the history and role Zen Buddhism has had in America. The documentary will traverse throughout America, going to different centers and talking with many teachers, practitioners and scholars in bringing a comprehensive view on Zen Buddhism in America.

Continue reading “Zen in America Documentary” →

CD Review: Love Within: Beyond – Regula Curti, Tina Turner, Dechen Shak-Dagsay, and Sawani Shende-Sathaye

On By alongyourpathIn 4. FrolicLeave a comment

image

LOVE WITHIN BEYOND Regula Curti, Tina Turner, Dechen Shak-Dagsay, and Sawani Shende-Sathaye
A review by Barbara Bullock

Ever since the first Beyond CD release I have been one of the greatest admirers of the Beyond projects. Since the beginning I felt that these projects are really extraordinary and God sent into our world at this time. Divine timing is not always understood by us humble and sometimes impatient human beings, yet our mysterious universe knows exactly when the time is right. I feel that humanity has recently entered a new level of consciousness. More and more people around the world are opening up to the idea of the subconscious level.

Continue reading “CD Review: Love Within: Beyond – Regula Curti, Tina Turner, Dechen Shak-Dagsay, and Sawani Shende-Sathaye” →