Ways to Get Involved for MLK Jr Day in Springtown

If you're looking for something to do to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy- here are some events going on tomorrow-
We're going to try to attend all of them. Join us if you'd like!

All the events are free and open to the public.
The schedule:

• The MLK March will begin at the Mediacom Ice Park, 635 East Trafficway, with marchers gathering at 9:30 a.m. The march should start between 10:15 and 10:30 a.m., heading west on East Trafficway to Kimbrough-Benton Avenue, then north across the Martin Luther King Jr. Bridge to Central Street and the auditorium at Central High School.

• The MLK Celebration Rally is set to begin at 11:30 a.m. at Central High School. Winners of the MLK essay contest, sponsored by the Mayor’s Commission on Human Rights and the Springfield NAACP, will be honored and read their essays.

• The Springfield Multicultural Festival will be held from 1-5 p.m. at the Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts at John Q. Hammons Parkway and Cherry Street. For the 12th year, the festival will feature multi-ethnic music and other performances. The festival is sponsored by Unite of Southwest Missouri.

~Ashli
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A Brief History of the Evolution of Music-

As only Disney can do it.....

"Toot, Whistle, Plunk and Boom"
Disney- 1953


Happy 2009!

7 Levels of Human Conciousness

Overview
Seven well-defined stages can be distinguished in the development of personal consciousness. Each stage focuses on a particular existential need that is inherent to the human condition. The seven existential needs are the principal motivating forces in all human affairs. Individuals grow in consciousness by learning to master the satisfaction of these needs. Individuals who learn how to master all seven needs without harming or hurting others operate from full-spectrum consciousness. They have the ability to respond appropriately to all life’s challenges. The seven existential needs that constitute the seven stages in the development of personal consciousness are shown in the following table.



The “lower” needs, levels 1 to 3, focus on our physiological need for survival; our physical and emotional need for safety; and our emotional need for self-esteem.

The “higher” needs, levels 5 to 7, focus on our spiritual needs – the need to find meaning in our lives, the need to make a difference in the world, and the need to be of service.

The first three levels focus on our personal self-interest – meeting the needs of the ego. The last three levels focus on the common good – meeting the needs of the soul.

The focus of the fourth level is transformation – a shift from self-interest to the common good. This is where the ego learns to let go of its fears so that it can become one with the soul.

Taken from "The Values Center"

For Your Health: Chakras

Here's a fact for you, people need to be "recharged" with energy as an essential part of their healing process.

The fact of the matter is that energy healing works purely at the energetic level of your being. It therefore goes without saying that since everything is made up of patterns of energy, working with it directly influences your physical, mental, emotional as well as your spiritual levels, making this the "holistic" natural approach.

To explain further, this kind of work impacts primarily on two distinct energy fields within and around your physical body.

Firstly, you probably already know this, surrounding your body is an energy field which some sensitive people can actually see with all its beautiful colours, this field is called your Aura.

Secondly starting from your crown on the very top of your head all the way down your spine are seven evenly spaced spinning vortexes called the Chakra's.



The important thing is... It is our objective to bring these two energy fields back into balance and harmony using the holistic approach.

Benefits of Energy Healing:

***Promotes improvements of many dis-eased states.
***Frees you from limiting thoughts and behaviours.
***Assists you in discovering your purpose in life.
***Is a catalyst in helping you develop conscious intentional living.
***Strengthens your connection to inner/higher guidance.
***Opens you to joy and abundance.
***Allows you to be at one with your inner knowingness.
***Puts you in harmony with those around you.

You've probably heard, and you're right, that the human essence, your essence is a wondrous thing with the ultimate capacity to rejuvenate and regenerate itself which is limited solely by:

***your awareness
***your thoughts
***your emotions

Earlier on you read that everything is energy thus absolutely everything visible as well as "invisible" to the human eye vibrates (moves) at a very specific frequency.

From HealingJourneys- Energy

This blog post dedicated to Dave and Rose.

For your Health: Chakra Affirmations

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********Chakra Affirmations*******

Saying these affirmations throughout your day and night or whenever you need a boost can really help. :)

For The Root Chakra - Red

As I focus on this red light that radiates from my base chakra, I know that I am of good health and sound mind. I stand in my strength and in my truth. I forgive myself for neglecting my body in the past. I now love every part of my body, every cell is filled with energy and power. I no longer judge my beautiful self and I accept my greatness with all that I am. I now choose to have thoughts that add to my life, thoughts of love, compassion, harmony & peace. I sleep in peace, I awaken in bliss and I enjoy living!

(A deep breath in) *I lovingly acknowledge, accept & appreciate.*

For The Sacral Chakra - Orange

As I focus on this orange light that radiates from my sacral centre, I feel radiant, alive and strong. I am able to feel all the positive emotions, I embrace them as they allow me to stand in power, I am able to feel all the negative emotions, feelings of fear, anxiousness, doubt and I truly understand what causes them, I accept them as they bring about feelings of joy, dignity & peace as they teach me lessons of growth and truth. I am at peace and I lovingly release any negatives feelings that cause me any discomfort and pain.

(A deep breath in) *I lovingly acknowledge, accept & appreciate.*

For The Solar Plexus Chakra - Yellow

As I focus on this yellow light that radiates from my solar plexus, I am able to see all the people in my life, those from the past & present, my family, friends, & even foes. I see them in a circle of light, a loving, healing light. They are truly blessed in this circle, they are of good health and sound mind, they are at peace. I now choose to take back my power from all these people, and I lovingly release all feelings of any pain that they may have caused me. The more I release, the more I love, the more I love, the more I am loved!

(A deep breath in) *I lovingly acknowledge, accept & appreciate.*


For The Heart Chakra - Green

As I focus on this intense green light that radiates from my heart, I notice the green/pink gem that lay within, and I am reminded of the unconditional love that I am! I know that I am worth loving. I am who I am and I am proud of who I am! In this space of love I release from my life anyone that does not bring me joy, I choose to be surrounded by positive, loving & successful people. I love myself more with each breath that I take and I love unconditionally!

(A deep breath in) *I lovingly acknowledge, accept & appreciate.*

Final 3 Chakra Affirmations here.

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More information about Chakra Theory:

My Blog Post About Chakras
Wiki Article: Chakra
YouTube: Shirley McClain shows her Chakras to Johnny Caron
An excellent reference and great reading material on being the Master of Your Own Health here at HealingJourneys.com

Of course there is already a flash game for this... ha.

Hit Bush in the Head with a Shoe: The Flash Game

"Bush: "That's what people do in a free society, draw attention to themselves"

Yesterday, during George Bush's final visit to Afghanistan, an empassioned Iraqi journalist threw both his shoes at Bush in a sign of great disrespect.

Not surprisingly, encouraged by the people's uprising here in America and the subsequent election of Barack Obama- the rest of the world is feeling the wind of freedom in their hair.

(BBC News Article- "Bush shoe-ing worst Arab insult")
Around the Arab world, if you want to escalate a situation, by saying for example "I'm going to thump you", add the words "with a shoe" and you're adding serious insult to the threat of possible injury.

And of course, what is Bush's demented take on the incident...

From TheAge.com article in Australia: "Bush hails shoe attack as win for democracy"
The US President laughed off an incident in Baghdad on Sunday when he was nearly hit by an angry Iraqi reporter's shoes.

The journalist, Muntather al-Zaidi, 28, a correspondent for the Iraqi station al-Baghdadia, shouted in Arabic: "This is a gift from the Iraqis; this is the farewell kiss, you dog!" He then threw a shoe at Mr Bush, who ducked and narrowly avoided it.

Zaidi then threw his other shoe, shouting in Arabic: "This is from the widows, the orphans and those who were killed in Iraq!" Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki's security agents jumped on Zaidi and hustled him out of the room. He was detained on unspecified charges.

Mr Bush tried to brush off the incident. "All I can report is it is a size 10," he said. He also called the incident a sign of democracy in the country, saying, "that's what people do in a free society, draw attention to themselves", as Zaidi's screaming was heard outside.

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It is my opinion that Bush is the anti-thesis of what true democracy means. He had to become president of the US to show the world what true democracy is.

How I would've loved to be a fly on the wall in that room... Here's a clip from MSNBC documenting the incident.




Throughout the Arab world- Bush's picture has long been associated with shoes. A sign of obvious disrespect.

Change is coming. The world will soon know Peace.