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Spring
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Spring

Spring

It’s spring and as your view turns from winter to summer, enjoy the progress!  From fresh, vital, cold white winter to green, blue scented spring.  The early crops will save you and the land warms to summer promise.

You,  the dauntless being, whose unfathomable aptitude has you wading into the near frigid waters already.  That one day when the temperature warmed to 26 degrees and the sun melted the passing clouds.  There was that one day at the beginning of May, when winter vanished and summer started.  That one day.

Here, in our mountainous terrain, the pristine lakes are cold and clear, the nesting ducks hasten away from our passing by.  The birthing season is upon us.  The nesting eagle guards her  perfect nest, the ausprey returns to hers  for yet another year.  It is the season for our senses.

http://www.ducks.org/

Smell that delicious spring air, with all of the perfume of flowers, the aromas of  mosses and earth.  Hear the excited calls of mating birds as they gladly build nests and cozy homes.  The chicks call for food and test their tiny wings.  The wild animals bring their small children out to play.  Rolly,  polly  baby bears.  The new tiny fawns of elk and deer.  Small lambs and kids from sheep and goats.  The wild life start to show off their own creations with pride.  Picture perfect tiny ones with proud, watchful mothers guarding close by.  The serene family circle of adults and young, protective and nurturing, the vulnerable offspring, threatened constantly.

http://ecobooks4kids.wordpress.com/photo-gallery/

Our travels into the countryside reveal a promising bouquet of wild flowers.  The wildlife treats us with suspicion as we pass their secure, secluded hideouts.  Strangers!  They call.   Their unsettled wresting awaits the new day.  A tiny birth, another life, more promise, more protection, more creation.

The great diversity of life swells from the earth, the blooms awaken from nodding buds and a bare landscape turns lush with colour, flowers, butterflies, birds and animals.  The changing colours of the trees freshen the forest.  The swelling rivers flood their banks and the tumbling sound calls us to listen to the water.  The sound of the planet, the meditative stillness, the negotiated peace.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTN8frhWOlA for water meditation.

Our casual encounters with wildlife remind us to be wary.  That docile doe is a formidable opponent when her dear offspring are disturbed.  Her own casual aloofness is a decoy to lure the hungry predator from her prized fawn and the quiet still baby hides motionless.  The wild.  The interdependent chain of existence. The constant strife and struggle for survival.  The daily portrayal of the circle of life.

Here, in this special protected place, spring is upon us!

Brilliant mankind, they call to us. Protect us!  Our lives are hard enough.  Predators, pollution, environmental disasters, habitat loss, encroachment, harsh climate.  All of our lives devoted to our own survival.  Help us, they call to us.

No plunder,  no destruction, nurture and care.

written by Dr. Louise Hayes

May 20, 2013

http://www.bbcanada.com/10895.html

http://www.empowernetwork.com/?id=louisehayes

Endangered Species Day
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Endangered Species Day

Good morning, oh brilliant one.

This day is not a gesture, not a complacent whim of hope.  This day, May 17th is a day for the celebration of the creative powers of the Earth.  A day to notice and to communicate the awesome gift of the planet.

Fabulous planet, full of life and energy.  Ever creating, ever nurturing, always pursuing the dauntless challenge of filling the void with life, all life.  The cherished great planet fills all of its surfaces with life and places each life form in accordance with the environment that it belongs to.  The environment that it protects.

The national day for endangered species speaks to the topics of the health of the planet.  Why are they dying?  The planet needs what it creates to survive, almighty man and the planet creates an abundance of plant and animal life for the survival of all life on the planet.  Each and every species was created to survive.  The cunning specialist who’s adaptability places them in extreme conditions.  The constant cold, the constant heat, the constant wind, the constant rain, the snow, the perils of weather, habitat loss, hunger, predation and more.  Only the skillful creature, whose adaptability is strong will survive.

But is that all we are?  Survival of the fittest.  As the world changes, the need for our compassion increases.  As the forests shrink, so does our own human habitat.  Less air, less oxygen.  As these animals decline, so does the health of the planet.  How many environmental diseases spring up due to polluted waters, polluted air, less oxygen, more waste.

The natural world is a vital, healthy world.  A world full of drama as each being acts out its own role in creation.  Almighty human, where are we?

We are far beyond acting out our role in survival, but not beyond the perils of endangering ourselves.  Good health fails us as we struggle against pesticides, insecticides, emissions.  We are the mighty ones, we are in control.  The plight of the planet presents itself  in the peril of the endangered life forms.  It can’t replenish them as fast as they fail.

Another animal who suffers starvation due to habitat loss, another animal who won’t mate and reproduce due to hunger.  Another forest gone another waterway polluted.

visit;  http://www.earthsendangered.com/list.asp  for todays list of endangered species.

Almighty human, your common sense is the highest of all of creation.  The gift of the planet is magnificent.  The songs of the wildlife sings to you.  The gentle breezes play at your senses and the scent of the flowers fills your mind and soothes your soul with aromatherapy.  What dread befalls us without the creation of the Earth.  Dust to dust, we will follow them.

Hear their call, almighty human.  They need us for their own survival, but we need them as well.

Please visit

http://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/endangered-species-day/  and

http://www.nwf.org/what-we-do/protect-wildlife/endangered-species/endangered-species-day.aspx  for more information about the endangered species of the Earth.

written by

Dr. Louise Hayes

may 16, 2013

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Song

Song

Good day, you awesome human! Good day, brilliant mankind!
The fascinating world of this wonderous creation, the great planet Earth awaits you.
Here, great human, sighs the wonderous planet, I give you another quest. A quest of discovery and delight. A quest of knowledge. A quest of food, of medicine, of adventure.
Here, great human, unfold the mysteries of my world, sighs the great planet. Delve into the mystique. A path to follow with findings so rare. Listen, mankind. Do you hear it? Do you hear my earth song?
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The creatures of the Earth sing to us with all of their might. They sing with joy for life neverending. They sing with gratitude for life itself. To the creatures of the Earth, the praises for the planet are immense. Thank you, great good Earth, they sing out loud.
Thank you for life giving forces that fill our world with fascinating discovery, fabulous music, breathtaking scenery and wonder.
The Earth creates from its own life giving resources. This wide variety of life, encompases the entire planet.
Hear the planet. It sings to us with thousands of songs, billions of voices.
What is your instruction, great planet? is it to fill the universe with song? is it to fill the universe with praises and gratitude for life itself?
Lucky are we to be the chosen ones. The ones who are entrusted with the care of this great planet. Lucky are we, for the discovery, the wonder, the awe. Lucky are we, to be the humans.
Our paths unfold before us with the richness of the earth. Lucky are we for the invitation to travel to the depths of the oceans, the pinacles of mountain tops, the trails of the great forests. The Earth opens paths for us to follow. It encourages our minds, our hearts, our souls. It creates curiousity and imagination.
It speaks to us. Rise almighty human. Look into my world with the eyes of the Almighty. No plunder, no destruction. Only the immense, the beauty, the wonder, the unspoken reality of the gift of life itself.
Hear us mankind. Save us.
The task of the great planet is to create unlimited varieties of life forms. The planet slaves to fulfill its duty. It’s burden is immense. Life forms on all of its surfaces. What lives there? What grows there?
Brilliant mankind, the Earth needs you.
Do you hear them? The songs of the Earths creatures sing to you with great joy, with gladness. They sing for the joy of life itself.
Praises, brilliant mankind. You save us.
Your call to action. Share this blog. There are many wildlife organizations to join. visit, http://www.wcs.org for a look into the lives of some of the experts. Also, for some beautiful wildlife photography, visit , http://sheetsstudios.com/blog/
And, more medicinal, nutritional facts from our food experts.
Health Benefits of Bell Peppers: •Increased Protection from Bacterial and Viral Infections
•Increased Immune Function
•Reduced Cancer Risk
•Protection Against Heart Disease
•Alzheimer’s Protection
•Osteoporosis Protection
•Antioxidant Protection
•Prevention of Epileptic Seizures
•Prevention of Alopecia (Spot Baldness)
The capsaicin in peppers is known to help increase blood flow, aid in alcohol metabolism, and is an expectorant that alleviates bronchitis and emphysema.
*Some of these health benefits are due to the nutrients highly concentrated in Bell Peppers, and may not necessarily be related to Bell Peppers.
Natural vitmains, minerals, and nutrients found in Bell Peppers: Vitamin A | Vitamin B6 | Vitamin C | Vitamin K | Dietary Fiber | Manganese |
Read more at http://www.healthaliciousness.com/vegetables/bell-pepper.php#bhhIXqYKQ8Yi85He.99

Health Benefits of Broccoli: •Increased Protection from Bacterial and Viral Infections
•Increased Immune Function
•Reduced Cancer Risk
•Reduced Risk of Colon Cancer
•Protection Against Heart Disease
•Slowing Aging
•DNA Repair and Protection
•Alleviation of Cardiovascular Disease
•Alleviation of Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
•Alzheimer’s Protection
•Osteoporosis Protection
•Stroke Prevention
•Reduced Risk of Type II Diabetes
•Reduced Frequency of Migraine Headaches
•Alleviation of Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
•Antioxidant Protection
•Prevention of Epileptic Seizures
•Prevention of Alopecia (Spot Baldness)
High in antioxidants and flavonoids broccoli helps to prevent both cancer and heart disease, high in calcium, broccoli can help strengthen bones.
*Some of these health benefits are due to the nutrients highly concentrated in Broccoli, and may not necessarily be related to Broccoli.
Natural vitmains, minerals, and nutrients found in Broccoli: Vitamin A | Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) | Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid) | Vitamin B6 | Vitamin B9 (Folate, Folic Acid) | Vitamin C | Vitamin K | Calcium | Magnesium | Phosphorus | Manganese | Iron | Potassium |
Read more at http://www.healthaliciousness.com/vegetables/broccoli.php#6EUId7UIPK1mGMHo.99

Health Benefits of Brussels Sprouts: •Increased Protection from Bacterial and Viral Infections
•Increased Immune Function
•Reduced Cancer Risk
•Reduced Risk of Colon Cancer
•Protection Against Heart Disease
•Slowing Aging
•DNA Repair and Protection
•Alleviation of Cardiovascular Disease
•Alleviation of Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
•Alzheimer’s Protection
•Osteoporosis Protection
•Stroke Prevention
•Reduced Risk of Type II Diabetes
•Reduced Frequency of Migraine Headaches
•Alleviation of Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
•Antioxidant Protection
•Prevention of Epileptic Seizures
•Prevention of Alopecia (Spot Baldness)
Like other cruciferous vegetables, brussels sprouts are thought to help prevent cancer and heart disease.
*Some of these health benefits are due to the nutrients highly concentrated in Brussels Sprouts, and may not necessarily be related to Brussels Sprouts.
Natural vitmains, minerals, and nutrients found in Brussels Sprouts: Vitamin A | Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) | Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | Vitamin B6 | Vitamin B9 (Folate, Folic Acid) | Vitamin C | Calcium | Magnesium | Phosphorus | Manganese | Iron | Potassium |
Read more at http://www.healthaliciousness.com/vegetables/brussels-sprouts.php#eXjVGf8fxIUFuHg8.99

Written by: Louise Hayes
April 21, 2013Song