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Post by allegoricallogic on Jul 6, 2006 10:01:53 GMT
[glow=red,2,300]"The Maharishi Effect establishes the principle that individual consciousness affects collective consciousness."[/glow] Pictured Below: First Experiment to Create the Global Maharishi Effect 7,000 experts in Maharishi's Transcendental Meditation and TM-Sidhi Programme in the presence of His Holiness Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, creating a 'Taste of Utopia' for all mankind, Maharishi International University, Fairfield, Iowa, USA, 17 December 1983 to 6 January 1984 Time-series analysis showed that during these assemblies, when the number of experts in the Transcendental Meditation and TM-Sidhi Programme approached or surpassed 7,000, there were significant global reductions in international conflicts. [glow=red,2,300]Statistics provided by the Rand Corporation showed that casualties and fatalities due to international terrorism decreased an average of 72 per cent during the assemblies.[/glow] maharishi-programmes.globalgoodnews.com/maharishi-effect/programmes.htmlThe Maharishi Effect establishes the principle that individual consciousness affects collective consciousness. Nearly 50 scientific research studies conducted over the past 25 years verify the unique effect and wide-ranging benefits to the nation produced by the Maharishi Effect. These studies have used the most rigorous research methods and evaluation procedures available in the social sciences, including time series analysis, which controls for weekly and seasonal cycles or trends in social data. (Refer to: Scientific Research on Maharishi's Transcendental Meditation Programme—Collected Papers 98, 166, 317-320, 331, and 402.) maharishi-programmes.globalgoodnews.com/maharishi-effect/
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Post by allegoricallogic on Jul 7, 2006 9:38:31 GMT
My teacher (Bob Fickes, whom I haven't seen for many years), used to say that it only takes one "cell" to create change in the collective. His teacher was the Maharishi and he studied under him for 13 yrs. The Maharishi gave him the task of going out "and teaching a million people to meditate". One of the sayings Bob used to quote from the Maharishi was.."I'll bend you to the East and I'll bend you to the West, until I break your relative minds...." Jade, I found this piece of data to be thought provoking: "Research studies have repeatedly confirmed the Maharishi Effect on a global scale. For example, during assemblies of ten days to three weeks in which the number of individuals practising the TM-Sidhi Programme of Yogic Flying approached or exceeded the square root of one per cent of the world's population—about 7,000 people—global social trends improved immediately, including improved international relations as measured by reduced international conflict and reduced incidence of terrorism." (Refer to: Scientific Research on Maharishi's Transcendental Meditation Programme—Collected Papers 335-337, 410, and 411.) maharishi-programmes.globalgoodnews.com/maharishi-effect/From an Astrological perspective, this begs the question: Are the reductions in Global violence occurring as a direct result of the Maharishi effect, as the researchers suggest, or are both the gathering of 7000 people participating in the Maharishi experiments and the reductions in global violence synchronistically coinciding with world transits and/or another mechanism at work? Perhaps it is the universe that is bending, rather than Maharishi that is bending us. AL
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Post by AquarianEssence on Jul 7, 2006 15:19:23 GMT
I agree that thought affects matter. I also agree that where 2 or 3 are in agreement there is power. I'm not sure it should take thousands. One wise one said if we have the faith of a mustard see we can move mountains. That is because the mustard seed knows very well how to repoduce itself and plant its roots for preservation of its species. Looking at the date this meeting took place, most of the world is celebrating Christmas during that time and even wars call a truce at that time. So I wonder if that made a difference, of course taking into account the planetary patterns of the time.
Good article though. Thanks. I love your other posts in this section too.
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Post by gemstar on Jul 7, 2006 18:17:58 GMT
Reading this reminds me of the early 70s in my Life. My Catholic parents took me to learn TM at age 7 or 8. I remember going to the place and learning about this idea of TM and the power it can bring into the conciousness. Pretty wild for a young girl in her parochial uniform! All I could think about was that I was going to be in BIG trouble when I went to heaven for what I perceived as 'praying to false gods'....and breaking one of the Ten Commandments! Hee-hee.....though I understood the premise, I still was concerned in the back of my mind and asked God to try and understand my position at age 8. It was really quite comical!!
One of my favorite books is: The Power of One. Hollywood made it into a movie and there is a spoken line in there that states:
A Waterfall begins with but one drop of water....
THAT is cool. By default, the power of one becomes the power of many. It is not about whether it 'should' take thousands....eventually it just DOES. In actuality,a singular thought grows to affect and move thousands because of the NEED to affect thousands for global change. You know, the additive effect in motion.
And. if you think about this idea broadly, one person's thought may become another person's thought who spreads that particular thought and multiplies. Each of us has the power to influence others. Some are more charismatic in nature....and will garner more attention and support. Perhaps it comes down to the goodness innate in each human and awareness that change begins within ourselves. To move onward and make it's message more acessible, it then becomes a movement to create change and find 'like' people for that support. It is the 'opening' of minds which is such a challenge.
Before there were masses....there was one. The higher the participation, the greater the opportunity for change.
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Post by whiteheather on Jul 9, 2006 4:30:50 GMT
Interesting thread, thanks for starting this, AL. You are lucky Gem, to have such forward looking parents, taking you to learn TM at such a young age! Reading the rest of your post though, I couldn't help but think how what you describe mirrors perfectly what we are witnessing right now with islamic fundamentalism. Never mind the history of the arab nations, and the grievances they may have for having their lands manipulated by the West (this has been going on for many, many years), the fact is, right now in the world we have 1.2 BILLION muslims (increasing at the annual rate of 2.9% vs. 2.3% of growth rate of other faiths according to one website), and if only 1% of that 1.2 Billion believe that the United States and its Allies should be eradicated from the face of the earth -- well friends, we are in deep manura. And all this started exactly like this: Reading this sent shivers down my spine. As Aqua points out: I think we can rightfully say that the followers of islamic fundamentalism have found a way to emulate that mustard seed, and unfortunately the rest of the world is paying the price. WH
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Post by allegoricallogic on Jul 9, 2006 9:07:09 GMT
Interesting thread, thanks for starting this, AL. Thanks WH. The reason I started this thread is because I firmly believe there is a consciousness at work that binds the human race, and the entire universe together. Jung described this connectivity as the "collective unconscious." Many others throughout history have alluded to this phenomenon from the I-Ching to Jesus to Plato to Pythagoras to Edgar Cayce to Isabel Hickey to Madame Blavatsky to Mother Theresa to the makers of the movie the Matrix and so on. The Maharishi experiment is yet another example of how intertwined we are globally. Regardless of whether the Maharishi experiment directly caused the global reaction of peace or whether their experiment synchronistically mirrored a global desire for peace, a connection and apparent Global Consciousness seems to exist. I see this underlying connectivity as crucial to the survival of humanity. I believe war, violence, destruction of the rainforests, global warming, overpopulation, disease, starvation or whatever other negative manifestation that exists on the planet is a reflection of the schism that has occurred as a direct result of mankind denying its connection to the rest of humanity and the universe itself. I also believe that whatever emotions people collectively feel in one region of the earth, coincide with the emotions people feel in other areas of the earth. There is a great deal of empircal evidence which supports this historically. And as Astrologers we can identify these trends and global shifts by examining global transits involving outer planets. During 2001 thru 2004 occured a Saturn in Gemini / Pluto in Sag opposition for example. Historically, hard aspects between Saturn and Pluto have coincided with War. Why do people wage war? If we examine the archetypes of Saturn and Pluto, we can identify the themes that feed into this manifestation. In recent times we can clearly identify the archetypal themes at work, Saturn/Pluto = Fear of Terrorism. This reaction clearly fueled support for war. Ironically, those waging war immediately became the very thing we were collectively afraid of. That is the danger of the shadow. Whenever we objectify and project our fears upon a people, religion, culture, etc, we become the very thing we are afraid of. This is why the most effective way to counter terrorism, fear, violence, hostility, aggression, and destruction is through peaceful, loving, resistance. Ghandi proved this method effective as did Martin Luther King jr. As long as we continue to meet fear with fear, hostility with hostility, destruction with destruction, persecution with persecution, we will continue to perpetuate the schism that exists and deny our connectivity to each other. We're all the same, whether we're Christian, Muslim, Jewish, Buddhist, Atheist, etc. We all have the same hopes, dreams, and fears. If we keep this in mind, we can overcome these negative manifestations and heal the schism that exists between us. AllegoricalLogic
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Post by allegoricallogic on Jul 9, 2006 9:21:40 GMT
I think we can rightfully say that the followers of islamic fundamentalism have found a way to emulate that mustard seed, and unfortunately the rest of the world is paying the price. WH This just in: Civil Rights Group Says Neo-Nazis Infiltrating U.S. Military
July 7, 2006 4:05 p.m. EST
www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7004147972
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Post by gemstar on Jul 9, 2006 13:02:12 GMT
Hi WH-
Yes....it is amazing to have forward thinking parents about SOME things and backward about others...(women as second class citizens...only men can make proper decisions (my father) etc...)....their thinking overall is not so balanced unfortunately.
What I wrote above pertains to ALL directions. Yes, this is what we are seeing with the Islamic fundamentalism movement. It is ALSO what we need to do to change the thinking of others for more peace. It goes all ways....not just one. As you certainly know, the idea of 'mass thinking and movement' has been around for centuries. It has not ever died. Because.....it is a basic principle of the human mind and how persuasion itself can easily influence many a people.
It is such a shame that history continues to repeat itself when it comes to conditioning of the masses in what many perceive as negative and destructive ideals. (We believe them to be wrong vs They believe they are correct) Those who continue to teach destructive ways (spiritually and otherwise) take advantage of the innocence of followers. Many people prefer to be led.....finding it easier to latch onto a group mentality-without really thinking it through on a global level. This concept can be used in a positive manner....and surely is in many areas.
Lots of followers are in this world. Lots of power in the hands of leaders. Leaders can be found in the Upper levels of government across to the levels within a person's home. Each person much make their choices wisely.
Namaste...
Hugs- GemStar
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Post by allegoricallogic on Jul 9, 2006 13:17:50 GMT
I think we can rightfully say that the followers of islamic fundamentalism have found a way to emulate that mustard seed, and unfortunately the rest of the world is paying the price. WH WH, the shadow of the western reaction to the threat of terrorism continues to pervade my senses as the US occupation of Iraq and stories such as the following continue to flood in. We have become slaves to our own fears and unleashed our own demons upon the earth. 4 U.S. soldiers charged in rape of Iraqi teen, slaying of familyThree U.S. soldiers have been charged with rape and murder and a fourth with dereliction of duty in the alleged rape-slaying of a young Iraqi woman and the killings of her relatives in Mahmoudiya, the military said Sunday. Associated Press Last update: July 09, 2006 – 7:57 AM www.startribune.com/722/story/541289.html
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Post by AquarianEssence on Jul 9, 2006 14:23:30 GMT
This story makes me so ashamed. How dare say we are protecting the world from terrorism then rape and murder. This isn't the first story like this, unfortunately.
So the question becomes, AllegoricalLogic, if the answer is peaceful resistance, what does that look like? I completely agree with you, but how do we do that in each circumstance? I can see that on an international level. With 911, we find out who is responsible and cut them off financially, in trade, whatever they are dependant on the world for. If my child behaves in an antisocial way, he is isolated until he is willing to behave in a loving way.
But what about in a situation where one with authority is acting in unacceptable ways toward one vulnerable to that power? How do we act with peaceful resistance in that case?
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Post by allegoricallogic on Jul 10, 2006 10:14:17 GMT
This story makes me so ashamed. How dare say we are protecting the world from terrorism then rape and murder. This isn't the first story like this, unfortunately. AE Indeed this is not the first story like this nor will it be the last. The current US occupation of Iraq is reminiscent of the numerous Terrorist Regimes occupying foreign lands throughout history... the British occupation of India, the Nazi occupation of Poland, the Russian Occupation and imposed Famine upon the Ukraine, the Soviet Occupation of Afghanistan, the current Chinese occupation of Tibet and the list goes on... Civil Rights Group Says Neo-Nazis Infiltrating U.S. MilitaryJuly 7, 2006 4:05 p.m. EST [glow=red,2,300]"Defense Department gang investigator, Scott Barfield, tells AFP, neo-Nazis "stretch across all branches of service, they are linking up across the branches once they're inside, and they are hard-core," adding that, "We've got Aryan Nations graffiti in Baghdad. That's a problem.""[/glow] www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7004147972 On Aug. 28, 1963, about 250,000 people gathered in front of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. to urge support for pending civil rights legislation. The event was highlighted by the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have A Dream” speech. "The whirlwinds of revolt will continue to shake the foundations of our nation until the bright day of justice emerges. But there is something that I must say to my people who stand on the warm threshold which leads into the palace of justice. In the process of gaining our rightful place we must not be guilty of wrongful deeds. Let us not seek to satisfy our thirst for freedom by drinking from the cup of bitterness and hatred. " excerpt from "I Have A Dream" by Martin Luther King, Jr,www.mecca.org/~crights/dream.html"Terrorism is the best political weapon for nothing drives people harder than a fear of sudden death." - Adolph HitlerThe Reichstag fire on February 27, 1933 was a disaster for Communists because they received the blame for starting it, but it was a dream come true for Hitler as it allowed him to transform Germany from a democracy into a dictatorship. The rest, as they say, is history. www.whatreallyhappened.com/911_reichstag.html"If this were a dictatorship, it would be a heck of a lot easier, just so long as I'm the dictator" - G.W. Bush [CNN 12/18/00]"...this could be a long process due to "domestic politics" and "industrial policy," unless there is a "catastrophic" event like Pearl Harbor ..." PNAC en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_for_the_New_American_CenturyAfter the 2000 election of George W. Bush, many of the PNAC's members were appointed to key positions within the new President's administration. The terrorist attacks of 9/11 occurred during the watch of the Bush Administration. The alleged orchestrator of 9/11, Osama Bin Laden is still at large. Meanwhile, the US utilizes its resources to occupy Iraq, determined to have no WMD's or connection to 9/11 whatsoever. The Psuedo-Republican party currently controls the House of Representatives, the US Senate, the Executive Branch, and the Supreme Court. I use the term "Psuedo" because these so-called Republicans are not the same Republicans that comprised the Republican party of Abraham Lincoln who abolished Slavery, Theodore Roosevelt, who promoted ecology and set aside public lands for future generations, or Dwight D. Eisenhower who said ""In the councils of government, we must guard against the acquisition of unwarranted influence, whether sought or unsought, by the military industrial complex. The potential for the disastrous rise of misplaced power exists and will persist." His children suggest that in an earlier draft of the speech, he refered to the "military-industrial-congressional complex". The Mid term elections will be held this November. This is our opportunity to begin a regime change which will prioritize morality over money. Saturn in Leo is moving into Opposition to Neptune in Aquarius.Here's what happened the last time Saturn opposed Neptune: "In October 1972, The Washington Post reported the FBI had determined Nixon aides had spied on and sabotaged numerous Democratic presidential candidates as a part of the operations that led to the infamous Watergate scandal." en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_NixonHere's whats happening now: [glow=red,2,300]Democratic Senator Russ Feingold of Wisconsin introduced a resolution to censure President Bush for authorizing the no-warrant domestic surveillance program. Feingold accused Bush of breaking the law and misleading Congress about it.[/glow] www.democracynow.org/article.pl?sid=06/03/14/1456242Stay tuned. AL
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Post by AquarianEssence on Jul 10, 2006 11:28:44 GMT
I know that date well, June 17, 1972. It was my first wedding date. The only song I requested that day was "Bridge over troubled waters". It makes me wonder what sabotage went on in my 28 year marriage. The dissolving of our marriage brought a troubled deluge. I think this was also the great deluge Edgar Cayce saw for the east coast in the 70s, Watergate I mean.
My next wedding date was 5-5-2000 with a very powerful planetary alignment. Long after my first marriage ended I had to literally cross that bridge many times, but that is another topic.
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Post by ana on Jul 23, 2006 10:13:41 GMT
I only just found this thread I have been wondering why there have not been mass peace - ins going on I don't think the Maharishi lovely as he is has the monopoly on creating peace- any good intent mass meditations would add to it - even a good happy clappy church sing song would I am sure and a beautiful recital of classical feel good music Maybe even the Stones I was letting rooms to two very nice students last year who spent all their spare hours killing people on their computers One was Chinese and the other Australian Sometimes they played against each other I wondered if that had any effect on the world It sure made me miserable and tense There are millions of a lot of young boys killing people on the net all over the world - who all peacelovers of various spiriitual and artistic and healing fields maybe have to over ride...... we ain't doing a very good job are we?
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