𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐲, 𝐑𝐞𝐰𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐭! “So, naturally, it’s all part of the conspiracy which we are playing on ourselves. We can’t blame our parents for this, because their parents played it on them, and they bought it. And don’t forget that time goes backwards. You see? You can’t blame this on the past because now, in the present, you are creating the values of the past, and you are buying them all along, you see? So there is no out on this. You see, in a way, psychoanalytically, one is given an out by saying, “Well, the parents didn’t bring up their children properly.” And American people are consumed with guilt about the way they bring up their children. So we must abandon, completely, the notion of blaming the past for any kind of situation we’re in, and reverse our thinking and see that the past always flows back from the present; that now is the creative point of life. And so, you see, it’s like the idea of forgiving somebody. You change the meaning of the past by doing that. It’s like, also, when you watch the flow of music: the melody, as it is expressed, is changed by notes that come later. Just as the meaning of a sentence—especially, say, take German or Latin, where there’s the convention of placing a verb at the end of a sentence. You wait, in other words, till later to find out what the sentence means. According to our way of feeling it. So it is also, in our language, if I say, “I love you,” you don’t know when I said “I” what ‘I’ is doing. I could say, “I hate you.” So we don’t know until later. So, in other words, the word ‘love’ or the word ‘hate’ changes the function of the word ‘I.’ And then I was going to say, “I love flowers. No, but I love you.” You see? And so the word later changes the meaning of those that go before. The present is always changing the past.” — Alan Watts, 'THE INEVITABLE ECSTASY (PART 2) OUT OF YOUR MIND 6,' at 00:10:15 𝐴𝑟𝑡 𝑐𝑟𝑒𝑑𝑖𝑡: 𝑊𝑎𝑘𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑈𝑝 𝑎𝑝𝑝 #AlanWatts

Credit: Fact 27 (Facebook) In the misty mountain villages of Peru, an ancient natural solution is being revived with modern purpose — fog-trap fences made from cactus webbing. These vertical structures are crafted using the fibrous mesh of native cactus plants, stretched across wooden frames and strategically placed along wind corridors where fog is most dense. As the clouds roll in, microscopic water droplets adhere to the cactus fibers, condensing and trickling down into collection troughs. Each fence can harvest up to 200 liters of water a day, providing a sustainable, off-grid water source for remote communities where rainfall is rare and infrastructure is minimal. The design mimics how cactus plants naturally survive in arid climates, using surface texture to pull moisture from thin air. The trapped water is then filtered and stored in communal tanks, supplying clean water for drinking, cooking, and crop irrigation. These fog fences require no electricity or moving parts, making them both eco-friendly and low-maintenance. They’re particularly vital in high-altitude Andean villages where women and children often walk hours daily to fetch water. By reducing this burden, fog-catching fences empower communities and restore time for education and work. Cactus webbing is not only sustainable but also biodegradable, making the system harmoniously integrated with its environment. Peru’s fog-trap technology is a powerful blend of indigenous knowledge and biomimicry, proving that sometimes the best innovations come from observing nature itself. #FogHarvesting #WaterFromAir #PeruInnovation #fblifestyle See less

Credit: Sandra Barr (Facebook) Fascinating blog article about the origins of "The Dweller on the Threshold" which shows up eventually in Star Wars and Twin Peaks. "dward Bulwer-Lytton was a Victorian novelist, he penned common expressions such as "Dweller on the threshold" and "The Pen is mightier than the sword". I never heard of him until a few days ago, yet his novels of the 1800's were instrumental in the birth of the New Age Movement, eugenics programs and much more. His 1871 Novel "The Coming Race", talked about a subterranean super-race, achieved through eugenics and harnessing a power called Vril, as in Bovril, named after it. George Bernard Shaw was a founding member of the Fabians in 1884, and a fan of Bulwer-Lytton, undoubtedly Shaw's eugenics notions came from him. David Bowie's song "Oh you Pretty Things" is about the Vril! His 1842 novel Zanoni gave birth to the St Germain movement and the expression "Dweller on the Threshold", The Van Morrison song of the same name has to be from this novel, as it perfectly describes Bulwer-Lyttons meaning of the term, as in on the threshold, taking a step into immortality. Excellent blog by Jules Evans about Bulwer-Lytton's influence." https://www.philosophyforlife.org/.../7-edward-bulwer...

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Credit: (Fact 27 -Facebook) In the remote coastal villages of Chile, an innovative and low-cost solution is transforming the way communities light their homes — saltwater lamps powered by nothing more than seawater and simple copper plates. These remarkable devices use a chemical reaction between saltwater and electrodes (usually copper and magnesium) to generate electricity. No batteries, no combustion, no pollution — just the ocean’s natural salinity sparking light where the grid cannot reach. Each lamp runs for hours on a single refill of saltwater, providing consistent illumination for families who once relied on dim candles or kerosene lanterns. And it’s not just about lighting rooms — children now study safely after dark, fishermen prep their gear before dawn, and elders move around homes without fear of injury. These lamps bring both safety and opportunity, all using resources literally at their feet. The brilliance of the design lies in its simplicity and sustainability. The plates inside the lamp can last for months, and replacement is inexpensive. The seawater acts as the electrolyte, creating a flow of electrons between the plates — a gentle, quiet process that produces light with no heat or noise. These saltwater lamps represent a shining example of how low-tech innovation can meet high-impact needs. In regions where extending power lines is impractical or too costly, the ocean is now not only a source of livelihood but also of light. #SaltwaterInnovation #OffGridSolutions #Coolbeans

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" Philosophy should be used as a coupstick for the cultural conditioning within us. The business of a philosopher is to act as a checks and balancing system. A philosopher is the ultimate cultural leveling mechanism, a thorn in the side of anyone or anything taking itself too seriously. A good philosopher realizes that the only good Ivory Tower is a demolished one. The only ideal golden idol is a melted one. The only efficient high horse is the one reduced to kindling. Thus, a philosopher should strategically plant question marks like thought-bombs into all comfort zones. They should force the golden idol into a crucible. They should roast marshmallows over the fire of kindled high horses. Inflicting the world with philosophy is paramount because power tends to corrupt. It will always be necessary to upset the current system lest power become absolute. A good philosopher should be a question mark sword cutting through all power constructs." #philosophy Written by Gary Z McGee Image: Poor Soul by Nicola Samori

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