The world’s animal population is being decimated at an alarming rate according to a new report released by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). Animal population decline reached a staggering 68% in numbers across mammals, birds, fish, amphibians and reptiles has been recorded – much of it due to human activity. The report argues that only a massive overhaul of the […]
Global animal population decline a staggering 68%
Lapis lazuli
Mined for thousands of years before the time of Christ, this stone was highly prized for its colour. Artefacts dating from 7570 BCE have been found in the area inhabited by the Indus Valley Civilisation (7570-1900BCE) at Bhirrana (an archaeological site located in the Indian state of Haryana). which is the oldest site of Indus Valley Civilisation. Lapis Lazuli was […]
Howlite
Howlite is a chameleon of the gemstone world. It’s natural form is white with fine grey or black veins that run through the stone in a seemingly random manner. The stone is porous, meaning it absorbs dye well and so Howlite is often coloured (see the blue example below). Less honest traders can attempt to pass off dyed howlite as […]
Insect decline – Over a quarter of insects lost in last 30 years
Earth has lost over a quarter of its insect population in 30 years with insects disappearing at a rate of 9% per decade researchers say. A study of global insect decline published in the journal, Science, says there is much variation from place to place but lead author Roel van Klink of the German Centre for Integrative Biology describes the […]
Yoga Energy Theory
As one of the oldest belief systems in the world, it’s worth looking at the theory of Yoga and Hinduism and the basics of how energy operates. Strands of this theory can be found replicated in belief systems throughout the world and bear a striking resemblance to creationist theories the world over. Here, I attempt to give a bird’s eye […]
Leo Star Sign
The Leo Star Sign is the fifth astrological sign of the Zodiac and falls between July 23 and August 22. It’s symbol is that of the Lion and it is one of the fire signs. Leo’s are the signs rolling right into the limelight. They’ll happily take their place first, cameras flashing and the center of attention and it can […]
Gemini Star Sign
The Gemini star sign falls approximately between May 21st and June 21st and its symbol is that of the Twins. Immediately, the symbolism of the Twins gives rise to a duality – and this plays out in Gemini’s uncanny ability to see both sides to just about everything. In numerology, One (1) is the first manifestation of everything – it […]
The Heart Connection
Where do we think? Or more importantly, how are we taught to think? In modern life, it is all about our brain. We rationalise everything. We analyse everything. We allow our brain to control almost every facet of our lives, from our waking to sleeping. It tells us we need to have this and that, it tells us not to […]
Sex Drive and Spirituality
Could our sex drive be related to how energy within us has the ability to awaken? That it is a pointer towards something deeper within us, a drive to understand our purpose and where we are all going? Throughout history, sex has had a deep relationship with all things spiritual. There are two sides to this story. The first is […]
Yoga Basics – the five Niyamas
The Niyamas are a means of controlling our inner world. Which is ever more important in today’s fast paced life. They provide a set of guidelines that can help us navigate the line between the physical manifestations we see all around us and the subtle knowing within us that there is more to our life than material possessions. The Yamas […]