 express the whole heated wholesomeness that resides in our souls, others are so reminded of the angelically altruistic alchemist that so too lies within the fragrance of them. And so we must keep altruism alive, consciously tapping into this inbred trait each morning when we rise, and as we rest our heads at night time. For these acts overshadow the chaos in our minds, reminding us that love never dies, it is actually what shall eternally keep our spirits alive, lingering in the echos of time.
We may not always be inclined to be charitable, however, if we consistently caress our conscious mind with compassion, each and every charitable act shall uplift every soul it touches in a felicitous fashion. For Compassion is a Celestial Cornucopia of; wondrous warmth, the sweetness of sensitivity, enveloped in the essence of empathy, all lavished in love. The Compassionate concern from another soul can cozily comfort the heart of another when it appears to be astoundingly heavy. For our acts of compassion are tender teachers, reminding us that we are all connected, here to melt the heats of others with our mercy. So may all of our acts of charity be acted upon compassionately, ever so considerately. Caressing your minds eye with an overwhelming calm, an eye opening form of transparency, connecting you to the fact that compassion is what connects me to you, and you to me.
When we are in tune with our actions, in actuality we are attuned cosmically. For the universe always conspires to co-operate with you, if you co-operate with these forces, these powers that be. Making a conscious effort to collaborate effectively displays that you see that we are all working together collectively. For the universe would not be the same without you or me. If we all were to all coordinate ever so gracefully, mutually marveling at the greater plan for us to all live in harmony, holding one another hand in life’s delicate dance then we could unite toward the common goal of healing the world, making each and every one of our soul whole, then we shall have discovered a more lucrative currency than that of Diamond or Gold.
We must learn to graciously give without expecting a single scent in return, for when we rest in that precious place of grace, we come to know that all seeds that we sow come back to us ten fold, not necessarily in the form of currency, but more like a feeling of gracious glee. For when we give graciously, we give others glimpses into the reflection of generosity,that dwells within the very essence of you and me. And as these seeds of generosity continue to grow and grow, it is here that your blooming bounty of leaves shall begin to flow. And as your bounty of treasures are lost in the wind, a kindred friend gathers them along the way, just to share them with you in the end. So graciously give, generously live, and you shall most gorgeously grow, with a bounty of blessings bestowed.
We all are comforted by celestial accolades, an angel taping us on the shoulder to say “dearly beloved, you are on the right track’, a message sent straight from the heavens above.” These angelically empowering whispers of encouragement urging us to persevere even when the road ahead appears foggy, less than clear. But fret not, there are always earthbound angels to enter your life at the perfect moment in time, inspiring you to continue to radiate your radiant light, bedazzling others with delight. So take heed to the hopes and dreams of others, sweetly saluting them for the growth they have made with each step on their divine’s life’s most wondrous journey and the same shall be returned to you in cosmically divine timing.
We must engage with our endearing empath within, embracing the effervescent essence of others, a transcendent form of energy transference, soul enrapturing, like the jolt of an electrifying current. An overflow of nectar, the fragrant oasis of love preciously pollinated so that we might all bloom amongst one another. So I say look into your heart,if you would like to put your shoes in the place of another, for our hearts are what hopelessly connects us with one another. All divinely destined to subconsciously connect with one another, oh is’t the universe ever so clever, each endearingly empathetic encounter is filled with profuse power, our effervescent essence lingering on for an eternity,forever. So dive deep, endearingly connect, swimming in the depths, nothing to lose, for all that we do here in this space time reality, carries on into the unknown of what comes next.
A simple gesture of politeness can brighten up anyone’s day. This may sound cliche, but a smile can surely go a long way. So allow for your positive politeness to get carried away, allow it to pave your day in a most wondrous day, sprinkling in the souls of others,miraculously brightening the day of someone who previously felt completely hopeless, dismayed. For your actions are intangible displays of loving kindness at it’s finest,the epitome of ethereal, expressed. So pour out your positive politeness, put it to the test, trust me when I say that, the universe shall do the rest, with a bounty of blessings abreast.
We are all neighbors nestled here to nourish and nurture one another, reminding one another that we are all interconnected, indelibly intertwined. All roaming together in this rhapsodic rhyme. Comforting one another when we have hills to climb, shielding & supporting one another when we refuse to shine. Reminding one another that we were created oh so deliciously divine, all with a purpose to fulfill in this moment in time as we compassionately coincide, riding along side one another on this riveting ride, ultimately comforted by the Nirvana that timelessly awaits us on the other side.
After the easing of lockdown measures in Italy, the Pitti Palace in Florence has reopened with a landmark exhibition on the art of Giovanna Garzoni, originally meant to open on 8 March (International Women’s Day). This is the first major survey devoted to the 17th-century artist, who was acclaimed in her lifetime for her meticulous still lifes and botanical illustrations. There are some 100 works included, ranging from these small works in tempera on parchment to portraits and mythological scenes, presented alongside historic artefacts that conjure the world Garzoni depicts. Find out more about the exhibition, which runs from 28 May–28 June, on the Uffizi Galleries website.
Plutocrats v. Oligarchs
The Supreme Court’s recent decision, McCutcheon v FEC, granted further political influence to the 1 percent, enabling them to spend as much as they wish influencing political campaigns. It followed the Court’s 2010 ruling, Citizens United v. FEC, allowing the rich to spend unlimited sums on political advertising. Some wonder if this is not a 21st century form of buying an election?
Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) lamented the toll these decisions will likely have on American popular democracy. “If present trends continue, elections will not be decided by one-person, one-vote,” he warned. He added, “this process — a handful of the wealthiest people in our country controlling the political process — is called ‘oligarchy.’”
Sanders acknowledged the potential consequences of the Court’s decisions: “The great political struggle we now face is whether the United States retains its democratic heritage or whether we move toward an oligarchic form of society where the real political power rests with a handful of billionaires, not ordinary Americans.”
The contemporary concept of oligarchy was popularized by the Russian experience. Following the collapse of the Soviet Union, innumerable state companies were privatized. The country was in disarray and, in an effort to stabilize the economy, the Yeltsin government “redistributed” state-owned enterprises to trusted cronies. They came to wield unprecedented power over the economy, the state apparatus and the mass media.
The term “oligarchs” is gaining currency in the U.S. Sanders defined them as “a small number of very wealthy families who spend huge amounts of money supporting right-wing candidates who protect their interests.” He means to differentiate this “small number” from the larger world of the rich and superrich, the plutocrats, who – as a class – have long exercised considerable influence on the U.S. political system. Who are these oligarchs and how do they different from today’s plutocrats? And how does this generation of oligarchs differ from previous generations of the superrich who, over the last century, have dominated American politics?
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Over the last quarter-century, globalization has spawned a new class of superrich who wield historically unprecedented power. This elite truly enjoys the privileges of its social status, operating on its own economic, political and moral terms. It’s a value system shared by plutocrats around the globe. They endow cultural institutions, their names shameful promoted; they are delivered anywhere on the globe via private jets; they are escorted in chauffeured limousines through busy city streets; and they are celebrated at exclusive get-togethers like the Davos World Economic Forum. Like nobility of old, the obsequies media present them – like other celebrities – in the most favorable light.
In the U.S., pay-to-play payoffs — whether in cash or kind — define everyday politics. Local Chambers of Commerce, real