Cool. I'll join you because necessary, true and....geese. While reading these words: "huge flock of geese calling exuberantly as they flew south" precisely then A HUGE FLOCK OF GEESE CALLING EXUBERANTLY AS THEY FLEW EAST :-) flew over my house. Starting at the first word of the sentence and I didnt hear them anymore when the last word was read. I love a good old synchronicity. Enjoy the newsless live!
I had a dream last night in which a snake put her very long tongue up my nostrils. It healed my nearsightedness. I didn’t need glasses anymore and could see clearly. The dream echoes your essay and my feeling that we must return to the most credible source of knowing out there - the breath and our connectivity to the Devine. Any other knowledge and information is secondary. We must allow our nervous system to catch up with the times. Otherwise, no snake, god or guru will be able to heal us. We won’t even recognise the snake when it comes with her offerings. We won’t even recognise who we have become.
In one of my dreams last night my eyes were so dry and sore I could hardly see. A friend asked why and I said, oh it’s just my ‘stupid’ eyes, but there might be something deeper.
Thanks- I do actually have dry sore eyes but not as bad as in my dream. Great herbs. Not sure about the cayenne pepper and alcohol base - it says it stings at first. Ingredients: Bayberry Bark, Eyebright Herb, Golden Seal Root, Red Raspberry Leaf & Cayenne Pepper in a base of pure grain alcohol.
I think along with this we need a Covid Addicts Anonymous 😂 . It doesn’t matter whether you’re afraid of COVID or the NWO there is great potential to become addicted to either news feed in my opinion. And while many of us believe we are on “the right side” it is still very consuming and personally has been effecting my health negatively. I currently live in Massachusetts where many towns and cities are implementing vax passports so I am somewhat torn between taking action with local freedom groups and taking control of my health. Ultimately, I believe we need to love and care for ourselves before we can give others our best. With that being said, I will join the fast 💪🏼
" It doesn’t matter whether you’re afraid of COVID or the NWO there is great potential to become addicted to either news feed in my opinion."
That's a great point. I was thinking about that yesterday, how the end result either way is a whole lot of fear over something we don't have much control over. I've discovered it's healthier for me to research the history behind the NWO plans than it is to stay plugged in to every bit of news that drops about it. A way of staying informed that doesn't have that same creeping sense of panic to it.
So True. IMO it’s important to be intentional with what we lend our consciousness to as thoughts become things. Different opinions on the content, this iteration of the human drama can be of the same vibration.
I have been on a news fast for upwards of 3 years. I am glad common sense is reaching others!
I also don't use "smart phone" technology. I only had a smart phone for 4 years of my life, and was consistently aware of its detrimental effects on my mental health.
I have tried leading/offering Digital Detox retreats (not just from news, but limiting all digital technology stimulous to less than 1 hour /day.) I have not been successful at attracting people to these retreats.
So, I just isolate myself in my gardening and let the world be.
Counterpoint: If news articles read like this, we wouldn't need to fast.
My degree in Journalism notwithstanding from U Iowa, here's how I'd write this story:
♪ 6,000 barrels of oil in the ocean
6,000 barrels of oil
You topple a tanker, another one topples.... ♪
Ah, who cares. Don't look down. Or up.
"Just don't look," an authority figure who wished to remain anonymous said.
Large waves from the volcanic eruption off Tonga toppled a tanker carrying 6,000 barrels of oil off the coast of Peru.
That's a massive spill which authorities spin as being under control just one week later, which seems unlikely according to more reliable sources. In this post truth era, the most reliable sources are the fish.
Sources say they have heard Whales now singing this verse in their well-renowned Whale Songs:
This is so interesting to me, how the collective energy somehow infuses us . . . this exact thought/action has come up not only for me in the last few weeks, but from almost all my close relationships and acquaintances, across the board. To the cleanse! :-)
Ok, explain, please - you're replying to one born into an era that couldn't conceive of texting, ergo, "tbh" is as undecipherable to me as Egyptian heiroglyphics! — Having "conversations" in this fashion is a bit like following Alice down the rabbit hole for me: I have no idea how, or if, this continues but I have to say - and I feel shy saying it, I feel like kids walking into the first day at a new school and having someone actually say "Hi", realizing that they have been holding their breath waiting, hoping to feel safe.
Ok Charles I’m in , can’t think of a better way to start ‘ inter being ‘ . I will spend the time just meditating on being in community with everyone here and you . Wow I look forward to it as much as I feel the pain of cold turkey . Ok I guess we start right now let’s see you when you email the end . I teach a meditation class and nothing better or worse than not having a boundary to focus on . Peace Charles 👍
Hearing this from you is some of the most refreshing “news” I’ve heard in a long time. I have also recently put the pipe down and began picking up my Permaculture practices. It feels really good to be back on a path of action and living in the process of regeneration.
October, 2020, I deleted all social media except for telegram. I was doing a lot activism between 2019-2020, and I literally started dreaming in grey. Before October, I was driven to educate people by sharing information in an effort to prevent what has presently arrived.
Being an activist was nothing new by any means, but in the current world, I had to more thoughtfully examine my role in effecting change. How effective was I , vs., how much energy am I putting out? The old way, was destroying my well being.
It took three months to detox from technology and start dreaming in color again. My anxiety levels lowered and I reconnected to my spiritual life.
Now, I stay abreast of events - but not daily and not too much. A little can be quite potent!! I share what’s relevant and necessary to the lives of those who align with my perspective on current events, but no longer try to educate those who don’t, beyond what directly effects my life.
It’s pointless. I don’t know if there’s hope for those who still can’t see what is right before their eyes. Bizarre, but here we are.
I’d like to add, Charles, your essays are amazing. Thank you.
Doing it. I do this every couple of weeks because I've had absolutely enough of the bullshit news. I don't even read mainstream news, just the headlines are enough to make me throw up. But even so much of the alternative news is contaminated and full of fear mongering.
Right now I look once or twice every couple of days at mainstream and read substack or twitter once or twice every day. That’s it. Much better. Things are moving fast right now. It’s history unfolding before our eyes. It’s fascinating and addictive - so taking a break is good. It’s important to be in balance.
Jan 17, 2022·edited Jan 18, 2022Liked by Charles Eisenstein
I'm in-and glad to know others too will be fasting! I've been trying to "fast" from the constant barrage of breaking news for the past two weeks with much difficulty. Family members are immersed and eager to share! I'll take this opportunity to THANK YOU for your gift of seeing and writing! Your many essays keep my mind open and engaged! Much gratitude for the "And the Music Played the Band" mini film. I've shared with many! We all need to select the pause button and look hard at humanity. I keep thinking about our universe, and how no space seems untouched by man's mark. Warmly, Debra
Cool. I'll join you because necessary, true and....geese. While reading these words: "huge flock of geese calling exuberantly as they flew south" precisely then A HUGE FLOCK OF GEESE CALLING EXUBERANTLY AS THEY FLEW EAST :-) flew over my house. Starting at the first word of the sentence and I didnt hear them anymore when the last word was read. I love a good old synchronicity. Enjoy the newsless live!
Wow! so cool.
I had a dream last night in which a snake put her very long tongue up my nostrils. It healed my nearsightedness. I didn’t need glasses anymore and could see clearly. The dream echoes your essay and my feeling that we must return to the most credible source of knowing out there - the breath and our connectivity to the Devine. Any other knowledge and information is secondary. We must allow our nervous system to catch up with the times. Otherwise, no snake, god or guru will be able to heal us. We won’t even recognise the snake when it comes with her offerings. We won’t even recognise who we have become.
In one of my dreams last night my eyes were so dry and sore I could hardly see. A friend asked why and I said, oh it’s just my ‘stupid’ eyes, but there might be something deeper.
Try christopher's eye drops
Thanks- I do actually have dry sore eyes but not as bad as in my dream. Great herbs. Not sure about the cayenne pepper and alcohol base - it says it stings at first. Ingredients: Bayberry Bark, Eyebright Herb, Golden Seal Root, Red Raspberry Leaf & Cayenne Pepper in a base of pure grain alcohol.
Yes it stings, actually you need to dilute it in water and use as an eyewash.
Other options which are cheaper and may be as effective: 40% dmso in water.. Or even cheaper, your own fresh urine.
I have personally used urine and 40% dmso on my eyes with great benefit.
Wow, this guy offers us something so profound, and you all went off the deepend and starting chatting about eye drops, really lol
I think along with this we need a Covid Addicts Anonymous 😂 . It doesn’t matter whether you’re afraid of COVID or the NWO there is great potential to become addicted to either news feed in my opinion. And while many of us believe we are on “the right side” it is still very consuming and personally has been effecting my health negatively. I currently live in Massachusetts where many towns and cities are implementing vax passports so I am somewhat torn between taking action with local freedom groups and taking control of my health. Ultimately, I believe we need to love and care for ourselves before we can give others our best. With that being said, I will join the fast 💪🏼
" It doesn’t matter whether you’re afraid of COVID or the NWO there is great potential to become addicted to either news feed in my opinion."
That's a great point. I was thinking about that yesterday, how the end result either way is a whole lot of fear over something we don't have much control over. I've discovered it's healthier for me to research the history behind the NWO plans than it is to stay plugged in to every bit of news that drops about it. A way of staying informed that doesn't have that same creeping sense of panic to it.
I lived in Amherst for years… I can only imagine the support for this narrative among the residents there.
So True. IMO it’s important to be intentional with what we lend our consciousness to as thoughts become things. Different opinions on the content, this iteration of the human drama can be of the same vibration.
I have been on a news fast for upwards of 3 years. I am glad common sense is reaching others!
I also don't use "smart phone" technology. I only had a smart phone for 4 years of my life, and was consistently aware of its detrimental effects on my mental health.
I have tried leading/offering Digital Detox retreats (not just from news, but limiting all digital technology stimulous to less than 1 hour /day.) I have not been successful at attracting people to these retreats.
So, I just isolate myself in my gardening and let the world be.
Yes, Charles, I am on-board with your News Fast.
I have dumbphone. It used to be a smartphone but it has become senile.
Counterpoint: If news articles read like this, we wouldn't need to fast.
My degree in Journalism notwithstanding from U Iowa, here's how I'd write this story:
♪ 6,000 barrels of oil in the ocean
6,000 barrels of oil
You topple a tanker, another one topples.... ♪
Ah, who cares. Don't look down. Or up.
"Just don't look," an authority figure who wished to remain anonymous said.
Large waves from the volcanic eruption off Tonga toppled a tanker carrying 6,000 barrels of oil off the coast of Peru.
That's a massive spill which authorities spin as being under control just one week later, which seems unlikely according to more reliable sources. In this post truth era, the most reliable sources are the fish.
Sources say they have heard Whales now singing this verse in their well-renowned Whale Songs:
♪ 5,999 barrels of oil in the ocean.... ♪
https://weather.com/science/environment/video/tonga-eruption-caused-large-oil-spill-in-peru
I only have a flip phone for emergency calls.
Me, too. Always have to explain that texting doesn't work with me.
This is so interesting to me, how the collective energy somehow infuses us . . . this exact thought/action has come up not only for me in the last few weeks, but from almost all my close relationships and acquaintances, across the board. To the cleanse! :-)
Same here
I find myself scrolling through these comments - social media is sneaky🤔
Yes, but these are lovely comments.
Perfect timing. Thank you. I'm in.
Synchronicity: I am starting Lee Harris's Rebirth-2022 program tomorrow and a news fast feels like the perfect complement.
See you there Patsy *!* this feels a bit synchronous since I decided to respond (have not in months) and then decided to review other's comments!!
Ha! Synchronicity is my great joy these days. "See" you later ~
Ok, explain, please - you're replying to one born into an era that couldn't conceive of texting, ergo, "tbh" is as undecipherable to me as Egyptian heiroglyphics! — Having "conversations" in this fashion is a bit like following Alice down the rabbit hole for me: I have no idea how, or if, this continues but I have to say - and I feel shy saying it, I feel like kids walking into the first day at a new school and having someone actually say "Hi", realizing that they have been holding their breath waiting, hoping to feel safe.
I've read your post and this quote half an hour apart. Broader in scope but on the mark:
"I would never have conceived my theory, let alone have
made a great effort to verify it, if I had been more
familiar with major developments in physics that were
taking place. Moreover, my initial ignorance of the
powerful, false objections that were raised against my
ideas protected those ideas from being nipped in the bud.”
–
Michael Polanyi
(1963), on a major contribution to physics
after S. Borgatti, accessed at: http://www.analytictech.com/mb109/slides/networks.pdf
Awesome, Yes we’re co-creating...
Ok Charles I’m in , can’t think of a better way to start ‘ inter being ‘ . I will spend the time just meditating on being in community with everyone here and you . Wow I look forward to it as much as I feel the pain of cold turkey . Ok I guess we start right now let’s see you when you email the end . I teach a meditation class and nothing better or worse than not having a boundary to focus on . Peace Charles 👍
Hearing this from you is some of the most refreshing “news” I’ve heard in a long time. I have also recently put the pipe down and began picking up my Permaculture practices. It feels really good to be back on a path of action and living in the process of regeneration.
October, 2020, I deleted all social media except for telegram. I was doing a lot activism between 2019-2020, and I literally started dreaming in grey. Before October, I was driven to educate people by sharing information in an effort to prevent what has presently arrived.
Being an activist was nothing new by any means, but in the current world, I had to more thoughtfully examine my role in effecting change. How effective was I , vs., how much energy am I putting out? The old way, was destroying my well being.
It took three months to detox from technology and start dreaming in color again. My anxiety levels lowered and I reconnected to my spiritual life.
Now, I stay abreast of events - but not daily and not too much. A little can be quite potent!! I share what’s relevant and necessary to the lives of those who align with my perspective on current events, but no longer try to educate those who don’t, beyond what directly effects my life.
It’s pointless. I don’t know if there’s hope for those who still can’t see what is right before their eyes. Bizarre, but here we are.
I’d like to add, Charles, your essays are amazing. Thank you.
Doing it. I do this every couple of weeks because I've had absolutely enough of the bullshit news. I don't even read mainstream news, just the headlines are enough to make me throw up. But even so much of the alternative news is contaminated and full of fear mongering.
Right now I look once or twice every couple of days at mainstream and read substack or twitter once or twice every day. That’s it. Much better. Things are moving fast right now. It’s history unfolding before our eyes. It’s fascinating and addictive - so taking a break is good. It’s important to be in balance.
I'm in-and glad to know others too will be fasting! I've been trying to "fast" from the constant barrage of breaking news for the past two weeks with much difficulty. Family members are immersed and eager to share! I'll take this opportunity to THANK YOU for your gift of seeing and writing! Your many essays keep my mind open and engaged! Much gratitude for the "And the Music Played the Band" mini film. I've shared with many! We all need to select the pause button and look hard at humanity. I keep thinking about our universe, and how no space seems untouched by man's mark. Warmly, Debra
I started my news fast last night.
My partner encouraged me to write a Haiku poem about it:
“Time for a news fast
Decluttering mind and soul
No news is good news “