Quality over quantity in our nature context is a valuable insight. It's not about the distance covered but the depth of connection. Those magical moments paints a vivid picture of the profound joy nature brings— breathing in fresh air, feeling the wind, and immersing our senses in the natural world. I look forward to your future posts on the importance of intimate connections with nature.
Thank you so much, Winston. This makes my heart sing and you are exactly right, Nature brings the most magical moments to our lives and even a fleeting connection can bring happiness to our day. I have just finished writing my next post, it's very long and hopefully as insightful. It's lovely to meet you and see you again soon.
That great, thank you,James. You will love the book, my favourite is his chapter abouth the spider. Great to connect and wishing you well in Redwood Forest.
History never repeats itself . . . Time is linear, a circle is a line, we use a circular clock to measure time, or a sundial that measures the rotation of the earth before the learned machinations of springs and gears . . .
. . . If you draw a circle with x=cos(t) and y=sin(t) and pull it evenly in z-direction, you get a spatial spiral called a cylindrical spiral or helix.
The idea that history repeats is in itself wholly illogical, but it serves a propaganda purpose to its users . . . meaning . . . you can’t go back to older cultural ways of doing things because that makes you a sinner, a nazi, or some kind of pagan devil.
The older pagan sexual mores were much more conducive to the health of Nordic-Scandinavian societies, and much more supportive of women than those of the Jewish god Yahweh, the locust master, the one who drowned the world and demanded a witch be burned alive, or an adulteress be stoned to death . . .
Monogamy is an unnatural order created by Zionist churchmen to attach vicarious liabilities in the secular law, to control monarchial successions, as well as to establish ecclesiastic control over white female procreativity and individual white male posterity . . . All men are born of a woman, married or not.
All this destructive Jewish propaganda in Hollywood and destructive Jewish religious practices brought to the West via Christianity is born from their desire to destroy the white race.
[8] Fourthly, the giving to their priests (which is no more in the New Testament but presbyters, that is, elders) the name of sacerdotes, that is, sacrificers, which was the title of the civil sovereign, and his public ministers, amongst the Jews, whilst God was their king. Also, the making the Lord's Supper a sacrifice serveth to make the people believe the Pope hath the same power over all Christians that Moses and Aaron had over the Jews; that is to say, all power, both civil and ecclesiastical, as the high priest then had.
[9] Fifthly, the teaching that matrimony is a sacrament giveth to the clergy the judging of the lawfulness of marriages; and thereby, of what children are legitimate; and consequently, of the right of succession to hereditary kingdoms.
[10] Sixthly, the denial of marriage to priests serveth to assure this power of the Pope over kings. For if a king be a priest, he cannot marry and transmit his kingdom to his posterity; if he be not a priest, then the Pope pretendeth this authority ecclesiastical over him, and over his people.
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Hobbes, Thomas. Leviathan: with selected variants from the Latin edition of 1668. Ed. Edwin Curley. Indianapolis: Hackett, 1994 . . . Part IV. Of the Kingdom of Darkness . . . Chap. xlvii. Of the Benefit that proceedeth from such Darkness, and to Whom it Accrueth . . . https://cwspangle.substack.com/p/leviathan-part-iv-of-the-kingdom
what i would like to know, what's considered being in nature? is being in a park in a downtown area considered nature? if someone has created a zen garden in their backyard considered being in nature? Or does one need to escape to the redwoods where there's no signs of human life other then the vehicle that got them there. i find solice in the walking trails in the foothills around where i live, even though i can see the traffic and hear the roar on parts of my walk. thanks for sharing.
Being in Nature can be anywhere at all where wild or natural things grow. That could be inside for those who are housebound - tending a few houseplants or observing Daddy Long Legs skitting across the ceiling - these are simple ways we can connect with Nature every day. Urban places could be parks, pathways or even verges where wild flowers grow. If you have access to walking trails even better, walking in Nature - and being present - is possibly the best way and will always makes you feel better.
It's all about how we connect which means noticing, observing, touching, listening and generally appreciating the beauty and ingenuity of Nature around us.
I read a book recently that started with the words 'I'm lying, as you do, on the pavement ... to watch a butterfly that had settled there.' and I was immediately impressed. This is exactly what I mean and such experiences can carry us through on even the darkest of days. The book is called 'IntoThe Tangled Bank' by Lev Parikian and I highly recommend it.
I'm on the app so may have lost the thread. I will write a post at some point about 'Urban Nature' ... you can find Nature's treasures in the most unlikely places. 🌿
Anything that is good for children’s growth and development is good for an adult! I can see such an improvement in my children’s behavior and sleep when we prioritize getting outside for a decent amount of time. Great post!
That's so good to know and kudos to you for introducing your children to Nature. I thank my parents everyday for doing so at a very early age, it has helped me throughout my life and your little ones will thank you too. It's lovely to meet you, your comment is greatly appreciated.
I love this! I do the 1000 Hours Outside Challenge each year... never get that many but I try! Outdoors is nature... remember to look up while walking around the block. Happy Hour on the patio is outside too! 😁Thank yju so much, Sue...for these details and suggestions. Love that you’ve put in the research too. Saving, sharing and subscribing!
Thank you so much, Joan, I am delighted it resonated with you and sound like you are already well connected to Nature which is golden. I have just finished writing my next article for Wednesday - it's a long one so you might like to find a quiet place in Nature to absorb it all. Lovely to meet you and I look foward to this new hourney.
Thanks for the well worded reminder about meditating. Dartmoor is SO cool looking, great pics in your link. It reminds me of the northeast corner of Washington state, called the badlands IIRC. Less man made influences though. That area is suspected to be the rsult of sudden glacial melting and massive destruction as the water flowed about and out to sea.
You are so welcome, Antila, thank you! I am delighted it hit a chord for you. Dartmoor is incredible although unnaturally barren due to a practice called 'swaling' where the landowners burn swathes of land every year for grazing sheep and grouse shooting. This damages the soil, affects hydrology, incinerates wildlife and simplifies ecosystems so that nothing of any substance can grow. I still feel blessed to have such a wilderness on my doorstep. It provides a beautiful open space for long walks even though, sadly, wild camping and wild swimming are no longer allowed.
Beautiful article about how important it is to be out in Nature with a capital N. Unfortunately the only forests I have time to see are forests of skyscrapers in the city. But I can always do some grounding on my lawn for starts.
Thank you so much, your lawn is the best place to be! Nature does do cities and can be found in the most unlikely places. I highly recommend 'A Spell in the Wild' by Alice Tarbuck for inspiration. 💚🌿🍀
Please disregard some of the rubbish I think I posted below - I think I confused you with somebody else....anyhow - this site seems like a fine idea - nature prefers quality and merit matters is what I think....so sorry...
No need to apologise by any means. You are so welcome here and I am always happy to exchange ideas. Thank you for your kind comments and I am working hard to keep up the flow. See you again next week!
Oh, and as for the number 13 I think we discussed, but not sure, so just ignore this if I'm off-base, but I think the idea is an "odd" number - frankly the #13 seems a bit to complicated and "high" to me - in nature I suspect the #5 is preferable. As long as the court is fair of course.
But - in my defense - let me say - this is the 5th post - so consider that or not....
Bottom line really is both Common and Natural Law supersede statutes made in conflict with underlying origins formed in Common and Natural Law - as expressed in the Constitution which truly did not support overabundant federal authority as is in place today - go figure I reckon...
Yes, I found out about the elusive No 13. Apparently, it comes from an ancient right set down by Alfred the Great, would you believe. This is also upheld by judges whereby 13 judges are required for appeals, even though they don't have to all be present in court. There can be up to 23 jurers and there must be over 12 to establish law as a result of evidence presented in a Sui Juris court.
There is no way AI is smarter than humans or able to translate properly and semantics matter - we need "better communication" nowadays I suspect you would concur.
I like that word/concept...."Sui Juris"....you are kind Sue, but sometimes I can be "mean"....not in a bad way necessarily I don't think, but well "in my defense" (ha, ha) the "meanness" is sometimes well informed, but I've learned lately that often getting caught up or "subsumed" in online arguments or debates one way or the other..........oh forget it, but sometimes it just leads nowhere and is "net-negative" for all involved. So, I've tried to improve my discourse online over the years - tis an ongoing effort, but I've met so many fine folks "on the web" and amazingly some I've had discourse with more than 15 years ago - I still see them around - all over the place! We must have common interest I reckon.
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The best way to communicate (hands down) is face-to-face! I put myself up against anybody in a fair debate and if I lose, then all that means is I learned something - I advocate for "getting across the table" and hashing it out as adults.
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I find the "whole 13 thing" you've dug into sort of fascinating and I recall reading a bit about Alfred 10 years ago or so --- (when I had my last job sometimes I was so "bored with it" I would just read the Wikipedia daily entries and see where it took me.....Wikipedia obviously has some bias, but still - this was a good way to get some broad knowledge - it also led to some good "rabbit holes" and I still got all my work done as required).
Bottom line I just think five (5) is a "better" number......and for jurors - I would put the minimum at 7 for the sake of expediency. I think I could argue that your research does confirm that the number was formed as part of "Common Law" - and common law seems to me is not set in stone, but evolves. Maybe that is the difference in a way versus "Natural Law", which one could argue simply "is".
See you around and you have made a fine splash upon SubStack no doubt and I look forward to reading your future thoughts and ideas.
I wondered where your comments were, Ken, and found you here! You don't come across as a 'mean fella' at all, you are most gracious and I am very glad to know you.
Quality over quantity in our nature context is a valuable insight. It's not about the distance covered but the depth of connection. Those magical moments paints a vivid picture of the profound joy nature brings— breathing in fresh air, feeling the wind, and immersing our senses in the natural world. I look forward to your future posts on the importance of intimate connections with nature.
Thank you so much, Winston. This makes my heart sing and you are exactly right, Nature brings the most magical moments to our lives and even a fleeting connection can bring happiness to our day. I have just finished writing my next post, it's very long and hopefully as insightful. It's lovely to meet you and see you again soon.
great answer. thank you and i'll checkout Lev P's book sounds like a winner winner Redwood Forest Dinner.
That great, thank you,James. You will love the book, my favourite is his chapter abouth the spider. Great to connect and wishing you well in Redwood Forest.
History never repeats itself . . . Time is linear, a circle is a line, we use a circular clock to measure time, or a sundial that measures the rotation of the earth before the learned machinations of springs and gears . . .
. . . If you draw a circle with x=cos(t) and y=sin(t) and pull it evenly in z-direction, you get a spatial spiral called a cylindrical spiral or helix.
The idea that history repeats is in itself wholly illogical, but it serves a propaganda purpose to its users . . . meaning . . . you can’t go back to older cultural ways of doing things because that makes you a sinner, a nazi, or some kind of pagan devil.
The older pagan sexual mores were much more conducive to the health of Nordic-Scandinavian societies, and much more supportive of women than those of the Jewish god Yahweh, the locust master, the one who drowned the world and demanded a witch be burned alive, or an adulteress be stoned to death . . .
Monogamy is an unnatural order created by Zionist churchmen to attach vicarious liabilities in the secular law, to control monarchial successions, as well as to establish ecclesiastic control over white female procreativity and individual white male posterity . . . All men are born of a woman, married or not.
All this destructive Jewish propaganda in Hollywood and destructive Jewish religious practices brought to the West via Christianity is born from their desire to destroy the white race.
https://cwspangle.substack.com/i/138320669/heinrich-himmler-on-how-bolshevik-christianity-spreads-homosexuality-and-hatred-of-women
[8] Fourthly, the giving to their priests (which is no more in the New Testament but presbyters, that is, elders) the name of sacerdotes, that is, sacrificers, which was the title of the civil sovereign, and his public ministers, amongst the Jews, whilst God was their king. Also, the making the Lord's Supper a sacrifice serveth to make the people believe the Pope hath the same power over all Christians that Moses and Aaron had over the Jews; that is to say, all power, both civil and ecclesiastical, as the high priest then had.
[9] Fifthly, the teaching that matrimony is a sacrament giveth to the clergy the judging of the lawfulness of marriages; and thereby, of what children are legitimate; and consequently, of the right of succession to hereditary kingdoms.
[10] Sixthly, the denial of marriage to priests serveth to assure this power of the Pope over kings. For if a king be a priest, he cannot marry and transmit his kingdom to his posterity; if he be not a priest, then the Pope pretendeth this authority ecclesiastical over him, and over his people.
-
Hobbes, Thomas. Leviathan: with selected variants from the Latin edition of 1668. Ed. Edwin Curley. Indianapolis: Hackett, 1994 . . . Part IV. Of the Kingdom of Darkness . . . Chap. xlvii. Of the Benefit that proceedeth from such Darkness, and to Whom it Accrueth . . . https://cwspangle.substack.com/p/leviathan-part-iv-of-the-kingdom
what i would like to know, what's considered being in nature? is being in a park in a downtown area considered nature? if someone has created a zen garden in their backyard considered being in nature? Or does one need to escape to the redwoods where there's no signs of human life other then the vehicle that got them there. i find solice in the walking trails in the foothills around where i live, even though i can see the traffic and hear the roar on parts of my walk. thanks for sharing.
Hi James,
Thank you for asking, it's a great question!
Being in Nature can be anywhere at all where wild or natural things grow. That could be inside for those who are housebound - tending a few houseplants or observing Daddy Long Legs skitting across the ceiling - these are simple ways we can connect with Nature every day. Urban places could be parks, pathways or even verges where wild flowers grow. If you have access to walking trails even better, walking in Nature - and being present - is possibly the best way and will always makes you feel better.
It's all about how we connect which means noticing, observing, touching, listening and generally appreciating the beauty and ingenuity of Nature around us.
I read a book recently that started with the words 'I'm lying, as you do, on the pavement ... to watch a butterfly that had settled there.' and I was immediately impressed. This is exactly what I mean and such experiences can carry us through on even the darkest of days. The book is called 'IntoThe Tangled Bank' by Lev Parikian and I highly recommend it.
Working in the city, that’s the question I was going to ask.
I'm on the app so may have lost the thread. I will write a post at some point about 'Urban Nature' ... you can find Nature's treasures in the most unlikely places. 🌿
Anything that is good for children’s growth and development is good for an adult! I can see such an improvement in my children’s behavior and sleep when we prioritize getting outside for a decent amount of time. Great post!
That's so good to know and kudos to you for introducing your children to Nature. I thank my parents everyday for doing so at a very early age, it has helped me throughout my life and your little ones will thank you too. It's lovely to meet you, your comment is greatly appreciated.
I love this! I do the 1000 Hours Outside Challenge each year... never get that many but I try! Outdoors is nature... remember to look up while walking around the block. Happy Hour on the patio is outside too! 😁Thank yju so much, Sue...for these details and suggestions. Love that you’ve put in the research too. Saving, sharing and subscribing!
Thank you so much, Joan, I am delighted it resonated with you and sound like you are already well connected to Nature which is golden. I have just finished writing my next article for Wednesday - it's a long one so you might like to find a quiet place in Nature to absorb it all. Lovely to meet you and I look foward to this new hourney.
Thanks for the well worded reminder about meditating. Dartmoor is SO cool looking, great pics in your link. It reminds me of the northeast corner of Washington state, called the badlands IIRC. Less man made influences though. That area is suspected to be the rsult of sudden glacial melting and massive destruction as the water flowed about and out to sea.
You are so welcome, Antila, thank you! I am delighted it hit a chord for you. Dartmoor is incredible although unnaturally barren due to a practice called 'swaling' where the landowners burn swathes of land every year for grazing sheep and grouse shooting. This damages the soil, affects hydrology, incinerates wildlife and simplifies ecosystems so that nothing of any substance can grow. I still feel blessed to have such a wilderness on my doorstep. It provides a beautiful open space for long walks even though, sadly, wild camping and wild swimming are no longer allowed.
Beautiful article about how important it is to be out in Nature with a capital N. Unfortunately the only forests I have time to see are forests of skyscrapers in the city. But I can always do some grounding on my lawn for starts.
Thank you so much, your lawn is the best place to be! Nature does do cities and can be found in the most unlikely places. I highly recommend 'A Spell in the Wild' by Alice Tarbuck for inspiration. 💚🌿🍀
Please disregard some of the rubbish I think I posted below - I think I confused you with somebody else....anyhow - this site seems like a fine idea - nature prefers quality and merit matters is what I think....so sorry...
No need to apologise by any means. You are so welcome here and I am always happy to exchange ideas. Thank you for your kind comments and I am working hard to keep up the flow. See you again next week!
Oh, and as for the number 13 I think we discussed, but not sure, so just ignore this if I'm off-base, but I think the idea is an "odd" number - frankly the #13 seems a bit to complicated and "high" to me - in nature I suspect the #5 is preferable. As long as the court is fair of course.
But - in my defense - let me say - this is the 5th post - so consider that or not....
Bottom line really is both Common and Natural Law supersede statutes made in conflict with underlying origins formed in Common and Natural Law - as expressed in the Constitution which truly did not support overabundant federal authority as is in place today - go figure I reckon...
Yes, I found out about the elusive No 13. Apparently, it comes from an ancient right set down by Alfred the Great, would you believe. This is also upheld by judges whereby 13 judges are required for appeals, even though they don't have to all be present in court. There can be up to 23 jurers and there must be over 12 to establish law as a result of evidence presented in a Sui Juris court.
ps - in context that is:
hash - transitive verb definition #2
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to talk about : REVIEW —often used with over or out
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https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hash
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There is no way AI is smarter than humans or able to translate properly and semantics matter - we need "better communication" nowadays I suspect you would concur.
I like that word/concept...."Sui Juris"....you are kind Sue, but sometimes I can be "mean"....not in a bad way necessarily I don't think, but well "in my defense" (ha, ha) the "meanness" is sometimes well informed, but I've learned lately that often getting caught up or "subsumed" in online arguments or debates one way or the other..........oh forget it, but sometimes it just leads nowhere and is "net-negative" for all involved. So, I've tried to improve my discourse online over the years - tis an ongoing effort, but I've met so many fine folks "on the web" and amazingly some I've had discourse with more than 15 years ago - I still see them around - all over the place! We must have common interest I reckon.
~
The best way to communicate (hands down) is face-to-face! I put myself up against anybody in a fair debate and if I lose, then all that means is I learned something - I advocate for "getting across the table" and hashing it out as adults.
~
I find the "whole 13 thing" you've dug into sort of fascinating and I recall reading a bit about Alfred 10 years ago or so --- (when I had my last job sometimes I was so "bored with it" I would just read the Wikipedia daily entries and see where it took me.....Wikipedia obviously has some bias, but still - this was a good way to get some broad knowledge - it also led to some good "rabbit holes" and I still got all my work done as required).
Bottom line I just think five (5) is a "better" number......and for jurors - I would put the minimum at 7 for the sake of expediency. I think I could argue that your research does confirm that the number was formed as part of "Common Law" - and common law seems to me is not set in stone, but evolves. Maybe that is the difference in a way versus "Natural Law", which one could argue simply "is".
See you around and you have made a fine splash upon SubStack no doubt and I look forward to reading your future thoughts and ideas.
Thanks and Warm Regards,
Ken
Checking it out - it was good talking to you today!
I'm kind of a mean fella some might think - but not really - I don't think so.
It was a pleasure meeting you today and nothing better than natural law!
BK
I wondered where your comments were, Ken, and found you here! You don't come across as a 'mean fella' at all, you are most gracious and I am very glad to know you.