Dennys Global Politics: Obama Statements and Releases: Veto Message to the Senate: S. 1, Keystone XL Pipeline Approval Act

President Barack Obama meets with John Podesta, Counselor to the President, in the Oval Office, Jan. 29, 2015. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

Dennys Global Politics: Obama Statements and Releases: Veto Message to the Senate: S. 1, Keystone XL Pipeline Approval Act: From Denny:  President Obama's only veto in five years.  He vetoed it citing America's national security.  Actually, it was a clever political move to box in the Republicans.  It's easy for them to be against any and all things environmental, even financial burdens on the taxpayers - but national security?  Nope.  Not in an election cycle when the Republicans are hoping to take back the White House.  To go against a presidential decision about national security would be political suicide.

Besides, Americans have nothing to gain by giving a foreign country and their Big Oil easy profits but with no liabilities.  If there would an accident or an act of terrorism it's the American people who would be on the hook financially, not to mention a very toxic clean-up as tar sands oil is exceedingly toxic unlike normal crude oil.  Good move, Mr. President!...

A Truth Journal: XL Keystone Pipeline: Why Should America Take All The Risks and No Benefits?

XL Pipeline Protest (Photo credit: Talk Radio News Service)

A Truth Journal: XL Keystone Pipeline: Why Should America Take All The Risks and No Benefits?: From Denny:  Once again greedy Big Business seeks to hang the American taxpayers with all the liabilities - while they make billions in profits, free to walk away when it goes bad.

The XL Keystone Pipeline is a huge boondoggle that comes out of Canada.  Apparently, the Canadian firm, TransCanada, along with some American energy partners sum up their business mantra in one chant, "Let the Americans pay for it!"

Our State Department has been on a fool's errand writing up a study on the impact on America's environment, concluding it would not be a problem, in order to act like they are satisfying the environment folks.  As usual, everyone rivets their focus upon the distraction, taking their eye off the obvious.

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Video: Overview of Reiki (or Yoga) Chakras

From Denny: This is a simple introduction overview of the chakras (energy centers of the body), where they are located and how they operate, even what color is associated with this spiritual energy. Warning: the melodic soothing music is so relaxing you won't feel any stress as you learn something new! :) Enjoy!

Video: Excerpted from The Secret about Energy and Thought

From Denny: This is a good video explaining energy from the point of view of the physicist in a simple way. "The most potent form of energy is thought. It penetrates all space and all time." - John Assaraf

For the past twenty years or so the positive thought trend has opened the door to more advanced use of our thoughts to improve our lives. The reason the movie The Secret is so popular is that people are ready to begin studying the next level of spiritual development: discipling your thoughts to create a life of wholeness rather than distortion. Even the Kabbalah talks about this concept that takes a lifetime to master. Guess we had better get started as this might take a while! :) Enjoy the journey.

Positive Affirmations: 4 Ways To Programming Through Water

From Denny: Another positive affirmation follow up article from Evelyn Lim over at Attraction Mind Map where she discusses how to use the medium of water and thought merged to carry messages of positive affirmations.

On the surface it sounds odd. But the more you think about it, with our bodies being 70% water, maybe there is more to this. The concept of magic like in the Harry Potter series basically comes from how we choose to use - and extend - our mental, emotional, spiritual will and intent. Every day researchers in neuroscience are discovering new ways to best use and tap into the power of our minds. This is just another example of how to employ our conscious mind to get in union with our eternal mind to bring about awesome and positive changes in our lives.

Here's an excerpt from her fascinating article:

"In the Advanced Silva Class last weekend, we learned about how to program ourselves for positive changes with water. Having just written an article on 7 jazzy ideas to making affirmations fun, I thought it will be nice to add to this list with the Glass of Water technique.

The use of water for healing is nothing new. For instance, in churches, for centuries, blessings of water have often done for the purpose of baptism or for the blessing of persons, places or things. In the Advanced Silva class, we were taught that programming through water could be used for just about anything that you wish for. As such, I am going to propose, with the writing of my article today, the use of water to carry messages of affirmations on success, health, relationships, love, happiness and abundance, to every single cell of our body."

A Guide to Chakra Healing

A Guide to Chakra Healing:

"Chakras, or wheels or discs, are the center of activity within the body, the gateway to the aura, absorbing and transmitting energy back into the environment around us. This continual flow of energy affects one's physical and mental well being and can be absorbed from absolutely everything within our environment.

According to ancient writings on the subject, there are a total of 88,000 different chakras that cover the entire body, with the majority of them being miniscule as well as insignificant. However, there are forty chakras that do have a significant purpose and are located within the hands, fingertips, feet, and shoulder areas.

The most important chakras of all are the seven main ones located along the body's central line, or the top of the head to the base of the spine. All of the chakras are in constant motion, vibrating and rotating in response to energy."

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From Denny: More in-depth article about chakras, more details, fascinating! Most articles about chakras either give descriptions of each chakra or discuss how to meditate upon each one. This article takes it a step further and describes the healing benefit from those meditations. Just click on the title link to take you to the rest of the article.

Wonderful Stress Relief Exercises

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From Denny: From Prevention Magazine comes Prevention TV and videos on QiGong.

Learn right away from Prevention fitness director Michele Stanten! Here are easy QiGong exercises to boost your energy and help manage stress.

There are those occasional ads to view. However, these videos are a much better production and sound quality than you find at YouTube – and free! Just click on the title link.