Friday, June 23, 2017

On the ground in Valtellina and Italian/Lombard-speaking Graubünden




Breathtaking Road Through Stelvio Pass (Eastern Alps), Italy-Switzerland-Italy.

KirillRealineVlasov

Check out the beauty of Italy and Switzerland! Stelvio Pass (Italian: Passo dello Stelvio; German: Stilfser Joch), located in Italy, at 2757 m (9045 feet) is the highest paved mountain pass in the Eastern Alps, and the second highest in the Alps. It is located on the border of Italy and Switzerland. More about Stelvio Pass read here https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stelvio_Pass

3D Streets https://www.google.ru/maps/@46.528717,10.453634,3a,75y,243.91h,104.65t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1snfA_iexCxRQd7o3pOQSxIw!2e0

Shot on GoPro Hero2.

Music - 'Cherry Blossom' by Stumbleine


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The Stelvio Pass is located in the Ortler Alps in the Valtellina (Bormio) and the South Tyrol.

Driving through the Alps: Tirano (Italy) - St. Moritz (Swiss) [Bernina Pass]

The Bernina Pass, Switzerland.

Some time back, I was walking past some outdoor tables in front of the deli in the Brisbane Village Shopping Center during lunch. I noticed several younger men who looked very Milanese--tall, in-shape, and sharply dressed--sitting at a table speaking Italian. I was in a hurry, but I thought it unfortunate that I couldn't communicate to them that I am Lombard; that my parents are from a largely Lombard community in Upper Michigan, that there was once a Lombard neighborhood in nearby San Rafael (one of about a dozen in the United States; there's still a Lombard club there), that there was once a Societa Lombarda of South San Francisco right nearby, or that the was a large migration of Swiss Italians (Ticinese-Lombards) locally at one time.

I guess that I am like many Americans who seek a connection to what feels like a long lost past. But I had to get going, but I looked back as I was getting into my car. I saw them sitting there with San Bruno Mountain in the background. From that angle, the mountains could have passed for the pre-Alps just north of Milan, Bergamo, or Brescia. Brisbane could almost pass for an Alpine village when viewed from an eastern angle. In any case, 150 years ago all of our ancestors were in one place; all speaking a dialect of the Lombard language, and not at all strangers... but now living somewhere in the world, such as Rome, Paris, San Francisco, Melbourne, Montreal, Sao Paulo, or Buenos Aires.... the Milanese, the Bergamasks, the Brescians, the Camunians, the Ticinese, the Valtellinese, the Poschiavini (Bernina/Poschiavo) etc.


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The Bernina Express....

....between Tirano in the Valtellina to St. Moritz in Graubünden, Switzerland.










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Switzerland Tirano St Moritz

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The Bernina Express - Valtellina to Graubünden

Cab Ride. Switzerland. St.Moritz - Tirano

Bernina Express (HD)

As I was writing in the previous paragraph, 150 years ago our great(s)-grandparents were all in one place. When I was a kid in the stands at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, watching the 49ers play, Joe Montana was quarterback. Montana was from Monongahela, Pennsylvania; once a destination for immigrants from the Val Camonica... where Montana's paternal grandparents came from. My grandparents were from the Val Camonica, my parents from the Montreal River between Wisconsin and Upper Michigan. Very unbeknownst to me at the time, the Hall of Fame quarterback's grandparents or great grandparents could have known my grandparents or great grandparents... or some forefathers/foremothers during those many centuries. At the least, they could have communicated in the same Camunian dialect of the Lombard language.

A few weeks ago, I ran into a salesman from Milan. He was in San Francisco on business... leather jackets made in Milan. The company does business all over the world. He fit the gregarious stereotype... and I thought it was too bad that north San Mateo County no longer had any "Little Italy" (or "Little Genoa") to display.... and perhaps show some sort've cultural continuity. That pretty much disappeared in the 70s. Some people still spoke Italian in the 80s.

Some time ago I came across an Italian business woman at a car rental in downtown San Francisco. She was from Florence, about 6'1" and beautiful with long dark hair, big brown eyes, and ivory skin, probably in her 30s, and very well dressed. These Italians mentioned here are the kind've people who have given Italy respect the world over... the people of the north. Their accents were not the accents from some mafia movie... but well spoken English.. firm and with confidence. Many northern immigrants long ago, often from the Genoa area, took the same sea route whether headed for the cone of South America or northern California. From Genoa to one of the eastern ports of South America, around the southern tip and then northward to San Francisco. Now their descendants are strangers... lost in time. We are the same people.


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Bernina Express Tirano-St Moritz - 4K Seitenkameras - Top-Of.tv

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I feel closer to the northern stretches of the east Lombard Alps than I do to Brescia and the flatlands of the Po Valley. These scenes almost seem familiar to me, and I know that this is mostly perception; although there is a such thing as ancestral memory. One of the recent videos posted here explained this in detail. Any mountains at least have always felt like familiar territory to me. I have tremendous balance, even on steep ground. In my entire life I have only fallen once due to a rope that ripped apart.

One of these videos showed a farm at one of the train stops. Some of the scenery reminded me of the fifty mile drive along Highway 101 from San Francisco to Santa Rosa (it is also about the same distance from Brescia to Poschiavo). One can still see many farms and displays of rural life, ironically much of it developed by northern people (Genoese, Lucchesi, Piedmontese, Ticinese) long ago. The contrast between urban Milan, Bergamo, or Brescia, and the nearby Lombard Alps--reminds me locally of the contrast between urban San Jose and the Santa Cruz Mountains.

Sonoma County easily reminds one of the rolling hills and vineyards of Tuscany, while Lake County to the north looks much like one of the Lombard-Alpine lake regions. Just in general, California is much like Italy. If you could press down a giant cookie cutter in the shape of Italy, over California, it would resemble the basic natural terrain and weather of the peninsula. I like to call the region consisting of the three Brescian valleys (Val Camonica, Val Trompia and Val Sabbia), the province of Sondrio (Valtellina, Valchiavenna), the Bergamo Alps, and the few small Lombard regions of Graubünden as "the Valtellinese Hinterland."

Bernina Express from Tirano to St. Moritz

Trenino Bernina, Inverno, Tirano - St. Moritz - Full HD

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Thursday, June 22, 2017

Midsummer 2017

Carole Lombard


“The festival of the summer solstice speaks of love and light, of freedom and generosity of spirit. It is a beautiful time of year where vibrant flowers whisper to us with scented breath, forests and woodlands hang heavy in the summer’s heat and our souls become enchanted with midsummer magic.”

-- Carole Carlton, 'Mrs Darley's Pagan Whispers: A Celebration of Pagan Festivals, Sacred Days, Spirituality and Traditions of the Year'

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"Under Capitalism man exploits man; under Communism it is the other way around." -- Author unknown


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He Really Just Did That Dude Hops On An Ostrich And Takes Off

Golden Guns Media


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Taylor Mitchell 1990-2009

Up-and-coming 19 year old Canadian folk musician was tragically killed by coyotes or coywolves while hiking in 2009.

In memory of Taylor Mitchell: Clarity







Taylor Mitchell: "Shelter From The Storm"

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U.S. Olympic Hockey Star Hilary Knight

The Winter Olympics are not far off.... next February. This type of an image is not "sexy" by exact definition, but artistic.




































'U.S. Women’s National Hockey Team Star Hilary Knight Heats Up the Ice'

27-year-old USA Hockey player has her sights set on Olympic gold.



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One funny way to respond...

...either to discredit or aid in the humor of a comment in a message board. He's such a tragic figure; I don't know... I just find this meme intrinsically funny.


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Society Is Being Programmed By A Black Box

Truthstream Media

It Knows You Better Than You Know Yourself. Where do we go from here? Data has become the tail that wags the dog; and we are pets, not free individuals in this configuration. And things are growing Darker.


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Cambridge Analytica


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15 Things Poor People Do That The Rich Don't

Alux


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Earth-sized Planet Found Orbiting the Sun's Nearest Neighbor

SpaceRip

European astronomers have discovered a planet with about the mass of the Earth orbiting a star in the Alpha Centauri system — the nearest to Earth. It is also the lightest exoplanet ever discovered around a star like the Sun.

Alpha Centauri is one of the brightest stars in the southern skies and is the nearest stellar system to our Solar System — only 4.3 light-years away. It is actually a triple star — a system consisting of two stars similar to the Sun orbiting close to each other, designated Alpha Centauri A and B, and a more distant and faint red component known as Proxima Centauri. Since the nineteenth century astronomers have speculated about planets orbiting these bodies, the closest possible abodes for life beyond the Solar System, but searches of increasing precision had revealed nothing. Until now.

The European team detected the planet by picking up the tiny wobbles in the motion of the star Alpha Centauri B created by the gravitational pull of the orbiting planet. The effect is minute — it causes the star to move back and forth by no more than 51 centimeters per second (1.8 km/hour), about the speed of a baby crawling. This is the highest precision ever achieved using this method.

Alpha Centauri B is very similar to the Sun but slightly smaller and less bright. The newly discovered planet, with a mass of a little more than that of the Earth, is orbiting about six million kilometers away from the star, much closer than Mercury is to the Sun in the Solar System. The orbit of the other bright component of the double star, Alpha Centauri A, keeps it hundreds of times further away, but it would still be a very brilliant object in the planet's skies.

The first exoplanet around a Sun-like star was found by the same team back in 1995 and since then there have been more than 800 confirmed discoveries, but most are much bigger than the Earth, and many are as big as Jupiter. The challenge astronomers now face is to detect and characterize a planet of mass comparable to the Earth that is orbiting in the habitable zone around another star. The first step has now been taken.




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Taylor Mitchell (†19) - Don't know I got here

AllyMusicful

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Wednesday, June 14, 2017

The Secrets of soft Magick




Words Are Magic Spells and You're a Witch

QuasiLuminous

In the beginning was the word. You bring it from the imaginary (your head) then out your mouth and onto paper. You can Publish Your Magic and Weave reality without anyone liking it or not.

SuperLumiTV@gmail.com

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You are a BLACK Magician & Can't See it (Good, but I don't agree with the part about not consuming meat. The two exceptions being pork and shellfish, which are cancer-causing. Once in awhile I'll have bacon in a sandwich, or crab in a salad, but I think they're best avoided.)

The magic of words - what we speak is what we create: Andrew Bennett at TEDxTowsonU (This is for non-magickal pracitical application. Personal affirmations for life, business, goal setting, etc.)

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Magic and Magick

Magic is illusion for entertainment ("pulling a rabbit out've a hat"); while Magick is generally the use of the energies of the universe to affect change.

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Magick is Real

I am, by no means, an expert on magick; however I know a few simple helpful things. For starters, spoken words count! Words in the form of letters count as well, but not nearly as powerful as the spoken word. If you literally speak out loud, the universe listens. For example, if someone is causing you problems in life; you may ask for help to that universal energy source. What happens is that over the course of an unspecified amount of time--usually "months"--that problem person will challenge you with something in which you cannot back down! They will force you to take action, even if you don't want to.... even if that person is a genuine danger to you or your interests. This produces, at the least, a band-aid result. It may get them off your back for a time; but not a true solution. This is what happens, so don't bite off more than you can chew!

If you ask for a hundred million dollars, or to stop an advancing army, your request won't work. It's a battle of energies and fate. On reasonable requests, you will get an answer in the form of a channel opening up for you to act; and sometimes it's not voluntary. It depends what it is. If it's based only on your will to do something, then you may accept what the universe offers you... or not. You at least have a choice in the matter. If it's a battle of wills, then it can be a dangerous game. I would say that if it's just something that you wish to do in life, then it's okay to just do it with an open heart.

One rule on the problem-based endeavors--and relating to problem-people in particular--is to focus on the solution, not the problem. This shifts the energetic focus away from the negative person, for example, and directs it around them. If you keep affirming how much you hate them, then you just get more of that energy! There's an old concept in regards to dealing with negative people: I'm not going to fight you; I'm going to walk away from you. That's beautiful, but if that person is anchored in a position where they can keep hurting you.... then walking away does little good. However, if you focus on the solution, you may magickally be able to walk away from them.... a permanent solution.

Everything I have referred to is in regards to "White Magick." There are all sorts of problems with "Black Magick"... most often in the form of unintended consequences. The universe seems to favor "the good" so to speak... perhaps 2 to 1. It wants you to do "good," but it allows you free will. Even merely using the magick of the spoken word--"wishing bad on that person"--is bad for you.. energetically. Of course, sometimes in life you must fight; but this is different. Lastly, there's been a lot lately on the use of blood over intent ritual. This is not good either. It's a binding... a "deal." There should not be any problem with a reasonable request. It's not really "prayer." You may craft your spoken words with something specific in mind; as long as you have good intent. A candle may be used, but I believe that it's a bit too powerful in most cases; you want things to always go smoothly without a hint of desperation. The spoken word should be sufficient.

You may state how a negative person or force has been for you, but don't say that you hate them or wish bad on them. Again, focus on the solution. Several years ago--while taking my mother shopping in one of those urban locations that are a crossroads between gentrification and poverty--a desperate drug addicted young guy insulted my mother when he didn't get what he wanted. He wanted us to go to the cashier when checking out and try to use some card he had to get him some money... or some crazy thing like that. Awhile later, after dropping her off, I went back looking for him... without the issue of her being around standing in my way.

Although I can't prove it, in my mind's eye it was as though the Almother was in the sky pointing down at a police car for me. I approached the car, and they were very cordial. The two officers agreed to talk to him if he was around.... and low and behold, here he comes walking down the street. The police spoke to him, ran his name, and arrested him... as there was a warrant out for him. Now that was much better than taking a chance on going to jail myself, or perhaps some other worse problem which may have occurred. He cried as he was handcuffed, and I didn't feel a bit sorry for him; however, it may have just been what he needed at the time anyway.

Lastly, for all of those people who engage in self-depreciation comments--even for humors sake--may want to think twice about it. If someone is always saying something like "that's just my luck!" when something bad happens, or maybe something like "I'm such a...." or "I'm so..."... you get the idea. It's negative energy being directed at you. Self-affirming positive comments are good... energetically-speaking. If you have a health problem, say "I'm getting well now," or affirm out loud that you're going to do something. While there are no guarantees, it's helpful along with direct action to that cause. You may help someone else this this manner as well, although it probably won't be as powerful as for oneself. Getting someone to energetically help themselves would be best. It's about seizing opportunities; not about being given something. We all need access to the well, so to speak.
 




BLOOD OVER INTENT | Blood Magic Explained

JayDreamerZ

What makes blood so powerful in spells and blood magic? Why is blood used? While this is not a thorough examination, I would like to focus on some key concepts.

*Please watch this video, to have a better idea of what you're getting into before you consider joining the crowd. Some other points:

-most websites that endorse blood magic and rituals agree to use extreme caution and have a more complete understanding of the process before attempting.

-they also say blood spells are not to be taken lightly and cannot be undone.

-the will of the spirit is what gives power to an individual... The magic is in you already!

-the pain of blood letting can change the vibration of the individual. Enjoy the vid!

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BLOOD Over INTENT Ritual ... WARNING ...It IS A TRAP! The POWER of YOUR BLOOD (Good, but a bit repetitive)
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Wednesday, June 7, 2017

'Styxhexenhammer666 - Occult Rule: Are the Globalists Satanists?'




Styxhexenhammer666 - Occult Rule: Are the Globalists Satanists?

Red Ice TV

Styxhexenhammer666 is an occultist and author. He is also known for his YouTube videos, which cover a wide array of topics such as magic, gardening, and politics.

Styx joins us for a fascinating discussion on some of the more bizarre things that have come to light during the past election cycle. We discuss John Podesta, Marina Abramović, and spirit cooking. Styx dispels a number of misconceptions that many still harbor about the relationship between our ruling elite and the power of the occult. We then discuss Bohemian Grove, which, in Styx’s words, is nothing more than a playground for the rich to pretend that their obsession with power and money is actually making them happy. Styx argues that the elite may in fact intentionally give fuel to conspiracy theories, promoting the idea that they are diabolical overlords to intimidate the masses into inaction. The first hour also touches on fake news and geopolitics, giving ample consideration to the Chinese question.

In the members’ hour, we’ll dive deeper into esoteric topics, such as magic and the left hand path. Styx offers a brief history of magic, and reminds us that many things once thought to be magic are now considered science. We discuss the importance of self-transformation in the magical path; in particular, Styx stresses the need for self-control, arguing that a lack thereof will only lead one to be controlled by another person. Switching gears, we consider Aleister Crowley and the Ordo Templi Orientis, and whether or not this branch of occultism has any validity. This leads to an illuminating discussion on organized religion – in particular, the history, theology, and inconsistencies of the three Abrahamic faiths. The members’ hour also covers the difference between Lucifer and Satan, the ongoing Islamic invasion of Europe, and the power of memetics.

Guest's websites: https://youtube.com/Styxhexenhammer666Styxhexenhammer666 is an occultist and author. He is also known for his YouTube videos, which cover a wide array of topics such as magic, gardening, and politics.

Styx joins us for a fascinating discussion on some of the more bizarre things that have come to light during the past election cycle. We discuss John Podesta, Marina Abramović, and spirit cooking. Styx dispels a number of misconceptions that many still harbor about the relationship between our ruling elite and the power of the occult. We then discuss Bohemian Grove, which, in Styx’s words, is nothing more than a playground for the rich to pretend that their obsession with power and money is actually making them happy. Styx argues that the elite may in fact intentionally give fuel to conspiracy theories, promoting the idea that they are diabolical overlords to intimidate the masses into inaction. The first hour also touches on fake news and geopolitics, giving ample consideration to the Chinese question.

In the members’ hour, we’ll dive deeper into esoteric topics, such as magic and the left hand path. Styx offers a brief history of magic, and reminds us that many things once thought to be magic are now considered science. We discuss the importance of self-transformation in the magical path; in particular, Styx stresses the need for self-control, arguing that a lack thereof will only lead one to be controlled by another person. Switching gears, we consider Aleister Crowley and the Ordo Templi Orientis, and whether or not this branch of occultism has any validity. This leads to an illuminating discussion on organized religion – in particular, the history, theology, and inconsistencies of the three Abrahamic faiths. The members’ hour also covers the difference between Lucifer and Satan, the ongoing Islamic invasion of Europe, and the power of memetics.

Guest's websites: https://youtube.com/Styxhexenhammer666

Conference: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/motpol/identarian-ideas-ix-rising-from-the-ruins

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Styxhexenhammer666 nails it here!

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'Socio-Enonomic Tsunami' article

This piece was intended for, and has been shifted to the PAL blog.

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On "Satanism"

I do not have any problem with anyone trying to pay homage to the old Saturnian traditions or to the ancient Phoenician Priesthood; nor to any of the apparently-atheistic philosophies or artistry under the title of "Satanism." I think there are many Christians, Atheists, Neopagans, Goths, and Satanists... who have essentially the same defacto spiritual view of life.

I do oppose the political-economic philosophy of transnational Globalism/Fabianism/Elitism and it's two pillars of 1) Global/Predatory/Borderless/Monopoly Capitalism and Finance, and 2) The "Cult of Saturn" (from their perspective). I do not respect--in any way--their stupid, elitist, childish, deceptive, dangerous, tyrannical, loud, gross, overstated form of eclectic dark occultism.

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