Thanks to a Friend

Thanks to someone replying to one of my recent posts, I was able to get ahold of this blog, that offers a good amount of information on Apricot kernels.  It is important to know where you are getting them, because simply said, some work and some dont.  Here is the link to the blog post that sheds some light on this:


http://apricot-kernels.blogspot.com.au/2012/02/apricot-kernels-some-work-some-dont.html

I do hope this helps if you are interested in looking into this as a alternative healing method. Take care one and all!

A Great Petition to be a Part Of

In Canada (B.C. specifically) they are proposing to make a pipeline (they call it the Enbridge Northgate Project).  Now here is some of the huge issues with that, that they don't really like people to focus on:

-It's 1700 Km of pipeline from Alberta Oil Sands to B.C.'c northern coast.
-It has potential to wreak havoc on Canada's most untouched wilderness
-It will cross an estimated 1000 salmon-bearing and freshwater streams
-It will cross mountains
-Go through rainforests
-It will go through First Nations territories

This is just a small list of the issues with this pipeline. I haven't even scraped the surface! This hurts me, because not only do I care for our environment and the animals in it, but I want my children to grow up and have the opportunity to enjoy the beauty of this country and elsewhere, without selfish industry ruining it.  Take a stand with me by signing these 2 petitions! They are different from each other, so please sign them both! We have to be the voice for the voiceless. If our planet could talk, it wouldn't want this!

http://www.wwf.ca/conservation/oceans/greatbearsea/take_action_great_bear_sea/


http://dogwoodinitiative.org/no-tankers/petition

Thank you for taking the time for this!

Is there Justice? Will the real heroes, please stand up!?

There are many systems in which we stand.  Not all systems are alike...but are they working?  This is an age old question.  I have struggled with the idea that we have a corrupt system (specifically, the justice system).  Then again, years ago...someone could just yell,"Witch!" And that poor individual that was labelled, was put to death.  Obviously, we have come a long way in our justice system now, but is it for the people?  I have talked with many dealing with divorce, and their answer seems to be, that the system makes the judges and lawyers rich, but the people suffer.  Then again, there are some really great lawyers that fight hard for their clients and strive for them to succeed in what's right. Hmmm. Things to ponder. 

There are many things in our government that aren't being told to "the people".  We as citizens are left in the dark, while many line their pockets with gold.  Is this the case all the time, probably not.  Is there corruption everywhere? Yes.  I think what a person has to do, is choose.  Do you vote?  Do you stand up for what is right?  Are you a fence-sitter?  Do you complain about the world but do nothing to change it?  Are you passionate about helping others?

So many questions to answer.  I choose to believe that there is good in the world worth fighting for, and though people can be dark and cruel, there is still love and goodness which conquers all.  I don't feel that we are alone with our struggles in life.  As people we have to stick together and stop trying to cause devision!

I am writing this because I watched "The Dark Knight Rises" in theatre.  Not only was my heart aching for the people that were shot in Colorado, but I was listening to the message of the movie.  I do that a lot.  I am not one to just watch a show and say, "yeah, that was soooo awesome!" But walk away not learning anything. So, what did I hear and learn?

I learnt that you have to have hope in dark times.  You also have to stick together and help each other.  Another thing, you can't sit on your hands and let bad people and bad decisions change the course of your life.  Take control of your own life, take accountability, and never let anyone discourage you from doing what is right. Fight for what is right!  Batman is a fictional hero, but there are many real heroes among us.  Be one.  It's not hard.  Just stand up and promote what is good and just.  You don't have to wait on someone else to do it first!