Circa – Perditus

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Just a simple pilgrim of life I am

A sojourner of dreams

A wayfarer of thoughts

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The wonder of words is my love

The magic of music is my muse

The enchantment of art is my saviour

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The unnecessity of antagonism is my adversity

The constancy of conflict is my nemesis

The abundance of intolerance is my foe

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The old gnarled oak is my friend

The wise owl is my guide

The mossy battered rock is my bed

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The wonders of the world never cease to amaze

I am just a simple pilgrim of life

Awareness

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When I read some books about meditation or mindfulness earlier. I often come across a key word – awareness. I’m curious to know what exactly awareness is. Does awareness mean knowing what I’m doing or how I feel at the moment? Is awareness a state that only guru like Yoda can get there? Am I ever aware for a nanosecond?

I find a simple answer from the book Awareness by Anthony de Mello. In Anthony’s spiritual point of view, awareness is suddenly you get another perspective on life. Wow, that sounds effortless and all of a sudden. My follow up question is: how to get there SUDDENLY?

Anthony’s 4 steps to wisdom might be the pathway to get there. From his book Awareness, he said “Put this program into action, a thousand times: (a) identify the negative feelings in you; (b) understand that they are in you, not in…

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(1) ‘There is no plan’: ‘Totally Under Control’ explores Trump administration’s COVID-19 failure – National | Globalnews.ca

It acts as both a primer on what’s happened with the Trump administration’s handling of the novel coronavirus in the U.S. as well as a terrifying foreshadowing of what’s to come if things continue unchecked.

Packed to the gills with information, co-directors Alex Gibney (Going Clear), Suzanne Hillinger and Ophelia Harutyunyan present a dense reveal of behind-the-scenes failures and miscommunication within some of America’s most hallowed institutions.

Source: (1) ‘There is no plan’: ‘Totally Under Control’ explores Trump administration’s COVID-19 failure – National | Globalnews.ca

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The patient tested positive for coronavirus a second time, and antibody tests showed that she had no antibodies against the virus. Researchers said they were two different strains of the virus.

Netherlands imposes ‘partial’ lockdown | New Europe

Under the new restrictions, bars, restaurants and cafes will close (with restaurants and coffee shops remaining open only for take-away), while face masks are becoming mandatory in all indoor places for people aged over 13. The so-called “social bubble” will be limited to four people, both indoors and outdoors and the sale of alcohol will be banned after 8pm.

Contrary to restrictions imposed in spring, schools will remain open and public transport will be normally functioning, while all outdoor events, such as concerts and festivals will be cancelled.

Source: Netherlands imposes ‘partial’ lockdown | New Europe

Moscow city council members ask district attorney to block mayor’s latest coronavirus orders — Meduza (profit before health in Moscow)

According to the newspaper Kommersant, the city council members want to know specifically if Russia’s Constitution and Labor Code allow the mayor to demand workers’ personal information. Deputy Mikhail Timonov, one of the authors of the appeal to the D.A., notes that Article 88 of Russia’s Labor Code prohibits employers from sharing workers’ personal data with anyone without their written consent, except when it’s necessary to prevent an employee’s injury or loss of life. Source: Moscow city council members ask district attorney to block mayor’s latest coronavirus orders — Meduza