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I ran into a discussion about whether yoga and tai chi are incompatible with the Catholic faith. Seems a lot of people put those exercises in the same class as tarot cards and idol worship.
... Uh, reality check please?
Just because something comes from a pagan culture doesn't make it instantly bad and incompatible with Catholicism. Or do these people also want to rid the world of mistletoe, wedding rings, and just about every well known holy day (Easter, Christmas, Halloween/All Saints Day...).
Okay, so these exercises involve the flow of energy through the body and the occasional meditation. It's New Age! It's the work of the Devil! Panic in the streets! AAAA!!!
~.~ Point one: There is energy in the body. No, really. Our bodies generate small amounts of electricity. There's also blood, lymph, and who knows what else. Now what exactly flows while doing these exercises I don't know. It could be all of these or none of these but something else entirely. I know that with acupressure, which also helps with the body's flow, that something gets moving that makes me feel better.
Point two: What's wrong with meditation? It's a huge part of Catholicism. Don't want to contemplate your navel? Who says you have to? Lots of Catholics who perform these exercises contemplate their faith while relaxing their bodies.
All in all, I don't get it. There are a lot of things connected with New Age that actually work. But just because I drink herbal teas, use natural remedies, eat a lot of organic foods, see a chiropractor, and try some Eastern exercises doesn't mean I'm going to buy the philosophy.Current Music: (watching MysteryER) |
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This bit of research came about while developing some of the world mechanics for my comic book. I figured when Giol uses his magic that it would be blue, but others would have different colors. How would that work?
Well, I figured it'd have something to do with "auras." I've heard of this, but I don't know much about it. I figured I should do some research. (Yeah, I could probably just make stuff up, but I'm a bit of a research nut and it drives me crazy when I read a story and some facts get all messed up.)
The thing is, no one seems to be able to agree on what aura colors mean. And I haven't seen anything about shapes.
White is bad, indicating someone near death.
White is good, indicating a pure soul.
Brown is obsesive compulsive.
Brown is natural and rooted.
@@ oro?
Then I took a couple quizzes.
Violets are the inspirational visionaries, leaders
and teachers who are here to help save the
planet. Most Violets feel drawn to educate the
masses, to inspire higher ideals, to improve
the quality of life on the planet, or to help
save people, animals and the environment.
What Is Your True Aura Colour?
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Your Dream's Aura is split into different shades, like a rainbow. Your open soul is flexible and broad and undetermined...the colors of life burn their respective truth-candles inside of you. Each expression depends upon the moment. In red, you can be bold. In blue...serene. It all depends. Like an explosion bursting with sparks, you can melt any obstacle. In life, your multi-faceted personality displays a rich range of moods.
Treat others well, and your aura will bloom
into a rainbow nova of trust and friendship.
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Uh huh. That's pretty... new agey. 9_9
Maybe I will just make something up.
You know, this stuff about auras and all might have something to it. Us humans do have electromagnetic fields around us, after all. Kinda weak fields, but they are there. I'm just not sure about this color interpretation stuff. I mean, if there was some validity, you'd think there'd be a bit more consistency in the interpretations.
But that's just me.Current Mood:  need more sleep Current Music: (random TV noises, not really watching) |
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