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RIP Malcolm Young (video)

RIP Malcolm Young (video)

It is a sad day for sure... Chris Griffy stated in the article for Axs "It's hard to think of any list of AC/DC songs without their signature hit “Back in Black.” But the song also highlights just how much Malcolm Young was instrumental in AC/DC becoming the band that is recognized the world over. The opening riff for “Back in Black” is considered one of the most instantly recognizable in all of rock, and that riff was all Malcolm Young. Young had written the riff years before Back in Black was recorded, dating back to their days with vocalist Bon Scott, and used it as a warmup riff before gigs."

Cristian ThirteenNovember 18, 2017back in black, influential, chris griffy, axs contributor, rip, malcolm young, rock riff, ACDCComment

15 Ways to Spread Joy and Goodwill in Your Community

15 Ways to Spread Joy and Goodwill in Your Community

The voice is so powerful that we forget just how influential it can be. However, we can also use our voices to volunteer, to speak up and raise our voices through our community. Sometimes that work can give a voise to the voiceless.

Cristian ThirteenNovember 16, 2017the universe, voice, German, help, goodwill, men, humankind, theoretical, physicist, peace, earth, Nobel prize, powerful, emotions, beautiful, motivation, seduction, intensity, Woman, ThoughtsComment

How Enlightened Families Argue (video) + 4 Tips and Benefits

How Enlightened Families Argue (video) + 4 Tips and Benefits

Benefits of Arguing. Conflict and arguing are often seen as negative and something to be avoided. Many people see conflict as reflective of a “crack” in a relationship or a sign that a relationship is in trouble. Yet research suggests that the process of conflict and arguing facilitates talk and awareness of another’s perspective. Therefore, it is important to keep in mind that conflict and arguing can be very beneficial to the health of friendships and romantic relationships. In particular, facing the need to argue with a close other can be energizing and motivating—the topics that bring about arguments remind us of what is important to us, form our core values to our goals for a given day. Arguments also give us the opportunity to think about and voice how we feel about our relationships and “who we are” as friends or dating partners.

CristianNovember 14, 2017Comment

The Caral Supe or Norte Chico (Little North) Traditions

The Caral Supe or Norte Chico (Little North) Traditions

It's so fascinating to read about these discoveries. The most recent discovery of Göbekli Tepe, which is estimated as being in existence between 11,300 and 11,500, definitely B.C.E. These sites have definitely caused some head scratchin' being that we were taught that civilization began about 5,000 to 5,500 with ancient Sumeria.

CristianNovember 9, 2017Caral, Caral Supe, Norte Chico, Ancient, Civilizations, South America, History, Peruvian SocietyComment

The Art of Peace

The Art of Peace

The Art of Peace begins with you. Work on yourself and your appointed task in the Art of Peace. Everyone has a spirit that that can be refined, a body that can be trained in some manner, a suitable path to follow. You are here for no other purpose than to realize your inner divinity and manifest your innate enlightenment. Foster peace in your own life and then apply the Art of Peace to all that you encounter. One does not need buildings, money, power, or status to practice the Art of Peace. Heaven is right where you are standing, and that is the place to train. All things, material and spiritual, originate from one source and are related as if they were one family. The past, present, and future are all contained in the life force. The universe emerged and developed from one source, and we evolved through the optimal process of unification and harmonization.

CristianNovember 7, 2017mindfulness, breathing, awareness, dharma, quote, Buddhism, meditation, spirituality, inspiration, peace, reflection, love, life, Pema Chodron, promise, intentions, actions, gratitude, courage, healing, right actionsComment

All Soul's Day

All Soul's Day

We dedicate All Souls’ Day to our loved ones and our ancestors, a day to remember and pray for all those who have died. Offer a moment of silence & prayers for the many dearly departed family members, and friends

CristianNovember 2, 2017Comment

All Saint’s Day

All Saint’s Day

The Christian holiday of All Saint’s Day honors and recognizes all of the saints of the christian church, many of which were martyrs. The church sets this day aside to celebrate over 10,000 recognized saints. Historically, All Saints Day was known as Hallomas.

CristianNovember 1, 2017Comment

5 Ways Halloween can Lead to Spiritual Growth.

5 Ways Halloween can Lead to Spiritual Growth.

Halloween is the perfect time of year to face what we fear. In fact, this celebration is a lot about embracing the scary things and even having fun with them.

Explore what it feels like to wear a costume of something that scares you, like a spider. Perhaps you can embrace your fears in more healthy ways, develop empathy for that being, and learn to have fun with what you fear.

What do we usually fear the most? The dark—because the dark is the symbol of the unknown. If we can’t see it, we can’t know it, and we believe it’s something to fear.

Cristian ThirteenOctober 31, 2017Dia de los muertos, Halloween, Celebration, Carlos Castaneda, Reflection, Hallow's EveComment

Memories

Memories

We use the best essential oils available to us and the combinations we feel reflect our passion for being mindful while also providing some positive energy to you and your body. We offer five choices from our signature scents and 2 exclusive scents. Our core products are designed to fit any mood, any occasion, and are especially perfect for those guys who wear cologne, your beard will not be competing for dominance. For those guys that don't wear cologne, use a little extra on your neck, behind your ears, and dab a little on your wrists a couple inches from the palm of your hand.

CristianOctober 26, 2017memories, associations, sense of smell, scents, quote, signature scents, exclusive, clove, vanilla, plague doctor, forest, tobacco bourbon, natural orange, cologne, beard, shop local, Boise, beard life, manly, gifts for men, luxury, handmade, small batch, Beard Balm, Beard Care, Beard Oil, Wood, UnscentedComment

What Not to Wear

What Not to Wear

I came across this video and thought I would share it. As you look at your personal style, do you incorporate some of these 21 elements? Do you agree with her list? I agree with most of the things she mentions and most fashion related blogs and videos will concur. I admittedly wear skinny jeans which were on her list, but I like how they fit. So that one may take me longer to lose if indeed it is faux pas.

Cristian ThirteenOctober 24, 2017Men should never wear, Skinny Jeans, Fashion, Mens Fashion, Mens Classics, Haircut, Barber, Mens Grooming, Design, ClothingComment

Slow Down and 27 Ways to Do it

Slow Down and 27 Ways to Do it

We all know that life is busy, we can all agree with that. What we need to do is slow down or pause life. I have been practicing this for a couple of weeks now and have begun noticing more people and life around me. I've watched a beautiful woman literally stop a conversation and walk, just to smell flowers and gaze at their beauty. The above quote, I don't know if any words are truer than this. Please, I encourage myself and hope to inspire you to live your life fully. Communicate, especially make sure it is done fully, things are always left assumed and unsaid that create horrible mishaps later. Eat, be, do, and LOVE fully "It's not too late to fall in love with your life," you just have to start.

CristianOctober 19, 2017quote, slow down, elephant journalComment

Betty Friedan and Masculinity

Betty Friedan and Masculinity

Some words are still relevant today. This quote was taken from The Christian Science Monitor (1 April 1974). Masculinity has been something I have been contemplating for a while now. I would like to explore what it means to be a man in the 21st century. Is masculinity inherently bad? As masculine energy continues to be suppressed by ourselves, our peers, societal norms, and the women we love. How does a man express who he is? How does he weave through the fabric of patriarchal norms and gender stereotypes? What does the future of masculinity look like?

CristianOctober 17, 2017masculinity, gender studies, gender roles, aggression, dominance, patriarchy, stereotypes, divine masculine, hegemony, cultural, embrace, love, togetherness, monkey brain, reptillian brain, spiritual, warrior, god, king, lover, male perspectivesComment

Nukes

Nukes

Today I listened to one of my favorite Podcasts, Radiolab Podcast. If you have not heard, I would recommend the show. Today I learned something that I never knew before. I assumed just like anyone else that the President had some form of checks and balances in place before nuclear options are chosen. He may seek counsel, but doesn't necessarily have to accept their options. Another thing I thought was interesting, was that during the Cold War, had Russia launched Nuclear weapons, the President would have SIX MINUTES to react before reaching targeted destinations.

CristianOctober 12, 2017NYC Radio, Nukes, Nixon, Radiolab PodcastComment

8 Ways to Save Money

8 Ways to Save Money

One of the things I have been working on that I think will benefit a lot of people is something that lights up our eyes whenever we think about it. On the other hand, we may hate the sound of the word, or it makes us feel completely alone because we don't have it. Money is the word of the day. The further down this path I travel, many of my viewpoints have changed for the better. For example, I do not see money as either “good” or “bad,” but rather it is neutral or just something that is a part of this life. For money to be either "good" or "bad," I have to place that perception on it, I am the one who places a value on it. Through some reading I have come to realize that money, truly is; an exchange of energy. It is the exchange of one service for another. Please don't misinterpret that to mean I am completely Zen on money, but I do try to keep things in perspective. A lot of times I fail, and other times I do ok, but I really try to maintain the idea that money is energy. Money is Energy, Money is Energy.

CristianOctober 10, 2017Save Money, Lifestyle Changes, Money is Energy, Money, Change your relationshipComment

Declutter Your Life

Declutter Your Life

When someone gets the idea to simplify their life, none of us are aware of the vast amount of effort it takes actually to "Simplify" your life. I was much like the majority, a certifiable packrat, clinging to my possessions like a safety blanket, trophies that could be visited to remind me that I was great at those things. I very much clung to the past achievements.

My first attempt at decluttering my life occurred ten or so years ago. The belongings that I carried with me were tremendously smaller. A year later I made another decision to move out of state. I needed to purge again the clutter that was a part of the unseen. I paid a monthly rent for the luxury of having a storage unit, that housed those trophy's and memories. Two truckloads later, all of that stuff was gone, and I was free. It has been a struggle throughout the years not to start collecting things again. At some point, I may have been militant in my attitude not to collect things.

Cristian ThirteenOctober 5, 2017minimalist, declutterComment

Why Clothes Matter and 9 Reason You Should Give a Damn

Why Clothes Matter and 9 Reason You Should Give a Damn

I thought I would share something I found interesting about what we wear. Do you think what you wear communicates your personality, your position in life? Do people make a judgment based on what you wear? What do you see when you look in the mirror, who you are or who you want to be?

CristianOctober 3, 2017Style, Fashion, ClothesComment

Vulnicura Bjork (video)

Vulnicura Bjork (video)

Björk's unreal vocal range mixed with the visuals and imagery will blow your mind. She is a genius and the directors Warren Du Preez and Nick Thornton Jones have created a masterpiece of visually intriguing and inspiring thoughts

CristianSeptember 28, 2017Mindblown, Bjork, Music Video, Intimate, Metamorphic, MasterpieceComment

20 Ways for You to Get Closer

20 Ways for You to Get Closer

As men, we are always seeking ways to become the best person we can or simply said, become Black Belts in our loved passions. Some men take this literal in the sense of martial arts. Some prefer sports knowledge while other pursue changing their physical form through diet or exercise. There are those that optimize their brain to work at its fullest ability, others may read for knowledge. Needless to say, we are for the most part trying to improve something about ourselves.

By nature, our monkey brains see all men as competition for local resources. Those resources can range from the most basic of comforts to attitude, strength, or determination. The highest level of competition typically culminates in attracting, sustaining, or maintaining the women around us and in our lives.

CristianSeptember 26, 2017Relationships, Love, MenComment

Awakening to a Superhero

Awakening to a Superhero

There is a superhero within each of us with unlimited powers to awaken and overcome the limitations we create in our minds. Most people, however, never realize the true potential of these powers, due to the unconscious influences of fear, doubt, and judgment, which subtly act as kryptonite, keeping these powers subdued and the truth of who we are trapped in an illusion of our more mild-mannered alter egos.

The truth is, that beyond our identity of who we think we are, we are truly unlimited and invincible beings. And this, at its root, is the journey that each of us is here to discover.

CristianSeptember 21, 2017Mooji, Awakening, Superhero, Hero's Journey, Power of Presence, Gratitude, Power of Play, Power of Courage, Power of LoveComment

Pause and Deepen your Attention (video)

Pause and Deepen your Attention (video)

Today, I listened to a Tara Brach podcast titled Healing Addiction: De-Conditioning the Hungry Ghosts (2017-03-22). The talk was examining the suffering that arises when our needs are unmet. Typically when we hear of additions, our knee-jerk reaction is to think drugs and alcohol, Google will confirm this as their first page results show the same inclination to substances. However, this isn't necessarily the case for everyone.

CristianSeptember 19, 2017Tara Brach, Recovery, Addition, William C. Moyers, Hungry Ghosts, SufferingComment