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Time Travel

Symbolic Living — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 11:46:45 +0000

Here are a few Documentaries exploring Time Travel with scientific/philosophical points of view below from the History Channel and Michio Kaku.

Also enjoy H.G Wells’ Time Machine - A Victorian Englishman travels to the far future and finds that humanity has divided into two hostile species. - in futuristic technicolor

Documentaries on Time Travel

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H.G Wells’ Time Machine - in futuristic technicolor

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The Tree of Life by Terrence Malick

Symbolic Living — Tue, 24 May 2011 15:21:48 +0000

The Tree of Life by legendary director Terrence Malick, starring Brad Pitt, Sean Penn and Jessica Chastain won the top prize, best film, Palme D’or at the Cannes Film Festival which opens May 27, 2011 in the U.S.

Pitt plays a very strict father in a Texan household during the 1950′s. His wife is played by Jessica Chastain.

Although it is receiving mixed reviews, including audience boo’s and applause at the premiere, the subject matter of the film will likely be of interest to an audience interested in philosophy and spirituality as it delves into explorations of the birth of the cosmos, the world, time, infinity and our place within it. Symbolism in images of the beauty of the universe, from micro to macro, naturally reminds the viewer of our surreal wonders beyond our everyday concerns.

Taking an in the moment approach, Malick encouraged initial script promptings to develop into unscripted freedom allowing the actors to explore improvisation in context. Unrepeatable, special, true moments naturally emerged and were treasured in the film making. Scenes transformed spontaneously during filming providing fresh perspectives to make the final cut.

Brad Pitt is the face of this movie, as Terrence Mallick’s shyness does not lend him to be interested in promotion. His avoidance of interviews has long given him a mysterious persona. Instead of creating hype for the film, Malick prefers the work to speak for itself.

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Other notable films by Terrence Malick

The New World
The Thin Red Line
Days of Heaven
Badlands

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Freedom of Choice and Egoism

Symbolic Living — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 17:18:10 +0000

Our Freedom of Choice and Egoism manifesting in our lives.

A short documentary exploring what we want and why, the real causes and results of our desires. Our place in accordance to the laws of nature. What is freedom of choice all about?

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Terry Fox

Symbolic Living — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 13:01:06 +0000

Terry Fox, an inspiration that lives on. Marathon of Hope.

“Dreams are made possible if you try” ~ Terry Fox

www.TerryFoxRun.org

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Let it Be

Symbolic Living — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 19:52:29 +0000

Music of The Beatles; a story about life’s desires, challenges, loves and losses.

Powerful.

Moving.

Beautiful.

Life.

A must see.

A reminder.

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Eat, Pray, Love

Symbolic Living — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 11:53:13 +0000

Eat, Pray, Love is a movie you must see. It’s a movie where you’ll leave the theater feeling light, alive and inspired. You’ll walk out feeling different. As a friend who also saw it said, “I feel changed.”

We don’t want to give away the storyline details, but will let you know what kind of experience and impression you’ll have watching it.

It’s more than a movie, it’s the experience of life. When you watch Eat, Pray, Love it feels a little slow at first, and you may be unsure if you’ll like it. There have been some less than pleasing reviews by some critics, and some people say the trailer looks boring. After watching it though, it’s difficult to understand why.

Honestly, after watching this movie you’ll see others, and yourself in a new light. Eat, Pray Love reflects back to you, the beauty of humanity, the beauty of yourself, and the beauty of those you love. It’s a movie that is awakening.

The main character Elizabeth Gilbert played by Julia Roberts you’ll love, but the other people she meets along her journey are also so interesting you’ll care about them as much as you do her.

We’re so used to going to the movies to see films that lack any depth of meaning. This film turns that all around and brings you back to seeing the magic of living. This movie also had a quality to it that wasn’t based on things such as synchronicity, and doesn’t feel at all like a “new age” movie whatsoever that can sometimes lend a flavor of flakiness to movies intended to be meaningful. It’s unpredictable, unlike so many movie scripts, because real life is unpredictable. This movie is about a life adventure that re-awakens purpose and meaningfulness. It’s about the complexities of living that blossoms into beautiful experiences and self-love and awareness.

There is much symbolism and meaning with Elizabeth’s experiences, but it’s not overdone, it’s authentic.

There are many small messages of wisdom brought up that happen through Elizabeth’s journey from New York to Italy, India and Bali. What an experience. Each person has something unique to offer her and she soaks it all up, and in return gives what she can as well. It reveals the value of human interaction and shared living.

This movie has what so many movies these days are lacking. It leaves you feeling self aware, and full of loving kindness. Eat, Pray, Love has the quality of magic that moves you. You’ll leave the theater feeling the way a movie should make you feel – moved, alive and inspired.

The director, Ryan Murphy, creator and director of Glee, did an amazing job keeping the story feeling real and inspiring, rather than cliche, corny or flaky. This movie is anything but corny. Seeing the “chick flick” previews before this movie started, is like night and day.

Highly recommended. One of the best movies that are truly meaningful you’ll have seen in a long time.

This movie truly captures an essence of what symbolic living is all about.

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Madonna Birthday Leo

Symbolic Living — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 13:46:08 +0000

Madonna is all grown up. At 52 today, August 16, Madonna is still going strong in her career. Madonna celebrated her birthday Saturday night night at the Shoreditch House in London.

Focusing on film directing, and a string of fashion shoots from Dolce & Gabbana, Luis Vuitton, Versace and more, Madonna is continuing to enjoy her career and her relationship with young 23 year old Jesus Luz. She hasn’t been working on Music recently because her time is consumed with film.

Madonna continues to practice and study Kabbalah and is an active member of the Kabbalah Center. Her love of philosophy, spirituality and the meaning of life is evident throughout her music career.

She’s currently working on a new film W.E.

Madonna explained to Interview, “Yeah, [it's] the movie everyone thinks I’m making that’s supposed to be a musical about the duke and duchess of Windsor. I don’t know why that got in the newspapers. The duke and duchess of Windsor are in the movie, but it’s not going to be about them. It’s really about this other woman’s journey, and the duchess is kind of her spiritual guide… I use the Sotheby’s auction in 1998 of the duke and duchess of Windsor’s estate as a device to flash backward from.”

She added, “I’ve been writing it for the last two and a half years, to tell you the truth. It’s been kind of an obsession of mine. I started writing it when I finished filming [2008 directorial debut] Filth and Wisdom. It was actually an idea I had before that, but I made Filth and Wisdom because I realized that I didn’t really have a right to make a bigger film until I made a smaller film — and learned how to make a film.”

Happy Birthday Madonna.

Astrology Quicky:

Madonna was born a Leo on August 16, 1958 at 7:05am in Bay City, Michigan.

Sun in Leo in the 12th house

Moon in Virgo (Ascendant) in the 1st house

Mercury in Virgo in the 12th house

Venus in Leo in the 11th house

Mars in Taurus in the 9th house

Jupiter in Libra in the 2nd house

Saturn in Sagittarius (ret.) in the 4th house

Uranus in Leo in the 12th house

Neptune in Scorpio in the 3rd house

Pluto in Virgo in the 1st house

Madonna’s astrology chart shows clear signs of her personality. A lot of her planets are hanging around her 12th house and ascendant, with Sun in Leo and Moon in Virgo, there’s a lot of evidence for her need and desire to express herself artistically, sexually with a lot of focus on mysticism, and spirituality. Her Saturn in Sagittarius shows a lot of her connection in terms of origins of religion and her sense of responsibility to continue going deeper into her beliefs and search for deeper meaning. She has a natural desire to study philosophy and search for inner wisdom. Being born into Catholocism, it’s no surprise she’s felt a strong connection to religion from an early age (4th house). Pluto and Mercury in the 1st house, shows further emphasis on taking the symbolism of the Virgin and moving it beyond it’s limits. Venus in Leo, there’s no surprise there either with her iconic persona and glamorous beauty. Although excesses have done her well, there is a tipping point and she should keep her plastic surgery balanced. Jupiter in Libra in the 2nd house is a sure sign she loves to make money and is very good at it. With an average income of at least $50 million per year, she definitely knows how to build success. She has a prominent materialistic side and success is hers when she wants it.

Light is fearlessness.
Light is compassion.
Light is all giving and it’s, it’s immortality.
It’s a place where there’s no chaos, no pain and no suffering.

Light is the laws of the universe.
You can do things to connect to it, or you can disconnect.
That’s what I say I fear… disconnecting.

~ Madonna

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Through the Wormhole: Science and God

Symbolic Living — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 20:35:20 +0000

Morgan Freeman introduces us to science’s glimpses into God.

Through the Wormhole:

“Collosal beauty. Awe inspiring intricacy. Are the wonders of our universe a cosmic accident or the result of intelligent design? For centuries religion and science were bitter foes, now science actively searches for our creator.

Some physicists think he might be in the math.

Neurologists think she might be in our brains.

And, computer coders think God is one of them, and that our world is nothing more than his simulation.

Space. Time. Life itself. The secrets of the cosmos lie, through the wormhole.”

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I Love Lucy

Symbolic Living — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 11:23:09 +0000

It’s hard to believe it’s been nearly a century, 99 years, since Lucille Ball was brought into the world and over half a century ago she started making the world laugh hysterically.

A comedian loved the world over starting her showbiz career in the 1930′s then her talent exploding into the mainstream culture making everyone laugh on television starting with her hit show I Love Lucy, as well as bringing us laughter on the Silver Screen.

If you haven’t seen the movie The Long, Long Trailor, you’re missing out on a lot of laughs. It’s a prime example of how the desire for materialism can lead to a lot of difficulties and burdens in life. Watch it below.

Lucy symbolizes the fun in the blunders of life people often take so seriously, reflecting back to us the humor in our humanity.

Happy Birthday Lucy.

Astrology Quicky:

Lucille Ball was born in Jamestown New York on August 6, 1911 at 5:00pm

Sun in Leo in the 8th house

Moon and Uranus (ret.) in Capricorn (Ascendant) in the 1st house

Mercury in Virgo in the 8th house

Venus in Virgo in the 9th house

Mars and Saturn in Taurus in the 4th house

Jupiter in Scorpio in the 10th house

Neptune in Cancer in the 7th house

Pluto in Gemini in the 6th house

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Telephone

Symbolic Living — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:43:09 +0000

In Lady Gaga symbolic style the new video, Telephone, directed by Jonas Akerlund is full of symbolism, but may be better hidden than in other videos except for the most obvious. Telephone picks up where Paparazzi left off and features Beyoncé.

Some of the symbolism is obvious and parallels earlier video’s. The most obvious symbol is the hand signal, some say is an Illuminati token initially noted with significant focus as Gaga walks by the computer with the same symbol noted in earlier video’s, said to be six. Lady Gaga makes a cameo as her brunette self in the prison cell with a look-a-like revert.

Lots of product placement in this video, diet coke, virgin mobile, plenty of fishing dating site, polaroid, and so on.

Lemniscate from the magician card in the Marseilles Tarot deck? Emphasis on power of mind/thought/knowledge, in the infinity symbol. Black and white / duality, light and dark. Our thoughts influence reality, and can last infinitely.

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Spot the Symbols - post a comment below on the symbols you notice. Have fun. Enjoy the art.

Now that the hand symbol has been used so many times in very obvious ways, do you think it will be discussed by Lady Gaga more openly in interviews? Will it dispel the myths or will she create new ones?