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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 what symbolic living is all about.

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This Weeks Astrology Forecast August 22-28, 2010

Symbolic Living — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 04:00:39 +0000

The Sun moves into Virgo on the 23rd, so we’re featuring Virgo’s Uranus Special.

For the Uranus Special for your Sign visit the Daily Horoscopes by Nadiya Shah at NadiyaShah.com

Astrology For the Week of August 22 – 28, 2010

NADIYA’S ZODIAC STARCAST BY NADIYA SHAH, M.A.

THEME OF THE WEEK:
Most of the month so far has been particularly intense. This week will be most welcomed. We find the opportunity in what has felt challenging and take consequential steps. Each one of us is celebrating in our own way. It will be a great week, enjoy!

ARIES (March 21-April 19):
We can define wisdom in many ways. Some think of it as knowledge, experience, or the ability to think clearly. Others consider it a more intuitive phenomenon. However you define it, you’ve got it now. Use it to understand what has felt baffling.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20):
A stylish persona is exuding from you now, though you may be oblivious to it. Things are better than they have been and are only improving. Your image is calling forth supporters who see your creative genius and want to be a part of it.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20):
Every color, every voice, every texture feels bright and alive. Your senses are on high alert now. You feel a newfound gratitude for all that has changed. Your challenges have brought you to this glorious moment. There was always wisdom to it all.

CANCER (June 21-July 22):
Your heart is Rock Solid. You know the way forward and are determined on a course of action. Now you have to take the step. Any step will do as long as it is forward. Nothing can or will stop you now. Victory is close as long as you follow up your urge with deed.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22):
Every Shakespearean tragedy has a moment of catharsis. The protagonist has a moment of clarity before the final scene is called. It does not have to be as dramatic, but there is a moment of truth for you. It leads to a powerful change of direction.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22):
Nothing that is appreciated is wasted. However, sometimes we can misuse our resources. You are dreaming of a hoped for possession. You can have anything you want in life, but some things have their time. There is no rush. Be patient and it will be yours in due time.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22):
You have the power now to make a positive and drastic change to your daily routines. You’ve been in a process of negotiation and amendment as you have been presented with a variety of circumstances. Now you know what will work best. Commit to it.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21):
You may not be appreciating the power at your fingertips. You can bring into alignment what you do each day with you deepest desire. It only asks that you be willing not just to dream, but to live it in each moment. Direct yourself and see your life shift radically for the better.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21):
You are far from alone and nowhere near stranded. There is a feeling of isolation. If you like, it can sadden you. However, a better use would be to allow the comfort of intelligent time alone. Reflection will lead to appreciation of how much support is available to you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19):
There was a period during the French Revolution where any social commentary would put you at risk for execution. Thankfully, most of us live in kinder times. You don’t like the way things are and fear speaking your mind. Speak kindly and it will be well received.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18):
Yes, there will be more responsibilities now, especially if you choose to indulge a possibility that could bring real wealth into your life. However, accountability is the price of freedom. Find a balance to cultivate a new income bracket.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20):
All of us want to be appreciated. You feel rebellious and think the voices of others don’t matter. When living true to yourself they don’t, but there is a need to acknowledge that you are not an island. Appreciate the people around you to affirm your freedom.

…Read your daily forecast by visiting http://www.nadiyashah.com

Nadiya Shah, M.A., Cultural Cosmology and Divination, UKC. For expanded forecasts and more, visit Nadiya’s website at http://www.nadiyashah.com

Nadiya Shah is a successful Sun Sign Columnist with a dedicated Internet fan-base and is one of the few people in the world to hold a Masters degree in the Cultural Study of Cosmology and Divination (UKC). She is currently completing her first book.

Nadiya Shah also offers an Astrology Course in e-book format at Symbolic Living.

E-book – Astrology – Interpretation & Divination by Nadiya Shah

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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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Summer Solstice 2010 – Stonehenge

Symbolic Living — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 12:23:24 +0000

Happy Summer Solstice Everyone

It’s the longest day of the year. Celebrate and enjoy the sunshine.

Enjoy a little Stonehenge History.

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Now – Dave Carroll

Symbolic Living — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 20:22:07 +0000

Beautiful Song. Enjoy.

Now

When there’s no way out there’s still a way through
So don’t give up whatever you do
Surrender to moments and things as they are
From the gaps in your catch-22’s
When there’s no way out there’s still a way through

Cause Now’s all there is
So peaceful and still
In Now you don’t worry ‘bout what’s happened or what will
Cause Now never ends
And Now’s never been
And all of your answers are waiting for you here Now

When your world stands tough and weighin’ you down
And you’ve had enough of this merry-go-round
End your resistance to walls you won’t move
And runnin’ through old déjà vu’s
When there’s no way out there’s still a way through

And when you don’t understand
How things got so far away from all you planned
And your life it feels so hard
In your fragile house of cards
Turn to your cornerstone when you’re tired and feel alone
To find your way through

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K-OS – The Rain, Hallelujah

Symbolic Living — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 19:58:39 +0000

K-OS. An artist with meaning in his lyrics.

Enjoy, music for the Soul. This video featured in our column.

The Rain

You say you love me
But then you turn and walk away
All for love
Not even born yesterday
I see you on the streets
And you just pass me by
You think I got no feelings
Think I’m living high
But let me tell ya
I could be on the TV
I could be in them magazines
But it’s never enough
When you felt the touch
Of an angel that’s rocking your soul

When the rain comes down
You’re never around
But when the sun comes up
You always steal the fire
And rain comes down
On this side of town
But people have no feelings
They just run around

They just, they just
We keep chasing dollars
It’s making me holler
I just don’t know
I don’t need a check
I need some respect
So people you know
And the war
And the babies crying
And the car
And the house
And the rings
And the things that don’t mean nothing
You could try to hate
‘Cause if I am right your right down
But I’m here to elevate
I’ll be floating in outer space now

When the rain comes down
Will you be around?
When the sun comes up
Will you always steal my fire?
And rain comes down
On this side of town
But people have no feelings
People

Hallelujah

I walk down these city streets
Just a lonely man inspired
Hoping God will send me water down
To quench this burning fire
If i left here for the mountain
A monastery man
Things will stay the same so I’ll remain
And show just who I am
Seeing things around me
Bonnie and Clyde
Graffiti with no message
Doctors, medicines, or pride
But it doesn’t really matter
They’re blowin’ in the wind
On the cover of a magazine

Hallelujah
Babylon is falling
Babylon is falling

I try to wash my dirty hands
But they won’t come off the water
Hopin’ truth will make me clean and then
Redeem my sons and daughters
Though they’re not yet on the very highway
Pass along below
That’s why I left my memories far behind the lazy road
Seems so simple
Future’s the past
The present all the things we holdin’ on to make them last
But it doesn’t really maeeaahhh (matter)
Blow eeeahh (blowin in the wind)
Couuhaaahhh (with they’re head high)

Hallelujah
Babylon is falling
Babylon is falling

Ahhhhh…

Hallelujah

Man I used to be

I tried it, I couldn’t find it
Now I just wanna get back to me
ohh baby, hoo hoo
Back into the man I used to be

Things that I said I wouldn’t do, I did ‘em
Secrets below the service of truth I hid ‘em
This man kind is past, but can he erase
The tears of a million years is human race
Of animals, that talk and walk upright
Then slave all day and fall in a trance at night
Flowing the planet, trying to find missing links
Like the men we used to be and always suppose to think
Mysteries, maybe not
It’s getting hot, we better configure the plot, but
I hold a pen with the grip so tight
That’a squeeze the ink out’ta the page, and write a song for the people
Came up from the underground, now I write above on a hovercraft sound
This microphone, like an an amphetamine
Keeping me clean, speaking in dreams
So nature can intervene, just for a scene

I walk along this path alone, my feet hurt
Lost some friends along the way, I did dirt
I went to church, I tried everything
From leaving my body, to watching the birds sing
For hours, so I could feel heavenly powers
Had been across the universe and inside of flowers
But what is it worth, i’m still just a man on the earth
Rappers are acting like man tan
Can I be candid, I can’t stand it
Rap bandit, got heaven acting frantic
I wanna swing my sword decapitate

But what is a man if he acts like an ape
So I sit back, planning my great escape
Load up my EPS and peruse my record crate
The man I used to be, I can only see by looking beyond me
So what is reality, I don’t know

I tried it, I couldn’t find it
Now I just wanna get back to me
ohh baby, hoo hoo
Back into the man I used to be

wrong song
You know what
I woke up in the morning
I took a trip to the corner store
That’s when I heard my calling
But i’d never heard the voice of truth before
So I kept on walking
Pretended I didn’t see
Walked by a window and my reflection said to me
You could try all the same
But you’ll never know this mystery
There’s no pilot on your plane
So you’re not the man you used to be
Try all the game, but you’ll never know this mystery
When your pilot has no plane
Said you’re the man you used to be seen
Holla and ya holla, you folla you fall
Ya holler and ya holla, you folla you fall
Ya holler and ya holla, you folla you fall
Ya holler and ya holla, you folla you fall
Ya holler and ya holla, you folla you fall
Ya holler and ya holla, you folla you fall
Yo, microphones get ripped holding us back
K dash rocking it out, rocking the cold style
Making it up, go along singing my song
Woke up, in the early morn didn’t know what was going on
Whatever, I don’t really know
Flows like an immaculate goat what up, whatever

Check out Sunday Morning

Other songs by K-OS recommended.

Dance in your car is hard to find for a listen online, but worth a listen if you find it.

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Quantum Oneness

Symbolic Living — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 14:58:23 +0000

This video details interesting aspects of ancient beliefs and eastern philosophies with modern science.

A pleasure to watch and to meditate on the mysteries of existence.

We hope you enjoyed this video and others we will be sharing.

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Metropolis

Symbolic Living — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 21:15:51 +0000

Metropolis is a classic German film by Fritz Lang made in 1927, depicting life in 2026. This film is considered well ahead of it’s time, much like 1984 was considered to be.

Many modern interprations are credited to Metropolis in the ideology of the human being turning bionic. We can see in Christina Aguilera’s new album Bi-on-ic, this theme continues to be prevalent in the music industry. Beyonce and Kylie Minogue also have donned appearances as bionic, transformed women. Lady Gaga’s stage name is rumored to be from Queen’s Radio Ga Ga which features portions of Metropolis. Conspiracy theorists do point to a underlying message in the music industry revealing a higher echelon working behind the scenes with the desire to turn humans into part human part robot tapped into the system by microchips.

Christina Aguilera Bionic

Beyonce Robot Metropolis

Is there something to it? As we get further into the future we are depending on electronics immensely for nearly all activities in our civilization. Without them, could we survive?

Are we becoming too dependent on technology?

The film depicts the wealthy and privileged living off the underclass.

Metropolis is an absolute must see Silent film (with musical score), storyline and plot conveyed mainly through visual display and dramatic music. This film has non-English subtitles but is understood through it’s visual depictions.

Watch the Review Here

Fritz Lang’s science fiction epic Metropolis was made in Germany in 1927, when German cinema was among the world’s finest.

The story takes place in a city of the future – the year is 2026 – when workers slave and live underground while, above them in a modern city, the wealthy literally feed off them.

A film that has influenced science fiction movies ever since, Metropolis has invariably been seen in less than pristine copies that have been edited and shortened for a variety of reasons (a few years ago there was the Giorgio Moroder version).

But now the original 124 minute version has been restored by the German Murnau Foundation, and it’s possible to see this milestone of cinema in the best conditions possible. If you’ve never seen it, you’re in for a remarkable experience; if you’ve only ever seen truncated versions, it will be like seeing it for the first time ~ by David Stratton. SBS Films.

Enjoy the Movie.

Full Film with Spanish Subtitles

Queen’s Radio Ga Ga uses footage from Metropolis, which is rumoured to be where Lady Gaga got her stage name.

Conversation with Fritz Lang and Willian Friedkin