Assuming that precognition, clairvoyance, and other forms of psi phenomena actually do exist, they appear to be closely related to a peculiar capacity of consciousness known as "intuition". One way to refine our sense of intuition is to cultivate the ability to listen deeply and to remain attentive to the world around us. Take five minutes out of your day to sit quietly. Without exerting any effort, simply listen to all the sounds that surround you—the wind outside your window, the hum of your computer, your own breath and heartbeat. Do not try to quiet your mind or push away distraction—just sit and listen to everything that arises, moment to moment, becoming absorbed in the sounds of your environment. Breathe these sounds deep into your belly, and release them as you exhale. Allow the beauty of your surroundings to fill your heart and put a smile on your face, before opening your eyes and going about your day.

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Altar of Thanks: Integral Refuge Tree
Balder

"This space is to honor and give thanks for those persons and presences, words and images and moments, that have helped to enlighten, challenge, or transform you, or to coax or break you open to wider perspectives and a fuller embrace of the Kosmos..."

Gödel, Holons, Hegel, and Meaning
Giorgio Piacenza

"Gödel’s Incompleteness Theorem demonstrates a logical dynamic that uses the same principles as Holons: If the system is consistent, it also is incomplete. Also, the consistency of axioms cannot be proven from within the system. Holons are understood as both structural ontological and structural logical whole-parts. Holons are consistent units (they are whole) but holons also are incomplete (they need to extend and connect with other holons to be consistent)."

Calling Integral Gays, Lesbians, Queers, Post-Gays, LGBTs, and Homophiles
Joe Perez

"Take 2 minutes next time you log into Facebook to join the group "We're Gay and Integral," a brand spanking new exclusive club for anyone with an interest in the intersection between Integral thought and practice on the one hand and homo love on the other. Straight-friendly supporters are welcome, too, but the focus is on connecting the LGBT-ish tribe. We are Gay and Integral. And WE HAVE A PLAN."

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2009 Holiday Gift Guide

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