“Proof” and “Sense8”: New Shows That Explore Consciousness and Evolution

I’m always up for a good show that investigates consciousness, the paranormal, or mankind’s possible evolution of greater mental powers, i.e, ESP, psychism, bending spoons, etc. Whether it’s Scully and Mulder outwitting Cancerman in their search for the truth, those hunky brothers who hunt for bad demons, or the young autistic boy who can predict events by focusing on numbers, I’m there with a bag of popcorn and the hope that this time, maybe, the show will have legs and maybe even offer, well — something new.

“Proof” is on TNT and, sadly, just four episodes in, I’m not sure that it’s going to make it past the first season. Starring Jennifer Beale as a doctor who has been challenged to come up with proof of consciousness after death, the show seems overly cautious, perhaps not wanting to be seen as the next X-files, (although that could only boost their appeal as far as I’m concerned). I love the premise, the acting is decent, but already I feel like the story is relying too much on the main character’s family drama, and avoiding meatier topics that would challenge viewers and require more thought. Catch it while you can and, who knows? – we can always hope that the show is just off to a slow start and gets more ambitious soon.

“Sense8,” on the other hand, may be overly ambitious, but God bless them for giving it their all. A Netflix original series, the entire first season became available last month. Built around the premise that mankind is slowing evolving psychic abilities, it follows the stories of eight people around the world who gradually become mentally connected to each other. How they deal with the sudden intrusion of other minds is, by turns, dramatic, sexy, and farcical. There are mysterious forces who want to help the good guys, and government bad guys who either want to control or eliminate them. Visually stunning, and written for a mature audience, this show is knocking my socks off. There is no lack of meaty possibilities here — if anything, the show, written and directed by the Wachowsky siblings, has that certain feel where you know that the creators are flinging spaghetti against the wall to see what will stick. And that’s fine, fling away — I’m hooked – the good stuff will stick and even the pieces that fall to the ground will still challenge the viewer in a “what if” sort of way.


Why You Dont Need Dairy for Calcium

There’s been a lot of controversy over the last several years about calcium in our diet, especially about the amount required to prevent bone loss and whether calcium supplements are necessary. Calcium levels become especially critical when you take away meat and dairy. There is a myth prevalent that you must have milk in your diet in order to fulfill your body’s requirements. Addressing this myth, Rosane Oliveira, DVM, PhD, writes, “The subject of calcium is a hotly debated one. One of the biggest controversies is whether or not we can really get enough calcium following a whole-food, plant-based diet that excludes dairy.” From www.forksoverknives.com

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How to Develop Your Intuitive Abilities

| by Trish LeSage

Have you ever had gut feelings about something that proved to be correct? Have you ever thought about someone, and then, they called you on the phone shortly thereafter? Have you ever dreamt about something while sleeping that ended up happening in real life? Have you ever felt guided and avoided danger? Have you ever walked into a room and felt uncomfortable with the room itself or the people there? All of these are examples of intuitive abilities or our sixth sense.

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Merlian News June 2015 Newsletter

The June Newsletter is out! Merlian News is now translated into over 50 languages. Just go to www.merliannews.com , upper right hand corner to Google Translate and use the drop down menu. Also, don’t forget to check us out on Facebook & Twitter and please take a look at our Website of the Month!

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Check Out the Crystal Healing Bed in Bedford

| by Staff

Linda, recently featured in Bedford Magazine, became an energy healer after seeing John of God at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck and at the Casa de Dom Inacio, in Brazil. She felt an enormous exchange of energy with John of God and witnessed great healings. Now in her third year of treating clients with crystal bed healings, Linda makes regular trips escorting clients and friends to the healing center in Brazil.

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Merlian News Podcast Interview With Dr. Jude Currivan

| by Merlian News

In this podcast Dr. Currivan discusses with Merryn Jose The Cosmos and other interesting topics. Merlian News has the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Jude Currivan, scientist, healer, sensitive and cosmic geomancer with a lifetime’s study of consciousness and metaphysics. Dr. Currivan holds a PhD in Cognitive Archaeology and a Masters Degree in Physics and has also worked with and learned from the elders and shamans of many wisdom traditions. She is the author of The Wave and The 8th Chakra.

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Chinese Healing Exercises, Simple Steps To Better Health and Longevity by Steven Cardoza, M.Sc., L.Ac.

| by Steven Cardoza, M.Sc., L.Ac.

Today more people than ever are looking for ways to improve their health, increase energy, reduce stress, restore or enhance functionality, relieve aches and pains, balance emotions and sharpen mental focus. Because of the demands of modern life, most people want those ways to be relatively simple and not require much time out of their busy day. If you still haven’t found something to fit your needs, you may want to consider Chinese Healing Exercises.

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A New Course from Robert Moss on the Shift Network

A New Workshop with Robert Moss on the Shift Network ! Opening to the World-Creating Power of Your Imagination Learn to harness the most creative power you have within you, the power to sculpt your reality as you want it to be. Apply the principles and practices of dreaming to your waking state to shift your perceptions, journey for higher guidance, heal your body and add the “champagne fizz” back into your daily life. The Dreaming Wide Awake training offers you a portal into a new realm of spiritual practice

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The Magical World of Numbers: The Explosive Month of May by Elizabeth Summer

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As we move into the fifth month of our calendar year, all of Nature seems to be taking off its spandex and bursting into the joy of freedom. The Number Five exudes this very energy no matter where it appears in a personal chart. Perhaps many reading this article are too young to have experienced the erratic energy of the toy called a “Mexican Jumping Bean.” This fun capsule jumps around in the palm of one’s hand in response to the “heat of the moment.” Never staying in one position too long, this bean impulsively moves in all directions….

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The Rebirth of Mother Earth & Humanity’s Lesson to Master by Judith Kusel

| by Judith Kusel

We are entering a time of profound earth changes as the inner core earth mass is shifting. When I talk about mass I talk about a type of substance that is like a river of fluidity at the moment, as the inner earth is inhabited and called Agartha. This is the outer crust of the inner earth, and then what we know as the upper earth, the inner core crust. I see this as a type of molten rock, or quartz and this is in the process of reforming into something else, as the ancient energy centers, which were laid down at the very beginning when the earth was created, are now awakening more and more.

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