OMG I did not know Gregg Braden was in his 70s! He looks good for his age takes care of himself obviously (Michael does too). But this video is real good. He does speak out against transhumanism, but he is also a scientist as well as spiritualist, so he does it intelligently. He's written some good books. But what I like on this, is how he explains, that even with the best microchips or AI, the human mind and body is far superior and capable of more. He discusses the Tibetan monks how they have scanned their brains during meditation, and textbooks had to be redone. I've known of this for some time. But the human body, is an amazing vessel. But I like also what he says, how they are trying to distract us, so we must have something valuable inside. Everyone should subscribe to him he is real good.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVvPC7ptRjc

We are unbelievably, and unequivocally, flowerED. Our country is being run by a bunch OF IDIOTS. I cannot stress this  enough. These clowns made a group text chat, accidentally added a journalist, and discussed plans to bomb Yemen. All with emojis and things, discussed and did this. Now it is leaked for all to see, the sheer incompetence of this administration. Do these clowns think they are playing Battleship game here? They must. This is so dangerous to have this foolish, undisciplined, of an admin. Just unbelievably idiotic, flowered up.


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Now this is interesting. I did ask AI a couple questions on Steiner. It is kind of funny what AI says on nourishing the body, soul, spirit, and how it applies to today.

can you tell me some of the philosophy of Rudolph Steiner?

ChatGPT said:
Yes! Rudolf Steiner (1861–1925) was an Austrian philosopher, esotericist, and the founder of Anthroposophy, a spiritual philosophy that blends Western esotericism, Goethean science, and Christian mysticism. His ideas influenced education (Waldorf schools), biodynamic farming, medicine, and the arts.

Here are some key aspects of his philosophy:

1. Anthroposophy: Spiritual Science
Steiner described Anthroposophy as a path of knowledge that seeks to unite the spiritual and material worlds.

He believed that humans can develop higher faculties of perception through meditation, inner discipline, and moral development.

2. Threefold Human Nature
Steiner saw humans as having body, soul, and spirit, each requiring distinct forms of nourishment and development.

The soul acts as the mediator between the physical body and the higher, immortal spirit.

3. Karma and Reincarnation
He adapted ideas from Theosophy, teaching that each human undergoes multiple incarnations.

Our actions in one life shape our karma, influencing our future destinies and spiritual evolution.

4. The Evolution of Consciousness
Steiner proposed that human consciousness has evolved through different historical epochs.

He divided history into seven major cultural periods, each shaping human thought and spiritual development.

5. Threefold Social Order
He envisioned an ideal society with three independent but harmonious spheres:

Spiritual (Culture & Education) – Free from state or economic control.

Legal (Politics & Rights) – Ensuring equality and justice.

Economic (Work & Production) – Based on cooperation rather than competition.

6. Education and Waldorf Schools
Steiner founded Waldorf education, emphasizing creativity, imagination, and holistic development.

He believed education should nurture the body, soul, and spirit, tailoring learning to a child's developmental stages.

7. Biodynamic Agriculture
A spiritual-ecological farming method that considers the cosmos, soil health, and plant life as an interconnected system.

Farmers use special preparations (e.g., cow horns filled with manure buried in the soil) to enhance soil vitality.

8. Spiritual Science & Clairvoyance
Steiner claimed to access higher spiritual knowledge through clairvoyant perception.

He described the Akashic Records, a cosmic archive containing all human experiences.

9. Christian Mysticism & Christ as a Cosmic Being
Unlike traditional Christianity, Steiner taught that Christ was a cosmic force who brought a new spiritual impulse to humanity.

He saw the Mystery of Golgotha (Crucifixion & Resurrection) as a pivotal event in cosmic evolution.

10. Eurythmy: Spiritual Movement Art
A dance-like art form expressing spiritual principles through movement.

Used in Waldorf schools and therapeutic settings.

Steiner’s teachings are complex but deeply mystical, blending esoteric wisdom with practical applications. Does any of this resonate with you? 😊







You said:
can you elaborate how he said to nourish body, soul and spirit?

ChatGPT said:
Yes! Rudolf Steiner emphasized that the body, soul, and spirit each require distinct forms of nourishment for a balanced and harmonious life. His approach integrates spiritual science, practical life, and inner development.

1. Nourishing the Body: Physical and Life Forces
Steiner saw the human body as not just a material structure but a living organism connected to cosmic forces. He believed physical health was deeply tied to rhythms of nature, nutrition, and movement.

Nutrition & Biodynamic Farming

He advocated for natural, organic, and biodynamic food to maintain vitality.

Food should be grown with cosmic rhythms in mind (e.g., moon cycles influencing plant growth).

Processed foods and artificial chemicals were seen as weakening life forces.

Movement & Rhythm

He emphasized rhythms in daily life—mealtimes, sleep, work, and play should follow natural cycles.

He developed Eurythmy, a movement art that aligns the body with spiritual principles.

Walking in nature, gardening, and conscious movement (rather than mechanical exercise) were ideal for bodily nourishment.

Healing & Medicine

He founded Anthroposophical Medicine, which combines spiritual insight with natural remedies.

Special herbal and homeopathic remedies work not just on symptoms but on the whole person.

He saw illness as an imbalance between body, soul, and spirit that should be treated holistically.

2. Nourishing the Soul: Emotions, Art, and Inner Balance
The soul acts as the bridge between the body and spirit. Steiner believed the soul could be strengthened through art, emotional balance, and self-reflection.

The Power of Art

He saw art as a soul-nourishing force that awakens higher emotions.

Music, painting, sculpture, storytelling, and poetry should be experienced regularly.

The colors, shapes, and sounds we surround ourselves with affect our inner world.

Emotional and Psychological Well-being

He emphasized cultivating inner calm and harmony through self-awareness.

Overindulgence in material distractions (e.g., too much entertainment, loud noise, superficial emotions) could drain the soul.

He recommended inner silence, meditation, and self-reflection to maintain emotional balance.

Education & Learning as Soul Nourishment

He designed Waldorf Education to feed the soul, using storytelling, myth, and artistic activities.

He warned against mechanical, abstract thinking too early in life, advocating for age-appropriate learning that respects the soul's natural rhythm.

3. Nourishing the Spirit: Consciousness, Meditation, and Higher Knowledge
The spirit (or higher self) connects us to the divine and cosmic wisdom. According to Steiner, we nourish it through inner work, meditation, and spiritual perception.

Meditation & Inner Development

He taught exercises to awaken higher consciousness, such as:

The Rose Cross Meditation (visualizing a glowing rose cross as a symbol of spiritual transformation).

Morning and evening reflections to align daily life with spiritual growth.

Meditation should be active and engaged, not passive.

Study of Spiritual Wisdom

Reading and contemplating esoteric teachings (e.g., the nature of karma, reincarnation, cosmic evolution).

Engaging in moral and selfless acts to refine spiritual perception.

Living with Awareness & Intent

He stressed that every action should be intentional and filled with meaning.

Life should not be lived mechanically; instead, one should develop conscious willpower to align actions with higher truths.

Bringing It All Together: A Holistic Approach
Steiner saw the ideal life as one where the body, soul, and spirit are in harmony. Each of these aspects influences the others:

A healthy body supports a clear and balanced soul.

A nourished soul allows for deeper spiritual perception.

A strong spirit gives purpose and meaning to life.

To live a truly human life, one should eat consciously, cultivate beauty and emotions, and seek spiritual wisdom.

One of my favorites. Read it at least three times. But it has been some years. It can be different reading books when older, per experiences and perceptions as they can change. Tho course, the observer never does. I'll share some quotes by him on here. I got the highlighter out for this one, sure:

"Your first concern is to become conscious of the prison; then you will see your own thought is continually trying to avoid coming into conflict with the values of the prison. This escape creates ideals which, however beautiful, are but illusions. It is one of the tricks of the mind to escape into an ideal, because it does not escape, it must come directly into conflict wth the prison, with the environment. That is, the mind wants to escape into an illusion rather than face the suffering which will inevitably arise when it begins to question the values, the morality, the religion of the prison.

So what matters is to come into conflict with the realizations and values of the society and religion in which you are caught, and not intellectually escape through an ideal. When you begin to question those values, you begin to awaken that true intelligence which alone can solve many human problems.

As long as the mind is caught up in false values, there cannot be fulfillment. Completeness alone will reveal truth, the movement of eternal life."

Ugh. As Dramatica and I want out but we know this is true:

"He observes how before this birth he wove the causes which necessarily led to his return into life. Henceforth he knows that being within himself, which is fashioned with all its imperfections in the visible world, and which can only be brought to its final perfection in this same visible world. For in no other world is an opportunity given to build up and complete this being. Moreover, he recognizes that death cannot sever him forever from this world; for he says to himself: 'Once I came into this world because, being what I was, I needed the life it provided to acquire qualities unattainable in any other world. And I must remain bound to this world until I have developed within myself everything that can here be gained. I shall someday become a useful collaborator in another world only by acquiring all the requisite faculties in this physical world."