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The True Path

Posted on November 15, 2020 by thefolia

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in progress. what we have here is science in progress. there is often something in-the-making in our nest (mostly intentional), and this latest one has led to disappointment. this beauty was a gift and the other exclusively white ones we felt could use some pizzazz along the edges. our choice in dyes didn’t exhibit what we had anticipated, blushing flower heads with selected beloved hues. we will try our luck with other ideas for brightening up the petals again and again for as long as it takes. the beauty of science is it’s always up for debate and it’s never settled because we are always asking questions. one tentatively theorizes with a hypothesis, or an assumption or concession made for the sake of argument. next, a curious mind sets out to put it to the test with experimentation until proven otherwise. it’s an ongoing process packed with questions, probing and scrutinizing every aspect of the belief along the way. it's never a creed set in stone because as history has proven itself, something else comes along to debunk it and another thinking process rebirths. that is until now, when after centuries of the self-appointed ministries of truth infiltrate their religious undertones throughout every medium and frequencies available and proceed with fabrications by omission because with the assumptions hidden, no one can debunk the process. to posit that the one and only science that fits the narrative of false prophets brings us closer to faith is a sleight of hand that makes fools of us all. faith has nothing… no thing to do with it! #thef0lia #faith #gottohavefaith #science #notscience #hypothesis #theory #assumptions #concession #debunked #debunk #creed #process #narrative #φωλια #φωλιά #επιστήμη #πιστη #πίστη #υπόθεση
airbender. it didn’t take much effort to get this shot from my part nor from this little rubber band. the key to airbending is flexibility, finding and following the path of least resistance. airbenders often adapt to the situation surrounding them by using negative energy preferring evasive maneuvers as opposed to direct confrontation. air is the element of freedom. airbenders continually seek spiritual enlightenment and detach themselves from worldly problems and concerns; finding peace and freedom is the key to solving challenges in life. we enjoyed some air bending out here. it’s good to be back on our perch. #thef0lia #airbender #airbending #air #freedom #flexibility #adapt #energy #chi #jing #spiritualawakening #spiritualenlightenment #enlightenment #awakening #awake #detach #peace #breatheyourbiome #nature #path #newparadigm #bethechange #thefutureisnow #humanracegetoffyourknees #φωλιά #φωλια #φύση #αφύπνιση #ενέργεια #ειρήνη
labels, labels, labels blah, blah, blah. i was over them years ago when teachers were barking their “expertise” at us regarding middle bear. perception is a powerful thing and self-knowing trumps all whilst this political identity that’s been forced down our throats is all minutia. these tiny tags say it all. felt, feel, feeling. subdivision will certainly be our downfall especially when so compulsory. it has nothing to do with identifying ourselves for the purpose of a label, this only withdraws us from the influence of self and our connection to our hearts and each other. i admire the heartiness of fellow humans who get feisty about this, who see where this is heading and won’t stand for it. #thef0lia #division #selfcare #selfworth #labels #blissfullyfearless #bethechange #newparadigm #humanracegetoffyourknees #humankind #feel #feeling #perception #politicalidentity #minutia #selfknowing #consciousness #thefutureisnow #connection #φωλια #φωλιά #συνείδηση #επιγνωση #αντίληψη #αυτοφροντίδα
off we go. clearing timelines. letting go. shifting. #thef0lia #clearing #timelines #lettinggo #letgo #letitgo #shifting #thefutureisnow #newparadigm #breatheyourbiome #humanracegetoffyourknees #bethechange #φωλια #φωλιά #ξεφωτο #φυση #φύση
home of the brave. it can feel isolating when so many are eager to condemn instead of to converse. it’s no wonder we feel drawn to this hill and the surrounding trees cheering us on as we cruise downhill. looking from below they tower but do not judge. they feel but do not blame. they sway but do not squabble. their courage, resilience and perseverance is why we come back to these yielding sentient beings. after our thrill on the hill, we carry on with devotion, discipline and commitment to the mission. i stopped fretting about leaving a better planet for our children and instead i am focusing on leaving better children behind for our planet. a child so sentient of her surroundings will not only revere the earth she treads but also herself and fellow beings as one and the same. #thef0lia #brave #courage #resilience #resilient #perserverance #sentient #sentientbeings #devotion #discipline #commitment #mission #planet #earth #winter #winterwonderland #breatheyourbiome #breathe #nature #bethechange #thefutureisnow #newparadigm #φωλιά #φωλια #χιονι #χιμονα #κουραγιο #φύση
after-sunset-glow. if this doesn't get you turning inwards and awaken to greet your journey toward the golden hours, well then, i'm not sure we will all get there. for those who are nourishing their inner spirit...welcome to the big time my not-so-little friend. #thef0lia #spirit #blissfullyfearless #bliss #abundance #sunset #glow #awakening #thegreatawaking #thegreatoutdoors #breatheyourbiome #golden #goldenhealinglight #healing #journey #inwards #bethechange #thefutureisnow #goldenhour #humanracegetoffyourknees #φωλια #φωλιά #χρυσαφένια #πνεύμα #αφύπνιση #ταξίδι #ηλιοβασίλεμα #εξοχή
are we there yet? it’s essential we get a grip on what’s transpiring; timelines are dynamic and we control the outcomes no matter how hard entities postulate. everyone’s journey is different even when present in the same place; we experience our surroundings individually and outcomes are infinite. the wind has a lot to say today and we plan on listening all afternoon under the billowing clouds. the sporadic and remarkably warm bursts provide an advantageous boost when we are not cruising downhill. hold on for the wild ride ahead. the only thing we will tolerate to interfere along our detritus path are some whirlybird seeds, pinecones or any eager shoots along the way. there are many bits and pieces to explore now that the two consecutive days of rays significantly receded the snowy landscape. we’re off to great places, so if you don’t mind we will get on our way. #thef0lia #arewethereyet #blissfullyfearless #nature #thegreatoutdoors #breatheyourbiome #journey #infinite #dynamic #consciousness #humancollective #newparadigm #newearth #thefutureisnow #bethechange #wildride #φωλια #φωλιά #φύση #απειρος #διαδρομή #βολτα #βόλτα #συνείδηση
on the shoulders of a giant. some days, when the sun doesn’t wake to salute you, inversions are required. a few squares down you may read why they are unavoidable in our routine and these photos were meant to be included, well i'll add yet another square here to gab about them. with just about everything on the table these days, it’s comforting to rest my head on an insulated earth while toes stretch for the heavens. only a few seconds of courage is vital to master this, then the question of the day is how can i absorb the abundance and prosperity emanating my way. what i see from down here is the whole sky and everything else are weather forecasters deterring me from reaching my paradise. #thef0lia #blissful #blissfullyfearless #selfcare #selfworth #yoga #motivation #breatheyourbiome #inversion #headstand #routine #consciousness #breathe #sky #heaven #humanracegetoffyourknees #prosperity #abundance #selfhealing #courage #newparadigm #thefutureisnow #φωλια #φωλιά #κουραγιο #ουρανός #παραδεισος #παράδεισος #κίνητρο #συνείδηση
transformations. stalactites started melting today, whichever ones endured the prying hands that whacked off mostly the hefty ones that is. they were quite the sculptures, prevailing for a few weeks, not a good sign from an energy point of view. a whole lot of absconding heat, but from a crisp air vantage point, red flowed with salubrious air. still a lot of murkiness and not nearly warm enough to expose much skin, i paused for a moment to witness beautiful changes without resistance, drip by drip. barely needing to do a thing, the icicles melted away gradually into the soppy dissolving snow absorbing its abundance. it's a miraculous week, aim toward something beautiful by giving yourself into a part of something so much bigger. opportunities occur when we let it all melt away. the past is a memory, the future doesn’t exist yet…we are creating it as we go. breathe it in slowly, beautifully and awake from the dreamspell. click link in bio and search red or redwood to find out about red. #thef0lia #breathe #red #newparadigm #opportunity #stalactites #winter #thefutureisnow #awake #transformations #φωλια #φωλιά #σταλακτίτες #αναπνέω #αφύπνιση #μεταμορφωση
every day is training day. light is shifting, birds are chirping and girlfriend here is training. practicing movement and breath with intention and dedication. the shift, ever so hazily has begun…it’s up to us to keep it free and easy. energy flows where intention goes; straining corrodes. make it count. #thef0lia #plank #yoga #breathe #breath #intention #free #energy #flow #selfcare #selfhealing #selflove #training #trainingday #dedication #motivation #light #φωλια #φωλιά #ενεργια #ενέργεια #εκπαίδευση #πνοή #αναπνοή #φως #ελεύθερο
stillness holds it all. diving deep into the goodness this weekend with my sidekick and my sidekick’s sidekick. i welcome moonbeams in this space and when the sun isn’t so coy, i always long-for her rays and stretch out wherever she casts her beams across the floor. we make space for it here. it’s us, awake, moving and receiving. it’s a discovery. some days it’s morning, others it’s evenings and often it’s both. a few rhythmic movements for me is what it takes intermixed with baby bears huggies, or pecks and a whole lot of times taking her lead. today, she was moved to snap a few shots instead. choose peace and opportunity that arises with every new day…discover what turns on the magic for you. #thef0lia #awake #awakening #discovery #magic #opportunity #peace#still #stillness #φωλια #φωλιά #ειρήνη#αφύπνιση #μαγεία #ακίνητος
i let my eyelids rest and you appeared where i left you to catch your breath. #thef0lia #repose #rest #breath #create #createeveryday #free #createyourlife #love #φωλια #φωλιά #αγάπη #αναπνοή #πλαττω #ανάπαυση
awakening dormancy. this scene is an entirely different universe that i see myself in. in fact, it’s the opposite but in the spirit of how to open my heart and mind and keep it from surrendering to the darkness, i forged onto this murky and unfruitful landscape. actively retreating with every step, expanding with wisdom and depth even though my hopes to greet the sun or dip my bare toes into the water remains distant. every breath is an opportunity for a renewed consciousness. be sober, be vigilant and unfetter from linear thinking…there’s a world without end out there. #thef0lia #awake #awakening #dormancy #universe #spirit #heart #mind #dark #darkness #wisdom #opportunity #vigilant #consciousness #bethechange #breatheyourbiome #outdoors #outdooradventure #thegreatoutdoors #snow #expansion #thefutureisnow #winter #φωλια #φωλιά #χειμώνας #χιόνι #εξοχή #αφύπνιση #σοφία
"by the power of grayskull, i have the power.” --he-man something about watching this cartoon left me with the same exhilaration after beholding the immensely involving movie “rocky” in the theater…running up the exit aisle, my hands up like a goal post… i was invincible. if a humble person or a guy from the back streets of philly can be so magnetic and powerful, why not me? my heart raced and i am certain everyone could see the light beaming from my halo of awakening. this kitty has this sentiment, however, with more of a funny-you-should-ask look to her…it’s a cat thing. he-man is the archetypal, alpha male that taps into his higher self which is omnipresent and intangible only to be invoked when called forth by vocalizing the intention to proclaim it. only those who are awake will see it day-to-day. inside the castle grayskull, the power of consciousness or spirit lies, as within our skull is the vessel that holds the pineal gland and if decalcified activates the higher self and achieving cosmic consciousness—it’s what makes one the master of the universe inside of you. the mighty he-man with his allies defend the mysterious grayskull from the evil forces of skeletor who represents the opposite of the light, the will, the soul. defending the secrets of the castle from darkness, death and fear is the premise of every episode. losing to fear means losing all of the power. read that again. the greatest story ever told has been told to us in many ways, on many screens, yet as a collective we fail to reflect on such "woo woo" messages. the influential, carl jung once said, "until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate." and yet now with current false gods adumbrating a dark, dark winter and other alternative fears that are equally infelicitous, we do not take to battle to protect our castle. we are in the midst of a biblical transition and i feel like he-man thrusting the sword above my head declaring the magic spell, by the power of grayskull I have the power, just to go to the supermarket. i am the only one scuttling up and down the aisles not looking like a bandit and wondering where all the alpha males are at.
the face off. the imagination of these waggish chums after eleven months of social conditioning does provide a sweet pastime. it beats the functionary of mindless time and motion we grew accustomed to in our previous lifestyle. despite my continual requests to not feed the quadrupeds from our plates, my little ones continue with their pixieish ways. i have to give it to the cat; he has proven to have quite the will power. his confidence in his stillness is admirable. cats are gracefully fierce, grounded, always in the present and ambling about without a care in the world. spending more time in the indulgent palettes of our nest has attested that the unhealthy and unnatural decrees are beginning to backfire onto those who maliciously implemented them, as long as you figured out the game and not become a willing player. this is the opportunity to be like a feline. take time to go inwards, create space to be exponentially creative and forget about the preprogramming show out there. turn off all the white noise and settle in. eventually this little bear left her post and the cat took hold of the moment and expressed himself. we can learn a great deal from felines. lean into the shift, find the peace in the stillness knowing when to pounce, knowing there is purpose in the waiting. #thef0lia #cats #feline #confidence #still #stillness #grounded #fierce #present #space #create #creative #whitenoise #inwards #peace #newparadigm #thefutureisnow #humankind #humanracegetoffyourknees #φωλιά #φωλια #ειρήνη #ηρεμία #γάτα
the upside-down show. for those who wish to grasp what’s been going on from the dawn of time to present, it’s easier to discover while on your head as things have been topsy-turvy for some time and we are misled to believe it as reality. it’s been quite the performance and i have opted out of it recently…it will make you bonkers. despite the upside-down paradigm, we are vesting in our experience here on the hill. i have always revered inversions and this little apple didn’t fall far from the tree. surprisingly, the grade doesn’t make it more challenging but even more empowering. i get a good chuckle with all these extraordinary efforts and capacity to denigrate anything and everything these days…it’s the whole point of being alive right now. in these parts, winter simplifies things. our existence isn’t elemental but essential and they know it. it’s no wonder why empowering our experience had been kept under wraps. we are living souls…we bid you adieu corporation. #thef0lia 0lia #soul #livingsoul #essential #upsidedown #topsyturvy #newparadigm #empowering #winter #republic #corporation #winterwonderland #snow #bethechange #thefutureisnow #thegreatawaking #awake #humanracegetoffyourknees #φωλιά #φωλια #χιόνι #χιονι #χειμώνας #ανωκατω #ανάποδα #αφύπνιση
in the midst of innocence, we remain forever playful. together with our white landscape, we grow creative. under heavy clouds, we sled on. on left behind cardboard, we glide downwards. deep into frostiness, we transform an unsmiling, barren and frozen scene into motion. on glistening snow, more sunbeams to hold. in every one of our cells, more photonic light grows. it’s ours to have and to hold. i'm wired even after numerous hikes up the hill. anyone else feeling it? #thef0lia #playful #snow #winter #winterwonderland #winterfun #breatheyourbiome #frost #frosty #frozen #light #photonics #φωλια #φωλιά #χιόνι #χιονι #φως #φώς
devotion of attention. it’s the bits of light that feeds me these days, especially in our frozen enrobed white landscape…such a welcome vision in february. no doubt this beloved band of earth commands my attention even if it’s not my seasonal preference. in these cloudy and confusing times, when most are not recognizing what they are disturbingly enthusiastic to see play out, it’s these nourishing moments of beauty that remind me how intricate and brilliant this universe is even as intense things may seem. so, until i find my footing on disrobed landscape, i will bless all opportunities and experiences which will get me to where i am meant to be. as my winter-loving bear climbed up plowed snow, the destiny of the winds caressed my exposed bits…it felt like something unimaginably beautiful in the making. #thef0lia #beauty #brilliant #light #sunset #wind #snow #winter #winterwonderland #landscape #nourish #beauty #opportunity #experience #universe #breatheyourbiome #bethechange #newparadigm #thefutureisnow #φωλια #φωλιά #χειμώνας #χιονι #τοπίο #εμπειρία #ηλιοβασίλεμα #ομορφιά
no words. you say my name so clearly, without even speaking. i hear you calling when i enter my heart. i don’t have a whole lot of words to exchange lately. it seems futile with most these days. how can you describe the circumstance we have permitted ourselves to exist in with text? ancient souls don’t require human language. it’s starts with the heart, look inside and awaken. when you surrender to all and are rooted in trust and oneness, you are left with only your authentic self. this expression radiates to every sentient around…it’s undeniable. i hiked up the hill shadowing my snow-loving bear and plunged into this serene frequency…a caption of a brilliant prose. no words, a couple of students en repose, all heart and a whole lot of tenderness here. it feels like the beginning of a new way of communicating. anyone else noticing the vanishing of words? #thef0lia #nowords #nowordsneeded #soul #heart #awake #serene #awakening #thegreatawakening #peace #breatheyourbiome #newparadigm #frequency #thefutureisnow #bethechange #φωλια #φωλιά #καρδιά #ειρήνη #ειρηνη #αφύπνιση
just passing through...right through my heart. what unlived parts of you are begging to come out to play? #thef0lia #heart #sunset #awakening #sunsetphotography #breatheyourbiome #awake #thegreatawaking #φωλια #φωλιά #ηλιος #ηλιοβασίλεμα #ηλιο #αφύπνιση

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