Post No. 2,669 - Some interesting reading/viewing

Here are some links that might of interest or value:

• I’ll begin with a poem I wrote this week:   “Solstice Comes”   https://musingsofkayleen.blogspot.com/2023/12/solstice-comes.html  
  

• “The Luminous Dark”   https://jewishcurrents.org/the-luminous-dark?token=5WMIOB4HE85XGzW-LtUdtJPMgABnMv4e   “How can we understand Hanukkah in a way that rejects colonial conceptions of light and dark?”   This was well written and quite interesting - and addresses a problem I have been fighting against in the New Age community since the 80s  
  

• “What Dreams Won't Come”   https://www.okdoomer.io/youre-tired-it-can-wait/   “Welcome to techno-Malthusianism.   ...   If you think the elites aren't capable of such sinister behaviour, look at the work of Paul Piff, a psychologist at the University of California. In study after study, he charts the antisocial influence of egregious wealth. The richer you get, the more money you want. The more entitled you feel to what everyone else has. The more moral justifications you invent.   Just like Malthus.   The tech elite don't want us to dream. They don't want us to daydream. They don't want us to create. They don't want us to love.   That's why you should. In our techno-Malthusian dystopia, holding onto your humanity serves as a form of resistance.”  

• “US Pagans and Indigenous Americans: Land and Identity”   https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/10/3/152   “this paper frames US Paganisms as bipartite with traditional and experiential knowledge; explores how being transplanted from ancestral homelands affects US Pagans’ relationship to the land we are on, to the Indigenous people of that land, and any contribution these may make to the larger discussion of indigeneity; and works to dispel common myths about US Pagans by offering examples of practices that the author suggests may be respectful to Indigenous American communities, while inviting Indigenous American comments on this assessment”   I have yet to read this in-depth   

• this week’s “afterlife report” by the  Zammits (see here for zoom meeting opportunities):  https://www.victorzammit.com/December22nd2023/  
  

• my recent posts on my political blog:  
• From the news on:   society,   the climate crisis, environmental issues, and nuclear threats,   human rights and humanitarian aid,   the war in West Asia,   and   politics & democracy, and international affairs;
  
  
• “On forgetting that money is a token of exchange ... ”   https://politicalmusingsofkayleen.blogspot.com/2023/12/on-forgetting-that-money-is-token-of.html   
  
  
• “Indigenous knowledge INCLUDES adaptation to change”   https://politicalmusingsofkayleen.blogspot.com/2023/12/indigenous-knowledge-includes.html  
  
  
• “From this weeks coming news post on politics & democracy, and international affairs: potus45 ruled ineligible in one US state (subject to appeal)”   https://politicalmusingsofkayleen.blogspot.com/2023/12/from-this-weeks-coming-news-post-on_20.html 

• from YouTube: 

• “Why Humans Are Supposed to Sleep in Two 4-Hour Phases”   https://youtu.be/DKBXFfEPJyg?si=pEWYFElcIAiIFa2o  
  
  
• on neurodivergence: 
• from NeurodiverJENNt:
  - “Autistic Fatigue”   https://youtu.be/RY5GA2QhTKU?si=K9CFsmxqIFpt3IdN   This was useful (for me) - and, as always, very well done  
   
• from I’m Autistic, Now What?:
  - “The Problematic & the CRINGE | Autism Mom Memes”   https://youtu.be/aa8kpZZ1xpM?si=kkBGfFLICQKO54y2   Excellent analysis and explanation of the problems and possible advantages (of some of these)   
  
  
• from other channels: 
  - “Autism Stimming: What YOU Don t Know But Should!”   https://youtu.be/2woM-tvvLNA?si=483JDQmUxlr67rvU  
  
  

• interesting listening this week includes:
  

• “S19E9: Unravelling Hidden Histories: The Remarkable Tale of a World War I Collectible”   Believe: Paranormal & UFO Podcast   “In this engaging discussion, Kade interviews Kieran, a war historian who shares the captivating tale of a World War I artefact he came across. Kieran unravels the story of a young soldier from Tallangatta, Victoria, whose life he pieced together through an old diary. Ensuing unexplainable occurrences and synchronicities have connected Kieran to Counsell in a profound and mysterious way. These include a chance encounter with Counsell's descendants and a strange episode at an Australian war memorial. The episode concludes with the gratifying revelation that the soldier's story is now part of the curriculum in his hometown's secondary college, ensuring that his legacy endures.”   [I have fixed some typo’s in the description. Also, James Counsell’s service records are available at https://www.awm.gov.au/collection/R1728675, and I also consider it possible that Kieran is a reincarnation of James Counsell - and others who interact with Kieran may also be reincarnations, as some groups tend to stick together. In any case, it is an interesting case of synchronicities.]   Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/believe-paranormal-ufo-podcast/id1443705637?i=1000638312770  
  
  
• “Christmas Wrap-Up for 2023”   Brainwaves   http://www.3cr.org.au/brainwaves   “Welcome to the final show of Brainwaves for 2023.Here we talk a bit about our highlights for the year and some tips and places to go for the Christmas holiday season. Don't be lonely, reach out to places for Christmas lunch or dinner, or just for some company. So join Flic, Cailin and Evan as we recap 2023's best bits and welcome the new members of the team too all ready to go for next year 2024. We will also be replaying some favourite shows during the summer break so don't forget to still tune in over summer.”   Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/brainwaves/id451683572?i=1000638404939   or at   https://www.3cr.org.au/brainwaves/episode/brainwaves-christmas-wrap-2023  
  
  
• “Scams. Lemon Cars and Ombudsmans with Consumer Action Law Centre”   Raise the Roof   https://www.3cr.org.au/haag   “Shane and Fiona hear from Rose Bruce-Smith about the types of things Consumer Action Law Centre are seeing affect older people - sophisticated scams, dodgy car sales, and retirement disputes - and what needs to be done about it. Heaps of great resources on their website https://consumeraction.org.au/”   Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/raise-the-roof/id992767851?i=1000638631488   or at   https://www.3cr.org.au/haag/episode/scams-lemon-cars-and-ombudsmans-consumer-action-law-centre  
  
  
•  “Queer Out Here”   Out of the Pan   https://www.3cr.org.au/outofthepan   “Jonathon from Queer Out Here talks about the audio zine and how to submit for submission 9. Also International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers”   Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/out-of-the-pan/id312435652?i=1000638813049   or at   https://www.3cr.org.au/outofthepan/episode/queer-out-here 

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