#smile
Wowser! I caught several of the speeches - and the reference to "resume" vs. "rap sheet" made me perk up and smile.
But there were so many other bits if #TrumpVIrus #Truth on display, some of the highlights here.
Trump throws TEMPER TANTRUM after SCATHING DNC speech
But Sir #DonOld #StableGenius ... he only deals in lowlights, and low-lives.
(Point about his family 'business' of theft and housing discrimination well taken). Even this week, he's now stolen Beyonce's song!
And his #cult of #GQP equal-crazies and reality-deniers, continue to just lap it up, and regurgitate the delusions & #disinformation.
Nice summary here. Truly was hoping he'd watch a bit as he was busy "Truthing" stream-of-whatever-it-is (not consciousness!) in his normal #WordSalad spew, framing the opposite of what was said, & messaging without any 'processing' (thinking) along the way.
#Smile We have some #hope again, #sanity may return, along with understanding of, and appreciation for #democracy.
Different...
I followed links to links and came up with 3 hour live/zoom of
"Comedians for Harris"
There's supposedly a fun song in there somewhere, but I confess, I skimmed this. Here's a prime slice (about 2 hours in) if it cues.
It starts just as Eric Swalwell goes SNL for a skit where he plays ~ 'a low budget. Colin Jost' Lots here to skim, enjoy, rewind, unpack...
I still should not want you to smile on all occasions:
for nothing is more silly than a silly smile.[Tamen renidere usque quaque te nollem;
Nam risu inepto res ineptior nulla est.]
Catullus (c. 84 BC – c. 54 BC) Latin poet [Gaius Valerius Catullus]
Carmina # 39 “To Egnatius,” ll. 15-16 [tr. McDonnell (1998)]
#quote #quotes #quotation #foolishness #grin #grinning #laughter #silliness #smile #smiling
Sourcing / notes: https://wist.info/catullus/69908/
PAN ASIA
Un film de voyage en Asie peuplé de sourires que j'aime bien revoir de temps à autre
Musique et films de Paul Wex et si,çà vous plaît, il y en a plein d'autres du même auteur sur vimeo
Travel movie in Asia populated with smiles that i like to see again from time to time
Music and images of Paul Wex and if you like it there are a lot more non vimeo
Una pelicula de viaje en Asia, con muchas sonrisas que me gusta ver de nuevo de vfez en cuando
Musica y pelicula de Paul Wex, si le gusta hay muchas mas en vimeo
https://vimeo.com/31082448
#voyage #travel #viaje #asia #asie #sourire #smile #sonrisa
12 April, 2024 Friday Chaturthi #Grey #Kushmanda Puja
The fourth day of the Navratri festival is dedicated to #Goddess Maa Kushmanda, during which the fourth form of the nine incarnations of Goddess #Durga is worshipped. The worship of #Maa-Kushmanda develops intelligence and increases decision-making power in life.
Maa Kushmanda is very fond of the sacrifice of Kumhada कुम्हड़ा फल (Also known as Petha, Ash Gourd or Kumahada) and in Sanskrit, Kumhada is called Kushmanda, that is why this form of Maa Durga is called Kushmanda. It is believed that by worshiping Maa Kushmanda in Navratri, all the diseases, sorrows and fears of the seeker are removed and he gets infinite grace and desired boon of the Goddess.
There are many forms of Goddess Durga, but the form of Maa Kushmanda is among the most striking; she radiates as brightly as the sun.
The mantra of Kushmanda Maa :
Maa Kushmanda resides in the Anahata Chakra so, she is worshipped by meditating in the Anahata Chakra. Through her blessings, her devotees are able to overcome diseases, evil eyes, and grief. She grants fame, strength and longevity to her devotees who chant the following mantras:-
सुरासम्पूर्णकलशं रुधिराप्लुतमेव च। दधाना हस्तपद्माभ्यां कुष्मांडा शुभदास्तु मे। (Surasampurnakalasham Rudhiraplutmev Ch; Dadhana Hastapadmabhayam Kushmanda Shubhadastu ) अमृत से परिपूरित कलश को धारण करने वाली और कमलपुष्प से युक्त तेजोमय मां कूष्मांडा हमें सब कार्यों में शुभदायी सिद्ध हो।
2. या देवी सर्वभूतेषु तुष्टि-रूपेण संस्थिता।
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥
Her #beej #mantra is ॐ ऐं ह्रीं क्लीं कूष्मांडायै नम: । (Om Aim Hreem Klein Kushmandaai Namah).
- The devotees can also recite Siddha Kunjika Stotra to please Maa Kushmanda.
The story about Maa Kushmanda:
It is believed that the universe began as a dark space and that Goddess Kushmanda produced the Cosmos with her smile from that dark space. Kushmanda is believed to be the #source of direction and energy for the Sun. Kushmanda is believed to be the source of direction and energy for the Sun.
She is known as “Kushmanda,” which is derived from the words Ku (little), Ushma (warmth), and Anda ( #egg), referring to the person who created the universe as a “Little Cosmic Egg” filled with energy and warmth.
She also created Devi #Mahakali, Devi #Mahalaxmi, and #Devi #Mahasaraswati. Maa Kushmanda is also known as Adiswaroopa and #Adishakti.
She has eight arms, she is also known as Ashtabhuja, which means goddess with eight hands. Kamandal, bow, arrow, lotus flower, nectar-filled urn, chakra, and mace are held in each of her seven hands, respectively and in the eighth hand, there is a rosary that grants all siddhis (perfectionism) and prosperity to her devotionalists.
How to pray Maa Kushmanda?
On the fourth day of Navratri, Malpuas (traditional north Indian pancakes made with wheat flour, jaggery or sugar, and cardamom powder) should be offered to Goddess Kushmanda. Offerings of Red bangles, red flowers, and red dress should be made because these are very dear to the Goddess. During the time of Maa Kushmanda’s prayer, devotees should sit in the green asana.
She is the happy manifestation of Maa Durga better known as the “Smiling Goddess”, therefore, Maa Kushmanda is synonymous with happiness. Those who worship Maa Kushmanda are blessed with happiness, prosperity, an abundance of knowledge, good health, and long life. In this form of Durga, darkness is believed to be eradicated from the world by her #smile.
The worshipers of Maa Kushmanda enjoy good vision, mental freedom, and positive social standing.
The value of a smile at Christmas
It costs nothing, but creates much.
It enriches those who recieve, without impoverishing those who give.
It happens in a flash and the memory of it sometimes last forever.
None are so rich they can get along without it, and none so poor but are richer for its benefits.
It creates happiness in the home, fosters good will in a business, and is the countersign of friends.
It is rest to the weary, daylight to the discouraged, sunshine to the sad, and nature's best antidote for trouble.
Yet i cannot be bought, begged, borrowed, or stolen, for it is something that is no earthly good to anybody till it is given away.
And if in the last-minute rush of Christmas buying some of our salespeople should be too tired to give you a smile, may we ask you to leave one of yours?
For nobody needs a smile so much as those who have none left to give!
From a century ago; "a department store in New York City, in recognition of the pressures its sales clerks were under during the Christmas rush, presented the readers of its advertisements with the above homely philosophy."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWUahpgPlKg
"Raise a #Smile" (Official #Music #Video) - by The #MarshFamily
Care to our coffin adds a nail, no doubt;
And every grin, so merry, draws one out.
John Wolcot (1738-1819) English satirist (pseud. Peter Pindar)
Expostulatory Odes to a Great Duke and a Little Lord, Ode 15, ll. 5-6 (1789)
#quote #quotes #quotation #care #goodhumor #grin #health #humor #merriment #smile #worry
Sourcing / notes: https://wist.info/wolcot-john/64385/