Crystal Healing

This is an interesting article:

People used crystals for centuries for healing and magical rituals. Their very appearance is mystifying so it's no wonder that the Western world latched onto the use of crystals as an alternative medical treatment.

The belief that the crystal is a tool that magnifies and isolates the energy of the universe to heal specific areas of the body has long been a tool for ancient healers. The colour of the stone used depends on the part of the body they attempt to heal.

The "prana" from India and "chi" of Chinese medicine both are life forces that circulate through the body. The chakra is the energy whorls located at various spots where the prana exists. In Chinese medicine, the chi follows a meridian and circulates. The use of crystals, in both cases, is to either enhance the energy or unblock it at specific points.

Sometimes the person receiving the healing energies lies as the person versed in crystal healing places the stones on the various charkas.

Crystals are part of the civilized world's economy. When you turn on your computer, crystals bring the communication of the world to your desktop. While no one knows whether crystals do the same for the body, it's one possibility that many people believe and use as an alternate method of healing on a daily basis.

Solar Eclipse

I think many of us are excited about the solar eclipse on 22nd July which is tomorrow. It has been many years since I last experienced one, and I remember I was quite young then, when the day turned dimmed as the sun was blocked by the passing moon.

Eclipse is a common astronomical phenomenon that is full of mythical connotations. My cina friends told me solar eclipse happens when the "heavenly dog" is eating the sun. I am sure other cultures have their own mythical beliefs too.

Scientifically, textbook tells me that solar eclipse is a natural phenomenon and it takes place when moon comes between sun and earth in a straight line. During the eclipse the moon passes over the surface of the earth. As we are at earth and we will be able to see that moon is going to block the light of sun as it totally covers the sun. This can only take place during a new moon, when sun and moon is in conjunction, as seen from earth. This is how solar eclipse takes place.

However, despite all these excitement built up by the media around the world, I won't be able to see the "longest solar eclipse" (about 6 minutes) of this century. This is because it happens in countries like India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar and China). The next total solar eclipse of such magnitude will only happen in year 2132!

A pity..

Out of the box

There is this creativity talk on the job. What is it? Experts say creative people are people who can come out with IDEAS..faster than anyone. It doesn't matter what kind of ideas, its how fast these good and bad ideas were churned out fast! The point is, some where will come a brilliant idea to solve the problem on the table. And in a more cost effective and better way.

I feel that if you are able to do that, then you will be a valuable asset to the organisation, as you can the one who comes out with ideas that could make the "gears" tick and move smoothly - a leading light. There are always problems on hand, and in the fast economy, that calls for someone with quick brains and composure. This quality alone can set you apart from another employee and make you more valuable to that employer.

Who does not have problems to solve at any kind of job they may be on?

I feel that thinking out of the box is something that can be learned. The sad thing is that this country needs many of such people in the top leading tier to progress. We are doing fine, but need something extra to jump to the "premier league" of asian countries.

That is why, drastic changes have to be made. Hope they know.