I started to watch the 4th episode of Surviving Earth on TV

 They said the oceans were 1000 foot higher on earth than now. But, this is 100 million years ago not 65 million years ago like the previous article. So, the oceans started to die because the many underwater volcanoes were pushing up the sea floor and bringing water ever higher onto the land. then the volcanoes warmed the water so much it created algae blooms which got so big it killed off all life in the sea on those areas. So, in half of the oceans of the earth it killed everything in the ocean.

I suppose this is a good lesson to us humans now too because coral is already dying now worldwide slowly or quickly depending upon where we are talking about on earth already.

It turns out 50% of the coral Reefs on earth have already died with more to come. So, it sounds like humans driving cars and starting fires and such might be creating what I was talking about above too.

I can see why younger people are pretty discouraged now around the world.

However, just remember when I was growing up in the 1950s I was told that I would die a soldier in a nuclear war and everyone was going to die on earth.

So, that didn't happen because the human race found a way to not kill each other completely (at least so far).

So, maybe we will find a way to fix some of these problems so humans don't go extinct this century?

It's up to all of us what actually happens you know? 

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what percentage of the Coral reefs of earth have died?

 

Earth has lost approximately 50% of its coral reefs since the 1950s, driven primarily by rising ocean temperatures, overfishing, and pollution. 

Historical Loss and Statistics

50% Decline: Broad scientific consensus and major studies (such as those tracked by NOAA Fisheries) show that half of the world's coral cover has vanished over the last several decades. 
14% Recent Disappearance: Research highlighted by the Global Coral Reef Monitoring Network indicates that roughly 14% of the world's reef corals were lost in a rapid die-off phase between 2009 and 2018 alone. 
Future Projections: Scientists warn that up to 70% to 90% of remaining coral reefs could be lost by 2050 if current warming trends persist. 

Main Causes of Reef Death

Marine Heatwaves: Unusually warm ocean water causes mass coral bleaching, stripping corals of vital algae and starving them.
Human Pressures: Coastal development, destructive fishing practices, and agricultural runoff weaken local reef resilience. 

Would you like to know more about global bleaching events or coral reef restoration projects?

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Aug 9, 2026- 90 years ago today, track and field star Jesse Owens won his fourth gold medal at the Berlin Olympics—

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90 years ago today, track and field star Jesse Owens won his fourth gold medal at the Berlin Olympics—a first for any American athlete. Owens was cheered enthusiastically by 110,000 people in Berlin's Olympic Stadium—and later, ordinary Germans sought his autograph when they saw the world-record holder in the streets. READ what Jesse said about Hitler at the games... (1936)

 

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Blind Dressage Horse Wins Competitions By Using ‘Equine Braille’

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There was a decade of darkness when the asteroid hit Yucatan and killed all the larger land dinosaurs 65 million years ago

 I was thinking about this. If there was a decade of darkness how many plants could still grow? So, how did what survived actually survive? Maybe they ate all the bigger dinosaurs one by one as they died. How did the plants that survived survive? Did their seeds survive or did the plants survive? Likely all of the above happened on land.

Then in the oceans and lakes it is an entirely different story because lakes and oceans store the heat of the sun much more than the land does. So, this would mean that big land dinosaurs would all die out but those that moved to the ocean maybe like "Whales?" might have survived if this is what they actually did.

For example, Sea Elephants like you can see sometimes at Ano Nuevo north of santa Cruz California were once likely a land animal before they went to the sea to survive the Asteroid taking the sun away for 10 years time. Sea Lions it is thought were once Wolves on land before they reverted to the sea 65 million years ago too 

Episode 3 of Surviving Earth ON TV shares a lot of this information if you are interested in learning more about the asteroid from Maldek the planet when it was nuked out of existence then hit earth and killed all the larger land dinosaurs. Was it accidental or did our ancestors send this one so they could come here because Maldek was Gone as a planet and the pieces of Maldek wiped out the atmosphere and oceans of Mars leaving the surface uninhabitable for humans. Only underground could they have survived and many people likely didn't want to do that so eventually moved to earth (those that survived this). 

This is on NBC but likely you might stream it somewhere too if you search for it.

I'm presently watching it for free and so far the advertisements are only about 9 seconds long which isn't too bad. 

The Cup (your mind) must empty to be filled with something better

I have had this very profound experience in life many different times. I remember getting angry a lot in my 20s and sort of being angry at God for putting me through so much (Until one day I saw God was leading me in specific directions when things went ways I didn't like. I started to notice that it at times felt like my head was pulled out of my rear end the changes were so very great in my life.

But, I see now that God was trying to get me used to constant miracles in my life. So, instead of trying to kill me he was making me someone who could experience miracles 24 hours a day and be okay with that.

This is one reason why I say that adaptability is the key to surviving to old age.

Once God has pulled your head out of your butt a couple of times you might be happy and live to an old age too. So far I've made it to 78 and am still alive to meet all my grandchildren so far.

By God's Grace 

your true nature is already pure, clear, and awake, and you only need to recognize this natural state

Lama Geshe Lobsang Gyatso who was born in Kham in the early 1930s around the same age then as the Dalai Lama is now said, "It is like being on a stage and then opening the curtain where you see the reality of your own enlightenment instantly."

Everyone is trying to tell you how to do everything when in reality you are already enlightened. You just have to accept it.

It's a lot like a surfer and a wave. You can just let people tell you how to surf forever or you can one day go out and actually surf a wave.

It is not thinking it is doing.

Or like Yoda says "There is no try there is only DO"

So, the question becomes "Can you do what Yoda is teaching here?"

It's like choosing to drive a car. If you can do this safely then why shouldn't you drive a car if you can?

But, there are also things like Driver's tests and driver's licenses too in the real world.

However, maybe it's more important to get out there and just surf that wave.

"THERE IS NO TRY THERE IS ONLY DO"

 

I really like this quote in relation to Dzogchen initiation and practice. It is very well written.

 Dzogchen means "Great Perfection" in Tibetan. It is a high-level practice in Tibetan Buddhism (mostly the Nyingma school) and the Bön tradition. It teaches that your true nature is already pure, clear, and awake, and you only need to recognize this natural state instead of trying to create it. 

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Dzogchen is one of the Supreme initiations in Tibetan Buddhism.

The following is in regard to vipaasana

Vipassana is a 10 day word fasting meditation where you never speak with no radio or TV at all. It is to observe yourself and all life around you without any words. The Teacher might talk to you but mostly you are just quiet and so it everyone else at this 10 day Word fast. My oldest daughter has done this because it suited her. I on the other hand have not done a 10 day vipassana Word Fast because I'm not sure it would suit me. Each of us are different in this. My daughter found this very very very empowering. For me, I think I would find it confusing more than anything else but that's just me.

However, my favorite kind of fast (when I could still do this up to age 42 to 45 years old without upsetting my blood sugar level was a 4 day Organic Apple Juice Fast which was amazing for me to do because I really liked where this put me spiritually. However, I would advise going somewhere you love out in nature to do this but be careful of the weather because you will not be as strong as when you eat food so you might get really spacey but in many ways if you are safe enough you will grow in amazing ways in consciousness while praying during a 4 day organic Apple juice Fast.

Or if you want to clear your arteries and veins of plaque and avoid heart bypass surgery in the future try a 30 day Organic Watermelon fast (nothing but watermelon will completely clear your arteries of stuff from Pork and Steak that eventually kills many people in strokes and heart attacks especially over 40 years old.

But, you likely need to do shorter fasts to see if your blood sugar can handle it first. You don't want to die or have to go into the hospital if your health won't allow you to fast. So, be very careful with all of this. 

Look for the source of your thoughts. don't define what you are seeing is either good or bad just let your mind throw up literally whatever is there. As your mind clears by doing this a weight will leave your body and soul and this will help you see the world in better and different ways than you ever have before.

In some ways you are reborn by doing this. Christians call this "Being Born Again" so it is very similar to this or possibly exactly the same thing in a different cultural context.

So, try looking for the source of your thoughts for 24 hours for example on a weekend instead of defining anything you see in your mind as good or bad. Just let your mind "literally Throw up everything" so you can have your whole mind cleaned out in this way if you want to. 

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vipassana meditation definition

 

Vipassana meditation is an ancient, observation-based technique meaning "to see things as they really are." Rediscovered by the Buddha over 2,500 years ago, it uses self-awareness to explore the deep connection between mind and body, aiming to purify the mind and eliminate suffering through radical equanimity. 

Core Principles and Technique

Self-Observation: Focuses on watching physical sensations and mental processes without reacting or judging.
Impermanence: Teaches that all sensations and emotions change, helping break cycles of craving and aversion.
Equanimity:
Cultivates a balanced mind that remains peaceful amid both pleasant and unpleasant experiences.
 

The 10-Day Course Format

Residential Setting: Typically taught through intensive 10-day silent retreats.
Noble Silence: Total abstinence from talking, reading, writing, and eye contact with others to minimize outer distraction.
Daily Schedule: Involves roughly 10 hours of daily meditation starting early in the morning.
Foundation: The first few days focus on breath awareness (Anapana) before transitioning to full body-scanning Vipassana. 

If you're considering attending a retreat, would you like information on how to find a local center, what the daily schedule looks like, or tips for preparing for a silent course?

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