War and Weltanschauung Under “Hillolscope” By Hillol Ray Garland, Texas, U.S.A. Web Site: [link removed]
Since the prehistoric dawn, war seems to be An integral part of global mankind- And evidences are too many, as on history pages We can always read or find! The cause of wars may brew on simple issues, With the exception of a trifling few- While the showdown of powers agitate the nations In no time for a global view!
‘Name-calling’ may be the underlying fibers To weave the threads of secret war- And diplomacies begin to clip the ‘weeds’ Like the mulching blade in a lawnmower! Man can put many names to prospective enemies And the ‘trick’ grows like a malaise- While the signals for their destructions Are carried out without any mercy or a praise!
Our primitive brains can still do to others What the tribesmen did for recreation or food- By beheading a fellow man and eat his brain out For a display of super power or mood! For modern warfare, soldiers are prepared By constantly cleaning their rifles and boot- Followed by incessant running through obstacle course And making them expert to shoot! The practice goes on by drilling thousand times Until the wary brain is reduced to orders- And become imperative to kill the enemies By any means, within or outside the borders!
“Hillolscope” reveals that we have not changed much Since our obscure prehistoric days- And we call it now “Weltanschauung” To glorify the imperialism like the bright sunrays! Those who resent injustice and mistreatment Are labeled as the enemy for the battle- While those who are the followers or puppets Of the mighty flock like a herd of cattle!
We see in a monopoly of power today, Those with richness and bigger arms or firepower- Have flocked together against majority Who resent global empire run from ivory tower! Armies are engaged to kill or maim the enemies Before they return with glorious smiles- But eternity will remain and millions of flowers Will bloom in the oasis of skeleton piles! The dead will remain dead and the victors will return To chew their shame till the old age- While humans will speak again and again, And commit same nonsense for a history page!
At the footsteps of fundamentalism, the latent war Between the believers and the infidels- Seem to mesmerize the world today While the weapons of mass destruction ring the bells! As per our anthropological knowledge, We all belong to the same genome since our birth- Irrespective of belief, God has not chosen any people Or religion to be imposed on Earth!
Neuroscience thinks drug addict can kick habit To replace addiction for mysticism or fun- ’Cause the brain damaged in biochemical metabolism Needs a source of ‘high’ on the run! Mystical ecstasies, acceptable for the believers, Are in contradiction with “normal” brain- Followed by truths and common beliefs of mankind, Like water swirling down the drain!
Under “Hillolscope”, the “fundamentalist” ideas Are the real danger to global mankind- While the “religious madness” protrudes its ugly head In world politics to put us in bind! A justification of genocide based on the race, Religion or color should never be a “must”- To feed or meet the ego of imperial needs, Aimed at secret aggressions or monetary lust!
Present madness to alluding to war might make us To believe only the strong can be good- But that will never last forever, ’cause heaven will plunge, And it’s the thought for food! Those who are now trying to grab the whole world In both hands should think it well, That those who tried that in the past are vaguely respected, Or our mind does not dwell! Remember, for only those that advocate the good Seem to remain in the memory lane- Irrespective of variable turbulence From war and Weltanschauung, like a lion’s mane!!
The glittering “Statue of Liberty” sings in silence and has been saying it all, From the Bedloe’s Island in New York Harbor where she stands pretty tall! The huddled masses have flocked around her with their only hope, About the liberty in everything, and justice they could really cope!
Speech, press, and religion in her domain are not at all bound- By any limits, rather they do echo a special and unique sound! All are equal, regardless of their past, and plenty to share- Provokes the people around the world to soon come here!
This “Epitome of liberty” has been built by the sweat and toil- Of so many immigrants, past and present, on this blessed soil! America, the jewel on world’s crown, will forever stay that way- ’Cause in God she always trusts and never she will have to sway!
Paths to reach ‘E Pluribus Unum’* for too many years, Presently bring so much joy that we all shed our tears! Now here we feel the value of liberty and diversity as well, That America is ‘the place’ where justice is going to dwell!
Immigrants of today, like those of past, are liberated to cook society meal- Through their own talent, to bring it to the nation’s table without any deal! They always renew America boldly, as America in turn is renewing them- And the world knows that the Statue of Liberty stands for humanity game!
We, the Americans, are not defined by the birthplace or ancestry of our bloodline- Rather, as a Nation, committed to democracy, is the beacon of hope and sunshine! Diversity is our national mantra, and unity is the underlying glue- To mesmerize the planet through the joy of liberty without a clue!
Unity and diversity stand “shoulder to shoulder” to rejuvenate this blessed land- Like partners in pursuit of peace and prosperity, they always walk hand in hand! America, the land of immigrants, is the gateway to stimulate new life with hope- And openly shares the fruits of labor with solemn justice that we can really cope!
Well, by promoting diversity, America has truly attained the competitive peak- And proudly shows the “nation’s strength” on the eagle’s eyes, toes, and beak! Her vigor can be always felt from the hills of dreamy heaven to shining sea, So this tiny heart widely opens to convey my cheers and salute to liberty!!!!
Milestone May 6, 2003 ________________________________________________________ * Out of Many, One
i'm doing a research project on environmental education in elementary schools and i'm looking for just about any information on the subject...mainly how is envi ed intergrated into the curriculum? what is the opposition? what have the results been like? (at the moment) these are my main questions, but any information or links would be SO appriciated!!
On 5/13/03, Mary wrote: > i'm doing a research project on environmental education in > elementary schools and i'm looking for just about any > information on the subject...mainly > how is envi ed intergrated into the curriculum? > what is the opposition? > what have the results been like? > (at the moment) these are my main questions, but any > information or links would be SO appriciated!!
Hi Mary,
I'm trying to do the same thing here in NZ - very little information forthcoming so far. Your may want to look at our NZ education site [link removed]
On 8/20/03, Wendy Brown wrote: > On 5/13/03, Mary wrote: >> i'm doing a research project on environmental education in >> elementary schools and i'm looking for just about any >> information on the subject...mainly >> how is envi ed intergrated into the curriculum? >> what is the opposition? >> what have the results been like? >> (at the moment) these are my main questions, but any >> information or links would be SO appriciated!! > > Hi Mary, > > I'm trying to do the same thing here in NZ - very little > information forthcoming so far. Your may want to look at our > NZ education site [link removed]
Hello Mary:
My duties as a criminal investigator for the State of Rhode Island are primarily focused on the investigation, apprehension, and conviction of individuals or corporations who have committed environmental crimes. Several years ago, I began lecturing at elementary and secondary schools regarding environmental education. This is one of the more rewarding and fulfilling aspects of my job.
I generally conduct my lectures around April of each year in order to coordinate with National Earth Day, but I pretty much make myself available 12 months a year. The topics of discussion included basic environmental awareness, recycling, wate pollution, air pollution, etc. I also provided the students with educational handout materials ranging from coloring books to pencils made from recycled denim, and miniature recycling bins made from reprocessed plastic.
I would be glad to share additional information with you including contact sources for free educational materials. You can reach me (eastern standard time) Monday through Friday 8:00 A.M. till 4:30 P.M. at (401) 222-4700, Ext. 2206
Life in the Cradle of Civilization By Hillol Ray Web Site: [link removed]
Over the last three billion years, at least a billion species Were formed out of a same mode- And the traits are too many that have set all the tales Of neuroscience specifications code! The primeval DNA may have come from the cosmos Riding or moving on fleeting star- Covered by the dust of meteorites, immersed In mist or fume, and even with a deep scar! Ancient Amazonians and Australian aborigines Still believe that living things on Earth, Were brought in by a tiny ‘cosmic serpent’ During its collision and nurtured their birth! Thus, all living beings are related And all animals are relatives of same genome- Still the researches are continuing to unveil The mysteries lying close to home!
From time to time, many species disappear By cataclysmic effects of misty rain, Or by the impacts of meteorites, While the volcanic eruptions do not end in vain! As per latest census, about ten million species Are now thriving on the Earth today- While the rate of extinction is going up And man-made impacts are aiding the decay!
According to neuroscience, the purpose of a life Can be grouped into a Section of Three- Repetition, Constant, and absurd Repetition Are the hidden issues, unable to keep us free! We, as a species, continue to fully repeat Our past errors and evil doings, still now-a-days, Even though enlightened men have enabled us To create wonders, glowing under sunrays!
The conversions from a cannibalistic hunter To a civilized man took ten thousand years- And the progress made by this intelligent species Deserves standing ovation and cheers! As we review old history books or pages And walk in our forefathers’ memory lane- We can clearly see changes brought in by the ink That once flowed in historians’ pen! The earliest civilization appeared in Mesopotamia Through the miraculous invention- Of agriculture and husbandry; and the crafts of masonry Echoed their own intention! Cuneiform writing for the first time lay down The record of knowledge to a new height- While baking and brewing of beer Added new dimensions; and habits changed overnight! The Mesopotamians were the first To write down their many mythological tale- And it gave birth to most of the modern religions To cherish with tooth and nail!
With the passage of era, I wander in awe today And silence is taking most of my time- To refresh my memory of atrocities That had valued human lives as a nickel and dime! How ironic it may appear to the silent Gods Who are watching such cleansing call- Of “precision bombing” via guided missiles, And allowing the fellowmen to fall! We jumped from spear throwing to the wonders Of electronics gadgetry and warfare- But the cradle of civilization is vanishing promptly, And nothing may be left to share!
Now as I gaze at the moonlit night And walk back softly in my memory lane- Tears roll down on the cheeks and ink stops To flow in my bewildered pen! “Never again” was the profound motto Of holocaust sufferers that we all knew- And those that were victims have now Become victimizers for the global view! At times, I ask my inner sense and feel ashamed Of being a human and that’s for sure- ’Cause man can’t pay tribute to those Who freed us via writing and science to endure! Diligent research still continues to invent Weapons of mass destruction on Earth- And we can’t avoid falling in the pits of evil To get burned in the flaming hearth! We still carry on our cannibalistic trends And imperialism tone under the ignorant mask- And that’s a real shame on us as a human being, And conscience should take us to task!!
ABC* in “H-Ray Vision” By Hillol Ray Web Site: [link removed]
The dawn of civilization opened up the human vision To portray their own intrinsic mind- And an “internal sense” of aesthetics was born That’s still prevailing on present mankind! Biogenetic influence in our culture relates To the seed of beauty in our idle brain- Followed by ethical values disappearing fast Like passengers in locomotive train!
For our primitive forefathers, beauty of art Started as an expression of hidden joy- And dearly kept it alive for the many millenniums To come, like a treasured toy! They painted their own bodies and even carved them With scalpel or blunt knives- In an attempt to extricate the beautiful form, Ranging from mountains to beehives! Thus, the connection between realities and imaginations Was established with a mission- And I do visualize that well as I dwell On the third millennium with my “H-Ray Vision”!
During the “Stone-age Civilization”, We were all practitioners of solo dancing and song- Irrespective of the month or season, time of day or night, These rituals went on too long! Music became an inherent part of life, Evidenced by the bold historians’ tales- And ‘Art’ was engraved since then in our brains To ring knowledge doorbells! Aesthetic emotions led us in the vast waves Of creation to hop on a joy ride- To provoke the feelings of enjoyments Without any scorn or life’s ebb tide!
Primitive tribes emphasized the aesthetic implications And ethical values in man- To exemplify the manhood as a demigod Drenched with beauty in the heroes den! Modern religions have obscured These important thoughts to disguise it too well, And converted man from self-assertion To contemplation where minds now dwell! Adoration of material things has prompted God To depart from the spirit of man- While the evil spirits keep on provoking us To commit the sins whenever we can! The aesthetic values have now left the churches With the exception of an only few- And left the Gods alone, decaying in the old temples Preserved for a historical view! The center of life has changed from the inner spirit Of modern man to the world outside- While I watch the growing cities, Full of monotonous forms and tunnels, for us to hide!
Obviously, there’s beauty in the world today That man still constructs to appease the eye- But in ‘H-Ray Vision’, that’s a beauty of decadence Of genuine art and causes me to sigh! Modern beauty of replicating form seem to sink Individual mind into nothingness at best- And to me, this feeling is so pathological, ’Cause it draws the mankind to a perilous test! The idea of being beautiful or heroic Is being abandoned fast with modern hectic pace- While the rooms for all sorts of perversions Are being made to glorify our sanely face!
Modern man has become an addict to all the excesses, From chemical stuffs to junk food- And has abandoned himself into gluttony To become an obese, may be even for good! Well, obesity is not only a relinquishment Of self-aesthetics covered under blouse or shirt- But it’s also the forsaking off the idea For the next era that man has to be an object d’art! We seem to have ceased to be performers To become observers on the Earth- Whose aesthetics have left us behind And truly taken away the life’s mirth!
Today, ‘H-Ray Vision’ reveals that modern revolutions Are recreating lost beauty sense- And so have chosen the way of mass-beauty Of rigid men in uniform marching in tense! Certainly this has some beauty but this is the beauty Of mass destruction and senseless killing- Immersed in a tragedy of slaughtering and cleansing, While leading our bones to chilling! So a few questions that are flocking my quivering voice Now whisper in the stormy air- And ask: how should we reclaim our rights To aesthetic emotion that’s genuine and fair? How do we regain our innocence To a spirit of wonder towards beauty and art? And reclaim our ethical rights to an answer While we mend the broken heart!
I am sure, these are the trivial questions For the modern intelligent man to talk about- ’Cause life is now being built as a machine That grinds and squeaks without a doubt! So far, no one has claimed yet The human “aesthetic” rights that we all are entitled to- Nor has any respect to preach “ethical” human rights The way we deal with or love to do! In Brazil, the people have chosen music With slow dance as an artistic goal- And they adore their bodies with Magnificent costumes to cherish the soul! To an outsider, this seems to be an exercise of futility, Or not a beautiful sight- But it’s the way, the Brazilians love to live And assert their own aesthetic right!
We erroneously think that aesthetic emotions Are a by-product of civilizations for sure- In stead, they come from prehistoric man; Similar to ethical feelings they had to endure! We have quietly forsaken our cultural (tribal) life To replace it with a grim boredom now- And destroyed our emotional incentives To promote lust, greed, and technical know-how! Our aesthetic values are mixed up And emotions are based on watching the big television- So we love to view the gory scenes Of war and crimes daily, followed by nuclear fission! But we would be better of if we learn to play To our “inner sense” of beauty- And claim our aesthetic rights to nourish The ethical values as a moral duty! There’s no beauty in the squalor and poverty Of population in poor nations on Earth- Likewise the beauty is lacking in “shallow lives” Of richer countries since their birth!
Well, as a revolutionary thinker, today I advocate The continuous reconstruction of mind- By sharing science with wondrous globe And putting aesthetics with emotions in a bind! ’Cause science has the essential tools For making a better world, and there’s no doubt- But human mind is curtailing the cultural And political means to create game of shout! So for betterment of mankind, may I urge To build our brains and culture until it’s right? Via the homogenous blending Of ABC in “H-Ray Vision” with precision and foresight!!
Milestone May 10, 2003 ___________________________________________________ * Aesthetics, Beauty, Culture
Hello Everyone- My name is Angela Quintal and I am a volunteer working with the Maine Audubon Society on the Wetland Connections website which focuses on studying the science and ecology of wetlands by Maine students. We are currently looking to recruit as many interested teachers as we can to join our Very Important Pools (V.I.P.) program which involves locating, identifying, documenting, and monitoring vernal pool habitats and vernal pool indicator species throughout the year and educating people about the ecological values of vernal pools. Our website is currently under construction and does have a lot of background information about wetlands on it, but my job is to develop a thorough list of curricula and resources for teachers of every grade to use in educating their students. We are interested in your ideas about what you feel would be useful information to have in this section; the more input we receive from you, the better! Please e-mail me if you would like to get involved, or forward this message on to any other educators you feel would be interested! If you have any questions or would like to join our program feel free to e-mail me at: angela.[email removed]]
Raison d’Etre in “Hillolsphere” By Hillol Ray Garland, Texas, USA Web Sites: [link removed]
About three billion years ago, a tiny cosmic serpent Appeared on the surface of the Earth- And plunged into the ardent sea, Full of vaporous sulphur erupting from a flaming hearth! Suddenly the hidden molecules in uncertain depths Became alert and ready to endure- The formation into chains, groups, cells, And unaccountable organisms just to be sure! A burst of life inundated the abysmal oceans To fill the globe with self-replicating mold- And continued till gaseous atmosphere covered Earth With radiance and shelter to hold! More than 100 million species of plants and large animals Came to pass along the way- While wave after wave of noisy creatures Commingled quickly to make the Earth sway! Soon our planet became filled with the grunts, Howls and cries of horrid terrible voice- Followed by the noise of plants, birds and insects To defray the Earth without a choice! Incessant fighting of all sorts of animals Into forests and bushes filled the resplendent air- Until men came by to add their speeches With battle clamors, and collect the lion’s share! Early dawn of civilization witnessed daily The brutal instincts of the man-animal battle, And it lasted for millenniums, in various form, To provoke the Global Head’s to rattle!
With its intellect, man began to imitate voice of birds Along with rattle of trees in a hurry- And discovered the sense of music, Followed by cuisines to tingle taste buds with a curry! With progress of time, we’ve mastered various arts And science better than our forefather- And covered the huge Earth with waves of our knowledge From one extreme to the other! We carry the same strings of DNA That came down from the past mysterious beasts to us- So in our dreams and fantasies, we evoke our forefather And totem animal without a fuss! But they still live in the depth of our cells And music confirms that we’re relatives of bird, Thus we continue to carry ancient longings, In spite of scientific progress to get inspired!
We have come a long way from the bottomless seas, The dark forests, and incredible pain- Still we feel trapped in our DNA cosmic serpent And tiptoe in our sweet memory lane! Sometimes we think that we are all those millions Of past fiery beasts glued together- And music mimicked from birds makes us feel As their close relatives of same feather! Amazonian Indians/Australian aborigines Still venerate cosmic serpent that brought us- From the skies in dreamtimes over three billion years ago To form heterogeneous nucleus! They still honor their animals and plant relatives, And extract wisdom of life from them- But we have somehow forgotten our wondrous past That used to be a true sparkling gem!
Science has rediscovered from whence our life comes from, On soil or the sandy loam- And made it clear about DNA molecules to confirm That we all belong to a same genome! We are still tormented from the fantastic world That we carelessly left behind- And carry in us the fury of beastly past That boggles our own intrinsic mind! It makes us stumble and fills our brains With crazy outbursts of destruction and rage- While we move on for peace and harmony Of celestial rhythm, found on history page! We created music, along with the wisdom of kindness And brotherly love to bind us all- And we have learnt to crave for light, With technology to stay in touch at beck and call!
In spite of progress made so far, my mind Still trots in ‘Hillolsphere’ every now and then- And asks like the old peoples who used to wonder About all the reasons for being insane! Was it as well the same as that of all those millions Of extinct species of the past? Who were submerged into deep seas, Or covered by debris to stop squalor at last! Was it only the capricious whims of Gods Who roamed around the planet at least? Or was man’s cry so futile and senseless As that of the powerful young ugly beast? Answers are still unknown and we are condemned To such questions again and again- And to move forward in search of light and good For the humanity to reduce the pain!
In “Hillolsphere”, my mind can see well That man can somehow fabricate his own doom- And choose from a cannibalistic past to weave Ridiculous design like in a weaver’s loom! Certainly we can pose the sublime reason of man’s destiny About where we go from here- And venerate us to honor the old creative serpent From the deep dark cosmos with a stare!
Silenced Wounds of Child Abuse By Hillol Ray Garland, Texas, USA Web Sites: [link removed]
Intensive research and data confirm That child abuse constitutes a brain damage for sure- And emotional injuries cause brain wounds That are hard to heal, or child has to endure! The damage caused by the child abuse Can be noticed in inner structures of the brain- While the sexual abuse in early childhood Create a mental anguish or physical strain!
As per neuroscience, the irritability in vermis Can slowly affect the electrical tension, Of the limbic system that controls the emotions, Difficult to ignore or not to mention! Seizers and symptom like tingling, numbness/dizziness May be experienced by the child- Followed by uncontrollable staring or twitching, Irrespective of the abuse, severe or mild! During the temporal lobe epilepsy through a stimulation Of the intricate amigdala region- Distortions of shape/size, or mind-body dissociation Are common, like in a loving pigeon!
Child abuse distorts the vermis that produces Neurochemicals: epinephrine and dopamine- And affect hippocampus* with amigdala Where emotions are triggered to brain and shine! Over the past several decades, it was thought That child abuse could be erased upon time- So a link between child abuse and offenders Was designed to prove its worth over a dime! Criminals for child abuse have been in general victims Of child abuse in their early age- Likewise parents who beat their children May have been beaten by their elders with rage! Thus the vicious circle of child abuse Has been moving on in our society year after year- And researchers have proved child abuse Causes personality disorders to generate a fear! Depression, schizophrenia, autism And attention/deficit hyperactivity are only a few- And these maladies are related to genetic Or prenatal factors for a psychiatric review!
Child abuse can affect the fast neurochemical Production of the vermis in the long run- And may influence the mental health of a child To grow up in love with the normal fun! The vermis regulates the electric irritability Of the limbic system, like in a winding clock- While the reduced integration of left/right Hemispheres of brain brings thoughts to flock! Polarized dominance of one hemisphere Causes the child to see people in a negative way- And it produces abrupt or violent reaction Based on surroundings instead of gentle sway! The irritability of limbic system may cause Aggression, exasperation and anxiety as well- Followed by the self-destructive behaviors As a start in child abuse for the mind to swell!
With changes in dynamics of modern society, Millions are being subjected to child abuse- And thus crop of criminals, drug addicts Or child offenders are created to blow their fuse! The condition of stress inflicted in a child’s mind Remains permanently wired somehow- So his or her main usual reaction is one of hate, Aggression/violence with a revenge vow! Thus a chain of events, violence and abuse Passes on from the generations to roll- And the condition of self-abasement With despondence prevails to create the toll!
Data reveals child abuse prevents adequate learning, And now cries for an early detection- And thus the action should be taken at an initial stage Through tests or thorough selection! Brain damage can be permanent and may pose Grave repercussions on family or schools- Followed by truancy or bad behavior, Demanding on a check through neuroscience tools! Child abuse is a serious problem in which Alcoholism/home violence is a common cause- So may I urge you to think and treat this issue Of ‘silenced wounds’ with a serious pause?
Milestone May 18, 2003 _____________________________________________ * Where the memories of past emotions are kept
On 5/13/03, Mary wrote:
> i'm doing a research project on environmental education in
> elementary schools and i'm looking for just about any
> information on the subject...mainly
> how is envi ed intergrated into the curriculum?
> what is the opposition?
> what have the results been l...See More