Category Archives: history

The Americanization of Sufi Knowledge and Wisdom

Posted on June 23, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Pirani Ameena Begum (May 8, 1892 – May 1, 1949) When I originally looked at the lives of Hazrat Inayat Khan and their daughter Noor, I didn’t think to investigate the life of Inayat Khan’s wife, Ora Ray Baker. This … Continue reading →

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It’s a Sign of a Lakota Prophecy Being Fulfilled

Posted on June 22, 2024 by cdsmiller17

White Buffalo Calf Woman If it weren’t for this young calf being born recently in Yellowstone National Park, this ancient prophecy would have gone unnoticed. What seems significant to me is that it follows on from Chris Bledsoe’s encounter with … Continue reading →

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Now, This is Starting to Get Very Weird…

Posted on June 21, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Horatio Nelson (September 18, 1758 [OS] – October 21, 1805) Luke Aaron was insistent that I look at Horatio Nelson, with respect as to whom he may have reincarnated as in the present time. Ordinarily, I would have been skeptical, … Continue reading →

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Problematic Hanoverian Monarchs, Part II

Posted on June 21, 2024 by cdsmiller17

George IV (August 12, 1762 – June 26, 1830) This individual was a bit of a heavyweight, at least in health terms. George IV was the eldest child of King George III and Queen Charlotte. He led an extravagant lifestyle that contributed … Continue reading →

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The House of Hanover Monarchs were Problematic

Posted on June 20, 2024 by cdsmiller17

William IV (August 21, 1765 – June 20, 1837) Luke Aaron has suggested another couple of Napoleonic-era individuals who have reincarnated as Euro-skeptic politicians in the present age. I’m going to look at one of those individuals today, the other … Continue reading →

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He Served Two Kings with IV Designations, and Victoria

Posted on June 19, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington (May 1, 1769 – Sep 14, 1852) I had an unspoken question when I wrote about Nigel Farage. Luke Aaron provided me with the answer. How Luke comes up with these connections is beyond … Continue reading →

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If You Understand What the End Goal Is, You’ll Know:

Posted on June 17, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Putin’s Plan Let’s face facts, it’s difficult at best to launch an invasion of another country, especially one that wants to join NATO. Russia is facing an awkward truth: if they don’t win and keep this strip of land, they … Continue reading →

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Agents of Chaos: to Divide and Conquer

Posted on June 16, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Sometimes you have to look back to see a clear path forward. And, sometimes, you have to admit to being duped. “No collusion, no collusion…” Sure, pull the other one. (Even Canadian politics has had its ‘outside’ influences, and we’re … Continue reading →

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Hero or Villain; Patriot or Traitor?

Posted on June 13, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Edward Snowden (June 21, 1983) No matter which way you look at this individual, it took a lot of guts to be a whistleblower, even though his methods were questionable. In fact, almost 11 years later, he is still on … Continue reading →

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Is There Trouble in Paradise?

Posted on June 12, 2024 by cdsmiller17

The Prince and Princess of Wales This is the essence of click-bait: writing about the British Royal Family is like writing about Hollywood relationships, such as the one between Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck, people just can’t get enough of … Continue reading →

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