Why we are all dead ~ and how to come alive

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Jul 312014
 
Why we are all dead ~ and how to come alive

Reading Time: 5 minutes The Australian natives called the “Real People” call us mutants. They are kind, if we consider what the Kogi natives from Northern Colombia call us. They say we are dead; the dead people. Why? Because we have lost connection to the rest of the natural world so radically that we do not have the energy to be fully, vibrantly alive. As I write these words, a tree is being cut in the garden outside my window. It was a beautiful, exuberant tree with luscious branches that harbored birds, gave flowers and made my mornings a delight. It gifted me with its shadow and its green splendor. But it was more than that. It was a friend. It had inspired me many poems, taught me many life lessons, answered many of my questions. It shared my dreams and healed me when I was sick. Today I woke up when a beautiful dream suddenly turned into a nightmare. I got up and heard the giant saws and looked out of the window to see my friend being mutilated. I looked at the [Read more.]

magicmarkTV 5 peace special

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May 072011
 

Reading Time: < 1 minute www.dreamalchemist.com Enjoy a stirring poetic journey that incorporates poetry, music and beautiful landscapes in a rendition of the poem “I Have Never Seen a Tree go to War.” Created by poet-healer Maria Mar, this special episode from the Dream Alchemist TV Show, conveys an urgent message from the Peacekeepers Commission of the Light about the importance of peace in our planetary survival right now, during the 2012 shift. Visit this URL to pledge yourself as a Peacekeeper, spread the Peace message and find peace resources and organizations. www.dreamalchemist.com Send to Kindle

Mother's Day Gift- Self-mothering Practice

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May 102009
 
Mother's Day Gift- Self-mothering Practice

Reading Time: 4 minutes Warrior Tree, Mother Tree Power Posture Maria Mar(c)2009 This is a Power Posture to help women practice Self-Mothering. While women take care of children, elders, the sick, the community and their families, many of them find it difficult to take care of themselves. True, with all their duties, most women find it difficult to find time for self-mothering. But that is just the surface problem. Beneath, lies a deeper emotional reason. We have been trained to place our selves last and to feel guilty for giving ourselves priority. Art by Maria Mar(c)2009 Click graphic to get the downloadable poster. This exercise calls upon the sacred presence of  Trees to summon your Inner Warrior. This Power Self opens a sacred time and space, connecting you to the forces of the trees, the earth and the Universe for renewal and strength. It helps you to center yourself. Once you find your core strength and center, then you can call upon your Inner Mother to  embrace yourself and practice self-love. Preparation In preparation for the practice, copy and paste these instructions. Download the [Read more.]