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JOY HARJO POET WARRIOR Joy Harjo is an internationally renowned performer and writer of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation. She is serving her second term as the 23rd Poet Laureate of the United States. Joy Har­j o, is a mem­ber of the MuscogeeNation and belongs to Oce Vpofv (Hick­o ­r y Ground). She is only the sec­o nd poet to be appoint­e d a third term as U.S. Poet Laureate. Born in Tul­s a, Okla­h oma, she left home to attend high school at the inno­v ­a ­t ive Insti­tute of Amer­i ­c an Indi­a n Arts, which was then a Bureau of Indi­a n Affairs school. Har­j o began writ­i ng poet­r y as a mem­b er of the Uni­v er­s i­t y of New Mexico’s Native stu­d ent orga­n i­z a­t ion, the Kiva Club, in response to Native empow­e r­m ent move­m ents. She went on to earn her MFA at the Iowa Writ­e rs’ Work­shop and teach Eng­l ish, Cre­ative Writ­i ng, and Amer­i ­c an Indi­a n Stud­i es at Uni­v er­s i­t y of Cal­i ­f or­­n ia-Los Ange­l es, Uni­v er­s i­t y of New Mex­i ­c o, Uni­v er­s i­t y of Ari­z ona, Ari­z ona State, Uni­v er­s i­t y of Illi­n ois, Uni­v er­s i­t y of Col­o rado, Uni­ver­s i­t y of Hawai’i, Insti­t ute of Amer­i ­c an Indi­a n Arts, and Uni­v er­s i­t y of Ten­n essee, while per­f orm­i ng music and poet­r y nation­a l­l y and internationally.


The author of nine books of poetry, including the highly acclaimed An American Sunrise, several plays, and children's books, and two memoirs, Crazy Brave and Poet Warrior, her many honors include the Ruth Lily Prize for Lifetime Achievement from the Poetry Foundation, the Academy of American Poets Wallace Stevens Award, two NEA fellowships, and a Guggenheim Fellowship. As a musician and performer, Harjo has produced seven award-winning music albums including her newest, I Pray for My Enemies. She is Exec­ut­ ive Edi­tor of the anthol­og ­ y When the Light of the World was Sub­dued, Our Songs Came Through?—?A Nor­ton Anthol­og ­ y of Native Nations Poet­ry and the editor of Living Nations, Living Words: An Anthology of First Peoples Poetry, the companion anthology to her signature Poet Laureate project.

She is a chancellor of the Academy of American Poets, Board of Directors Chair of the Native Arts & Cultures Foundation, and holds a Tulsa Artist Fellowship. She lives in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

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13 Health Benefits of Wakame Seaweed

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by Dr. Paul Haider

akame Seaweed

has many health benefits. Wakame

is very common.

Seaweed contains lots of iodine for

Many people have

hormonal balance, protects against

this Seaweed in

cancer, boosts energy levels, lowers

their seaweed salad at sushi bars.

cholesterol, helps with weight loss,

But other than having a fantastic

and helps to prevent cardiovascular

taste, this wonderful Seaweed also

disease and more.”

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The Seaweed Wakame used to only

compression of the spine and bone

be grown in Japan, but now this

fractures. Thus Wakame may help

wonderful Seaweed grows worldwide

prevent this scenario. Plus, Wakame

in sea farms and even organic sea

also contains Vitamin D, so add some

farms. And it also grows in wild areas.

Wakame to your meals.

Cardiovascular Health - Wakame

Thyroid Health - Wakame also holds

has agents that lower cholesterol

lots of iodine which is important for

LDL or bad cholesterol. And stop

thyroid health. In this day and age,

the accumulation of fats, plus

lots of people are having thyroid

helps to prevent hardening of the

problems. Many people have moved

arteries. Thus, Wakame added to

away from iodized salt to sea salt,

the average diet can help to prevent

which is lower in iodine. Thus, goiter

cardiovascular disease.

and other thyroid diseases have become common… thus, consuming

More Vitality - Wakame boosts vital

Wakame can help.

energy within the body because it has lots of magnesium. Magnesium

B-Vitamins - Wakame Seaweed

boosts metabolism and regulates

contains lots of B-Vitamins,

enzyme production. Plus, it balances

especially folate, which is important

hormones and helps the body use

for infant health. Thus, pregnant

protein efficiently.

women should eat a little seaweed to make sure they have enough

It is rich in Iron: Wakame has lots of

folate to prevent birth defects. Also,

bioavailable iron, making it easy for

B-Vitamins boost vital energy and

the body to create hemoglobin and

enhance our mood.

healthy red blood cells that will carry oxygen. Thus eating Wakame can

Weight Loss - Wakame contains

provide a boost of energy.

fucoxanthin which prevents the accumulation of fats within the body.

Helping osteoporosis: Wakame also

Plus, it also helps to break down fat

contains lots of calcium, thus helping

into usable energy, thus helping with

to prevent and repair osteoporosis.

weight loss. And fucoxanthin is not

Lack of calcium can result in

a common agent found in green

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The Physics of Grounding and the Energy of the Feet

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By Humanity Healing

ur feet, the passion for

But they are much more than

some, disgust for others.

a means to move! They are an

The feet are responsible

important energy center.

for taking us where we

want, for being able to walk on this

They can carry energies and are

incredible journey that we call life.

portals of exchange with the universe.

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You may not believe it, but it is

emotional, and various body disorders,

actually the truth.

thus generating great body balance in

FEET ARE OUR ROOTS

the simplest possible way. The feet are our roots. Imagine your

Keep your eyes on the stars and your

body like a tree.

feet on the ground. If the sap is alive in us, it goes down

Theodore Roosevelt

to the roots and up to the highest In reflexology, it is said that the feet

branches. Making this analogy with life

carry information about the entire

in matter, we can say that it is precisely

body. They also carry our incarnational

through our rootedness of existence

coordinates.

that we can walk towards the light.

This type of alternative therapy is

And our feet are our roots. Bad

based on the belief that each organ

energies flow through them, and

or part of the body is represented or

universal vital energy also enters.

reflected in the soles of the hands and feet. Putting pressure on these places

The foot cleansing ceremonies that

causes physical changes in the rest

exist in some religions are practices for

of the body. It works more or less the

many reasons.

same way Iridology works. Its purpose is to put into practice the "When the nerves in the eyes and

humble service to all our brothers,

feet are properly understood,

following the example of Jesus to all

there will be less need for surgical

his disciples. Christ's love, embracing

interventions."

all of humanity, makes all people

Sir William Osler

brothers and sisters by the strength of his example. The "mandatum"

The practitioners of this technique

(foot wash) left by him invites us to

stimulate the points located on the

transcend the physical act of washing

feet, promote the cure of diseases,

the feet of the other, to experience

and relieve unpleasant symptoms that

the whole meaning of this gesture: to

they bring us. You can treat organic,

serve, with love, our neighbor.

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The Health Benefits of Exercising with Enjoyment by Ginger McBride

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earn how to use enjoyment

and releasing endorphins, which aid

to exercise that benefits both

in a boosted mood.

mind and body, and begin a fulfilling journey to better

The key, however, is getting ourselves to participate in something that

health!

requires energy but benefits us in Learn how to use enjoyment to

multiple ways. A great way to do this

exercise that benefits both mind and

is by incorporating an exercise that

body, and begin a fulfilling journey to

we like and enjoy.

better health! We always make time for the things that are most enjoyable

There are various types of exercise

to us. It's not that the important

and movement out there. We need

things aren't a priority, but it is easier

only to explore those options and

to motivate ourselves when we know

choose what is best for ourselves.

joy is on the way. So much of our lives

Whether we like something as simple

are riddled with responsibilities. It's

as walking or running on a bright,

easy to understand how it can be

sunny day, or we require something

challenging to prioritize more work

more explorative like hiking with a

in the little free time we have. This is

group. We could even take it a step

why working out and exercising can

further by bringing a camera to

be difficult for some. We procrastinate

document the fun time.

for a multitude of reasons such as fear of failure, fear of success,

Some of us might enjoy joining a

perfectionism, confusion, short-

team in tennis, basketball, baseball,

term gratification versus long-term

softball, or football. Whether it is a

gratification, and the list goes on.

team in high school or college or meeting up with our buddies for a

Exercising is an important aspect

few games a month, the options are

for both the mind and the body.

endless, and for those that are more

When we exercise, it helps our body

creative in nature, we might enjoy

build muscle, improve strength and

taking a dance class. Maybe we enjoy

endurance, and enhances our heart

the live music and meeting people in

health. Exercise can also do wonders

our community that have the same

for the mind, such as relieving stress

interests. Whatever it is that pulls us

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Dreams and the Different Version of Reality

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By Cathedral of the Soul

uthenticity is a concept

When we are in the universe

that has been on my mind

of dreams, however bizarre the

lately. As part of my deep-

situations may be, we tend not to

dive and introspection,

have the slightest critical sense.

I asked friends and acquaintances what

There is no question about facts

this word meant to them.

that would be impossible to happen in our objective realities.

Are the dreams versions of ourselves

For example, in a dream, we can

coexisting in parallel universes? Are

see ourselves flying, talking to

these states of consciousness different

people who are already gone,

from the one when we are awake?

among countless other situations

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inconceivable to happen while we are

constantly have problems with bosses,

in the waking state.

others who often feel wrong, or those who countlessly betray or are betrayed.

When we wake up, however, not infrequently, we are appalled by some

All of these questions work equally as

of the experiences, being intrigued to

the hidden symbolism that appears

the point of going on to some more

in dreams and the answers, both for

in-depth research on the symbolisms

the question of dreams and for our

that came. On countless other

practical lives, are in-depth we choose

times, we left aside what appeared,

to do or not to do about ourselves,

disqualifying contents, imagining that

about what moves us.

they are just loose images with no meaning at all. The big question is that

All the time, our psychism or

even when we let go of a dream, the

something bigger than us is

feeling we had in it or even the images

struggling to get out of the countless

can affect us for several days.

situations of existential looping that we are in. We all have an equal

You are born to fly, and in dreams

opportunity to be more lucid and see

you remember the soul has wings.

beyond. Just choose this purpose.

Robert Moss Daydreaming is part of a creative Our daily lives, like dreams, are full

process, imagining when the mind

of symbolic situations that, even in

is taken, as if by a distraction, to

apparently different scenarios, they

other experiences. This can occur as

end up repeating themselves in

a dissociative event when the mind

emotional content. They would be

escapes from reality due to emotional

symbolic experiences as if we had

issues and stress.

recurring dreams but in a supposed Dreams can be seen as portals of

state of wakefulness.

communication from us to ourselves. As an illustration, we can think of those

We are not always able to give

people who, turning and moving,

ourselves time for this space to occur.

always end up bumping into similar

With training, if soon after we wake

life situations, for example, those who

up, this type of space is installed,

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Seven Self-Care Tips to Help Raise the Vibration

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by Judi Lynch

hen we feel

We have all seen and heard much

rested, connected,

about self-care recently. In light of

and seeing life

recent world events, we all need

from a higher

reminders to love and honor ourselves

vibration, we can truly live-in

more. When we feel rested, connected

purpose and assist others.

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vibration, we are genuinely more

Try new meditation techniques to

able to live in purpose and assist

help with intuition, connection, and

others. Here are a few suggestions to

self-healing. There are countless

remember when things feel heavy.

apps and YouTube videos dedicated to meditation. Focused breathing,

Clear personal spaces of items no

mindfulness, chakra activation,

longer needed or wanted. Clutter can

guided meditations with music and

cause anxiety and take precious time

photographs, spirit guide activation,

away from activities that enhance

and many more are readily available to

life. Constantly cleaning surfaces and

sample. Everyone has particular needs

furniture, having closets filled with

in what helps activate energies within.

'things' can overwhelm our senses. Make peace with letting things go.

Recognize sacred spaces to help

Donate, sell, and give things away to

center and connect. A sacred space

a friend who will use them. Releasing

can be inside or outside. The sounds of

material and outdated items also

running water are great, whether it's

helps to release our minds from past

an indoor fountain or a softly flowing

negative experiences attached to

creek. Painting the walls with specific

them. For many people, this is a life-

colors that represent nature promotes

changing action.

calmness. A special comfortable chair by a window with a view can

Create a personal mantra for the

be a great place to meditate, read, or

next year or perhaps six months.

journal. It's so important to feel that

Identifying what you want to

we have a place of sanctuary to help

accomplish, manifest, or change, and

us process stress and anxiety.

add it to your daily meditation routine to help focus. When we set goals for

Walking or just sitting in nature is

the future, we are more likely to live

a proven method to heal the body,

each day with purposes that help us

wake up the mind and charge the

create what we want to see come

spirit. Schedule time each week to

to fruition. Examples of mantras: I

experience nature in different ways.

am manifesting my best life, Exhale

It lifts the energetic frequencies we

doubt – Inhale Confidence, I AM

genuinely need to survive. Every

Peace-filled, I AM Loved.

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PARANORMAL

WETIKO WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE WRITTEN BY PAUL LEVY PHOTOS BY CANVAS More and more people are hearing about the Native American idea of the wetiko mind-virus.

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Wetiko—called by many different names throughout history—is at the very root of the collective madness and corresponding evil that we, as a human species, are collectively acting out on the world stage. Though wetiko is multi-dimensional, manyfaceted and utterly profound, its fundamental essence is actually quite simple to understand.

The process of identification—of who we think we are—is at the root of wetiko. “Who do we think we are?” is a real question that implies that our sense of identity is related to our thinking, to our very mind itself. Our subjective experience of identity itself is quite malleable and is a function of our own mind, which is to say we are actively participating in the moment-bymoment creation of our experience of identity.


Our sense of identity molds us, while we are at the same time the ones crafting our identity. What we don’t want is to let wetiko forge our identity for us. Because wetiko disease (which I’ve also referred to as Malignant Egrophrenia, i.e., ME disease) is, in its essence, to have fallen into a state of mistaken identity, the best medicine for wetiko is to know who we are. Our true nature, our true identity—who we really are—is impervious to wetiko’s pernicious influence. Wetiko can’t take over, possess or have any effect on our true nature, which is not an object that can be manipulated or possessed by wetiko (or anything else, for that matter). For this reason, wetiko’s strategy is to set up a substitute counterfeit version—a simulation—of ourselves. It then tricks us into identifying with this fraudulent version of ourselves. Wetiko cannot stand it when we identify with our true nature as creative beings, for then it has nothing to sink its roots—and fangs— into. If we don’t pick up and mobilize the creativity that is an essential aspect of our very nature, however, wetiko is happy to use our unexpressed creativity for us in order to serve its agenda, which we can be sure does not serve our best interests. Wetiko has no creativity on its own, but it’s a master impersonator - we can conceive of it as the ape of the divine. The apocryphal texts call wetiko “the counterfeiting spirit” (the antimimon pneuma). A master mime, wetiko creates a copycat version of us, literally masquerading as ourselves. This counterfeiter, for example, plugs into our own innate but unused creativity to conjure up a stunted image of ourselves as being limited, wounded, having problems, etc. (or, the opposite—being inflated and grandiose).

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The Spiritual Benefits of Yoga and Meditation for Children

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By Omtimes

he human psyche

thinking or feeling from other

naturally perceives and

people in a given space.

reads energy, being a natural skill and instinct.

Before modern civilization, in more

Initially, young children are unaware

primitive life, a man had the ability

of how to distinguish their own

to intuitively "read" the environment

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more often, which was a need

being too strict or too full of rules.

for survival to warn of danger

The child needs to feel free and

around him. Due to the increase

comfortable to practice meditation.

in population, and the absence of natural predators, people have forgotten how to develop their

HOW CAN CHILDREN MEDITATE?

intuitive skills. Meditation is a well-known ancient Intuitively, the child interprets the

technique that brings greater

world around them. Guiding them

awareness to the human being.

to develop their empathic skills

Meditation has been practiced by

will teach them how to distinguish

the eastern peoples, it has expanded,

between their own feelings and

many other countries worldwide

others.

practice meditation as a spiritual practice.

ENERGY CENTERS AND SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT

For children, meditation can even be used as a process for emotional

The first energy center that works on

learning. From the age of three,

empathic skills is concentrated in the

it is already possible to teach the

solar plexus chakra.

child to meditate. It takes a lot of patience to teach how meditation

However, the physical system to

works. The person who will pass on

which they are connected is the

the knowledge needs to say that

pineal gland. This is a gland found in

meditation will be a moment only for

the center of the brain.

them, the children.

Due to its benefits, such as providing

Children are full of commitments

Children with greater concentration,

from an early age. Besides regular

and a greater sense of well-being,

classes, they are divided among

the practice of meditation can and

other responsibilities like sport,

will improve human relationships

language class, their family life.

in general. Meditation with children

Many even play a little. Therefore,

does not have to be construed as

meditation will be a moment for

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Sisterhood Retreat -Jamaica

BE LOVE! RECLAIMING SELF-LOVE Love. It is infinite, boundless, and an essential part of being human. It is easy to care for others and share our passion, but why do we find it so hard to love ourselves? We’ve all heard it before; finding love starts with loving yourself first. But, easier said than done, right? Learning how to love yourself feels like an endless process. That’s because it is. Think of loving yourself as an ongoing journey—a spiritual practice that requires consistent nurturing to embody your highest self. It takes regular selfcare rituals to restore and reconnect with the mind, body, and soul. It means mind-body awareness to nourish yourself through daily habits. It means healing from wounds of the past to move past the traumas of our childhood, past lives, and ancestors.

Although it might sound like a lot, introducing selfcare rituals and healing practices into your routine can have a powerful impact on your life. It’s never too early to start. Step into your personal power. From daily practices to sacred rituals, discover these habits to learn how to love yourself.

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Create a Self-Care Tool Kit

If you find yourself spiritually stuck, it can feel like a major challenge just to get out of bed, let alone take care of yourself. So, start simple. Fake it until you make it. Sometimes going through the motions of self-care will get you there, even if difficult at first. Choose a few habits to include in your “self-care toolkit.” You can always turn to these go-to healing activities for self-care, especially on days when you feel blue. It can start with something as small as making your bed or applying a nourishing skincare regime (these can be major achievements on days when we are struggling). Or maybe just going outside: try hiking, biking, walking, or paddle-boarding. Even just a 10minute walk in the sunshine can boost your mood and remind you that you are worthy of care and nurturing. Turn to spiritual activities, like sisterhood circles, meditation, or yoga to nurture the soul and connect with the deeper truth of who you are. You can also practice self-care rituals, like a Full Moon Meditation, to heal energetically and release negative patterns. Or treat yourself to healing experiences where you indulge your senses; soak in a hot bath, allow your muscles to melt at the hands of a skilled massage therapist, or rub a drop of calming essential oil in the palm of your hands, cup your hands over your nose and inhale deeply to create deep relaxation. Even spending time cuddling with your pets or sipping tea with friends can count as an act of self-care.

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Remember: Self-care is personal. You can decide for yourself what to include in your self-care toolkit. Experiment with new activities and allow your intuition to guide you to what really restores your body, mind, and soul.


Kleshas and the Root of Human Sufferings By Humanity Healing

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e call Kleshas the

Some Kleshas are constantly

forms of suffering

subtly manifested in our lives, and

that make us live this

others can cause significant pain.

wheel of Samsara.

Regardless of the intensity of their

There are five, and when you are stuck

manifestation, the kleshas prevent

with one of them, you cannot reach

us from enjoying this life, realizing

Moksha (liberation), which is the goal

that we are not just this mortal

of every yogi or of those trailing the

body. Understanding the kleshas is

spiritual path of Self-Realization.

essential if there is a change in how we deal with our automatic reactions

Translated f rom Sanskrit as "Poison,"

from our ego.

the Kleshas are like toxins from the different layers that we add to our

They say that kleshas are overcome

personality.

with meditation, Tapas (Tapas can be translated as austerities), and true knowledge.

“Avidyā-asmitā-rāga-dveṣaabhiniveśaḥ kleśāḥ”

Being in the present and accepting The Kleshas are manifestations

the flow of life is the recipe against

derived f rom identification with

this cycle of "suffering production," so

the ego, preventing our true self's

practice, breathe, smile, be grateful

understanding, the perfection

and enjoy each experience provided

beneath the layers. In Buddhism,

to you.

the Kleshas are mental states that cloud the mind and manifest in unwholesome actions. Avidya is

IGNORANCE - FIRST OF THE KLESHAS

ignorance. Asmita is identification with the ego, Raga is desire, dvesha

The first Klesha, Avidya, is considered

is aversion, and Abhinivesha is fear

by Patanjali as "... the fertile field for

of death.

the other four ..."

In verse 2.3 of the Yoga Sutras,

The prefix 'a' means 'no,' and "Vidya"

Patanjali describes as 5 the roots of

means knowledge. It is not ignorance

all human suffering.

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From Blocked To Blessed: Receiving The Lessons From Life's Obstacles by Melvin D. Nix The Arrival Of An Unforeseen Detour

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bstacles and roadblocks

a goal or complete a task, we typically

are some of the most

have created plans or a strategy to

unwelcomed occurrences

ensure our success. However, when

that happen in daily lives.

an obstacle arrives in our lives, it shifts

They tend to show up at the most

our plans and has the potential to

inconvenient moments and create

alter our effectiveness. Here are a few

periods of frustration and angst. We've

reasons why we dislike obstacles.

all been there. You get out of bed late and remember that you have an

They Are Unexpected

important meeting scheduled. You hop in the shower, throw your clothes

They Create Delays

on, jump into the car and speed down the highway to get to your meeting. As

They Force Us To Change Our Plans

you are cruising along through traffic, and all of a sudden, everything comes

Although obstacles and roadblocks

to a screeching halt. You discover

slow us down and make us choose a

that the road ahead is completely

different course of action, they can

shut down due to construction, and

be a significant blessing in our lives.

you will be forced to take a detour.

We must learn to look at them from a

You were already running late, and

different perspective.

now you risk missing your meeting because you had no idea that your trip would be stalled due to an unforeseen roadblock. Usually, being late + an obstacle = the formula for a terrible day. Obstacles and roadblocks don't necessarily ruin your day if you learn to

HOW OBSTACLES CAN ENRICH OUR LIVES Obstacles and roadblocks can lead us down the right path to our destiny and preserve us from dangers along

embrace them as a teacher.

the way if we learn to embrace them

WHY WE DISLIKE OBSTACLES

it's a financial crisis, an illness, or a

rather than avoid them. Whether loss, we can still find value, hope, healing, and direction if we learn to

Most people don't care for delays of

channel the energy from the detour

any sort. When we set out to achieve

into a favorable situation. I'm not

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Do You Wear Masks Instead of Being Authentic? by Michelle J Howe

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uthenticity is a concept

of their own truths. Truth brings a high

that has been on my mind

level of integrity, vulnerability, and

lately. As part of my deep-

transparency.

dive and introspection, I

asked friends and acquaintances what

Let's explore more personally…

this word meant to them.

Have you held back from speaking your truth?

Everyone was very happy to share

Have you ever said yes to something

their thoughts. Some people

that wasn't your truth?

define authenticity by spotlighting

Have you ever appeased someone rude

the opposite. They described an

or arrogant?

inauthentic person as dishonest,

Have you ever told a white lie to avoid

selfish, lying, or breaking promises.

a confrontation or to hurt someone?

Others saw authenticity as a person whose behavior showed up with heart,

If you answered YES to any of these

compassion, and integrity.

questions, you have worn a mask. Why?

Although I agreed with all these ideas,

You may think being authentic feels

I thought to go deeper.

too vulnerable – and that's too steep a price.

My own thoughts concluded that…

You may think that your truth can be

Authenticity is intimately linked to

used against you.

recognizing and embodying truth.

You may think that truth doesn't

Authenticity goes hand-in-hand with

matter.

trust, value, faith, and understanding You may feel that hiding your truth

oneself.

is safer. An authentic person will…

You may compromise truth for

Know their truth

approval or validation.

Understand their truth

You may be afraid of your own power.

Speak their truth

You may fear judgment.

Each person is on a life-long journey

A final consideration is that you're a

to embody an authentic expression

very private person – perhaps you only

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Forests, Trees, and their Curative Energies

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By Ministry Earth

rees and forests are

energies. These, in turn, can be felt

indeed significant for

in many ways. Some trees even have

the continuation of the

healing energies, such as willow and

lives of various beings,

pine.

including humans. That is why the issue of preserving the environment is substantial worldwide, even though there is still a lot to be done.

THE IMPORTANCE OF TREES FOR THE PLANET It should not be necessary to talk

In addition to simple living beings, trees and forests also have beautiful

about it too much, as it should be a clear conscious behavior in everyone!

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The truth is that, even though a large part of the population grasps the

RESPECTING OUR COMMONS

concept of the importance of the trees intellectually, another significant

Regarding social aspects, everything

amount of people do not care. It is an

we have about natural resources,

unfortunate situation, but the role of

such as water, food, etc., comes from

all of us is to do our part in the best

our environment. They are called our

possible way.

Commons because they are resources that we share with other beings of

Trees and forests are dictators of

the entire planet. They do not belong

climate and are also the primary

individually to any of us.

caretakers of our waters. Without their presence, the springs would not

So, ignoring the need for nature

survive, and neither would all beings,

preservation and restructuring is

including humans.

like taking the steps forward to the destruction of our civilization.

Besides, environmental preservation is helpful for the country's economy, as long as it is done consciously. After all, there is no point in removing

IMPROVING HEALTH THROUGH ENERGY HEALING OF TREES AND FORESTS

extensions of forest and not having a supportive sustainability plan.

For those who believe in the potential that exists in contact with nature, the

For the health area, preserving the

simple act of sniffing a vegetable or

environment is also particularly

hugging a tree can heal you. And yes,

useful since an unbalanced climate

many trees have healing effects, if not

can bring "discomfort" and health

all of them.

consequences to their populations (humans and others). There is also the

As trees are beings full of energy, like

question of using medicines that are

us, they can influence our personal

created from medicinal plants, which

energy. So, if you have visited some

contribute to health. The destruction

trees and forests lately, you must have

of environments can affect our ability

felt a lot better than at your home in

to heal ourselves as well.

the city. OM TIMES | December 2021


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