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March 2010

Considerations

by Michael Faraday on March 31, 2010

Guest article by Michael Faraday

Michael Faraday sent me this wise and powerful poetic commentary. Michael is a tender conservator of our planet and a gentle friend to all of us on it.
Some of the ways Michael describes himself are as an organic farmer, a prospector, conservator of Sticks & Stones Museum, overseer of Kids Orchard & Lapidary and National Wildlife Habitat…”and then I drum and play the flute…”

Thank you Michael for everything you bring to this treasured azure ball we all call home.

Michael Faraday

Considerations

We speak of Consciousness,
yet what do we do;
We live in the Moment,
yet plan future Events;
We share the Dream,
yet are we fully Awakened;
We pray to our Ancestors,
yet forget to love the Children;
We learn from our Friends,
yet where is the Unity;
We acknowledge the Importance,
yet fail to provide Support;
We recognize Inspiration,
yet do we inspire Others;
We take from the Earth,
yet what do we give back;
We are born of Woman,
yet what separates our Sacredness;
We feel our inner Earthquakes,
yet not our Mother’s Unrest;
We climb Success Ladders,
yet never stop climbing;
We know of The Oneness,
yet know not of our oneness;
We want Independence,
yet who is anyone Alone;
We understand Patience,
yet are ignorant of Time;
We live a life Full-Talented,
yet where is our One-Hearted;
We desire Uniqueness, seek Democracy,
yet we cannot reform our Families;
We have Experiences,
yet we keep them to ourselves;
We honor White Buffalo,
yet still follow the Herd;
We all have been Hungry,
yet still there is Starvation;
We think what we Become,
yet what we think also Becomes;
We exalt at writing Poetry,
yet how many are living as Poets;
We love to Live,
yet do we live to Love.

Michael Faraday Alexander

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Music Credit:  Kevin MacLeod

When we travel the path to our own truth, we may not always know from what direction a dragon may appear. What we do know is dragons will step out onto our path and we must be prepared. Therefore, I am offering up some helpful hints here for conquering dragons and empowering ourselves.
Come my friends, let the adventure begin!!!

(This is an updated podcast of one I did a year ago. I think you’ll like the changes!!)

Thanks, Brookie Leigh

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Click to download Change of Heart from Holly Near's website

Music Credit:  Holly Near

Will Rogers said, “We can’t all be heroes, because somebody has to sit on the curb and applaud when they go by.”
And, while I think Will had a valid point, Holly Near’s song “Change of Heart” offers a perception I believe Will would agree with. To paraphrase it: Our hearts and minds change when we participate in empowering the lives of those around us. In addition, when we observe others’ acts of kindness, we are further inspired.
So I believe Will would agree with me when I say the two roles, hero and curb sitter, in his statement, shift and revolve many times in the cycle of our lives. Sometimes we are the curb sitters, applauding loudly and enthusiastically for the brave ones who take the chances and change the lives of others with action or deed. Other times it is we who are the ones heralded, noted and admired for the valor or voice we have demonstrated.
Yet at our fingertips is the opportunity to make our energy felt, for a platform as accessible as Facebook makes it possible for any of us to stand wherever we wish in Will’s rumination, and to grab the mantle of impactful engagement to which Holly inspires us to in her song.
So, whichever part you are now playing in your performance of this magnificent human showcase, execute your role with intention and it will be guaranteed to be significant.
Are you ready for a change of heart?

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Playing for Change – Stand By Me

March 19, 2010

This video is a guest contribution by Ann Smith
Life is a collection of invaluable moments.
Grab each one.
Empower it with the contribution of your self.
And if you will, turn to those around you,
ask them to contribute.
If they ask you what cause to contribute to, my suggestion would be offer them their choice.
Food for all.
Safety for all.
Dignity [...]

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On St. Patrick’s Day – Claim your Anam Cara

March 17, 2010

We all know those times when something really hits the spot and we want “seconds”. Well, apparently this post hit the spot for a lot of you, because a whole bunch of you requested we repost it.  So, in honor of St. Patrick’s Day, and to let you know we’re always listening, we lay this [...]

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It’s all in the perspective, isn’t it?

March 14, 2010

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So often, if a person doesn’t recognize the importance of an idea or a concept it’s only because they don’t have a complete awareness of how valid it is in their own lives. But, once they see the relevance it has in their own world, they reach to embrace [...]

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We Are All The World – Somos El Mundo

March 13, 2010

25 Years Ago we came together and made a difference. Let music heal the world again.
Listen. Dance. Click through. Open your heart.
And do more.
Donate.

Somos El Mundo

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And the nominees for Best Picture are…

March 8, 2010

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The magic of excitement brews as the lights going down in the theater. The swell of the music fills our ears. Then, on the screen, rushing colors and images fly by. We become mesmerized, hypnotized by the expanse before us.
A great film is compelling. It captivates us.
A great film [...]

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Anam Cara – Ancient Celtic Secrets of Friendship

March 3, 2010

John O’Donohue did much in his short life to popularize and demystify the history and lore of Celtic tradition and spirituality. His gifted authorship captures me its reflection of his own inspired living.
O’ Donohue’s focus was on Celtic wisdom’s teaching that within each of us is a world of possibilities and that we must take [...]

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