original art by Pegi Eyers
As we move into the future we will work, laugh, play, study, vote ~ to renew democracy and renew the lives of all. The new mestizaje is the joyous birth of a new humanity. No more barriers, no more racism. The past will not be forgotten but will be blended into the new bodies and cultures that will emerge out of our coming together not in battle or conquest, as in the days of old, but in Love, which is the only force that can unite us without destroying us. That is the way to world peace and harmony, and we struggle, dream and work for that future. "The Sacred in the Latino Experience" by Virgilio Elizondo
I love this quote by Virgilio Elizondo! It contains universal truths that need to be heard, and I for one am listening! Right now various theories abound regarding the meaning of 2012, and the idea of a new opportunity, or Golden Age, for humanity seems to have taken root. Coming from many different sources including the prophecy of indigenous elders, the different teachings emphasize the message of a collective movement toward a unified consciousness, and that qualities such as kindness and compassion will be integral to our survival as a species. I think it is possible for us to emulate the way of the inclusive Universal Mind (The One), which is beyond all physical limits, but the concept of One Tribe does need some clarification.
It does not mean coming together in a uniform monoculture or some kind of a “global order”. All beings are subject to natural law which stress that species diversity works better than homogeneity, and is essential to a healthy ecosystem. Diversity is the key to healthy, thriving populations, and it is very important for us to develop an appreciation and tolerance for cultural diversity, for different peoples, stories and sensibilities. As Daniel Quinn says in The Story of B, "a multiplicity of tribes and cultural groups in diversity has worked for millions of years and hopefully it will continue for millions more.”
At the core of the indigenous knowledge common to all human groups is a focus on the land, environment, plants, creatures, cycles and elements of nature in the place WHERE WE LIVE, not on gratuitously importing other things that are pleasing. I see the wisdom in this, and as I practice the consciousness of One Tribe I will also reflect on what is sacred and precious about RIGHT HERE, the place and the community where I live. I truly believe that we can come together in worldwide love and harmony, honoring the unique diversity that is the human experience. How exciting it is to be part of the groundswell of consciousness birthing the next cycle of our collective human journey!
It does not mean coming together in a uniform monoculture or some kind of a “global order”. All beings are subject to natural law which stress that species diversity works better than homogeneity, and is essential to a healthy ecosystem. Diversity is the key to healthy, thriving populations, and it is very important for us to develop an appreciation and tolerance for cultural diversity, for different peoples, stories and sensibilities. As Daniel Quinn says in The Story of B, "a multiplicity of tribes and cultural groups in diversity has worked for millions of years and hopefully it will continue for millions more.”
At the core of the indigenous knowledge common to all human groups is a focus on the land, environment, plants, creatures, cycles and elements of nature in the place WHERE WE LIVE, not on gratuitously importing other things that are pleasing. I see the wisdom in this, and as I practice the consciousness of One Tribe I will also reflect on what is sacred and precious about RIGHT HERE, the place and the community where I live. I truly believe that we can come together in worldwide love and harmony, honoring the unique diversity that is the human experience. How exciting it is to be part of the groundswell of consciousness birthing the next cycle of our collective human journey!
 | Whether people like it or not, and while they may want to hold tight to old ways of thinking and being, we are evolving into a global consciousness more in alignment with universal laws, premised in unconditional love which does not judge, exclude or adhere to one perception. Rev. Jan Porter www.inspiredsoulworks.com |
Creator / Source / OneNess / UniVerse ♥ is the all of everything. We are all its hands and faces. Many faces, One BEING. Work through the illusions of life/death, right/wrong…....this is what we are made for, the coming-aware of each of us as a self-aware expression of that Infinite One…...♥….. We may choose to hide from......OneNess…..or we may choose to come together in KnowingNess of the UniVerse as ONE, to know ourselves as intrinsically whole and extensible into infinity along the lines of identity with the ONE…....We may choose to embrace this or we may choose to live locked-down into our tiny fearful egos, awaiting a supposedly painful decline into dissolution........CHOOSE!
David Hartley www.holistiq.com
David Hartley www.holistiq.com
In the time of the Seventh Fire, a New People would emerge. They would retrace their steps to find the wisdom that was left by the side of the trail long ago. Their steps would take them to the Elders, who they would ask to guide them on their journey. If the New People remain strong in their quest, the sacred drum will again sound its voice. There will be an awakening of the people, and the sacred fire will be lit again. At this time, the light-skinned race will be given a choice between two roads. One road is the road of greed and technology without wisdom or respect for life. This road represents a rush to destruction. The other road is spirituality, a slower path that includes respect for all living things. If we choose the spiritual path, we can light yet another fire, an Eight Fire, and begin an extended period of peace and harmony. "The Mishomis Book: The Voice of the Ojibway" by Edward Benton-Banai |  |
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