Fire and Drum — Tools for Building Community
The light and warmth of a fire, combined with the rhythm of the drum create an environment to develop common bonds. As a result, fire and drum are the first community building tools.
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Nine Elements of a Healthy Spiritual Practice
This is a visual aid showing the nine elements that make up a well-rounded spiritual practice. Not coincidently, these elements are also the foundation of a well-balanced health and wellness program. So, spiritual practice and wellness go hand-in-hand.
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Authentic faith — the doorways beyond religion
“Psychedelics are not a substitute for faith. They are a door to authentic faith, born of encountering directly the sacred dimension of everyday experience. This is notthe only gate to that discovery, but it is the most ancient and universal, and potentially the most accessible to the majority of the human race.” — Rick Doblin
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Tree Grounding Exercise — Simple, Powerful and Soothing
Connect with a tree, and you connect to nature. Connect to nature, and you connect with your essence, your soul. Then stand there at one as one with creation.
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There is more to forget than there is to learn
“There is more to forget than there is to learn.” ― Guru Tua
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For many people, the paranormal is a “thing” of fear.
Is there any fact that would change your mind regarding the paranormal? Is there anything you can do to lessen the fear of the unknown?
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Respect those seeking truth, reject those claiming truth
Respect those seeking truth. Reject those claiming truth. So, how do you tell them apart? Continue reading “Respect those seeking truth, reject those claiming truth”
Honoring Your Ancestors
“If you look deeply into the palm of your hand, you will see your parents and all generations of your ancestors. All of them are alive in this moment. Each is present in your body. You are the continuation of each of these people.”
― Thich Nhat Hanh
perception is creation, memory is imagination
“Every act of perception is to some degree an act of creation, and every act of memory is to some degree an act of imagination.” — Oliver Sacks
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