In the past week, one of the recurring messages I’ve seen popping up in the news is regarding the new series of budget cuts declared by the current US government, and how these cuts are “compassionate” and ultimately in favor
A Culture Of Care
“Even if I knew that tomorrow the world would go to pieces, I would still plant my apple tree.” ~ Martin Luther We have been living in difficult times for years now, and for any sensitive person,
Divided: Solution?
Last week, I came across a conversation on social media that suggested the only solution to the current state of things in the US is the dissolution of the country into two (or more) separate nations. One person claimed it
Only God I Saw
Resistance. This is the word that is circulating more and more in this climate of political turmoil. And I am right there with you alongside millions of others who refuse to accept small-mindedness, bigotry, hatred, and injustice to reign the
Healing the Shadow, Standing for the Light
We must find balance between looking externally and looking within. As activists, we must engage with legitimate and trusted information about what is unfolding in the US, and support the action that needs to happen to make it clear to
Becoming Arjuna: Warrior of the Heart
As the philosophical and ethical divide has increased in my country in recent weeks, I am finding myself being tossed about in a sea of emotional responses and ideas about what must be done now. There is a passage from
Compassionately Fierce in Uncertain Times
I have seen a few people commenting recently on the “liberal” and “spiritual” people, calling them on “negativity” and “hatred.” While I can only speak for myself, I imagine that there is probably some crossover between those within these like-minded
What are the Munay-Ki Rites?
The Munay – Ki Rites are inspired by the Rites of the Shaman’s Path of the Q’ero Nation, the descendants of the Inka, the indigenous people of the holy mountains of the Andes in Peru. Munay – Ki comes from
Beyond Struggle
Whatever brings you cause to complain, or into struggle, or resistance, is something to step away from. Look into the nature of that struggle, complaint, and resistance. What is deeper? Do you believe it is required that you must go
The New Human Being
Anything we choose that causes harm to anyone or anything is simply a demonstration of just how deeply we do not love ourselves. For all truly is one body, and what we choose in the world, we are choosing for