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      <title>20 Astral Keys to Gates of Universal Consciousness</title>
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      <description>&lt;div&gt;Carl Gustav Jung (1875–1961) was a Swiss psychiatrist who developed the field of analytical psychology and introduced the concept of archetypes of consciousness being "innate universal psychic dispositions that form the substrate from which the basic themes of human life emerge. Being universal and innate, their influence can be detected in the form of myths, symbols, rituals and instincts of human beings. Archetypes are components of the collective unconscious and serve to organize, direct and inform human thought and behaviour.  ...archetypes heavily influence the human life cycle, propelling a neurologically hard-wired sequence which he called the stages of life. Each stage is mediated through a new set of archetypal imperatives which seek fulfillment in action."[1]
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&lt;br/&gt;Centuries before Jung, the Maya introduced the very similar concept of Archetypes of Divine Consciousness. (According to the Maya, there are 20 of them.) Likewise, these Archetypes form the substrate from which individual Divine Consciousness emerges. Also being components of the collective unconscious, the Maya-identified Archetypes organize, direct and engender Divine thought and behavior in the human experience, in stages, over the course of days, months, years, ...millennia. Hard wired into the binary code of DNA and the human brain, these Archetypes are mediated through the permutations of an universal, binary, object oriented Code evident in and galactically broadcast by harmonic star cycles.  The Maya perceived the astral Nature of the Code and embodied It in a "lunar calendar." Regarded as their Sacred Calendar, they call it the "Tzolkin." The Tzolkin enables them to track the cycles, the individual stages of the cycles [i.e. days] and the progressive effects of those intermeshed stages in order to further enable them to live in conscious alignment and synchronicity with the 20 Archetypes. According to the Maya, living in such alignment and synchronicity activates the inherent Divine Consciousness latent within the individual consciousness. Thus activated, the Divine Unconscious within can be consciously harnessed and channeled for communlal and personal well being. 
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&lt;br/&gt;Being both harmonic and binary in Nature, the Tzolkin's Code has been digitized and expressed in sound. As the stuff of our bodies comes from starlight, the acoustic expressions (of the Code's objects relative to the individual Archetypes) directly facilitate an exclusively positive rewiring of the brain, aligning and synchronizing its synapses with the dynamics of the respective Archetypes, and having a sympathetic effect advancing the activation of analogous higher functions of DNA. (Rather than needing to track the individual harmonic stages of the Archetypes as they naturally occur staggered over the course of months and larger spans of Time, as Maya clerics have done for centuries, the Archetypes' entire harmonic sequences can be heard in seconds.)  Each of the Archetypes has been individually recorded (in great for meditation lengths) and embodied in "The Mayan Book of Wisdom" (a cognitive/consciousness enhancement software product from DarkMother.com).
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&lt;br/&gt;On this Summer Solstice weekend, in the interest of fostering the planetary increase of Light, you can download an abridged version of The Mayan Book of Wisdom containing 3:00.00 excerpts of the full length (13:00.00) expressions of the 20 Archetypes. They're for you - Download them, experience them, use them; enjoy them.
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&lt;br/&gt;http://www.darkmother.com/mbow/mbow-demopack.exe
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&lt;br/&gt;For more information on the harmonic nature of the Tzolkin, visit and peruse DarkMother.com. (These Archetypes are fundamental components of all the complex Tzolkin acoustic translations embodied in company's "Ascension" series.) 
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      <title>Hear the Mayan Sacred Calendar and Solar Wind</title>
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      <description>&lt;div&gt;The Mayan Sacred Calendar (the Tzolkin) is said to be a graphic representation of a Logic transmitted by star harmonics that unlock doors of Universal Consciousness and interdimensional reality. If so, it ought to sound something like solar wind, right? Having translated the Tzolkin into sound, we offer you a comparison between that and actual NASA recorded solar wind.
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&lt;br/&gt;When the Tzolkin's harmonic Logic is sequenced in the sonic register and played back at high speed, it sounds very much like solar wind recorded by the Voyager spacecraft, also played back at high speed. The primary dif being the Tzolkin is composed of only 13 harmonics and the solar wind has them all.
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&lt;br/&gt;Check it out:
&lt;br/&gt;http://www.darkmother.com/SolarwindTzolkinComparison
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      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2008 11:25:17 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>The Tzolkin: Music for positive planetary consciousness and change.</title>
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      <description>&lt;div&gt;Positive planetary climate change requires positive planetary consciousness change. http://www.DarkMother.com
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&lt;br/&gt;Twenty years ago, I was sitting in my little studio in Los Angeles, CA, sequencing and recording the first acoustic translations of the Mayan Sacred Calendar, the Tzolkin, and shifting into what was being called the "Harmonic Convergence." Throughout the convergence, the acoustic translations of the Tzolkin's 20 Sacred Signs were being broadcast through my house and yard via the only radio transmission system accessible to me at the time, an el cheapo walkie talkie. Lolol... Hey, gotta do what ya gotta do and, having "coincidentally" translated the Tzolkin into sound only months before, my intention was to insure that the planet's ethereal body received both the galactic radio transmission and a local radio transmission of the [concentrated] Tzolkin's currents, simultaneously. It was the least I could do for the planet and, although I had the least of the consumer broadcasting possibilities, I got the job done. (A little leaven leavens the whole loaf.) Since that auspicious transit, the world's consciousness has followed a predicted course toward collective enlightenment, on and relative to all levels of society. Now, here we are, 20 years later, poised on the precipice of (and rapidly accelerating into) the most profound shift in planetary consciousness the world has ever experienced. Fortunately, the ancient Maya priests who foresaw this time also perceived and left us the Tzolkin as a tool to help us transit this period successfully.
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&lt;br/&gt;Here is the fundamental value of the Tzolkin; it is a Key unlocking the Archetypal Properties embodied in cycles of the 4th dimension, Time, that enable us to ascend into higher levels of Life and being human (in the Highest sense of the word). Time is about periodicity, frequency. Basically, Consciousness, the All in all, uses Time to effect change in the 3rd, 2nd and 1st dimensions. The Tzolkin is a map of how Consciousness does so relative to the expression of specific Aspects of Itself. The Tzolkin is a table of the Logic embodying specific, cyclic Patterns of Time facilitating the expression of those Aspects through all states of manifestation via electromagnetic radiation. When those Patterns are expressed in their purest Form, i.e. electromagnetic frequency, e.g. sound or light, that expression effects a psychoactive, ethereal bridge to the 4th dimension and the Consciousness that generates, progresses and sustains all that is. 
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&lt;br/&gt;At this time, the world understands the principals of using complimentary sounds to effect brain synchronization and cognitive enhancement. Now, we understand the validity of using tone to effect remarkable physiological and psychological shifts. Furthermore, we not only accept, we embrace the mathematical plausibility of a multidimensional universe beyond the accepted 4 dimensions; length, width, height/depth and time. Today, we understand the unity of these dimensions and of all things in such a way that we can comprehend how certain harmonic patterns transmitted in the 3D expression of Life may effect links to their concurrent Life expressions in the 4D, 5D and higher realms. We understand that sound can be used to effect vibrational states whereby higher levels of perception and informations are obtained. And now, as a result of the Tzolkin acoustic translations, we are capable of taking an ordinary CD and tangibly applying dynamics of the 4th dimension to radically and positively progress individual and communal consciousness, health and vitality. 
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&lt;br/&gt;Jesus (the Christ, not Martinez) said "They that have ears to hear, let them hear." He knew not everyone was prepared to hear the enlightening Truth that Consciousness was pouring through him, nevertheless, he spoke so those who could hear It would have the opportunity to do so. I'm sure there are many people reading this who are dismissing the above as New Age delusion, at best, and that does not negate the validity of what I'm sharing, nor of my experience and the experiences of many others who have used the Tzolkin acoustic translations. At one point, we lacked the instruments to confirm we live in an heliocentric planetary system, that information can be transmitted across open air without wires, that our cells are individual microcomputers. We may not have the instruments required to validate string theory or the practical linking of our 3D experience to the vital currents of the 4th and higher dimensions using sound and/or light, however we will. Those who do or may understand and are seeking the value of the easily applied tools for personal enhancement such as the Tzolkin translations (who share this online community) deserve to hear now, and they can.
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&lt;br/&gt;The Live Earth concerts!! Wow, speaking of hearing, the sound quality was incredible. I was online through most of the event, jumping from country to country, continent to continent. I heard a lot of great music and I heard a consistent message. The message is that we are ready to drop our individual b.s. and start making the necessary shifts in consciousness and personal responsibility necessary for planetary survival and well being. It was a motivating experience. Being motivated to directly further the positive planetary consciousness shift, I have decided to offer my company's mp3CD versions of the 4 most fundamental and dynamic Tzolkin acoustic translations at 1/2 price for 260 days, beginning July 11, (2007). The Tzolkin is a 260-day Calendar; if we're gonna do a Tzolkin music sale for the sake of raising planetary consciousness, we might as well do it for a full Calendrical cycle. (Otherwise, it's just a sale, and that's not what this is about.) The translations are among the most powerful and effective cognitive and personal enhancement tools available -- more comprehensively and enduringly effective than Hemi-Sync, Holo-Sync and other similar products -- at a very low and reasonable price for such products. Nonetheless, it's a pivotal time, and I would have DMG/DarkMother.com assist in the process of planetary ascension by making the core of our product line "Ascension" available to millions more people by simply making it more affordable. 
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&lt;br/&gt;Positive planetary climate change begins with positive planetary consciousness change. "They that have ears to hear, let them hear." Come, hear and experience Ascension @ http://www.DarkMother.com
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&lt;br/&gt;May you grow daily as Light and Love,
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&lt;br/&gt;Rev. Michaele de Cygne
&lt;br/&gt;President
&lt;br/&gt;DMG/DarkMother.com
&lt;br/&gt;http://www.DarkMother.com
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      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Jul 2007 08:57:30 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Request from Hopi elders for 07/07/07</title>
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      <description>&lt;div&gt;I have a small request to make for the Hopi elders - in particular an elder by the name of Grandfather Martin.
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&lt;br/&gt;As early as possible in the day of July 7th 2007 PLEASE send a small prayer and/or extend best wishes to the Hopi and Hopi elders.
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&lt;br/&gt;This can also take the form of best wishes on behalf of Mother Earth.   Please do whatever inspires you, and feels right to do.
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&lt;br/&gt;kwakha (thank you).
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&lt;br/&gt;P.S. Please pass along this request to others if you feel inspired to do so.
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&lt;br/&gt;A Mayan Message of One Love
&lt;br/&gt;http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDBcgt1q8Cs
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      <description>&lt;div&gt;Jasmin Starchild just returned from the 13 Indigenous Grandmothers Council on Lakota Land, with timely messages from our elders:
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      <title>from Rumi...</title>
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      <description>&lt;div&gt;Rumi, 13th century Sufi poet...
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&lt;br/&gt;"Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing, there is a field.  I'll meet you there."&lt;/div&gt;
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      <title>To introduce myself</title>
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      <description>&lt;div&gt;My church name is Bishop John Columba (Missing), my Cherokee name is Yona Gadadoli which means "Praying Bear" and I am a native Floridian. Although I grew up Southern Baptist, or rather, because I did, I found my way many years ago to the Orthodox Church, where I eventually began my monastic life and was tonsured a Stavrophore monk. Several years later, I was ordained to the priesthood in the American Catholic Church, Diocese of Central Florida, which was subsequently reorganized as the Holy Orthodox Catholic and Apostolic Church. I was consecrated a bishop in the American Orthodox Catholic and Apostolic Church, Holy Synod of the Americas which was to be reorganized because the corporation has been dissolved.
&lt;br/&gt;Since my ordination, I have served the oft neglected elements of society: the aged and AIDS patients in nursing homes, alcoholics and addicts, and the imprisoned. Until the decline in my health resulted in my being found disabled, I was attending the local community college, studying to be an RN in order to open a Christian residential hospice in this area, which I still hope to be able to do eventually. I have some definite ideas about what such a facility should be. There will be elements of a home environment and the spiritual qualities of monastic life. Since I know that we are all dying, indeed there is no other way out of this life, hospice is not about dying but about learning to live before you die. I shall incorporate a healthy diet, a little gardening, a modicum of prayer and meditation, and the best of modern and alternative medical care into a healing environment. I believe that, while it is commendable to feed, clothe, or house a multitude of people through the work of a "Christian" agency or religious institution, it is of infinitely more importance from the spiritual perspective to bring about a spark of Christ-like love and compassion between two individuals. There will be more hungry, more naked, more homeless, but that spark of Christ-like love and compassion is an Event in Eternity.
&lt;br/&gt;My faith has been shaped by my Baptist upbringing which included the strong historical teaching of my mother and the simple faith and Christian "caritas" of my beloved maternal grandmother, which made me firmly committed to Christ, as well as traditional Eastern Orthodox theology, which taught me to see "salvation" as "theosis." However, Bishop Marinus Peters, who ordained me, broke me out of my earlier narrowness both liturgically and pastorally. Furthermore, I have been shaped by Gnosticism, Holy Bishop Ignaty Brianchaninov, Archbishop Anthony Khrapovitsky, Holy Archbishop John Maximovitch, the Dalai Lama, other Tibetan Buddhist monks, Thich Nhat Hanh, Black Elk, others on the "Red Road," Theosophy, and Creation Spirituality. Two touchstones have guided me through many changes and decisions: "Where is the love of Christ here?" and "What would the Master do?"
&lt;br/&gt;On November 4, 2000, I was consecrated as a bishop. Effective December 31, 2000, Metropolitan Archbishop Vladimir Sergius II resigned as primate of our jurisdiction. He appointed me to take his place pending the election of a new primate. Subsequently, the remaining bishop of our jurisdiction decided that I should take Vladyka Vladimir's place as the primate.
&lt;br/&gt;Subsequently, Vladyka Vladimir advised me that he was also dissolving the North Carolina corporation under which the jurisdiction has operated. Furthermore, it appears that he is not active in any way. On top of this, it appears that there are no active clergy remaining since the only remaining bishop is old and quite ill and the only priest has sought to be received within another jurisdiction. At the point that I found myself in these circumstances, because of the demands of being full time caregiver for my mother, my only active ministry was conducting religious services at Society for Creative Anachronism events when I got the chance to attend. Besides this I have been spiritual director to several people including a bishop in another Orthodox jurisdiction. As a monk it is my duty and calling to pray. Therefore, I pray for others, especially for healing. I have learned to apply the principles taught by Harry Edwards, a British Spiritualist healer.
&lt;br/&gt;Subsequently, I helped a bishop relocate to a nearby city here in Florida in order that we could both become more active in ministry. He and another bishop from a different jurisdiction performed a "sub conditione" consecration, elevated me to archbishop, and installed me as primate of the Autocephalous Eastern Orthodox Christian Church, Inc. Unfortunately, we never actually got active. The other bishop seemed always dissatisfied with his living arrangements although he was about to become the owner of his own mobile home in an "over 55" park. Nevertheless, he moved to another place in North Carolina where he shared a house with two other people which arrangement did not last.
&lt;br/&gt;Since I was caring for Mom full-time, I had little opportunity to be active in ministry without someone to help. In 2004 my health deteriorated seriously and Mom had to be placed in a nursing home. Subsequently, I have been battling reoccurring cellulitis, reaching a low point last summer. The severity of the infection and the strength of the antibiotics left me with little stamina and frequent exhaustion. However, I have made steady progress since then. More recently, a change of medication for my arthritis and psoriasis has begun to enable me to do more than I had been able to do for some time.
&lt;br/&gt;Several years ago, through my desire to learn Reiki, I found a place near here called All World Acres where, in addition to hosting pagan festivals, they had a sweat lodge set up and frequently held sweat lodge rituals. I had long wanted to participate in a sweat lodge although I'm not that fond of heat. I went to my first of many lodges there. Unknown to me prior to the first lodge, the particular leader there followed the practice that lodges were nude. As an Orthodox monk at the time, I had the instant decision to make, "Was I going to get naked like everyone else or was I going to pass up the first and possibly only opportunity to participate in a Native American ritual that I had wanted to find for so long?" I ditched the clothes and have never regretted it since. I have also participated in lodges where a minimum of loose comfortable clothing was worn. That first lodge was a powerfully spiritual experience in which I felt the energies moving through and around the lodge. I also overcame my self-consciousness about my nudity when I realized that only someone whose night vision was better than a cat could see anything when the lodge door was closed.
&lt;br/&gt;In subsequent lodges I have been granted visions which have profoundly changed me. While I had known that Brother Raven was my totem animal even before I really understood what a totem animal was, it was in such a vision that he introduced me to my other totem animal, Sister Bear. Although I have been studying about Native American spirituality for years, I had thought until a few years ago that I was just a white guy who felt drawn to Native American things. Following in Mom's footsteps, I am one of the family historians. A few years ago, while trying to add more information to the family tree, I found that my great-great-grandmother Rachael was half-breed Cherokee. Having a German father and a German husband, she managed to avoid "the Trail of Tears." Therefore the silence that saved her from that fate, continued in the family for generations. As I tried to learn more of my Cherokee heritage, I became active in a Cherokee organization that seeks to preserve our culture and train mixed bloods like myself to live it. Last October I was formally received into the Medicine Lodge.
&lt;br/&gt;When I was a Southern Baptist and even after I had been received into the Greek Orthodox Church, I used to argue with my sister about reincarnation, maintaining very strongly that there was no such thing. Nevertheless, my first past life memory came way back then, but I refused to acknowledge what it was. While I was active in the Society for Creative Anachronism, I loved to research ancient liturgies and then do them which my bishop allowed in that venue. Having researched the early Irish Liturgy according to the Lorrha Missal, at one SCA event I was celebrating it on a Sunday morning. At one point in the liturgy which was very different than any other Christian liturgy, I was overwhelmed with the memory of having done that liturgy before including seeing my parishioners from about 1000 years earlier. After that event, I apologized to my sister for arguing with her about reincarnation.
&lt;br/&gt;With regard to my past life memories in general, I have never gone through anything like hypnotic regression, but rather my memories have come to me either spontaneously, in a dream or in connection with a period of meditation. I have had a number of these flashes of memory when coming out of the meditative state which is part of Harry Edwards' healing meditation practice. Although I am now certain that I have lived many lifetimes, I only have fragments of memories from a few. I was a priest in early Christian Ireland, a married householder in preChristian Ireland or Scotland, an indigenous Anglican priest somewhere in the British Empire in the late 19th Century, a young Native American apprentice (who didn't live to finish his apprenticeship) to the Medicine Man around the time of the coming of Russians to the Pacific Northwest, an Indian Buddhist monk in a Tibetan monastery, and a murder victim in New York City shortly after World War I.
&lt;br/&gt;I've been evolving spiritually to the point that I am an Ecclectic Universalist. However, I still follow Jesus as I always shall, but I don't fit any church that I know of. Furthermore, after being my sister's chauffeur to her Wicca 101 class, in June I was one of the fairies for their full moon celebration. On the other hand, I had begun reading on Yahoo group the postings of Bhikku Samahita and even went so far as to formally join his cyber sangha. At that point I added to my daily spiritual practices certain Buddhist practices. This lead to my discovering a special event in my local area. I had a most wondrous weekend attending a Medicine Buddha Retreat. During practice at one point my overly busy mind was quiet for a moment, such a blessed moment. However, more importantly it was clear to me that this needs to be part of my practice for the benefit of others. I am often asked to pray for those who are sick. With regard to my own health issues which include arthritis, I can say that after hours of sitting, I was able to rise although stiffly, yet without pain. However, there were elements of the weekend which have to do with my own past life memories.
&lt;br/&gt;An incident that Sunday relates to a spontaneous memory that I had around a year ago. That day a friend at a pagan gathering was giving a workshop on dance. While she danced I watched her hand movements, and remembered being told by my teacher in another lifetime to "study the mudras." I saw my own hands in that past time, that they were dark. I also knew that although I understood my teacher's words, he spoke them in a language that was not my mother tongue. This Medicine Buddha Retreat was given by Tibetan Buddhists. That Sunday, I had the occasion to recall that memory fragment because this involved learning to do mudras. Noticing one gentleman at the retreat who is from India, I realized that my skin color in my memory was identical to his. However, that was not the most striking thing that day. I'm sure that you have had the experience of forgetting a name or a fact when you had the distinct feeling that you knew it, but just couldn't recall it at that moment. "The name is on the tip of my tongue." In Sunday's practice we chanted in Tibetan and read in English. During our chanting of Tibetan, I had the powerful feeling that I was supposed to be understanding it, but that the meaning was just beyond my reach, rather like the "name ... on the tip of my tongue." Furthermore, the practice requires me to learn to do certain mudras which are part of this practice and common to other practices.
&lt;br/&gt;As far as deities are concerned, I firmly believe that our Mother/Father God, the Creator, is beyond gender and containing all gender. With regard to "lesser deities" and other spiritual beings, first of all, I believe with my Cherokee ancestors that the world around us is filled with spiritual beings including the spirits of trees, plants and animals as well as those who are in charge of such things as wind and rain. However, I like to use an analogy to better explain how I see this. The realm of spirit is an ocean. I am a drop of salt spray, while the "deities" are the waves. The entire created universe (or universes) is all of the oceans of the planet. However, our Mother/Father God, the Creator, is all the water on the planet in all its forms. I am also fond of the term in Buddhist literature and prayers the "mind-stream" as the "I" that I experience.
&lt;br/&gt;Recently, the local CUUPS group's coven had their full moon celebration for Beltaine. After their last full moon celebration, they were seeking recruits to be fairies for this celebration. After another group's Beltaine ritual, I borrowed a pair of wings. Since then, I picked up a couple of items and thrift stores as well as craft materials to make my costume. I put it all together as my own unique fairy costume. I just couldn't pass up the opportunity to play with people's minds. ;-) [In a friendly and beneficial manner like Coyote or Mouse.]
&lt;br/&gt;This was so much fun, I reprised the role the next month (with a set of wings that I made for myself) since the coven leading the ritual then said they need fairies for it.
&lt;br/&gt;In July I shall begin Wicca 101 for myself. I continue my training in the Medicine Lodge. I have begun training for priesthood of Kuan Yin's Eternal Flame which seemed so natural since compassion has been so important in my life and upbringing.
&lt;br/&gt;I seek to learn from all who will teach me and am available to teach whoever would learn from me. 
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&lt;br/&gt;Namaste,
&lt;br/&gt;Rev. John&lt;/div&gt;
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      <title>Wow!!! This is sooo great!!</title>
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      <description>&lt;div&gt;I read the tribe "MOTTO" and was so intriqued with the how it seemed to define so much of MY personal nature....First of all I have been drawn to turtles naturally and didnt even think to question why until about a year ago....and what they represent explained to me soo perfectly why it is one of my power animals...another is being a youngen in a very republican, sheltered, corrupted area of the world (central California, the area in california that is the most polluted in the nation (literally, above LA)and also happens to be the most Republican, diverse yet no sense of community, no culture, though growing in that area more rapidly, THANK GOD!!! Anyways that being my home town and stomping ground for 26 years didnt seem to distract me from my truth....I have always been intriqued with the native american culture, their appreciation of nature and spirit, always had a longing for advice from the elders and came to realize just how special this intrique is. I look forward to learning and growing more...Hello everyone!!!!!&lt;/div&gt;
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      <title>Today is a new day... I give thanks for?</title>
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      <description>&lt;div&gt;my Family, my Friends, Father sky and Mother earth.
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      <title>The Mayans have received two crystal skulls.</title>
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      <description>&lt;div&gt;This was  in the UK news.
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&lt;br/&gt;The Mayans have now received two crystal skulls and want to build a pyramid on the scale of Cheops to house the entire skull collection once all thirteen are returned in the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico. UK News 10-20-2005&lt;/div&gt;
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      <title>WE ARE the I AM</title>
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      <description>&lt;div&gt;may we all be well, and be A well, Now&lt;/div&gt;
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      <title>OK we are living it! The 7th Generation</title>
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      <description>&lt;div&gt;We are building a platform (a music event), for the native soul (those who walk in balance with mother earth and father sky) to sit and meet the 1st natives or Native American people. Bringing All Creeds All Nations together again, and dance for peace,...................&lt;/div&gt;
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      <title>Please share your stories, poems and songs..........</title>
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      <description>&lt;div&gt;Share your stories, poems , songs, what ever you feel.
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&lt;br/&gt; " I open my hands once again to bring the light within"
&lt;br/&gt; " thank you Father for your light"
&lt;br/&gt; " Thank you Mother for your Love"
&lt;br/&gt;    back in harmony and set me free in the mystery'
&lt;br/&gt;    And sometimes,
&lt;br/&gt;     just for you and me it goes on and on ......&lt;/div&gt;
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      <title>about the 7th Generation prophecy...</title>
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      <description>&lt;div&gt;I have just read about such a prophecy just last week, and then I come onto tribe.net and find this group.  Talking about a prophecy coming true.
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&lt;br/&gt;I am the 7th generation and he 5th generation of Lenape here in Ohio.  I believe in the old ways, and try to live my life as traditional as I can.  I even made my own regalia...out of the traditional materials the People would have had before colonial contact.  
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&lt;br/&gt;Another reason why i believe in this is because a lot of my talents were innate.  I learned to flint knap myself, learned how to bead, make weaponry, make clothing, drilling shells for beads, flute play and much more...without no one actually showing me nor from reading books about such.  It was after the fact when I started reading the books available to us today which astounds me to this day.  How did I know how to do all this stuff?  
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&lt;br/&gt;I have Spirit Dreams, or as some people call: visions.  Many of them are just downright horrifying for the future.  I cannot tell all, but I will say there will be a large war in the future between those who call themselves American Indian/Native American/etc and the Others who have no such blood.  If we do not do something to help ourselves soon, we all will be wiped out!
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&lt;br/&gt;I so much believe in the old ways that another Spirit Dream I had had told me that the sacred bundle needs to be reformed whole again.  Anyone know what that means?  From some research with the Shawnee, I know they have a piece of 'artifact' that they've had since who-knows-when.  Those types of pieces, I believe are from the first Sacred Bundle which was passed down so, so, so long ago.  I don't know if other tribes/nations has such an object to this day, since colonization and theft may have taken a lot, but could this be true?  Should someone remake this sacred bundle 'from the ashes' and maybe unite the tribes/nations under one whole People with varied religions and cultures and beliefs?  Could the bundle vary well be the key on helping us out?
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&lt;br/&gt;I've rattled on enough already.  All I know is that if something ain't done soon, I don't think there will be a future for the People of Turtle Island.:(
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&lt;br/&gt;Eric&lt;/div&gt;
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      <title>Children's children's children</title>
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      <description>&lt;div&gt;Aho! The 7th generation is here. The White Buffalo lives. The Earth is changing, and consciousness is become more and more aware of itself. There is no doubt that we are in the time of prophecy. One of the aspects of the 7th generation prophecy, is that what we do today, we must consider the effects upon 7 generations (and beyond). Many of us feel we need to do something, and are called by inner spiritual wisdom toward a spiritual reawakening. I will keep in contact with this tribe with intention that we learn from one another, and to help co-create a self-sustainable future for our children's children's children.
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&lt;br/&gt;Thank you all!
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&lt;br/&gt;Dancing Eagle (aka Tone)
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      <title>LOVING OUR FAMILY</title>
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      <description>&lt;div&gt; Thank you my brother for your beautiful visions and your help with uniting many visionaries and awake spirits together as one. Which their is no better time than now. The untime. We all will soar into the light in love.
&lt;br/&gt;                                      Namaste&lt;/div&gt;
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      <description>&lt;div&gt; This tribe is open for you to share your thoughts, music, poems, stories, Visions, a magical encounter, Events, or just something funny. Share what you feel................
&lt;br/&gt; Peace, Love, and Light- Karma Dharma Red Bear.&lt;/div&gt;
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