Malamalama means the “Light of Knowledge” in Hawaiian. This organization, which I am proudly a part of, is bringing hands into the Earth, children into themselves, and beauty into the world. Please help support us in whatever way you can.
As if that is not enough, there are some deliciously happy coffee trees growing on the land too!
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Got to train station, heading to Flagstaff, AZ: Train #4, Room #4, in car # 431.
Shared a table at dinner with a man and woman who are devoted to sustainable food: he is working at the problem of energy, says that even the typical renewable energy is a finite source. Great sharing at dinner, great exchange.
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The ride was remarkable – so much fun!! Carl and I turned the lights off and lay together looking out the window, watching the land go by. During the night I woke up frequently, looking to get comfortable in the small bed with Carl, and enjoying each episode looking out the window for a little while – how cool.
We got in at 5 a.m. and the exchanges for this journey began: gifts came at a surprising rate. As we get off the train, an older man mentions Venus looking at the sky; upon inquiry he pointed it out, then had me step back so he could show me Jupiter as well! He was a retired astronomy professor. He gave me a handout pointing out the sights this month. We exchanged information – he is going to Tahiti next year and wondered about stopping on Maui first, staying at Kolealea.
Then, he hopped back on the train: out of sight.
BLNR HEARINGS ON THE PROPOSED ATST TELESCOPE ON
THE SUMMIT OF HALEAKALĀ
When: 6:00 pm Thursday, August 26, 2010
Where: Multipurpose Room,
Mayor Hannibal Tavares Community Center,
90 Pukalani Street, Pukalani, HI
For more details click here.
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A quote from Art: Thinking that man is divine over other animals causes us to do things that are ecologically insupportable. So perhaps the question is not only “who am I?” anymore, but “what am I?”
If we accept what our basic needs are as human animals, and tend to those needs first, then perhaps other things that we do, and material things that we get in search of comfort, will become less important and we will become less inclined to seek them, sometimes even unknowingly at great ecological cost. As also stated in Art’s book, our needs are these: Health, Learning, Peace, and Love.
And there is a wonderful difference between us and other animals: We have a choice. A choice of how to live.
And so perhaps it is time to put Lifestyle on the agenda, more seriously than most of us ever have, of what to do to change the World.
So a resulting question of the night was “Are we ready to change our lifestyle to heal the Earth? And to live in a way that is in balance with Nature?”
I believe that everything is divine! Including this planet. And so it is time to further ground ourselves into our human bodies and behave more responsibly towards the Earth – it is such a Gift!
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Pow Wow in Temecula exceptional – a couple hundred native Americans in their dress performing dances – beautiful, amazing. From different nations – some even from as far as Wyoming. It was, after all, an “all nations” event. Carl was kind of fixated on certain objects he wanted – a necklace, a ring – both indigenous in flavor. He wanted to see the dances as well, but felt strong calling to get these items. I realized this was a perfect setting to get these things, so afterwards he can focus on the spirit. He was tuning in, and checking in. His wanting then evolved to the bells the dancers were wearing, a young child in particular, around the ankles. He was doing the dance on our way to look for the bells. Dancing: the Indians in the dancing ring, and Carl in the vendor aisles.
An excerpt from my journals:
I was asked how one can support “Indigo” Children. I think back to the flight to California with my son Carl. June 24, 2009:
While reading a collection of stories of tribal wisdom, I had good stuff to share with Carl about: spirit, ancient wisdom, reincarnation, connection with Nature, tribal/clan connections with Self, dreamwork….all stuff like that.
Carl was reading some fantasy adventure book about cats.
I was wanting to share with him some of the wisdom, to tune in, especially on the outset of this spiritual journey to native land and people; I waited for him to put the book down.
Carl in turn suggested that I read part of his book.
He was so excited about his story, he glowed. I thought: How can I ask him to put away something bringing him that kind of joy?
I decide to give him more time to read.
Finally he says, “Mamy, you really should read some of this. Here, read from here…..to here,” as he points out some 20 pages. I looked at him for seriousness – he had it. I thought to humor him, at best mildly support him, I accepted his book and at least began to read. He was pleased, and excited for me. Sweet.
So it was the right thing to do. I began the 20-page trek. I read 3 sentences and stopped, looked at him grasping for reality as mine was being tested. His story was sounding like mine. But it was about cats. Cats. His face glowed in the sharing and he leaned his head on my shoulder in expectation and anticipation of my continuance.
I did.
Three pages later I was in awe and right on cue he asked, “What do you think?”
I worked to shift focus to smile at him and answer, “It’s great.”
A few more pages, I was in near disbelief.
Of course, right at that time he asks, “Do you like it?” Hmmm, so much he was now annoying me by asking. Shift again because he deserved to witness the reality, big smile for him, let it out: “I love it!”
Having confirmed what he had suspected all along and leaving him fulfilled, I could now disregard any further intrusions on my reading space, now a journey of my own, discovering a story of equal sentiment, wisdom, and reality…about Cats! And every element of what I had just been reading in my own book, a summary of my own beliefs in different stories and books, was represented in Carl’s book: These cats gained lifetimes by cat ancients coming to them in dreams as dreamwork.
This boy doesn’t need any help with the material…he’s found his own way. I am now with less ego further understanding that my role is only to support him, and provide for him that which a child can’t logistically provide for himself. What a relief…this is too easy!
We then looked at my collected clippings, focusing mostly on the pictures, and Carl shared his translations of several of the medicine wheels. The ideas and thoughts flowed at a rapid rate and he was quite specific – about the elements of Nature, of human traits, of the sun and moon and the 4 directions. Although I cannot confirm any of the ideas he shared, they made sense to me! And instead of feeling like I was allowing his interpretations, I felt like I was being taught! It was beautiful, remarkable and inspiring.
So, how to raise “Indigo” children? I realized that just in asking the question, the intention creates the support and empowers you – and me – it empowers the children.
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Tagged Indigenous Culture, Parenting
As we continue our focus, working together, to facilitate moving civilization towards a more natural way of living on this beautiful planet, our next meeting is scheduled for this Thursday, June 3rd, 6pm at Kolealea
http://www.mauifarmandcenter.com/
See you there.
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Tagged Hawaii, Indigenous Culture, Sustainability
This is about their path. It is not necessarily about our path although it might be similar, it is about their own path. It is about God, but not necessarily the way some might view God, or that they use the name God. They may use the name God, they may use Buddha, or Krishna, or Massau. They may use them all, or none. It is about supporting whatever they call that which brings them strength and clarity, that which allows them to walk and live from the Heart, from the Spirit, their Spirit.
If it is true that each one of us has come into this life for a purpose, then I will leave it to them to determine, or remember, what that purpose is. It may take them a lifetime to do that; it may take them only a year; they may know already even if unable to put it into words. With appropriate guidance we trust in them completely to figure it out! With appropriate guidance we trust that when they fall, they will pick themselves up, or reach out for assistance to then pick themselves up, or continue until the lesson they have yet to learn is learned.
Clearly boundaries are necessary in order to develop the right habits of right behavior towards each other and themselves – respectful, cautious when prudent to be so, appreciative, and communicative. We hope we are doing a good job of setting those boundaries, adhering to them, and living them to ensure that we are providing the example of the same.
You have much to offer to them, to our children as well as to the children of the world.
I believe we are all in agreement about “right habits” and “right behavior”, which is why we consider you an asset in our lives, in our children’s lives, which will include their memories long after we’ve all transitioned out of this lifetime. The thread of your energy will go far, and live long…
It is important for us to select Elders for our children, other than the people they know as their grandparents, so that they can become comfortable with the notion of choosing Elders. Since the age at which they may be having children may not allow for direct contact with the actual grandparents (Don and I included) of those children for a long enough period of time, we wish for the task of choosing Elders to become a normal practice for them.
Here are the Elders Carl and Christopher (our sons) have been born into, the Grandparents:
Elisa – “Abuelita”
Walter – “Wally”
Sandy – “Nonnie”
Juanita
The other, chosen, Elders:
Mark – “Grandpa Mark”
Marylin – “Grandma Marylin”
Karl – “Big Karl”
Marcella
Dan
Jill
Anna
Greg
We are so grateful for your presence in their lives – we love you, and we thank you.
This blog is born to share with you the insights and the jewels I was gratefully gathering as my son and I traveled to the Four Corners of the United States to join the Wisdom of the Elders of many people, many tribes, one voice. Through this journey the need for Unity crystallized for me: to inspire and support our youth to unite with each other, to care for each other, and to be empowered to care for the Earth.
I welcome your comments, questions and support.
It’s time for change. It’s time to listen to Ancient Wisdom, Earth Unity.
Do something. Anything.
Unity Now.
