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Enchanted ForestAugust 2013 magazine Articles submitted by members of the Forest

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Free Will

Posted by bunny

Heaven is here -- you just have to know how to live it.

And hell too is here, and you know perfectly well how to live it.

It is only a question of changing your perspective, your approach towards life. The earthis beautiful. If... you start living its beauty, enjoying its joys you are in paradise. If youcondemn everything, then the same earth turns into a hell -- only for you. It depends on

you where you live, it is a question of your own inner transformation. It is not a change ofplace, it is a change of inner space.

"Live joyously, guiltlessly, live totally. And then heaven is no more a metaphysicalconcept, it is your own experience." - OSHO

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How to bless and empower a tatto Posted by Willow Raine

MM Friends, I have no idea where I found this spell but there it was in my documents.LOL I have lots of tattoos that represent parts of my life.. I never thought to bless andmpower my ink but its a great idea.

Tattoos are an amazing way of marking something powerful upon our bodies, the

planning and even the pain of the tattoo contribute to the significance of the finishedproduct. By blessing your tattoo you can add powerful energy to the tattoo, perhaps using t for protection, courage, or strength, and also as a way to keep linked to someone who is

no longer here. This spell has been written with honouring a dead loved one in mind,but can easily be adapted to suit your tattoo. Wait for a new moon (when the moon isat its smallest) Buy or make some holy or blessed water Bring a black and a whiteandle (symb olising the cycle of life and death) Bring some incense (Ideally

Frankincense for its ability to bless, purify, aid meditation and give power and courage)Get some Frankincense oil to anoint yourself with heres a good shop for that I found

If app licable take a photo or keepsake of the dead loved one you would like to honourGo to a quiet place, light your candles and incense and sprinkle your holy water aroundyou saying, I bless and consecrate this space. Meditate for a few minutes upon thekeepsake or photo of your loved one. Think clearly of your intention, in this case for theattoo to be a bond to my dog, and also to give me strength and courage in my everydayife.

Ouroborous - a powerful ancient symbol of life, death, rebirth and healing Take thessential oil and add a few drops to your holy water. If you have an wand you may wish to

tir the water with it, but if not just using your finger is fine. Then anoint your tattoo witha holy symbol. (Make sure it is fully healed first or the oil could irritate the tattoo!) I havehosen ouroborous for its connotations with life, death and rebirth, and also with itsinks for healing. The picture shows the ouroborous snake interweaved with a pentagram

which is beautiful, but as my tatto o is on my back I will just do a circle! Oh high oneshear my call


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Grant that this sacred and powerful Marking upon and within my body Be consecratedn honour of my loved one (insert name here)** As a sign of our never ending ond As a ta lisman of courage and power At this point think about the sign you havenointed your tattoo with, and if a loved one signified by the tattoo, think of them too,nd imagine a part of their spirit flowing into the ink. If the tattoo is not of a loved oneut perhaps a totem animal or something, imagine this thing coming partly to life on yourody, drawing down energy from the new moon.

As you are filled with energy, begin to chant.. Fill me with your magickal power Yourove, your truth, and courage at this hour Bring me strength, bring me protection Guide

me in the right direction Repeat this a few times till you feel sufficient energy haslowed into you and your tattoo, finish by saying To seal this tattoo as symbol ofter nity and love I ask this favour from above. So mote it be! The spell is finishednd now you can feel happy in the knowledge that you have added to the power and

meaningfulness of your tattoo, as well as perhaps strengthened a bond with a loved one.


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The Call Posted by Luperca

This calling, so loud and yet gentle

Drawing my soul, forever onwards, away.

Time for reflection and dreaming and yearning

Move on, move up, no time for delay.

This moment, is now mine for the taking Its made h ere, right now and now right

No soul can take it, remove it, delete it

Here it will stay and here it will fight.

Just hold me, and stop me from shaking

Take my trust, be my dreams, take my pride

Fly away, far away, take me with you

Follow birds, chase the stars, catch the tide.


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What is Wicca?Posted by Willow Raine

didn't put this in any groups but I AM putting it out there! LOL Ok, several people havesked me what Wicca is. Depending on my energy I might respond with...NATURE oromething else.

As I worked towards Priesthood in the Correllian Tradition, I realised that Gerald hadreated a easy way to connect, adding mystery and the lure of the occult. I OFFER YOUhis explanation of WHAT WICCA IS. Embrace Wicca as it embraces you and takes you

down magickal paths and to destination yet unknown.What is Wicca?

WiccaWhat is Wicca?

Wicca is a Pagan/Earth-based spirituality. Gerald Gardner, a British Civil Servant, can beredited for bringing to light the religion of Wicca. Drawing from his own involvement incoven, he was initiated into a surviving Witches coven by one Dorothy Clutterbuck in938 or 1939, assisted at times by Doreen Valiente, and the works of Margaret Murray,

Robert Graves and other historians. It is comprised of Western European folk traditionsnd Eastern philosophy and incorporates much of the ceremonial magician, the cabalistnd the earth-loving pagan into its structure. It is an Initiatory, Oath bound, Mystery Path

whose members are trained in Witchcraft, Priestcraft and the High Magicks of theCeremonial Magician/Cabalist.

There are many different Wiccan Traditions, such as Alexandrian, British, Celtic,Caledonii, Ceremonial, Dianic, Eclectic, Hereditary, Gardnerian, Kitchen Witch, Pictish,Seax-Wica, Solitary, Strega, Teutonic, Faery Wicca, Shamanistic Wicca.

"Wicca is both a religion and a Craft. ... As a religion - like any other religion - itsurpose is to put the individual and the group in harmony with the divine creativerincipal of the Cosmos, and its manifestation at all levels. As a Craft, its purpose is tochieve practical ends by psychic means, for good, useful and healing purposes. In bothspects, the distinguishing characteristics of Wicca are its Nature- based attitude, its smallroup autonomy with no gulf between priesthood and 'congregation', and its philosophyf creative polarity at all levels, from Goddess and God to Priestess and Priest."


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anet and Stewart Farrar, Eight Sabbats For Witches, Robert Hale, London, 1981.

Alexandrian Tradition

The Alexandrian tradition was founded by Alex Sanders in the 1960's, who had beennitiated into a Gardnerian Coven. Perhaps the most noted of Alexandrian Wiccans areanet & Stuart Farrar.

There are differences between the two paths; some merely external, others of a veryignificant difference of philosophy. There are differences between the two traditions

Book of Shadows and there are some parts of Gardnerian ritual that are unknown withinhe Alexandrian tradition. There are differences in the use of tools and their elementaryorrespondences and Alex included rituals of a more ceremonial nature as well as materialased on the Kabbalah.

Gerald GardnerDianic Wicca

Developed from the feminist movement during the 60's and 70's, they focus more on theGoddess, womens spirituality and energies, authors include Z Budapest, Marija Gimbutasnd Starhawk.

Gardnerian Tradition

The Gardnerian Tradition is the basis for most of Modern Wicca. It was begun withGerald Gardner, publishing several books about Witchcraft: 1949-High Magick's Aid, and954-Witchcraft Today. He borrowed appropriate work from others, most notably Aleister

Crowley, Rudyard Kipling, John Dee and with his High Priestess, Doreen Valiente wrotemuch of the most poetic rites.

mage: Gerald Gardner, founder of Wicca. Copyright:


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Smile Posted by bunny

smile ......, unfortunately life has a habit at throwing a lot ofnegative things in our direction that stop us from smiling, andeventually get so into our psyche that we forget how to smile,

smiling is a good for our soul and well being, smiling and

laughing releases endorphins that lift your energy and makeyou feel joyous within..

let your magic sparkle ........... smile


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Ode to The old Horse Apple Tree Posted by haw

When I was in elementary school . was a little playground down in a valley area . back

hen still had Trees and weeds up on other side of the valley.Down in the middle where the teachers would sit and watch was a bench under this hugeree and would drop these humungus weird things.. Horse apples

t was the only one in that area and by then was very huge must of been there 30-40 yearsefore the school was built.. I am not even sure if is still there..the city came along andook all the trees down on other side of valley to build new homes.. taking what littleountry was left in that small area away..

nd to this day i have not ever seen another Horse apple tree.. was strange was only thisne and the school was fairly new then.. apparently they cleared out valley but that oneree.

ome of you may see them all the time.. but to me then was a odd tree and still is to thisday due to its rarity in my area..

These things get as big or lil bigger then grapefruits almost size of small cantelopes. whenut in half they look pine appleish..but is said to be poisinous to humans dono..

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Healthy advice Posted by Willow Raine

m 51 years old and am in excellent health aside from arthritis. Heres some information on

healthy living that I adhere to most of the time!


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Many know of these places but stay..is their choice.. which bring me to the next .

eople who are stuck in places due to lack of money or their country is in war civil ormilitary.

humans have made the choice to support certain events they shouldn't ..or took the wordrom their gov or media what they say is truth and we must go destroy a country and itseople..it happens its documented..and even for those the military go after wereupported by that very government..the goal..is Gold. and oil.. no matter how you try tolice it ..is what it is and has been..and no one has learned all through out history.. or evenothered to research..just take the word of those they entrust above them who act as

Earthly Gods..

But yet dont trust the words of a wise one who speaks to you..

See there are many out there who are here now at this point and period ..to do justhat..show you through the crystal ball..to see through the smoke and mirrors.. to see theies that veil over Truth..

Money is being spent on things it shouldn't be ..while many die of famine or ill supportedwars..that kill civilians which is another agenda in exodus of people to acquire minerals..

So is allot of fear being placed to show opposition and if that doesn't work..Earthlyhanges to keep you in fear and hidden..like HAARP. weather modification. Chemtrails ,,ast but not least aside of failed 2012 asteroid is Pole shift.. Global warming as well..

t is documented Global warming stopped 20 years ago.. but yet still remains on everynes consciousness..nd recently a civil thing racist war is trying to stir up..we know who is behind it and

why..

But as Where we are now those who are aware and open to universal progressionunderstand ..that if you trust in your higher source all will be fine if you progress witht..for some paths you teeter off your path ..it will happen and continue..and you may

wind up down a viney winding path into confusion of it all again in which many arerapped right now..

This is the paradigm of those leading you on but nothing happens so your left like nowwhat or whats next ?Experience for many is good but is times when are those out their to help in thatxperience when you yourself have a purpose in guiding others.. to help in the confusionlaced on us in this density.. there is not one or 2 is many and here for a reason to assistne another who so wants it or requires it when need..


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Best thing we can do with all going on is know all be ok..but doesnt mean turn blind eyeo whats happening in parts of the world as with kids in the streets eating cornbread offhe ground..send them energy ..that help may appear with food.. or he finds his way to aetter life.. don't just remorse for his sad life but give it energy.. don't be stinjy..

That's with anything going on in the world now..and don't fall for any stories..unless youhave personal proof yourself.. are some dealing with karmetic lives.. and is only so much

we can do to assist those in that journey.. still send energy it will help to its best ability inhat persons journey.. showing they are worth the effort and attempt..llot is ego testing..

Learn to think all will be ok no matter what.. allot is being took care of as I type and being dealt with.. many are noticing different changes and for the good..allot of GOV being ecognized and exposed..Environment will be fine .. dont undermine Earth's ability tourvive .. and no matter for us Humans here or elsewhere we continue to progress ..but

while we are here we do everything we can to assist all we can..and not just for ourselves.

ust today I saw video on pole shift all I said was .. "Pole shift is being took care of Thankyou"

ll I had to say ..they take it or leave it depends on the energy they want to feed it..takeshem to their next level or path for them.. because what I told them was true.. and wasimple..People are missing out on opportunities because it doesn't seem complicatednough..learn to simplify ..keep things basic and positive..you will soon see ..howntrusive the false world really is around you..and is easier when to know to step back andust let something go..

nything else is drama fed ..attention seeking ..or gossip.. if that is your thing thenine..but makes truth very cloudy when you follow that path..As workers who recognizehey are here for just that help keep things positive no matter..awareness is fine and toecruit some to help in that ..to give energy to where its really needed ..the rest will be

dealt with I assure you.. we only get in the way and crowd it when we get involved in aituation we don't belong but just their for the amusement of..

have to break away from general Hospital and as the world turns..was a tv show ..llot through TV has givin us false pretenses and ideals .. subconsciously feeding our

minds with stuff we don't need by what they put out..I've not watched TV in 5 years ands helped my clarity into things very much.

llot of things being said by some that are not Earthly is good to listen occasionally.. nomatter how basic it sounds..

Much peaceShadow


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Know the EgoPosted by Willow Raine

Here are some of the characteristics of the Sense of Separate Self (Ego)

. It is looking for problem, issues, mistakes, misconducts, and flaws for identification.

. It does not accept what is. There is a shortcoming, or something wrong, not enough andunpleasant at this moment. It wants to escape it as much as it can by going to the past andearching for mistakes, harping on them while feeling regretful and judgmental. Or it mayo to an unknown fantasy of the future to have a better life and fix those pains andssues of the past. In this path, the mind will learn to value the ordinariness of theresence. It will honor and respect the simplicity of the presence.

. The promise of the future never shows up for the Ego, because we are always in thehere -and- now. There is always now; no other time exists. In this path, one would realizehat now is all there is.

4. The Mind likes separation. Mind is in the duality vision. It sees itself as a separatentity, apart from the rest of the world. This separation will cause a great source of painnd suffering.

. The Mind wants to compete. It wants to beat others in everything to feel better. It is a

emporary satisfaction being bigger, better and wealthier than others; however, deepdown, since separation is not our nature, the mind will become isolated and sad.

. The Mind is into the what ifs. What if I lose my job? What if my parents die? And son.

. Waiting is the characteristic of the Mind. Waiting for a better job, or a vacation, or betteruture. True life is here and now.

. Where is the enemy? The Mind is looking for the enemy everyday. Who is my newnemy today? This is, once again, due to the illusion of separation.

. The Mind is looking to prove others wrong in order to feel bigger and better, even foremporary gratification.

0. The Mind is looking for approval from others. When people approve the Mind, it isecomes inflated and happy. When people criticize the Mind, it will shrink and become

unhappy. Its happiness depends upon others.


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Balancing The ElementsPosted by Brenda Tenerelli

According to alchemical teachings, it is not possible to change other people,ircumstances,or the world, but by changing the Self, significant change may be broughtnto the world, even the universe.*

The macrocosm is represented by the Universe and all of its infinite parts. Man or woman,s an individual, represents the microcosm, a tiny reflection of the whole. When the

microcosm moves into greater harmony, the Universe must reflect it. This axiom, asbove, so below, is found in the Hermetic Emerald Tablet.

The study begins by first balancing your energy, and then by learning to direct the energynto the world through two acts: increasing ones ability to love and a devoted practice ofmagining ones desires. Both states are achieved through the presence of the True Self.

Alchemy teaches that we are composed of the 4 elements of fire, air, water, and earth. Fireepresents the soul; air represents the mind; water represents the emotions; and earthepresents the body. Through practice of this exercise, we learn to balance and replenishhe elements of our being.

The Seven Breaths (You may practice this exercise as many as 3 times per sitting.)Read through this exercise carefully before practicing. Practice visualizing the colors ateast once before putting all of the parts of the meditation together. Be sure you

understand which parts of the body to focus on in each section. BE SURE to dissolve theolor and feeling after completing each series of breaths.

. HEALTH the Earth element, a loamy brown, gives sustenance to the body. Focusn the area from the pubic bone to the feet. Feel a loamy brown color filling every pore inower body. Breathe energy UP from the ground into the lower body. Repeat for a total of breaths.

. CALM the Water element, a beautiful blue-green, lends serenity to the emotions.Focus on the area approximately 1 to 2 inches below the navel to just below the ribage. Imagine the blue-green light filling the abdomen with cool, calm emotion. Repeator a total of 7 breaths.

. CONTENTMENT the Air element, a cool blue like the sky, provides tranquility fornes mind and thoughts. Focus on the area from the bottom of the rib cage to just belowhe collarbone. Imagine cool blue light filling this area (the lungs) with contentment.

Repeat for a total of 7 breaths.


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Healing can begin on any level physical, mental, emotional or spiritual, but the speednd depth of recovery will depend on what levels are involved. If we only treat thehysical, say with medication or physical adjustment, we may only experience temporaryesults. If we release emotions, but dont address the triggering beliefs and thoughtystems, we may end up on an ongoing roller coaster ride. But when we view situationshrough our spiritual eyes and address them on an energetic level, we access the core tony painful memory, belief system, programming, and its resulting emotional andhysical malady.

On a soul level we manifest the perfect scenarios which will lead to our spiritualwakening. Some of these are inspirational and others are motivational. We are inspired

by insight, higher awareness, and miraculous experiences; we are motivated byhallenges, difficulties and pain. If we dont grow through our insights, then we resort to

bumping up against brick walls from time to time as a way to learn; the choice is alwaysours.

How to Use Energy Vibrations for Healing

~ Close your eyes and turn inward. Take a few deep relaxing breaths. Feel the flow ofyour energy tingling through various parts of your body. Be aware of yourself as apiritual being in a physical body. Notice how expansive, light and free you are.

~ If you are dealing with a physical issue, bring attention to your physical pain or illness.f you are dealing with a mental, emotional or difficult situation, notice where in your

body you carry the issue.

~ Breathe acceptance into that area of your body. Notice the mood and tone within thediscomfort. Is it angry, sad, hopeless, fearful? Does it have a color or texture? Is there aicture or memory associated with it? Is there a message or theme? Take a few minutes toonnect with what is there.

~ Know that whatever you are seeing, sensing, hearing and feeling are all forms of energywhich can be transmuted and transformed. If the information is negative or limiting,know that this is not your truth, but either a past painful memory that needs to be cleared,or a piece of invalidation stuck in your space that needs to be released.

~ Release any negative messages or foreign energy (other peoples emotions, judgments ornergy) from your space. Simply let it all go and refill with your own spiritual vibration.

Use the energy of clear gold or clear light to fill in the new spaces as you re-own them.~ Ask your body what it needs in order to heal or use your intuition to discern this. Doesyour mind and body need to hear kind loving words from you? Would filling your bodywith a color vibration be helpful? Are there any sounds you can you make through toning,hanting, humming or singing that would support you? Is there a particular energy

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Causes and effects of deforestationPosted by Willow Raine

Trees are one of the most important aspects of the planet we live in. Trees are vitallymportant to the environment, animals, and of course for us humans. They are importantor the climate of the Earth, as they act as filters of carbon dioxide. Forests are known as

habitats and shelters to millions of species. However, the trees on our planet are being depleted at a very fast rate. According to some estimates, more than 50 percent of the treeover has disappeared due to human activity. This removal of forest or trees from a landnd converting it for nonforest use is called deforestation.

Although humans have practiced deforestation since ages, it was in the mid-1800s thatorests began to be destroyed at an unprecedented rate. One of the most worrying factorsoday is the massive destruction of the rainforest of the world is affecting the biodiversitydversely, as well as being one of the major contributory factors to the ongoing Holocene

mass extinction.

What are the Causes of Deforestation?The deforestation causes include many factors. The destruction of the forests is occurring due to various reasons, one of the main reasons being the short-term economic benefits.Corruption at the government institutions, wealth and power due to harvesting of theiches of the forest, population growth and urbanization are some of the common causes.

Urban Construction The cutting down of trees for lumber that is used for building materials, furniture, and paper products have a major impact on forest life. Forests areleared to accommodate expanding urban areas. This results in loss of forest area and

massive deforestation.Agriculture Forests are also cut down to clear land for growing crops, build farms, ranchesnd other food growing lands.

Grazing Land Forests are cut down in order create land for grazing cattle. Huge herds ofnimals require food and forests are cleared out to make way for grazing lands for theseattle.

Used for Fuel Trees are cut down in developing countries to be used as firewood or turnednto charcoal, which are used for cooking and heating purposes.

Commercial Purposes Some of the other causes are: clearing forests for oil and mining xploitation, to make highways and roads, slash and burn farming techniques, wildfires,nd acid rain. Forest fires can occur naturally or in most cases are deliberate attempts by

man to clear huge forests. Most of the time, these forests may recover, but usually theleared land is used for construction and agriculture purposes. This leads to loss of forestsnd loss of habitat for the local wildlife.llegal Logging Many government agencies are fighting illegal logging to protect theorests. However, any type of logging legal or illegal leads to deforestation. Trees are cut

down indiscriminately by logging companies, to fulfill the demands of the wood market.This does not give a chance to the local wildlife and trees to regenerate and sustainhemselves. Thus, leading to loss of wildlife forever.

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There are a number of adverse effects, that include environmental and economical. Someof these effects are discussed below:Erosion of Soil When forest areas are cleared, it results in exposing the soil to the sun,making it very dry and eventually, infertile, due to volatile nutrients such as nitrogenbeing lost. In addition, when there is rainfall, it washes away the rest of the nutrients,which flow with the rainwater into waterways. Because of this, merely replanting treesmay not help in solving the problems caused by deforestation, for by the time the trees

mature, the soil will be totally devoid of essential nutrients. Ultimately, cultivation in thisand will also become impossible, resulting in the land becoming useless. Large tracts ofand will be rendered permanently impoverished due to soil erosion.

Disruption of the Water Cycle Trees contribute in a large way in maintaining the waterycle. They draw up water via their roots, which is then released into the atmosphere. Aarge part of the water that circulates in the ecosystem of rainforests, for instance, remainsnside the plants. When these trees are cut down it results in the climate getting drier inhat area. The groundwater tables are affected and soon get depleted. The trees help in

revention of running off of water and help the soil absorb the flowing water. When therere no trees, water just runs off, leaving no chance for the groundwater tables to absorbmore water. Thus, ultimately leading to reduction in water resources.

Loss of Biodiversity The unique biodiversity of various geographical areas is being lost onscale that is quite unprecedented. Even though tropical rainforest make up just 6 percent

of the surface area of the Earth, about 80-90 percent of the entire species of the world existhere. Due to massive felling of trees, about 50 to 100 species of animals are being lost eachday. The outcome of which is the extinction of animals and plants on a massive scale. The

ffects on animals is very heartbreaking. They not only lose their habitat and protectiveover, they are pushed to extinction. Many beautiful creatures, both plants and animalshave vanished from the face of the earth.

Flooding and Drought One of the vital functions of forests is to absorb and store greatmounts of water quickly when there are heavy rains. When forests are cut down, thisegulation of the flow of water is disrupted, which leads to alternating periods of floodnd then drought in the affected area. Thus, leading to disruption of human settlementsnd loss of life in thousands.

Climate Change It is well-known that global warming is being caused largely due tomissions of greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. However, what is

not known quite as well is that deforestation has a direction association with carbondioxide emissions into the atmosphere. Trees act as a major storage depot for carbon, sincehey absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, which is then used to producearbohydrates, fats, and proteins that make up trees. When deforestation occurs, many ofhe trees are burnt or they are allowed to rot, which results in releasing the carbon that istored in them as carbon dioxide. This, in turn, leads to greater concentrations of carbon

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These are just a few of the causes and effects of deforestation. The consequences are veryunpleasant as every form of life on earth is interlinked with one another. Not only donimals lose their homes, but humans dependent on the local ecology are also affected.

The water cycle gets disturbed leading to floods and droughts. People dependent on theorests for their survival lose their livelihood. Global warming is another problemooming over our heads. The causes and its effects of this destructive practice can betopped to some extent, if we all do our bit towards the environment. Reduce emissions byvoiding use of cars and bikes indiscriminately. Make our factories more cleaner and

monitor their emissions. Develop better ways of farming that help increase the yieldwithout having an impact on the neighboring forest areas. Forest management and strictmonitoring of tree cutting should be carried out by various government and othernonprofit agencies. Reforestation of lost areas and following sustainable practices willhelp us balance our green cover. Remember, trees give us life, without them it will bempossible to sustain life.


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Tar sands are the source from which pipelines begin and then wind their way acrossNorth America. After bitumen is stripmined from the earth (through a process thatroduces pretty nasty side effects including loss of animal life, large quantities of polluted

water, and significant production of greenhouse gases) these pipelines carry the corrosivend dirty product through First Nations ter ritory and countless communities who haventonsented to the risk of a spill the pipelines pose. And thats why communities across

North America, or Turtle Island as it is known by the Ojibwa and Anishnaabe people, areighting back.


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n B.C., following many years of efforts by First Nations, local governments, communitiesnd individuals, the B.C. government finally rejected Enbr idges risky Northern Gatewayroposal. South of the border, millions of Americans have rallied against the Keystone XLipeline and recently, President Obama stated that the project would not be approved if ited to an increase in greenhouse gas emissions. In Ontario and Quebec, concernedesidents are speaking out against the all-risk, no-reward Line 9 Enbridge proposal to ship

dangerous tar sands bitumen through heavily populated section of both provinces.

The International Energy Agency has warned we need to keep known fossil fuels in theround to avoid two degrees of gl obal warming. Weve seen the hazards of global

warming recently, with extreme weather from floods to hurricanes. To prevent globalwarming we need emissions from the tar sands to go down, not up.


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Life Tree Posted by Lily Unicornis

Roots dig deep and branches expand

Through all atmospheric conditions you withstand

Your wisdom trickles through us all

Understanding and enlightenment you install

That we might walk the Earth with a tender foot

That our kind wont feel hard put

Even as we destroy the things that give us life

You give nature a new allure as it wins the strife

If only we could see within your branches is the key

To our own evolution and future immortality


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So many lifetimes , so many experiences..bound by common law.

t is not easy.

Changes are happening now ..some seem dire and extreme fear builds from that limiting you from your higher potential. let it go..

t is only hopeless if you say it is..

This is only a sample of what could be written..multi universal mind not easy to decipherometimes ..but words flow like river even when I dont know the words right before..

f you knew you lived a 100 lifetimes or more if not thousands..would this one not beworth giving it your best and to not cling to things that should not be that is irrelevant tohe over all cause. keep it basic and simple. and will bring less expectations of yourselfnd others.

There will be some that just do not know what to do. but is ok there are those that do. donteel regret or lost or inferior.. your time to shine will come when need if you are not sure

when..

t is a natural occurance and considering the density we have been exposed to it isxpected. keep Faith hope and positive approach.

ven in the bleekest of times never lose that chance for change..

Much peace

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f, amidst the turmoil, you can find just one moment of peace in each day, then your wholeife will become more joyful. Like the water in a lake, when your mind is calm you can seehe depths below, but when your mind is disturbed it is easy to get caught up in the

waves. Through meditation you can become more aware of when emotions arise so youan take some time to chill out before they take over.

Meditation is when I can watch stuff go by and the part of me that usually interrupts andays, Thats a good story, or that son of a bitch, or Im guilty and awful, that part sits backnd sees it as just one more story but without attachment to it, says our friend Dr. Joan

Borysenko in our book, Be The Change. This gives me the most delicious sense ofpaciousness and peace.

f circumstances cannot be changed then you can change your attitude toward them yomay not be able to control the wind but you can adjust your sails. You can either blamethers or you can relax into each moment as it arises. When you can just be with the way

hings are in the present moment then you can be free of complications, and that freedoms your peace.

ust Being Meditation

Find a comfortable place to sit, and close your eyes.

Become aware of yourself, of your presence on the chair in the room.

Cast your mind around your body.Breathe into and release any places of tension.

Now feel the flow of your breath as it enters and leaves.

Here you are: alive breathing sensing your heart beating your feet on the floor.

Be present with yourself and whatever is happening, without judgment.

Now just sit and be and breathe just sitting just being just breathing.

Silently repeat: May all things be well, may I be at peace with all things.

Stay with this for a few minutes, or for as long as you like.

When you are ready take a deep breath and gently open your eyes.


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