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2011-05-30
Peruvian Adventure
Lounging on the thick grass at Machu Picchu, Peru, nine students from Ontario listened enraptured as Juan recounted a hummingbird story:
Once upon a time there was a great council of all the birds in the high Andes to decide who would be chief among them. Each member explained why she was the best candidate. Condor, the largest, said that she could fly as high as heaven’s gates. Hummingbird, the smallest, said that she had flown through the gates and met God. A contest date was set to prove their claims and choose a chief. On competition day, condor arrived but hummingbird could not be found. Condor flew off alone, higher and higher, arriving exhausted at the very gates of heaven. At that moment, hummingbird darted out of great condor’s feathers and flew through the gates. God was watching the contest and laughing. Hummingbird bumped straight into His heart. Feeling pleased with both brave birds, God sent them back to the council on earth. Hummingbird became chief of all the birds and condor remains a messenger between earth and heaven.
This is the story our teacher, Juan Nunez del Prado, told us at Machu Picchu. He explained that hummingbird lives on the sweetness or nectar of life and shows human beings how to be heart-centred. She represents a consciousness of global citizenship and being good earth stewards. These are important lessons in our time.
In May, four adventurers from Grey-Bruce participated in an incredible journey in Peru. We completed a Hatun Karpay, a high initiation into the spiritual traditions of the ancient Incas. These traditions are kept alive today by the Qeros people in the remote Andes and by students around the globe. The essence of Andean mysticism is that all creation is sentient. The earth, sun, moon, rivers, trees, animals, all have a self-awareness with which humans can relate if we choose. This worldview is very helpful for living harmoniously on our little planet together. It teaches humanity humility and strengthens relationships among all beings. I am deeply grateful for these and many other lessons we received on our journey.
We spent two weeks visiting a dozen different Incan sacred sites. Machu Picchu is the most famous but each one is unique and powerful. Every day was full of learning about ourselves, each other, the natural world. One of the wonders of this spiritual system is that it flawlessly integrates Christian traditions too. For example, many churches are built over ancient sites- temples, fountains, singing stones, altars- and local people easily accept the wisdom of both paths. This graceful welcoming of diversity is a valuable lesson to “Western” minds which are strongly conditioned to “either/or”, “right and wrong” thinking processes.
I have dreamed for many years of visiting Machu Picchu and Peru. Thanks to my initiation in the Andean mystical tradition, I was able to appreciate it not only as a tourist but also as a pilgrim. Peru was an incredible adventure. I would love to share photos and stories of this trip with your group so feel free to email me: soleandspirit@hotmail.com.
With light and love, Sandra Howe, Paisley, ON
2011-04-17
This is wonderful.... enjoy!
2011-04-03
IT'S TIME!
Have a look.....
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2011-03-10
Here is an account of Little Grandmothers workshop that we attended, written by Adam. We feel that he was able to truly capture the essence of the two day event.
Remembering Who We Are
Who are you? You are love.
You are an amazing, beautiful and creative expression of love that came here on a flow of goodness and wisdom to bear witness to these amazing times we live in. It is your higher self that made the choice to come to this plane of existence and demonstrate love. Everyone has their own special talents that can benefit Mother Earth, and will aid in each of your paths to self discovery. Mother is going through many changes. We need to help her attain all that she can become; by our support, and our love. Love is the highest vibration of energy and necessary to bring a brighter day. A better today, and a better tomorrow.
More than ever we are experiencing solar flares hitting out atmosphere. With this, scientists have recorded lots of new energy coming to the earth. The human body is also vibrating at a much higher frequency than it did just 2 years ago. To combat these flares, some corporations have funded a little experiment. If you look up in the sky, the chem trails following jet planes usually dissolve in a few moments. The ones that now seem to linger a lot longer actually carry something quite toxic to the human body. A mixture of aluminum and two gases in the hopes of creating a type of mirror/shield to deflect the solar flares. This will be difficult for individuals with asthma. It is in your best interest to only buy organic foods and plant your own garden(with organic seeds). These may prove to be times too toxic for the human body. Only drink filtered water. Only water your garden with filtered water. Have a device that with collect rain water. These flares are what is giving Mother enough energy to emerge from her cocoon like status and enter her spiritual form. Think of the sun flares as the yolk/placenta and the earth as the embryo/fetus. It is our job to make sure Mother Earth is protected and nurtured by our love. Did you know it only takes 10 minutes for the human body to be recharged by Mother? Just take your shoes off and stand in the grass, soil, or large rock, touch a tree, get in a natural body of water, etc. There's a meditation you can do to facilitate the revival of yourself and Mother.
Make your intentions known. (I've been saying,"May Mother Earth receive the highest vibration of energy, love. May it be her new reality as she enters her spiritual form.) Say them out loud or feel them. They should be heart felt; know yourself. With bare feet stand outside on a large rock, dirt, grass, or roots of a tree. As you take your first breath, visualize the vibrant green energy of Earth entering your feet, legs, up to your root chakra. Then exhale and see the energy return through your feet into the ground. Repeat this process until you've gone through all seven chakras. When you inhale the green energy up to the crown chakra, exhale the energy down the arms, through the hands and back into Earth. That way the energy has come full circle. Repeat the last step a few times, then speak or feel your intentions to complete the meditation.
Now to talk of the heart. The heart of the earth are the crystals. Within crystals hold the intentions of the bearer and a vast library of information. No other device of any kind can store more knowledge than a crystal. You can program a crystal and it will work for you. So how does this tie into what we can do for Mother Earth? For far too long crystals have been harvested from earth; it's time to give them back. Remember, crystals serve many purposes. It is alright to keep a couple of them for personal use. Time for the next meditation!
This should be done with every crystal/rock you own, not just the clear quartz. Hold the crystal in your hands. Thank it for serving and working together with you. Sing the sound of your personal energy. (The OHM sound works great. Do whatever feels right.) Set intentions of love for the planet and see Mother reaching her full potential. Next place the crystal in a body of water(ie. a river, lake, ocean, gulf, bay). This way your intentions not only help purify the water, but all life. For the water will evaporate with your intentions. It will form clouds; rain, and in doing so cleanse the entire world. What an awesome gift you can offer! Make sure you keep a piece of quartz(with your intentions) that can be worn at heart level. This way all the changes taking place in the body of Earth will keep your own body healthy. Plus the heart of the Great Mother will be close to your heart, vibrating and resonating together! If you do not own a crystal, it's time to go shopping! When choosing a crystal, you should get the one that speaks to you. By "speaks," I mean the one that is "brightest." Here's a little exercise.
Stand before the crystals with your eyes closed and with your intentions. Then slowly open your eyes, but keep them at a squint. The brightest one is the one calling to you. You can also do this with fruits and vegetables at market. The one that's brightest is the one that has the nutrients that you need. (I did this exercise while I was hiking to guide me on the right trail!) Which brings us back to growing your garden...
First choose what to plant, and purchase all your ORGANIC seeds. Then place each seed in your mouth for about 9 seconds before planting. Your saliva, which contains your DNA, causes a chemical reaction within the seed. Now the seed knows what your body needs! DO NOT wash the seed off or water it. Plant it and leave it alone for a few days. Now whenever you go to water you plants(with FILTERED water), do it barefoot and touch the leaves. This will tell the plant what you need to nourish your body.
I also learned a bit about animals and how they wish to communicate many important things to us just like plants, Mother Earth, and crystals. Everyone has a "totem" animal that walks with them wherever they go for their entire lives! In spirit form this animal has made a contract with you for this lifetime and has similar traits as you. So if you desire, read a few of the glossaries of totem animal descriptions online and see which characteristics best suit you. The color you carry with you also has importance. Everyone has a field of energy around them that is colored. For you to wear your personal color is empowering! So wear a different color everyday, and see how you orchestrate you daily activities differently in each of them. One last great meditation!
This is something you can do everyday and it can actually help wake up your potential by stimulating the pineal gland. For the first 5 minutes visualize yourself in your favorite, beautiful place in nature. While here see yourself communicating with your higher self. The vast you which is loving, etheric and heavenly. Standing in this place give thanks for the experience of living on this endlessly beautiful planet. During the next 5 minutes play this song(Dimensional Attunement of the Pineal-Tom Kenyon; the song is $5 and it's an hour long download, just one song repeated) or a song that stimulates your creativity. While playing this song visualize the sound of this music coming from your pineal gland, the place of enlightenment (it is about the size of a pea located at the center of your brain between the two hemispheres). Let the sound vibrate through every bone, muscle and organ in your body. The last 5 minutes visualize the healing energy of this experience completely penetrating Mother Earth down to her core.
I hope everyone finds respite in the wonder of the nature of Mother Earth and knows themselves well.
Great love,
Adam/Morgan
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2011-01-01
HAPPY 2011 ONE AND ALL!!!!
Wishing everyone an inspirational and joy filled year.
Please check out the link below. This looks interesting.
2010-12-30
Little Grandmother ~ Keisha Crowther
We have been so moved by what Little Grandmother has to share with the world at this time that we are going to Santa Fe in February to participate in her workshop
"Remember Who We Are"
Her website is:
http:www.littlegrandmother.net
She has created many videos, please enjoy those found on her site.
2010-12-16
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL
Wishing you much love, peace and compassion throughout the holidays and hopes for a magical and inspirational 2011.
From our hearts,
Elinor, Suze and Leslie
2010-11-11
JASON GATEMAN'S WORKSHOP - October 30, 2010
Cudo's to Jason for the inspiration he brought to all who attended his workshop on Saturday, October 30, 2010. His accounting of all his personal experiences around death and dying was compelling and more importantly, he showed how he has used these experiences to investigate far reaching questions about our human journey on planet Earth at this time.
"Outside of ego, why are you having the life you are having?"
He challenged us to become honest with ourselves and really look at what decisions we make day to day. He encouraged us to lighten ourselves by off loading our emotional baggage and unhooking ourselves from our daily dramas.
It was evident how much help and guidance Jason has received from the books of Robert Monroe and his attendance at the Monroe Institute in June of 2008. The following is an excerpt from Robert's book "Ultimate Journey" that Jason read.
There is no beginning, there is no end,
There is only change.
There is no teacher, there is no student,
There is only remembering.
There is no good, there is no evil,
There is only expression.
There is no union, there is no sharing,
There is only love.
There is no greater, there is no lesser,
There is only balance.
There is no stasis, there is no entropy,
There is only motion.
There is no wakefulness, there is no sleep,
There is only being.
There is no limit, there is no chance,
There is only a plan.
There is as we know it.
Thanks again Jason.
FYI we are in the process of planning further workshops with him and will keep everyone posted!!
2010-10-21
~ "I go to nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put in tune once more" ~
John Burroughs
2010-10-01 Betty
BETTY’S BIOGRAPHY
In 2004, my husband was facing very serious health problems. We had explored many avenues of healing, both traditional Allopathic medicine and complimentary remedies, but nothing had made any impact on his condition. Fortunately, I learned about Betty and her amazing techniques for restoring the body to health and wholeness. For 3 years she guided me with her accurate diagnostic techniques, her unique knowledge of the 9 systems of the body and the herbal remedies needed to promote a return to health.
She began her journey in health research and testing in 1973. At that time she felt she had to find a way to help more people help themselves. This is when she started working with and testing herbs. In 1984 she received her Masters of Herbology and because she had received 100% on all her exams, she was given a Fellowship in Botanical Medicine as well. In addition, the following year she was awarded a Certificate of Proficiency in Anatomy and Physiology because she felt that she had to have a fair knowledge of the body parts and organ functions in order to choose the herbs that would work with people’s bodies to improve their health.
In 1991 Betty received Professional Status from the Ontario Herbalists Society. Subsequently she has been honoured to be made the first OHA Herbal Elder and first Honorary Professional Member.
Betty’s focus has always been to help as many people as she possibly could. She continues to be most generous with her time and willingness to share her extensive knowledge of holistic health. The Heart Speaks is honoured that she has agreed to post many of her treatments and remedies on this website.
Elinor
2010-09-12
We Love This!!
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2010-08-27
ANDEAN MYSTICISM WORKSHOPS
"Thank you to Elizabeth B. Jenkins, Chrystelle Hadjikakou and all the participants that attended our workshops this summer. It was so amazing and it was wonderful to meet all of you. Now that our 16 day marathon has come to an end and you are all safely home, we want to thank you for coming. We commend you for showing up to do this deeply transformative work. Our gratitude goes to Elizabeth for creating the container for these experiences with such love, humour and strength. It allowed us all to expand our personal bubbles and also get a taste of what it is like to be part of a conscious collective. How great that felt! Our Seqe lines now spread to Big Island Hawaii, Tumbler Ridge BC, Bethlehem Penn, Frederick Maryland, Caledon, Teeswater, Guelph, Huntsville, Ont., Sprucedale, Mexico City, Mex., California and our Owen Sound based Paqo community, who welcomes its new members."
Here is an article written for the September 2010 issue of Mosaic, by one of the participants, Sandra describing her experiences.
Andean Mystics in Grey-Bruce
(The Paqos (Initiates) Come to Town)
Standing with my back pressed firm against the cave wall, I journey back through my life and lineage. In my mind's eye, I see distant ancestors working lands in Scotland and Ireland. I feel my connection with them and with Mother Earth, Pacha Mama, who nurtures and supports us all. As I travel back through time, I am releasing heavy energies, hoocha, that has accumulated in my energy field and DNA through life traumas. The chill limestone at my back seems to absorb all that I am ready to let go; the cave wall feels like a comforting presence and I am grateful. 
Guided by Elizabeth B. Jenkins, my teacher, I journey forward again through my family history and gather the many gifts bequeathed to me by my heritage. The world is glowing when I open my physical eyes again. I am seeing from a changed perspective and I like the new view. This was my experience on Day 5 of our Introduction to Andean Mysticism course. Our group of 15 students spent the morning at Bruce Caves outside Oxenden; it provided a unique transformation for each of us.
Throughout August in the beautiful rolling hills of St. Vincent Township along the Big Head River, a total of 40 students participated in transformative experiences like this one. It was an incredible adventure! Elizabeth was our teacher and co-learner in these explorations of nature's living energies. She has studied and taught the ancient traditions of the high Andes Mountains in Peru and around the world for over 20 years. Recently she led Les Stroud, Canadian Survivorman, on a journey that will air on Discovery Channel in September; the show title is Vanishing World. Elizabeth is a gifted guide, author and musician; she is also great fun. Besides the introductory course, participants from across Canada, the U.S, and Mexico studied healing, teaching, and tour guiding skills to strengthen our capacities to be of service to all. These courses provided wonderful opportunities for learning and connecting.
Elizabeth B. Jenkins teaches and writes experientially, guiding students through exercises that facilitate increasing connection. She shows us how to create and strengthen relationships. This is important both within ourselves, such as connecting with our intuition, shadow, and spirituality; and outside ourselves, such as connecting with the earth, sun, stars, rivers, trees, other humans, and the many nature beings who surround and synergize with us. In the Inka tradition, there are no objects; even man-made items like pens and paper have an essence or spirit. All are living beings to whom we relate. This is a vastly different paradigm than our usual world view.
I believe this is a world view which we, as a culture, would benefit from embracing. We must learn to live harmoniously on our little planet. It is imperative! To learn more about Elizabeth, these powerful teachings, and other courses available through The Heart Speaks, and www.inka-online.com.
I wish each of you joyful connecting! Sandra Howe, Wingham, ON
http://www.soleandspirit.yolasite.com
2010-07-25
DAVID HICKEY - A MUST SEE!!
If you haven't heard of David Hickey, now is the time!
I just got back from his Manitoulin Island concert and it was amazing. He has 12 gongs that represent the solar system and crystal bowls that will take you on a sensational journey.
David will be playing, underneath the stars on Saturday, July 31st at his property in Berkeley, Ontario. Check out his website for further details at www.crystaljourney.ca and while you are there, listen to his music. It will be worth it.
Hope to see you there.
Much munay, Elinor
2010-07-20
Anyone who has attended our workshops knows how fabulous Suze's ginger cookies are. We have had many requests for the recipe, so here it is. Enjoy!!!
Suze's Ginger Snaps
1 cup Brown Sugar
2/3 cup Oil
1/4 cup Molasses
1 Egg
2 1/4 cup All Purpose Flour
2 tsp. ground ginger
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tbsp. finely chopped fresh ginger
1/2 cup finely chopped chrystalized ginger
1. Mix sugar and oil in large bowl, add molasses, egg and beat well.
2. Stir in flour, ground ginger, baking soda, salt, fresh and crystalized gingers.
3. Shape dough into 1/2 inch balls and place on baking sheet about 2" apart (chill dough first if too soft to handle).
4. Bake in preheated 300 degree oven 10-15 minutes or until crisp.
Makes 4 dozen.
2010-07-06
THE BODY TALK SYSTEM - Check it out!
Recently The Heart Speaks, plus a number of paqos attended an information session about "The Body Talk" System. It was given by Cherie Carpenter from Barrie who is a long time practitioner of this simple, yet effective form of therapy. Body Talk is based on the knowledge that our bodies contain all the innate wisdom they need to heal themselves.
When a body is operating at its optimal level, each system, cell and atom is in constant communication with each other at all times. Through exposure to the stresses of day-to-day life, these lines of communication can become compromised which can lead to a decline in physical, emotional and/or mental health.
During a session a Body Talk practitioner uses neuromuscular feedback to locate the imbalances in a client's body. Next, the practitioner holds the areas that have been highlighted by the testing procedure and taps gently on the head and sternum. By tapping on the head, the brain becomes aware of and repairs the communication link. Tapping on the sternum or heart ensures that the new information is stored throughout the whole body.
More information is available at 3 websites www.bodytalksystem.com www.bodytalkcentral.com www.ibaglobalhealing.com
Cherie will be giving 2 introductory courses - BODY TALK ACCESS - on August 9/10 and October 18/10 at the New Life Centre in Owen Sound. For further details contact Shirley McDougall at shirlmc@bmts.com
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We are beginning with an article written by Bruce Lipton concerning the Eagle and Condor Prophesy. Enjoy
Eagle and Condor Prophesy
"AMONG THE GIFTS that Native Americans bring us is a most unusual one—a heartening prophecy from the natives of the Andes. According to their tradition, centuries ago, humans took two diverging paths: the path of the condor and the path of the eagle. The condor path, which has come to represent the peoples of the Southern Hemisphere, is associated with the heart, the intuitive, and the spiritual. The eagle path, which represents the peoples of the Northern Hemisphere, is associated with the brain, the rational, and the material. For the past 500 years, the power of the eagle—mental and materialistic—has dominated that of the condor’s spirituality and heart-centeredness. But according to the prophecy, this is about to change.
The indigenous tradition among the peoples of the South has divided time into epochs called pachacutis, each spanning roughly 500 years. According to the Aztec Calendar—a.k.a. The Sacred Stone Calendar of the Mexican People—the Fourth Pachacuti that began in 1492 was characterized by the prophecies as a time of turmoil, struggle, and conflict. Since October 12, 1992, we’ve been in the Fifth Pachacuti, which is said to be a time of partnership and union, where eagle and condor “fly together in the sky as equals.”1
And not a moment too soon. In our evolutionary journey through basal paradigms that have taken us deep into the realms of spirituality and materialism over these many centuries, the one thing these paradigms had in common was their disconnection from the sacred feminine and, consequently, from Earth itself. The very detachment and denial of the feminine in Western society has put us out of touch with the natural world. For centuries, the powers of unbalanced domination, empowered first by a He-God then by a He-Science, have forced our world further and further out of kilter to where we are on the brink of destroying the very ground upon which we stand.
Now, in its infinite sense of humor, the Universe is finally asking us to reconcile the hemispheres, left and right, north and south. This time of spiritual reunion, when we will link the sacred masculine and the sacred feminine, is not merely the province of indigenous spirituality or reconstituted goddess worship.
The Dalai Lama has also spoken of it. He says he will be the last Dalai Lama from the Himalayas, and the next one will likely be from the other high mountains, the Andes. Meanwhile, many international organizations have banded together under the banner of the Pachamama Alliance to foster this emergent human culture by helping the people of the condor and the people of the eagle share their gifts with one another."
Bruce Lipton