a return to our earth nature

There is a learning curve of how to tend to oneself and each other during this time of dismemberment and simultaneous rememberment. Mostly our minds are focused on what is broken and what is not working. 

We do need to take actions now and in the future but first we must have the energy to deal with what is coming. A period of growth is required to gather the energy for our continued journey that does not end until our soul decides it is time to go home.

When we move into a state of growth and take our place in this life, we must remember that we came here to be caretakers of the Earth.

art by Autumn Skye

We must step out of the dimension of division and constantly return to the divine spark that lives in all of us. That is connected to the creative forces of the universe which are always singing the song of dismemberment and dissolution as well as the song of rememberment and new creations.

When we step into the dimension of recognizing that there is only oneness, love, light, and lessons for our spiritual growth we can be held by a state of inner peace within.

But we must let go of fear, self-hate, division, and hyper vigilance. We need to ground to the land and feel the land supporting us for that is the real support we need. 

We need the support of all the elements who have been here for billions of years and have been through and contributed to the storms of change that we have been going through since life began on this Earth. 

You can read the full message of Sandra Ingerman on her website. 

covid coloniality

With the COVID-19 pandemic still raging around the world, people are still dying of other preventable diseases like HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and Ebola. With the arrival of the latest mutation, Omicron - we're realizing that ignorance, entitlement, and hardheadedness can kill us just as easily too. 

Colonialism refers to the political and economic subordination of a nation or people to another nation. Distinct from colonialism, coloniality refers to the long-standing patterns of power that emerged as a result of colonialism. 

That's especially true in underdeveloped countries, places physician and anthropologist Eugene Richardson calls the global south. 

© AFP / Ed Jones - 'Fearless Girl'

The global public health system is broken because it perpetuates an imbalance of power rooted in colonialism. Reparations and economic investment are needed to improve public health and medical care in these countries.

awed & inspired

Throughout the ages, the Milky Way has hung above humanity in the sky, a beautiful marvel shining steadily each night. 

Nowadays, most city-bound folks rarely see the full splendor of our home galaxy stretching across the heavens. 

Luckily, there are photographers all over the world with the skills to show off what many sky watchers are missing. 

Take a look at the winners of the 2021 Milky Way Photographer of the Year competition from the travel and photography site Capture the Atlas. 

Pablo Ruiz - Riaño, Spain