we'moon beltane blessings

With roots established and delightful growth all around, we honor the fertility, beauty and resourcefulness of our creative and soil-based spaces. Give thanks for the clarity of vision and the potency of our prayers, which set our visions in motion. 

We have all that we need, and the abundance of our ideas is confirmed and affirmed. Our determination has sown such beautiful resonance. 

We'Moon 2024, page 79

May we continue to stretch forward and ground our plans. So many blooms of possibility are on the horizon, and they are ready to make their presence known. Let's find nourishing ways of being that create echoes of joy and pleasure throughout our bodies, together in community and towards the Great Mother. 

Feed your inner landscapes and let us build upon and amplify our stories. Together may we practice gentle ways to pivot towards wholeness, cultivate a harmonious connection to the elements, and honor this fierce planet that supports us all.

—Karen L. Culpepper © Mother Tongue Ink 2023
from page 79 in We'Moon 2024

Let’s find nurturing and nourishing ways of being that feed our bodies, connect together in community and honor the Great Mother. 

As we sustain our inner landscapes we build upon and amplify our stories. Create collaborative circles and practice gentle ways to pivot towards wholeness. Cultivate harmonious connections to the elements and honor this planet always - as it supports us all.

interaction & involvement

In our mind's eye it is easy to imagine Benjamin Franklin - a founding father of the United States of America - as old, fat, balding or how he is often depicted in his official and public portraits.

It is easy to forget what an original human being and forward thinker he was - a true polymath and Rennaissance man. Long before his political career launched him into the stratosphere in history and politics - he lived a singularly unique life that called much attention to himself and his exploits. 

Among Americas best and brightest - Benjamin Franklin only had two years of formal education. Despite being almost entirely self taught he was a hit writer by his teen years and remained a successful author - much sought after for his original ideas and insights. 

He was one of the first volunteer firefighting companies in America. He printed a new currency for New Jersey based on innovative anti-counterfeiting techniques he had devised. 

Benjamin Franklin was many things in his lifetime - a printer, a postmaster, an ambassador, an author, a scientist, a Founding Father. Above all, he was an inventor - creating solutions to common problems, innovating new technology, and even making life a little more musical. 

Benjamin Franklin’s legacy of lifelong learning lives on at The Franklin Institute with its mission to help people understand science and technology to empower through critical thinking and decision making.

The institute also participates in and advocates for the free exchange of evidence-based, peer-reviewed scientific research and ideas - just as its founding father dedicated his life to.

May we continue to build on this foundation and be active and generous contributors as well.

a polymath community

The universal being or a polymath (Greek: πολυμαθής, polymathēs, "having learned much"; Latin: 
homo universalis, "universal man") is an individual whose knowledge spans a significant number of subjects, known to draw on complex bodies of knowledge to solve specific problems. 

Vitruvian Man by Leonardo da Vinci

All inclusive, non sectarian, non denomination centers of education in many parts of the world are devoted to creating and developing the type of human being curious and concerned enough to keep on learning. 

In all our diversity any type of specialization may be too limiting if we are working towards a more complete form of thinking and being. 

This is expressed in the term Renaissance man, often applied to the gifted people of that age who sought to develop their abilities in all areas of accomplishment: intellectual, artistic, social and physical. 

At the recent graduation of the latest batch of sound healing practitioners at New York Open Center I was delighted and astounded by the diverse and masterful accomplishments presented by each graduate. Kudos to you, the faculty and organization for bringing this into our world. Bravo! 

Integrating sound into any type of practice is a major plus for our evolution and enlightenment. Channeling this power through each unique individual is only limited and bound by their imagination and insight. 

The vibratory ripples are cosmic and life changing on so many levels. We stand in awe of your incredible contribution. 

Good vibes go round and round.