Dreaming the Earth of Love

Several nights ago I had a extraordinarily vivid dream.  I woke up in the early morning hours and went outside to look at the sky.  What I saw was mesmerizing.  There were 6 Planets in a cluster, not quite in a line, more like in a formation of some sort.  What was more incredible, these Planets were large and clearly visible, about the size of full Supermoon.  It felt like I could reach out and touch them.

I called to the person that I was with and asked him to come outside.  He had to see this.  I said, "I've heard people talking about the line-up."  We were enthralled with the beauty.  We started naming the Planets.  Jupiter was very clear (and large).  That's when I saw her, a Planet of blue and green.  She was whirling through the sky and my Heart leapt.  I said, "There's the Earth!"  I had such Love for her and was completely enamored by her Beauty.  (I wish I could share the Love that I felt and that was pouring out of me at the sight of her.)

Suddenly I realized that if I was looking at the Earth, I was no longer on her.  I awoke shortly afterwards.

While I do want to do some more work with this dream and get some clarity around where I was, the more important part for me was the Love I felt.  I, like most people, have had moments of utter despair.  Times when I was ready to leave this planet, when I thought this is too difficult a challenge.  But seeing the Earth like that, feeling the Love that I have for her, made me realize that for better or for worse, I am committed.  I will do what I need to do to help her (which includes her inhabitants) thrive.

I have long been an Earth Lover.  Enchanted by her Beauty and delighted by her abundant bounty.  When I was a teenager, I learned that this is "odd".  I was given the title, environmentalist (this is one of the nicer names).  I really didn't understand this.  Now, 20 years later, I am just as confused.  Doesn't everyone Love the Earth?

I don't understand how you could not fall on your knees and weep tears of gratitude.  I know that it is difficult for some to be in their Hearts or to cry tears of anything.  Even so, it only takes a minute to realize the pure miracle of life on this Planet.  Think of the air that we breathe and that it is the Plants who give us the gift of oxygen.  Or the water and how she is continually recycled.  Or the seed, that precious little package that contains 25 Zucchinis or a Maple tree.  Each of these is part of many complex processes, which we simplify for ease into the water cycle, etc.  Really, just trying to think about all that is involved in one of these processes, blows my mind to the point, that I can't think anymore.  And so, all I can do is feel and Love and be overwhelmed with Gratitude.

There is much fighting and discord these days (both internally and externally).  I think, "Why?"  What is the point?  When we are surrounded by such unbelievable Beauty and so many incredible gifts, why would we waste our precious time on this remarkable Planet like this?  Surely there are more important things to do like sitting with a Tree and thanking her for the air we breathe, for the warmth her branches provide, for the tasty fruit she so willing shares.  Or sticking your nose in the ground and smelling that delicious Earth, thanking the Earthworms and Mycelium and all the many creepy crawlies who decompose the plant matter and turn this into Soil to feed new life.

And isn't it time to turn to the people who share this Planet with us and say, "Hey!  I see you there!  Isn't this a crazy ride?  How did we get so lucky?!  And look at you, with that skin and those bones.  Look at the many shapes they make.  Look how Beautiful you are!  I have skin and bones too, mine make different shapes and colors.  Isn't it crazy?!  Who would have thought that you can combine the same elements and get such varying results?  Truly amazing!  Hey, did you eat a fig yet?"

We are all part of this round spaceship.  Our survival and even more important, our ability to thrive is intricately linked to the surviving and thriving of everyone else who is on this with us.  (By everyone, I mean every Being - not just humans.)  As humans, we each only have a relatively short time to enjoy this experiment.  So enough with this separation bullshit.  Enough with fighting or hating or not-worthiness.  Enough with better than or exploitation or destruction.  Let's move on to exploring and delighting in this beautiful spaceship, in the bounty that she provides everywhere you look, in the truly artistic creations, and in each other.  Humanity is capable of so much, I mean really, it only takes a quick perusal through reality TV to see the many different talents that people have worldwide (and this is far from the best humanity has to offer).  Just imagine what we are capable of, what we could experience, the Beauty that we could create (with the other Beings on this spaceship), if we would stop wasting our time and start focusing on the Love that connects us all!

I know it can be difficult.  I know that there are systems set up to keep us from re-membering our connection, our Love.  When you see the Earth like I did in my dream.  And your Heart leaps out of your chest.  When you see her like that, you don't remember the arguments or the separation, all you remember is the Love!  So let me tell you, it is time.  It is time to re-member and remember.  It is time to awaken.  It is time to Love.

Let's Talk about Sex ... Sacred Sex that is!

Turn on the television, watch a movie, listen to the radio, drive down the road and you will see images of sex.  Sex is everywhere.  Sex sells.  The media tends to encourage men (and women) to have as much sex as possible with whomever they can.  There are some scenes that depict this as a loving act; however, the focus continues to be on an act of pleasure and the man having an orgasm.  This is the form of sex that is considered the “norm” in our culture.  What most people do not realize is that this is limiting.  Sex is meant to be more than a form of pleasure and more than a way to insure the survival of our species.  Sex is meant to be a Sacred act.  So let’s talk about (Sacred) Sex!

Sacred Sex recognizes that sexual acts are a way of creating intimacy and connection between two partners and that their joining has the potential of raising their consciousness, which can lead to: inspirations, insights, and understandings; astral travel; healing; increased energy and vitality; remembering their own Divinity and recognizing the Divinity of their partner; Oneness; connection with the Divine, and more.  With Sacred Sex, the focus is on the connection and the energies created, as well as, on honoring the Divine in each other, rather than on pleasure and orgasm.  Here’s the thing, the “side effect” of changing the focus is an increased amount of pleasure and often both men and women experience multiple orgasms that are longer lasting and more intense.

For millennia, there have been many different philosophies and techniques of Sacred Sex.  The scope of which is far beyond this newsletter.  As with religions, I feel all roads lead to One.  And it matters less what technique (if any) you are doing than what your intention is.  If you are interested in learning more, there are many books, videos, and classes that share methods of Sacred Sex.  As with most things in my life, my own journey with Sacred Sex began with a thought that there is something more, followed by explorations and personal experience, and then later confirmation of my insights through books.  Therefore, feel free to follow your own intuition of what feels right for you (and your partner).

Just because Sacred Sex is seldom discussed, portrayed, or taught does not mean that it is difficult or scary.  In fact, I believe it is how sex is meant to be.  The problem is that through Sacred Sex, one becomes her own authority and is able to tap into the Divine directly.  We know how the Church felt about “regular” people having a direct relationship with the Divine.  Plus, in Sacred Sex both partners are equal.  Some would even say that the woman is the guide, for it is often through the opening of her Heart Chakra that allows the man to tap into the broader energies.  Sacred Sex is a powerful tool that threatened the Church and Patriarchy. 

This may seem like an odd subject for a newsletter about Natural Healing; however, I feel that Sacred Sex has a large role in both our personal and cultural healing.  For us to evolve and grow into who we are capable of being, we need to accept our full selves - this means honor both our masculinity and femininity.  And in order to be able to do that, we need to heal the wounds of Patriarchy, including raising Women above the role of Sexual objects.  Sacred Sex helps us to do this.  For in order to participate, you need to accept that your partner is a Divine Being.  We also know that sexual abuse (along with sexual addiction and pornography) is very high in our culture.  And that there is a high rate of those who were abused become abusers.  Sacred Sex has the possibility of stopping that trend.  For with the right partner, one can heal and re-member what it is to be a healthy sexual Being.  (Of course, outside help may be needed including therapy, Flower Essences, or other forms of assistance.)

Since I mentioned partner, let’s talk about this.  The partner is a key aspect to Sacred Sex, for in order to have any of these conscious raising experiences, both partners need to feel safe and free.  It is especially helpful if there is a large Love or Heart connection between them.  Please know that one can experience Sacred Sex without a partner.  In fact, many of the different techniques suggest starting as a solo practitioner until you are ready to engage with a partner.  This is particularly helpful for men who are learning to control or refrain from ejaculation. 

Hopefully by now you are curious and want to explore Sacred Sex.  As I said earlier, specific techniques are beyond the scope of this newsletter.  However, I encourage you to treat your next Love making as a very Sacred and Divine act.  Create a sanctuary or a temple for your explorations.  If you know how to set Sacred space, do this, call in the energies of your guides, call in Rose or Cacao or another Plant to help you, ask that the energies you create through your connection be used to feed the Divine.  And then, have fun, take your time, look at your partner with new eyes, and remember that when you touch her, you are touching the Divine and when you pleasure him, you are pleasuring the Divine.

Oh and one final thing, Sacred Sex helps to increase the Love in this world.  You may find that by practicing Sacred Sex, you are able to feel, express, and receive more Love.  At the end of the day, this is the question that we are asked, “Did you Love as much as you could?”

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