Poetik Reflections

Compassion for Our Enemies

Renee — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 22:29:17 GMT

"If we could read the secret history of our enemies, we should find in each man's life sorrow and suffering enough to disarm all hostility." - Henry Wadsworth Longfellow *thanx to Janette Paragon for the quote inspiration-- :)

ride to entheos

Renee — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 07:46:32 GMT

im looking for a ride to Entheos... any leads out there?

UPDATE: Pandemic Outbreak Swine Flu - 2 Canadians in Quarantine now

Renee — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 18:37:05 GMT

Heres today's (sat 25th) update about the current outbreak. The United Nation's World Health Organization -WHO- is holding an emergency meeting today in Geneva... heres the CBC news video clip from today: http://www.cbc.ca/video/popup_nlp.html?http://www.cbc.ca/mrl3/8752/news/features/crowe-virus090424.wmv CBC Newsworld*************************** The World Health Organization began an emergency meeting in Geneva on Saturday amid fears that Mexico's outbreak of swine flu may become a worldwide pandemic. WHO director general Margaret Chan, who broke off a visit to Washington to return to the organization's headquarters in Switzerland, said the outbreak involves "an animal strain of the H1N1 virus, and it has pandemic potential." Chan said it's too early to say whether a pandemic will actually occur, but she referred to the outbreak as a "serious situation" that needed to be followed closely. The new flu strain — combining genetic material typical of avian, swine and human viruses — has killed as many as 68 people among 1,004 suspected cases reported countrywide in Mexico. ***************** CTV News The World Health Organization is holding an emergency meeting on a swine flu outbreak that may have killed dozens of people. Doctors in Montreal have placed two people in quarantine, but it's unclear whether they have the virus. The two Canadian patients vacationed in Mexico two weeks ago. quarantine info: http://watch.ctv.ca/news/latest/canadian-quarantine/#clip165437 Swine flu outbreak update: http://watch.ctv.ca/news/latest/swine-flu-outbreak/#clip165431 http://watch.ctv.ca/news/latest/canadian-quarantine/#clip165428 http://watch.ctv.ca/news/latest/canadian-quarantine/#clip165418 http://watch.ctv.ca/news/latest/canadian-quarantine/#clip165391 http://watch.ctv.ca/news/latest/canadian-quarantine/#clip165293

info on SWINE FLU OUTBREAK (pandemic)

Renee — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 09:02:56 GMT

watch this CNN report http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0XdQ--ming best to be informed. 1000 cases in mexico - since mar 18th = 70 dead, and now 15 cases in USA confirmed with hundreds being tested... as far north as new york city. google for more info --

upset after Religious conversation

Renee — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 18:41:01 GMT

i am just gonna express mysElf... i had a conversation with a guy i know who listens to Rush Limbagh on the internet radio and is a conservative Christain... i find that i have gotten very upset with him and i dont want to be.. how can i get riled up about his views on the world? why am i still able to be affected this way? i had hoped that i would be able to accept others' views in an unattached way and be tolerant... and yet his views expressed make me slowly get annoyed, as the weeks have rolled by (5 weeks now)... for the second time ever, i have decided to engage with him - discussing the environment last time, today we discussed God... why do i care to converse? why do i care if i think his views are nuts? why do i care if i think he has been brainwashed? why do i wish for him to have a new perspective? why do i feel offended by some of his views? its like when i used to live in Kansas years ago and i heard Rush Limbaugh on the radio for the first time... i would get so upset to hear what he said and think that others out there listening were believing what Rush said, that they were already in agreement before Rush spoke? why did i even listen to the radio show. i eventually stopped listening for the annoyance was getting to me... now i have this guy in my life as an aquaintance of sorts, that plays Rush Limbaugh and i can hear it sometimes... i get the same annoyance and frustration again. today i decided to ask him about his religious views since he mentioned his church... that was a big mistake! i could question his far-out views on God for a while (he is a Morman) and i learned a lot about some of the ideas his church has, which i have to say are pretty crazy in my judgement (which i realize i should not have judgement! - but i am sorry to say that i do!)... but it didnt bother me so much as at the end of our conversation when he said some things about Jesus that triggered me... i dont even consider myself a Christian at all, but i am socialized in a Christian culture, and i do have a degree in Religion and have studied the Bible (and all the "Great Religions" they call them)... and personally i have always liked Jesus and what he "represents" even if the mythology is untrue historically... but i was triggered because i didnt like how he percieved Jesus... maybe cuz i want Jesus to have a good image in others' eyes cuz i do offer him up as an example of a great Master with wisdom to share... so somehow i am attached to how Jesus is seen by others if i am to "offer him up" as an example of someone whose "teachings or wisdom" i actually deeply respect... i guess what got me at the end of our talk was that he saw Jesus to be a God that encouraged the killing of people who Jesus saw as "morally unacceptable" or "iniquitous"... that triggered me somehow and i said i didnt agree that Jesus would encourage killing... i felt my heart beating hard and my tension rising... i felt i had to defend Jesus' reputation or something... i felt i needed to clear up his misperception... i wouldnt let someone say such things about my buddy Jesus! lol! i said i disagreed that it seemed to be the opposite of what Jesus said while he walked the earth (like we really know what he said?)... that i felt that saying that Jesus would encourage humans he "liked" to kill the humans Jesus "didnt like" seemed nuts! and yet i felt i had to say something while visions of why Holy Wars are fought seemed to become all the more clearer to me... we decided to end the conversation there as it was becoming "contentious",,, now i see why there are people who say they never discuss "religion or politics" with people and i always thought that was a superficial way to be with people, and agreed more with Gloria Steinem with her quote that "the Personal is Political"... you ARE your beliefs and actions... but perhaps i should be more infulenced by the Buddha who said we are NOT our thoughts... to be "unattached" and dissolve the "Ego"... or even Jesus taught not to judge "lest ye be judged"... and there i was judging someone to be wrong about Jesus! i realize i dont need to defend Jesus or his reputation... i should not be attached to his image or what people think of him, nor should i be concerned with what this guy thinks or Rush Limbaugh thinks... but i wonder if that is how i really want to be in the world...???? should i care if people are intolerant or bigoted or racist or hateful? should i ignore them? love them? be unattached and unaffected by them? would the world have evolved the way it has if we all didnt try to challenge injustice and hate? am i intolerant? should i tolerate ignorance? bigotry? should i tolerate intolerance? am i being intolerant myself of the intolerant people? if i was the Buddha (anad apparently i am) i would just smile and Be. But if i am the Buddha and i did not do that, am i still the Buddha? is Rush Limbaugh the Buddha? would the real Buddha and Jesus please stand up??

A Poem for My Broken Heart

Renee — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 04:56:37 GMT

a poem for my Broken Heart ********************************** not long after broken feeling deep into my heart deep deep the tunnels swirl down sadness so long long low cant feel the bottom of this barrel endlessly endless broken ends cascading down icy cold cracks impossible to numb out this feeling no escape no words no-thing just heartaching empty space sadness stillness without words inescapable silence of depth no willpower can end this longing electric love frozen hollow shut exhausted of feeling hope only my remembrance ~of you~

I Lost my Voice for 3 days!

Renee — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 07:02:57 GMT

i had the worst sore throat of my life this week and lost my voice for 3 days! i just started speaking yesterday and my voice was still not 100% back. It was like being in Silent retreat only i couldnt cheat! lol! It was quite an ordeal of frustration, patience, pain, and learning to communicate by gestures and writing notes. I carried paper with me and noticed how much slower my hand was compared to my mind! I learned to appreciate swallowing, eating, painlessness, and speaking! Its so amazing what i take for granted everyday!! i am grateful for the constant reminders and teachings i recieve each day... I am in the mend now and feel way better today - almost totally healed! Im grateful for the patience of others to read my notes and help me get healthy! i must learn to appreciate all the gifts of my body and mind each day! I hope one day to fully understand "never" taking anything for granted!

Quote from RUMI

Renee — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:58:01 GMT

Be kind to yourself, dear ~ to our innocent follies. Forget any sounds or touch, that did not help you dance. You will come to see that All evolves us. Rumi

WATER WOMAN NEW LOCATION

Renee — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 11:04:32 GMT

DUE TO THE ROCK-SLIDE ONTO HWY 99 BLOCKING OUR WAY TO SQUAMISH, WE HAVE MANIFESTED WATER WOMAN'S NEW LOCATION ON 30 ACRES OF RAINFOREST LAND AT LIONS PARK, SUNSHINE COAST!! WITH A FULL-OUT KIDS PLAYGROUND, ELECTRICITY, COVERED SHELTERS, (SOME) FLUSH TOILETS, & 2 CREEKS! FREE CAMPING! WATER ON SITE! We have food vendors but bring extra food if you like! SEE THE "WHAT TO BRING SECTION" online at www.waterwomanevent.com... LION'S PARK 13776 HWY 101 GARDEN BAY SUNSHINE COAST just north of the Garden Bay turn off on HWY 101 SUNSHINE COAST HWY it is immediately after the PETRO CANADA GAS STATION on the right side... about 30 min north of Sechelt, one hour from the Langdale Ferry! PUBLIC TRANSIT: MALASPINA BUS to the site from Vancouver Bus Depot (Main St.) leaves at 3pm & 7:30 pm --- leaves WATER FRONT Skytrain Station at 3:10 pm and 7:35 pm (flag the bus) ---leaves Georgia & Burrard St. at the front of ROYAL BANK - mountain side at 3:15 and 7:45... ---leaves Park Royal mall North Vancouver at 3:30 & 8:05 pm (you must flag the bus heading towards Horseshoe Bay) ---this bus is on the 4:30 & 8:40 pm Ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Langdale Ferry Terminal - you can get on this bus from on the ferry... --- this bus picks up at the Gibsons Bus Depot behind the IGA / MacDonalds Mall at 5:25 pm and 9:30 pm... ---- Roberts Creek on Hwy across from the RC Hall at 5:35 & 9:40pm... ---- Sechelt Bus Depot at 5653 Wharf Rd at 6:15 & 10 pm... ask to be dropped off at the LIONS PARK www.malaspinacoach.com if you dont want to camp - nearby HOTEL info at www.bigpacific.com We have 3 rooms for rental at Inner Sanctuary, Sechelt www.innersanctuary.ca and call 1-604-328-1924 at $55/nite to book TICKETS AVAILABLE AT STORE LOCATIONS AS NOTED BELOW... ADVANCE TICKETS STOP SALES AT 5pm THURSDAY JULY 31st $77 left at MELOMANIA, WINDSONG & COAST BOOKS $99 left at HIGH LIFE RECORDS (Vancouver) $99 online here!! $ 111 at the GATE

Shimshai playing at WATER WOMAN

Renee — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 02:37:31 GMT

Shimshai plays WATER WOMAN Fri Aug 1st w/ Special Guests Not only is Shimshai headlining the Acoustic Night of WATER WOMAN (Fri Aug 1st) but he is performing with beloved Vancouver Songstress and Facilitator, Julie Blue! Shimshai will be accompanied by two great back-up singers, Theda Phoenix and Gemma Luna! Opening the evening will be Performance Artist Little Woo... Acoustic Night Performers are: JULIE BLUE (Vancouver) Gemma Luna (Kootneys) MATISHA (Hawaii) Christian Prekratic (Roberts Creek) Ulla Shine (Gibsons) Al-Lisa (Williams Lake) Theda Phoenix (Vancouver) Stephanie Dufresne (Nelson) Weekend Passes for WATER WOMAN AUG 1-4 are $77 - 133 staggered www.waterwomanevent.com buy online! or FRIDAY only Day Pass from Noon till 2 am $55 at Gate or FRI NIGHT ONLY ticket from 8pm till 2 am $30 at Gate Aloha!! See you there...

New FInal Poster for WATER WOMAN - Schedule, Location, Bring:

Renee — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 09:26:16 GMT

Aug 1-4 at Squamish Valley Campground 16 Mile on Squamish Valley Road Squamish, BC Water Woman welcomes all men, women, and children to join in this conscious gathering. Our location is on breathtaking 200 acres of temperate rainforest, amongst giant glacier mountains stretching above the pure rushing Squamish river. A huge stretch of beach with sparkling sand and bright sun awaits us in the glorious Squamish River Valley. This intentional gathering endeavors to provide: - ceremonial water blessings from numerous different Spiritual traditions daily - large and small group workshops sharing skills and wisdom for personal healing and evolution - exciting performance artists, visual artists and installations - an extraordinary Art Gallery show-casing rare international talents - traditional Sweat lodges and Medicine ways - inspiring acoustic musicians featuring spiritual folk singer SHIMSHAI (San Jose, CA) - a Marketplace offering unique creations - luxurious Dj’s releasing soundscapes into the sky that can heal cells and inspire dance - a Kids Zone for the entertainment of kids, and the sharing of family activities - we endeavor to provide a space that is environmentally conscious and safe for all beings We hope you will browse our web site www.waterwomanevent.com for more detailed workshop info, daily schedules, ticket info, volunteer opportunities, links to related sites, “what to bring” and location directions. We encourage you to buy your tickets in advance online or at a store nearby, and save on the ticket price at the door. Water Woman is an evolution of festival culture, spiritual development, and personal growth for the benefit of All Beings. We are co-creating with you to offer a space for sacred celebration, community empowerment, and personal rejuvenation. We look forward to your beautiful presence with us. For more details see: www.waterwomanevent.com Questions? Send emails to: info@waterwomanevent.com _______________________________________ Our Location: We are pleased to announce our beautiful location for WATER WOMAN. Our booked location is firm and securely booked. We are excited to manifest our location at : Squamish Valley Campground and RV Park 16.5 Mile Squamish Valley Road, Squamish Valley, BC www.campsquamish.com This 200 acre new campground is clean, new, forested, and exclusively open to Event participants only. The site offers a soft sand beach along the pure Squamish River, nested in glacier mountains. It is truly powerful land with much to offer in inspiration and beauty. We will swim, dance, sweat, do ceremony, and celebrate in this paradise! It is a short & enjoyable one hour drive on the mainland, from North Vancouver at Horseshoe Bay, along the scenic Sea to Sky highway (total 1.5 hrs from downtown Vancouver). There is also public transit available from Vancouver to Squamish Valley Road ($13 bus) where there is a free shuttle to the campground (15 minutes). Stay tuned on the Water Woman web site for updates, directions and more specifics. For information on Water Woman, Aug. 1-4, 2008 www.waterwomanevent.com ______________________________________ Water Woman Schedule of Events Friday Aug 1st 11:11 Gates Open – Orientation 3:33 Opening Water Ceremony 4:33 Large Group Workshop – Inner Marriage - with Rev. Lemon and Jasmin Starchild 5:05 Dinner Break – Musicians: Cleo Rastar (Victoria), Stephanie Dufresne (Nelson) 5:05 Sweatlodge 6:33 Evening Water Ceremony 7:33 Performance Art – Little Woo – Shadow Burlesque 7:44 ACOUSTIC EVENING – Ulla Shine 8:11 Christian Prekratic & Q’elf (Roberts Creek) 8:44 Theda Phoenix (Vancouver) 9:11 Matisha (Hawaii) 9:44 Julie Blue (Vancouver) 10:44 SHIMSHAI (San Jose CA) 12:12 Al-Lisa (Williams Lake) 12:44 Gemma Luna (Kootneys) (1:44 end) Saturday Aug 2nd 8:00 Yoga 8:00` Dreamsharing Circle 9:00 Morning Water Ceremony – Frank Many Horses – First Nations 9:33 Large Group Workshop – Frank Many Horses – The Ancient Path of Absolute Truth 12:33 Lunch Break – Musicians (tba) 2:02 Private Healings with Many Horses in Tee Pee (until dinner) 2:02 Large Group Workshop – Julie Blue – Singing from the Soul 4:04 Small Group workshops (see workshop schedule) 6:06 Dinner-break – Musicians (tba) 7:30 Evening Water Ceremony 8:30 Performance Art - Prayerformance by Kiymbah & Co. 8:45 Large Group Workshop – Ecstatic Dance w Luna Ravenchilde 10:00 Visuals: Suez Ellectrabelle – Djs: Luxerious Soundscapes (- till late) Dj times TBA Sunday Aug 3rd 8:00 Yoga 8:00 Dreamsharing Circle 9:09 Morning Water Ceremony – Rev Lemon – Cosmic Mass 11:11 Large Group Workshop – Carla Reiger – What Would Water Do? 12:12 Lunch Break – Music - TBA 2:02 Small Group Workshops A (see workshop schedule) 4:04 Small Group Workshops B (see workshop schedule) 4:04 Sweatlodge 6:00 Dinner Break – Music - TBA 8:00 Evening Water Ceremony 9:00 Performance – Maggie Blue – (multi-media dance), Pamala Lyness & Pure Dance Co. 9:30 Large Group Workshop: Psyonic Yoga w/ Alia 10:30 Visuals: Dreamweaver -- Djs ~Temple Night~ Downtempo World Rythems: (until very late) Monday Aug 4th 11:11 Gift Give Away Ceremony 12:12 Final Water Ceremony 1:11 Pouring of Ceremonial Water into River (ocean) 1:33 Closing Circle ART GALLERY / Shakti Lounge – in our 30 foot covered geodesic dome will be open most of the time - into the wee hours – will post hours TBA. MARKETPLACE & SPECIALTIES – our various Vendors and Specialties Hosts will display their own hours TBA, and will open and close in accordance with participation in our Water Ceremonies, as we would prefer all participants be able to join in these. Enjoy the splendor of their wares! WHAT TO BRING: Please bring some Sacred water from where you live, a chalice/goblet, and a Give Away gift. Also bring some tobacco, smudge, and Heart-gifts as donation for healings and Sweatlodges with First Nations people (optional). Bring water (there will also be water by Donation) & camping gear or an RV. This gathering is rain or shine. We welcome donations of altar items, candles, and flowers.

Shimshai plays WATER WOMAN Fri Aug 1st w/ Special Guests

Renee — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 08:23:12 GMT

ok so not only is Shimshai headlining the Acoustic Night of WATER WOMAN (Fri Aug 1st) but he is performing with beloved Vancouver Songstress and Facilitator, Julie Blue! Shimshai will be accompanied by two great back-up singers, Theda Phoenix and Gemma Luna! Opening the evening will be Performance Artist Little Woo... Acoustic Night Performers are: JULIE BLUE (Vancouver) Gemma Luna (Kootneys) MATISHA (Hawaii) Christian Prekratic (Roberts Creek) Ulla Shine (Gibsons) Al-Lisa (Williams Lake) Theda Phoenix (Vancouver) Stephanie Dufresne (Nelson) Weekend Passes for WATER WOMAN AUG 1-4 are $77 - 133 staggered www.waterwomanevent.com buy online! or FRIDAY only Day Pass from Noon till 2 am $55 at Gate or FRI NIGHT ONLY ticket from 8pm till 2 am $25 at Gate Aloha!! See you there...

WATER WOMAN - LOCATION AND DETAILS

Renee — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 10:13:59 GMT

_________________________________________________ ~THE BIRTH OF WATER WOMAN~ We are pleased to present the first annual WATER WOMAN on the long weekend of August 1st – 4th , 2008. This four day gathering on the south coast of British Columbia has set its intention to facilitate the celebration of: Water as Life, Unity Consciousness, and the Divine Feminine. Water Woman welcomes all men, women, and children to join in this conscious gathering. Our location is on breathtaking 200 acres of temperate rainforest, amongst giant glacier mountains stretching above the pure rushing Squamish river. A huge stretch of beach with sparkling sand and bright sun awaits us in the glorious Squamish River Valley. This intentional gathering endeavors to provide: - ceremonial water blessings from numerous different Spiritual traditions daily - large and small group workshops sharing skills and wisdom for personal healing and evolution - exciting performance artists, visual artists and installations - an extraordinary Art Gallery show-casing rare international talents - traditional Sweat lodges and Medicine ways - inspiring acoustic musicians featuring spiritual folk singer SHIMSHAI (San Jose, CA) - a Marketplace offering unique creations - luxurious Dj’s releasing soundscapes into the sky that can heal cells and inspire dance - a Kids Zone for the entertainment of kids, and the sharing of family activities - we endeavor to provide a space that is environmentally conscious and safe for all beings We hope you will browse our web site www.waterwomanevent.com for more detailed workshop info, daily schedules, ticket info, volunteer opportunities, links to related sites, “what to bring” and location directions. We encourage you to buy your tickets in advance online or at a store nearby, and save on the ticket price at the door. Water Woman is an evolution of festival culture, spiritual development, and personal growth for the benefit of All Beings. We are co-creating with you to offer a space for sacred celebration, community empowerment, and personal rejuvenation. We look forward to your beautiful presence with us. For more details see: www.waterwomanevent.com Questions? Send emails to: info@waterwomanevent.com _______________________________________ Our Location: We are pleased to announce our beautiful location for WATER WOMAN. Our booked location is firm and securely booked. We are excited to manifest our location at : Squamish Valley Campground and RV Park 16.5 Mile Squamish Valley Road, Squamish Valley, BC www.campsquamish.com This 200 acre new campground is clean, new, forested, and exclusively open to Event participants only. The site offers a soft sand beach along the pure Squamish River, nested in glacier mountains. It is truly powerful land with much to offer in inspiration and beauty. We will swim, dance, sweat, do ceremony, and celebrate in this paradise! It is a short & enjoyable one hour drive on the mainland, from North Vancouver at Horseshoe Bay, along the scenic Sea to Sky highway (total 1.5 hrs from downtown Vancouver). There is also public transit available from Vancouver to Squamish Valley Road ($13 bus) where there is a free shuttle to the campground (15 minutes). ***************************************************

WATER WOMAN LOCATION: SQUAMISH VALLEY

Renee — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 10:47:02 GMT

We are pleased to present the first annual WATER WOMAN on the long weekend of August 1st – 4th , 2008. This four day gathering on the south coast of British Columbia has set its intention to facilitate the celebration of: Water as Life, Unity Consciousness, and the Divine Feminine. Water Woman welcomes all men, women, and children to join in this conscious gathering. Our location is on breathtaking 200 acres of pristine temperate rainforest, amongst giant glacier mountains stretching above a pure rushing river. A stretch of beach with sparkling sand and bright sun awaits us in the glorious Squamish River Valley. www.waterwomanevent.com This intentional gathering will provide: - ceremonial water blessings from numerous different Spiritual traditions daily - large and small group workshops sharing skills and wisdom for personal healing and evolution (see website) - exciting performance artists, visual artists and installations like VJ Suez Electrabelle (Vancouver) - an extraordinary Art Gallery showcasing rare international talents like Amy Angel (COSM, New York) - traditional Sweat lodges and Medicine ways (Salish and Sechlet) - inspiring acoustic musicians featuring spiritual folk singer SHIMSHAI (San Jose, CA) - a Marketplace offering unique creations - luxurious Dj’s releasing soundscapes into the sky that can heal cells and inspire dance like Dj MICHAEL MANAHAN (Orcale, Seattle) - a Kids Zone for the entertainment of kids, and the sharing of family activities - we endeavor to provide a space that is environmentally conscious and safe for all beings We hope you will browse our web site www.waterwomanevent.com for more detailed workshop info, daily schedules, ticket info, volunteer opportunities,links to related sites, “what to bring” and location directions. We encourage you to buy your tickets in advance and save on the ticket price at the door. Water Woman is an evolution of festival culture, spiritual development, and personal growth for the benefit of All Beings. We are co-creating with you to offer a space for sacred celebration, community empowerment, and personal rejuvenation. We look forward to your beautiful presence with us. For more details see: www.waterwomanevent.com Questions? Send emails to: info@waterwomanevent.com

WATER WOMAN TIX AVAILABLE AT DIVERSITY FESTIVAL THIS WEEKEND~

Renee — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 23:14:03 GMT

WE WILL HAVE ADVANCE CHEAP TIX FOR WATER WOMAN AT DIVERSITY FESTIVAL ON TEXADA ISLAND FOR $55 till they run out and then $77 tix... get yours cheap while you can~ WATER WOMAN Aug 1st 2008- Aug 4th 2008 WE WILL HAVE EARLY BIRD CHEAP TIX TO WATER WOMAN AT DIVERSITY ON TEXADA ISLAND FOR $55 till they run out and then $77... See you there!! Finally!!! here it is! we're so thrilled to have SHIMSHAI performing for us at this very intentional gathering...!! We have wonderful musicians, many incredible Djs (we're thrilled to bring Michael Manahan (Oracle gatherings, Seattle) to inspire our dance)... and a treasure of wise elders to share ceremony and teachings thru Water Rituals and Blessings... Our Art Gallery will be stacked with amazing artists like Amy Angel of COSM, New York (Alex Grey's Chapel of Sacred Mirrors), Michael Brinker (Oracle, Seattle), and Moises Llerena (Iquintos, Peru)~! We are hosting great performance artists such as a special multi-media dance from Maggie Blue (Hong Kong), and inspiring Prayerformance by Kiymbah & Co. (Oracle, Seattle)... We are offering workshops from many talented and diverse facilitators that will heal, inspire and transform~! We are especially blessed to have the offering of Frank Many Horses (Burkley Valley BC) who will lead a large group workshop on The Ancient Path of Absolute Truth and who will offer healings all day Saturday. We are very excited to share the vocally talented and entertaining Julie Blue (Vancouver) who will perform as well as share her workshop: Singing From the Soul. Tickets are available at HighLife Records & Banyen Books (Vancouver) Melomania,Coast Books, & Windsong (Sunshine Coast) Sacred Herb (Victoria) Global Underground (Nelson) or online thru PAY PAL www.waterwomanevent.com [url=http://www.waterwomanevent.com]click-here-for website[/url]

WATER WOMAN final poster~!!

Renee — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 21:53:57 GMT

here it is! we're so thrilled to have SHIMSHAI performing for us at this very intentional gathering...!! We have wonderful musicians, many incredible Djs (we're thrilled to bring Michael Manahan (Oracle gatherings, Seattle) to inspire our dance)... and a treasure of wise elders to share ceremony and teachings thru Water Rituals and Blessings... Our Art Gallery will be stacked with amazing artists like Amy Angel of COSM, New York (Alex Grey's Chapel of Sacred Mirrors), Michael Brinker (Oracle, Seattle), and Moises Llerena (Iquintos, Peru)~! We are hosting great performance artists such as a special multi-media dance from Maggie Blue (Hong Kong), and inspiring Prayerformance by Kiymbah & Co. (Oracle, Seattle)... We are offering workshops from many talented and diverse facilitators that will heal, inspire and transform~! We are especially blessed to have the offering of Frank Many Horses (Burkley Valley BC) who will lead a large group workshop on The Ancient Path of Absolute Truth and who will offer healings all day Saturday. We are very excited to share the vocally talented and entertaining Julie Blue (Vancouver) who will perform as well as share her workshop: Singing From the Soul. Tickets are available at HighLife Records & Banyen Books (Vancouver) Melomania,Coast Books, & Windsong (Sunshine Coast) Sacred Herb (Victoria) Global Underground (Nelson) or online thru PAY PAL www.waterwomanevent.com Tix: first 25 at $ 55 next 50 $ 77 next 100 $ 99 rest advance $ 111 at the gate $ 133 day pass $ 44 First Nations day pass $22

WATER WOMAN Advance tickets at ENTHEOS

Renee — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 22:36:13 GMT

ALOHA Everyone~! We are offering advance tickets for WATER WOMAN at ENTHEOS this wekeend! We are pleased to offer ADVANCE EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION for WATER WOMAN available at ENTHEOS gathering this weekend... THIS WEEKEND at ENTHEOS ALL PASSES FOR WATER WOMAN WILL BE FOR SALE at $55!! starting June 28th~ advance tickets will be for sale: $55 for the WATER WOMAN weekend pass -first 20 people $77 next 50 people $99 next 100 people Tickets at the gate will be $133 for a weekend pass. Day passes will be $36 blessings~ heres the updated posting of our LINE UP -- more confirmations everyday so stay tuned~ www.waterwomanevent.com and at www.tribalharmonix.org/events and at www.tribes.tribe.net/waterwomangathering ************************************** Acoustic Musicians: Christain Prekratic Serena Eaves Julie Blue Gemma Luna DJs *** MICHAEL MANAHAN (Oracle Gatherings) Seattle *** Luna Lady Ra Mandai VooDoo Mama Deano & Johanna --tag team/beatbox Q'elf Joshua James Kaminanda Byron Dreamweaver Stargirl Hightower Phowa Paola & Steve (tag team) VISUALS Suez Electrabelle Sweatlodges Sechelt tradition - Howard Paull Salish tradition - Coyote Ceremonies Dhyanna Barklow (hawaiian) Rev. Mark Lemon (christian) Many Horses (first nations) Howard Paull (first nations) Jasmin Starrchilde (pagan) Master Henry (zen buddhist) Embers - African River Goddess ceremony Workshop Facilitators Kristina Keaveney - Taste of Tantra Ki Rhon - Tantra for men Dhyana Barklow - Dan Sir & Endearment - Sacred Energy eXchange Temple Frank Many Horses - The Ancient Path of Absolute Truth Gemma Luna - (vocal) acapella improv orchestra workshop. Mandai - Water Births Maggie Blue - Unity Consciousness Luna & Antara - Estatic Dance Rev Mark Lemon - Cosmic Mass Julie Blue - singing workshop Carla Reiger - What Would Water Do? Performance Artists Maggie Blue - multi media dance performance Jasmin Starrchilde - Inner Marriage Pan - Water Dragon crew Alia - Psyonic Yoga ART GALLERY CO-CURATORS: Michael Brinker (ORACLE Gatherings) Seattle & Artists: Adrienne Enns Raquel Jordeo Kaija Marie Starchild Dr J Specialties Renee Boje - Aphrodite Tea Lounge Trish - Gathering's MOM & Storage Bin Service DanSir and Endearment -- Sacred Energy eXchange Temple Jasmin Starrchilde - Red Tent Many Horses - Healing Tee Pee MARKETPLACE

WATER WOMAN line up so far...

Renee — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 00:21:53 GMT

heres the NEW updated posting of our LINE UP -- more confirmations everyday so stay tuned~ www.waterwomanevent.com and at www.tribalharmonix.org/events and at www.tribes.tribe.net/waterwomangathering ************************************** Acoustic Musicians: Christain Prekratic Serena Eaves Julie Blue Gemma Luna DJs *** MICHAEL MANAHAN (Oracle Gatherings) Seattle *** Luna Lady Ra Mandai VooDoo Mama Deano & Johanna --tag team/beatbox Q'elf Joshua James Kaminanda Byron Dreamweaver Stargirl Hightower Phowa Paola & Steve (tag team) VISUALS Suez Electrabelle Sweatlodges Sechelt tradition - Howard Paull Salish tradition - Coyote Ceremonies Dhyanna Barklow (hawaiian) Rev. Mark Lemon (christian) Many Horses (first nations) Howard Paull (first nations) Jasmin Starrchilde (pagan) Master Henry (zen buddhist) Embers - African River Goddess ceremony Workshop Facilitators Kristina Keaveney - Taste of Tantra Ki Rhon - Tantra for men Dhyana Barklow - Dan Sir & Endearment - Sacred Energy eXchange Temple Frank Many Horses - The Ancient Path of Absolute Truth Gemma Luna - (vocal) acapella improv orchestra workshop. Mandai - Water Births Maggie Blue - Unity Consciousness Luna & Antara - Estatic Dance Rev Mark Lemon - Cosmic Mass Julie Blue - Fluid Singing workshop Carla Reiger - What Would Water Do? Performance Artists Maggie Blue - multi media dance performance Jasmin Starrchilde - Inner Marriage Pan - Water Dragon crew Alia - Psyonic Yoga ART GALLERY CO-CURATORS: Michael Brinker (ORACLE Gatherings) Seattle & Artists: Adrienne Enns Raquel Jordeo Kaija Marie Starchild Dr J Specialties Renee Boje - Aphrodite Tea Lounge Trish - Gathering's MOM & Storage Bin Service DanSir and Endearment -- Sacred Energy eXchange Temple Jasmin Starrchilde - Red Tent Many Horses - Healing Tee Pee MARKETPLACE

WATER WOMAN details

Renee — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 05:05:34 GMT

It is with great excitement and anticipation that we invite you to participate in the first, Water Woman gathering, an all-inclusive global event on the Sunshine Coast this summer, inspired by the popular annual ‘Burning Man’ festival. Much like Burning Man, our collective intention is to create a magical journey towards consciousness, wholeness and sustainability on the planet. We are currently seeking resonant presenters, facilitators, sponsorship, donations, artists, vendors and volunteers. “Our mission is to inspire, empower and entertain by co-creating a sustainable community gathering, celebrating Water as Life, Unity Consciousness and the Divine Feminine. Water Woman integrates healing, learning and growth through the Arts, Spirit and Nature." Water Woman gathering will be held at beautiful Crystal Creek on the Sunshine Coast, British Columbia, Friday, Aug. 1st to Monday, Aug. 4th, 2008, a BC long weekend. This four day event will inspire and activate 250-500 attendees, with rates varying from daily passes at $35 to all-inclusive weekend passes, valued at $133. including camping on this pristine paradise. Most activities will be scheduled in advance comprising daily yoga and meditation, ceremonies, rituals, workshops, sweat lodges, dancing, an international marketplace, performance and visual arts. Flexibility, flow and fun are mandates for Water Woman’s inception and culmination. Please join us in sharing your gifts and wisdom this summer with our community, local and international participants and other passionate presenters. We welcome your involvement as part of your ongoing commitment to co-creating personal and global unity at this time. check out www.waterwomanevent.com

WATER WOMAN preflyer AUG 1-4th

Renee — Mon, 12 May 2008 21:39:10 GMT

Water Woman pre-flyer sample... AUG 1-4th, 2008 SUNSHINE COAST BC @ Crystal Creek

WATER WOMAN Pre-Flyer

Renee — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 03:37:02 GMT

here it is folks -- the pre-flyer for Water Woman we're making the bookings and working hard on the ceremonies, workshops, music, and art... we want to provide a sacred space for gathering in a healing way for ourselves and All Beings~ check out our web site as it sets up and see our Tribe here called the WaterWomanGathering tribe...

I'm in HAWAII so to contact me...

Renee — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 23:06:30 GMT

you can contact me for WATERWOMAN and important/urgent needs at 808-430-9132 ALOHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!

WATER WOMAN GATHERING

Renee — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:51:33 GMT

Im Stoked to announce on my blog an event i am working on with some other amazing women~!! WATER WOMAN!! AUG 1-4th Crystal Creek, Mt. Elphinstone, Sunshine Coast, BC~ Water Woman is a gathering celebrating Water as Life, the power of Creation, and the Divine Feminine. A gathering to share ceremony and healing through the Arts, Spirituality, and in Nature. Intending to embrace Unity, Love, and Gaia Consciousness. Partial profits will be split between both a local and global Water Protection Organization. The intention being to co-create a gathering that offers a balance to such gatherings as BURNING MAN. Not quite an ANTITHESIS to Burning Man, but an offering to provide space to share a celebration of Water, the Divine Feminine, Creation, and Abundance... An eventto share our visions, input, energies, art, expressions, & insights... to check out details: click on www.waterwomangathering.blogspot.com or here on Tribe at http://tribes.tribe.net/waterwomangathering

Today is Quan Yin's Birthday~ Om Mani Padme Hum~

Renee — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 01:28:52 GMT

Quan Yin is one of the most beloved of deities in the Buddhist tradition. Also known as Kuan Yin, she is the Buddha of Compassion, love and kindness. Kuan Yin reflects the Goddess and Divine Mother aspect of Buddhism. Kuan Yin's name is a translation of the Sanskrit name Avalokitesvara, also known as Avalokita. In its proper form it is Kuanshih Yin, which means "She who harkens to the cries of the world." Kuan Yin has the power to relieve suffering. Women having trouble conceiving pray to Kuan Yin for children. Kuan Yin is sometimes depicted as having one-thousand hands enabling her to direct a compassionate gaze on all of the world's misery. She hears the cries of all beings. She represents the omnipresent mother, looking in all directions, sensing the afflictions and extending her many arms to alleviate them with infinite expressions of her mercy. It is believed that Kuan Yin frequently appears in the sky or on the waves to save those who call upon her when in danger. Kuan Yin's presence is widespread through her images as the "bestower of children" which are found in homes and temples. A great white veil covers her entire form and she may be seated on a lotus. She is also referred to as the "white-robed honoured one." Devotees invoke the bodhisattva's power with the mantra OM MANI PADME HUM. It has been interpreted, "Hail to Avalokitesvara, who is the jewel in the heart of the lotus of the devotee's heart!" . Buddhists have inscribed OM MANI PADME HUM on flat prayer stones called "mani-stones" in praise of Avalokitesvara. Her presence is considered auspicious, as she is the Goddess of Mercy, Peace, and Happiness. The Chinese celebrate her birthday during the second moon of the Chinese lunar year, they visit temples dedicated to her, while childless couples come to pray for richness. So rise to the occasion and offer up your compassionate heart today~

THE SAGE - excerpt from Tao De Ching -by Lao Tze

Renee — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 03:46:04 GMT

The Sage~ Honest people use no rhetoric; Rhetoric is not honesty. Enlightened people are not cultured; Culture is not enlightenment. Content people are not rich; Riches are not contentment. So the sage does not serve himself; The more he does for others, the more he is satisfied; The more he gives, the more he receives. Nature flourishes at the expense of no one; So the sage benefits all men and contends with none.