The New Earth    

Humanity is awakening to a whole new experience, where rapid, collective vibrational changes are taking place on the planet. Changes that call for adjustments to be made on our part; where in order to shift to a path of harmony we must consciously move out of the current path of convenience. Higher vibrations are rapidly increasing and needing to be embraced, but this does not insinuate a "better than" feeling towards lower vibrations. They are simply different. Evolution is rapidly upon us, as we are called to remember and reactivate the beingness of the light bodies we once knew. We are phase-shifting from one experience to a multi-dimensional experience, as we journey through the opening doorways we are manifesting with this movement.

Earth is mirroring the shift movement taking place and experiencing a birthing cycle in response. In this way, she is able to match the vibrational changes we are moving into. In order to aid her in this transition and work in harmony with the process, more conscious awareness and choices become prevalent, as well as the need to always act from the knowingness of our hearts. Difficulties can be avoided, if we realize our connective thread and choose to assist with the love of our light beingness. It is our natural ability to adapt and to walk the Earth with harmonic presence.

We are all treasured children of Earth. She awaits our reciprocating support and love during this vital transition. Awareness, respect, nurturing, and love: ingredients to cultivate the New Earth and a connective, joyful experience of togetherness.

We are the guardians of our Earth and she relies on our honoring this partnership with her. And the most powerful way we can support one another cohesively, is to be a shining example to all. It's simply the choice to be a joyful being in every moment through love, honor, and conscious choices. We have a profound affect on others in the smallest of ways. Just saying what is in your heart reflects more power than any act of force or attached expec- tations. We are not here to proselytize another. We are simply here on a joy quest to master the art of devouring the beauty of life. Allow the law of attraction to unfold, as it knows how to do the work on its own. Those attracted to you either are those that will get "it", or they are those in search of "it". Not much is necessary to be done or said. A simple, joy and love-filled smile from you can say it all.


  Heart Chakra ~ The Emerald Bridge To Integration
                

Interesting piece of trivia: Did you know that if you rearrange the letters in the word “HEART” you get “EARTH” and vice versa? This is very significant symbolically in connecting the two vibrationally. When the frequency and vibration of our Hearts change, so too does the Earth’s frequency, as a direct mirroring reflection. One is not isolated from the other and so when we consciously expand our capacities for compassion, non-judgment, and conscious awareness through unconditional love, global change is inevitable and Mother Earth will flourish with the same joy. The realization of this mirroring of words deepened the joy and love I feel for the work I do globally, as I love the magic in seemingly arbitrary things we take for granted.

A friend recently expressed this other interesting word play with me: He showed me how the word "Together" breaks down to "To - Get - There." And that is the truth of it. "Together" we can truly find our way "To Get There." That is, to get to this new experience of ever-loving, harmonious, magical, abundant, joyous, expansive synchronicity, we will find it increasingly important to move towards peacefully cocreating in conscious awareness. There is power in one, but the power of many is unimaginably potent. Moving from duality to Unity Consciousness creates change towards a balanced New Earth experience. And part of that balance involves a new partnership between "Awakened Humanity" and the "Elemental Kingdoms of Nature" together with the other "Kingdoms of Consciousness." New relationships between Humanity and Nature are increasingly magnified in significance now more than ever. Living with respect, love, and with compassionate sharing helps us to no longer feel alone. "Together" we have much beauty to experience and so much more we can achieve. Becoming skilled with cocreative processes aligns and activates evolutionary vibrations to bring us closer to Source/All That Is/The Universe/Our God Essence. 
  

Photography by Tania Marie

Hope

I believe it's never too late. We can manifest change in the here and now, that will transform the present, create a bright new future, and reshape the past. Our power is in the present moment. With every thought, belief, feeling, and action, it is possible to create miracles in the now. We need only to believe and nurture a bit of that childlike hope we once had.

Honoring All Creatures      


     
I have dedicated this space to all of the beautiful, precious creatures, great and small, who share this Earth-bound experience with us. Since as far back as I can remember, I have always felt a special bond to our animal brothers and sisters. I can't begin to explain the overwhelming joy and love that flows through me from them. They are the splendid manifestations of the Unconditional Love of the Universe. There is so much we can learn and share from and with them. They remind us of the beauty of our Earthly existenece and the need for integration of all of our parts. As we progress intellectually and spiritually, we mustn't forget our emotions and our physical bodies and the beauty that manifests when we harmonize them into intuitive, instinctual sychronicity.

The animals have a message to share with us. We need only to listen and resonate with their vibrations in order to receive it. With intelligence and conscious awareness comes responsibility. The animals are communicating the Universe's transitions. They're showing us how our choices are affecting the Earth. It is no mystery that change is needed. I share my love with the animals of this Earth in joyous celebration of the cocreative partnerships that are possible. 

 May the peace of the nature 
of the cosmos be in each
and every one of us 

Gaia ~ Earth Mother and Turtle? Ancient Wisdom For Conscious Living


Click here to read the published article entitled above:

Gaia - Earth Mother and Turtle? Ancient Wisdom for Conscious Living

On July 8, 2008 a sweet new friend entered my life. This marked the day that Gaia, my precious Russian Tortoise, would begin a new journey with me, after my physical journey with Nestor had come to a close. Nestor still supports and works with me, but now I have the benefit of both an Earthly friend and an UnEarthly one! Nestor left my life at the age of 5 and uncoincidentally, Gaia entered my life at the age of 5 as well.  After having gone through immense pain over the loss of Nestor I never imagined letting another little one into my heart, but a dream showed me otherwise and I always listen to my dreams. 



Gaia and I have a great love and respect for each, yet there seems to be more of a loyal working partnership focus between us. She is definitely one turtle on a mission! People would be amazed to see the personality this little tortoise has and probably be in shock to learn that she loves to cuddle in my arms as I sit and work at the computer. She is strong as an elephant or hippo - no joke! ("Tiny Hippos," I sometimes call her for fun), determined, focused, gentle, inquisitive, and explorative, with the face of a sweet, extraterrestrial, old soul. Do not be fooled by this little one. She is one large presence, just as Nestie was and teaching me much through her example. She is very comfortable in her skin and walks with deliberate knowingness. Another special one indeed! I am so blessed.


Gaia napping


Gaia checking out "Air" painting intently

Both Gaia and Joy have hearts of gold and like Nestor, wanting only to do the service they are passionately committed and driven to do. And, enjoying the loving connection with me along that journey! Love and service as one! The only way!


Gaia meets Chuck (My brother's English Parakeet)

I have had both the honor and privilege of sharing love and connection with both "The Tortoise and the Hare" - Gaia and Nestor and now Joy. And in doing so, this has enabled me to hear and embrace the gifted messages they each have to share; integrating their individual embodiment of agility and quick-thinking maneuvering (The Hare), as well as steadfast flowing (The Tortoise). Life is about balance and so at times there is a need to get in tune with both "The Tortoise and the Hare" aspects within. Both are equally grounding and teach us we do not have to be victims. By either turning within (The Tortoise) or listening to our instincts (The Hare), in times of fear, we can become empowered individuals. Each have much to share in their own unique way; both symbolizing a different kind of strength we can learn to embrace. There are times we will need to move with great speed through life in leaps and bounds, yet also take time to smell the roses  
and to breathe.....All of life is a melding of seeming opposites that create harmony, when we embrace the beauty of each.

In Honor of Nestor aka Nestie

This page is inspired and dedicated to the beloved, precious being, Nestor, who has recently transitioned on April 27, 2008. She is the most important being in my life, even though she no longer shares this physical experience with me. I miss her greatly and yet I know she is with me in more expansive ways than ever before and continues to shower me with her magic and love from beyond.

When you share a love that deep, there is no limitation as to what you can create. She continues to be a joy and an inspiration to me always and I honor her in every way. Through her, I have learned the meaning of unconditional love and this unwavering love for her grows stronger and more powerful every day. I never viewed Nestor as anything but an equal. She is sacred in every definition of the word and is now free to fly with the grace and power that is unimaginably huge and expansive. She constantly reminds me to stay in my heart and to remember the bigger picture of the path that I chose.


As a rabbit, Nestor embodied the collective soul of Earth's sacred children. As a soul and magical being, she embodies pure unconditional love and compassion that I continue to strive to mirror. I honor her and cherish, with gratitude, all that she has to teach me, and others, by the simple beauty of her example. 

Nestor was a bridge for her species and an example to us all. Animals have their own very important parts to play in the evolvement of this planet. Their path is about learning to heal the wounds and pains of the past and embrace the new, just as is ours.  We are all connected and every change we make, affects the collective consciousness in totality. We are all part of a circle of life that can't be denied, where integrative healing is what's needed. We can't leave out any piece because that which we deny, that which we resist, will persist. Thank you my beautiful, courageous Nestor. May your light shine for all to see.   

                                       

Click the following links to read published articles I wrote that were inspired by Nestor:


The Rabbit's Magician - Behind the Smoke and Mirrors - A Little Alchemy for 2008

Fears Unfounded - Rabbit's Message to Support These Challenging Times

Ix Chel: The Mayan Moon Goddess or
"Lady of the Rainbow." The Mayans,
like Buddhists, associated the moon
with rabbits. Ix Chel is a shape-
shifter, consorting with the rabbit in
spring, as the rabbit is considered
the scribe of the moon calendar. She
is often depicted holding a rabbit in
her arms, a symbol of her life giving
abundance and fertility, whose profile
can be seen on the face of the moon. She is the Mayan
Goddess of creativity (as inspiration for artists), magic,
weaving, health, healing, sexuality, childbirth, and the
energy of all water-our most essential life giving
ingredient. The Mayan stepped pyramid is Ix Chel's
mountain where she reigns as the feathered serpent
energy of transformation.

To read article by author, Laura Bruno, "Reiki for Animals: Visions of Nestor," and how Nestor helped Laura to embrace more of her own gifts and how Nestor's journey has helped countless others, click here:

Reiki for Animals: Visions of Nestor

Save A Bunny

At the World Veg Festival in San Francisco, Laura Bruno and I had the pleasure to meet SaveABunny Founder, Marcy Schaaf, and some of her staff, which included Ambassador Scooter, a sweet rescue lop bunny whose found sanctuary with Marcy. Founded in 1999, SaveABunny is a nonprofit, volunteer-oriented animal rescue organization based in Mill Valley, California and recognized as a leader in the "new generation" of rabbit rescue. SaveABunny rescues and assists Northern California shelters to adopt more than 300 domestic rabbits per year and is funded primarily through donations and grants, and secondarily through adoption fees and specialty services such as boarding, rabbit grooming, and limited merchandise sales. I was assisting Laura, as her photograher, with an article she was writing for We Like It Raw, when we were guided to the SaveABunny booth.

After talking with Marcy, not only did I learn the very disheartening fact that rabbits are the #3 most euthanized animals after dogs and cats, but I discovered what Nestie had in store for me. I knew I had to be a part of supporting Marcy's heartfelt efforts and so I am. I received confirmation of Nestie's nudge when a SaveABunny t-shirt suddenly came into my visual field. I turned to Laura and said, "Oh my gosh! It's Nestie!" And so it was, and of course I quickly purchased the t-shirt with grey lop-earred bunny under a Full Moon, of all things!(All proceeds going straight to the bunnies of course!)

Image on the SaveABunny t-shirt I bought at the World Veg Festival - Nestie under the Full Moon: Comes from the Reflection of Compassion (Aijo-no-kagami) series of five rabbit watercolors created by artist Elizabeth Koval Maffeo of Koval Designs. Each painting is inspired by the Japanese story “Rabbit in the Moon.” This story deals with the rabbit’s compassion and charity. These paintings are created to symbolize that display of compassion. Visit www.saveabunny.org for more information on how to help support these precious bunnies through the purchase of Elizabeth's creations and other unique items. All proceeds go to SaveABunny.

Canvas and Fine Art Paper Giclees are now available of my painting "Nestor," with 50% of proceeds going to SaveABunny in honor of Nestor. To purchase this painting, click here: Nestor

There just simply are NO coincidences! Thank you Nestie! And thanks to Marcy for the love that she shares.  

To learn more about SaveABunny and how you can help these precious beings, please visit:

www.saveabunny.org

"A New Generation of Rabbit Rescue"

A Warm Welcome To Joy Julianna aka "Jewel"

I never imagined that I'd open my heart again to another little bunny, but as destiny would have it, Joy Julianna entered my life on February 24, 2009, just a couple of days before my birthday and only about 2 months away from the anniversary of Nestor's passing.










I met her once at SaveABunny and connected, but it wasn't until months later that I had a dream in which Joy came to me and when I awoke all I could remember was the clarity of what the bunny looked like and the letter "J." It turned out she was the same bunny I'd connected with at SaveABunny previously. I could not get her off my mind for the next several days.  I knew that she was communicating her desire to come with me and that Nestor had brought her to me. If I chose to, I was to know that she would very much like to be with me and that together we had much work to support each other with.

So I put in an email to Marcy at SaveABunny and inquired if by chance Julianna was available still. She wrote back telling me I had interesting timing...another family had been interested in adopting her, but wasn't sure and were going to decide the next week. Marcy knew my connection with Nestor, the bunnies, and as a healer and so she knew I was meant to take Julianna home instead. And so it seemed the Universe had created a window of opportunity for her and I, if I so chose to accept it. And I did. I had always wanted to name a little girl bunny Joy...and Julianna (her shelter name) was just that...such a joyful, gentle, precious, soulful, strong healer. It came to me that she'd like to have both names and so she became Joy Julianna.

I went to the shelter two days before my birthday and there she was, my new little, sweet friend...I was so happy. Marcy told me that after I had contacted her and decided on the adoption that the other family had called to say they wanted her. Oh, how the Universe works!

Little Joy is now with me and we are connecting wonderfully. It is a process of helping her to trust and understand that she is safe now with me and never has to fear neglect or abandonement in any way, ever again. I love her dearly and am ever-grateful for her choosing me as her friend, partner, and mom. We have much work to do and she came just at the most auspicious time of new projects beginning, including my 4th painting in the In Lak'ech series. By the way, her and Gaia, my tortoise, are doing great together and are good friends already. I now have the tortoise and hare together! What an interesting development.

Welcome Joy! You are a blessing to my life, a gift to my soul, and the healing recipe for my healing and work. You are so loved for always.

Orb inside of Amethyst while Joy meditates with it.  

 
Joy loves her giant rabbit-shaped Amethyst