Autumnal Equinox - Peace Pole Ceremonies

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The Autumnal Equinox Peace Pole Ceremonies

A month after the Prism of Light was activated on the summer Solstice, the four children who participated in that ceremony were asked if they could envision their future earth. Three months later they became anchors of the four Peace Poles as they proudly read their visions to almost 150 people gathered at Unity's labyrinth. They were joined by other children in proclaiming Peace on Earth, including the children from Unity's Sunday School program who created the large globe (on right) for the ceremony.

With magnificent white wings extended, Dr. Marguerite Barnett began the evening with a dance through the Labyrinth as Faerie Elaine sang a song of Peace. The 9 Prism Anchors then took positions inside the labyrinth, forming a Prism with lit candles as Dr. Barnett led the children in a snaking dance through the labyrinth as everyone sang along with Faerie Elaine. The children were then blessed by Rosa Cetlin one of two attendees from Brahma Kumaris World Peace organization. Laura Kiley also from Brahma Kumaris, softly played the flute as the Rosa's blessing was read aloud to the children.

Anchoring the South Peace Pole, Akaysiiyah Dunbar saw herself "in a field of soft grass with clean rain." She envisioned people "working less so they would have more time to feel peaceful - using less paper meant more trees and cleaner air."

Dylan Messina at the East Peace Pole envisioned "no wars between countries, no violence against other people and the end of cruelty." Dylan saw "a cleaner world without pollution where the air was crisp and we could drink from the waters." He had a greater vision, that "the world would always have whatever we needed to survive." A visionary reminder to all of us.

Ian Bowling anchored the West Peace Pole, which had been dedicated to the memory of Jerry Warlings who had befriended his younger sister when she was in Unity Sunday school classes. Ian envisioned "a world where everyone works together to get things done instead of fighting over things that we could do without - that instead of only looking at our differences we all see that we have alot in common." It was beautiful to watch Ian take an older brother role with the many children who joined the circle after the dedication.

The youngest in the group, 7 year old Emma Rose who anchored the North Peace Pole stood proudly next to her mother Theresa as she read Emma's vision. At the end of the reading, Emma's shyness gave way as she spoke into the microphone: "May Peace Prevail on Earth."

The children echoed that mantra throughout the ceremony as they danced through the labyrinth. They said, "May Peace Prevail in the United States" - "May Peace Prevail in Iraq" - May Peace Prevail in Burma, China, Iran, the Middle East, Afghanistan - identifying all the countries in conflict. At the end of the ceremony, Faerie Elaine led the group in singing Imagine followed by the chorus to John Lennon's other Peace Song - "All We Are Saying Is Give Peace A Chance."

Ceremonies began that Sunday morning at Rising Tide where Shahabuddin led about 50 people in Universal Worship. Universal Worship affirms respect and tolerance for the religions of the east and the west, the known and unknown and recognizes the oneness in all by lighting a long white candle to each of the major religions. At the end of the service, the group moved outside where the nine lit candles from the Universal Worship service were placed in the heart shaped base of the Peace Pole.

At Shrine of the Master, Reverends Tom Newman, Tim Dudley and Sharon Elizabeth James dedicated their Peace Pole at noon right after the Sunday morning service. The World Peace Prayer was read by by Reverend Tom followed by the song, Let There Be Peace On Earth. Then Reverend Sharon Elizabeth led the group of 50 attendees in chanting the Ah-Ma universal sound of Love and Mother.

On Monday another 50 joined in ceremony at Warm Mineral Springs, the southernmost point of the Prism, to dedicate North Port's first Peace Pole. Ed Ullman owner of the Springs spoke with pride that the Springs was chosen as a host site as Robin SanVicente unveiled the Peace Pole. Reverend Zan Butterfly Deerwoman led the gathering in affirming peace for the planet and all her inhabitants. The most uplifting and tear-filled part of this gathering was the reception from the eastern Europeans who were floating in the springs. They saw the gathering around the Peace Pole, and slowly one by one they came from the water and joined in the circle. As we passed the microphone around the group to proclaim "May Peace Prevail On Earth" each of the Europeans spoke the words in their mother language. We heard the words in Russian, Polish, Chinese, Spanish and Hungarian. We watched them place hands over their hearts as they spoke of Belarus, the Ukraine, Israel, Austria, Georgia and Darfur. A young woman stepped forward with a young baby on her hip and said in Spanish, May Peace Prevail on Earth.

These gatherings on Sunday and Monday touched all of us deeply in some way. In your own words, they are shared below:

Warm Mineral Springs: "It was about the people who came and shared their vision and heart-felt desire for world peace. You could see it in their eyes glistening with tears and hear it in trembling voices and diverse accents. The people came out of the waters, old and young, in their swim suits, all shapes and sizes and from all over the world. "May Peace Prevail in Ukraine" said one. Then another woman asked for the mic, "May peace prevail in Israel" and another old woman, "May peace prevail in Hungry" a black man, "May peace prevail in Darfur", a woman still wet from the Springs said, "May peace prevail in Georgia," as others joined in May peace prevail -. On and on it went, everyday people stepping up and adding their voices and hearts to the universal call for peace. Then we all joined hands in what was to be a circle, but because a large tree stood in the way, the circle curved itself into the beautiful shape of a heart as we sang John Lennon's "Imagine" and the tears flowed." Patricia C.

"I was filled with infinite love. Our pole had "May Peace Prevail" in English, Spanish, Russian, and Navaho. When we were reading the Peace Pole and the language was Russian, a couple visiting the Springs joined the circle and read it to us in Russian. When the language was Spanish, a woman with her child came forth to read it to us in Spanish. When the language was Navaho, Robin shared that the Springs itself was saying May Peace Prevail." Anne D.

Unity: "I loved watching the children hold hands and move through the labyrinth with Dr. M. It was like watching the next generation take charge." Ann H.

"Akaysiiyah really appreciated being able to participate in the ceremony. I know it has helped her realize the impact she can actually have on the world." Mom Melissa D.

"Last nights Equinox Ceremony was wonderful, wonderful, wonderful!!! Thank you and all who participated. We are so blessed with the time and talent we have in this community! We took a thought, made it into a dream, and then turned that into a reality of greatness which was shared with so many here locally and in the whole world." Barbara S.

"What a beautiful evening - I'm most positive this is only the beginning of Unity's grounds being used for more programs of this nature to enhance the spiritual growth in our entire area. Thank you." Linda W.

The Peace Poles: "I am so proud to be part of the whole process of the Peace Poles. It's a physical representation of individuals joining together to honor universal love." Linda Wm.

Ceremony: "This was one of the most moving ceremonies that I have ever been to. The energy was amazing and felt so peaceful." Alcy N.

Thank you from my heart to yours and sweet love and appreciation to all who came, supported the vision, embraced Peace, and anchored it our area.

A website was created to share so many of the photos taken last Sunday. Thank you to Jack Ryan, Rose Lettiere and all the photographers who contributed their photos. If you'd like to see more of the ceremonies, the children, and yourselves, check out the website. There are over 350 great photos uploaded to date. You can order prints directly from Shutterfly if you wish on this link:
http://peacepoleequinoxceremonies.shutterfly.com/

Until the next time, May peace prevail on earth and may it begin with me!

Becoming Peace - 09/15/08

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Becoming Peace

If you Google the word "Peace" you'll find almost 470 million entries which include well known philanthropic organizations, centers and movements large and small, women for peace, men for peace, vegetarians for peace, and even pig races for peace. With so many worldwide organizations and groups devoted to "Peace" you'd think we'd be closer to it than we currently are. Perhaps we're looking at Peace as a solution instead of becoming it.

Last month during the Olympics in China, two athletes took the podium to be awarded medals in their competition. Their two countries were embroiled in a sudden war where tanks and planes rained bombs on civilian populations. These two women, one a Russian silver medalist the other a Georgian, stood with their arms around each others shoulders. The Georgian bronze medalist said "If the world were to draw any lessons from today there would never be any war. We live in the 21st century; we shouldn't really stoop so low to wage war on each other." She went on "I have many friends around the world. There should be no hatred among athletes and people." she said. "Politicians should straighten out the situation today." In the spirit of the Olympic games, this 39 year old athlete rose above the conflict at home and embodied "becoming Peace" by sending a powerful and visual message out across the world. She affirmed the message of being Peaceful..

Can we do the same amid the barrage of negativity assailing us in so many conversations and at every turn of the TV or radio dial? Absolutely we can! As Dr. Darcy Lord states in her exceptional article The World Is Getting Better (Natural Awakenings Sept. 2008) we can "look in the opposite direction" when confronted with negativity, doom or gloom. Hold your center, your light and your ground amid the outside influences that try to undermine you. Seek out like-minded friends who can guide you, uplift you, and help you weather the storm. Become the lights of peace! By living peacefully, with inner feelings of happiness, joy, abundance and fulfillment, we embody and become those aspects of character that we wish to manifest in our lives. We can be peace amid the perceived chaos around us.

This is not a Pollyanna approach to life. This is a Universal Principle that actually does work! We can become the Peace we so ardently wish to see on earth. The time to do it is now as the sweet new energies radiating our planet allow us an opportunity to import that change into ourselves. Sai Baba said, "Where there is love there is peace. Where there is Peace, there is God."

You may be wondering how do I apply these principles in my own life? Am I peaceful in my day to day world? Do stresses, judgments, anger or relationships derail me? The Peaceful Earth Organization has a brief online questionnaire that gives an immediate answer to those questions. Based on your score, ideas, practices, or suggestions are offered in an easy uplifting manner to help you come to a more peaceful state in your life. See: http://www.peacefulearth.com/peacemeter.html

As we prepare to join with hundreds of thousands around the world on the International Day of Peace, let us look to a future where humans around the world embrace love and peace by remembering we are all one family. Gandhi said, "An eye for an eye only ends up making the whole world blind." Let us keep our eyes focused instead and choose to see a different world. A world where ancient hatreds and distrust are replaced with tolerance, respect, dignity and love. Let us affirm with the voices of children all over the planet these words, "May Peace prevail on earth."

Prism of Light Step 2 - Autumnal Equinox

We take the Next Step in the Prism of Light on the Autumnal Equinox where we'll not only celebrate International Peace Day but we'll also dedicate 7 Peace Poles at four Prism of Light Anchor locations.

Two Spiritual Centers which anchored the Prism of Light will participate during their Sunday morning services on Sept. 21st. Shahabuddin will lead the embracing Universal Worship at 10:30 a.m. at Rising Tide. The service will be followed by a declaration of Peace and the dedication of the center's Prism Anchoring Peace Pole. Reverend Tom Newman of Shrine of the Master, another Prism of Light Anchor location, will dedicate that center's Peace Pole in the Healing Garden after their 10:30 a.m. Sunday service. You might want to attend one of those two gatherings the morning of Sept. 21st.

On Sunday evening, the Autumnal Equinox and Peace Ceremony at Unity's Labyrinth begins at 6 pm and ends at 8 pm. It marks International Peace Day and commemorates the Prism of Light with the unveiling of four Peace Poles placed at the directional locations of the labyrinth. Leaders in the community, members of the Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual Organization, a non-governmental arm of the United Nations, and the Prism of Light Anchors will participate. But the primary focus will be the four anchor children from the Prism of Light joined by other children across the community. The Solstice Prism Anchor children, Emma Rose, Ian Bowling, Dylan Messina and Akaysiiyah Dunbar will declare their visions for the future crystal city of light and for peace on earth. The four directional Peace Poles and the granite stone marker that you so generously contributed to have been placed at Unity's Labyrinth. We're honored to have the participation of spiritual ministers and leaders, chaplains, peace activists, guest musicians, drummers, dancers and the children in our community.

Unity, Shrine of the Master and Rising Tide's events have been declared official World Peace Day participant sites. So please bring your digital cameras to these events so your photos can be collected and included on the World Peace Day website.

Also there was an article in Saturday's Sarasota Herald Tribune called Marking the Way For Peace by correspondent Christine Hawes. It was an article about the Equinox Ceremony, International Peace Day and the donors of the Unity Peace Poles, Susan Warling who honored her husband Jerry with a pole planted in his memory and Gerry Greig who honored a friend and fellow Unity Board Member Richard Dewyea with a Peace Pole. You can read the article by clicking here: Herald Tribune Article

The following day, on Monday, September 22, an Equinox ceremony and Peace Pole dedication will be led by Reverend Zan Butterfly Deerwoman at 11:44 a.m. at Warm Mineral Springs. The time 11:44 a.m. was specifically chosen as it's the exact peak of the Equinox and it also represents two master numerological vibrations. You might recall that The Springs was the southernmost anchor point of the Prism of Light.


Equinox Ceremony Sept. 21
Commemorating the Prism of Light
Peace Poles/World Peace Day
Unity Labyrinth 6-8 pm

Twenty seven years ago the United Nations declared September 21st to be International Day of Peace. The resolution declares, that "The International Day of Peace shall henceforth be observed as a day of global ceasefire and non-violence, and an invitation to all nations and people to honour a cessation of hostilities for the duration of the Day." In keeping with that 1981 resolution, we will hold sacred the day with ceremonies and gatherings that embrace the ideals of peace and harmony with all peoples around the world as one family.

Our Vision continues that we honor the work started with the Prism of Light on the Solstice where we held the pattern of peace on earth. On Sept. 21st, you and your children are invited to a gathering on the Autumnal Equinox to honor International Peace Day and to support and hold the visions of our world at peace. Four Peace Poles and a blue-granite stone will dedicate the efforts of this spiritual community in the Solstice Prism of Light and to affirm a future of Peace on earth.

The four anchor children from the Prism of Light, Ian Bowling, Akaysiiyah Dunbar, Dylan Messina, and little Emma Rose will proclaim their vision for a future earth. Ministers, chaplains, spiritual leaders, members of churches, parents and children will come together in support of the children's vision of Peace. All of your children will be active participants in the evening's ceremony. The nine location Prism of Light Anchors will offer blessings and dedications for Peace on Earth. Well-known area musicians, drummers and dancers will participate in ceremony, which includes candle-lighting, prayers and a global peace meditation.

Participants are asked to bring folding chairs, drums, rattles, votive candles in holders, and bug spray. The children are asked to bring a small stone or flower as an offering. We've been designated an official participating location of the World Peace Organization. So, please bring your digital cameras as we've been asked to submit photos of our ceremony to the World Peace Organization for inclusion on their website.

Warm Mineral Springs
Autumnal Equinox
Prism Peace Pole Ceremony
Monday Sept. 22 - 11:44 a.m.

With the energies of the autumnal equinox still resonant, Warm Mineral Springs will be the setting for a ceremony anchoring the southernmost point of the Prism of Light. The Peace Pole at the springs will be unveiled in a ceremony led by Reverend Zan Butterfly Deerwoman. The time 11:44 was chosen because it's the energetically balanced peak of the Equinox. 11:44 is also a master numerological vibration. 11 is the master number of universal love on a global scale. 44 is the number of structure and order which is manifested from the angelic levels and realms. 44 is related to spiritual groups uniting together. All are invited to join in this gathering on Monday, Sept. 22.

The New Normal 09-01-08

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The New Normal

The New Normal - The easy stuff: 1) The phone rings as you're thinking about a friend. As you reach for the phone you notice the digital clock says the time is 3:33. On the line is the friend you were thinking about. Before you can say "Hello" she announces herself by saying, "Would you believe my clock says it's 3:33 and I felt I should call you?" 2) You're driving into the parking lot of a busy shopping center on a Saturday. You affirm a parking spot will be available in front of the store that you need to run into quickly. Your passenger laughs, saying, "No way! Look at the lines of cars trying to get into the parking lot." You drive to the aisle in front of your intended store just as a car is backing out of the closest parking spot to the store. 3) You've admired many photos on Google Images of big orange moons. You state the intention to have your own photo of a big orange moon. Twenty-four hours later, on the morning of the vernal equinox you arise to see an enormous moon suspended over the lake outside your home. It's not silver; it's not white or yellow. It's brilliant orange.

The New Normal - The interesting stuff: 1) You awaken from a vivid dream of a turtle with the number 22 in white on its back. It's floating down a river then begins eating twelve leaves of the Tree of Life on the banks of the river. The digital clock reads 2:22. You go to a class the same morning where the lesson is about the New Earth. The instructor reads Revelations Chapter 21 about the New Earth, then moves to Chapter 22:2 - the angel showed me a river with the water of life, clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb. It flowed down the center of the main street. On each side of the river grew a tree of life, bearing twelve crops of fruit,with a fresh crop each month. The leaves were used for medicine to heal the nations. The turtle is the Native American symbol for Earth. The number 22 is a master number of the spiritual manifester.

2) In preparing for the Peace Pole Ceremony on the Equinox, I wanted to locate the four children who'd participated in the Solstice Prism on June 20th. I only knew the first names of the children but knew the intention to locate them had been set. Within 24 hours while walking into Isle of Avalon there was the first child with her mother. In 48 hours the second and third child had been found but I felt the fourth young girl would be the most difficult to find. Finally putting the request to find her out into the vibrational stream of the Universe I went about my normal day. That evening while attending the Anchoring Light meditation group, there staring back at me was the last of the four children. Akaysiiyah just happened to be attending the meditation with her mother. All four children had been found within days of one another.

3) While on retreat I was walking across a garden lawn feeling in complete harmony and connection with the plants, the kudzu vines, the tall canopy trees, and the water flowing past in the creek. I stopped as though suspended in time. In that precise moment, a feeling, not a thought, but the full presence and feeling of "black snake" entered my consciousness. Looking down a four foot black snake looked up at me staring for a full two to three seconds. Time stopped as we looked at each other separated by no more than three feet. There was no fear from either of us towards the other. We simply acknowledged one another and then went on with our respective journeys. It slowly slithered away towards the kudzu vines while I continued my leisurely stroll. The snake is the symbol of transmutation holding the knowledge that all are equal in creation and form united as one in the Divine flowing current.

The New Normal - The amazing stuff: Last month Patricia and I had a discussion about the the I Am presence, and about the signs and messages that often come in dreams or seemingly by coincidence. Patricia reflected that doubt or uncertainty often creeps into her consciousness when the signs or messages come. After some discussion, I offered an affirmation to "Give her a sign that can be clearly understood!" Going one step further, Patricia affirmed, "Yes and put it in writing!" About 48 hours later we went into our usual 6 a.m. early-morning meditation. As the meditation ended I noticed what looked like a slowly appearing red "tattoo" on her leg. It grew darker in color as we both stared at it. Within minutes the block lettering was clear. In 3 rows of letters it said UR Lite IR. There was a reversed Dalet the Hebrew letter for Doorway or Portal in blue below the block letters. A few days later the story was related to friends as we had lunch together, all of them seeing and verifying the markings. The message UR Lite IR remained visible on her leg for over a week. It's message was not only "in writing" but it was also "clearly understood" as it related to some studies and research she'd been doing on the Chaldeans and the Valley of UR, the luminescense of Light, and the I Am.

In another amazing story a woman named Mary was one of two employees working the graveyard shift in a large warehouse store. It was a hot, humid August night around 3 a.m. when two men in hooded sweatshirts came into the store. Sensing danger, Mary grabbed the keys to the safe and ran to a stockroom to hide. She hid under a storage shelf, curled in the fetal position and praying with all her might that God save her. Intending to rob the store, the men walked up and down each aisle looking for her then came into the stockroom where she hid. She saw them come so close to her location she could smell them. She saw the muzzle of the gun and the marks on it yet neither man saw her. It was as though she'd become invisible. Eventually the police arrived and Mary came out of her hiding position. To this day she's unsure how or why the men didn't see her because the storage shelf was somewhat open. She told me, "I just prayed to God." In the power of that prayer she'd rendered herself invisible.

So what do these experiences mean? It means that all of these people having these experiences were in an alignment and synchronous flow. Without any special powers or abilities they were able to affect powerful changes or effects in their lives. They all were in states of allowance such that their thinking, prayers, dreams or commands became manifest. They became one with the Divine Flow in the current in the stream.

To be in the New Normal is to be in a state of alignment and synchronicity with your life, the events in your life, your beliefs, your hopes, your Truths, your Being and with the Universal flow. Alignment means attunement in a frequency band - the ability to unite in harmony in a frequency. Synchronicty means a simultaneous coincidence of events that seem to be meaningfully related. The New Normal means that we consciously enter the states of alignment and synchronicity. Without resistance or fear, we affirm and know that we can easily and flowingly manifest the world we want to live in. Living in that space, in the frequency of the law of attraction, we affirm what we wish to see, to be, to hear or to do. And it gratefully returns in the fullness of abundant life. In that fullness we are one with form, in complete surrender and full union with Divine Presence. We're in the state of boundless harmony and love called The New Normal.

Tibetan & Atlantean Crystals 08-18-08

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Tibetan Quartz & Atlantean Crystals

A bag of crystals was left at my front door a few days after the Prism of Light was activated. There was a note attached from Edith Cheitman telling me about the Tibetan crystals inside and asking that each Prism Anchor be gifted with one of them. From that initial encounter and through subsequent conversations with Edith who has a collection of these crystals, I learned much about the "new" crystals.

The crystals come from a singular veined quarry of the Himalayas. Until recently, they were mined by hand and carted out by mules from Tibet through China to the rest of the world thereby showing the marks of this type of mining and handling. They're cloudy, gray or smoky due to the carbon and hematite from the areas where they were found. Many are double-terminated or carry smaller crystals that overlay the "mother" crystal. Enhydros are rare Tibetan crystals which hold bubbles of water or carbon deposits that are millions of years old.

My own experiences while wearing or holding the crystals has been notable. Tibetan Crystals hold magnetic resonance frequencies, which amplify and intensify the transformation of the wearer. Using the double-terminated or overlay crystals along the body releases stagnant or blocked disturbances. Holding a Tibetan Crystal in the palm of the hand while meditating opens up a noticeable flow of energy through the crown chakra. Carrying the crystals in a pocket has a grounding and centering effect throughout the energy system. Wearing this crystal which was gifted to me by Edith (photo on right) has had a noticeable effect. At times wearing it felt as though every cell and molecule in my body was electrified, energized or buzzing. Other times there was a solid centering feeling in the heart chakra.

Thank you Edith for introducing us to these powerful energetic crystals and bringing them to our attention. If you're interested in finding out more about the Tibetan Crystals or wish to see, experience or acquire one to wear or carry around you may contact Edith directly at fabams@msn.com.

So what about the Atlantean Crystals? Since the activation of the Prism in Sarasota I've been asked to identify some of the other Crystal Cities of Light. Read on -

The Atlantean Crystals from Arkansas also came to awareness just before the Solstice on June 20th. I was already familiar with the 6-sided Great Crystal of Atlantis from one of Edgar Cayce's remarkable readings where he described its use by that civilization as concentrating incoming rays of solar, lunar, atmospheric and Earth energy in order to power the country. According to Cayce's reading 2072-10, the Great Crystal was called the Tuaoi Stone. "It was in the form of a six-sided figure, in which the light appeared as the means of communication between infinity and the finite."

The Atlanteans used the Grid System of the earth with the power of the large crystals which were placed all over the earth to transmit energy from pyramid to pyramid across the country. The crystals were used for spiritual means at first, later for physical body rejuvenation. According to Cayce the Great Crystal and others like it now lie deep down beneath the waves in the Bermuda Triangle, the Gulf and other ocean waters as well as deep in the earth. He predicted that Atlantis would rise off the coast of Florida in 1968. In fact a half mile of large rectangular limestone rocks did appear off Bimini that same year. Geologists continue to explore the formations with conclusions ranging from natural formations to "certainly man-made."

Arkansas is known as "one of the world's best crystal areas." The ancient Ouachita Mountain range was considered a mystical location by Native American tribes. Shaman traveled to "power points" in the mountains where the earth's energy was said to be the strongest, and where the quartz of the Ouachitas was believed to have sacred and spiritual significance. Warring tribes laid down their weapons when visiting the hot and cold springs which they called the Valley of the Mists. Today, the Arkansas Crystal Mountains contain some of the finest deposits of quartz anywhere in the world.

During the work with the Prism I learned about one of the other crystal cities, said to be near Hot Springs - Mt. Ida in Arkansas. While attending a Kryon session in New England in 2001, a world-traveling spiritually oriented geologist heard Kryon's message that "evidence of Atlantis exists in Arkansas." The statement had a profound effect on him. While on a walkabout in the Ouachita mountains he received a vision that beneath the central area of Arkansas were large beds of crystals as large as skyscrapers. He was told "These 'Mother/Father Crystals' were very ancient and had been dormant for millennia. They were now ready for re-awakening and would release a magnificent energy once the crystal portal was anchored in place - - many would come, some to anchor, some to add their energies through ritual and healing prayers."

The vision continued that "a portal was forming over Arkansas which was a function of the Light Grid. The portal was in essence a white hole, or Stargate which charges energy inward from higher dimensions into the earth-plane. The portal will feed coded light energy into the awakened crystals and the crystals will in turn outflow the energy to be distributed by the vortex engine." This certainly sounds like the manner in which the Atlantean Crystals were used before the final destruction. His words about portals forming and anchors in place echo the Prism of Light in Sarasota. No coincidence that other "crystal cities" are becoming known to us.

That's the story about the "new" Tibetan and Atlantean crystals that have come to light since the Prism. As the weeks and months go by we're sure to uncover more serendipitous research and news about the other cities of light.

Cosmic Skies of August - 08/04/08

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The Cosmic Skies of August

Ancient cultures, much more in harmony with nature than is our modern society, used the movement of the stars and planets to guide and direct their lives. Eclipses, meteors and comets were portends heralding cosmic events. We too have an opportunity to direct our awareness to the powerful and intense cosmic displays occurring in the skies this month. What will occur is not just visual. It's also an experiential, energetic, tidal-wave relating to the changes going on in each one of us and across the earth. It's representative of things metaphorically heating up.

Last Friday August 1, the first total Solar Eclipse in two and a half years was visible across Canada, Siberia, Greenland and Mongolia. This phenomenon inspires emotional feelings of awe and grandeur in even the most casual observer when the moon blocks out the sun and day turns to night. Beliefs and illusions can be stripped away during eclipses yet create strong directional tugs towards spiritual endeavors.

During August, Sirius, the brightest star in the heavens next to our own Sun, returns by peeping out from behind our solar Sun in the pre-dawn hours. It's arrival was a high-point in the Egyptian culture, signaling the start of the new year as well as the Nile's annual flooding. You may remember during the full Lunar Eclipse gathering on Feb. 20, 2008 that Sirius, known as the Christ Consciousness influence, was one of the stars in a planetary alignment that included Regulus (the lawgiver) and Saturn, the planet of responsibility and accountability. In that springtime alignment of new beginnings, the energies of compassion and love poured from Sirius through the lens of Regulus onto the earth. In August it rejuvenates the power of this compassionate loving energy.

From 8/8 - 8/14 - the famous Perseid meteor showers which have appeared in the August skies for over 2000 years, also return. The Perseids are the debris field from their parent comet known as the Swift-Tuttle Comet which was discovered in 1862. Is there a coincidence that one of the major ley lines in Sarasota is marked by a road which is known as Swift and Tuttle? What's the coincidence that several spiritual centers are on that road, three of which held the anchoring energies of the Prism of Light?

On August 8, 2008, or 8.8.8 a triple "infinity" portal opens on the same day that the eyes of the world turn towards China and the start of the summer Olympics. This portal holding 24 points in a star formation, opens and magnifies the Christ Consciousness Light of Sirius. 8.8.8 is at the time of the second moon of the south gate teaching us about the power from the heart center. We are being taught to be courageous and to hold our own magnificent light as leaders; to hold the ideals of unity and the true spirit of the "games" in our hearts.

Cygnus also known as the Northern Cross makes its appearance high above the eastern horizon in summer. This constellation forming a Swan, is believed to be the star in our Milky Way Galaxy with which our sun will align on Dec. 21, 2012. The heralded golden age of peace comes on the wings of this bird. There'll be more on this powerful peace star Cygnus, the blue light, the gamma rays it emits, and how it affects us in upcoming issues of the newsletter.

As if those cosmic events weren't enough, we'll also experience our last partial Lunar Eclipse on August 16th visible in Asia, Africa, Europe and South America. This is our last Lunar Eclipse for the year, the next one occurring in February 2009. Eclipses allow us to release old thoughts, emotions and baggage that no longer serve us in this higher frequency vibration.

It's quite a cosmic month in store for us. So how do these celestial happenings affect us? Everything in our manifest universe is energy, light and frequency. We are energy, light and frequency. Large astronomical objects or events have impacts on the planets as well as on us for nothing is separate. Solar winds for example affect the earth's magnetic field causing the northern lights known as the aurora borealis. The winds also affect and disrupt communications, satellite and radio waves and electronics. The moon's gravitational pull affects the tides and our moods. Even what we call "empty space" is actually composed of different forms of energy made up of gas, particles, protons and electrons that affect satellites, spacecraft, and yes the electromagnetic energy fields around each one of us.

As Quantum Physics explains it, light is either a wave or a particle. When an Observer observes the light it becomes particles. Remove the observer and it becomes waves. The act of observation changes the "reality." In our observation and our awareness of these Cosmic events we as energy beings have the capability of changing our individual or collective reality.

In conscious awareness, we can affect major changes in ourselves as we focus on the cosmic energy array available to us. Meditations done this month at dawn during the rising of Sirius and especially on 8.8.8, will open powerful gateways of cosmic love through the individual's heart center and into the heart center of the planet. During this time of the calendar year 2008 - a numerological year of new beginnings - we can re-write the script and the story's ending. We can observe any event and by the act of observing it, change the way it's perceived and thus its reality. We can energetically harmonize and re-balance everything in our sphere of influence by conscious awareness, focus, and intention.

In that conscious awareness, we can step into the rising dawn of our own individual awakening. In that individual awakening and focus we will affect our own electromagnetic field and in turn all those with whom we come into contact. It can be done day by day or moment by moment. Each day and each moment is a new beginning allowing us to live consciously in this newly created reality. Ride the waves of loving Cosmic co-creation!

Peace Poles Prism Vision - Step 2 - July 21, 2008

~ Starsoundings Journals ~

The Next Step in the Vision

Visitors who have returned to town since the activation of the Prism of Light have said that upon reaching our area they've noticed a change or a shift in the atmosphere in and around Sarasota. Some said that around North Port (the southern point of the Prism) they began to experience tingling in the spine or crown chakra which intensified noticeably near Clark Road and Swift. That area, is near Rising Tide International, the center portal of the entire Prism. I also overheard someone at the UPS store telling the clerk that "Sarasota feels different - it feels more special than when I was here before. I don't know what it is, but it's real noticeable!"

It appears that the effects of the Prism are being felt by people who knew nothing about it. And, if you read the introduction to the newsletter, when Shahabuddin was in Israel a few weeks ago he said the gathering of the group was different this time - something different had happened - this time there was Peace in the group. If you recall, we held open a portal of light over Jerusalem during our Solstice Ceremony bringing in the light of the New Jerusalem.

So, now that the Prism and Portals have been activated is there more to be done? Yes, there's a next step that we'd like to take together on the Autumnal Equinox which coincides with the International Day of Peace established by the United Nations in 1981. It's an event that's celebrated worldwide and which builds a culture of Peace for the children of the future generations on Earth. Children played a meaningful role in our Summer Solstice celebration and will again on the Equinox of September 21st. Mark your calendars for Sunday Sept. 21 at Unity's Labyrinth at 6 pm for the Equinox Ceremony and please bring your children for this celebration.

The Vision continues that we recognize and honor the work started on the Solstice by commemorating and planting Peace Poles in all of the 9 Prism locations. To begin the effort, Peace Poles will be placed at the four directional locations of the Unity Labyrinth on Sept. 21st. To mark the event for future generations, a blue-granite commemorative marker will also be unveiled at the Labyrinth.

There are many "Peace pole makers" but we've chosen to work with the original non-profit Peace Pole organization known as the Peace Pole Project of the World Peace Organization. We've selected 8' tall four-sided Western Red Cedar Poles with the words May Peace Prevail On Earth in a different language on each side.

I've taken the financial plunge by trusting in the bounty of the Universe and the generosity & commitment in our spiritual community, by purchasing 5 Peace Poles for the Equinox Ceremony and a blue-granite stone marker commemorating the Prism of Light. Four Peace Poles will be delivered to Unity and one will be delivered to Warm Mineral Springs, the southern point of the Prism.

The granite will be inscribed with the Diamond Shaped Prism with a circle in the center representing the open portal of light. The commemorative marker will read: In gratitude to the spiritual community of Sarasota and to Unity for anchoring the Prism of Light on Solstice June 20, 2008.

Our intention is to fund Peace Poles with community donations at all 9 points of the Prism but we've started with the first 5. If you'd like to memorialize a special event, a family member, or a loved one, (as one individual is doing,) small memorial plaques can be ordered and placed on the Peace Pole.

Crop Circle - Prism of Light Messages July 07, 2008

CROP CIRCLE - PRISM OF LIGHT

Two weeks after anchoring the Prism of Light reports continue to come in from many sources who wrote about their experiences and how they've been changed since our gathering. And, if we wanted any further confirmation of the work we did, a Crop Circle shaped like a Diamond Prism with a Circle (portal) in the center appeared on June 30th in the wheat fields of Wiltshire UK. This Crop Circle has the faceted grid lines within a similarly shaped diamond prism. When I contacted Steve Alexander of Temporary Temples (a Crop Circle Research Group in the UK) he said, "Perhaps you all instigated the appearance of this formation!" See the crop circle and the many messages, including one from delightful 7-year old Emma Rose, that have come forth in Starsoundings Journals below.

Messages Through The Prism

Two weeks ago, on the Summer Solstice, a Vision was placed in the atmosphere that our dreams of new cities of light, love, and peace for all people on earth, would be realized. Now, two weeks after the Prism of Light was ignited across our area, the heart-felt experiences and stories continue. Many speak about how they've changed or that they feel completely different. The outpouring of affection and messages has been humbling. Thank you all for writing or calling. Thank you all for lighting the magnificent Prisms inside each one of us.

There's been an incredible validation of the work we did on June 20th. At 1 pm EST on June 30th, at the same time I was being interviewed about the Prism & Portal of Light, a crop circle appeared in the wheat fields of Whiltshire, UK. Why is this crop circle so unique? Because it was a Diamond Prism with faceted grid lines along its length with a portal circular opening in the center. During our diamond Prism of Light activation, a Circular Portal in the center of the Prism was held open for 24 minutes. This Portal allowed the light-energy to pour into the Prism and illuminate the fields we anchored. And now the Crop Circle has appeared 10 days later. Absolutely amazing!

Now I'd like to share some of your experiences on the journey:

At the evening Solstice ceremony on June 20th, 250 of us joined with the 23 members of the Abrahamic Reunion, who were on the ground in the Middle East, holding a Portal of Light open for the New Jerusalem to emerge. During last Tuesday night's spiritual lesson, Shahabuddin, spiritual leader of Rising Tide, talked about his upcoming peace trip to Israel and Jerusalem. He said, "The building of the third Temple is the most important. It is not physical. It is not real estate. It is not owned by governments. The Third Temple will be built by each one of us through the consciousness of love. We will put in whatever we can and the energy will coalesce from the human heart. There will be a profound change for we are at the point of a great shift in consciousness. We are beings who have great power. We are the ones who will love regardless of what we see. We do good because we can! This is our potential and this is the us we are becoming."

Emma Rose who celebrates her 7th birthday this week, was one of the attuned children who assisted in the ceremony of the Despacho. Emma sent an email through her mom, Theresa Rose who said this was a direct quote from Emma. "I was happy to be a part of it. I really enjoy doing spiritual work. At the ceremony, I felt power running through my chakras, and felt like a very strong person inside. I had this great experience of the full moon and the stars, and I had a good time with the despacho." When Emma was a small child her father Michael, while playing crystal bowls heard sounds coming from Emma's room. In her sleep, Emma was chanting in tone with the bowls.

Her mom Theresa Rose wrote, "On a personal note, it was one of the most profound experiences I have ever had to witness my angel being a part of that spiritual ceremony. She has participated in spiritual practice many times before, and I am certain she'll be leading ceremonies herself as she gets older. Thank you, Jo, for the gift. I am so grateful." Watch this space for more news on this remarkable, spiritually-gifted crystal child. She's a treasure.

Paula Knudsen, who was in Los Angeles for a conference on the day of the Solstice said, "There were 333 people praying at 9 am in Los Angeles for the crystal anchoring which coincided with our noon EST Prism. Guest speaker Barbara Marx Hubbard was on stage talking about feeling like a planetary midwife." Paula continued, "We are all one! whatever one does or thinks wherever they are, the rest of the world gets it! There is nothing that is not attatched to the ONENESS of the Universe. When one holds a thought with others then the world gets the thought! Imagine Peace!"

Psychic healer and meditation leader Jennifer Smith shared, "My heart has been so open these last few days. I know it has alot to do with the shifts taking place. The magnitude of it all didn't hit me until about 2 weeks ago. Wow!"

Joanne Driscoll said, "What a mystical experience. I feel like a new Being. I AM a new Being truly filled with more love, light and joy than I could have ever imagined. I know thousands of people have been affected by the ripple effect of Friday."

Patti Star felt, "Friday was a gateway, for us and the planet. These moments have been laid out for over a millennium with the message: Stay focused in the heart, focused on the Love and Peace that exists within the heart at all times. Do not be caught up in the distractions of what happens, or how it is communicated, reported and/or experienced. This cleansing is the next step. The work now is in the individual heart. Help those, who are willing to help themselves. Your focus from the heart will resonate and will uplift them. Some will choose not to help themselves. We bless them and move on. We are not here to 'save' people, we are here to Love."

A few months ago, in preparing for the Light Anchoring across the world, some dedicated Lightworkers went to Washington D.C. with one intent only - to hold the city of Washington in light. Judi Cannon traveled to Washington D.C. on Saturday after our ceremony. She wrote, "I had an amazing meditation at the Unity labyrinth at noon. Yesterday, when I rode up the long escalator from the Metro on Capitol Hill, I could see a Crystal City, here in D.C. Whoever is light-working here is doing a GREAT job! This morning at Unity on The Hill, I became aware and present to a huge crystal straight through the center of the Capitol building. I was guided to anchor it and the crystal city into the center of Earth. I know all our work is an ongoing process. Like feeding something precious, our consciousness will become present to this presence of crystal cities and the light grid."

Gail Dinoia wrote, "I was greatly impressed by the solstice ceremony. Unity church is so blessed to have our labyrinth so spiritually charged. We are planning a dedication ceremony for it next month, but in my opinion, nothing can top the dedication it already received by the group on June 20th." Reverend Carole Griffin, interim minister at Unity of Sarasota, called the events, "A magnificent demonstration of Universality." We are grateful to Unity for allowing us ongoing use of this beautiful labyrinth. We are all honored to be custodians and caretakers of it with the Unity community.

Caroline Pagan wrote to Reverend Zan saying, "Our baby Luca Muolo was born on Friday night, June 20th at 10:51 pm after 20 hours of labor. He is healthy and I'm glad to be a mommy who is now moving on to the future with my summer solstice baby." Congratulations to Caroline, Adriano and welcome to the crystal city of light, little Luca.

Reverend Sharon Elizabeth James who anchored the Prism at the Healing Garden of Shrine of the Master said, "My visible and invisible senses were intensified - I've been walking around with this energy of deep and abiding love where I have had people go out of their way to help me, assist me, do nice things for me. Total strangers come to me and say let's be friends. I had to keep pinching myself. Everything looks different - I saw a lavender orb in my pot as I was cooking. In the sky I could see the finest delineation of hues of color in the most subtle clouds. I saw color in the space around me. I've felt like I've been walking in two worlds if not three at the same time. I was flowing on a wave of love up where all things support me and go my way. I love it!!!"

Ian Bowling, one of the children in the circle at the Solstice spoke with his mother Michele about the event. Michele shared this on Ian's behalf, "We meditated on the 21st at noon and later that day he said he realized how lucky he was. He said he had often thought of what he didn't have compared to other kids and now he felt how lucky he was! He was quite moved and said he just saw things differently and asked me if it was because of the solstice meditation and I told him I believed it was."

We've all experienced something powerful and profound. We continue to feel the changes accelerating and we're looking forward to the next part. Will there be a next part? Absolutely Yes! Mark your calendars for Sunday, September 21st which is not only the Autumnal Equinox but also International World Peace Day. On that day we will dedicate Peace Poles in a Sacred Ceremony with the children, at Unity's Labyrinth. For the Vision continues and we have not only embraced it, but it has become part of us.

Blessings to all,

Jo - July 7, 2008