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Current Events
A Special Ocean Ceremony
We are gathering to
honor the return of the
Rains,
the Salmon,
the Steelhead Trout and
the Whales
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Santa Rosa Creek
meets Moonstone
Beach
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Tuesday February
21st
at 4pm,
followed by
potluck at
a
private house
(RSVP for more
info)
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Bring
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Whatever
offerings you
wish to present
in honor of the
Ocean and its
denizens, such
as flowers,
tobacco, your
song and
drumming. Bring
something for
the potluck that
follows. Bring
layers as it
will be windy!
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We are Gathering....
In honor of our
Ocean Mother:
Men, women & children
are invited to
participate in this
freeform honoring
ceremony being held on
the New Moon in Pisces.
We welcome in the
ancestors and celebrate
the Return of the Rain,
the Salmon, the
Steelhead Trout and the
Whales, all of which
share their home with us
in their annual cycles
of renewal and
migration. Without the
rain, our local species
can not spawn upstream
and so we thank these
precious waters for the
gift of Life that
supports harmony and
balance so that all may
continue to thrive.
Bring Your Drums, bring
Your Voices & Songs
After we have done our
honoring and feel whole
and complete with our
ceremony, we will head
over to a private beach
house for a beautiful
potluck and social
gathering. Please be
sure to RSVP to Tobey
by email
or by phone at 805 203
5183 for further info.
Directions to
Moonstone Beach:
Take Highway
One North to the last
light in Cambria, and
follow signs for
Moonstone Drive. Take
the very first left once
you are along the water.
Parking should be fairly
plentiful at this lot
where Moonstone and
Santa Rosa Creek meet.
There is also a bathroom
there. We will walk down
the steps (which are
steep) and meet on the
beach. It is always
windy there so bring
layers and whatever you
know you need to be
outside on the beach at
sunset in February for
about an hour - hour & a
half.
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You’ve been waiting for
months for this. You’ve read
about it in the news.
You’ve seen hints on
Facebook and Twitter.
That’s right – we’re proud
to present One World One
Ocean’s 2012 original online
ocean series.
This week, OWOO is
excited to bring you an
exclusive sneak peek of the
best original ocean video
content to be released in
2012. OWOO’s online video
series will provide you with
an unprecedented look into a
wide range of ocean topics –
news, expeditions,
sustainable seafood, among
others – tailored for all
audiences – adventurers,
adults and kids alike!
Watch OWOO's 2012
digital sneak peek trailer
now.
Watch
the first full episodes of
several of our original
series starting today,
including:
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The Weekly Dive
–
an online ocean newscast
featuring top news and
fun facts
-
Boat to Belly –
a short
documentary-style series
highlighting the key
champions and process
behind the sustainable
seafood movement
-
Artists & Oceans
–
a series
showcasing the
intersection of the
ocean and the arts
through the eyes of some
of today’s most talented
artists
-
Ocean Heroes –
a series
celebrating the many
people leading the
movement to restore the
oceans through their
actions, big and small
In
addition, OWOO’s
sneak peek video
features clips for other
series coming soon in 2012,
including: Ocean Expedition
Series, Sea Creature Fun
Facts and OWOO Field
Reports. So don’t miss it!
We hope you enjoy OWOO’s
2012 digital preview and
that you’ll share it with
your friends and family.
Together, we can spread the
word and spark a movement to
protect our oceans.
Thank you!
Shaun MacGillivray,
Managing Director, One World
One Ocean
P.S. Don’t forget to
subscribe to our YouTube
page for updates on our
newest video content!
 
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PEACE
2012
A
GLOBALLY
SYNCHRONIZED
CELEBRATION FOR
DECEMBER 21ST 2012
Dear
Earthdancers,
There is no
doubt that
the year
2012 has
become a
metaphorical
beacon for
significant
change on
our planet.
From the
mainstream
"Armageddon"
scenario
depicted by
Hollywood to
the birth of
a new
positive
dawn
conveyed by
evolutionary
activists,
2012 has
embedded
itself
within our
collective
psyche as a
moment for
change, and
the
opportunity
to begin a
new cycle.
Recognizing
this
wonderful
moment to
unite global
awareness,
we invite
you to join
Peace2012, a
globally
synchronized
'Moment of
Peace".
Peace2012 is
a "global
prayer in
action", a
moment of
focused
intention
for our
global
community,
as we
declare this
turning
point in
history as
the
beginning of
a new cycle
of peace and
sustainability
for planet
earth.
In the
coming year,
Peace2012
will unite a
coalition of
peace
organizations,
artists, new
thought
luminaries,
indigenous
elders and
wisdom
keepers,
scientists,
spiritual
organizations
and people
from all
walks of
life who
believe in
the
possibility
of positive
change for
our planet.
For more
information
please visit
our newly
launched
website at
www.peace2012.net.
Peace 2012
is a
co-creative
community
event that
will unite
global
citizens
from all
ages, races
and
spiritual
traditions.
Please help
us spread
the word to
all your
lists and
networks and
join our
mailing list
to stay
informed.
we hope you
will join
us.
Chris
Deckker
Founder
Earthdance
International
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Daily Events
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Dear Friends of Light,
There are many
energy shifts on the planet. Even though you may not
have not been directly affected, we are all connected by
the threads of light that make up everything,
everywhere.
As an awakened being, you know the
importance of your thoughts, words and actions. You also
know that focusing on negative elements around you only
fuels them.
Throughout the world tornados,
earthquakes, tsunamis, political unrest, economic
instability and a tug of war between light and shadow is
shaping our new tomorrow. Together we can help shift the
balance of power to reflect a world that is fostered by
the seeds of freedom that we uphold.
Please commit to three minutes of focused prayer each day. See
below.
Shower the World with Love and Optimistic Focus
For three minutes each day, while the cleansing
water of your shower sets the stage for a sweet fresh
day, hold the vision of our world in harmony.
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Imagine Gaia drinking in the rays of the sun,
lighting the darkness and transforming all
unbalanced energies.
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Pray for the sick, the hungry, the aged and dying
and the lonely and forgotten beings that are
searching for love.
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Envision angelic interventions where there is
struggle, pain and hardship.
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See every child honored and uplifted, every dream
fulfilled, every call for love answered and the
ideal outcome for every experience.
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Pray for swift resolution for all unrest and hold
the vision of the ideal outcome for the
transitioning elements of humanity's journey to
greater sovereignty.
For three dedicated minutes each day, only hold the
vision of the harmonious world that you are here to
co-create and when you are complete, radiate the image
of that reality throughout your day.
Please include special prayers for issues around
Australia's flooding, New Zealand's earthquakes, the
earthquake and tsunami in Japan and the
potential
nuclear disasters from their power plants. Hold a
special intention for peace and tolerance in the Middle
East and throughout the world. With heartfelt
thanks, Jill Marie
www.SerenityVibrationHealing.com
Please spread this message.
Let's turn the morning shower into
a global prayer for world peace.
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Some Correspondence from Past Events
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Water Ritual
By Barbara Belknap,
Matrix Convener
Regional Coordinator, Juneau,
Alaska
 Since our August GTW gathering
in Racine, Wisconsin, I have been thinking about the
value of ritual.
From the very early days of Gather the
Women, water has been used as a symbol for continuity.
Each time we have our annual gathering, there is a water
ceremony. Women bring water from home and pour it
into a bowl on the altar that anchors our circle. They
say a few brief words about where the water comes from.
Some women have water from the very first GTW water
ceremony. When the gathering ends, each woman
takes water out of the bowl to take home with them and
says a few words about how they are feeling. At our 2011
gathering, the water ritual took on even more meaning.
After each of us had filled our small bottles with the
Racine water, we drove to the shore of Lake Michigan
with the remainder of the water. As darkness fell
over our circle, Jean Reddemann led us in a ceremony to
bless the water, then she handed the large bowl to me.
She and I led our circle of women to the water. Jean was
so close to me that I could feel her warmth. She said a
few words, and I poured the water into that enormous
lake as the waves lapped against us. It was dark by then
and the darkness hid the tears in my eyes. They were
tears of gratitude, fullness, and deep emotion.
Ritual matters. It provides a depth and
resonance that stays in our heart.
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Dear Grandmother Whitedeer,
It is a
pleasure for me to share a few photos taken of a UN CSW
event organized by Ann Smith of Circle Connections, together
with the Millionth Circle, Earth Child Institute (Ann, Jean,
please fill in whatever's missing here) and others that
was held at the United Nations Catholic Church Center on
Thursday the 24th of February.
Ann asked me to convene
a water ceremony for the circle which I did along with the
energy of the Sisterhood of the Planetary Water Rites calendar,
which you will see on the alter in one of the attached pictures.
After the ceremony, a few of the women asked about the calendars
and I directed them to the website for more information
(hoping that was okay to do).
The other photos are
of Jean Bolen speaking about both the Millionth Circle and
efforts toward a 5th World Conference for Women and Girls
(with Ann Smith in the circle beyond), one woman (I believe
she is from Texas, sorry I don't recall her name... Jean,
Ann, please share if you know it) adding her water and intention
to the bowl and the last one was taken later that same evening
at the official launch of UN Women in the General Assembly
of Jean, Wangari Maathai and me.
Thank you so much
for all of your inspiration.
Love,
Donna
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