MAGIC FROM WITHIN

Maggie Smith, actress & Lady

As women walking the path to the conscious evolution of a sacred humanity, we are aware of the qualities of the Sacred Feminine in ourselves and in the world—a respect for wisdom of the natural world, of which we are a part; for the deep connection we enjoy with one another; with the ability we have to love unconditionally, as a mother loves her new born baby without having seen or knowing anything about that child; the ability to learn from one another through the use of story – stories told, heard and felt. The Sacred Feminine pays heed to the invisible realms that give birth to the inexplicable coincidences, synchronicities and serendipities that give meaning to our lives— all of which can be summed up in the term connective intimacy  

And what of the Sacred Masculine? We are all too aware of the secular masculine qualities on which our society is based— hierarchy, competition, domination and destruction, judgment, power and control over others, violence, linear thinking that is wedded to science, and a greedy consumerism as the only was to function. The ManKind Project, acknowledging the abilities and talents of the Sacred Masculine, teaches authenticity, responsibility, accountability, commitment and service as the path to follow. Such characteristics are desirable in us all and will lay the foundations of a harmonious society.


The Sacred Masculine, diverting the energies previously focused on our physical survival, can now hone in on honor, duty and respectful service— to the natural world, the global family and to the Divine, without the conviction of predetermined concepts. A penchant for scientific enquiry used in conjunction with an intuitive curiosity may lead the way to an enlightened vision of a peaceful future for all.

-Heather Mendel, author 'Dancing inthe Footsteps of Eve
http://sacredfemininematters.blogspot.com/
 

Yairi Sanomaa

If the tone of my writing suggests I am an activist, I must say that I am in fact a gardener, retired from teaching, and I play and restore string instruments. I don't aspire to anything but a greater awareness of how to do my part. In the end, that's what will be required, that each of us contribute, regardless whether our capacity is large or small.  Thank you again. Yairi.

Gregory E. Woods

Yairi, being a gardner is an act of power, an action. What better way to affect change than through the channel of Earth energies. It is a great challenge you set into the open for thoughtful consideraton. No action taken stands alone. One solution will not fix complex problems, and one element, Love, replacing the core elements that have misshapened our Mother, our Earth will shift us consciously into a better state of being.

Lois S McCoy

I, too, am a gardener. I can tell you the name of every plant that is growing inside and outside of my house. If that is an indication of power, Gregory, then it is in my 'showing up' and paying attention with both heart and mind. If we call the heart, the feminine aspect, and the mind, the masculine aspect, and, we attribute the dream, contemplation, compassion, and intuition to the feminine ... and, we attribute the ability to manifest(action), thinking, judging, and protection to the masculine, then we need both in full measure. Inside our own spirit, the heart and mind must have a very intimate relationship.

For whatever it is worth,
Grandmother

Mande woman - Rosemary