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[Earthwise] Digest Number 2507

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SPREAD THE WORD - post widely - forward to friends - share this info

Posted by: "aeonarc" aeonarc@yahoo.com   aeonarc

Tue Jan 4, 2011 8:53 am (PST)



SPREAD THE WORD - post widely - forward to friends - share this info universally !!!

FAERIE HILL PRODUCTIONS - 2011 festival pages (please visit):

BLACK SWAN ALTERNATIVE ARTS & MUSIC FESTIVAL - May 19-22, 2011
4 days & 3 nights of state-of-the-art earth metal, space punk, freak fusion, deep core, retro-remix, spirit rock, tribal JAM, and a huge slate of "higher consciousness" workshops - 18 and older event !!!
Basic info & registration: http://www.faeriehillfarm.com/BSAAMF.html
Performers & Presenters: http://www.faeriehillfarm.com/performers_arts_music.html
The JAM (make sure you read this): http://www.faeriehillfarm.com/The_Jam.html
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LADY LIBERTY FAIR - June 16-18, 2011
country blues and sustainable folk festival - all-age family camping celebration - 3 days and 2 nights of demonstrations and discussions about solar/wind power, workshops on community supported agriculture, backyard aquaculture, organic gardening, tree farming, permaculture, and natural healthcare
Basic info & registration: http://www.faeriehillfarm.com/LLF.html
Performers & Presenters: http://www.faeriehillfarm.com/performers_lady_liberty.html
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ACOUSTIC HARMONY MUSIC CAMP - September 16-18, 2011
3 days and 2 nights of song swapping, lyric exchange, lick trading, and instrument dealing, merchants, workshops, discussion circles, campfire singing, jam sessions, impromptu mini-concerts, plus live stage performances
Basic info & registration: http://www.faeriehillfarm.com/AHMC.html
Performers & Presenters: http://www.faeriehillfarm.com/performers_acoustic_har.html
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Facebook pages - "like" to get info via FB
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Black-Swan-Alternative-Arts-Music-Festival/154868054526995
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Lady-Liberty-Fair/157283390956790
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Acoustic-Harmony-Music-Camp/151017231605542

PLEASE REGISTER SOON - electric and merchant row spaces are limited - go to the website to register

YES - These are the kind of events you can bring your drums to! Drum circles always welcomed …
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BLACK SWAN LAKE is located 5 minutes off the scenic and historical highway: US-50, about 15 miles east of Bedford, Indiana in the Clear Spring area. BSL is a large alternative campground with 2 stocked fishing lakes (no swimming), a round house where Native American ceremonies have taken place, several roofed gazebos, one large open space for the main circle (where the electric stage is set up and the evening jam happens), surrounded by plenty of RV/van/camper space with water and electric hook-ups ($5/day for electric), two wooded tent camping areas, showers and privies, large air-conditioned community building with a stage for acoustic music, and a restaurant/concessions building (3 meals a day). No problem with drumming and jamming all night long and celebrating nature without harassment. There is plenty of clean well water (the best in the area) and ice made from that water is available. The owners are into earth-based spirituality, organic gardening, and sustainable living.
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NO PETS POLICY - no negotiation - just don't bring any. If you have a legitimate seeing eye dog we need to know that before hand. This is a site owner policy.
NO WEAPONS - Leave all weapons at home. They are not appropriate at festivals of this size. No exceptions. This is private land and these are the necessary rules.
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VENDING - If you plan to vend non-food merchandise and/or hand-made goods/crafts at any of the above festivals, please register/purchase your ticket soon and, after doing so, send us a self-promo blurb with hot links to your online site and we'll add it to the website. Let us know which fest you have purchased tickets to when you email aeonlaunch@yahoo.com and remember: there are no extra fees for vending - but food vending is taboo. The site owners have that covered (see below). You may vend at your encampment or on vendor row (see "camping areas" below)
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FOOD - Bring your own or purchase at the on-site restaurant run by the site owners. They have very reasonable/fair prices and want to know what you would like to eat. Send your food suggestions and requests to: aeonlaunch@yahoo.com … There will be ICE available, made on site from fresh spring water.
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DISHES & RECYCLING - No trash! No cig butts on the ground (pocket them if you smoke). Don't bring trash and, if you do, bring a trash bag so it can go home with you. We have stations set up for recycling bottles and cans and recyclable plastics. Paper can be burnt in the fire pits. Garbage can be placed in the compost pile but no trash bins! Maybe you shouldn't have brought that junk it in the first place (hint hint). To avoid using wasteful disposables - BRING A PLATE, CUP, & EATING UTENSILS. There is a dishwashing station set up by the restaurant and one by the shower house. Please use them.
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CAMPING AREAS - We have divided the festival site into several areas:
1) VENDOR ROW - camping at site (no electric) - or - with electric ($20 extra) - email us to see if any powered spaces are still open (register early to reserve space).
2) LIMITED RV - 24 sites with electricity ($20 extra) - email us to see if any powered spaces are still open (register early to reserve space). These are located around the central circle/stage.
3) VAN, BUS, & CAMPER FIELD - Need to camp out of your vehicle? This area is for you and it is adjacent to the fire gate of the main circle/stage so you won`t miss the show.
4) PERFORMER/ARTIST CAMP - Wooded campsites set back behind the Round House performance area. This area is for musicians and artists. There are fire pits (firewood available on site), water stations, and electric hook-ups available ($20 extra). You can off-load your vehicle then park in the parking area nearby.
5) PEACEFUL WOODLAND TENTING - If you need to sleep at night, camp here. It is the quietest and most peaceful camping area, a short walk from the rest of the festival. You can off-load your vehicle then park in the parking area nearby. There are fire pits (firewood available on site) and water stations, nice big trees for daytime shading, and electric hook-ups available ($20 extra).
6) LAKESIDE SUBSTANCE FREE ZONE - We've set aside an area for the folks who wish to camp where no alcohol is consumed and where smoking is not allowed. If you want to camp in this area, just ask where it is when you arrive.
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PERFORMANCE SITES - We have three primary performance areas at the festivals:
1) INDOOR LOUNGE - open during the afternoon as a cool space and staging area for workshops, video productions & films, and for acoustic performers (there is a powered stage here).
2) ROUND HOUSE - at the Black Swan AAMF this is the late night DJ/remix dance party zone (starts at midnight) - at Lady Liberty and Acoustic Harmony, the round house will be one of the workshop areas and an evening jam session center.
3) MAIN CIRCLE STAGE - 360 degree sound system - this is "big band space" during the day and "community jam space" in the evening. This is the place for hooping, poi spinning, bubble blowing, dancing, and evening light shows.
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Everyone invited:
BLACK SWAN STEWARDSHIP WEEKEND
May Day Weekend - 3 days: April 29/30 - May 1st , 2011
Black Swan Lake Campground - Clear Spring, Indiana
BYO eating utensils, plates, cups, etc.
Cost: $10 camping fee
Objectives:
1) construct main stage and canopy
2) set up recycling & dish washing stations
3) prep signs/posts for camping/staging areas
4) plot out parking areas & festival arrival strategy
5) work out final details (evening discussion circles)
6) work on round house floor leveling
7) enjoy 2 incredible evenings conversing & jamming around the campfires!
Send in email requesting directions to: aeonlaunch@yahoo.com
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Hope to see many of you in attendance!
Many blessings,
Terry & Patricia Kok
Faerie Hill Productions
aeonlaunch@yahoo.com

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Raventalker's New Year

Posted by: "holly@ravenmadness.com" holly@ravenmadness.com   hollyberrysheart

Tue Jan 4, 2011 9:16 am (PST)



As most of you know i have been really sick for the past two weeks ...
ugggg .. yuck.. yuck and triple YUCK... with the flu topped with a nasty
sinus infection... so I have been left on my own in isolation for far
tooooooo long LOL... which gave me time to reflect on what I'd like to
see for the coming new year.

Soooooooooooooooo I thought I would share with you my thoughts for the
upcoming 12 months ...This year instead of focusing on obtaining new
things, gifts, abilities, etc...

I think I'll focus on fine tuning and improving on what I already have.

No wishing this was better or that was different ....
No wanting more and more ...

No ifs, ands or buts...

Just taking what I have and improving where I can... at my own pace ....

No time limits
No outrageous goals
No pressure
No fuss!

My goal this year is to just be me ... the best me that I can manage to
be...

I'm sure I'll have times of weakness...
Times of doubt
Uphill battles and downhill slopes
But that's life and most importantly ... MY life...

I'll enjoy the good times
Cringe and hope through the bad...
I'm sure to laugh
Sure to cry ...
But no matter what I'll enjoy the flight!

This year is a year for doing whats already been done... only better!

No need to reinvent the wheel for me... I'll be working on improving
myself and what I have to offer and hoping for a smoother ride!


May you all have a smoother ride this year with lots of love and
laughter to share....


Many Blessings,
Raventalker

www.ravenmadness.com

Blog: http://wordsofraven.blogspot.com/
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/raventalker

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Activate and Stimulate Your Chakras

Posted by: "lilith_storm@mail.com" lilith_storm@mail.com   lilith_storm

Tue Jan 4, 2011 9:50 am (PST)




Activate and Stimulate Your Chakras

Simple Chakracises
I often receive emails from concerned readers asking me for advice
on how to go about getting their chakras open and functioning.
Normally this happens as a result of them being told (correctly or
incorrectly) by someone that they have non-functioning chakra(s).

It amazes me that anyone would tell someone that they have a closed
chakra without offering any help on how to go about correcting the
problem, other than to nudge them into consulting a healer trained
in energywork who could evaluate their chakra system more
thoroughly. It amazes me even more when someone doesn't ask that
person to elaborate as to why such an evaluation of their chakra
system was made in the first place. Below is a sampling of a few of
the emails that have come my way.

Sample Emails:

* A psychic told me that my heart chakra is shut down because I
repress my feelings.

This really frightens me, what can I do to open up my heart?
* A friend of mine thinks that I'm ungrounded which indicates to
her that my first chakra probably isn't functioning. That's not
cool, what can I do to reverse this problem?
* A healer I consulted wants to do a treatment on me to open up
my chakras. This scares me. What will happen if I let him do this
for me?

Be a Remedy Seeker - Ask Probing Questions
It can be interesting and initially helpful to be given a diagnosis
that one or more of your chakras are not balanced or closed off. But
afterward being told that you have an imbalance, it is not
beneficial for you to move into a place of fear or acceptance. Don't
go into despair or shrug it off, become a remedy seeker. If you are
concerned that your chakras are imbalanced my advice is to consult
with an ener! gyworker to have your chakras professionally evaluated.
Find out as much information as you can by asking probing questions
about what is happening inside your body and your energy levels. Ask
what types of healing treatment options are available. What can you
do on your own to fix the problem or ease the imbalance? In the
meanwhile, there are some exercises to try to help navigate your
chakras toward wellness.

Simple Chakra Exercises (Chakracises)

1. Crown Chakra Exercises - Chakracise your crown chakra
through prayer or meditation.

2. Brow Chakra Exercises - Chakracise your brow chakra with
visualization, remote viewing, and lucid dreaming.

3. Throat Chakra Exercises - Chakracise your throat chakra by
gargling with saltwater, singing, or screaming.

4. Heart Chakra Exercises - Chakracise your heart chakra by
doing push ups, swimming (breast stroke), and hugging yourself.

5. Solar Plexus Chakra Exercises - Chakracise your solar
plexus chakra by dancing (do The Twist, hoola hooping, and belly
dancing).

6. Sacral Chakra Exercises - Chakracise your sacral chakra
with pelvic thrusts and circular pelvis movements.

7. Root Chakra Exercises - Chakracise your root chakra by
stomping your feet upon the ground, marching, and doing squats.

8. Aura Cleansing Exercises - Chakracise your aura by
cleansing it by showering, soaking an epsom salt bath, smudging with
sage wand, or deep cleansing breaths.

)O( Lilith Storm

The villagers are coming with pitchforks and torches. Please hide me!
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About Paganism / Wiccan: 2010 - the Year in Review

Posted by: "Krystal Day" day_krystal@yahoo.com   day_krystal

Tue Jan 4, 2011 9:52 pm (PST)





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As the year 2010 draws to a close, it's a good time to reflect on some of the top stories we've seen here at About Pagan/Wiccan. There were archaeological discoveries, tales of religious discrimination, news stories about church/state separation issues, and more. Let's take a look at some of the most significant stories of 2010:

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I have a lot of Christian friends. In fact, just in terms of percentages, most of my friends happen to be Christian. And I am thankful every day that they are not the right-wing fundamentalist nutjobs that make an entire religion look chock full o' the crazy.

John Shore over at the Huffington Post has an op-ed piece about a website called Resisting the Green Dragon, and I gotta tell you, some of this stuff is hilarious. In a nutshell, these folks are convinced that the environmental awareness movement is all the work of the devil himself. Touting their philosophy as "a Biblical response to ... Read More



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Over at the Religion Clause blog, Professor Howard Friedman runs down the list of some of the most important news stories of 2010 that impacted religious freedoms and liberty. Many of them were also stories we talked about here at About Pagan/Wiccan. Read More



 















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