SAMARA FOUNDATION NEWSLETTER
June 2008
"As soon as we recognize that the mind and the ego do not offer satisfactory answers on our quest for Happiness, for Love, for Joy, for Peace and for Spirituality, and that any fight, any research and any waiting for something separate and outside of ourselves are a waste of time, then we can experience freedom.
To let go of this belief is really magical. One calms down quite naturally and in this peace one can be in touch with Totality. Like the Phoenix rising out of the ashes, a new attitude emerges for life. A comprehension is formed in our hearts. We can reorient our beliefs and create a foundation for freedom and transformation.
This place of understanding from which we feel comfortable in all circumstances comes from inner peace rather than from waiting or researching anything. Then each step we take on our path naturally becomes an expression of Freedom, Joy and Love."
excerpt from 'A Shaman's Wisdom', by Tony Samara
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Dear Friends
What wonderful words to focus on over this upcoming solstice period which promises a shift from what has seemed unreachable and distant and is now ready for our complete and total embracing.
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The Solstice this year falls on 20 June at 23.59 UTC and at this time Tony will be working with all of you who choose to link in for this worldwide meditation. All that needs to be done is to set aside some time in any way that is comfortable for you and helps you to embrace this very special moment.
Perhaps a good way to prepare for this day is by reading the book 'A Shaman's Wisdom' which explains many of the special rituals and healing meditations possible to practice in nature as well as in your home.
The book is written in a very simple and practical way so as to appeal to everybody. Even though the book is written in a wonderfully readable way it touches a very profound part of ourselves that is more relevant today than ever before.
It is now available in the following languages, French, German, Portugese, Croatian (July 2008) and English (Spring 2009). If you have any problem ordering the book through amazon or your book store please visit http://www.tonysamara.org product page for more information about the various publishers' contact details.
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Tony would like to mention the interesting phenomena that seems to be baffling the world today and which is particularly close to his heart.
We write about this as we each as individuals have the remarkable possibility to make the difference with some of our practical actions. Little as they may seem they can all bring joy to your heart knowing you are part of the circle of life.
Tony advises that the extensive use of mobile phones, microwave ovens and other gadgets that emit specific radiation frequencies are seriously damaging our bee populations as well as our energetic bodies. He therefore emphasises the benefits to the environment created by minimising their useage.
Instead utilise sms rather than making long phone calls on mobile phones and find other ways (such as internet telecommunications) to stay in touch with family and friends. Also by using conventional cooking methods you can help nature and yourself.
We will now include an excerpt from a nature journal to highlight the seriousness of the situation:
"According to a study, beekeepers reported an average loss of just over 36% of their colonies over winter, a figure up 13.5% from the previous year, and just over a third of all beekeepers reported losing one or more of their colonies to the condition named Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD).
Since 2006, their keepers have been reporting the sudden and unusual disappearance of large numbers of their bees. Virtually overnight, all the adult bees in a seemingly healthy hive disappear [...]
As critical pollinators of many of the foods we depend upon, healthy honeybee populations are essential to our food supply. About 130 different crops rely upon honeybee pollination. Some 30% of all the different types of nuts, fruits, and vegetables we consume.
Things we can do:
· Plant species native to your region in your yard and garden. These will provide abundant food for local bee populations.
· Grow a wide variety of plants with different colors, shapes, and flowering times. A diverse range of plants will attract an equally diverse range of bee species and give them plenty of food choices throughout the growing season.
· Stay away from hybrid and genetically modified plants, which often don't produce any of the pollen that bees need to survive.
· Never use pesticides or herbicides of any kind. Though these poisons may be meant for plants and non-bee pests, they can often have a "spill-over" effect that harms innocent bystander species, bees among them. (Pesticides are also extremely unhealthy for us land-bound creatures, too!)
· Consider starting a hive and being a beekeeper by creating a nest for wood bees (which don't sting!) by simply taking a non-treated block of wood, drilling holes 3/32 of an inch to 5/16 of an inch in diameter and about 5 inches deep, and leaving it out for bees to find. Traditional beekeeping also has many rewards, from a supply of homemade honey to assured garden pollination."
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We would like to remind you that it is always possible to spend time with Tony and receive personal discourse with him in the many retreats and seminar programmes organized for him throughout the world. Below we mention programmes happening soon but please check http://www.tonysamara.org for all of the latest event updates.
20 June 2008 -- Solstice healing worldwide meditation link
22 June 2008 -- Detox day -- Lisbon, Portugal
12-13 July 2008 -- Satsang -- Oberhausen, Germany
6 September 2008 -- The Magic of the Heart -- The Netherlands
20-21 September 2008 -- The Magic of the Heart - a profound experience -- Ljubljana, Slovenia
If you are unable to attend the programmes please remember that you can enjoy the wisdoms and meditations of Tony Samara by going to the product page of http://www.tonysamara.org to instantly download one of the e-cds or the e-booklet.
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Thank you for your support and love as we continue to expand this beautiful work in the world we live in.
Happy Solstice!
The Samara Foundation
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