The beauty of poetry can add that extra layer of much needed mental processing to fully reach the understanding of a message. Why? Well because we're creatures of habit, and sometime simply describing something in our normal fashion is so cut and dry to the point that we miss the emotion behind the message and sometimes that missing emotion is what carries us towards completion of understanding. Poetry helps break us from our normal way of thinking, it requires us to dig further into what the writers full intent was and the emotions driving it. Watch this short story for more information on why David Whyte thinks poetry helps us understand philosophy. "Lost" [by David Wagoner] Lost Stand still. The trees ahead and bushes beside you are not lost. Wherever you are is called Here, and you must treat it as a powerful stranger, Must ask permission to know it and be known. The forest breathes. Listen. It answers, I have made this place around you. If you leave it, you may come back again, saying Here. No two trees are the same to Raven. No two branches are the same to Wren. If what a tree or a bush does is lost on you, You are surely lost. Stand still. The forest knows Where you are. You must let it find you. -- David Wagoner(1999) More on Devine Comedy by Dante Alighieri https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Divine_Comedy "Poets are the technicians of the sacred" by DJ PARSON

Hello everyone! I have a few new videos that I have added to my list. I'm excited to share them with you and I hope you enjoy them as much as I do. Living in SURVIVAL vs. Living in CREATION Humans Are Splitting into Different Dimensions

As we came together on one of the hottest days of the year at Alsea Falls for our first ever Hikes for health, I was reminded of how important it is to bring everyone together, experiencing nature, and basking in the positive energy of like minded people. Our key members beat the heat by showing up extra early to choose the best spot and set up the food and activities for the day. Right off the bat we found an awesome spot with two tables and a nice flat spot. We were able to set everything up and have some time to enjoy the towering trees and the trickling Alsea river. Once everyone arrived and settled we had a short introduction and began a revitalizing yoga class led by me. We took that time to check up on our bodies and make the body-mind connection that makes it all too easy to connect with the natural world of ferns, trees, bees, bugs, water and rock that we would see on our Hike for health. After the yoga we all fueled up on water and fruits, veggies and nuts to prepare us for our short, but hot, hike to Green Peak Falls.  A short while later we arrived at the 20 foot tall, moss covered falls. After changing into swim clothes we took some time to enjoy the water, hunt for rocks and minerals and meditate with the help of the beautiful and tranquil sounds of the powerful falls. We then brought out the art supplies and everyone did a painting or drawing of the amazing landscape that surrounded us. Paintbrushes, colored pencils and pens in hand, we all felt the creative energy flowing through us as we expressed ourselves through our artistic lenses, and were all very happy with our masterpieces.  All dried off and ready for another snack, we all packed up and headed back to the Peaceful Valley Hikes for Health picnic site. We took it slow on the way back as temperatures had dramatically increased, but we were all intent to continue this fun and emotionally uplifting day. Once we got back to the site we fuelled up on sandwiches and gourmet cupcakes. After we let the food settle we started off for our second attraction, the 10 foot tall Alsea Falls, which was just a short walk from our site. There we played frisbee, slid down the rock slides and did cannonballs off the bank. Our more artistic members eagerly brought back out the painting supplies and continued their masterpieces.  The heat of the day gone, the water getting cold, we went back to the site and packed up for the evening. Everyone had a great time and felt rejuvenated and happy. We would like to thank the Alsea Falls recreation workers for keeping the site well maintained. We would also like to thank all of our members for showing up and taking the day to take care of their mental and physical health with us. We will be back soon to this awesome location for another awesome Hike for Health.