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Earth Day is every day
I realize it’s an adjustment to even consider that the Earth is honored only one day a year, and am even more perplexed when I think about whoever came up with the naming of holidays in this way. I’ve always had great reverence and respect for the gift of life on Earth. I’m also aware that many don’t feel exactly the same. There are many who are weary, tired, disillusioned and discouraged by what lies ahead, and rightfully so when you lack the proper tools to move forward in an oppressive construct. It saddens me to think the Earth, is but a side note to what is really going on here, and, that is, the accepted dismissal of planet Earth and humankind, as a thing to exploit for personal gain. If you just step back a moment and consider the abuse of both, man and Earth, i.e. (sex trafficking is one of the most thriving economies in San Diego County) one begins to understand why the Earth is recognized on a certain day, and regardless of recognition, the business of exploiting, is business. Why on Earth would we participate in the destruction of either, you ask? Take a look at the Cycle of Socialization. It describes a scenario where we are socialized the moment we are birthed. And that means oppression reigns supreme simply because it is the system at play, and it’s reinforced more than a “be good, do good” system that promotes the honoring of principles for the desired behavior. Yet, we are in the practice instead of honoring idols and objects rather than recognizing and preserving the god within, unfortunately. That being said, we need a system that actively promotes principles like balance, harmony, reciprocity, order, and unity, and imposes boundaries, like our ancestors created in ancient Africa, before the colonization took place. And, in this ancient culture, we may have used objects in nature as our guide to recalling the qualities of those objects, which would then deepen our understanding of our responsibility and connection to them, and of their meaning. Fast forward to today's culture and harmful, oppressiveness, and these harmful structures aren’t being abandoned but reinforced with dogma daily. How can we ever get to the bottom of it all?
I say, build inspiration amongst those with the highest concentration of melanin, that they might shine bright and lead the way, as we’ve been the first to participate in our own anti-blackness. And what I’ve learned about melanin, suggests, that life cannot exist without this biochemical found in all things. So, at a minimum, let’s not forget the wisdom the past, and the biochemical “black” offers. At ASCENDtials, our programming supports the development of higher-level problem-solving tools, instead of the reliance on technology to do the work. This inability to develop our higher faculties proves dangerous since it is you that needs to be in alignment with Earth-Nature, your nature, for this to work. The fact that we are operating without developing our higher faculties is threatening and destructive.
At ASCENDtials, our tools offer participants those opportunities to engage with cosmic consciousness, so that you can make that change, by practicing what you preach. We are “going to church” but more of a wellness church that benefits all aspects of your being, that you apply to get the benefits. We show you how to build conscious awareness about how your actions affect all in a good way, as intended and representative of a productive 'being of nature'. This insight is built into our curriculum, From Whiteness to Oneness™, and is covered in our KOSMelaninology™ teachings. These sessions aren't just one-off lessons, these are practices you must apply to your life rather than mark it off the list of to-dos. This is you committing wholeheartedly to a way of life that consciously considers the Earth and all that lives in it aligned “As above, so below”.
The task at hand is no small feat. You have to think cosmically and critically and, in some cases, do the opposite of the masses, to be a true believer. And unfortunately for us, we might not be in a position to make any changes at all to our current circumstances, and many of us most definitely can’t factor in 'Earth love' in our current packed schedules. You have to beg people to care for themselves, and some die early as a result of never doing so. Things are bad. However, the power to transform is always there, and essential in all things, so there’s always hope. We offer participants the time to practice being in alignment, and change behavior, and that’s where our tools make the most impact. Build with like minds who want to see good things but also understand that it happens with the unity of Black people, the development of black minds, to do what we were designed to do, reflect the power of the creator at all times, by following principles that protect, preserve and incorporate all laws of nature.
So, to save the Earth, be about the Earth every day, protect the soil, nurture the earth, give it good things and develop those on the Earth to do the same, and we are good and aligned. The Earth will thank us for this harmonious relationship, because those who shine, see.
In honor of Earth Day, ASCENDtials is committing to bringing awareness to the work of building Self Knowledge, and this is key to having a real relationship with the Earth, and if you don’t currently have it, work on it. The Earth will thank you for it! Support our efforts to promote these opportunities for this relationship! Nothing else matters. Join us by partnering with us to build these opportunities to ASCEND.
To show our continued love for Mother Earth, we will launch our 'Be good, do good' initiative under our nature programming. This program promotes exposure to the benefits of the outdoors while protecting and preserving the land. Some might exploit this as eco-tourism, but it’s just the right thing to do. Join us for evening Kemetic Yoga flows and stargazing, while learning about the moon cycles and stars, to build our connection with the Earth. We will participate in an activity that nurtures the Earth while being good. These experiences as our true selves bring about great transformations, So join us!!!
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