For Gaia: Detaching: Consumerism.

Happy Thanksgiving!

(I'm thankful for my Kaya Dog)

May it have been filled with gratitude,

Good food and especially-
Prayers for our native people.
That some day, their land will be back
in their hands. Rightfully.

The full moon made it extra special.
My family had more words of love,
tears of joy and hugs of gratitude
under the intensity of the bright luna
in gemini reflecting off the crystal white snow.

I felt immensely blessed.

And now the holidays are here.
A season of giving.
Black Friday shopping
deals deals deals
shop shop shop
You MUST buy gifts for every one you know.
We do this every year.
Every winter we break into a frenzy of
shopping, cooking, greeting, traveling, spending, eating.
Only to feel stressed, bloated and broke by the New Year.

Can we make this year different?
May we detach ourselves from consumerism?
Our consciousness can rise above the corporate holiday.
And give from a place of complete compassion.

Photo borrowed from my favorite Orgonite crafter: @hoodxhippie

Try and narrow your list of who to
find the perfect gifts for.
When looking for those gifts;
avoid the Walmart, the Nordstrom, the Amazon.com.
This is a chance to explore your local shops and crafters.

Find a book for your Dad at the tiny used book store.
Vintage earrings for your sister are waiting in an antique shop.
Maybe your best friend wants an old record thats hidden downtown.
A precious crystal from your local spiritual store is perfect for your yoga teacher.

And can we take it further away from just purchased goods?
Knit a scarf, bead a bracelet, bake brownies, paint something.
I've always thought the best gifts are ones that come from the heart,
something crafted by the hands and warmed by the soul.

What better of a gift to receive this holiday season?

What kind of non material gifts can we give this season?
Let us fill our hearts with unconditional love.
Be inspired to give more to those truly in need.
Smile at the man wearing rags who says hello with a smile.

Ask him what he needs this holiday season.
Focus on those less fortunate than thou.

Give your family and friends undivided attention all winter.
Turn off TVs, put away phones, leave your car in the garage.
Share delicious organic foods, home baked goods, fancy red wines.
Smudge your home and welcome all the people that engage energies.
Cleanse your aura with the spirit of the holiday.

That spirit is one of giving, loving and gratitude.
Unconditional, everlasting, equanimity, eternal life.
Dive within yourself, look at what is inside.
Find solace in your sacred heart temple and make it shine.
Shine that light and radiate from within.
This is the time of winter solstice.
Others will need your warmth.

Just for fun: I decided to share some of my favorite crafters in the U.S.

I follow these artists on Instagram and believe that they embody all that is good when our market is only between the creator and the buyer. While I always choose local before ordering online, I think the next best step is supporting a small artist making one of a kind masterpieces for all of us.