#BEFRIEND DIVERSITY - MAKING FRIENDS FOR LIFE
#BEFRIEND DIVERSITY - MAKING FRIENDS FOR LIFE
#BEFRIEND DIVERSITY - MAKING FRIENDS FOR LIFE
EVENT 2018 | OFFERINGS | GATEWAYS | GALLERY
Water
During 7 Days of Rest we invite participants to spend time re-connecting with the pure essence of water, and learning how to take up our roles as stewards of this life-giving consciousness, so that all may live. May we come together to protect and heal the waters of the planet, returning them to their pristine state. As humans we are essentially water beings ourselves, made up of over 70 % water. As we heal the waters of the planet so we heal ourselves. May we restore sacred relationship with the waters of the planet, the earth, the air and the fires so that Creation can once again flourish on Mother Earth. Immense gratitude to our Partner Loving Waters for their sacred stewardship of water, and for generously offering their prayers and wisdom to the 7 Days of Rest . We also honor the water protectors of Standing Rock who lead the way in Sacred Activism for protecting the Waters with profound courage and devotion.
Uchu no mugen no chikara ga kori kotte
Makoto no daiwa no miyo ga nari nata
We pray for the healing blessings of the Water
We pray for the healing blessings of the sea
We pray for the healing blessings of the rivers
That they may shine in crystal purity
~ by Nalini Blossom~
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As we connect to the essence of water and the protection of water at this time we cannot but look to The Water Protectors of Standing Rock for inspiration and guidance. We thank them and honor their courage and leadership in protecting the land and the water through activism rooted in prayer and peaceful action.
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LaDonna Allard, Director of the Sacred Stone Camp, says, “I was asked, “When do you consider this pipeline issue to be over?” I said, when every pipe is out of the ground and the earth is repaired across the United States. I am not negotiating, I am got backing down. I must stand for our grandchildren and for the water.”
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Loving Waters is a growing united global community of Water advocates providing connection, support, presence and focus for committed 'Water Guardians' in their broader actions by hosting this website, a monthly conference call, and with a lively social media networking presence. www.lovingwaters.life
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7 Days of Rest - Day One Loving Waters Jan 1 Water Blessing Ceremony - with Loving Waters Council Guardians and Gratitude to Pamela Gerrand for bringing her beautiful voice and Spirit of the Waters to our sacred Ceremony. Come together in gratitude with full remembrance of our quintessential sacred relationship with Water.
We are choosing to slow down, grow our respect and love as we honor our Water within and without.
7 Days of Rest ~ Loving Waters Wisdom Share
We come together in gratitude with full remembrance of our quintessential sacred relationship with Water.
DAY 3: Water Wisdom Rising w Elizabeth Rogers
Journey with Our Living Source Water through the internal cellular landscapes of our bodies and all the way out to the celestial Waters of the Cosmos.
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7 Days of Rest - Day One Loving Waters Jan 2
Heart Resonance Meditation - Restoring Flow
Gathering within the waters of our Heart to deepen our
personal relationship and ancient connection Water in
all forms.
Presented by: Charlie Riverman Bergeron
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Forests and Water: A Sacred Union Deepen into this sacred relationship between the trees and water. Presented by: Kathleen Brigidina Loving Waters Council, Artist/Writer/Energy Practitioner
Inspiration from Sri Lanka
7 DAYS OF REST: SRI LANKA - LEADING THE WAY ON A NATIONAL LEVEL
Through the dedicated and visionary support of Venerable Athuraliye Rathana Thero, a Buddhist monk, politician and member of the Parliament of Sri Lanka, a National Program of meaningful and engaging events and activities has been developed. The 7 days program is specifically designed to inspire active public participation and is being endorsed by numerous national and international celebrities and public figures.
With this nation-wide initiative Sri Lanka is exemplifying wise leadership and offering a pioneering example to all nations of the world. It is an example of how progressive officials and public figures can work together with grassroots organisations and movement leaders to inspire and engage the public with life-affirming and practical actions towards a thriving future for all.
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We are profoundly grateful to Venerable Athuraliye Rathana Thero for leading the way in showing how the Seven Days of Rest can be implemented in inspirational and pragmatic ways and become a powerful catalyst for whole system healing and transformation. This comprehensive, yet highly accessible program can provide a foundational template for other countries to apply throughout the year.
Press conference in Colombo announcing the 7 Days of Rest National Program with (from left to right on front row, Leelath Ratne, Dilantha Malagamuwa, Dr A T Ariyaratne, Ven. Ratana Thero, Iranganie Serasinghe, Susanthika Jayasinghe)
The 7 Days of Rest National Program for Sri Lanka
January 1st (Full Moon) - Kindness and Compassion Day
This day is dedicated to inter-spiritual and intercultural healing, harmony and mutual respect. At 3:00 pm we will participate in a nationwide, synchronised interspiritual meditation/prayer at Viharamahadevi Park, Colombo for unification, healing and compassion.
January 2nd - Clean Up and Zero-Waste Day
Starting at 8:30 am we will clean up all waste from our streets, parks and villages, and minimise all waste production throughout the day.
January 3rd - Tree Planting Day
What if every Sri Lankan could plant one tree on this day. Together we could plant 20 million trees in one day!
January 4th - Poverty Alleviation and Generosity Day
On this day we take action to bridge and heal our economic divides by sharing our resources and ideas to address man-made poverty.
January 5th - Screen-Free Family Day
Let us enjoy this day with family and friends without the distraction of television, tablets and social media.
January 6th - Health and Bicycle Day
Let your car have a day of rest too! On all continents bicycles are becoming a popular answer to lowering carbon emissions, getting healthy and especially easing traffic congestion.
January 7th - Culture and Holistic Education Day
We shall celebrate the final day with music, poetry, art, film and share global and local solutions which promote a healthy future for all.
Otara Gunewardene speaking at a Press Conference (English)
Venerable Athuraliye Rathana Thero is a Buddhist monk, author, social activist, environmentalist, politician and member of the Parliament of Sri Lanka. He has dedicated his entire monkhood to embodying engaged Buddhism by selflessly serving the wellbeing of the people and the planet. He has played an instrumental role in ending Sri Lanka’s 30-year war and through his passion for organic agriculture and his popular support of the population has successfully ensured the banning of Monsanto’s glyphosate from the country.
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Ven. Rathana Thero is deeply interested in systemic change and is eager to connect with the global network of pioneering changemakers to explore ways for Sri Lanka to become an example of systemic transition for the world.
Sri Lankan Facebook page for National Program