The Eagle's Nest: How To Stay Focused On Your Spiritual Path

Staying Focused on your Spiritual Path 11.06.11

By Khadijah Seven

Every single show has it own preparation ritual, meditation, time for reflection and this show was no different. About a month ago I had written on a scrap sheet of paper “Stay focused on your path”. Every day I would see this paper and say “Ok, Ok I am focused” and I would move it to my bed, my office area, the top of my fridge, my multiple piles of paper and everywhere else in between. It seemed like everyday this scrap piece of paper would find it’s way to me. As I was packing my whites for the upcoming Ancestral Connections retreat that MothaEagle Ministries was producing and that I was facilitating at I found the scrap paper again and this time I sat down to reflect for a moment. This little sheet of paper was not going to stop following me until I spent some time focusing on my path.

As I did my self reflection I was so please to review all the ancestral energy that I got to partake in. Last week The Eagle’s Nest had a beautiful and touching show about the beauty and wonder of ancestors in our lives. Nov.1 AstroOrisa of AstroOrisa moon forecaster, Radia Nunez, the founder of The H20 Network and myself got together and did an amazing show on ancestors and the realm of understanding. The Nov 4^th thru 6^th  weekend was spent on Sapelo Island in Georgia facilitating one of the most profound spiritual weekends to date! That is a lot of ancestral energy!!! Yet the request/suggestion to remain focused was ever present in my heart and my mind. All weekend I spent a lot of energy keeping myself grounded and remembering “to keep the main thing, the main thing.” I began to think about life and how many different twists and turns we can make before reaching our true destination. Every twist that we take can take us further from our main goal but DIRECTLY towards an opportunity to learn a lesson. We are always learning lessons and for the lessons that we are can not learn we are forced to repeat them. In remaining focused we have got to learn to quickly learn our lesson and try to stay on the main road of our spiritual path.

Loyal listener, Aishah called in and stated that focus is “Following One Course Until Successful” and that was so on point!! Each of those words has different meaning and each person should be able to see where their challenges are. For some the “following” is the problem. They will know what to do but just not commit to start the task. For others the “successful” part is the problem. The person will quit way too early or will hang on to a painful lesson too long. I know clearly my challenge is in the “one” course or direction. I love to pile my plate sky high. I love to have ten projects going on at once. I find when I slow myself down a minute I am able to concentrate better and actually produce a better product. We all have challenges in our hopes to remain F.O.C.U.S. we must know ourselves in order to begin.

A key point that Radia, my producer, brought up is that it is extremely difficult to F.O.C.U.S on anything if you do not have a healthy emotional state. A lot of the mistakes and detours that we make are due to lessons we have yet to learn. As we spend time working on self reflection and healing issues from the past we have to set defined goals/ paths and we must follow them until successful.

EXERCISE FOR STAYING FOCUSED: I strongly encourage everyone to set three sets of goals; one set of goals you want accomplished in three months, another set of goals for items you want accomplished in the next 12 months; and lastly goals for your life. Try to set goals for every aspect of your life; personal relationships, work life, friendships and your spiritual goals. Once you actually start writing your goals you will be able to see more of where you want to be and where you actually are in your journey. Quarterly you should be able to review your goals and see if you are in F.O.C.U.S or not.

It is a must listen to show full of information, emotions and love. The shows are available through archive by clicking the link below. To catch the show live please tune into The Eagle’s Nest on The H20 Network on Blog Talk radio every Sunday from 7pm (EST) to 9pm or listen over the phone 917-889-7207.

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theh2onetwork/2011/11/07/the-eagles-nest-with-khadijah-seven

The Eagle's Nest: Follow-up On What Happened On Sunday's Show, Thank You

A Respectful Thank you 10.30.11

By Khadijah Seven

Not many people get to wake up in the morning and do what they love, but I do. When I wake each morning, before my eyes are even in focus, I make my prayers and my day is allowed to begin. This morning prayer reminds me that no matter what challenges are headed my way, this morning I am going to be able to survive them. The challenges are coming, that is a guarantee! Some days it is not my burden to bear but a sister in need, the challenges are still there. I had a dear friend of mine remind me that times are truly tough out there and that people are struggling to hold on, and I had to agree. In my own small circle there is evidence all around me of the trials and tribulations that lay wait for us all. Just as all this was about to get me down I had a thought of my ancestors. My mighty, strong, ancestors! That overcame battles that I would not sign my enemy up to fight. I thought of their challenges of trying to survive in this country, feeding a family off scraps, swimming against the current at every turn, not just on Mondays. I remember a conversation I had with my oldest son Solomon who is twelve. He asked “it seems as if everyone made history back in the day.” I had to think about it, yes it is true but there is still history to make. We all have a history or her-story to create and again, it brought me back to my ancestors. Who not only made history in their time but are there supporting me in my-story. Every time I think of my ancestors it brings a tear to my eye, and a stiffness in my back( that stiffness means buck up!!). I am going to share what my ancestors ALWAYS tell me, they always say to me to STAY ENCOURAGED!! STAY ENCOURAGED through these tough times, STAY ENCOURAGED as you stand on our shoulders and seek comfort in our arms. STAY ENCOURAGED as you shine your light as BRIGHT AS YOU CAN, dim it for no one!! Yes, I come from a proud group of ancestors and everything I do I say a respectful, thank you!

This show was so sweet as many people came forward and shared their beautiful story of ancestral support. Everyone that called in had an opportunity to share their story of love and comfort that they have received through ancestral reverence. Also some terminology and questions were answered on the air so it is a great show to listen to.

"Grannie" Florence Hudson

Animal Totems With The Eagle's Nest

Greetings H20, and Eagle's Nest Family,

ANIMAL TOTEMS with The Eagle’s nest on The H20 Network Oct 23, 2011

This week on The Eagle’s Nest, we spoke about our animal totems. These totems are so helpful in our lives and are guidelines and signs from Mother Nature. When we listen to nature we can learn information that can assist us in our life. We receive these messages through visions, dreams, meditations and their physical existence. The indigenous people of this land had learned to live not just in harmony but to grow and thrived together. We can learn everything about our animal totems such as how they mate, their life cycle and the attack and defense actions. There is so much to learn all we have to do is open ourselves up to the experience. During the show we spoke about the hummingbird, owl, wolf and eagle, but there are many, many more animals to discover.

Hummingbird

Hummingbirds represent tireless joy and the sweetness of life. I absolutely love hummingbirds!! Their beautiful color always brings a smile to my face. At my sunflower house, in the kitchen window I had a flowering plant and the hummingbird would flock there each morning. I remember waking up exhausted from work, a young child, school and life in general.  I would wake up to see the hummingbirds buzzing about full of happiness and joy. Hummingbirds come into your life at a time of high transition and change. If you have ever looked at a hummingbird they move almost effortlessly zipping along the way. They can change direction without any notice and can actually fly backwards. I try to make my motions just as easy and unassuming. As I am making a thousand and one moves I would love for my efforts to seem almost effortlessly. The overall message that hummingbirds carry is that you need to find joy in your life and that you can accomplish that which seems impossible. Lately everything in my life has seemed impossible but a positive path as always appeared. My hummingbird reminds me to find joy in all situations and that there is no impossible in my life.

Owl

The owl is one of my totems and has always been an important part of my spiritual development. The owl is the symbol of the feminine, the moon, and the night. The owl is associated with higher wisdom, clairvoyance and astral projection because of the eyes. An owl’s eyes can appear to see through any shields or lies that others tell. When this beautiful totem first appeared in my life I needed to more self reflection. I needed to spend more time seeing the truth about myself and my situation. When an owl suddenly shows up in your life you need to evaluate if your depth perception to see if you are looking at things correctly.

  
Eagle

Momma Khadijah shared with everyone the very powerful energy of Eagle medicine. The eagle has represented spirit, healing and creation for many cultures throughout time. Even our United States government uses this strong, proud bird as a symbol for the spirit of this land. Eagles represent such a high level of spirituality, creativity and strength that the MothaEagle Ministries program was created around. Eagle medicine is used at all of the MothaEagle events for the healing attributes and the strength needed to accomplish what we are charged to do. Momma Khadijah shared many stories of all the stunning examples of eagle medicine and animal totems that she has experienced in her spiritual journey.

Wolf

Chief Efuntola shared her touching story about her experience with her totem, a white wolf. This wolf has an ancestral connection with her and her family lineage. It is a beautiful connection between the long standing relationship her spiritual family and the animal kingdom have experienced over generations. Chief shared with us the dual relationship this animal totem has had with her since birth and the protector role he has maintained in her life.

This was a must listen to show with lots and lots of information to share. I encourage everyone to look around them, do you a number of horse statues around you? Or is it a bear? I knew a sister that owned rabbits in every form you could have a rabbit. The rabbits where ceramic figurines, wood craving, crystal pieces, paintings, jewelry, everything. I remember saying to her “do you like rabbits?” She replied “oh they are ok”. I looked around there had to be at least 20 rabbits in the very room we were sitting in! “Just ok?” When I showed her how many rabbits where in the room she began to think a little more about it. When we started to research rabbit energy it became very clear as to why she was drawn to the rabbit. Start to observe in your life, you may be surprised. 

                                    (Owl that Chief Efuntola took a picture of on Sapelo Island)

Author Padma Aon and His New creation "Dimensions of Love"

Greetings H20 Family,

Author Padma Aon returned to the H20 this week, and of course we had another amazing conversation! Padma discussed his new creation "The Dimensions of Love", which is one of the most beautiful books about love I have read to date (seriously). One of the aspects that I love most about the book is that it is VERY honest about the perception of love, thus pondering what love is, and what it is not from human perceptive, and a divine one. As a society, we have been fed many different ideologies about the subject of love. As a result, human-beings have encountered more conflicts rather than solutions that REALLY solve the problem of love, and what that really means when giving it, and receiving it's beautiful essence. Societies consciousness has been indoctrinated with a human idealized form of love, instead of the divine essence of love, which is ever lasting/eternal. The sad truth of this reality that we find ourselves in, is that humanity is never, nor has been truly fulfilled from a deeper soul level because of these ingrained entrapment's of thinking (the proof is displayed in every aspect of society). For more on our conversation, check out our interview http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theh2onetwork/2011/10/18/author-padma-aon-returns-to-the-h20-network

More importantly, Padma has decided to give this wonderful book away for free (AWESOME!!!) http://www.padmaaon.com/

Scroll down to the bottom of the page and you will be able to download the PDF form of the book, along with another wonderful creation by Padma Aon "Sacred Wounds, Original Innocence". I know that you will enjoy both of these beautiful books like I have. But, I have to warn you, fasten your seat belts it will truly bend your consciousness, and confront you with your deepest, and darkest secrets like never before!

Many Blessings and happy reading family,

Dia Nunez

Founder, and Host of The H20 Network

The Eagle's Nest: Follow-up On What Happened On Sunday's Show: My Sister's Keeper

My Sister’s Keeper

When beginning the creative process for the show “My Sister’s Keeper” I started as I usually do in meditation, studying what it takes to be someone’s keeper. I have sisters. I have all kinds of sisters, blood sisters, sorority sisters, spiritual sisters and then my aunties who are sisters that are older than I, but I got sisters. As with every show there is always a surprise lesson in the message for me so when I saw this topic I began to think “wait a minute!! I am there for my sisters!!” I tried to pull on my mental roll-a-dex of positive things I have said and done for my many types of sisters throughout the years.

I sat there with my arms folded (which is not proper meditation form) and said

“See!!! I have been there for my sisters”

My spirit guide that is so loving and patient with me responded “and”.

And???

And??

That is lot, right??

Isn’t that enough?

 I thought I was really doing something. But as I unfolded my arms and began to reflect I started to think about how much more was needed. It was not that I was not doing “enough” it was that so much MORE is needed. My sisters need my support, and I need theirs, period. But I am not special, at least not this day. I am not special in the idea that I need love and support from my peers. I am not special in the idea that I need a place where I can let my hair down and laugh and giggle with the best of them. I am not special in the idea that I need a shoulder to cry on when life beats me up and has me on the ropes. But then again I am special. We are all special. We all have emotional needs and that sister love it too important.

Some of the feedback I have received about this show is that is was the best show to date on The Eagle’s Nest!! I think everyone could relate with the need for sisterhood. The stories of being there for your friend, for your sisters were powerful and over flowing. My pillar Katrina who I have known and loved since 1992 called in and shared some of our crazy adventures together. I remembered all the situates she has helped me through from children to husbands and ex-husbands, through degrees and a thousand and one moves in between. My sister Aishah happened to be in the kitchen steps away from me “amen-ing” to all the comments. Momma Khadijah called in and educated us about the “womb” and how it connects all women to each other. AstroOrisa called in and shared the elevation of sisterhood which is womanhood and shared information about Egbe Moremi the women’s society of the Oyotunji Village. Momma Sauda called in with her “Sisterville Quilt”. This quilt is an expression of women and their interaction together.

Sisterville. Copyright 2003. Sauda A. Zahra

23 x 31 inches

www.zahraquiltedart.com

Momma Sauda shared a touching story of the interaction of a woman and her daughter and their reaction to the beauty of the quilt. This is a must listen to show for every type of woman, to experience the love that is there within them.

Eagle's Nest Family in case you missed this wonderful show: 

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theh2onetwork/2011/10/09/the-eagles-nest-with-khadijah-seven

In addition, make sure that you subscribe to our blog to keep updated on what's happening with the Eagle's Nest

Many Blessing Family,

Dia Nunez

The H20 Network

A Message From The Ancestors: October 1, 2011

Greetings Family,
As some of you may know I am a spiritualist, and I would like to share that area of my life with you this season. As the H20 Network took a break before our fall season my ancestors, and my spirit guides have been pushing me to share some of that energy with the H20 family in our new season. So, as it stands, I will be posting messages from Eggun for the week, things to ponder, and or pay attention too as we live, and play in this physical reality. As my Ancestors, and guides enrich my life I hope they do the same for all of you:>) Many blessings, and may Yemaya always wash prosperity upon your doorstep always! ASHE!


 Iya Dia Nunez, Yemaya Adebiti




Cards Of The Week:


Caressa: You are at the end of a cycle in your life. Call upon your guides to comfort you,  and to guide you to your next step. Happiness awaits you.


Maya: Schooling, study, and education help your life's purpose, and personal growth at this time. Spirit will guide you, and help you with this process


Merlina: You are confused, and indecisive because you do not have enough information. Do research, or seek expert advice before making a decision.


Message From My Ancestors:


Don't be a copy cat just to keep up with someone else, and stop having the fear of being left behind. Be yourself, and everything will fall into place as it should be. Everyone has their own destiny, and road to follow. Please keep looking straight ahead because if you keep looking back at others you will not succeed at what you were brought here to do.


You are NOT TRAPPED! It may seem that there is no way out, but your perception is fooling you. Things are not always as they seem. Release your desire to control all. Learn to flow with the essence of the universe.


You have to have a willingness to step outside of your comfort zone. If not, CHANGE will never arrive at your door step. You have to step out side of your comfort zone


You must have a mindset of determination, following through regardless of what is presented...


The only competition is with yourself.


Have you examined your beliefs that stem from your childhood? Childhood beliefs could be impacting life choices.


The potential for a GREAT/SPIRITUAL awakening is happening now... Pay very close attention, so you don't miss the opportunity.


Are you seeking more adventure in your life..Add some spice to your life by doing something that you have never done before

The Eagle's Nest: Follow-up On What Happened On Sunday's Show, Guardian Angels, and Spirit Guides

Greetings H20, and Eagle's Nest Family,


Khadijah's show was awesome this past Sunday! So many wonderful callers and tons of advice!! Here's the link just in case you missed the show! It truly is a must listen! http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theh2onetwork/2011/10/02/the-eagles-nest-with-khadijah-seven


Here is what Khadijah had to say after the show:

Guardian Angels and Spirit Guides

After each show I usually say a few words to my producer and then I go check on my little ones that are suppose to be resting. After this show, my sleepy almost 6 year old was still up waiting for me to tuck him in.

Son: Momma, how was your show?

Momma: It was very nice, a lot of people called me

Son: What was your topping?

Momma: My topping?

Son: Yes the topping to the show?

Momma: The topic?

Son: Ok the topPICK. What was the topPICK?

Momma: Guardian Angels, sweetheart

Son: (rubbing his eyes) do I have Guardian angels?

Momma: Yes and you make them work very hard. Now let them rest and you get some sleep

Son: ok momma

I loved this show, it was a great way to usher in The Eagle’s Nest after a two week break. The topic of Guardian Angels and Spirit Guides is long over due. At The Eagle’s Nest we spend time speaking of “Ancestors”, our personal family members that have passed but are still protecting and watching over us. This was our first conversation about our guardian angels, our angels assigned to watch over us. My first thought of guardian angels was how special are we to have been given personal angels to protect and guide us along our way. The conversation was enlightening and we got to share into a few callers understanding and experience with their spirit guides.

“Trust works both ways”

 During the show there will always be something that stands out in my mind, as my son said “what as the topping”. The topping for me was the understanding that as much as your guardian angels work with you, you must work with them. Understand with all relationships there must be give and take. If you never speak to your angels they are still going to do their job because their job was given to them by the highest source. If you develop a relationship with your angels that connection will be stronger and you will feel their loving presence so much more.

“Commitment and Consistency”

            Relationships are not light switches. They do not turn on and off just because you walked into the room. In developing yourself spiritually and working on relationships with spiritual beings you must commit and be consistent. How many of us are being consistent with our spirituality? In order to feel growth you must stay the task.

FAMILY WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS?

American Indian Actor, and Activist Jay Tavare

Jay Tavare describes himself best when he says he is a storyteller and a citizen of the world. Born in the United States, Jay was privileged to spend much of his youth in Europe, and his career has taken him even farther abroad for extended stays on five of our seven continents. From his travels, Jay says he has learned that all cultures give us beauty to embrace and valuable lessons to learn about people and life.

Jay's acting performances in several Oscar winning films--with some of our era's most talented and acclaimed directors and actors--are the natural outcome of his eclectic life experiences and the direct result of his intense focus on excellence and dedication to authentic characters.

Jay's onscreen roles include:

* Pathfinder (Marcus Nispel, 2007) as Black Wing, with Karl Urban and Clancy Brown

* The Missing (Ron Howard, 2003) as Kayitah, with Cate Blanchett and Tommy Lee Jones

* Cold Mountain (Anthony Minghella, 2003) as Swimmer, Jude Law's Cherokee half brother and fellow Confederate army warrior

* Adaptation (Spike Jonze, 2002) as Matthew Osceola, the enigmatic Seminole orchid thief opposite Meryl Streep

* Street Fighter (1994) as Vega, the devilishly handsome and lethal Spanish Ninja

* Into the West (Steven Spielberg, 2005 mini-series) as Chief Prairie Fire opposite Keri Russell

* CSI Miami season finale, Going Ballistic (2009) as Manny Ortega.

For his role on CSI Miami Jay performed all his own stunts for the episode, including an astounding world class 23 story controlled free fall (more than 200 feet!) which was awarded an Emmy nomination. This sort of feat has given Jay an onset reputation as a bit of a daredevil. But it is more accurate to say he is master of an impressive repertoire of physical skills. Jay does not promote himself as a stuntman, but his experience as an athlete and dancer gives him the rare ability to create seamlessly believable characters by preparing and performing his own stunts when the role calls for it. It's no surprise directors and fellow actors recognize him for this.

As noteworthy as his film career already is, in the future we can expect Jay Tavare will be at least as well known for his complete creative projects. Jay has authored several screenplays already optioned for production, and he is about to officially launch his production company –Apache Dragon Productions. Jay has assembles a complete team of gifted and accomplished artists, and Apache Dragon is already making commercial videos and generating industry excitement with film scripts and screenplays in development.

Never content to express himself in just one or two creative venues, Jay is also an accomplished Native flutist and vocalist. Currently, Jay is partnering with award wining composer and musician, Alexander van Bubenheim, on the soon to be released album, Tears of a Shaman. Tears of a Shaman is the musical story of the ancestral Native vibrations, from cultures all over the world, that thrive deep inside each of us. It is an enchanting audio journey for the listener and it will be a visual adventure too. Jay and Alex are also developing a captivating multimedia stage show based on the album. Audiences will be surrounded and completely engrossed in 360 degrees of spectacular up close sights, sounds, music and live performance.

To balance and compliment his creative work, Jay dedicates time to several charitable and non-profit organizations. Especially near to his heart are the people on the Mescalero Apache reservation in New Mexico. Jay travels regularly to visit with the young people there and participate in their Honor Your Life program. And for more than seven years Jay has been the devoted celebrity spokesperson for Adopt A Native Elder, a non-profit benefiting the Navajo elders in Utah and Arizona.

On a personal note, Jay loves animals too and seems to always has at least one rescued dog or cat soul in his care. He has been an avid supporter of Samoyed and wolf-dog rescue organizations and was a devoted guardian to his own beloved Samoyed, Mohawk, and wolf-dog, Cheyenne, for years. These days Jay is seen around town most often with his best girl, the lovely and accomplished Miss Bardot, a rescued maltipoo turned brilliant service-dog. Rumor has it she has stolen his heart completely.

Jay's recent show on the H20 Network: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theh2onetwork/2011/07/06/actor-and-humanitarian-jay-tavare

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Lenon Honor's Human Empowerment Series: Sacred Wombs

Greetings Family,

This past week the H20 Network had a two part series with Musician, researcher, dedicated husband, and father this week http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theh2onetwork/2011/05/29/sacred-wombs-do-you-value-yourself-with-lenon-honor-part-1 and part two http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theh2onetwork/2011/06/01/sacred-wombs-do-you-value-yourself-with-lenon-honor-part-2


I have to say that this series was one of the most enlightening shows on the H20 Network for me, and many others who e-mailed me; not just for women, but for the men who were listening as well. Lenon, is opening the perception of how we as human-beings perceive each-other through the principal of the feminine, and male energies that we have incarnated into in this physical reality. What I really admire about Lenon, is that he's gives individuals real life examples through the essence of his own life experience. This is very important because powerful ideologies that are lived are much deeper, and much more profound in nature. In essence, something that is "lived" rather than just conceptualized means that one has been able to integrate higher information and use it from a practical essence.


For the human race it is extremely easy to conceptualize a concept than it is to live a principal, hence it gives one a sense of emotional dis-attachment. One of the most important elements of being a human-being is quite the opposite. Meaning, that it is our duty to "experience" from every level possible in order for growth to occur with-in us, and our communities. We can only empower ourselves through practice, and through practice things begin to shift in our physical lives, thus being the change that we seek. For more information on Lenon's empowerment series please click on the links below. Sending much love and progress to you family!
Please checkout Lenon's websites: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/soul-visions-radio
www.lenonhonorfilms.com

Native Threads Artist Of The Month.

Greetings H20 Family,
This evening I will be talking with Ray Rivera who is Native Threads http://www.nativethreads.com/
artist of the month! I'm extremely excited because he's young, innovative, and a beautiful artist. More importantly, through what he contributes to his community it changes the perception of how young people are perceived; espcially American Indian Youth. I hope, that as we have our discussion this evening that his story  will inspire you, and your family. We can only change the world if we dream big, and then take that leap of faith forward. http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theh2onetwork/2011/05/19/native-threads-artist-of-the-month-sun-dancer-ray-rivera Call-in number 917-889-7207

Ray Rivera the IV is a 23 year old tribal member of the Yaqui and Apache nations born and raised in Los Angeles, CA to a Chicano and Native American family of two brothers and two sisters. He is a gifted Multi-talented individual who ranges from being a musician, northern traditional dancer, graphic designer and builds web sites.
Coming from a heavy gang related family wasn’t easy, but Ray quickly learned at a young age what consequences were and maintained a stable life. Ray also credits his aunt Francine Greene for preserving his family’s native history who pioneered the first powwow in Malibu, CA. known as “Chumash Day” which takes place every year. In January 2004 his Great Grandfather Ray Rivera the 1st who was the last full blooded Indian of his family passed away and it was at his funeral where Ray realized it was time for him to carry on the traditions, values, and stories of his people.
Ray first learned to play music in his local church in Chatsworth,CA and has been a musician for nearly ten years now and has toured, recorded, and shared the stage with many notable artists such as the Prophet X, Living Stone, Red Cloud, Quese IMC, Happy Frejo and more. In 2009 Ray joined Prophecy Web design and has designed and worked on many sites and has a passion for designing graphics pertaining to his native culture. He endeavors in hopes of one day owning a native web design business “being a blessing and improving Indian Country any way I can” he states.
Ray is also part of a traditional drum group called “Chumash ocean singers” and has been part of many gospel music bands maintaining his Christian and Native American roots. Ray says his inspiration for all that he does is from the Creator and has a heart for inspiring native youth all around the country. He also hopes with the design that won him the native threads t-shirt contest that other native artists will see that anything is possible and to never stop dreaming. He currently lives in the San Fernando Valley and does lots of volunteer work with youth he also enjoys hiking, playing his native flute and believes that the greatest tragedy in life is not death but life with no sense of purpose.

Are You In The Arts , And Need Funding?

Greetings H20 Family,
I was sent some grant information that might be very useful to up and coming creators. Here is the current grant list sent to me. Please act fast because these grants are time sensitive, and share with your fellow artisans. Many blessings family!


Ford Foundation Announces Social Issue Film Funding Initiative
A total of approximately $16 million will be given through an open-application process to filmmakers and mediamakers around the world who are working to create documentaries that address urgent social issues....
Deadline: Open
Posted: March 9, 2011

First Peoples Fund Invites Nominations of American Indian Artists for Community Spirit Awards
Awards of $5,000 will be given to American Indian artists who exemplify their traditional cultural values and way of life through the sharing of their creative talents and skills with others in the community....
Deadline: May 31, 2011
Posted: March 3, 2011

European Cultural Foundation Invites Applications From Young Researchers for Cultural Policy Research Award
An award worth 10,000 Euro will be given to an individual researching contemporary European cultural issues and challenges; six finalists will be invited to attend the Young Cultural Policy Researchers Forum in Helsinki, Finland (October 12-14, 2011)....
Deadline: May 30, 2011
Posted: February 24, 2011

MacArthur Foundation Accepting Proposals for Documentary Film Grants
Grants between $100,000 and $200,000 will be given to experienced filmmakers based in the United States whose documentary projects address the significant social challenges of our time or explore important but under-reported topics....
Deadline: June 1, 2011
Posted: February 23, 2011

Princess Grace Foundation-USA Announces 2011 Princess Grace Awards Applications in Theater, Playwriting, Dance, Choreography, and Film
Dancers, choreographers, and theater artists may apply for scholarships, apprenticeships, and fellowships; playwrights can apply for a residency, including publication of his or her play; and approved schools can nominate filmmakers for thesis funding...
Deadline: Various [Final deadline is June 1, 2011]
Posted: January 21, 2011

Open Society Documentary Photography Project Invites Proposals for Audience Engagement Grants
Grants of up to $30,000 will be awarded to photographers who take an existing body of work on a social justice or human rights issue and devise an innovative way of using that work as a catalyst for social change....
Deadline: May 13, 2011
Posted: January 14, 2011

Important Nutrional Information In Reference To Cancer

Greetings Family,


Elder, Oba Ernesto Pichardo sent me some really important information in reference to cancer and I would like to share it with the family.

Johns Hopkins Update - 

AFTER YEARS OF TELLING PEOPLE CHEMOTHERAPY IS THE ONLY WAY TO TRY ('TRY', BEING THE KEY WORD) TO ELIMINATE CANCER, JOHNS HOPKINS IS FINALLY STARTING TO TELL YOU THERE IS AN ALTERNATIVE WAY.
Cancer Update from Johns Hopkins:

1. Every person has cancer cells in the body. These cancer
  cells do not show up in the standard tests until they have
  multiplied to a few billion. When doctors tell cancer patients
  that there are no more cancer cells in their bodies after
  treatment, it just means the tests are unable to detect the
  cancer cells because they have not reached the detectable
  size.

2. Cancer cells occur between 6 to more than 10 times in a
  person's lifetime.

3. When the person's immune system is strong the cancer
  cells will be destroyed and prevented from multiplying and
  forming tumors.

4. When a person has cancer it indicates the person has
  nutritional deficiencies. These could be due to genetic,
  but also to environmental, food and lifestyle factors.

5. To overcome the multiple nutritional deficiencies, changing diet to eat more adequately and healthy, 4-5 times/day    and by including supplements will strengthen the immune system.

6. Chemotherapy involves poisoning the rapidly-growing
  cancer cells and also destroys rapidly-growing healthy cells
  in the bone marrow, gastrointestinal tract etc, and can
  cause organ damage, like liver, kidneys, heart, lungs etc.

7.. Radiation while destroying cancer cells also burns, scars
  and damages healthy cells, tissues and organs.

8. Initial treatment with chemotherapy and radiation will often
  reduce tumor size. However prolonged use of
  chemotherapy and radiation do not result in more tumor
  destruction.

9. When the body has too much toxic burden from
  chemotherapy and radiation the immune system is either
  compromised or destroyed, hence the person can succumb
  to various kinds of infections and complications.

10. Chemotherapy and radiation can cause cancer cells to
    mutate and become resistant and difficult to destroy.
    Surgery can also cause cancer cells to spread to other
    sites.

11. An effective way to battle cancer is to starve the cancer
    cells by not feeding it with the foods it needs to multiply.

*CANCER CELLS FEED ON:

a. Sugar substitutes like NutraSweet, Equal, Spoonful, etc are made with Aspartame and it is harmful. A better natural substitute
   would be Manuka honey or molasses, but only in very small
   amounts. Table salt has a chemical added to make it white in
  color Better alternative is Bragg's aminos or sea salt.

b. Milk causes the body to produce mucus, especially in the
  gastro-intestinal tract. Cancer feeds on mucus. By cutting
  off milk and substituting with unsweetened soy milk cancer
 cells are being starved.

c. Cancer cells thrive in an acid environment. A meat-baseddiet is acidic and it is best to eat fish, and a little other meat,   like chicken. Meat also contains livestock
  antibiotics, growth hormones and parasites, which are all
  harmful, especially to people with cancer.
 d. A diet made of 80% fresh vegetables and juice, whole
  grains, seeds, nuts and a little fruits help put the body into
  an alkaline environment. About 20% can be from cooked
  food including beans. Fresh vegetable juices provide live
  enzymes that are easily absorbed and reach down to
  cellular levels within 15 minutes to nourish and enhance
  growth of healthy cells. To obtain live enzymes for building
  healthy cells try and drink fresh vegetable juice (most
  vegetables including be an sprouts) and eat some raw
  vegetables 2 or 3 times a day. Enzymes are destroyed at
  temperatures of 104 degrees F (40 degrees C)..

e. Avoid coffee, tea, and chocolate, which have high
  caffeine Green tea is a better alternative and has cancer
  fighting properties. Water-best to drink purified water, or
  filtered, to avoid known toxins and heavy metals in tap
  water. Distilled water is acidic, avoid it.

12. Meat protein is difficult to digest and requires a lot of
    digestive enzymes. Undigested meat remaining in the
    intestines becomes putrefied and leads to more toxic
    buildup.
13. Cancer cell walls have a tough protein covering. By
    refraining from or eating less meat it frees more enzymes
    to attack the protein walls of cancer cells and allows the
    body's killer cells to destroy the cancer cells.

14. Some supplements build up the immune system
    (IP6, Flor-ssence, Essiac, anti-oxidants, vitamins, minerals,
    EFAs etc.) to enable the bodies own killer cells to destroy
    cancer cells.. Other supplements like vitamin E are known
    to cause apoptosis, or programmed cell death, the body's
    normal method of disposing of damaged, unwanted, or
    unneeded cells.

15. Cancer is a disease of the mind, body, and spirit.
    A proactive and positive spirit will help the cancer warrior
   be a survivor. Anger, un-forgiveness and bitterness put
   the body into a stressful and acidic environment. Learn to
   have a loving and forgiving spirit. Learn to relax and enjoy
   life.

16. Cancer cells cannot thrive in an oxygenated
    environment. Exercising daily, and deep breathing help to
    get more oxygen down to the cellular level. Oxygen
    therapy is another means employed to destroy cancer
    cells.

1. No plastic containers in micro.

2. No water bottles in freezer.

3. No plastic wrap in microwave..

Johns Hopkins has recently sent this out in its newsletters. This information is being circulated at Walter Reed Army Medical Center as well. Dioxin chemicals cause cancer, especially breast cancer. Dioxins are highly poisonous to the cells of our bodies. Don't freeze your plastic bottles with water in them as this releases dioxins from the plastic. Recently, Dr Edward Fujimoto, Wellness Program Manager at Castle Hospital , was on a TV program to explain thishealth hazard. He talked about dioxins and how bad they are for us. He said that we should not be heating our food in the microwave using plastic containers. This especially applies to foods that contain fat He said that the combination of fat, high heat, and plastics releases dioxin into the food and ultimately into the cells of the body. Instead, he recommends using glass, such as Corning Ware, Pyrex or ceramic containers for heating food You get the same results, only without the dioxin. So such things as TV dinners, instant ramen and soups, etc., should be removed from the container and heated in something else. Paper isn't bad but you don't know what is in the paper. It's just safer to use tempered glass, Corning Ware, etc. He reminded us that a while ago some of the fast food restaurants moved away from the foam containers to paper The dioxin problem is one of the reasons.
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Also, he pointed out that plastic wrap, such as Saran, is just as dangerous when placed over foods to be cooked in the microwave. As the food is nuked, the high heat causes poisonous toxins to actually melt out of the plastic wrap and drip into the food. Cover food with a paper towel instead.

Happy Mothers's Day

Greetings Family,

I would like to offer blessings to all of the beautiful mother's of the world! Motherhood is such a blessing, and a gift not only to you, but to the world.The seeds that mothers bare are so important to the fabric of our communities because they seed innovation, as well as nations that have the potential to change our beautiful planet. The wombs that are placed with-in the the organic being by Creator, are the portals to the cosmic. As a result, that portal called "the womb" is able to pull the past, present, and future into the material plane because of the children that it produces.


I perceive that through the blood that is spilled by giving birth that it heals all of the blood that has been spilled onto the planet through, war, hate, and pain. Thank you mother's for your sacrifice to the world, for without you we would not exist. I am truly thankful

The Eagle's Nest With Khadijah Abdullah

Greetings Family!


Sunday night's Eagle's Nest was absolutely wonderful, and progressive building. As some of you have noticed since the Eagle's Nest's inception the mission has been to build upon the elements of creating community. When I talk about "community" I am referencing it's foundation from a deeper perspective, thus under the surface,community creation is built upon support, and the support of others. We all get some where in life due to the support of others, hence someone recognized our gifts, and or weaknesses and came to our aid, or helped open a door towards our destiny! The essence of community is not just built with individuals, it's build with the essence of "doing"/ "helping".. If you missed this wonderful show, here is the link http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theh2onetwork/2011/04/10/the-eagles-nest-with-khadijah-abdullah


The affirmation for this coming week is: "Be totality honest with myself" getting to the truth of matters. Praying for the ABILITY to be honest with oneself. What will be revealed for you??


Happy Pondering Family!

Buffalo Talk With Skuya Fasthorse From The Lakota Nation

Greetings Family,


Buffalo Talk With Skuya was wonderful as usual! She had a very special guest on Thursday evening,  Randy Bardwell  owner and, CEO of Native Threads. This is from their website:
"Native Threads products are the real thing. As one of Indian Country’s only Native-owned and operated clothing companies, Native Threads has been planting seeds and building a loyal family of customers throughout North America since 1990. Through grassroots efforts, such as powwows and direct sales, our seeds have taken root". http://www.nativethreads.com/about/
"Our designs are contemporary, yet the messages are very traditional, cultural, and conscious of the social, political and economic current trends that affect Native peoples. By combining these elements, our clothing helps give Native people clarity about who they are in this place and time. By providing constant reminders about our past, our products help bring to the surface the pride we carry inside of us"
What I love about Native Threads is that it's a company that uses the tool of clothing to preserve American Indian Culture, and heritage. In addition, they are really involved with the well-being of our Native youth.Now who could argue with that motto! In any age of existence, the youth of our world communities is so important, hence they are the individuals who will carry on ancient knowledge from the elders.Without the youth, civilization would not survive tradition, and culture, which is the glue that holds the fabric together. By the way, Check out one of their ROCKING t- shirts that Skuya Fasthorse, the host of Buffalo Talk is wearing!

Is that not a ROCKING t-shirt for the summer! For more information about Native Threads, check out their wonderful website for the latest summer gear http://www.nativethreads.com/
And check the wonderful interview with Native threads CEO http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theh2onetwork/2011/04/08/buffalo-talk-with-skuya-fasthorse-from-the-lakota-nation

Happy Shopping Family:>)

Astral Travel with Author Robert Bruce

Greetings Family,
I absolutely loved my conversation with internationally known author Robert Bruce this past week. Robert Bruce is the world's go-to-expert in the area of astral travel. He has been teaching the elements of astral travel, along with my other spiritual techniques for over 20 years. By the way, Robert is offering his world famous Atral Dynamics book for free. Just go to http://astralbob.com to download your free copy of this wonderful book. DON'T MISS OUT because this is a rare opportunity to get such a wonderful book that is literally the astral travel bible for many! In addition to downloading your free book, check out the show as well http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theh2onetwork/2011/04/02/author-robert-bruce 
and while your at it Join Robert's Video Blog! There is tons of great information there for your viewing pleasure! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXrNU6w_pDA

Happy Dreaming Family!

Metaphysical Artists Ras Terms And Safty First aka Danny King

Greetings H2O Family,
We had a wonderful show with artists Ras Terms, and Safety First this past Wednesday. If you missed the show here is the link http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theh2onetwork/2011/03/30/metaphysical-artists-ras-terms-and-safety-first-aka-danny-king
Art is such an important element of the world we live in, thus without it's existence the world would not exist in the first place. Imagination is what reality is built upon, thus it is through art/ imagination that reality manifests itself into the real! In essence, civilization past, and present was founded on the foundation of arts principals. I perceive that everyone is an artist in someway shape or form. All one has to do is pull it out from being hidden with-in the curves of the essence of darkness. Yes, I know easier said than done, BUT IT CAN BE by listening to the silence that resonates with-in you and all around you. Creation is always speaking to us all we have to do is listen. Through the essence of art we will change the fabric of the world! Checkout more of Ras Terms, and Safety firsts art work on FaceBook http://www.facebook.com/#!/terockatronic
http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=100001451834084

I hope this interview inspires you to be a creator in anyway possible! Much love family!