From Elena Tonetti-Vladimirova  at ‘Birth Into Being’  January 2013 Newsletter 

What will we look like when we are healed, shifted, conscious, upgraded, re-coded, re-patterned, etc…? What if we are, already? What is it supposed to feel like? Sometimes we are so focused on our desire for healing that may be we miss a point after which we are simply ‘done’? What if we are no longer ‘damaged goods’, but simply encounter life’s normal challenges and weather turbulence? And what we feel is not our ancestral pain and grief but only a memory and habit of it, – phantom pain… And all that’s left for us to do is to realize it and be kind to ourselves…

I envision us: healed, sane and compassionate… I think, the new being of this new era is transcending the limitations of archetypes and astrological signs, – we are no longer bound by our imprints, but free to explore the full spectrum of experiences, remembering that we have the remote control. I can express myself as Mother Teresa, Peter Pan and a Babylonian whore all in one day, responding to the call of circumstances, if I choose to answer the call.
I LIKE THAT!!! I am no longer obligated to live as Taurus, Leo rising,- I have the freedom to embrace and embody any archetypal energy that serves my Soul’s agenda and my Spirit’s purpose!

I am in awe and gratitude that I lived to this day to experience this degree of freedom, in spite of the numerous close calls and virtual improbability of surviving…

I feel it’s time for us to create new types of Social Spirituality, in stead of Social Security, with new traditions and rituals. The Earth shifted. We shifted. Even if sometimes it doesn’t feel like it, it doesn’t make it not so. We stepped into an uncharted territory. Out-dated traditions can no longer sustain our growth spurt. I’m all for keeping those traditions that are beautiful and respectful to our bodies and our emotional needs of intimate direct connection with the Source from which we came. I am no longer interested in those traditions which belittle us, are harmful for our intelligence and life-threatening. Unfortunately, that constitutes the majority of them around the world…I think, true spirituality is in our humanness: in those fleeting moments of happiness that remain with us for the rest of our lives, in our daily  zest for Life, in acute, overwhelming sense of Gratitude, in our ability to deny misery and pessimism, in spite of everything that happens around us, in not giving into despair; – it’s in relief of recovery after an illness, in deep satisfaction of overcoming insurmountable obstacles, but most of all, in our ability to love and respect one another. Spirituality, in my understanding is a deeply emotional, intimate experience.

Beautiful rituals and complex religious practices have their place, of course! They are very entertaining and provide a vital sense of community, which is of utmost importance. But I could never count on them being my sole spiritual life-line. All of my most profound spiritual experiences happened in solitude or in a deep communion with my partner. If a ritual is too complex, it can destruct us from our actual experience, keeping the mind busy on the many details, on ‘doing it right’…

 In the previous era, if we were locked in one archetype, it left us oblivious to the possibilities that the other archetypes offered. For example, if a woman is a Peter Pan in essence (note: the roles are not gender specific: ‘Peter’ can be a Female and ‘Mother’ can be Male) – she is put on Earth to play and celebrate and be carefree playmate and hold the frequency of Joy and Laughter, She is phenomenally dedicated to her job description and I take my hat off – this is what I want to do when I grow up But then again, it was not a good idea for her to have a child – responsibility was not her strength!

If she was locked in a ‘Mother’ archetype, she was bound to disown her sexuality, her creativity that was not related to home making, her very right to have a life of her own. And those on the ‘Mother’ Archetypal Journey, were extremely incompatible and uncomfortable with ‘Peter Pans’, feeling cheated. On the grand scheme of things, it’s a perfect match: one wants to play, another wants to Mother. But in reality, they could rarely accomplish something together effectively, because both were bound to their roles. Did anybody remember feeling ‘why am I doing all the work, but others getting to benefit from it?’ Resentment never was the basis of success.But it feels like the veil has been lifted, – we are now learning to get out of the solid frames of traditional archetypes, we are no longer interested in staying pinned to our specific roles! Mothers want to play, too! To feel, sexy, appreciated and supported and Peter Pans need to learn to expand their fare share of responsibilities, Earthly skills and grounded activities. Because without it, their amazing creative potential remains untapped, they don’t get to share it fully with people, which contradicts their Spirit’s purpose for embodiment.

 So, this is what I mean by our human-kind becoming sane and compassionate – being able to work and play together, whole-heartedly, from the place of mutual appreciation, to the benefit of all. We are learning cooperation. There were many attempts before, but it’s the first time in the recorded history that the stars and the Planet and the humans on it are aligned for this experience. Let’s have it!

(Remembered; for its time has come)

It has no membership, save those who know they belong.

It has no rivals because it is non competitive.

It has no ambition – it seeks only to serve.

It knows no boundaries, for nationalisms are unloving.

It is not of itself because it seeks to enrich all groups and religions.

It acknowledges all great teachers of all the ages who have shown the truth of love.

Those who participate, practice the truth of love in all their being.

There is no walk of life or nationality that is a barrier.

Those who are, know.

It seeks not to teach, but to be, and by being, enriched.

It recognizes that the way we are may be the way of those around us because we are that way.

It recognizes the whole planet as a being of which we are a part.

It recognizes that the time has come for the supreme transmutation, the ultimate alchemical act of conscious change of the ego in to a voluntary return to the whole.

It does not proclaim itself with a loud voice, but in the subtle realms of loving.

It salutes all those in the past who have blazoned the path, but have paid the price.

It admits no hierarchy or structure, for no one is greater than another.

Its members shall know each other by their deeds and being, and by their eyes and by no other outward sign, save the fraternal embrace.

Each one will dedicate their life to the silent loving of their neighbour and environment, and the planet, will carry out their task, however exalted or humble.

It recognizes the supremacy of the great idea, which may only be accomplished if the human race practices the supremacy of love.

It has no reward to offer, either here or in the hereafter, save that of the ineffable joy of being and loving.

Each shall seek to advance the cause of understanding, doing good by stealth and teaching only by example.

They shall heal their neighbour, their community, our planet and living beings in whatever form they take.

They shall know no fear and feel no shame and their witness shall prevail over all odds.

It has no secret, no Arcanum (mystery), no initiation, save that of true understanding of the power of love and that, if we want it to be so, the world will change, but only if we change.

All who belong, belong; they belong to the Church of Love.

This New Moon, just one day after 12/12/12 is offering a great energetic opportunity for many shifts to happen.  The important part is that 12/21/12 is right around the corner, with the winter solstice at 1° Capricorn, and itself a dynamic of where we will be finding ourselves in the months to come.  The number 12 brings us to a level of completion in a cycle.  This really is a new beginning of a major sort.

Sagittarius is a fire sign, it’s symbol is The Archer, it’s transpersonal symbol is The Initiator.  Some of the qualities representing Sagittarius are: Momentum, Integration, Imagination, Personal Freedom, The Defined Journey and Optimism.  The Sun and Moon are at  21° Sagittarius, with the Asteroid Juno at 28°, exactly over Galactic Center.  This is a powerful energy to embrace, we also have the dwarf planet Ceres exactly opposite at 28° Gemini, bringing about the integration and balance of the masculine and feminine, and also the relationship between humankind are the natural world around us.

The Solstice will also be over the GC, which continues the shift, and the understanding that 2013 will be how we begin to trust what our collective true potential will be.  It’s a new way of looking at our lives, our world, and our future, with both excitement and enthusiasm.

Be open, be confident, and assured, you are a contributor, and as such, offer your gifts to everyone, with a trust in your own bigger picture.

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December 22, 2012
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Our hearts and prayers goes out to Newtown, CT  – 20 beautiful children, their teachers, principal, school staff members and to the families of these victims in this time of need.

We also pray for the First Responders who showed extraordinary courage in the wake of such an unimaginable tragedy.

And we thank the teachers and school administrators who told the children to “find a buddy and hold hands” and then guided them to safety.

We cannot even begin to imagine the hurt and grief that is being felt by all in Newtown.  During this Holiday Season we keep the entire town of Newtown close to our hearts and forever in our prayers.

On 12-12-12, The Center For Sacred Studies will hold an event at the Guerneville Center that uses the magic of cultural expressions and healing sounds to connect people and co-create an unforgettable experience.

Culture and music that connects and heals people goes beyond mere entertainment and reveals the true mission of the artist – to convey a sense of wholeness and wonder, to express that which is beyond words and to give access to the worlds of energies, emotions and spirituality. This is where true consolation can occur, wounds and broken hearts can be healed and the spirit revived. A person that reconnects with her or his own energy and spirit, also reconnects with the world.

The day’s events will include the unveiling of a new visionary painting created at the Center in November by the artist Minouche,  with the intention of healing the children of the world.  Minouche created the painting “Peace Makers” in honor of the International Council of Thirteen Indigenous Grandmothers.

Join The Center For Sacred Studies at the Guerneville Center, or from wherever you are on 12-12-12. Take a moment to appreciate the interconnectedness of us all – take a breath, light a candle, send gratitude and blessings to all sentient beings.

You can even organize your own event on 12-12-12, using the tools and tips on this website.

December 12, 2012 ~ 6:00- 8: 00 pm
Place: Center for Sacred Studies, 13550 Church St., Guerneville, California

Click here for more information:
http://www.celebrate121212.org/events/culture-that-heals-and-revives-the-human-spirit/

The Center For Sacred Studies is a non-profit organization dedicated to sustaining indigenous ways of life through cross-cultural spiritual practices, ministry and education, and a commitment to peace and unity for all peoples. CSS activities include providing prayer services, ceremonies, and a variety of gatherings for worship according to various traditions. The purpose of these offerings is to invite individuals, families, and communities to develop devotion, and to strengthen their relationship to the Divine.