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💌 A Love Letter to Mother Earth – On Friday the 13th
Dear Mother Earth,
Today is strange and charged —
The skies are stirred by solar winds,
The world trembles with protest and fear,
And somewhere, war drums beat again.
It’s Friday the 13th — a day that many whisper about —
but for me, it’s a day to speak my heart clearly.
I may be unhoused, but I am not without love.
I may not have walls of my own,
but I have food to eat, a place to rest my head,
and family and friends who open their hearts to me.
And that — that is everything.
While I see the world spiraling in excess —
while some indulge in opulence,
drenched in distraction and forgetting others suffer —
I feel the ache of imbalance.
But I do not let it harden me.
Instead, I offer this letter — this prayer.
🌍 I pray for peace.
Not just the silence between bombings,
but true peace — rooted in justice, in equality,
in respect for all life — human, animal, plant, and spirit.
🕊️ I pray that the fear and rage of this moment
be transmuted into love, courage, and clarity.
🔥 May this solar storm electrify our hearts,
not our weapons.
May the protest cries echo not in violence,
but in transformation.
May this “parade” of power be seen for what it is —
a distraction from truth,
unless we reclaim it, reshape it, rise above it.
💧 I pray for the water protectors, the truth tellers,
the mothers, the elders, the children,
and every single creature struggling
beneath the weight of greed.
Dear Earth,
You are sacred.
Your trees, your oceans, your skies, your bees,
your birds, your bears, your coral, your wildflowers —
they are not ours to own, but to honor.
I am grateful for every sunrise I get to witness.
For every warm cup of tea I’m offered.
For every cat who curls beside me on stormy nights.
For every meal shared.
For every kindness in this harsh world.
I may be tired.
I may be scared.
But I still believe in the power of love.
And on this wild day —
Friday the 13th,
with solar winds sweeping the sky,
and unrest shaking the ground —
I choose to root myself in love.
It's not too late to get off the Keys!!! You still have time, this morning, to get out! Please, the Keys are not safe. #FLkeys#Irmapic.twitter.com/9NYqL7PsPT
It's Prayer Time. International Vigil for Standing Rock this Sunday, October 30th. They may have broken our bones but they could not break our spirits. Short notice, but our warriors need lots of healing prayers asap. We love you all!
Wherever you are, pray on this day for all water
protectors who have been injured or imprisoned, and for the horse that
was killed by police. The world joins in prayer for HEALING for those at
Standing Rock who experienced such intense trauama on October 27th. We
also join in prayer for the men and women police who brutally harmed the
water protectors. We also pray for the pipeline workers and those who
finance them. May they all be blessed and healed and reconnected with
the earth. We pray for everyone as we know that
in the end we are one, inseparable human family. In forgiveness, hard
truth, courage and faith, we will arise from this hardship.
Donde quiera que esté, orar en este día para todos los protectores de
agua que han sido heridos o encarcelados, y para el caballo que fue
muerto por la policía. El mundo se une en oración para la curación de
los que están en la roca derecha que experimentaron tales trauama
intensa el 27 de octubre. También nos unimos en oración por los hombres y
mujeres de la policía que brutalmente perjudicados los protectores de
agua. También oramos por los trabajadores del oleoducto y quienes los
financian. Que todos sean bendecidos y sanados y vuelven a conectar con
la tierra. Oramos por todo el mundo como sabemos que al final somos uno,
inseparables familia humana. En el perdón, la dura verdad, el coraje y
la fe, vamos a surgir de esta dificultad.
Bete an diesem Tag
für alle verletzten oder inhaftierten Wasserschützer und für das Pferd,
das von der Polizei getötet wurde. Die Welt schließt sich im Gebet für
HEALING für diejenigen an Standing Rock, die solch intensive trauama am
27. Oktober erlebt haben. Wir schließen uns auch dem Gebet für die
Polizei der Männer und Frauen an, die den Wasserschutz brutal schädigt.
Wir beten auch für die Pipeline Arbeiter und diejenigen, die sie
finanzieren. Mögen sie alle gesegnet und geheilt und mit der Erde wieder
verbunden werden. Wir beten für alle, wie wir wissen, dass wir am Ende
eine untrennbare menschliche Familie sind. In Vergebung, harter
Wahrheit, Mut und Glauben werden wir aus dieser Härte entstehen.
Везде, где вы находитесь, молитесь в этот день для всех водных
протекторов, которые были ранены или заключен в тюрьму, и для лошади,
который был убит полицией. Мир вступает в молитве за исцелением для тех,
кто в Постоянном Рок, кто испытал такое интенсивное trauama 27 октября.
Мы также присоединяемся в молитве для мужчин и женщин полицейских,
которые жестоко вредил воды покровителей. Мы также молимся за рабочих
трубопроводов и тех, кто их финансирует. Пусть все они будут
благословлены и исцелял и Reconnected с землей. Мы молимся за всех, как
мы знаем, что в конце концов мы одно, неразделимы человеческой семьи. В
прощении, твердой правды, мужества и веры, мы встанем из этих
трудностей.
Où que vous soyez, prier ce jour-là pour tous les
protecteurs de l'eau qui ont été blessés ou emprisonnés, et pour le
cheval qui a été tué par la police. Le monde se joint à la prière pour
la guérison pour les personnes à Standing Rock qui ont vécu cette
trauama intense le 27 Octobre. Nous nous joignons aussi dans la prière
pour les hommes et les femmes policiers qui brutalement lésés les
protecteurs de l'eau. Nous prions aussi pour les travailleurs de
pipelines et ceux qui les financent. Que tous soient bénis et guéris et
reconnectés avec la terre. Nous prions pour tout le monde comme nous le
savons qu'à la fin nous sommes un, famille humaine inséparables. Dans le
pardon, la dure vérité, le courage et la foi, nous lèverons de ces
difficultés.
Ovunque ci si trovi, prega in questo giorno per
tutti i protettori d'acqua che sono stati feriti o imprigionati, e per
il cavallo che è stato ucciso dalla polizia. Il mondo si unisce in
preghiera per la guarigione per i soggetti a Standing Rock che hanno
sperimentato tale trauama intensa il 27 ottobre. Ci uniamo anche nella
preghiera per gli uomini e le donne della polizia che ha brutalmente
danneggiati i protettori d'acqua. Preghiamo anche per i lavoratori della
pipeline e coloro che li finanziano. Perché tutti siano benedetti e
guariti e ricollegato con la terra. Noi preghiamo per tutti, come
sappiamo che alla fine siamo uno, inseparabili famiglia umana. Nel
perdono, dura verità, il coraggio e la fede, noi derivare da questo
disagio.
Sending love and light to this Northern Ontario community. This tragic situation will spread if Canadians - especially those in Parliament do not address colonialism, climate change, poverty and disconnection of First Nations, Metis, Inuit and all indigenous people and the land they need to protect. In the meantime grassroots people are organizing and sending a truckload of love!!
In response, a group of Ottawa business women who make up the Facebook group Ladies Who Lunch put
out the call for donations. The group's founder, Catherine Landry,
launched the #MotherLove hashtag just three weeks ago, and what
has happened in that time has surprised even the veteran volunteer
coordinator.
“I started (#motherlove) because I wanted to make a change,” said
Landry, who had plenty of support from local business leaders, including
Ottawa injury lawyer Brenda Hollingsworth. “I was just tired of seeing
talk but no action was being taken, so I put it out there.”
When she asked, Landry learned the youth in the north had five specific requests.
“One was prayer, two was musical instruments, three was sports
equipment, four was messages of support and hope and five was ‘things to
keep us busy,'” said Landry, who called the project #motherlove
“because it’s the only thing that can heal a broken kid.
“You don’t need to be a mom to do this, you just have to have a really
good heart and you’ve just got to put it out there … the #motherlove tag
is really strong. Anybody can be #motherlove.”
Dr. Bert Lauwers spent seven years at the
Office of the Chief Coroner in Ontario. In 2012, he published a paper
that extensively reviewed suicide in children ages 10-19 at the First
Nation in Northern Ontario. His research sheds valuable light on what
some are calling a suicide pandemic in Indigenous communities across
Canada. Dr. Lauwers is now the Vice President of Medical at Ross Memorial Hospital.
Her mother said parents need to talk to their children more.
She also said the community sees a lot of bullying. “There is big bullying going on in town,” said Mattinas, who is a single mother of eight children
“My heart is aching and broken due to the fact that we are continuing to lose young people to suicide,” wrote Solomon in the letter dated March 8. “Our communities continue to do their best with existing available resources and efforts to reduce our unpredictable suicide pandemic, but we are struggling with and need intervention and support from Ontario and Canada. I am sure that you notice that the suicide disease is reaching unprecedented levels…this is a national pandemic and we need immediate action from all levels of government.
A group of walkers from Attawapiskat, Kashechewan and Fort Albany First
Nation went on a healing walk last week in response to the suicide
crisis gripping their communities. Screen grab from video by Jackie
Hookimaw.
Just had a chat with the Economic Development Officer of the
Attawapiskat First Nation; who also happens to be the Manager of the
Attawapiskat Development Corporation in charge of all telecommunication
for the Nation.
I asked him how I and all of those involved in the #motherloveattawapiskat project could help his community both in the short term and in the long term. He was so grateful for my call.
He said that in the short term, anything to help keep the kids and
teenagers keep busy before and after school would be great. He listed
items like:
-Baseball bats, gloves and balls
-All types of balls and pumps to keep them inflated
-Skates
-Bikes
-Needlework supplies including beads
-Boardgames
-All types of school supplies
-Funding to setup after school programs, outdoor programs and healing circles
As for the long term, he asked that we keep sending our
parliamentarians letters urging them to work with them in finding a
sustainable longterm plan for their community.
Since he is the man in charge of telecommunications, he asked if it was okay to put ad on television tonight about my call and #motherlove; I said absolutely!
We will keep in touch and he very much looks forward to receiving
Kindness Cards and Letters. He promises to distribute them first in the
schools and then to the population at large.
Please send cards and letters to:
Attawapiskat First Nation, Attn: Mr Kebokee, Box 248, Attawapiskat, ON. P0L1A0
If you wish to send a letter to our parliamentarians, below are a few
good contacts and addresses. Otherwise please refer to List of
Parliamentarians at: http://www.parl.gc.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members
Charlie Angus, NDP MP Timmins-James Bay
Constituency Office Address:
202-60 Wilson Avenue, Timmins Ontario P4N 2S7
Tel: 705-268-6464, Fax: 705-268-6460
The Honourable Jane Philpott - Minister of Health Canada
Constituency Office Address:
6060 Main Street, Stouffville, Ontario, L4A 1B8
Telephone: 905-640-1125 Fax: 905-640-1184C
The Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Indigenous Affairs and Northern Development
Constituency Office:
650 Yonge Street, Suite 103, Toronto, Ontario, M4T 2A2
Telephone: 416-952-3990, Fax: 416-952-3995
The inspiration for this entire project came from the love that Creegirl Kicknosway has for her son THELAND .The bond they have and the love they share = #MOTHERLOVE Thank you both for everything.
RIP
Sheridan - I send love and light to everyone who loved her. I am so
sorry she hurt so badly and felt so lost. Shame on Canada for failing her. Let's not fail
anymore beautiful souls.
Sheridan Hookimaw, 13, was found dead outdoors in October. Her death was determined to be a suicide. Family
The
Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement
after learning of a number of terrorist attacks in Brussels, Belgium:
“I am outraged and deeply saddened by the news that so many have been
killed and injured in terrorist attacks targeting the people of
Brussels, Belgium.
“Sophie and I join all Canadians in extending our deepest condolences
to the families and friends of those killed. We also hope for a fast
recovery to all those who have been injured.
“Canada stands by Belgium in this difficult time and has offered all
possible assistance. We will continue to work closely with our allies
and the international community to help fight and prevent terrorism here
and abroad, and to bring to justice those who are responsible for
planning and carrying out these senseless acts.
“Canadians mourn the loss of so many innocent victims. Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Belgium.
“Canadian citizens in Brussels requiring emergency consular
assistance should contact the Embassy of Canada in Brussels at 32 (2)
741-0611 or call Global Affairs Canada’s 24/7 Emergency Watch and
Response Centre collect at +1 613 996 8885 or at +1 800 387 3124. An
email can also be sent to sos@international.gc.ca.
“Friends and relatives in Canada of Canadian citizens known to be in
the area can contact Global Affairs Canada’s 24/7 Emergency Watch and
Response Centre by calling 613-996-8885 or 1-800-387-3124, or by sending
an email to sos@international.gc.ca.”
- See more at:
http://pm.gc.ca/eng/news/2016/03/22/statement-prime-minister-canada-terrorist-attacks-brussels-belgium#sthash.3iFpnu0g.dpuf
I love these ladies. Listening to them speak and reading about them, they are powerful souls to be reckoned with. I have huge respect for both but so much for Margaret, she has really been so much.
But Sophie to has had a full plate. Together they make such a strong foundation for Justin to draw from.
I thought that before the election. For him to have grown up, dealing with the mental health issues faced by his mom, by the whole family, could only make him more empathetic.
He is the supporting force we need in this country, he can turn the way we treat people with mental health issues around. Let's pray the money goes where it's needed most.
My suggestions:
More gardens, composting, popbottle greenhouses, green walls,
Shelters- How to build- sustainable- off the grid, cob houses,
Enough Food (Re:garden)
Edible Schoolyards
Food Forests
Solar
Art- lots of art
Apothecary
Teach children how to build and survive with out electricity, so they have the resources should
they need it. In process teach them how to live without fossil fuels.
Grounding-Health-Exercise-Yoga, Mediation, Nature
Canada has huge opportunities here and I am looking forward to the change.
Onwards ladies, Onwards Justin. Let's help the people who really need it and heal them and Canada at the same time.
Well World, take a look, we have some great kind wise souls in powerful positions to make change in the country. Listen to these two lovely women speak. Together they will have great influence and that makes me happy and hopeful. I love that Sophie speaks 3 languages (Wikipedia) Grégoire is fluent in French, English, and Spanish.
One-on-one with Sophie Gregoire-Trudeau
In this CTV News exclusive, Sophie Gregoire-Trudeau discusses with CTV Question Period the changes her family will face if Justin Trudeau wins, but emphasizes ‘within, we’ll stay who we are.’ Full Election 2015 coverage here: www.ctvnews.ca/election
Posted by CTV News on Sunday, October 18, 2015
One-on-one with Margaret Trudeau
'Pierre raised his sons to serve.'Margaret Trudeau sits down for a one-on-one interview with Craig Oliver to discuss her son's victory, saying he took on the campaign with such passion.
Posted by CTV News on Monday, October 19, 2015
We need lots more dancing- it's good for the soul!
And check this out!! (Just found it on Fb, I think it's real!!)Very cool Justin! I'm impressed!
I haven't watched much video, I have just read somethings. I don't want to see it. It's so disturbing.
My heart goes out to all those people. So so sad to hear about the little boy. On yahoo it said his mom and sister were also injured. They were waiting for the dad. I can't imagine. I'm still shaking my head trying to grasp it. I pray they will all be okay.
I hope they get the help they will need to recover.
Saw a few things on twitter that give me hope on such an awful day. .
They say wonderful acts kindness and generousity are happening. In response to the the fear and sadness, people have opened their hearts and homes to total strangers offering dinner, a bed, a shower.
Well it's been an amazing year 2012. I can't begin to tell you all the wonderful things that happened.
I guess part of life is enduring difficult times so that when the good times come they are so rich and wonderful it fills every fibre of your soul with gratefulness.
I am truly so GRATEFUL for this year. It wasn't a easy start, we definitely had a rough start filled with lots of potholes, bumps and hills to climb. But climb we did and Viola it turned out to good for words.
I'm not a word girl, anyways. I am a photographer, a videographer, a painter, an artist...I speak thru art. Words are art too, it's not my strongest quality though but I want to say a few words here ...
This year I learned to paint and very well I must say. While I haven't painted at all in these last few months I have a wonderful collection of photos to inspire me when I start again. Which I pray and project and believe will be very soon. I pray, project and believe in my heart and soul that my art will open many doors for me this coming year.
I created so many videos and websites lately and helped alot of people. That filled my heart with happiness. Giving and sharing! I love social media for that. If there is one thing I really learned and experienced this year was is that if you help the people, the people will help you.
My child and I grew together and experienced the most amazing things this year. We went thru tough times but they have been smoothed out, blurred and erased from our memories by the beautiful positive healthy happy loved filled experiences of the last few months here in Mexico.
We truly love it here and our dream is to live here.
We were blessed with really amazing positive people coming into our lives. One special person was the teacher Angel had when I had to put Angel into public school for bit. She was truly amazing and I am so so blessed we got her. She did yoga with the kids, how cool is that?
I was blessed with an amazing teacher too, Ron Hedrick, who taught me how to paint oils. A gift I am so truely and deeply grateful for.
I am grateful for the generousity of others, for their time, their patience, the sharing of their skills, their kindness, their understanding, their believing in me and their love.
We know that life won't always be easy, it never is, but we are learning to roll, bounce and fly instead of falling and being crushed by the negative influences that bombard us and try to oppress us. A big part of that is escaping the city life and living a simpler life, filled with family and love and nature.
We pray that whatever difficulties you are experiencing that they vanish with the New Year.
We wish you a year full of peace, great health, creativity, happiness, enlightenment & miracles.
6.3 quake rocks New Zealand city; at least 65 are dead
Widespread damage seen as Christchurch gets second big hit in 5 months http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/41709359/
Sending prayers and an Angel! We are so sorry! We're praying for you!
