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Talking
Our Walk
From the
Editors
“Do
not harm the earth, she is your mother.” - Arthur Dobrin
Welcome to the Spring edition of Creations magazine. This season calls
to mind, what just may be my favorite themes: rebirth, the Feminine, moms
and of course the “mother of all mothers,” Mother Nature—the
earth/environment. Individually, being reborn (born again?), is what many
of us strive for. Certain aspects of us must first die off (winter), in
order to allow for new growth (spring) and transformation. We have included
in this issue articles that relate to each of these themes.
Before I present my usual overview, I must first mention the article that’s
not here--in case some of you are looking for it. In our previous issue
(Feb/Mar – Relationships), I had written Parental Poison, Part 1
– A Glimpse into the Nightmare of Parental Alienation. Part 2, A
Search for Sanity, written by our newest staff member John Calabrese,
had been slated for inclusion in this issue. Unfortunately, due to some
“complications,” we have been advised not to run it at this
time. And that’s unfortunate, because “A Search for Sanity”
is solution oriented – offering parents tools to deal with their
grief; among them—forgiveness. When we hold on to past hurts, anger
and resentments, we disempower ourselves. We allow our thoughts toward
others to maintain a firm grip on our psyche and on our level of happiness.
These negative thoughts produce toxins, both emotional and physical, which
only lead to our self-destruction. Forgiveness is not designed to change
yesterday, but it will most assuredly help to create a healthier today
and tomorrow. Throughout my entire life, my Mother has attempted to instill
this lesson in me. I have just recently discovered the transformative
power of forgiveness. 47 years later, I finally get it.
Now let’s get back to what you will find in this issue. The month
of April ushers in warmer weather, blossoms, birds and naturally–
thoughts of Spring Cleaning. Our Urban Shaman, Donna Henes shares a pile
of “Housecleaning” tips in her excerpt “Letting Go of All
That Does Not Serve.”
Larry Alboher, a first time Creations’ contributor, offers solutions
for healing our planet entitled, “Toward a Sacred Ecology.”
He asserts that we exist in wholeness and in relationship with the natural
world of interconnected energies (spirits). “Whatever we do to the
Earth and to others, we ultimately do to ourselves.”
Drew Rozell is another Creations’ first-timer. He debuts with “Dandy
Lions,” referring to his new perspective on the dandelion. This “wildflower”
helped him to discover that, “the tendency to pay attention to what
others think drowns out our inner knowing as to what’s really right
for us,” thus keeping us in careers, relationships, etc., that do
not really suit us.
Noted authors Ariel & Shya Kane, return to these pages with “Waking
Up From the Dream.” The Kanes share with us, how their experience
of disillusionment gave rise to their own self-realization. When one becomes
disillusioned--free of illusion and false ideas-- one sees the truth as
it is, and not as one would prefer it to be.
You may have noticed that Creations is growing. Andrea and I have now
added 12 pages since we’ve taken over. And next issue we’ll
roll out the redesigned and updated Creations Magazine. Creations is being
reborn and we can’t wait to welcome the new arrivals. We hope you
share our excitement and that you will be pleased with the results.
Well, we’ve provided the seeds and the organic soil. Now it’s
up to you to plant them (spiritual activism), encourage their growth (transformation),
and Spring into Life!
Peace and
Blessings,
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