With my intelligence and heart I vote for Life! For 2020 this means voting for the Democratic Party from City Council person to the President. I want people leading government who care about our children, families, working people, caring businesses, and a sustainable Earth. I know the Democratic party will provide such leadership, especially becauseContinue reading “Vote for Life!”
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Get Ready for Days of the Dead 2020!
Many of us love the tradition of Days of the Dead, or Días de los Muertos. For some of us, it is all the Mexican cultural activities, sights, and smells that make this a festive holiday to celebrate the lives of those who have passed. Others love it because this is the season to honorContinue reading “Get Ready for Days of the Dead 2020!”
BLM: Fight for Our Communities
When I hear “Black Lives Matter” I get angry, frustrated, and inspired. Yes, Black Lives and all Life Matters! So, what are we doing to ensure justice for all Black, Brown, and White people? I know I am going to continue fighting for our Black communities, all communities, and our Mother Earth. I am aContinue reading “BLM: Fight for Our Communities”
Radical Fireworks
Today, the 4th of July, I am sending forth the fireworks of radical love to celebrate for our Nation’s Birthday and to be in gratitude for our human ability to mature and transform. I am a Chicano elder, an indigenous person of color who, perhaps twenty-five years ago, felt too much anger to beContinue reading “Radical Fireworks”
Protest – And Protect Each Other!
Yes, step forward with our protest sign, join demonstrations, and educate our society that racism must end! In this way you honor George Floyd and all past victims of racism, and we act to prevent future deaths from this disease. The change requires our society to see people of all cultures, classes, and generations sayingContinue reading “Protest – And Protect Each Other!”
Unleash Our Dad Power!
Seven Ways for Dads to Celebrate Father’s Day This is an appeal to all Dads! Let us make this Father’s Day a time to honor fathers and self-reflect on how we can become even better Dads. Our families need increase dialogue and love, and our communities and society need greater positive change to ensure aContinue reading “Unleash Our Dad Power!”
Latino Graduates: Get Enthusiastic & Courageous
You are the first graduates of the Decade of Transformation, and I encourage you to fulfill your destiny, become your best person, and advance the change that will bring success to you, your family, and our Earth I send saludos and love to all students who graduated this year, 2020! Thank you for yourContinue reading “Latino Graduates: Get Enthusiastic & Courageous”
Healer Calls Us to Strengthen Our Relationship with Mother Earth
Vercila Chacon, Chicana maestra and healer woman has put out a call. This coming full moon, June 5th, all who care for our Mother Earth are requested to gift to our Mother an offering and a commitment. As we have entered the Decade of Transformation, it is essential that we create a real bond andContinue reading “Healer Calls Us to Strengthen Our Relationship with Mother Earth”
Live Happiness!
Happiness is smiling inside because you are living love and purpose. When you are living love you create an energy flow that makes you healthy and happy from the inside out. Living your purpose adds to your happiness because you feel more fulfilled because you are doing what you are here on MotherContinue reading “Live Happiness!”
Ways to Honor our Mothers
I was working the garden and mediating on my mom’s life. It is Mother’s Day tomorrow so I reflected on what would my Mama Tita appreciate as a gift? The thought came to mind. Mom would love to see her family sharing a meditation on prayer. Mama Tita would be delighted to see her familyContinue reading “Ways to Honor our Mothers”