Thank the Goddess

Take the floor. Use. Your. Voice.

Note: If you are happy with Trump’s current choices, you may want to ignore my writing below about the importance of protesting on April 5th and speaking up. As I’ve shared before I won’t shame you for your beliefs —

https://heatherash.substack.com/p/why-i-wont-shame-you-for-who-you

But I also won’t agree to disagree; Trump’s actions go against my own moral code and belief of what a government’s responsibility is to its people. I won’t only write about politics here, so there are plenty of others things to read about: land restoration and puppies and self-care. You are welcome to share your point of view respectfully below. This is a forum for communication and dialogue, and having hard conversations. But it is also my sacred space of expression, so no abuse or cruelty will be allowed. Also, if you want to unsubscribe from this newsletter the button is below: you don’t have to write me like someone recently did stating: “I thought I had unsubscribed to this bullshit.” Just click the unsubscribe button below.

For those of you who could use some spiritual support:

My long-time mentor Peggy Dylan and I will be hosting a free gathering to share specific tools and support to create a sense of SAFE: Spiritual • Action • Fearless • Empathy

As Peggy shares: Throughout time when darkness and fear would grip humanity, visionaries would be born. People with extraordinary vision, love and compassion who would develop concepts and practices to guide, soothe and empower.

In this webinar we explore some of their stories and teach their practices in order to bring you joy and empower you to not only survive in these times but to thrive through them and be able to be a beacon of light for others.

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For those of you that are new to Out of the Fire:

Hi! I’m a lover of fire, creativity, and darkness. This Substack was birthed out of the largest wildfire in New Mexico history — which began three years ago on April 6th with a “controlled burn” — that consumed 1/2 a million acres, devastated communities, and ate 175 acres of forest of our 180 acre wilderness retreat center.

Friends, family, and many hands and hearts are dedicated to help restore the land through planting thousands of seed balls (wildflower seeds nestled in compost and wrapped in clay), finishing building projects, and doing massive erosion control. Next week I’ll share more about our very exciting next experiment in the long process of recovery.

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Here are the top three articles to read to get acquainted…

When What You Love Destroys What You Love

Make Lemonade from the Ashes

Seedballs, Willow Wattles, and The Bear Theft Part 1

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Greetings, dear ones.

Where there is repression, greed, and harm there are beings that rise to inspire our minds, ignite our hearts, and remind us of true power.

Thank the goddess for Cory Booker.

Here are the last few moments of his record-breaking 25 hour, four minute speech on the Senate floor:

On Saturday, April 5th there will be peaceful protests across the country. If you are able, see if there is a rally near you. I’ll be traveling to Santa Fe.

Here is a list of places and ways to support if you can’t join live:

1 Day - 1+ Million Protestors - 1 List

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Witnessing History

thank you to K. Starling and We the People Dissent

Today, we witnessed history. As I write these words, Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey has yielded the floor after 25 hours and four minutes, shattering the previous record held by Strom Thurmond.

He Yields the Floor to Us

And listen, I know you may be scared. So am I. But, as Senator Booker reminded us, we cannot afford for our fear to immobilize us. It must be a catalyst for courage, for action, for strength. Though our voices might tremble, we must speak. Though our hands may shake, we must act.

Saturday, April 5 is a nationwide day of action. Across the nation in over 900 sites (view the map and list), millions of us can rise together. Will you be among them? If you are able, I hope you will.

His parting words were a call. “Let’s get in some good trouble.”

Take the floor.

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If you can, GO. If your cannot, SUPPORT.

Find information about the April 5th protests HERE.

~ excerpted from We the People Dissent

Enchanted Mystic Warrior is looking forward to her first protest on Saturday April 5th.