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The history of nature from the Big Bang to the present day shown graphically in a spiral with notable events annotated. Every billion years (Ga) is represented by 90 degrees of rotation of the spiral. The last 500 million years are represented in a 90-degree stretch for more detail on our recent history. Some of the events depicted are the emergence of cosmic structures (stars, galaxies, planets, clusters, and other structures), the emergence of the solar system, the Earth and the Moon, important geological events (gases in the atmosphere, great orogenies, glacial periods, etc.), emergence and evolution of living beings (first microbes, plants, animals, fungi), the evolution of hominid species and important events in human evolution. Image by Pablo Carlos Budassi, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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Learning and Honoring Our Sacred Nature

ByMichelle Y. Merrill, Ph.D. 2021-Oct-182021-Oct-18

Explore the science as we delve into this ecospiritual prayer for the sacred infra-natural. Find deep centeredness and vast expansion of our conscious connection to everything: structures within us, ancestors and all our relations throughout the biosphere, and the wider cosmos.

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Meditations on the Moon Phases
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Meditations on the Moon Phases

ByNovasutras Movement 2020-May-122021-Jan-29

We offer these meditations for well-being on Earth, at or near the times of the four main phases of the moon (about once a week, times vary). We celebrate the ever-changing moon as a reminder of the dynamic change that is essential to life, with an emphasis on global unity and loving-kindness to all beings.

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The Amazon Rainforest is one of Earth's Three Green Hearts #E3GH - Amazonas - Brazil Photo by Antonio Campoy
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Reflections on the June Solstice

ByNovasutras Movement 2019-Jun-27

Thanks and blessings for sharing agaya and ubuntu at the June 2019 Solstice. The days around each Solstice are important times to pause and reflect. Here are some questions for contemplation as we move into the new season…

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a river in Amazonia
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Join the Synchronous Global Solstice Meditation June 21st

ByNovasutras Movement 2019-Jun-192019-Jun-20

Please join our simultaneous guided meditation from 15:30-16:00 UTC on June 21st (8:30-9:00 am PDT). Links provided to our guided meditation and zoom discussion.

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Solstice Sunrise at Machu Picchu 21 June 2014
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June 2019 Solstice Celebrations

ByNovasutras Movement 2019-May-302019-Jun-14

Friday, June 21st at 15:54 UTC is the Solstice – join the global simultaneous meditation and celebrations!

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March 2019 Equinox celebrations
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March 2019 Equinox celebrations

ByNovasutras Movement 2019-Mar-172019-Mar-20

Hints to help prepare celebrations of the Equinox, including themes of balance, global unity, orientation, transition and migration. We suggest some activities for promoting awareness of agaya and ubuntu and having fun.

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Illumination of Earth by Sun on the day of winter solstice on northern hemisphere. Image by Przemyslaw "Blueshade" Idzkiewicz. A view to eastern-hemisphere showing noon in Central European time zone (ignoring DST) on the day of winter solstice (on northern hemisphere - this is summer solstice on southern hemisphere). From https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Earth-lighting-winter-solstice_EN.png#globalusage
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December Solstice Celebrations

ByNovasutras Movement 2018-Dec-102018-Dec-20

Helpful hints for preparing local celebrations of the Solstice Dec 21st, including themes of celebrating the sun, pausing for reflection, contrasts, and global unity. We suggest some activities for rejoicing in ubuntu and agaya.

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Suggestions for September Equinox celebrations
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Suggestions for September Equinox celebrations

ByNovasutras Movement 2018-Sep-082018-Sep-21

Helpful hints for preparing local celebrations of the Equinox, including themes of balance, global unity, orientation, transition and migration. We suggest some activities for promoting awareness of agaya and ubuntu and having fun.

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