IN THE NEAR FUTURE
Exclusive interview with Vladimir Megre for THE EARTH Newspaper PART II.
Mr. Megre talks about his new book and answers important questions.
(Interview by Regina Jensen)
In the next issue.
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IN THE HEADLINES:
The Winds of Change - Naturally
Science, Consciousness and the Indigenous Way
by Regina Jensen, Ph. D.
This year marked the tenth time in which people in the forefront of exploring the limits - or lack of limits - of human consciousness have gathered for The International Conference on Science and Consciousness in sunny New Mexico, under the auspices of The Message Company, for a common, noble purpose: welcoming scientists, mystics and indigenous folk alike to present and compare their research and experiences under the same roof.
Thoughtful about the fact that these strange cousins, Science, Consciousness and Nature, were convening to address our collective yearning for individual and planetary healing, I was inspired to see Vladimir Megre's books represented there, because I had been deeply impressed by the amazing material the author discusses in his writings. Vladimir Megre is one of the founders of an amazing and unusual spiritual eco-movement in Russia and the author of a substantial series of books which seems to have taken his homeland by storm. Some have claimed that its heroine Anastasia, a mystic/seer/visionary, has been changing the very soul of Russia with her enchanting, life-changing philosophy and what appear to be super-human capacities.
Many of Vladimir Megre's readers would describe Anastasia rather as a phenomenon than a mere woman, having lived basically by herself, out in nature in the harsh environment of the Siberian Taiga all her life. Her philosophy delivers refreshingly new, intelligent ideas to us well-educated, demanding folks, such as the concept of nature, specifically the plant-kingdom, as a living consciousness ready to relate with us in a way that seems almost magical. She also relates with wild animals in ways which are unheard of in any tradition and has methods of producing information and even physical movement which only the most advanced representatives of a few ancient cultures have been able to demonstrate. Although science is beginning to confirm that such capacities are possible.
Known under the name of Ringing Cedars of Russia, the book-series representing her philosophy seems to have literally swept over our ailing planet Earth with people sharing these volumes and its unlikely story, mostly by word of mouth, around the world. Eleven million books have been sold world-wide to date, in twenty languages and without traditional marketing, attesting to the deep hunger for its messages. What might the reader find in those nine, soon to be ten, books? Some would say: inspiration for a tender reconnection with nature, notably the plant-kingdom, via the philosophy of this unlikely young visionary, a woman of unusual beauty, courage and other-worldly powers which are not easily described nor explained. Unusual are also her visions for humanity which include delightful and realistic blueprints for human happiness on a harmonized planet.
For instance, Vladimir Megre shares one of Anastasia's unlikely suggestions: namely a list of things to do to prepare a seed by exposing it to our own DNA and certain other elements so that the developing plant will know what to extract for us from the ground and from the environment in accordance with our personal health needs. Too novel to consider? A part of the Anastasia material communicates the same empowering message we have been given by our indigenous folk, namely nature as a loving force standing ready to relate with us humans in more conscious, supportive and personable ways, but it clearly adds even more novel ideas for a reclaiming of our organismic sanity and reconnection with nature. According to Steven Foster, author of A Field Guide to Medicinal Plants and Herbs, "Anastasia will impact a new generation of readers, like the works of Carlos Castaneda did for a previous generation - only this time through awakening the latent spiritual connection each of us has with nature. These books catapult us to an entirely new way of being on planet Earth."
Anastasia and "Vladimir," the simple first-name which has made the author and this recluse of the Taiga household words in millions of homes, reawaken in the reader a hauntingly beautiful, long-forgotten way of autonomous tribal living, still familiar to some of our traditional people. Anastasia attributes much of the profound wisdom shared in these books to the values of her ancient culture, to which she is privy by way of unbroken ancestral transmissions, along with her "ray," a visionary capacity to look at basically anything she wants to learn about, no matter the distance or time-frame. And more importantly, she seems to deeply know and respect our modern needs and predicaments.
In keeping with our indigenous philosophies, but much more specifically so, Anastasia explains that Mother Earth literally benefits from and enjoys even the single, loving touch of someone working the land by hand. In addition, she has devised a plan to help people free themselves from the fear and threat of hunger by learning to live off the land and reclaim their individual and communal health by way of a form of grazing from carefully designed plantings on what she calls Kin's Domains. (In Russia, the government has actually begun to support some of these noble efforts by extending specific land-grants.) Her suggestions feel so simple and inspiring that tens of thousands of people all over the world are scheming for ways of doing just that.
More and more people, of all colors and traditions, are experiencing increasing alienation, survival fears and ill health and are looking longingly to reconnect with nature, themselves and each other again. "All the wisdom of the Universe is included forever in each soul right from the moment it is created," says Anastasia. "...it is just that wise men slyly intellectualize for their own interests, and thereby lead people away from the most important thing." (from interview with Mr. Megre, VladimirMegre.com) The most important thing, to her, is that even today everyone can build a safe and comfortable home and live in their own paradise, connected to and guided by Divine Intelligence and Love.
Anastasia is convinced that such wholesome activities, simple as they sound, would act as multi-faceted catalysts for profound change for each individual, our communities, our society and our Mother Earth as a whole and offers stimulating ideas and guiding road-maps. Thousands of people in Russia and other parts of the world have already translated their inspiration into simple steps to a more wholesome, natural life. She even has ideas for city-dwellers. Bill Mollison, who coined the term Permaculture along with colleague David Holmgren, wrote in 1990 in that same spirit that "...the only ethical decision is to take responsibility for our own existence and that of our children," hoping that more and more individuals would learn to design their own environments and develop self-sufficiency through eco-villages which would "...reduce society's reliance on industrial systems of production and distribution that Mollison identified as fundamentally and systematically destroying the earth's ecosystems." (see: Permaculture One and Two)
"In the early days we were close to nature," said native American chief Crazy Horse, one of our beloved American Indian chiefs, "we lived by God's hand through nature and evaluated the changing winds to tell us or warn us of what was ahead. Today we are again evaluating the changing winds. May we be strong in spirit and equal to our Fathers of another day in reading the signs accurately and interpreting them wisely..." (Excerpt from: nativeamericans.com)
In one of my interviews with Mr. Megre he offered powerful words of wisdom which deeply resonated with my soul: "The whole Earth could be a Motherland for each one of its inhabitants, and Man could be caressed by everything in the Universe, but for that to happen, he would need to join together all planes of being into a single point, call it his Motherland, and create with his own self a Space of Love therein. Then all the best things of the Universe would come into contact with it firsthand - come into contact with the Space of your Motherland. You in yourself will feel the whole vast Universe through this point, and possess power unsurpassed. They will know about this on other worlds. Everything will serve you, as God, our Creator, wanted it."
All the best things of the universe, and power unsurpassed - may we be ready to inherit and willing to co-create the wonderful birthright Anastasia promises us.
by Regina B. Jensen, Ph.D.
(c) 2008 fullyalivewellnesscenter.com
Regina Jensen holds licenses as a psychotherapist, physical therapist, certifications as Master Executive Coach, and Somatic therapies with professional training and experience for ovr 35 years. She works as a consultant to the Media, as a metabolic counselor and is a co-author of a forthcoming book with Wayne Dyer and others, which is part of a best-selling series. She is a writer and independent researcher with a commitment to finding intelligent, expedient and joyful solutions for the predicaments we have co-created for each other on our Mother Planet.
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INTERNATIONAL READER'S CONFERENCE
WITH VLADIMIR MEGRE, AUTHOR OF
THE RINGING CEDARS OF RUSSIA BOOK SERIES
Dear Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Anastasia Foundation for Culture and Creative Support of the City of Vladimir along with "Ringing Cedars Ltd." announces that, from 10th of October to 17th of October 2008, it will hold an international readers' conference with the participation of Vladimir Nikolaevich Megre, author of the "Ringing Cedars of Russia" books.
The conference is planned to be held for 7 days.
PROGRAMME OF EVENTS
Day 1: 10 October 2008. Arrival, assigning accommodations, registration of arrivals, familiarization with the detailed schedule of events, familiarization with additional information and the grounds of the hotel. Viewing of a television programme on closed-circuit television entitled "Allow me to introduce myself," which talks about the participants in the conference and about villages under construction and in operation.
Day 2: 11 October 2008. Arrival, assigning accommodations, registration of arrivals, familiarization with the detailed schedule of events, collection of additional information, announcements, beginning of the operation of the internal mail service, operation of the close-circuit television system, programme "Allow me to introduce myself." Get-acquainted party.
Day 3: 12 October 2008. Meeting of Vladimir Nikolaevich Megre, the author of the "Ringing Cedars of Russia" books, with readers.
From 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. - beginning of the international conference and answers to questions from readers.
Day 4: 13 October 2008.
Presentations by scientists, economists, on the idea of creation of Kin's Domains.
Exhibit and sale of folk art products. Demonstration of individual models of clothing. Exchange of experience in the construction of kin's domains.
Day 5: 14 October 2008.
Exhibit and sale of folk art products. Demonstration of individual models of clothing. Exchange of experience in the construction of kin's domains.
Day 6: 15 October 2008.
Exhibit and sale of folk art products. Demonstration of individual models of clothing. Exchange of experience in the construction of kin's domains.
Also: "The readers who came to the conferences had a noble goal, identical for women and men. Their advantage consists in the fact that the men and women created their own image of their life and future family in their dreams. When they came together, they had a topic of conversation interesting for both." Rites of Love, Book 8, Part 2.
Day 7: 16 October 2008. Free interaction day. Amateur talent concert by the conference participants.
Day 8: 17 October 2008. Free interaction day, farewell party.
For those who wish to participate in the "Allow me to introduce myself" programme and talk about their eco-village and its residents to the participants of the conference and to clubs in various countries, we ask that, prior to 1st of September 2008, to fill out the form by the address: https://www.ringingcedarsofrussia.org/conference/allow-me-to-introduce-myself.php, or send us a short video on a DVD about your settlement, with a duration of no longer than 15 minutes (if a group presentation), to one of the addresses listed below. It is advisable to show a general view of the area and individual details of the landscape design and, of course, the people. Each member of the settlement may also be presented on in the film; the duration of each individual presentation should be no more than 3 or 4 minutes. Conference participants who do not live on a kin's domain may also send their presentation. Recommendations: film using a tripod, pay special attention to the sound, choose a house or a festival as the background for an individual shot. If problems arise in hiring a qualified video operator, you can produce a photo report, but be sure to put it on a disk with accompanying text.
The organizing committee of the conference will invite professional interpreters to Turkish, English, German and Russian for a synchronized translation of Vladimir Megre's presentation. However, we cannot guarantee that we can provide interpreters for individual personal interactions, so we suggest that groups consisting of individual settlements should select an interpreter from among their participants.
During the entire period, a mail service and information-inquiry service will be operating, through which you will be able to contact any conference participant of interest.
In the event you wish to submit your hand-made articles for exhibit, you must inform us prior to 15September 2008 by e-mail which is listed below.
The schedule of events has been considered put together by us based on financial resources. If you have any suggestions or comments that are within our means, we are prepared to listen to and discuss them.
FOR THE TRIP TO THE CONFERENCE YOU MUST:
1. You must have a passport for foreign travel whose validity should not end two months prior to your departure for Turkey (if you do not have one, you have time to obtain one at the passport office of the district where you reside). You must purchase the tour by filling out the following form: https://www.ringingcedarsofrussia.org/conference/apply-to-ringing-cedars-conference.php
2. The cost of the tour for 3 nights is $270 USD and for 7 nights is $595 USD per person. The cost includes transportation (airport-hotel-airport), insurance, and residence two person suite in a five star hotel. Three meals per day, all inclusive. Single suites and luxury suites are available for additional cost. Travel by air from the closest international airport from your location is not included. In 24 hours a qualified specialist will contact you providing full information regarding booking of tickets. You can get an idea regarding the price of air tickets by the address http://www.kayak.com of the lead tour operator.
3. Organizational fee - $120. For the payment of the organizational fee please use one of the contact addresses listed below.
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