Shambhala Living

In this episode I share a vision for a new future. A sustainable future where we as humans are living in balance with the Earth. A green and abundant future that supports the diversity of all life on this planet to thrive. We can be part of the solution to making this vision come to fruition. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/shambhalaliving/message

In this episode I share a message from a Hopi Indian and I explore the concept of Deep Ecology. A way of looking at the Earth and moving from a human centric to an eco centric.

Deep Ecology teaches us the current way of seeing humans as the dominant species is imbalanced and doomed for failure, deep ecology is about seeing our species as part of the web of life. This concept was resonated during a recent message I received from a Hopi Indian elder. He talked about their own ancient prophecy that this time of cleansing would come.

That only those that begin to understand the ancient ways of the Earth will find ways to live and thrive. That we can only take and take for so long. Once we remember that we are part of nature and not apart from nature that we can find the sacredness of life and begin to live in ways that support the diversity of life on this magnificent planet. 

To dive deeper into the concept of living from a Deep Ecology way join us on the journey via our next Shambhala 12 Week Food Growing Course. This journey is much more than just a food growing experience, its a way of living.

The Shambhala Prophecy talks about a time when the Earth is plunged into darkness! It is then the Shambhala Warriors emerge. Shambhala, which is a Sanskrit word meaning “place of peace” or “place of silence”, is a mythical paradise spoken of in ancient texts, including the Kalachakra Tantra and the ancient scriptures which predated Tibetan Buddhism in western Tibet. Shambhala is said to be the land of a thousand names. It has been called the Forbidden Land, the Land of White Waters, Land of Radiant Spirits, Land of Living Fire, Land of the Living Gods, and Land of Wonders, But throughout Asia, it is best known by its Sanskrit name, Shambhala, Shamballa, or Shangri-la. The legend of Shambhala is said to date back thousands of years, and references to the mythical land can be found in various ancient texts. Hindu texts such as Vishnu Purana mention Shambhala as the birthplace of Kalki, the final incarnation of Vishnu who will usher in a new Golden Age. The Prophecy of Shambhala has particular relevance in ancient mythology about the future which seems very relevant today. The Kalachakra prophesies the gradual deterioration of mankind as the ideology of materialism and consumerism spreads over the earth. As people become divided and battle amongst themselves, resources are plundered, the land is left to die and when the “barbarians” are finally about to take total charge and humanity is at the brink of total annihilation, the Shambhala Warriors emerge. It is said that this uprising is not an external battle but an uprising from within. An uprising of the heart, with not weapons of destruction but with the sharp sword of inner Discernment, held within the wise sheath of Awareness. With these tools the Shambhala Warriors begin to cultivate compassion, wisdom and love. The Shambhala Warriors are not picked or chosen, they are everyday people that choose to rise up and live in alignment guided by their inner heart compass. They bring deeper connection with the ancient ways of the Earth. A time when peace and harmony return back to the lands and the hearts of the people with a new found reverence for the spirit of nature within. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/shambhalaliving/message

This episode I share the main benefits why to start a garden and also how to first begin. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/shambhalaliving/message

This episode explores how we can navigate through the collective anxiety and return to our energy centre. There is a storm coming and changes are coming and we can respond so that we can have calmness in the middle of the storm. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/shambhalaliving/message

In this episode I share my experience after watching the documentary Fantastic Fungi that is currently available on Netflix. Directed by Louie Schwartzberg and featuring Paul Stamet. Fungi is the most foundational source of life on the planet. https://youtu.be/bxABOiay6oA --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/shambhalaliving/message

In this episode I share some of the failures and successes as we started Shambhala Farm. We lost many crops and almost got wiped out from floods taking over our crops and ducks eating thousands of plants in one night. Come along for the journey as we discovered what worked and what didn’t. As we learn from the greatest teacher of all, ‘nature’ to find, test and implement the regenerative methods that we now call the Shambhala growing method. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/shambhalaliving/message

In this episode I go on a rant about it’s to wake up and start your garden and take back control of your food, your health and your life. It’s time to start your garden. I can be your coach to get started but I need you to get started. Find out more on our blog page at www.Shambhalafarm.com.au --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/shambhalaliving/message

In this Episode I share the story of when I met my farming mentor Jim Hunt and how it change the direction of my life. I had been practicing self sufficiency and after seeing his farm for the first time I moved from Self Sufficiency to Community Sufficiency. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/shambhalaliving/message

In this episode I share the story that took me from Sydney to Shambhala and how life has our best interest in mind if only we let go of the need to control the outcome all of the time. I had a very different life planned in my mind and life had a better version that was more aligned with my hearts yearning. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/shambhalaliving/message