Spring Tssue
2012
Atabey Wisdom
Connecting to Mother Earth Magazine
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From A Mother
Woman must not accept; she must challenge.
She must not be awed by that which has been built up
around her;
she must reverence that woman in her which struggles
for expression.
~ Margaret Sanger ~
| have been a Jane of all trades and master of
none for most of my life. But the most interesting idea
has come yet.
| was once told that | couldn't do everything. Well,
| dare say that | can. | have been a seeker of the soul
and wisdom since | could remember.
It has been a beautiful reconnecting to the Earth
Mother. In the Taino Culture Atabey was the Earth
Mother, of the oeans and fertility. She was used to
bring a succesful birth to the Native Taino Women. She
has been a beautiful symbol for me from a spiritual
perspective and also a personal of my Taino Heritage.
| have taken many paths in my journey and have
only come to the realization that... “There are no right
or wrong paths. There are only paths.”
When | finally could embrace that being feminine
is to be divine there was a peace within that covered
my heart. There is divinity in every woman. That is our
connection with something so much greater than
ourselves.
The objective of this magazine is to help continue
the work of so many strong women today who fight and
strive every moment to find out who they are and what
they want.
Within these pages are stories, poems, recipes,
healing and inspiration for all women. | will continue to
keep this journey going and look forward to those who
want to share their stories and also their ideas.
May you be blessed abundantly
Erlinda Cruz aka Toa Cao
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The Glory of Ginger
Atabey The Mother Earth By; Erlinda Cruz
THE MA'OCONUCO TAINO TRIBAL NATION
The Wise Woman | Want To Be By: Yael Nechama Ortiz
Reveal Yourself by Angelique Arroyo
What is Reiki?
Sage Cleansing
Arroz Con Dulce
Fearured Writer Yael Nechama Ortiz
What | learned from Facebook
The Spring Beauty A Chippewa Legend
Blood Lodge
Tribal Spirit Belly Dance
20 Qoutes from the Dalai Lama
Alternatives to Harsh Cleaning Products by:Tara Smith
Wise Woman of Our Time Susan Weed
Creating Compost
Natural Health School
Kabbalah on Happiness
4 Noble Truths of Buddhism
The Healing Effects Meditation by: Sara Martin
Featured Art by: Yael Nechama Ortiz
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