On the Spirit Path with Keme and Robyn Keme Hawkins and Robyn Donaldson

The U.S. is going through our Pluto return. 
Death and rebirth themes Pluto is a planet of evolution and life force energy, continuing the process of life, for it to continue birth needs death; exploring shadows; a need to let go of anything that’s not working and birthing something new. Pluto is a slow moving planet so we will feel it subtly - Pluto will peak in 2022. Opportunity for a death and rebirth IF we face our shadow well. A call to action for activists, especially for white activists to face the real shadow of the USA; and the real darkness white people have had privilege to look away from and if we keep avoiding that we won’t be able to make it through the process here. A huge reckoning for this land and country whether you embrace America as it is, our souls chose this moment to be here, a big call.
On the other side of the shadow and darkness is the life force which is always coming through as we move consciously into the darkness. Allow it to move through then try to ignore or avoid the darkness which means you are also blocking the light.

Dr. Rosa Ashe-Turner continues to provide deep reparative therapy after 25-plus years in a private setting that is warm, welcoming, comfortable and safe.
She offers care to individuals, couples and families who are experiencing a wide range of emotional challenges. Dr. Ashe welcomes veterans with Tri-care coverage. 
She may work with patterns of thinking or with your deep emotions. We can include emotionally supportive hypnotherapy. Your needs set the pace.
In a therapeutic conversation, Joe says he can help you find buried tangles that dull your satisfaction and block you from making change. He will help you sort them out. Gently. Safely.
You can reach the Turners for therapy or to read their work:
https://www.godeepinside.com/
Dr. Rosa Ashe-Turner
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/rosa-ashe-turner-stone-mountain-ga/721903
Joe Turner
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/joe-turner-atlanta-ga/50166

SHOW NOTES:
Who is the Sensei of Sirius Joy?
“Sensei Christopher Witecki is a Master Astrologer and has been practicing astrology readings for over twenty-years, performing over 10k privately recorded readings. His psychic ability matched with his astrological knowledge gives a precise read on the soul.
Christopher began his practice  25 years ago, at the age of 19. Since then he has served as an online astrologer on YouTube and Facebook, producing and uploading over 17,000 public videos. Today he has expanded the astrological field with the introduction of “Step Astrology", a unique blend of numerology and astrology using the degrees of the planets.
Christopher now offers daily, personal guidance utilizing modern technology in the Sirius*JoY Personal Sensei system.” -Sirius Joy.TV
Connect with Chris at siriusjoy.com.
Chris’s Services:
Sirius•Joy
“A personalized, spiritual life-coaching service based entirely on your date of birth. Services are fully customized to your spiritual needs and delivered 7 days a week!​”
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Personal Readings
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“Sensei Christopher Witecki has been practicing astrology readings for over twenty-years. His psychic ability matched with his astrological knowledge gives you a precise read on your soul.
Standard topics in Christopher's readings include a clear understanding of your spiritual karma, your conscious strengths and challenges, and what he likes to call "The Story You Were Born to Live".  This is the story of your destiny when you were born. Everyone lives in a state of free will, but one's soul does carry a momentum and trajectory in place at birth.
You are welcome to ask any questions or have him gaze into any topic, on anyone you desire, during the session. You are hiring his spiritual expertise and his knowledge will be at your service.
Christopher is available for personal readings via Skype or phone calls. All readings are MP3 recorded and delivered approximately ten days later.
Christopher makes a perfect gift for somebody going through a change in their life. He will affirm and coach them through the process.” -SiriusJoy.Tv. HERE
Namaste Today FB Group
“Namaste Today is soul family seeking enlightenment and personal joy! Sensei Christopher Witecki hosts the group and releases weekly videos to guide and support each individual's growth.” -Namaste Today Facebook Group
 
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*There are a ton of juicy resources! Make sure to scroll down to the end!
In this episode, we’re featuring three guests and discussing the following topics.
*Our participation in the Nobel Peace Prize Forum at Augsburg College in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
*Robyn shares her story of meeting Maya Soetoro-Ng, Director of the Matsunaga Peace Institute at the University of Hawaii-Manoa, founder of Ceeds of Peace; and President Barack Obama’s sister!
*We introduce you to three Activists who discuss their journeys with peace, activism and spiritual healing.
*Our paths to studying and teaching peace with Robyn receiving the “Newcomer Mediator of the Year” Award from the Center of Conflict Resolutions Chicago and Keme receiving the “First Decade Award” from Augsburg College, her alma mater.
Featured Guests:

*Penelope Summers, M.A., Energy Therapist
Interview begins @ 16:19 sec.

*Ricardo Levins Morales, Artist and Activist  
Interview begins @ 32:19 sec.

*Andrew Williams, Executive Director of Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs (HECUA)
Interview begins @ 56:09 sec.
Our guests discuss a range of issues with us.
Women’s impact on peace The Greensboro 4, lunch counter sit-ins and the civil rights movement. Dr. Martin Luther King vs. Malcolm X Women's suffrage and black women being excluded from the movement. A white woman’s understanding of bell hooks, feminism and intersectionality. MP150 Police Review, A People’s Project Evaluating Policing   The history of police departments and its relationship to slavery and white supremacy in the U.S. How the paths to inclusivity and healing needs truth, justice and reconciliation. How art facilitates healing and builds self esteem. The paradox of Colin Kaepernick and Nike’s relationship with cheap labor in South Asia. How to live social justice. How to get involved in activism despite feelings of despair and being overwhelmed. Spirituality and activism Why compassion and love are important in activism and social justice work. Guests’ Bios:
*Penelope Summers, M.A., Energy Therapist
Penelope holds an M.A. in Writing and a dual M.A. in Peace and Conflict Studies and International Administration and Conflict Management. She’s an Energy Therapist which includes working as an Intuitive, Medium, Reiki Master and EFT Practitioner. You can find her on Instagram at @ask._penny, Twitter: @summers_p and Facebook @ Penelope Jane.  You can make an appointment with her via email at summerspenelope790@gmail.com.  She offers her services at Eclipse in Roswell on Fridays. Their number is 678-682-8624 eclipsenewage.com.
*Ricardo Levins Morales, Artist and Activist  
“Ricardo Levins Morales describes himself as a “healer and trickster organizer disguised as an artist.” He was born into the anti-colonial movement in his native Puerto Rico and was drawn into activism in Chicago when his family moved there in 1967.
He left high school early and worked in various industries, and over time began to use his art as part of his activism. This activism has included support work for the Black Panthers and Young Lords to participating in or acting in solidarity with farmers, environmental, labor, racial justice and peace movements. Increasingly he has come to see his art and organizing practices as means to address individual, collective and historical trauma.
He co-leads workshops on trauma and resilience for organizers as well as trainings on creative organizing, social justice strategy and sustainable activism, and mentors and supports young activists. His art has won numerous awards but the greatest affirmation is the uses to which is has been put by grassroots movements and communities.”
RLM Art Studio, 3260 Minnehaha Ave., Minneapolis, MN, 55406. Phone: 612-455-2242. rlmartstudio.com.
*Andrew Williams, Executive Director of Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs (HECUA)
“Andrew Williams, Executive Director (HECUA) has over 25 years of

We discuss the life and teachings of our guru, Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, also known as Amma, "the hugging saint." We talk about our own experiences with her, the importance of the guru-student relationship, the practice of burning karma and Amma's impact on our lives. We also share how you can get a sneak peak of our spiritual journey in southern India to visit Amma's home.

*Resources mentioned in the show*
Amma
About Amma
Amma's Global Community
Amma Documentary, Books and Shop
"Darshan, The Embrace"
Racing Along the Razor's Edge by Mata Amritanandamayi and
Swami Ramakrishnananda Puri
The Amma Shop 
Buy gifts, all items benefit charity!
Amma's Tour, Retreat and Dhevi Bhava information
North America Tour
Retreat Information
Dhevi Bhava
Receiving a Mantra from Amma
Amma's Home in Southern India (international HQ)
Amritapuri
Embracing the World (Amma's charities) 
Empowering Women
Education for Everyone
*Disaster Relief (Kerala Floods)
Building Homes
Care Homes for Children 
Fighting Hunger
Healthcare and Nutrition
Community Outreach 
Green Initiatives 
Public Health 
Research for a Better World 
Amma Ashrams
North America 
Africa
Asia and Pacific Islands
Australia and New Zealand
India
Europe
Latin America 
Middle East
Article: Guru and Student Relationship
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Inside this episode, we’ll discuss:
Our dream work practice  Various experts perspectives on dreamwork from Jung, Freud, Alice Ann Parker and David Fontana. How to interpret their dreams’ meanings. Teach you how to remember and recall details in dreams. Teach people how to identify archetypes, themes and symbolism in dreams. Various types of dream states and waking states. The most popular dream symbolisms and archetypes. Resources mentioned in the show:
*Youtube video: Higher Self Meditation
Articles:
*Your Brain Waves on Yoga Nidra
Apps:
Dream Moods
iDream
Dream websites:
Dream Dictionary
Dream Moods
Movies:
Inception
Inception: Explaining the Dream World
 

*Show Highlights*
Benefits of dream work
“Dreams allow us to connect with the mysterious sides of ourselves. What’s happening on a subconscious or unconscious level. It can reveal deep seated emotions or teach us about things we need to heal in our waking life.”
“I’ve always felt that Some other aspect of yourself doing work in other dimensions. Another dimension of the self.”
Dreams Schools of Thought: Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung
“Two of the biggest or most well known thinkers and students of dreams are psychologists Sigmund Freud and his friend and disciple Carl Jung. They did a lot of research on dreams with their patients and their own dreams. And I think they’d agree that dreams show another dimension of the self.”
“Freud believed that dreams- like everything- are subject to cause and effect- springing directly from some aspect of the unconscious mind. Both Freud and Jung agreed that dreams are expressions of our unconscious- that part of us that knows everything about us. It knows your blood pressure right now. It knows everything. That’s also the part we connect with in meditation. An important key to dream recall is wanting to remember.”
Remembering Dreams
“I know for me I wake up and record my dreams right away. I use to write them but now I use a voice recorder app on my phone. And I will just start talking into my phone even while I’m still half asleep or not fully awake.
I have a better chance of capturing the dream if I record it before I fully awaken. Because it does not help to use the waking rational memory functions when trying to remember dreams. When you are fully awake and try to recall a dream with waking memory it often escapes you entirely. Freud called it dream amnesia - because it is a defense mechanism of the ego to repress those details.”
“Meditation is one tool that’s excellent in helping you begin to remember your dreams. They are similar states of consciousness - dreaming and meditation. A lot of times people think meditation is an act (like sitting with your eyes closed)  but it’s actually a state of consciousness that’s why there are so many forms of meditation. Many ways or tools to help you reach that state.”
Sleeping and Waking States
“There’s no exact moment of awaking to sleeping, it’s more of a drop, fade or falling asleep. That’s where waking thoughts and visualizations gradually assume a hallucinatory or visionary aspect. This drifting from waking to sleeping is called Hypnagogia.”
“Kind of like that moment right when you are waking but you are still kind of sleep - it’s a trance like state. You can also experience dreams here as well. These are called hypnopompic dreams.”
“It is an attempt to quiet the ego, drifting from wakefulness to sleep is an attempt of the ego to take control, it’s losing its grip. This is also part of attaining a meditative state - stilling or quieting the ego. It’s kind of balancing yourself between waking and sleeping. It’s quite powerful. That’s how so many wonderful revelations can happen during meditation and we have an enormous ability to heal and transform our lives during these meditative states.”
“In yoga, through an ancient text called the “Upanishad” describes the body as