ways to support the oil spill in the gulf coast...

the oil spill in the gulf of mexico could be one of the worst man-made environmental disasters in history...and recently, i have been hearing people ask "how can i help? what can i do? the situation in the gulf of mexico is so overwhelming, and i am just one person...what can be done?"

well...below i have listed a few organizations that are on the front lines in an effort to support local groups that are working to clean up, support nature preserves and locally gathering resources and teams to help with this disaster. yes, we would all like to go there and help with this situation, but there are thousands of volunteers and organizations that need our help! and we can support them! so let's come together and share our resources with the greatest source of all...LIFE and our mother earth and ocean.

we can also offer this prayer together:

i'm sorry. please forgive me. i love you. thank you.

it is the ho'oponopono prayer of the huna tradition in hawaii...

ho'o/to bring about -

pono/correct, in perfect order -

ponopono/ attended to, connotes what is socially approved and desirable

♥

The Nature Conservancy has committed to the long-term restoration work needed in the Gulf and states along its coast, and has launched their Fund for Gulf Coast Restoration to support this effort. The Fund was set up to aid in re-establishing critical habitats such as marshes, seagrass beds, oyster reefs, and coastal wetlands. You can text the word "coast" to 50555. That'll donate $10 through your mobile phone.

go here for more info: nature conservancy

The Greater New Orleans Foundation is the community foundation serving the 13-parish region of metropolitan New Orleans.

WE DO OUR WORK BY:

Designing and leading

initiatives to improve the region.

Connecting donors to

community needs.

Identifying and supporting

great nonprofit organizations.

Strengthening civil society.

Go to the link below to find out more about this great organization:

gulf oil spill fund

WATERKEEPER ALLIANCE

Support the front lines

Waterkeepers are the voice for the Gulf Coast's waters.

The Gulf Waterkeepers are our first line of defense against the BP oil disaster. Their incredible knowledge of the marshes, wetlands, beaches and inner-coastal waters make them invaluable first responders. Their commitment makes them critical and effective community leaders. Their wealth of scientific, legal and political expertise provides answers to the questions we have about our environment. Their dedication to a full recovery of the Gulf is unmatched.

Won’t you help them protect our Gulf coast and seek the truth about this disaster? Donate to the Gulf Waterkeepers’ efforts. Stay current with the updates from the Gulf Waterkeepers on the front lines. Spread the word by sharing on Twitter and Facebook. Return often for breaking news and ways you can Save Our Gulf.

The Gulf Waterkeepers need your help. Please support them by donating, and together, we can Save Our Gulf.

save our gulf

come one...come all...a call to sacred action!!!

have you been feeling sad, angry, frustrated, overwhelmed and helpless by the result of the oil spill in the gulf of mexico? come out this sunday and join us in prayer, song, ritual, drumming and offerings of love to the ocean and all beings affected by this disaster. through this love in action we can be agents of transformation and trasmutation!

we hope to see you this sunday,

July 25th at 6pm

where rose avenue meets venice beach.

upcoming events in july!

This Saturday July 17th @ Exhale Center For Sacred Movement...Join Nianna Bray and Ena Vie as they share yoga and musical healing for a special class from 11-12:30pm. This class will be an introduction to the Core Empowerment Workshop coming July 31st. See info below:

Ena Vie will be the featured musical artist for Nianna Bray's Core Empowerment workshop at Exhale on July 31st. If you want to cultivate a deeper connection to your core, on all levels, please join us for a shakti inspired workshop. 1-4pm

Then...July 25th

In honor of the lives lost in the Oil Spill in the Gulf of Mexico, please join Laura Amazzone, Mbali Creazzo, Nicola Graydon Harris, Denise Kaufman, Ena Vie and Chani Nicholas for a powerful healing ritual at the waters, July 25th at 6 p.m. on the Venice beach at Rose. We will chant, grieve, pray, laugh, love, dance and sing the waters back to health. Inside and out. AUM!

a prayer to our mother ocean

Low rising crescent moon

Above the horizon where
The ocean meets you
Venus sits above your stoop
And I humbly bow
as I recognize your power
The oceans are burning now
The dolphins dive their last descent
Into the dark, black stench of gases surging
The whales are breeching
in the rainbow colored sea
that is not its color by nature
the waters are drowning in gallons of oilthat we pierced and now
these are our transgressions…
she is hemorrhaging...
her wounds may not be restored
for a long, long time...
and tonight, my heart is in agony over this death-
over the many deaths of the winged ones, the finned ones…
And those celestial beings…
Who came from pleiades to bring harmony
and peace to the earth
they dove into the sea from the sky
carrying eternal knowledge and ancient wisdom in their dnato awaken in us our divine expression
and now…they gasp at their last breath, they take their final plunge
into the mother that birthed us and who is now dying…
My soul clings to the edge of the moon
As she sinks into her hammock
Hanging between venus and mars
Waiting to become her full expression again


Oh Great Spirit…mysterious one…creator of all things…
Keepers of the west and the thunder beings
Keepers of the north and the elders who hold the knowledge
Keepers of the east where the sun rises and the eagle soars
Keepers of the south…the blood of the mother, the womb of our beginning
I cry out to all the people…the stones, the forests, the winged ones, the four-leggeds and those in the oceans…
To those who have walked before us, and who will walk after us…
To those seen and unseen…
I pray for assistance now…
Teach us to live more simply
to walk softly and to live in a good way…
To the Star nations, Grandfather Sun, Grandmother Moon
I give thanks to you for lighting our way in times of darkness.

Aho...all my relations!

Ena Vie's upcoming music events

Starting tonight and going through the weekend...come join us in celebrating summer in Southern California with music, yoga, good food, devotion, sound healing and inspiration! C U out there!!! love love love - ena

Tonight, July 8th,7:00pm

Euphoria Loves Rawvolution Cafe...

We will be featuring the lovely and talented

Ena Vie and broadcasting live online

beginning at 7:30pm PDT:

http://justin.tv/redlanternopenmic

We are seeking to cultivate a refined

and supportive creative environment for the arts.
Dress: Sensually Creative!
General

Admission: $5 donation, also receive a five-dollar coupon toward any purchase.
Reserved

Table Service: $25 minimum

July 9th 9pm

Join us for a night of music and singing!

With - Joey Lugassy - vocals/harmonium

special guest-Ena Vie - Vocals

Matt Pszonak - Guitar

Deepak Ramapriyan - Violin, Vocals, Guitar

Eddie Young - Cello, Bass

Jeff Andrews - Drums

Suggested Donation: 15.00

Bring a pillow!

July 10th 2-3:30pm

Special Sweet Sounds of Saturday Sadhana Streaming LIVE! Ena Vie will rock you gently with her unique and heartfelt melodies, while Chani rocks your body with her creative and inspired flow. AUM!

July 10th 8pm

4417 matilija ave sherman oaks! ca 91423

$18.00 A PERSON!!

PICK UP TO GO!! $15.00

Then we will be shine the lite on arts! RUSSELL FEINGOLD!!

bringing U A Touch of Heart Wisdom and songs - 7pm to 745pm

www.heartwisdom.com

AND ONE MORE GUEST! ENA VIE-she sings from her heart!! 8PM TO 830PM!!

www.enavie.com

July 11th 6:30-8pm

New moon solar eclipse in cancer @ Yoga Desa in Topanga Canyon

Yin Yoga with Janice Craig and special musical guests Ena Vie with Howard Lipp

www.janicecraig.com