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From: "Millennium Twain" <yonibluestar@...>
Subject: Re: Ten Commandments of Mother Earth
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it occurs to me that it could be very inspiring,
revealing, motivating, awakening --

to compose our own (global, sacred, whole,
feminine, balanced, nurturing, positive) lists
of 'affirmations' for our child Blue Star,
global consciousness.

perhaps beginning with a 're-writing' of the
Forty Two affirmations of Maat, and/or the
Ten of Mother Earth ...


Millennium Twain

1} I will not kill, nor bid any others to kill.

2} I will not commit adultery or rape.

3} I will not avenge myself, nor fan my rage.
I will not bring terror to the people.

4} I live in peace & nonviolence; in harmony & respect.

5} I will not assault another, nor cause them pain.
I will not cause misery for others.

6} I live to bring joy & enlightenment to myself and all others.

7} I will not harm another human, nor any animals.

8} I will not bring about the shedding of tears.

9} I will not wrong the people, nor bear them evil intent.

10} I will not steal nor take that which does not belong to me.

I will not deprive anyone of that which is rightfully theirs.

11} I will not take more than my share of food or neccessities.

12} I will not damage the fields, crops, trees or forests.

13} I live to further the integrity of all our family and ancestors.

14} I will not bear false witness, nor support false allegations.

15} I will not lie, nor speak falsely to the hurt of another.

16} I will not use fiery words, nor stir up damaging strife.
I will not deceive others, in word or action, in order to hurt them.
(I will not act guilefully).

17} I will not speak scornfully of others.

18} I will not eavesdrop on others.

19} I will not ignore the words of truth, or the lessons of nature.=20

(I will not close my ears to the truth.)

20} My body is one with the Sun, listening always to the truth.

21} I will not judge anyone hastily or harshly.

22} I will not disrespect the sacred places.

23} I will do no wrong to workers or prisoners.

24} I will not be angry without good reason.

25} I will not hinder the flow of running water.
I will do no harm to our ocean womb.

26} I will not pollute the water or the land.

27} I always ask permission of nature; guidance in all my actions.

28} I will not speak disrespectfully of our ancestors.

29} I will not despise our sacred heritage.

30} I will not plunder our spiritual or community houses.

31} I will not give to excess, nor less than is due.

32} I will not covet my neighbor's goods.

33} I will not steal from, nor disrespect, the shrines of the=20
deceased.

34} I will remember and observe the holy days.

35} I will not take food from the mouths of children.

36} I will not interfere with cultural or sacred traditions.

Every day I will give the best of myself; and grow in my=20
understanding.

37} I will not slaughter Earth's sacred animals.
I love our animal relations as my own family.

38} I will not act unconsciously, or with insolence.

39} I will not be unduly proud, nor act with arrogance.

40} I will not magnify my condition beyond what is appropriate.

41} I will not harm or pollute myself.

I will never shut off my body; ignore divine sensation and reason.

42} I will obey the just laws, and not turn against my people.


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Re: <<LastPrayer>> Ten Commandments of Mother Earth ...

"Vona Marengo" <suntigermoon@> wrote:


love this!!!!!

hugs, vona

----- Original Message -----

Subject: <<LastPrayer>> The Ten Commandments of Mother Earth


In PaganSpirit winterfire wrote:

The Ten Commandments of Mother Earth

I. Thou shalt love and honour the Earth for it blesses
thy life and governs thy survival.

II. Thou shalt keep each day sacred to the Earth and
celebrate the turning of its seasons.

III. Thou shalt not hold thyself above other living
things nor drive them to extinction.

IV. Thou shalt give thanks for thy food, to the creatures
and plants that nourish thee.

V. Thou shalt educate thy offspring for multitudes of people
are a blessing unto the Earth when we live in harmony.

VI. Thou shall not kill, nor waste Earth's riches upon
weapons of war.

VII. Thou shalt not pursue profit at the Earth's expense
but strive to restore its damaged majesty.

VIII. Thou shalt not hide from thyself or others the
consequences of thy actions upon the Earth.

IX. Thou shalt not steal from future generations by
impoverishing or poisoning the Earth.

X. Thou shalt consume material goods in moderation so all
may share the Earth's bounty.

Author Unknown

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