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Greetings from the Aboriginal
peoples of Australia, formally known as Pamanyungan. By Elder Minnie Mace
May the spiritual ancestors of Turtle Island receive our fond respect, carried by the call for peace and empowered
by Divine Justice and Truth. My name is Auntie Minnie Mace, elder of the Koa peoples
of Butterfly dreaming from South West Queensland, Australia. I am very honoured to have met representatives of
' The Trail of Dreams ' as divine arrangement guided them to our land. As the members of this “Dreamteam”
explained their purpose to us we were 'Gob smacked' (awestruck) to say the least. On the family tree of Humanity, our branch is watched over and protected by Baiame, our Spirit Father, whose title,
Benewah, means 'high up' or 'over all'. On arrival from the spirit world of Marin-Djiran-Gamad, Baiame and
the spiritual ancestors were met by the Great Gods of the universe, who witnessed the placing of this land under
the hand of Baiame, that he might embody his spirit children in the flesh, that they may strengthen under the laws of cause
and effect. The spirit children, on reaching their potential, would then join those ancestors in the heavens, who had
kept watch over them whilst in their earth bodies. This is a small glimpse into the Dreamtime of our arrival here. We have
survived for over 60,000 years; due to understanding the natural order of the universe.
Culture is the outward expression of our inner spiritual growth, whether it
be individually, or collectively as a community. During the past 200 years, the harmony and peace enjoyed by our ancestors,
is being eroded by anger and hatred, which is thriving along the coastal areas. In contrast, the majority of the traditional
peoples still retain their inner peace and happiness, because they remain in harmony with nature . Anger and hatred seems
to stem from embracing the worst of the newcomer's cultural practises, which sadly include drugs and alcohol. This in
turn tends to weaken us spiritually as a people. At this time, the world appears to be afflicted by the "My
dad is bigger than your dad syndrome." All peoples must turn to nurturing their particular branch of the
family tree of humanity, thus reinforcing pride in their spiritual and cultural heritage. For at the very top of the
tree, the Supreme Father of us all, will provide all our needs, when approached in prayer.
May the Ancestors of all nations carry our prayers for peace, and ask for blessings
for those wonderfully humble and enlightened people who have laboured for years, to give birth to the concept of 'The
Trail of Dreams'. This message is dedicated to the memory of Aunty Maureen
Watson, affectionately known as Aunty Mook, who will always be loved and respected by all who knew her. She was a supremely
proud aboriginal woman and a teacher of teachers. She was awarded the inaugural United Nations Association Global
Leadership Prize for her outstanding work towards achieving cross-cultural understanding and harmony A
Prayer For The World:
Great Eternal Mother and Father, We have beheld the world with all its suffering and misery, and we
have beheld the evil which seems to triumph, for the good for the most part have surrendered to their despair and hopelessness
in a world stripped of spiritual truths. We have seen the greedy, gathering wealth unto themselves, becoming bigger
and fatter at the expense of others, we have seen the poor and needy in their despair wandering the streets. People facing life and death without knowing the
reasons why, with messed up minds, in despair turning to drugs for comfort, beautiful people with their minds ruined by a
world lacking understanding. Let those
of whom the Gods have revealed the truth, make this truth to grow, that the world may be illuminated by it, and that the children
of the future may live in happiness, in the knowledge of this truth. May the Great Gods help this world to triumph over the evil that has befallen it. News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE THE TRAIL OF DREAMS
WORLD PEACE WALK RETURNS TO U.S Morrocco (PRnine – August 14, 2008) – The Spirit of Truth Foundation announced
today the final leg of its worldwide walk for peace. The Trail of Dreams World Peace Walk-A-Long will begin in New York City
on January 21, 2009 and conclude April 21 in Atlanta, Georgia, where the foundation is headquartered. The Trail of Dreams World Peace Walk, which originated
from Atlanta in October 2005, is a three and a half year project organized by the Spirit of Truth Foundation to promote world
peace and understanding among people in communities across six continents. The activities of the Trail of Dreams World
Peace Walk and its volunteers are informed by The Spirit of Truth Foundation’s commitment to social justice, environmental
justice, and world peace through a grassroots approach.
During the course of the
walk, the Trail of Dreams team has met with local community leaders, spiritual leaders, and youth leaders to learn about important
issues affecting the communities. The three initiatives of the walk are: Peace Education; Environmental Sustainability;
and Fitness and Wellness in our communities. The team of Peace Walkers also assists communities by fostering the implementation
of conflict resolution strategies, sustainable living techniques, and healthy lifestyle choices among community members. Other
Peace Walk activities include peace education forums, interfaith ceremonies, and Artists for PEACE Sake events. In
addition to the Trail of Dreams World Peace Walk, the Spirit of Truth Foundation is currently organizing a PEACE in Action
coalition of organizations with the common goal to address international and national policies that affect youth, families
and communities. Other projects organized by the Foundation include Uprising, a theatrical production company, Beyond
the Global Divide International Young Leaders Peace Summits, and The Trail of Dreams Summer Wilderness Experience.
The Spirit of Truth Foundation is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization
established in Washington, DC, in 1991 by Audri Scott Williams, a former college dean, now visionary, author, public speaker,
and peace advocate. She has won many awards for her dedication to humanity; and Jon A, Ware, an environmental scientist, educator,
musical composer and performer. For more information on the Spirit of Truth Foundation and the Trail of Dreams World Peace
Walk, visit www.spiritoftruthfoundation.com, and www.trailofdreamsworldpeacewalk.com.
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