Livingston Tennessee Mandala Walk

        

The Mandala is an ancient and widespread spiritual symbol that has been used across various cultures and religions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity and ever Native Americans. 

Mandalas have a circular design that represents the universe and is often used as a tool for meditation, self-reflection, and achieving a state of balance and wholeness. 

In Hinduism, mandalas were used to reflect on the purpose of life and existence, while in Buddhism, they represent the transformation of suffering into joy. 

Labyrinths,  the Christian version of the mandala are found in ancient churches.  The Native Americans had their The Medicine Wheel and they were also used for their sacred spiritual practices. 

Today Mandalas are used for meditation and walking prayer, helping the seeker to free the mind and approach God by allowing the individual to use both parts of their brains simultaneously. 

The path in these mandalas lead to the center, signifying a person's soul moving toward the divine. 

So young friends, a walking prayer is a spiritual practice that combines the physical act of walking with the power of prayer. It has the potential to transform not only the life of the individual but also the communities they walk through. 

The purpose of a prayer walk is to invite the Holy Spirit to move in the hearts and lives of everyone connected to the community, bringing a sense of peace, unity, and divine guidance.

The walking prayer is a way to actively participate in God's redemptive work in the world, as the individual walks and prays, they are inviting the Holy Spirit to bring about change and renewal in the places they encounter. It is a way to experience a deeper connection with God and to intercede for others as the Spirit leads.

Visitors Welcome, Reservations Required, Love Offerings Gratefully Accepted.

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Heavenly Father, Great Spirit, Great Mystery, You call us to be in this walk of life. Thank you for sharing your nurturing and sustaining power with all of creation. Thank you for this worlds beauty and the feeling of Your presence in all of nature. 

May You Have A Blessed Day.

 

San Clemente Island Goats: A Critically Endangered Breed

San Clemente Island goats are a small, hardy breed of goat that originated on San Clemente Island, one of the Channel Islands off the coast of California. They are thought to have descended from goats that were brought to the island by Spanish settlers in the 1800s.

San Clemente Island goats are known for their unique appearance. They are typically small, with males averaging 28 inches in height and females averaging 24 inches in height. They have a tan to dark-red coat with black markings, and both sexes have horns.

San Clemente Island goats are also known for their hardiness and adaptability. They are able to thrive in a variety of climates and conditions, and they are resistant to many diseases.

However, San Clemente Island goats are also a critically endangered breed. In the early 1900s, there were an estimated 15,000 goats on San Clemente Island. However, their numbers declined due to hunting, trapping, and habitat loss. By the 1990s, there were only about 100 goats left on the island.

In recent years, there have been efforts to save the San Clemente Island goat. The Livestock Conservancy has placed the breed on its Conservation Priority List, and there are a number of breeding programs underway. However, the breed is still considered to be critically endangered, and more work needs to be done to save it.

If you are interested in helping to save the San Clemente Island goat, there are a number of things you can do. You can donate to organizations that are working to protect the breed, or you can adopt a goat. You can also educate others about the breed and its plight.