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Mary Plaster, M.A.
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- Duluth, MN
- United States
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A Glorious Dawn
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Be the Change
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Not Easy Bein' Green
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We Are All One
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A Sense Of Wonder
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- How did you come to discover Creation Spirituality?
- I grew up in the upper midwest, USA and Earth-based spirituality has always naturally been my worldview and reflected in my art. The theology named as Creation Spirituality (CS) by Matthew Fox found me in the lovely book Original Blessing in summer 2001.
After events of 9-1-1 I became even more obsessed with "saving the world" (from human-made ecological destruction) and have studied CS intentionally full-time since, beginning at UCS (University of CS) in Oakland, CA in January 2002. I'll receive my D.Min. from the now Wisdom University (WU) this spring during the 2010 CSC Gathering.
Returning to Minnesota after that first intensive in 2002, I discovered a progressive christian community called, "Sacred Journey" at the largest United Methodist church in Minneapolis (HAUMC) under the leadership of Rev. Sally Johnson, Steve Blom, and Bob Brinkley since 1994. The services are creation-centered and planned around the four paths. What luck!
Howard Hanger of the Jubilee Community visited S.J. many times, and in 2006 we bought Matthew Fox to the Twin Cities for several events. I immediately participated on the steering committee for CSC, Inc. at his request that June, served briefly on the Board, and have volunteered for the website and most of the annual Gatherings since.
CS has a natural "goal" in the Via Transformativa with conscious work towards wholeness, especially ecojustice. My artwork towards these ends began with my 2003 contemporary icon, "Sophia, Divine Wisdom," and my cosmic story bracelets (prints and jewelry available thru etsy on my website). More recently I created a series of larger-than-life ancestor peace activists, the "Dancing Icons," and other archetype puppets which appear at various conferences, demonstrations and parades across the country.
I have formal training from Friends of Creation Spirituality (FCS) in The Cosmic Mass (TCM) and have been lucky enough to participate with my large puppets in celebrations in several states. Also studied intensively with Joanna Macy at the Center for Interfaith Relations (CIR) in Louisville and am a regional facilitator the Work That Reconnects (WTR). Additionally have worked with Andrew Harvey's "Sacred Activism" and Starhawk's "Magickal Activism."
This adventure has been like finding a lost tribe with members around the globe, as well as right here at home in Minnesota!
My website is: www.maryplaster.com
My story, Mary and the Green Man, is published in Originally Blessed: http://www.originallyblessed.org/
- How would you briefly describe your spirituality? (Be creative! Don't worry if it only seems to make sense to you - we love the diverse and the hard-to-explain!)
- Mystic and Sacred Activist
- What is your first language?
- Visuals!
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If this is "hysterical", I say let's all get hysterical!! Thank you for sharing this. Thank you Rachel Carson.
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Thank you for the Welcome. I eventually downloaded Will Tuttle's "The World Peace Diet", but "Bread Body Spirit" seems fascinating -will definitely get a copy.
Love your page!
Eloise
If you need a reader, and any back and forth e-mailed encouragement. Let me know. I provided that service for Rosie Bishop. So, I think I would come highly recommended (but check with her first, and she can tell you about our process.) We would also phone from time to time, when she really just wanted to process her thoughts. I would love to hear from you, too. And, you, too, have been a lovely support for me, just witnessing your work in the world.
I think we are both early morning kind of gals! Praise for the morning. And all that follows from its springing forth. Keep dancing, tossing, turning, and even tho it may be for a short time . . . what a short time it is! With such marveling at YOU.
Trying to key-in as fast as I can. So, glad to follow your example in virtual space (and on the Sweet Ballroom Dance floor.
Rave On!
That monarch butterfly is just so celebrative, fun and rejoiceful. (You can use my made-up word if you wish :).)
Thanks for your affirmation! I'd have replied sooner, but I've been in bed with pneumonia for several days and am finally getting caught up with my communities. I think when I describe my spirituality words tend to get in the way so I try to use as few as possible. I especially enjoyed seeing your art. Molly
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