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scroll down for back issues SPRING 2009 CONTENTS ARTICLES From the Editor by Luvli Lotus - art by Brian Forrest Dance like nobody's watching; love like you've never been hurt. Sing like nobody's listening; live like it's heaven on earth. READ Finding Divine Love in all Relationships By Allura Adelson - art by Jeff Krewson Divine Love is no abstract concept. On the contrary. Divine Love is reality here and now. READ Balance Your Chakras By Giving More by Gregg Hall - art by Mary K. Weeks When people come to healing ceremonies, everyone wants to receive healing, but it is those who give the most that benefit the most. READ Versatile and Nutritious Young Coconut by Luvli Lotus Coconut water is the very stuff of Nature, biologically pure, full of natural sugars, salts, and vitamins to ward off fatigue... and is the next wave of energy drinks BUT natural ! READ Top 5 Reasons To Drink Goji Juice Every Day by Adriana Adams Often referred to as the "happy berry" or "smiling berry", the goji is said to produce a feeling of calmness, a sense of happiness and peacefulness for those who use it. READ Heaven at Our Doors By Dedoceo Habi - art by Liz Burum I noticed all the smiling faces of the ten to fifteen beautiful little children that sat and ran about, or stopped to look at me. READ Honoring the Sacred in Every Moment By Anisa Aven - art by Eric Tonks When we sip the essence of what the moment has to offer, we bypass the mental, material, physical - third dimensional bologna... READ How To Live Your Life On Purpose By Saleem Rana - art by Christopher Woods Your soul reaches out to express itself. Instead of doing what you should do, you start doing what you want to do READ
Hip-Hop Love Stories and the Construction of Socially Acceptable Urban Identities by Nat Long - art by Ashely Foreman & Dario Mohr As the movement has gained support and recognition throughout the world, love has become an increasingly common theme in Hip-Hop music and poetry. READ Green Sculpture Story article and art by Stephen Kishel This country is becoming known for its alarming and embarrassing waste of resources, and this is for the entire world to see. READ POETRY Star Nation by Carolyn Hines - art by Mary K. Weeks Embraced in the leaves
Of the Standing Trees READ Tmicw (The Land) by Carolyn Hines - art by Mary K. Weeks It took seeds to be
lovingly planted and protected
far deep beneath the cedar tree. READ Tapahteyimowin (Humility, in Cree) by Carolyn Hines - art by Mary K. Weeks under this summers moon,
how gentle everything becomes READ Comes a Day poetry & art by Tim Bulone Comes a day when they will know our hearts. READ All I've Got (Is Everything) by Celina Wigle (Celestial Concubine) - art by Eric Tonks
my own two hands
seem to weave magic just fine READ If This Is the Worst Thing That Happens To Me, I’d Be Pleased With That by Carrie Lucas - art by Dario Mohr For it is my damnation and my salvation, and without it each I would not know. READ
JANUARY 09 / FEBRUARY 09 August / September CELEBRATING ECOPRENUERS! ARTICLES From the Editor by Luvli Lotus Art by Trinh Mai Almost daily we recieve emails letting us know that we are on the right path with Divine Revolution Magazine. read more Book Cover Contest Winner: Aidana WillowRaven Her portfolio of covers and illustrations for books has grown since to include more childrenʼs books and book cover designs for novels. read more Interview with Musical Artistic Musician William B. Duvall and Snapping Turtle Interview by Luvli Lotus I realized then that I DID have a tape deck, a television and a computer. I ran out and spent my last $6 on old-school tapes... read more Benevolent Foolery by Dedoceo Habi Photography by Lindsey Meyers Ah yes, the sweet beauty of doing good for others... read more Shoe Art by Juan Mejias Inventing has come naturally to me since I was little; I'm was always looking for a faster more effective way to do everything. Hands: Morning and Evening Article and Art by Tim Bulone "High five, dude!" the young man closest to the pedestrian shouts toward him as he holds up his hand. read more Water Powered Cars - What You Should Know
By Peter Lawrence Art by Max Kaufman This technology has been available for over 90 years, but it has only become important in recent times... read more Nature’s Energy Design Bags Raise Environmental Consciousness andExpand Awareness...In Style “Each piece emanates the same natural, positive energy as the plant or flower that is represented in the image on the bag,” Plant Spirit Shamanism and Healing in the Amazon- Pt. 1 By Ross Heaven Art by Arroe Collins “Our ancestors lived like this until the Moon Man came and cut the rope they used to climb into the spirit world..." read more Doll Designer Redefines the 3R’s Her imagination and creativity is her unique contribution to protecting the environment. read more Morning Light by Dedoceo Habi Art by John Hicks His gaze slowly meanders down her still body, the morning light softly gracing her curves... read more The Feminine Oddities Take the Stage by Staci Strangle Photography by Jennifer Hart Biagiotti & Mikey Culross When you think of the term “Feminine Oddities” many things come to mind. read more Deeper Self
by Dedoceo Habi Art by Junior Mclean We stand on the brink of deciding what it is that we really want… read more POETRY I'm Not There Poetry by Tricia Baehr Art by Max Kauffman I'm off to go where nature's wild, the way it's meant to be... City of Light by Linda Kerr Art by Rebekka PierreThe phoenix rises out of the ash and rubble. read more Truly Poetry by Tricia Baehr Art by Junior Mclean
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Art by Keziah Kelsey ...unless you can walk your dreams. read more Dancing by Linda Kerr Art by Junior Mclean Life fluid dripping into soul’s vessel... read more | | AUTUMN 2009 CONTENTS ARTICLES From the Editor by Luvli Lotus- art by Joyce DiBona "The revolution has come, Shine your light like the Sun"! READ What is the Law of Attraction and How Does it Work? by Sylvia Riley - art by Brian Forrest Gratitude is the sweet song of appreciation and is synonymous with abundance. READ Interview with Gina Cloud: Author, International Speaker, and Life Coach interview by Luvli Lotus - images courtesy of ginacloud.com "I believe that beauty is not skin deep, but soul deep and spirit fed." READ The Art of Reverend Niradhara Marie images courtesy of yessy.com/niradhara It is the transcendent language of a woman's work through the power of her hands. READ 5 Simple Steps to Scrumptious Raw Organic Pecan Milk article and photography by Luvli Lotus With a few simple steps you can make tasty raw organic nut milk that is highly nutritious and full of enzymes. READ Do-It-Yourself Earthbag Building, Yes You Can! by Dr. Owen Geiger - images courtesy of earthbagbuilding.com ...it's time to investigate simpler, more affordable building methods. READ Do-It-Yourself Childbirth by Laura Shanley - images courtesy of unassistedchildbirth.com "It didn't hurt. It wasn't meant to, was it, doctor?" READ Clothes 4 the Soul by Leta Hatley - images courtesy of clothes4thesoul.etsy.com ...an eclectic styling mix of handmade contemporary, earthy, conscious, funky urban fashions... READ We Turned on When We Turned Our Television Off by Luvli Lotus - art by Andrew Ostapenko The wiser part of me knew this was the beginning of something beautiful, but the fed-up part of me was not done. READ Divine Love Making
by Judy Lacroix and Steven Lourakis - art by Andrew Ostapenko What is the body’s pure sexuality? In essence, the body is a universe unto itself. READ POETRY Beltane, Nineteen-Ninety-Something, at Farmer Brown’s by Tameca Coleman - art by Barbara Cruz Laughter improvises over music. Children play. Feet pat the floor. READ A Vow of Poverty by Nahshon Cook - art by Christopher Long where it was dark like a long silence crying out READ Inhale by Erin Dellinger - art by Antonio Guerrero ...out-turned feet standing on the everythingness of no thing. READ Little Children by Nahshon Cook - art by Shasta Nash with wide-open, generous minds READ Constellation by Erin Dellinger - art by Kendra Renzoni The constellations of my thoughts: Well-defined shoulder blades READ NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2008 JULY CONTENTS: From the Editor, July by Luvli Lotus - Art by Little Lotus This means that we begin as highly developed beings. read Unheard Of Music: An Interview With The Musicians of OUM Interview by Luvli Lotus read ...very plastic, unexpected, playful, decidedly not easy listening but hauntingly trippy. read The Shaman's Path - A Journey Into a Timeless World
by Howard G. Charing - Art by Bala Ram An underlying facet of shamanism is access to the Spirit Worlds... read Womanhood and Femininity - Is it Hard To Be A Woman or Is Pleasure A Core Part Of Being a True Woman
By Deirdre Morris - Art by Junior Mclean Joy was always meant to be part of the experience of womanhood. read Men and Fatherhood - Pregnancy and Birth
by Pauline Go - Art by Andrew Ostapenko Becoming a father is a transformation where a man comes in contact with deep emotional feelings. read Healing Seperation by Kisha Montgomery - Art by Adam Weinzapfel More and more, I am accepting that my healing is my cause... read Five Tenets Of Freedom - Take Responsibility For Your Life
by Allan Fried - Art by John Hall Freedom is directly correlated to my ability to see myself as part of a whole. read
Sensual Awareness and Sensual Meditation
by Lisa Branscomb - Art by Dean Pelliccio & Ashley Foreman Our senses provide the information by which we base all of our intuitive thoughts... read Improve Your Intuition in 7 Easy Steps
by Anne Marshall - Art by Julie Rafuse Do this for just a few weeks and you will be giving yourself excellent feedback. read Intuition and Your Child
by Julie Fisher - Art by Julie Rafuse read I challenge you to teach your children the value of listening to that inner voice. read Visualization - A Powerful Tool for Your Success
by Paul Frazer - Art by Mechelle Schloss Elite athletes, business people and leaders all use visualization to succeed. read The Hip Hop Culture Identity
by JJ Reilly - Art by Alexander Watkins Hip Hop culture is the most visible and vocal representative entity of its own identity. read Just Turned Raw - Wondering What To Eat?
by Gabrielle Gingras - Photos courtesy of From Sad to Raw Can only nuts, vegetables and fruit withstand the test of time? read The Unknown Rewards Of The Red Raspberry Leaf
by Joy Mary - Art by John Hall Yet the nutrition found in the Red Raspberry Leaf at least equals its fruit! read A History Of Natural And Organic Skin Care - How To Have A Beautiful Face!
by Sara Michelle - Art by Sara Morsey
Ancient civilizations used organic and natural sources for their beauty and skin care routines. read Got Sprouts?
by Pia Nutro - Art by Jordanka Yaretz They're not only good for you, but they taste good, too. read Revealing Itself
by Tim Bulone - Photograph by Tim Bulone As if he read my mind, he took flight and began flying in my general direction read POETRY Sister's Sorrow
Poetry by Rhea DuMont - Art by Michael Knight roots unroll, scatter
extend beyond interference read Dawn
Poetry by Linda Kerr - Art by J. Stevenson A radiant force is fueled with cosmic gold. read
D-flat Poetry by Linda Kerr - Art by Patricia Profitt As we breathe, so does the cosmos read Sea Shore Poetry by Jane Chakravarthy - Art by Ashley Foreman An eye for an eye, in the circle on the sand read When I'm Low
Poetry by Veronica Harris - Art by Ryan Hammond Child you are, as precious as a baby dove read From the Editor After just one day of using this technique my little girl told me, "Oooo it tickles when you smile at me". read more The Art of Motherhood by Laura Martin "The prospect of taking my photographs and using them socially, titillated me—pun intended!" read more Building with Nature by Kelly Hart After being in the space for awhile, most of them will say something like, "I feel so cozy here, like I am being embraced by the building!" read more The Politician and the Preacher by Dedoceo Habi ...to feel the power of the truth resonating throughout the community – it is all magnificent. read more Without a Compass by Tameca Coleman There are some people in the class with beautiful poses. Their legs stretch completely and effortlessly and their smiles face the prayer flags hanging from the ceiling. read more How to Develop Harmlessness in our World
by Carol Venable By growing in your ability to live a life that is more harmless, you contribute a more and more illuminated cell to the web of Light around the Earth. read more Look at the Black Man Now by Dedoceo Habi
As I walk the streets and interact with the community – Black and White – I’m beginning to see my Brothers walk a little bit straighter. read more Kindness Begets Kindness by Alma It took me less than 20 minutes to do this deed, and it may take a lifetime for her to forget that some stranger helped her out of kindness. read more Damballa by Tameca Coleman Fingers flicker like tongues
lapping onto soft palettes. read more Breastfeed a Toddler—Why on Earth? by Jack Newman MD, FRCPC ...breastfeeding toddlers is still common in many societies. read more Street Sign Artist by Dan Ericson, a.k.a. Dunn Dan Ericson, a.k.a. Dunn, the “Street Sign Artist”, a.k.a “the signtologist” has blessed over 130 artists, musicians, comedians, and athletes with his unique paintings of famous faces onstreet signs. read more “Conscious Music” – ask for it! by Carol Venable ...more and more conscious lyrics have broken into the mainstream. The rhythms of a global village have changed much of what we hear. read more
Raw Emotions by Angela Stokes ANGELA STOKES, author of ‘Raw Emotions’ is renowned for her remarkable PHYSICAL transformation - a 160lb weight loss with a raw food lifestyle. read more Beautiful by Nahshon Cook ...I don’t have any friends,
only brothers and sisters. read more Tulonga Itenge by Anna Itenge & DRM Editor Her vision: to help her seven year old son Tulonga overcome autism! read more On Making Miracles by Dedoceo Habi She sits there on the corner of Jackson and 14th in Oakland, offering to sell her wares to all who pass, and anyone who would glance her way. “Flea Market, flea market!” she calls out. read more
Form 2008 - Artist Independence by WE Design ...we try to prioritize and dedicate our time to projects that are important to us and will hopefully make a difference. "A" is for Apple & The Impeccable Pear by Sandra Pianin ... to get the wonderful nutritional value of an apple, you must eat one every day. read more The Mind of a 10-year Old by Dedoceo Habi “Don’t give up”, she said… “People are hearing you, you speak to them… keep at it.” read more | | September / October ARTICLES From the Editor by Luvli Lotus - art by Ellen McMahill
Our chidren and our children's children will also harvest the legacy that we conciously or unconciously plant. READ Living Our Bliss: An Introduction to Sun Food Read a sample chapter (pre-purchase your copy today) READ Ongoing Forums: Raw Vegan on a Budget READ Organic Container Gardening - Healthy Plants With A Limited Amount Of Space
by Janet Strain - video courtesy of Path to Freedom This creative type of natural gardening can be done just about anywhere... READ Animal Spirit Guides & Totems by Lisa Hoskinstarget - art by Kendra Bond ...an animal spirit who gives us insight into ourselves, a glimpse of the divine powers at work in our world... READ Why Tap Into the Feminine? by Laura A. Rubinstein - art by Junior Mclean Every woman's feminine essence is unique. READ Awakened
by Dedoceo Habi - art by Marcellous Lovelace No greater moment in the recent history of the Black America will be witnessed and shared by so many... READ Plant Spirit Shamanism and Healing in the Amazon Pt. 2 By Ross Heaven - art by Brett Hatch ...shamans, through their ingestion of the brew, communicate with the information stored in DNA. READ
Cosmic Meditation - How to Connect to the Cosmos When You Meditate
by Trevor Johnson - art by Jamie Miller cosmic meditation is a blend of old and new meditation practices. READ article and art by Jamie Miller
art comes from the heart, and the heart is the seat of the soul. READ POETRY My Name is Openheart by Jamie Miller - art by Myztico & Kim Wyatt
To see in a way I used to only remember To have my heart be available to me... READ A Lover's Prayer poerty & art by Kelly Courtney I pray to the heavens and mountains within me. READ This Life by Linda Kerr - art by by Linda Giles Blessed be the love that pours From a sacred soul into another READ Autumn's Peace by Linda Kerr - art by Bret Browne Time passes and with it each sweet memory Of days loves, longings, living. READ The Beer Run Ran Over My Heart
by Desiree Anzalone
art by Aunia Kahn a fresh breath of air, and we fall over again with the leaves... READ Petals in the Honey Jar by Claudia Molina - art by Brookelyn Morgan Ana's eyes- Like two jars of honey- READ JUNE CONTENTS: Articles From The Editor by Luvli Lotus ...a big "THANK YOU" to all 4392 visitors of Divine Revolution Magazine last month. read 7 Ways To Become A More Powerful Magnet
by Daniel Hinds - Art by Kelli Bickman The more you engage in these techniques the stronger your personal energy becomes. read Your Creativity Tool Box - How to Get Inspired by Lori Chance - Art by Boroka What you'll be doing is reigniting the ability to dream within yourself. read Healing of Hip Hop Pt 1: An Interview with Musical Artist Tehuti
Interview by Luvli Lotus I really want to meet the children that are the next wave of freedom fighters and prophets. I have one of them under my roof. read The 7 Rules For Becoming a Self-Actualized Goddess by Anita Revel - Art by Cindy Jerrell
If you can say, "Yes, I am this," to each one of these seven aspects, then congratulations -- you are indeed, a goddess. read Velvety White Choco-Berry Cheesecake A Raw Vegan recipe by Elissa (EJ) Shames Photography by Elissa (EJ) Shames You may wish to decorate the cake with edible flowers, cocoa nibs, or berries. read You Can't Spoil Someone With Too Much Loving
by Chandra Alexander - Art by Jonathan Martin Taken off the continuum, love becomes a state of being, as natural as breathing. read Experiencing your Authentic Self through Collage
by Emelisa Mudle Creativity is a gentle way of exploring you inner world and coming face-to-face with your authentic self. read
Taking The Gifts They Are Offered
By Dedoceo Habi - Art by Jennifer Allensworth & RW Ruehlen I recall the high passion that virtually over stimulated my perception... read AriDesigns Jewelry
Organic Fashion Jewelry for Men & Women by Arriel Goodwin AriDesigns Jewelry is the creation of Arriel Goodwin, an artisan/designer located in Matthews, North Carolina. read Meet the Chef by Dina Knight Chef Dina has the ability to transform simple fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds into delicious, great tasting gourmet dishes... read "The Secret" Decoded by Sandra Lane - Art by Carina Arias Quantum Physicists have now discovered that thoughts are packets of tangible energy. read Biodiesel Fuel
By David Tanguay - Art by Michael Adams Biodiesel Fuel can be produced from a variety of natural crops... read Wrap Your Baby In Bamboo By Audra Jensen - Art by Barbara Cruz What is as soft as silk, yet hard as oak? Can there really be something that has both of these qualities? read Vision by Katelyn Sack - Art by David Acevedo A muddy, blind crow
flew down today... read Peace by Jane Chakravarthy - Art by Brit Kinnard I sit on the chair on the porch of my old house creaking the wooden chair... read Daydreaming About Guavas by Kevin Grant - Art by Barbara Cruz To say she is beautiful would only undervalue her, since it is not the body that entraps me... read These Precious Things by Deborah Sack - Art by David Acevedo like a fragile flower
like the foam on my latte... read If by Ilya Gutner - Art by Andrew Rice If you want to be a poet
Listen to your words. read MAY CONTENTS: Articles From the Editor by Luvli Lotus - Art by Luvli Lotus What a beautiful, beautiful dichotomy... read Spiritual Parenting: A Journey Deep into Your Heart
By Laura Ramirez - Art by Gabrielle Cinelli If done with curiosity and wonder, parenting is one of the most fulfilling tasks you will ever undertake... read Interview with Gabrilla Ballard: Urban Angel Song Interview by Luvli Lotus "I just want to be an extension of the beauty and light that I feel when I hear music that just touches me at my core" read Interview with Art Mentor Shayna bracha Farber: Painting the Universe! Interview by Luvli Lotus "LOVE IS THE MOST POWERFUL energy IF we have balance we can create peace within ourselves and outside of ourselves" read We Think in Memories
By Dedoceo Habi - Art by Ned Macfadden & Reesa Jacobs ...there is a mystery we all must acknowledge when it comes to our thoughts and how they impact us... read Healing Across the African Diaspora by Kisha Montgomery On the ground with people on the edge of life is where I shine... read Fashion Goes Green With Eco-Friendly Style
By Vince Jackson ...today's eco-friendly fashion is hitting the runways... read Michelangelo's Child by Elizabeth Napp - Art by Dana Loberg Unplug, child. There is a world of sounds to hear, a world of paths to travel... read Flower Power by Sandra Pianin - Art by Ronald J. DeNardo Nature’s rules of attraction are harmonious... read Poetry The Pearl by Gamil Awad - Art by Gabrielle Cinelli Life is the shell producing the pearl... read Work is for Chumps by Trent Reker - Art by Jess Watson i miss new orleans
what i never knew and what i forgot... read
Counting up the seconds, I stare towards one place by Desiree Anzalone - Art by Stephanie Pyne because, humanity is everything beautiful lately... read Sacred Heart Mary Ellen Ipiotis - Art by Jordanka Yaretz From a place deep inside my core I attempt to convey delicately yet with strength... read Untitled by Lauren Taich - Art by Sonia Ivy In childlike ways, I love the earth and life... read Untitled by Lauren Taich - Art by Kelly Kehs Eclipsing moon,
Copper light shadowing behind a pine... read City of Angels
Francis Powell - Art by Viviana Puello & Art by Jane Surrena I went through a city of angels
with the trimmings of celestial delight... read Don't Call It a Comeback…
by Bobby Hilliard - Art by Alex Vega Don't call me a poet, this isn't poetry... read Scars by Christina Rojas - Art by Krista Gagelman i love you for yours - not in spite of them... read
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