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stories of the magical life of the Maya
Learn about Magic, Shamanism, Supernatural Beings, Sacred Sites, Ceremony, Meditations, Food, Maya Life and Giving Back. The supernatural weaves itself through everything here, all is connected, all is alive.
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Shamanic Everyday Magic
A simple white taper candle, short and unobtrusive is standing on a plate in a tiny mountain of wax drippings. Can you imagine its calm flam
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Rio Lagartos: A Remote River & Pristine Wildlife
As we left the small jumping off town behind and wound our way into the wetlands, a feeling of both excitement and serenity washed over me.
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Abundance and The Simple Life in Leona Vicario
My Maya friend lives in the sleepy little village of Leona Vicario. Her home is simple, warm, and welcoming and abundant
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The Secret Behind the Magic You Feel in a Maya Village
There is something magical that happens when you go into the tiny villages of the Yucatan. The quiet lives of the Maya people have a...
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Seeing the Shaman
When we arrived, Don Francisco took us out into the garden behind his traditional Maya home. He is a healer, you see, and his connection...
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How to Observe Hanal Pixan: Day of the Dead Maya Style
I hope this inspires you to take time to honor and remember those who have passed on. Keep in mind that this can be ancestors you have never
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Horchata: A Bedtime Treat
This favorite drink of Mexican children is sure to become one of your favorite drinks too!
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Mayan Wedding Traditions
I just returned from the wedding of the youngest daughter of my good friend and shaman (healer/herbatero), Don Francisco. It was a 3 day...
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Maya Ruins Lost in The Jungle
I was stunned at its size and its depth. A bit nervous, I moved toward the edge, assured by the men that the ground would not give way.
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The Maya Path to Happiness
This is the core of the Maya teaching. Biix a bel is a greeting that is loosely translated as “How is your path?” Your path to where?
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A Maya Birthday Party
Have you ever been to a Maya birthday party? One of the things I love most about living on the Yucatan Peninsula and spending time with...
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Meet Francisco: A Humble Shaman
Like an enthusiastic teacher, Don Francisco captured our attention one at a time as he let us look through the stone at each other.
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Simple Life in The Jungle
This is Esteben. He was so happy to show us an egg laid by one of his chickens. He told us he gets two eggs a day, perfect for breakfast!...
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I Have Seen Your Soul
"I have seen you." The cave was amazing, as it was every time we came to see it. Thousands of stalactites hung from the ceiling and...
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The Faerie Tales are Real and They Hold the Key to Happiness
I want to talk about the connection between spiritual mysteries and happiness. While it may seem that poking around in the jungle looking...
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