| A number of years ago [ 1970 ] two different groups | | | | traditions who fight wars over the ' Holy Lands'. At this |
| of people established events to celebrate an Earth | | | | point we all realize that we are all on the same planet, |
| Day. One group uses the Spring equinox, the 21st of | | | | so how can one place be Holy and others not? By |
| March. The other celebrates it's Earth Day events on | | | | modern standards this no longer makes any |
| April 22nd. So there is a bit of confusion but also a | | | | sense.One way out of this situation is to come |
| choice as to when to join with others to honor Earth | | | | together as the human race and focus our attention |
| Day.Each year there are programs and events that | | | | on healing the whole planet. Earth Day is one such |
| you can attend both locally and internationally. My wife | | | | attempt. So why not plan to attend some event or |
| and I will sometimes travel to New York City for Earth | | | | start your own Earth Day tradition in your area?Post |
| Day street fairs. These fairs are held on closed off | | | | your programs in the magazine's Calendar Of Events, |
| city blocks. They draw large crowds of people onto | | | | or go to the Earth Day Network for an international list |
| the street, and are really a great celebration. There is | | | | of groups and planned events. You can reach them at |
| food and many vendors selling a whole range of | | | | this address: is a professional shaman. He publishes a |
| products. Also, there are booths with a range of | | | | free online magazine and newsletter dealing with |
| educational and informational materials. The | | | | shamanism and holism as they apply to life and |
| environment is usually the focus of these Earth Day | | | | business. You can post your Earth Day events in the |
| fairs.As a shaman, it is my tradition to see the Earth as | | | | magazine's Calendar of Events. You will find a link to |
| a sacred space. I see it as a part of The Great | | | | the calendar on the front page of the publication. The |
| Spirit......the body of God. This is in contrast to many | | | | magazine's address is: Happy Earth Day! |