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Why Farming, Music & Spirituality HAVE to be Integrated

Blog

3 Apr

This is my first full length talk exploring spiritual and practical concepts in the context of what I am variously calling my “Farm Church”, “Food Church”, “Church Farm” or what I like even better….. (wait for it) “Modern Musical Monastery.”

As Easter week unfolded, a butterfly got caught in the greenhouse and in the process of catching it and letting it go, a memory bubbled up from when I was very young and had a butterfly collection (which my cousins flushed down the toilet). And THAT reminded me of the hundreds of hours I spent wandering the 40 acres of Mrs. O’Rourke’s land across the street from the house I grew up in. And THAT led me to reflecting and articulating why my main passions in life, Music, physical and emotional healing, local, nutritionally dense food, sustainable and regenerative farming and Spirituality HAVE to be combined and integrated in a way that serves and honors something greater than myself.

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you inspired me with your beautiful message and music

Mark, I wanted you to know how much you inspired me with your beautiful message and music. And I adored all your farm animals. You are a wonderful talent.

Christine

I totally get it, I’m with you 1000% percent!

“Holy shit balls YES!!! I totally get it, I’m with you 1000% percent! I know I came here for a reason, I have no clue what for yet, BUT I KNOW it wasn’t to be born, work and die without ever knowing!!! I’m so thankful to have met you at this stage if my life!!! I was raised without so much as a hint of religion but always felt an inclination toward spirituality, I never understood the difference. Its like the internal knowledge of what is right and just, versus doing what we are told. I have never liked rules, but always wanted to understand them in order to properly break them. We are all connected and we must be kind, loving, just and open in order to truly fulfill our destines!!! With your help I’m pretty sure I can!!! And, as with everything important in life, have a shit ton of fun along the way!!! Thanks for being you!!”

Stephanie

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