Speaking the Language of Plants and Trees.

The swaying trees, rustle a language that can not help but be palpable to my consciousness. For as long as I remember, I have felt a deep relationship and connection with everything green; and have been able to tap into a low, but perceptible energy field emanating out like a cloud of mist from my emerald friends. I have always regarded plants and trees to be wise and honored friends.

My childhood was quite lonely, being the last kid in the family; and after being labeled a "weird loner" from other kids at school--up until my last year of high school. Being the last in line at home meant there just wasn't enough time often for my parents to be able to give me the one-on-one time that a child needs. So, there was often little supervision or guidance left-over for me.

So, I was alone a lot, and learned to grow up fast. One way that I adapted to that solitary life was through falling in love with nature. So, plants (and trees, especially) are like old friends and trusted confidants to me. I use to crawl up high in the tall cottonwood trees in my childhood backyard; and escape the fighting going on between my parents into the strong, stable limbs of the trees. There, (I'm not ashamed to admit) I would often talk to them, confide in them and share with them my biggest fears and dreams. So, I try to bring their energy to life through this blog and share their energy with others.

I feel their presence as one would a kitty sitting off on the periphery, taking you in your energy. My senses often pick up on a subtle but steady sound of hushed mumbling, whispering or humming from certain plants when I'm in a particularly balanced palace after a deep meditation. And, I have been known to play music for them. So, I have a deep and very real bond with all living green vegetation, and it gives me much strength and inspiration in my life. It is my hope that humans can rediscover our natural roots and embrace Mother Nature's healing, green energy. Let us heal her, so she can heal us all again. We need to protect our environment--it's the only one we have.

~The Green Man has Spoken~

The Magic of Marijuana.

The sweetly scented, vapors of marijuana are billowing through the beaming sun, pouring through the cracks between the blinds. I stand in awe of its ethereal waves, drifting along with animation, as if it exploded from the tip of a shaman's wand; eventually sinking to saturate the mind and body with its magical spell. Blessed by its sweet elixir of mystical insight into the Divine Oneness, Pure Love and Higher Consciousness, I smile. Through meditation, I exude that energy out to all life or pure existence with the wish that it will be beneficial to those plugged into that wave length. Namaste.

~The Green Man has Spoken~

Colorado Politician: "A lot" of Lawmakers Want Drug Law Reforms.

Support for legalizing marijuana at the federal level is steadily increasing in Congress, according to a Democratic representative from Colorado. "I find that a lot of members of Congress privately agree that we need to change our drug policy, they’re just still too timid or scared to come public with it," Rep. Jared Polis said in an interview with the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML). "We really have a growing group that support decriminalization at the federal level and changing the schedule of marijuana," he added. "It’s not a majority yet, but it’s growing rather than shrinking."

Green Man: The people are always ahead of the government. It's sadly ironic that politicians are scared to go public with their support for reforming drug laws because it is they who are elected to make those very decisions!! A politician's constitutional duty is to make the big decisions that are beyond the power of average citizens, so to see them cower from that role is disappointing. However, it is nice that people like Rep. Polis are out there carrying the banner in Washington D.C. and to hear that support is growing rather than shrinking--the momentum is on our side. And, I am particularly proud that Rep. Polis is a fellow Coloradan.

Still, these politicians know the truth about marijuana and they are manipulating the issue to enable re-election from the people who are still in the dark about the true nature of marijuana. They are taking advantage of people who've been lied to for years about a fairly harmless plant. These are the older folks who were shown pure propaganda films claiming smoking marijuana will make you rape and murder people!! Seriously, rent the old movie, "Reefer Madness." It's a black and white movie made years ago to scare people into seeing marijuana as bad and corrupting.

It's time that the truth set us free. Shamans have benefited and lauded marijuana's properties for eons and we're foolish to ignore their expertise in regards to this miracle plant of healing and spiritual enlightenment. Demand freedom to partake in an herb that isn't just a "drug" but very much a spiritual key and giver of knowledge. Perhaps, that is the real reason that some politicians oppose marijuana reform--they are afraid of an educated populace that will challenge their authority and corrupt policies. This is the prohibition fight of our generation and we will prevail!!

~The Green Man has Spoken~

Secret Societies: An Obsession.

Green man is obsessed and fascinated with secret societies, brotherhoods, hidden meanings, codes, rituals and any other occult learning. Yet, I do not believe in the conspiracy theories that swirl around them. on how they are planning to take over the world. A plan that nefarious and global in reach would have been leaked by some disgruntled member by now. It seems they are more interested in improving themselves through hidden knowledge and sacred rituals, and the betterment of mankind than world domination. I am interested in the knowledge, mysticism, pageantry, ritual and mystique of it all. That said, of course I would be interested in learning any occult theories for bringing about an increased, socially liberal societal structure that is modernist and open-minded in its vision.

Being an historian by education, I have great appreciation for the traditions of these organizations. I am a scholar who wants to understand the importance of these traditions. I am a man of learning who is a great admirer of the celebrated thinkers of the enlightenment, and feel that humanity should always be in a constant state of improvement through pursuing enlightened ideas in society. We should constantly be challenging ourselves to make sure that we are pursuing the light of wisdom; as well as the freedom of men and women everywhere to live as they may and do what thou wilt as Mr. Crowley said, so wisely a century ago.

I have been studying these brotherhoods and societies for years upon years and am familiar with many of them. I was raised Mormon and am thus aware of some Masonic rituals, as Joseph Smith once was a Mason. However, I found Mormonism to be toxic to my mind, so I my opinion of Freemasonry is a bit tainted. It seems too "Christian" for where my spiritual and mystical motivations lie. I am less interested in the Judeo-Christian schools of mysticism and prefer ones aligned with pagan or a non-traditional ethos; such as organizations that celebrate sexuality and free minded approaches to the world. So long as I get to wear a hooded robe and/or other regalia of a secret school of learning--Ha!! I enjoy discussing little understand, and talked about ideas--ideas that might seem radical or strange to those with a conservative minded view of the world. In short, I am interested in pursuing illumination of the mind and body.

I dig through countless documents, discussion boards, blogs and books about these secret societies and have to laugh over the some of the conspiracies thrown around about these groups. For example, the fear some conspiracy theorists have over a one world government. I am not against a "New World Order" in the sense that I think a global community where knowledge and honoring our animal instincts while always being tempered by the honed mind is welcome. The idea of one giant country sounds pretty cool, actually. The same is true with the one world currency that conspiracy theorists dread. Perhaps it would help stabilize this world that has gotten, so far from the light of intelligence and reason. I am for anything that ushers in a less primitive way of thinking about others and man's potential in this world.

So, to any secret orders out there--I'm interested in speaking with you. Contact me: jaymur@gmail.com To the rest who fear the unknown? Try opening up your mind for once, you'd be amazed at the wonderfully interesting world it will present for you. That's all for now...(Green man makes the sign of the pyramid with his two hands and then bows before publishing this post).

PHOTO: A UV ink tattoo of the "All-Seeing Eye" on the pyramid, which is a common symbol of occultists and secret orders. These type of tattoos can only be seen when placed under UV light or black light, so they'd be great for secret societies--and I'm sure some use them. However, there are some drawbacks with them; such as too much sun exposure causing them to appear visible over time.

~The Green Man has Spoken~