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~

The Horny God Cernnunos; Sex in Nature.

(The Horned God Cernunnos)

I'm not normally the nudist type but when we go backpacking, some 30 miles away from humanity in all directions, I immensely enjoy walking around the woods skyclad. It is a thrilling experience to feel leaves upon the skin (making sure to avoid the poisonous ones) of my naked body; to feel the natural breeze off a lake (the breath of the goddess) caress my naked bits is breath-taking and something very humanizing. It's like a long-lost memory of the kind of freedom that my species hasn't known since early man and womankind. Allowing ourselves to be naked in our natural habitat is natural--our natural state; worth celebrating and honoring in ceremonies.

Once, while I was all alone in a forest, a few years back, during a backpacking trip I masturbated amidst a grove of pine trees after a rainfall. The earthly smell of wet dirt and pine filled the air. That musty scent really brought out my primal, sensual animal. It was highly arousing to be naked in the forest like my ancestors--Cernnunos, the horned one. I think the sensuality came as I brought the sounds, smells and sights of nature into my sexual experience.

Including walking through leafy, forest paths with an erection to find my sacred spot. My hardness parted the soft leaves like a royal scepter, which was thrilling and sacred for me. The sacredness is taking back the noble erection from the shame men have had to endure from society; telling them the penis is something to hide--and laugh at from discomfort with the imposing protrusion of it's proud, natural form. The double-standard we've had to endure of movies celebrating boobs and the naked female form but hiding the man in the background; as well as not showing his penis. Why is the penis something to hide?!! Are we ashamed of it?!! That is so sad.

The scents of the flowers, emitting the intoxicating sensuality of the goddess aroused inside me a celebration of all things feminine in my head. In that moment, I wanted to make sacred love with all of Earth's blessed women. I was at love, with both the natural world in that moment and the female energy; not just the beautiful form but from the nurturing, caring and warmness of our Queens. As I lay back upon the reclining, smooth logs, I was at the height of sexual, sensual and spiritual arousal; the orgasm that ensued was basking in the power of those three givers of love. It was an experience that blew my mind, warmed my heart and rejuvenating my self-esteem; as well as rejuvenating my relationship with nature.

I want to do this again sometime but with a ceremony planned around self-pleasure communing. In it I plan to take on the form of the Horned God Cernunnos, who is the Celtic god of nature and male fertility (thus, the name of my post calling him the, "horny god" instead of horned god). I want to bathe in a near-by creak to cleanse myself, before laying a blanket down in a secluded forest clearing and performing a sage cleansing. Inhaling lavender flowers brought with me for the ceremony to relax and connect my sexual energy with Mother Nature's sensuality.

I will dig a small hole in the Earth to symbolize the womb of nature. Next, comes laying red rose petals throughout the hole to symbolism the feminine, the goddess and female fertility. Upon completion I would settle into a meditative trance of self-stimulation. Upon the climax of the ceremony I would spread my male seed into the symbolic womb (Earthen hole) as an offering. After draining my seed, I would sprinkle some distilled (distilled for purity) water over the mixture; as a symbolic gesture of watering the seed to unlock it's rejuvenating energy. Finally, I'd fill the hole (Earthen womb) with the dirt that use to fill it, to seal the offering to the goddess.

Afterward, I will kneel before the Earthen womb and say a few words of hope to the winds of the high mountains, whipping down from above; that nature might be rejuvenated through humanity's re-awakening to the importance of Mother Nature. Celebration and honor be forever to our blessed Mother Earth. I plan, as well, to have a sexual ceremony in this setting with my wife. In addition to an offering of my seed to the male sexual energy; being that I'm bisexual.

PHOTO CREDIT: Sandra San Tara

~The Green Man has Spoken~

Sacred Sexuality.

Perhaps one of the biggest crimes in human history has been the imprisonment, control and demonization of sexuality by the world religions. As children of our great Mother Earth, we have been blessed with beautiful sexual organs but rather than celebrate and treasure them we have for too long shackled them from performing their magical powers. It's very tragic and sad that modern religions have strayed from seeing sexuality as a gift to be used to transcend consciousness and merge with the great ecstasy of the divine consciousness.

There are those who call it, "sex magick" because it has such a powerful ability to change states of mind. In times of depression, sexuality can lift one's spirit and consciousness to a healthier state of confidence and empowerment. In times of anxiety and stress it can be a spell that transforms that toxic energy into sexual energy, which is a healthier form of pent-up energy that can be released in powerful, torrents of orgasmic, sexual release. It leaves one's body relaxed, light, emotionally calm and full of loving joy. How could that not be a good thing, and something to celebrate from the rooftops of civilization!! Well, since not everyone is as enlightened about sexuality, I'll keep the celebrating to the blog.

Masturbation, for example, is a great way to feel better about yourself in a environment controlled by you that is a safe and fun way to get to explore your sexuality. It is tragic that we brainwash our children through religious fear to avoid touching their bodies and to see their sex organs as tools of the devil unless used properly. I was one of those kids. I was raised in a very strict, conservative household where masturbation was a sin and a sign of a bad child. So, I am on a mission to liberate masturbation from the closest of forbidden lusts; because one of the reasons masturbation is so beneficial to teens and adults is that it improves self-esteem.

One of the ways that masturbation can be transcendental is through orgasm control. In guys, (I'm focusing on guys simply because that's who I know best) this if often referred to as, "edging" which means building the sexual energy and enjoyment of your phallus to the "edge of orgasm" without cuming. It intensifies with each stroke of the hand as your ride just along the edge of sexual release; but just as important is backing off before you release your sacred seed too soon. This can be hard when you are in the moment but be patient and practice because once you can build your orgasm for an hour or so the explosion of pleasure is beyond this world. It'll be the hardest, longest and most ample orgasmic emission that you'll ever experience. The closest I have experienced this kind of transcendental pleasure outside sexuality is the drug ecstasy, which I think everyone who is of sound mind and body should try once in their lifetime--(just make sure you drink plenty of water if you do. But not too much--a tall glass of water every hour should do).

Anyway, for guys, be careful you don't edge to the point of blue balls because then you have over-shot the peak of spiritually orgasmic union with the ultimate Consciousness. Thus, the power you feel will be decreased. This is the Cosmic Consciousness referred to by all the great occultists. The Cosmic Consciousness is the idea that universe exists as a interconnected network of consciousness that permeates all things: us, animals, rocks, water, air, earth, fire, etc. This is best described I think from the Indra's net example. Indra's net is a cosmic metaphorical net that permeates the fabric of space and time; each node where the net connects together being a different consciousness/sentient being (us) or any other type of spacial, elemental and material form.

Therefore, if we can tap into the network more fully and experience the collective Cosmic Consciousness then we will get a glimpse of what it feels like to experience total transcendence of suffering. This is what I think is going on at the moment of orgasm. It is tapping into that vast network where a pleasure in one's mind-body is multiplied by accessing the collective energy of the net or grid. So, if we can engage in sexuality that is combined with a type of meditative centering and letting go of boundaries we can experience a near out of body orgasm that allows us to see the greater potential of the spirit--of the Cosmic consciousness. A spiritual orgasm, if you will.

Tapping into this grid through sexuality is, so powerful and explosive that it's like crossing a power-line with a metal rod--it sends electric pulses of power rushing through your body until near physical collapse. But, just like any spiritual tool, sex mustn't be viewed as the goal but rather a tool to access the ultimate goal of merging one's consciousness with the Cosmic Consciousness, so we are always at one and at peace with all things. This is a glimpse of one aspect to the "Great Work" that occultists like Aleister Crowley and those in the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn taught/teach and spoke/speak of. It is our inheritance to be liberated through sexuality, so cherish it and practice, practice, practice!!

P.S. - I don't hear any masturbatory groans and moans, yet--so, get to it!! Ha!!

~The Green Man has Spoken~

Tribal Seeds.

Musical waves of magic have long soothed and charmed my mind into a higher state of being. I remember early on as a child being enthralled with the sound of music. I let the sounds infect me and carry my body off on the rhythms and beats as I bopped my body into a trance. Well, my world changed forever when I was baptized into the waters of reggae by Bob Marley. The vibes from his songs gave me so much happiness and positivity that I wore the cassette tapes out in no time. Bob Marley is in my mind so much more than a legendary musician; he is a mystic and prophet of humanity who challenges us to always live up to each others' expectations.

So, reggae isn't just "good vibes" and marijuana--it is a potent magic for challenging political structures that should have long ago crumbled. It's the conscience of the masses, the downtrodden, the poor, the oppressed and the enslaved. It reminds us to be vigilant of those who would spread oppression through racism, religious fundamentalism and economic tyranny. Bob Marley is such a cherished potion in my musical drug cabinet that he's not just my favorite musician--he's doesn't even make my "Top 10" list. He is in a class of his own that will always trump the top 10 list of musicians/bands.

So, needless to say, I am pretty picky about my reggae and I don't recommend just any artists because there are a lot of pretenders out there. However, one band, "Tribal Seeds" has so far blown me away that I'm actually willing to discuss them in a same sentence as His Majesty Bob Marley. They aren't as good as Bob and the Wailers but they are the best new reggae band I've heard in years. So, perhaps in time they will join Bob in the Holiest of Holies of reggae legends. They are worth a listen. Check out their song, "Dawn of Time" "Vampire" and "The Garden" to get a good feel for them. If you like those tunes then you might be interested in a mix list I put together of what I think are their best jams:

(1) Dawn of Time (2) The Garden (3) Mad Man (4) Beautiful Mysterious (5) Lost Paradise (6) Come Around featuring Whiteboy John (7) Vampire (8) Love Psalm (9) Creator (10) Rasta Refuse It (11) 144,000

**By the way, "The Garden" has great lyrics for Marijuana Patriots who support a reasonable, legal access to a natural drug with less side effects than most drugs sold on t.v.

~The Green Man has Spoken~