SAMARA FOUNDATION NEWSLETTER
February 2009

"There is no obstacle for peace as all human beings are naturally peaceful.

For human beings to realise this essential aspect of their nature the mindful practise of peaceful compassion and love is good to include in all the wonderful situations that challenge our best and most beautiful actions.

Peace begins with the little steps that we take and expands when we inspire everyone else we know to take those same little steps."

The above presentation has been created in honour of the very special day approaching - 14 February 2009 - when I and many others around the world will conduct Peace meditations.

If you are in Utrecht , Netherlands on 14 February, please join me in person otherwise feel free to link in meditation with everyone from wherever you are.

Love, Tony

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“Many people have asked me for the meaning of Peace and how Peace can be put into practise in daily life.

I would like to share with you that Peace is often thought of as a state of non-violence. That it can only be reached through political means or by changing what seems to be the source of conflict outside of ourselves. I highly commend the wonderful people in the world that have made a difference in bringing Peace to the conflicts of the world but I believe that Peace comes from inside.

When we understand that Peace is a state of mind then we understand true Peace.

A good starting point for our state of mind to understand Peace – a state of mind that is often used to the turmoil and chaos that we are faced with, through the infliction of pain and suffering that we perceive as agitating the serenity of our essence – is to remember to nourish the body by not inflicting this turmoil and chaos onto it.

When we are conscious of what we do to our body, when we are conscious that every action that we take creates a momentum that moves through the body, then we understand that simple actions such as eating, drinking, walking, working, what we read, what we listen to, what we entertain ourselves with, creates a momentum that effects the body and hence the mind.

If we inflict pain onto our body by unconscious actions that violate the harmony of the body, that violate the temple that is our body, then we move away from the serenity that is our essence, the serenity that is peace,  into a state of turbulence. This then becomes apparent and manifest in the world as a state of non-peace.

In this way, each individual has a great capacity to be mindful of every action that they are part of.

Be aware that what is not healthy for your body is not healthy for your mind. Be aware that if you are addicted to watching conflict outside of yourself such as the negativities that the media, films, radio and other entertainments often 'thrill' the mind with, then it takes a lot for the mind to remember the serenity that is its essence as it spends time digesting through the many layers of forgetfulness that is caused by such actions.

It is our quest to honour our beings by nourishing body, mind and spirit with the purest nourishment that we know of so that we can cultivate, and not only talk about, Peace from within.

Now there is a new, amazing paradigm shift happening whereby the old sense of treating the temple (meaning ourselves) harshly and with a lack of consciousness, that our ancestors and culture in the past condoned as necessary, is shifting and shifting rapidly.

This means that what we bring to ourselves and to our consciousness such as foods and drinks, tv programmes, magazines, books, films, conversations and other such things no longer need to contain intoxicants that keep us separate from pure consciousness.

Please be aware that if these intoxicating aspects are used in a way that poison or damage your body or consciousness that you harm not only yourself but also future generations. Interestingly you also negate your possibility to understand that fear, anger and confusion are not eradicated through numbing oneself and that by nourishing yourself purely from a conscious space you help yourself to become more alive and create an alive sense of Peace deep inside.

It is time now to let go of any diet or other nourishment that brings fear, anger, confusion or violence into our body, mind or emotions by consuming only those things which bring Peace to ourselves and other living beings rather than continuing to cultivate the old paradigm within our bodies, minds and emotions.

I believe that Peace is generosity. It is learning to cultivate a loving kindness that brings well-being to our body, mind and emotions as well as to people, animals, plants, the earth, the universe -  everything that shares this beautiful world with us.

When we consciously share our time, our energy, our money, our resources, in a way that is conscious then we respect others and ourselves and this respect prevents what feeds disharmony and conflict.

All these conscious actions accumulate so many beneficial and beautiful manifestations.

Embrace conscious actions.

Be generous to yourself and others.

Live a simpler, healthier, more compassionate and peaceful lifestyle for the benefit of all.

Allow yourself to share this Peace with humanity.”

Tony Samara – February 2009

Dear Friends,

It is interesting that several of Tony's programmes are conducted on very specific days where different astrological events such as the one below help generate an amazing opening for the work of coming back to our peaceful essence within.

A Rare Astrological Event will occur on 14 February 2009

On 14 February we are offered universal support for remembering who we really are, by a rare astrological alignment, denoting higher purpose, which will energize and inspire the possibility for transformational healing.

At dawn on 14th February -  the day dedicated to St Valentine, the patron saint of Love -  the Moon in Libra enters the house of relationships and Jupiter and Mars are aligned in Aquarius in the house of spiritual transformation. This day will embody a perfect planetary alignment to support our collective manifestation of love and peace.

The presence of Chiron the wounded healer will offer us the opportunity to heal aspects that have separated us for a long time. Neptune will emphasize collective humanitarian movements and the presence of the radiant Sun will enlighten the entire alignment.  Aspects such as communication, harmonious relationships and dynamic co-creativity will be enhanced more and more and the old paradigm will make way for the new.

So wherever you are on 14 February join with all like-minded friends around the world and realise the evolution of human consciousness.

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Important Announcement – Sweden Retreat Date Correction

I must apologise for a mistake in last months newsletter announcement for the Sweden Retreat. The correct dates for this event are  17-24 August 2009.

Already we have many bookings so do please remember to register your interest by email to tony@tonysamara.org.

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For all of our German friends we would like to mention that there are two events to be held in Germany this year. These will be in Frankfurt (6-8 March) and near Hamburg (7 June). We are happy to answer any questions you may have about these events by email to info@tonysamara.org

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We would like to remind you that it is always possible to spend time with Tony and receive personal discourse with him in the many retreats and seminar programmes organized for him throughout the world. 

There have been some changes to the first events for 2009 as below.

14 February 2009 (14.30–17.00) • The Magic of the Heart • Utrecht, Netherlands
14 February 2009 (19.30–21.00) • Peace Meditation • Utrecht, Netherlands
28 Feb. - 1 March 2009 • Detox Days • Ljubljana, Slovenia
6  March 2009 • Wisdom beyond Words • Frankfurt, Germany
7-8 March 2009 • The Way to Inner Freedom • Frankfurt, Germany
15 March 2009 • Detox day • Lisbon, Portugal

If you are unable to attend the programmes please remember that you can enjoy the wisdoms and meditations of Tony Samara by going to the Resources page of http://www.tonysamara.org where you will find the many supportive possibilities available to you.

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Thank you for your support and love as we continue to expand this beautiful work in the world we live in.

Love

The Samara Foundation

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