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A flat lay of three books: 'The Beginning and End of Rape' by Sarah Deer, 'Power vs. Force' by David R. Hawkins, and 'The Water of Life' by Michael Meade. Text overlays read 'Some Books I've read' and 'QUOTES FROM THEM'.
A book page titled 'The Trouble with Peacemaking' discussing restorative justice, tribal dispute resolution, and the Navajo (Diné) Nation Peacemaking Courts, with a quote about healing.
A 'MAP OF CONSCIOUSNESS' chart from a book, displaying levels from 'Shame' (20) to 'Enlightenment' (700-1000), with corresponding emotions, life-views, and processes. A note says, 'It's rare to be over 500 but that is the goal!'
A book page titled 'The Land of Fire' featuring a Celtic knot symbol and a Celtic proverb: 'You don't give a man a weapon until you've taught him how to dance.'
A book page discussing rape as a tool of conquest by colonists and 'Indian "Uprisings" as a Response to Sexual Exploitation,' referencing the 1862 U.S.-Dakota War.
A book page discussing the nature of cause, time, and the unmanifest/manifest universe, mentioning the 'HEYOKA' concept and how healing is a consequence of compassion.
A book page discussing initiation practices, the inner feminine in men, and the symbolism of the Half-giantess in breaking literalism and addressing the great feminine.
A book page detailing the 'Tale of the Raped Maiden (Ojibwe)' and contrasting the empowering image of the survivor with Western beliefs, emphasizing the strength of women.
A book page discussing the holographic nature of the universe, the progression of awareness, and the transcendence of dualistic concepts like 'knower' versus 'known' at higher consciousness levels.
A book page describing initiation as a 'second birth' involving psychological and cultural changes, using the symbolism of a lizard in a fire to represent transformative change affecting the community.
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Books I read and some quotes from them

These past books were an interesting combo. I’ve learned a lot. Now it’s time to implement those lessons. Definitely recommend.

Sarah Deers book is heavy but her work has gone thru the whole scoop of the legal system: federal, tribal, and even the laws of back then of the mative people. Her book was published before the metoo movement and transformative justice caught transition so some of her ways are still very punitive but the biggest part I got from it was to bring sovereignty back to native people especially women and people who have survived sexual harm.

Power Vs. Force was a spiritual book but one that tried to attract the people who thought more in the linear sense. It was beneficial at the end of the day but all the experiments and numbers I kind of got bored of. It was cool to see the philosophy of the Heyoka was there hahahaha

“The Water of Life” I actually haven’t finished it yet. But I am pretty deep in and it’s an astonishing read. I’d say it’s “Women who run with the Wolves” but for men. It mentions a lot about the need for initiation and the death of our child self so that we can take on the new role of becoming a teenager or an adult. Of course you still have that young self in you but the growth comes from taking care of that inner child not staying as them. The stories are amazing and brings much thought into culture and nature of the individual and the collective. Thank you for reading. A’ho!

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2025/1/5 Edited to

... Read moreThe article provides a fascinating glimpse into various impactful books, including works by renowned authors like Sarah Deer and David R. Hawkins. Sarah Deer's book dissects the legal challenges faced by Native Americans, especially regarding women and survivors of sexual harm, emphasizing the need for sovereignty and unique restorative justice approaches. David R. Hawkins' 'Power Vs. Force' offers a rich exploration of consciousness levels, revealing how higher consciousness can affect personal and collective empowerment. The spiritual themes challenge readers to reflect on their own emotional states and societal effects. Further, the exploration of 'The Water of Life,' suggests that personal growth involves significant transformation and maturity, resonating with themes of initiation and the nurturing of one's inner child. This juxtaposition of initiating rites across different cultures underscores the universal quest for identity. As we engage with such profound literature, we are encouraged to reflect on our understanding of justice, autonomy, and the evolution of our inner selves.