Mushroom Magic

Some places are so filled with life-essence and sacredness that they compel us- through some invisible force- to come closer...to be a part of their magical kingdom, inviting you to lay down your burdens so you may enter with childlike wonder. We send out these mystical waves-of-wonder to all...the choice is yours to accept and come play. We're expecting you.

When mushrooms arise out of the fabric of nature, seemingly overnight, there is magic at play, indicating an opportunity to connect with the divine source and co-create.  The key is being present enough, while in the natural environment, to notice the subtle calling.  We promise you will hear if you still your inner voice, the one that is driven by ego, concerns of the past or present, or fear.  It is in the vacuum between the in and out breath that the sounding will arise, pulling you as a magnet to metal. 

Once you feel this subtle pull, it is important to surrender and let it guide you. Expect everything and nothing at the same time...but most importantly, be in gratitude for the journey and connection for it will open you to worlds and possibilities you only dreamed of as a child.  And, once those doors are opened, there is no going back to the life you survived through before, since the expanded view of reality makes all that came before it pale and colorless in comparison.  Of course, you realize this is just the first step in a never-ending expansion of consciousness that will lead you on a soul journey to your highest potential.  See you there...Nature.

Mark J. Platten

Mark J. Platten has his soul rooted in nature, in the holy and sacred communion with the earth and Cosmos. His drive lies in helping people find their passion, purpose, and path by developing the integral human and connecting them with nature. He integrates brain science, indigenous wisdom, rites/rituals/ceremonies, connection with nature, and practical application in the physical realm to become the best version of ourselves.

He is the founder of Integral Human Initiative and Integral Man Institute and helps men and women align with their highest selves through Jungian archetypes, the four subtle bodies (physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual), and working with the subconscious to support our highest possibilities.

Mark’s bestselling book, The Art of Connecting With Nature, is an anthology of 22 co-authors sharing how they connect with nature through various rites, rituals, ceremonies, and practices. You can find author interviews on his YouTube channel below and information about courses, rituals, and ceremonies on his website.

He is also a contributing author for three, number-one Amazon bestselling anthologies, and an international award-winning Haiku writer.

On the academic/professional side, Mark has an MBA in Organizational Management, served seven years as an Air Force officer, taught natural resources at the collegiate level, traveled internationally for 16 years as the lead environmental specialist for a company out of London, and since 2008, has been faculty at Colorado State University.

You can connect with him on the following sites:

Websites: www.markjplatten.com
Integral Human Initiative: www.integralhumaninitiative.com
Integral Man Institute www.integralmaninstitute.com
Facebook pages: https://www.facebook.com/TheArtofConnectingWithNature
https://www.facebook.com/whennaturespeaks
https://www.facebook.com/IntegralManInstitute
YouTube for The Art of Connecting With Nature author interviews:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQVjtyoGFr25I8xrz2dGQ8A
YouTube for Integral Man Institute:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ-eLsxRb8wAQ2FqfRO7t4g
You can contact Mark via email at markjplatten@gmail.com

https://markjplatten.com
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