Spider Weaver

Just as the great weaver connects its web to multiple points for strength and support, our hearts send out energetic links to those closest to us. These strands catch us when we stumble, or when life is overwhelming, reminding us we are never alone...even when there are no others physically around. This is truly the web of life.

On this journey through life we will encounter numerous times when we encounter difficulties, and perhaps even tragedies.  How do we make it through these times without losing our integrity...that which makes us whole beings?  Sometimes we turn to religion, to a god or goddess outside ourselves, handing over our responsibility to an "other" source that is more powerful, more able than ourselves.  And, when things don't turn out the way we want, we can point fingers and cry out in victimhood to those who didn't follow through...or, if things do turn out the way we want, we can stand in our small self and not claim any responsibility.  Either way, regardless of the outcome, we abdicate our power, our free will to create and manifest, which is what makes us God. 

What if we were able to recognize, as the Great Weaver shows us, that by establishing the links and connections with other humans, animals, nature, and all things; we manifest the web that holds us at the center since all our manifesting starts from source (Self) and we stand in the epicenter when an event unfolds for us.  Instead of evoking victimhood or abdicating our power to another, we are able to reflect and consider what it is we want to create next, given the current scenario.  From this vantage point we are also able to know what strands have been plucked...and listen to the messages they are sending us.  Communication is truly the gift of the Great Weaver.  When we are the conductor of our symphony we are able to adapt and change to bring forth the image that was conceived in the ether.  This is truly being in consort with our lives, being the God-Self.  It does not mean difficult situations won't come our way...that is one of the greatest pitfalls of the enlightened pathway.  The key is when these things occur, our connection to the web we created supports us, guides us, and helps point us in the direction of where to direct our energies next.  This is pure spiritual maturity and how we evolve towards our birthright.  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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