Deer Medicine

Can you sense my gentle presence as I pull on your heart strings? Listen closely and you will hear the symphony of our commingling and know that we are all creating this as the Uni-Verse...one song.

The deer totem exudes gentleness, purity, and a sense of regality.  Why is this...look to the eyes, the gateway of the soul and all is revealed.  Their innocence imprints us with the ability to express our naked, non-wounded selves.  There is  a pulling that occurs which is the physical manifestation of our higher source, or superconscious, being evoked.  If we are courageous enough, we will step into this universal song and recognize how we are all connected and what our part is in the chorus of life. 

This gentleness does not mean weak, or disempowered in the least.  Quite the opposite is true and all the "masters" know this Truth.  With surrender to the heart, all possibility arises, hence the regal aspect they present.  For when you know yourself and surrender to what you are, without pretense or excuse, there is nothing to hide and you are granted the key to the universe for you will not be capable of abusing this gift...sort of a built-in cosmic child-proofing mechanism.

May you join in the song, let loose your fears, open your heart wide, and embrace the whole of who you were meant to be... sness 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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