Kane Alexander McIntyre - Empowerment Journeys

21/09/2024

𝓐𝓻𝓽
To express yourself in the ephemeral- the extension beyond the body. All motions are works of art- embodying the breath, body and language in acknowledgement of the nature of our expression. Whether individually, communally or collectively, our practices represent the way we wish to see the world. We witness what others create within the forces of the powerful and the powerless- which attracts more attention. A call to creation in the hearts of those who generate new ideas. Our roles prepare us for more beautiful stories of each other’s differences shared on common ground, pushing us ahead into future gatherings.

Discovery Words:
Mixed Media
Art journaling
Whittling
Soap Stone Carving
Paint Pour
Crocheting
Pottery Sculpturing
Paper Quilling
Eco-printing
Zentangles
String art
Driftwood sculptures
Needle Felting
Sun Prints

21/09/2024

Dance and Song
Somatic body experiences put us into a greater mood. One is body, mind, and spirit. We feel the body on its journey of circulation- the journey of remembrance as it is the storehouse of emotion and memory. Life comes alive through us. Dance it out, sing raw, shout! Expressing ourselves is our higher yearning. Sending love to your body is the light you need.

Discovery Words:
Ecstatic dance
Chakra dance
5 Rhythms dance
Kirtan
Toning
Chanting
Harmonizing

18/09/2024

This summer I was given the opportunity to be the Healthcare Coordinator at a children’s summer camp. It was only towards the end of the position that I realized what my true purpose was. I was giving children the chance to play to their fullest hearts content with curiosity and trepidation, all the while allowing them the risk of possibly getting hurt in the process. We are creative beings in all activities: How fast can I run? Can I jump over that log? How far can I climb up that wall? Sometimes we feel most alive when we are curious about doing something and decide to a trust our course of action no matter the outcome. That is a risk we all take. Whether it is worthy is up to us.

Risk, play, and acknowledge the things that matter right in front of you.

One step at a time.

Play to your fullest hearts content.

14/04/2024

Do you feel the need to release outdated beliefs of fear, judgment, and loathing? We welcome you to Gardening Our Soul to grow towards your soul’s purpose with clarity and ease. This day retreat will focus our inner landscapes, honoring our past journeys and letting go of the grief to attract new healthy relationships in our lives. We aim to help you be at peace. A feeling made possible by aligning to the sacred heart of the land.

Tickets: https://dandelion.events/e/i1cgo

In this non-judgmental space, we hope to see you inspired and turn your dreams into reality with the co-creation with the land, clear away any self-doubts and open your mind to new possibilities. It’s your adventure to free yourself. In this valuable journey we will be offering cocoa, deep reflection, and a renewed clarity in your life’s purpose.

Sun 21st Apr 2024, 11am – 5pm EDT (UTC -04:00)

02/10/2023

We get uprooted in our emotional patterning, drowned out when wanting to be being heard, experience droughts of support, blown away by what people say. We get triggered, outraged and beat up by the sense other people have control and overpower our emotions. When so much is beckoning us to hunker down the hatches, it can be easy for us to feel victimized and blame others for their wrongdoings, but there is one simple phrase that speaks to why others have it out for us: Hurt people, hurt people.

Has there ever been a time you have been hurt and mistreated those around you to feel a little sense of control because of the powerlessness you have felt? If not, perhaps you fired those insults and judgments at yourself?

Waiting out the inner storm can mean gaining resilience. Giving other people and yourself space to recuperate in worthiness, respect, mercy, and forgiveness. Hurt people, hurt people and free people, free people- when we unburden ourselves of the pain we carry, we free ourselves to the emotional maturity we were born to act out in innocence, vulnerability and love. We want to be recognized for our highest relationship with our authentic ourselves so we can co-create at the capacity we were meant to dream at. We remember the truth of what all our lessons sum up to be: To be an inspiring self-talker, instead of a judgmental critic towards our lived experiences.

This is where self-compassion comes in. In valuing the kindest, softest, most loving words towards yourself you are able to hold resilience as your guiding key to unlocking your full potential. To get back on your feet and play the game called 'take no s**t.' Be kind, crystallize your worth, and stand your ground through any storm.

If you let others determine your worth and value with how they speak, act and feel, you shortchange the process of caring about the values and qualities you have for yourself. In light of an interconnected universe, your most precious values and highest qualities are worth to come alive through you as the light you are and are born to be.

Try this when the inner storm ensues:
Place your hand on your heart.
Matt Kahn’s inspiring self talk:
I love the one who feels (unworthy, in pain, rushed, worried, excited, worn, awake)
I love the one doesn't know how to feel (grateful, compassionate, alive, happy, playful)

01/10/2023

In witnessing the expansion of our community values. We learn to hold our ground, open our imaginative heart and find ways to get along with others. To form a perspective of the community, all perspectives must be accounted for. Trusting the gifts others bring to the community dynamics can create a diverse atmosphere and open pathways of relationships that we all can embody, enjoy and thrive.

Here's a few perspectives:

Prove yourself first.
Coming together with the intention to cooperate on a venture of building social capital and secure infrastructure shows we are available for other people's dreams and cares in this community-supported enterprise. That full availability provides us with a sense of worth we can handle becoming cooperative in teamwork and supported without losing touch to what is real in front of us. Meeting a real need in the spirit of authentic value, we spare ourselves from self-isolation and contribute our resourceful selves to be earnest in the work we provide others.

Deliver on what you promise
Perhaps you are told you are building an infrastructure for one specific purpose, only to discover it ends up for it to be used for another purpose. Keeping managers accountable to its community can build more trust as a communal foundation than the structures themselves.

Measuring Equality
One person's land may be different than the next. One may be unable to grow as much food while another's may be able to grow abundantly. How do we account for that in land management? Maybe each person has a different interest in their surroundings and some may like more of a challenge than others?

Connection Collaboration
Not everything will turn out as planned. “In the realm of social change, where individuals and organizations are often expected to develop solutions for communities that aren’t their own.” something is bound to go astray. As an example from Adam Brock's Change Here Now: “Teaching people how to make and repair new solar ovens gave them the opportunity to eat cleaner and healthier food, however, the food had turned out bland to eat. So the people used their old ovens and never used their new ovens and no one had informed the community leaders that this was inefficient and a waste of time.
Knowing the communities needs inside-out takes time. To develop a relationship with people, leaders must explore as many sides as possible and the people must be willing to communicate their needs even at the risk of humility or misunderstanding. Courage and mature connection is needed for this venture.

I leave you with questions from book Change Here Now:
How well do we know the landscape and understand the ways we utilize the land?
Are our gifts serving beneficially?
Can we work as a team and highlight our identity and values as a cohesive group?
Are our governing forms of power holding to the values of community?
Where is our gaps in knowledge?
What do we need to learn?
Who is willing to engage and teach others?

30/09/2023

A shared meal is like sharing our recipe for good manners. To give graciously towards a feast we have harvested from the garden or bought locally prepares our bodies for the world ahead and teaches our youth about the alchemy of harvesting food and food preparation.

Potlucks also help us let our guards and barriers down to accept equality among different ethnic groups(Food at the table. Now you're speaking my language!) Mutually benefiting from everyone who comes to the table and offers diverse stories, recipes, tastes and (God forbid) discussions about our political climate. Demonstrating the tasteful sense of how we would like to show up for each other, visually and verbally. It speaks volumes to our values that we show up in good manners.

Gathering around the table of these shared blessings reminds us we are not alone to harvest our well-intended lives to fruition.

30/09/2023

A shared meal is like sharing our recipe for good manners. To give graciously towards a feast we have harvested from the garden or bought locally prepares our bodies for the world ahead and teaches our youth about the alchemy of harvesting food and food preparation.

Potlucks also help us let our guards and barriers down to accept equality among different ethnic groups(Food at the table. Now you're speaking my language!) Mutually benefiting from everyone who comes to the table and offers diverse stories, recipes, tastes and (God forbid) discussions about our political climate. Demonstrating the tasteful sense of how we would like to show up for each other, visually and verbally. It speaks volumes to our values that we show up in good manners.

Gathering around the table of these shared blessings reminds us we are not alone to harvest our well-intended lives to fruition.

29/09/2023

To be consciously aware of how we breathe and how often we breathe can help us become a more mindful participant in being present with ourselves and others. The breath can help us slow down our daily thoughts and give us time to pause and reflect on our emotional patterns, habits and routines.

At other times, let your breath be a reminder you are wildly alive. Breath is energy. A primal energy to rejuvenate your energetic stance and resilience in life, as if straightening your spine. Even when we’re not thinking about breathing, the body is committed to keeping us alive and to be conscious of our breath is to become a steward of our own body.

Mindful breathing is a connective force to a open ended atmosphere of air, we share the energetic embodiment with all species from foliage to fungi. It's our conscious relational commitment to maintain our health and vitality. Acknowledging our shared compassion with the fruits our ancestors breathed into us. These breathed-in blessing are shared throughout the body as gratitude in motion.

Mindful breathing Practices:
Breath through your nose.
Breathe with conscious affirmations. I am(allow) whole, peace, clear, love, free, awake, worthy ect.
With a healing intention, exhale the breathe to a pacific area of your body or out to someone you know and love to receive these healing qualities.
Inhale happiness, exhale sadness. Whatever you feel, your breath will guide you through.