March 1

SATurDAY (March 1),
sunrise,
overlooking sacred Clear Lake,
a new walk begins
for humanity, and the world...

From the Riviera Shopping Center, the Clear Lake "Fear-No-More Walkabout" starts about 1/3 of a mile down Soda Bay Road, on a shoulder of white gravel overlooking the lake. It'll be a beautiful sunrise. During the walk call anytime to find out where to join up (707) 355-0638.

People are joining us in New York, Marin, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand and other places. Anyone moved is invited to walk... Wherever you are this weekend, please join us. Do a walk in your area, your city, your parks, the countryside. Walk for the sake of a world where all can live together free of the crunch of unnecessary fear.

When you awaken from sleep this weekend
do like the trees do
like the mountains too
like lion, horse and potoroo...

Feel the mortality of your precious life
don't merely struggle, fight, or
seek to escape it - you can't
don't just be angry or mad.

Allow and accept it !

Feel the fear residing
deep in your cells.

And EMBRACE it.

Love the fear, anger, sorrow.

Exceed the fear by loving it.

Surrender all you know into the mystery of life.

In doing so discover your heart of "Fearing-No-More".


Adi Da Samraj: The human world is now in a state of virtually infinite fragmentation, in which the individual feels powerless and is just thinking of himself or herself as some kind of "consumer"-ego to be titillated and satisfied, and perhaps to be given a voice, a soap box, here and there. The global state of humankind is absurd and dark. Therefore, this darkest of times requires an immense force of self-correction and self-rightening, an immense emergence of the self-organizing principle that is inherent in humankind as a system of life. Nevertheless, and in spite of this necessity, nothing of the globally rightening kind is going on. Everybody is asleep. People do not truly realize the scale of the disaster that is happening. Furthermore, people do not realize that humankind is actively doing this disaster - and, therefore, that humankind can also choose to stop doing the disaster, and, altogether, humankind can choose (collectively) to re-organize, self-correct, and truly righten the entire system of global humankind. Nothing can possibly stop the disaster except the force of the whole, the integrity of the whole. That is the only happening that will righten (and en-lighten) the darkness of the human world. (c)


So we walk, humbly, "fearing-no-more", gesturing a world free of unnecessary fear -- for all beings, things and places.

We walk for peace, healing and forgiveness among all people. We walk for the sake of humanity's stewardship of all forms of life on earth, of all places and of all natural, and man-made, processes.

Chief Tecumseh, Shawnee Nation: So live your life that the fear of death can never enter your heart. Trouble no one about their religion; respect others in their view, and demand that they respect yours. Love your life, perfect your life, beautify all things in your life. Seek to make your life long and its purpose in the service of your people. Prepare a noble death song for the day when you go over the great divide. Always give a word or a sign of salute when meeting or passing a friend, even a stranger, when in a lonely place. Show respect to all people and grovel to none. When you arise in the morning give thanks for the food and for the joy of living. If you see no reason for giving thanks, the fault lies only in yourself. Abuse no one and no thing, for abuse turns the wise ones to fools and robs the spirit of its vision. When it comes your time to die, be not like those whose hearts are filled with the fear of death... Sing your death song and die like a hero going home.


Fear-No-More Awareness Walks are non-religious, non-political and non-racial. They are engaged to serve the vision of all beings who wish to live without fearing one another. On these walks all differences and conflicts are put aside. We put down our troubles and stride side by side under the sun who shines the same for all. All living beings walk together with the same heart. Now is the time for this to become true.

Stuart Camps
Fear-No-More Zoo & Gardens

Warming up...

The first walk around Clear Lake was brutal on my calves and thighs. So to avoid the re-experience of sore muscles I've been in training... walking and running the hilly roads around the Mountain Of Attention Sanctuary in the late evenings.

Last night, down along Cache Creek, near the start of Loch Lomond Road, the moon stretched a shiny ribbon through the nearby swamps. The frogs were deafening. The land is powerful there, the natural energy of the area and its inhabitants irrepressible, vitalizing.

If you're planning to participate in these Walkabouts I encourage you to prepare a little (or a LOT).

And warm up a bit before-hand (stretches etc) and cool off gradually afterwards (gentle walking & more stretching).

"animi mundus fidens"

"at heart, a world without fear"
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This Saturday, March 1, sunrise, the 2nd Fear-No-More Walkabout begins beneath Mount Konocti, overlooking the lake and islands below.

The walk is open to anyone. For more info please see other posts in this blog.

The Clear Lake walkabout is about 75 miles long. The first day will probably conclude in the tiny lake village of Lucerne. The second leg will continue around the shores of Clear Lake to the previous day's starting point above Konocti Bay. You may join at any stage, and walk as long as you wish. You are invited to invoke, and carry, your own prayer for the walk, for the world, for Fear-No-More Zoo and whatever else.

For the dawn start location, or info on joining up during the day please write.

People in South Africa, Australia and Europe will be doing the Fear-No-More Awareness Walkabout in their area.... others in North America will be walking too... March 1.

We walk for peace, healing and forgiveness among all people. We walk for the sake of our intelligent stewardship of all forms of life on earth, of all places and of all natural, and man-made, processes.

Participate from afar. As some are already doing you can walk with us in your area, for an hour or so, or all day if you want. Please write so we can share ideas, experiences and stay connected.


Directly support Fear-No-More Zoo Awareness Walks
Donate monthly to the support of Fear-No-More Zoo. (tax deductible)

1. credit card, deducted monthly (automated & safe) -- just send us your info
2. send monthly check to FNM Zoo, 12040 Seigler Springs Road, Middletown, CA 95461
3. online: www.fearnomorezoo.org/getinvolved sign-up for a monthly subscription
4. via monthly regional fiscal collections

Sincerely,
Stuart

Monthly Walks 2008

Dear Friends,

The first Awareness Walkabout for Fear-No-More, in January 2008, drew encouraging support.

Awareness Walks for the Vision of Fear-No-More, for now, will be a monthly undertaking.

These Walkabouts will follow the shoreline of Clear Lake, the largest natural body of water in California. In choosing this route we offer our deepest respect to the peaceful Pomo people, ancient caretakers of these lands for many thousands of years.

Each monthly circumambulation of Clear Lake will be completed either in one solid 24 hour walk, or otherwise over two full days.

We walk as a prayer for the sake of all life; for gorillas, elephants, hummingbirds, algae, camels, children, all people, trees, the wind, and for the rivers, oceans, mountains and deserts. We walk in the prayer that non-humans will soon come to know a humanity of sanity, wisdom, love and understanding. And we walk in the prayer that humanity itself will soon locate a new wisdom for life based in feeling intelligence, integrity, pleasure and truth. Adi Da Samraj's Vision of Fear-No-More reaches beyond species, race, culture, religion, all borders, all differences.

Monthly Walkabouts will start at dawn with an invocatory prayer for "the sacredness of all beings, things and places".

Read other posts in this blog-site for more info about these walks.

Anyone may participate in these Walkabouts, regardless of race, culture, religion, no religion, politics or general background. As long as the walkabout rules are observed and you are walking to help raise awareness for the need of a world free of unnecessary fear, you are welcome.

This is humble, human-scale, grass-roots outreaching of the Vision of Fear-No-More into the human field, a gift from Adi Da Samraj and all non-humans.


Awareness Walk Mission Statement

Our walks carry this simple message: "Fear-No-More".

We can create a world free of unnecessary fear -- for all beings, things and places.

We walk for peace, healing and forgiveness among all people. We walk for the sake of humanity's stewardship of all forms of life on earth, of all places and of all natural, and man-made, processes.

We do these walks out of love for one another, human or otherwise. We walk for the sake of a deepening of ourselves, and in support of the emergence of a non-violent, peace-living, humanity "fearing-no-more". In a world so permeated with human fear, division, doubt, control and aggression may Fear-No-More spread far and wide, carried forward by abundant support and participation of all kinds, and may the world of many, and varied, beings always be Free.

As we walk we do so not knowing the results. We take everyone with us. Each step we make is for everyone who reads this, and for everyone who never will. This walk is for your animals at home, the spiders in your attic, the horse in your heart, for your family and friends and for life everywhere. We invite you to walk with us, in whatever ways you can. Together, despite the passings and difficulties we all endure, we can create a world of Fearing-No-More, and more, and more, and more...

The intention of these walkabouts is to, ultimately, benefit all things, places and people, and to share with everyone a point of view that touches and enriches everything. The Vision, and processes, of Fear-No-More uniquely soften the life, and apparent differences, between all humans and non-humans, wherever they are.

Walking with intention and focus, beyond oneself, walking as an offering of oneself for others, rebalances the being toward a life of release, surrender, connectivity and love.

History provides ample examples of how a "mere walk” can change the course of history and touch people’s minds and hearts.

In both settled and nomadic cultures the tradition of walking itself was an act of freedom.


SECOND FEAR-NO-MORE AWARENESS WALK
Saturday March 1, 2008

Contact Stuart Camps (scamps@adidam.org) for more information.

If you're outside Lake County but would like to participate, you can walk with us in your area, for an hour or so, or all day if you want. Please get in touch so we can share ideas, experiences and stay connected.

Sincerely,
Stuart

Basic Walking Info

Who can walk?
Fear-No-More Awareness Walks are open to anyone moved to walk.

Code of conduct for walkers:
• Respect for fellow walkers body, mind, soul and personal belongings
• Respect for cars, bicycles, pedestrians, peoples' property
• Be alcohol and drug free – a NO tolerance policy is in effect
• No sexual harassment – a NO tolerance policy is in effect
• No weapons of any kind (knives, guns, mace, pepper spray, etc.)
• No littering of roadways
• Walking with us is your own responsibility.

How can I get involved in my community?
• Contact us for more information via scamps@adidam.org
• Create /participate in a Fear-No-More Awareness Walk in your area
• Make a financial contribution or in-kind gift to Fear-No-More

Where do the "Clear Lake" walks begin from?
This is still being decided. Contact us, or check back here soon....

What should I bring and wear?
Good walking shoes, socks, hat, sunblock & weather gear as needed. Bring your own water and food / snacks. Food and water are not provided. Walking with us is free. You are expected to cover all your own costs, and arrange your own transport to and from the walk.

Contact information
email: scamps@adidam.org
ph: 707) 355-0638

Your contact info
Walkers should carry their own contact information and contact details of a relative or friend. People under 18 should bring a permission note from their parents or guardian.

Inspiration Behind Fear-No-More Walkabouts

Please visit and read through these websites to learn about the birthplace for the Fear-No-More Awareness Walks:

Fear-No-More Zoo & Gardens

Sacred Camel Gardens

Camel&

The Longest Walk

On February 11, 2008 "The Longest Walk" commenced from San Francisco. They will take five months to cross the continent, concluding in Washington DC. Fear-No-More supports the efforts and intentions of those involved in The Longest Walk. We walk together.