Dancing Peacock Paradise

Dances of Universal Peace

February 29th, 2020
at Dancing Peacock Paradise

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Kwan Yin, Bodhisatva of Compassion "Royal Ease" pose Honoring the Divine Feminine, we welcome men & women to join in as we balance sacred energy with songs inspired by Goddess traditions of the world. Let the chants & movements take us to the warm heart within “I see as clear as daylight that the hour is coming when women will lead humanity to a higher evolution.”    Hazrat Inayat Khan Program & Leading by DiAnahita Accompaniment by Tamara Short  & Scott Kessler Please Arrive between 2 & 2:45  Dancing begins at 3:00 Potluck Dinner 5:30 Candlelight Evening Dance & Zikr 6:30 You may stay for any or all parts $10 Suggested Donation + vegetarian potluck or + $5 Reserve in advance for lodging .................... Dancing Peacock Paradise is in a woodland SE of Gainesville Address & Directions will be sent when you  RSVP  Please    RSVP    with your name, email, guests, & questions

Our January Healing Dance - The Dancers See more photos at  www.PeacockParadise.org

It was so comforting to be in the  Dances after being away for a while. Your leadership is warm, kind, & sprinkled with wisdom & humor. It was also heartening to remember some of the songs. I enjoyed seeing old acquaintances & making new friends.  Thank you for continuing to do this beautiful spirit-guided work.           Towards the One ~ Aliye       I like to come because Tammy comes, and it's fun. This time, it's a little different, I really loved it, and don't want to be anywhere else.       Nickie Ya Jabbar!  On January 2nd, I had a minor fracture of my hand, & the doctor said it would take a couple of months to heal - but on my last doctor's visit, he said he could find no trace of the fracture at all!  I am so grateful for the healing prayers & divine energy at Saturday's healing dance. We praised the healing strength of God, the mender of broken bones, the One who brings us strength to act on the world.  The sense of well-being & energy remains! Thank you!    Taleeb Thank you so much for the most lovely time yesterday! Everyone loved it so much & were especially grateful for your generosity and wonderful teaching of the dances! Such a beautiful gathering of souls.  Namaste & blessings!      Lori Hunt       The first  time I danced with you it was the most powerful spiritual experience of my life.  The second time, I was too worried about getting the steps right.  This time I began to feel comfortable.       You remind me of a girl scout leader:  confident, getting us singing, wanting us to feel good, & still being in charge.  You care about us.                        Thomas I so enjoyed the camaraderie & the dance.  You are an excellent leader! All your teaching experiences are manifested in the entire day.                      Kudos!    Love, Tina  "We long for & envision a world in which respect, recognition, & social, political, & moral equality are granted to the qualities of nurturance, intuition, harmony, & to other qualities attributed to Wisdom of the Feminine."  Sufi Ruhaniat International An early women's dance circle instigated by Samuel Lewis LOST & FOUND Reading glasses, sunglasses, pink, purple, & green water bottles Attend to reclaim!

The Prayer Salat Adapted to Honor the Divine Feminine Most gracious Holy Mother, We greet Thee with all humility.  Thou art the First Cause & the Last Effect,  the Divine Light & the Spirit of Guidance, Alpha & Omega.  Thy Light is in all forms, Thy Love in all beings, In a Loving Mother, In a Kind Father, In a Helpful Friend, In an Inspiring Teacher. Allow us to recognize Thee in all Thy holy names & forms;  As Sita, as Radha, as Parvati, as Qwan Yin & Tara.  Let us know Thee as Sarah & Hagar, as Asherah,  As Anahita, as Miriam, as Mary & Mary Magdalena,  As Khadija & Fatima,  And in many other names & forms, known & unknown to the world.  We adore Thy past; Thy presence deeply enlightens our being,  And we look for Thy blessing in the future.  O Messenger, Thou whose heart constantly reaches upward,  Thou comest on earth with a message, as a dove from above And speakest the Word that is put into Thy mouth, as the light filleth the crescent moon.  Let the star of the Divine Light shining in Thy heart be reflected in the hearts of Thy devotees.  May the Message of the Mother reach far & wide,  Illuminating & making the whole of humanity  As one single Family within the heart of the Goddess. Leilah sent us a tip ~ a film "Interconnections: Everything is Connected" by Rose Madrone, dancer & dear friend of hers will be shown in Gainesville at 6:32 PM February 13: CINEMA VERDE INTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL FILM + ARTS FESTIVAL Gainesville, Florida Our East Coast premiere. Find out more     www.PeacockParadise.org Newsletter:  Diana Kanoy       Photos:  Susan Cary, Lori Hunt, & others   Please RSVP Find us on Facebook:  "Dances of Universal Peace Florida" International website:  www.DancesofUniversalPeace.org Sufi Website:  www.Ruhaniat.org Copyright © 2020 DUP, All rights reserved. "This Kalama Dance was the seal on the Murshid Sam Dargah Dedication Celebration Aug 24-27, 2017, danced right inside the new Dargah structure." -Shabda Kahn Visit Dances of Universal Peace Florida on Facebook "Dancing Peacock Paradise is an amazing space to deepen dance practice. It is very beautiful and inviting, an experience not to be missed. I have spent wonderful, magical days here over the years and cherish all. I look forward to returning." -Sophia Shunny Silver City, New Mexico Dances of Universal Peace honor religious traditions of the world by chanting phrases from holy scriptures & oral traditions. Everything is taught in the moment as we join our voices together. More details about Allaudin and Lila’s 2013 Dance Retreat Subscribe to Dancing Peacock Paradise mailing list * indicates required Email Address * First Name Last Name Preferred e-mail format html text mobile ©2021 All Rights Reserved