Faeroe Islands: Sea Shepherd Undercover Operation Exposes Cetacean Mass Slaughter

These are not good news unfortunatelly,
what we can do to help? Spread the awareness of the mass murder of our cetaceans brothers and sisters and add them to your prayers!
May they leave in harmony with us humans!

~~~ here is the article~~~

http://www.seashepherd.org/news-and-media/news-100720-1.html



Sea Shepherd News

Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Faeroe Islands: Sea Shepherd Undercover Operation Exposes Cetacean Mass Slaughter
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On July 19, 2010, a pod of 236 pilot whales was ruthlessly slaughtered in the town of Klaksvik in the Danish Faeroe Islands. Sea Shepherd was able to document the slaughter through the efforts of an undercover operative who had been living among the locals in order to capture footage of “the grind.” The grind is a cruel method of whaling that involves stranding pods of cetaceans in coves before severing their spinal chords with knives.

Sea Shepherd Undercover Operative Peter Hammarstedt, also First Mate of Sea Shepherd’s vessel, the Bob Barker, had been living undercover with the ferocious islanders for a week when he heard news of a grind happening in Klaksvik over the radio. He immediately drove to the scene. Grossly outnumbered and unable to physically stop the grind, Hammarstedt documented the bloodshed upon arrival.

“Pilot whales are known to travel in pods of 200-300 members. Two hundred and thirty-six pilot whales were slaughtered last night in Klaksvik: bulls, pregnant and lactating females, juveniles, and unborn babies still attached to their mothers by the umbilical chord. An entire pod that once swam freely through the North Atlantic has been exterminated in a single blood bath,” said Hammarstedt.

The Faroese government claims that the deaths of these whales are quick and painless, but the newly released grisly footage shows otherwise.

“One whale had five to six brutal chops to her head,” reported Hammarstedt. “The islanders basically used her as a chopping board. Her death would have been slow and extremely painful. Some whales are hacked repeatedly for up to four minutes before they finally die.”

It was equally apparent that the grind is indiscriminate and ruthless.

“Babies had been cut out of their mother’s dead bodies and left to rot on the docks,” said Hammarstedt, who photographed a number of dead infants and fetuses. “Pilot whale groups are strongly matriarchal; I can’t imagine the fear and panic that these mothers must have felt as their families were wiped out in front of them.”

The Faroese pilot whale grind is similar to the annual Taiji dolphin slaughter in Japan, documented in the award-winning film The Cove. The main difference is that there are at least eighteen different coves in the Faeroes where a grind could potentially take place, as opposed to one cove in Taiji, making it all the more difficult to anticipate where the killings will occur or to get there in time to intervene and prevent the murders.


Baby Pilot whales cut out of their mothers' bodies and left to rot



Pilot whales are classified as “strictly protected” under the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats. By allowing the slaughter to continue in the Faeroes, Denmark fails to abide by its obligations as a signatory of the Convention.

In order to gain access to the grind, Hammarstedt had been posing as a Swedish film student. Even though considerable steps had been taken to conceal his identity, he was ultimately recognized by several hunters due to his role in the Animal Planet TV series Whale Wars. Apparently, even the Faroese have heard of Sea Shepherd’s interventions against illegal whaling in the Antarctic.

When the whale killers began to follow Hammarstedt by foot at a distance, he quickly escaped to his car where he fled the scene and uploaded images and footage to get them safely out of the country. With his identity compromised, he began receiving threatening messages within the hour and was instructed by Sea Shepherd HQ to exit the country immediately.

Despite heightened scrutiny and police interrogation at the airport, Hammarstedt has confirmed that he has departed the Faeroe Islands.

Sea Shepherd has been actively opposing and confronting the Faroese grind since 1985 and remains one of the foremost advocates for the whales.

Whales communicate with human more then ever...

We'll will see more stories like this one because cetaceans are our brothers and sisters

A woman in CA hoped to inspire her friend, diagnosed with breast cancer, by stand-up paddling 40 miles.


Two hours of the 9 hours it took her to get from Catalina Island to Dana Point, she was accompanied by 30 foot minke whale.


http://www.grindtv.com/outdoor/blog/16812/california+surfer+receives+whale+of+an+escort+during+marathon+paddle/

Dolphins stampede

In my dream last night I was invited to swim with dolphins, however I noticed their very peculiar behavior. In my usual dolphin encounters (real time as well as astral) they are usually very friendly, playful and full of joy. In my dream I was with three more people trying to figure out why dolphins would swim so erratically- it looked like a dolphin stampede. A t some point we were worried they might crash onto our heads. After I got out of the water I sat down with a young man who seemed to be a scientist, trying to decipher dolphin messages. I have also seen tropical fish washed ashore…

Then I got the location where something will happen, like a tsunami or earthquake, there were 4 words… I cannot remember them except the word “Capricorn” and tropic”… The scientist and I worked on some geometric angles using the tropic of Capricorn, to find out the location and the radius was pretty big.

So I am asking you to please send prayers to this “unknown” location that seems to be in danger. This is a prophetic type dream and it usually becomes reality after a few days (usually 2) if I do not tell anyone or do nothing about it. Future can be changed and better being ridiculed than do nothing.

This type of dream requires more people working together.
I usually do a lot of work in the astral but at a much smaller scale. In one of my last working dreams few months ago I was in a bus trying hard to convince the driver to take another route because I was foreseeing a collision with a big track but he would not listen to me. So I jumped off the bus the very last second before it collided. Immediately I run towards the bus and started working on saving people’s lives by doing CPR and healing power work… My intention and prayers while helping them was that all people would be saved…
Two days after this dream, a news page popped up on my computer without me searching for it and saw an article about a bus crashing into a big track in London with many people being hospitalized with no one in critical condition. Thank God…
Please send your good thoughts to the situation …
Blessings,
Lilly

Philippines Magic Journey ~ Yoga and scuba diving Retreat - April 25 - May 2, 2010

Experience a deeper connection with the spirit of water ~undines~ and Mother Nature.
A magical, unique experience on Mindoro Island in the Philippines!!!


***Spaces limited***
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You know deep inside your heart if you are called to this place of transformation! Let us know so we can make arrangements as it will be a very intimate journey.

Make the shift in your own life to heal, grow, transform!


Our days will be filled with:

* extraordinary yoga classes,
* powerful breathing techniques, visualizations, meditations
* techniques to develop your psychic abilities and awaken universal force within (kundalini)
* connection with water spirits through daily scuba diving at one of the most beautiful and powerful sites on Earth, with more varieties of marine life than the Red Sea and more varieties of corals than the Great Barrier Reef,
* singing, dancing, feeling good,
* full moon in Scorpio celebration that will take us to the soul depths that has a transforming effect


What is also included:

* 7 nights double occupancy luxury accommodation, private swimming pool, all modern amenities, fully air conditioned
* 3 delicious restaurant meals/day (including vegetarian meals)
* private round trip transfer from Manila to Mindoro Island (aprox. 2.5 hours by land, 1 hour by boat)
* 6 days of up to 4 boat dives/day, belt, weights, tanks included (scuba certification card required)
* one night party by the private pool on the Full Moon
* yoga mats (feel free to bring your own mat if you wish)
* wireless internet connection in the restaurant area (just bring your own wi-fi laptop)
* closing ceremony on a private island

What is not included:

* your airfare
* Airport departure taxes (aprox $16)
* travel insurance
* your stay in Manila if necessary
* beverages, bar bill and other items of personal nature are at additional charge
* laundry
* massages
* scuba equipment (it is available at additional charge)

Private rooms available at additional charge

Rates and registrations:

Divers
Early bird special: $2395 until March 1st, 2010
Regular registration: $2695 after March 1st, 2010

Non divers
Early bird special : $1995 until March 1st, 2010
Regular registration : $2295 after March 1st, 2010

Learn to scuba dive courses are available (PADI Open Water Diver) at the resort.


Scuba Diving:

* 6 days of up to 4 boat dives/day, belt, weights, tanks included (scuba certification card required)
* Nitrox 32% also included (Nitrox certification card required)
* for non divers "learn to scuba" dive courses are available (PADI Open Water Diver) at the resort.
* scuba equipment ( is available at additional charge)
* all dives are guided by experienced Instructors or Dive masters
* some of the best dive sites in Asia - over 30 different sites (deep, drift, wreck and many more) all within 15 minutes travel, suitable for all experience levels
* diving in small groups
* scuba dive briefings include detailed 'Naturalist' aspects of each dive site
* water temperature ranges: March to November --- 27-30 Celsius / 78-86 Fahrenheit

Yoga, Meditation and other techniques:

* yoga for all levels, no prior experience necessary
* full Moon Yoga is the perfect time for recharging batteries and receive beauty and happiness in paradise
* breathing and visualization techniques to enhance your underwater experience
* techniques to awaken the life force within (kundalini) and open the third eye

Cancellation Policy
A non- refundable deposit of $500 is required to hold your space for this retreat. The full remaining balance is due by March 1, 2010 to qualify for the early bird special.

In the event of cancellation
*45 days or more prior to the retreat your entire payment will be refunded (less $500 deposit)
*44-30 days prior to the retreat payments are not refundable but are transferable (less $500 deposit) to a future retreat with Lilly within one year of cancellation
* 29 days or less prior to the retreat, payments are non refundable

Travel Insurance
We recommend travel insurance for your journey to the Philippines. There are many travel insurance companies, we recommend www.insuremytrip.com STA Travel (www.statravel.com) and AAA (www.aaa.com) for affordable worldwide travel insurance.

Documents
A valid passport with at least 6 months validity is required.
Most Western countries including Europe, North America, Australia and New Zealand are granted 21 days stay on arrival. Other nationals are required to produce a tourist visa and should contact your local Philippine consulate for more details.

Contact information
services@natures-blessings.org
702-256-1960


A typical day at the retreat -- please stay open to the flow, as the schedule may shift.

6:45am - 8:30am Morning Yoga and Meditation
9:00am - Breakfast
10:30am - Scuba diving
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Lunch
1:30- 2:30 pm Scuba diving
3:00-4:00 Free time (optional massage)
4:00-5:00pm - Scuba diving
6:00 -7:30pm - Yoga Session and special techniques
7:30 - Dinner and free time

Check our journey to the Philippines here


Upcoming Retreats and Workshops coming soon...

Philippines Journey ~ deeper into the womb of Mother Earth

Woke up this morning by the water spirit that I “met” underwater while diving in the Philippines, who was singing in my ears: “I’ll be there” … by Mariah Carey
“I’ll be there” -- lyrics
You and I must make a pact
We must bring salvation back
Where there is LOVE
I'll be there ...
I'll reach out my hand to you
I'll have faith in all you do
Just call my name
And I'll be there

...So here’s what happened in the Philippines…

It was Dec 1, 2009, full moon in Gemini, while during one of our drift dives I SAW HER!!! – The most beautiful, gracious, mesmerizing woman water spirit (undine)!!!
Two days after I came from Peru, Constantin and I headed for the Philippines for exciting underwater adventures.

~~ Undines ~ ~water spirits ~ ~
My wishes came through after gifting the waters and Land of Mindoro Island. Philippino people awareness rising was one of my deepest intentions, while orgone gifting the ocean and a few places on the island.
Every time we make offerings the spirits bless us with more gifts… I love the exchange!
The undines are water elementals that are governed by the moon, replenish our energy and renew and uplift our spirits. The Archangel associated with the Water Element is Gabriel.

“They govern magnetism and chemistry. They stimulate and feed our various emotions and spiritual impulses, create attraction between people, and nourish our psychic faculties…They can help us heal, develop psychically or attract love.”

The undine I met underwater was very specific in her message to help raise awareness thru sharing my experiences and do my gifting work with orgone. One of the “words” and feelings that are still vibrating in my whole being is FREEDOM.

The water spirit was a woman of an extraordinary beauty, medium height, wearing a white long beautiful watery dress, dark blonde wavy watery long hair. She was standing on a large rock with her arms raised towards the skies, radiating freedom. It was quite a shock for me to watch her. At first I thought I was narked (nitrogen narcosis that happens due too much nitrogen in the body solution). It wasn’t the case. That usually happens at depth (the dive was a relative shallow one) so I watched my computer to make sure I see the numbers properly (if the numbers are fuzzy or showing double, then I know it’s the nitrogen playing tricks). I shook my head, looked back and forth, opened and closed my eyes numerous times… she was still there standing in front of me showing the path towards freedom achieved through “LOVE” only. I was absolutely in AWE! My heart opened unbelievable wide radiating REAL LOVE!!!

I found myself flirting with everything including the full moon!!! Flirting with fish underwater, with the small blue ring octopus, even the jelly fish that stung me few days before, flirting with the whole existence… Felt like I was on my honey (full) moon. And when the real LOVE blossoms within us, we have the courage and confidence to share it with others without being shy!!!


Sisterhood
The water spirit sister blessed me also with the gift of finding my spiritual sisters. During the last month I have made many (spiritual sisters) connections: women of power and amazing character, dolphin sisters, past lives sisters, nymphs and so on… The more we dig into the depths of the sisterhood the more we find each other to share our gifts. Looking into each other’s eyes (soul) is beyond words!!! I think we’ll be seeing more of these connections this year. A lot of men also lean towards spirituality, Love, shakti energy, staying centered in the heart. It’s the only way we reclaim our planet!


The water element
Working with water is one of my biggest passions. Water helps one to reinvent him/herself, it is intuition, cleansing, purification, creativity, force of character and this element is responsible for prophetic and enlightened dreams. It is the most powerful element!!! Those who possess the power of the water element have the ability of drawing people to them.


Freedom and surrender
One of the most beautiful and challenging underwater experiences happened during an advanced dive where the current was so strong that we had to abort the dive. The second attempt we could stay down for a while enjoying the volcanic bubbles underwater when the current hit us strong again. I tried to fight it with all my being until I couldn’t do it anymore: I was swept away by the current!!! No more fighting! LET GO!
In theory we all know about letting go, surrendering etc… unless we are faced with challenging situations we cannot really learn and appreciate what we already have, so for me was a powerful opportunity to actually practice “letting go” to experiment freedom. So I learnt to never ever fight the current! Never, ever fight Mother Nature: surrender instead. As soon as I did that, I found myself floating freely in the water column enjoying one of the best dives of my life. When we let go, we are FREE, we are happy… there is nothing left to lose!!! Again the feeling is beyond words!!! One needs to experience it!


Mother Nature knows abundance
Verde Island, a pristine diving spot was hit by a hurricane few years ago, wiping out everything. Mother Nature, who has an amazing intelligence, gave birth to new marine life very fast. There was an amazing abundance of marine life. Underwater everyone eats, no one is starving. Every animal lives its life beautifully using the natural gift of intelligence.
By nature our body also knows intelligence. We have been conditioned to believe our capabilities are limited. As nature regenerates itself, we humans can regenerate and build new bodies.


Awareness
Scuba like yoga takes you into the present moment: being aware, enjoying life fully.
Awareness is nothing but bringing focus to what happens inside as well as around us. To be able to see all those amazing creatures and feeling the pulse of life flowing underwater is an extraordinary powerful experience. Awareness heals. If there is any sort of pain in the body, depression, negativity etc and as we watch it with awareness, it will simply dissolve and clarity happens.


Paradise
If I would have to describe our adventure in the Philippines in one word it would be: PARADISE!
Flow yoga and meditation facing the ocean every morning, tropical vegetation, gourmet food, (mango has never tasted more delicious), friendly people, awesome massages!!! including Thai massage that I enjoyed at least once a day (while astral traveling underwater diving with outwardly marine life), diving is one of the best with a diversity of marine life including the most colorful sea slugs (nudibranch), giant clams (which I played telepathy game underwater to see if they can hear me) HUGE turtles, moray eels, octopus, blue ring octopus which is very rare (we were very fortunate to see one), rays, tons of happy fish of all dimensions including clown fish (Nemo), cuttle fish, lion, scorpion, frog, puffer, tuna, barracudas etc… Life is good!!!


We will be going back to this extremely beautiful place again in April to experience a deeper connection with the spirit of the water and Mother Nature through yoga, meditation, breathing, different powerful techniques, singing, dancing and a lot of scuba diving!!!
If you are interested in this unique experience in paradise check our coming retreat in the Philippines: here
services@natures-blessings.org


~~Waken to the dream… life begins to transform in remarkable ways~~





Yasmine and I are very connected, she could feel the energies of the water spirit that went thru me and channeled the water spirit thru a poem about the moon, ocean and diving around with the undines… Enjoy her Nocturnal Exodus…

Nocturnal Exodus

The spirit of the Undine dances in undulating waters deep
reveals a secret promise when the foolish sleep

All living creatures strive to find a path to him
defying fiercely their own deluded whim

on moonless night be her powerful glow forlorn?
when mortal eyes are blinded by Maya and wisemen sojourn

The ocean however renounces delusion, blossoms within her sight
alive to her nuances every single night

the lunar salutation from afar the ocean doth embrace
its luminous desire caress the tides glistening chase

Can ye weigh the moon or measure its majestic beam
fathom its undying virtues set fourth by its righteous gleam

can ye count the scintillating stars that hold her in place
or touch her glowing reflection and kiss her silvery face

and in the darkest lunar tides
her radiance she coquettishly hides

no seer can the secret tell
lest she becomes a fugitive from her own will

and thus to higher truths aspire
attaining all that she desires

from highest inspirations noble flame
ignites the lovers yearning and wanders into lonely terrain

it burns the wooden legs I bear
exchange the mortal garment that I wear

In boundless love I take my flight
with wings toward the beloveds kindled light

as flesh is partner to the soul
the soul is merely part of the sacred whole

if one drop of God's knowledge be yours
then the wisdom from uncharted shores

would be at thy attentive fingertips
such as tidings whispered from the beloveds lips

all creatures who surpass the night
grow wings and basque in higher heights

as Sylphs their flighty path they know
in fleets they come to overthrow

demons raised from underworlds
with kindred allies in celestial pearls

And those who crawl upon the earth
heedless to their own true worth

how many waste their idle lives until
they enter subtle realms subservient to his will

as dragons breathe their noble gases
their purifying vapours awaken the dying masses

the elven native has prepared
a garden for those whose task was shared

and from gates in heavenly tiers
a symphony for angelic ears

in vast hot deserts or deep cool oceans
the moon divides her bounties and destiny is set in motion

exhale, inhale her waning and waxing tides
through the ebbs and flows of the ocean her capricious nature she guides

oblivious it seems they tango in rhythmic flow
tempestuous winds of change their ecstatic tempo grows

in exodus as lovers outside of space and time
where souls gather and bathe in mercury wine

all creatures borne from earthy womb
abandon thy cage; forsake thy tomb!

yasmine f