Ho'omana Health Ministries

The Hopi Reservation is an island in the desert - a world of its own surrounded by the Navajo nation.  

The harsh desert mesas and the deep sense of isolation make one realize how dependent man is on the blessing of  Father Yahweh and Holy Spirit Mother.

So though the picture above looks a bit ominous, it is really quite a beautiful sight here on Hopi.

When rain clouds appear and the drops start to fall, everyone shares a deep heart felt joy.

It is good to be reminded in this way of what is real and essential in life.  

A Note From Vivian

Aloha to All My Essene Brothers and Sisters and to All Friends and Family,

I just wanted to take  moment to say how nice it is to be back on the internet sharing my spiritual journey with you. I also want to collectively thank everyone who wrote out of concern when Ho’omana Ministries went silent a couple of weeks ago. I am so sorry for causing unnecessary worry. During the time we were not on the "net", we finalized our move to far northeast Arizona. We are now settled on the Hopi Indian reservation.   We really never intended for there to an interruption in the Sabbath messages during this time. However, it took us a little longer than expected to get internet service back. We had to wait to get service set up in the house and there is no Starbucks hotspot  for miles!! Until very recently, the only internet we have had available was via spotty cell phone reception on my Blackberry Bold. I am sure there is a way to maintain a blog via Blackberry but I am not proficient in the technique yet! So I took an unexpected vacation from the ministry.

Father God / Mother Goddess knew what was best for me, however.  I think it probably would have been difficult to maintain my sanity, keep up the Sabbath messages  AND orchestrating this move. It is a shame that moving locations had to be such a burden. But this was not an ordinary move either. There was so much to consider. At one time, it was pretty simple to travel as an Essene. Back in the first century, Essenes took only a staff, one pair of shoes, and a robe for their journeys. Every where they went, they would find another Essene community that would supply their needs as they passed through the area. It sure would be nice if that system was still in place today. But since we know no other Essene brethren in the area, and since this particular move was to one of the most remote areas in the US, we tried to be think carefully and bring everything we would possibly need with us.

Now, the transition process is almost complete. We still have a few boxes to unpack. Overall, though, we are settled in our adobe desert home. We even have the luxury of high-speed internet service via satellite. Now that we have some time to reflect, we are considering just exactly what this journey meant to us and our ministry. Why did Father and Mother bring us here and what is the next step?

I can not say that I have the answers to those questions yet. I think I am just beginning to get an inkling...a small insight...to the purpose of living remote. I believe that one reason we were called here, is the same reason many Essenes of Yeshua's day went to the wilderness. The Essenes of Qumran and the Therapuetae of Egypt sought out the desert to get away from the contaminating influences of civilization. They wanted to live a more pure life. 

I have to admit that there is a simplicity....a purity....to this desert world. It brings you back to what real existence is all about. Subsisting here is not easy even in this modern age.  It requires a certain amount of self-reliance. We have had the electricity go out on us 4 times in our 2 weeks here. So now we are considering buying a generator. But we still need to figure out how to maintain enough fuel for the generator. I believe the ultimate answer will be solar panels. Then we will just need to rely on Father/Mother to maintain the abundant sunshine. Water is another matter. The water here is so alkaline that much of it is not drinkable. Many with money bring in bottled water. We invested in a water distiller which is more economical in the long run. But first you need to have water! 

The Hopis have had a very dry year. Many Hopi are subsistence farmers. The Hopi are the best dry farmers in the world. Still there are plots of corn all around that are dry and withered with no tassles...no ears. We had rain this week. That is when I took the picture above. Everyone was in bittersweet rejoicing. It was too late for the corn but the rain was still so welcome on the barren land. It will help refill the aquifers that supply the reservation.

The summer monsoon thunderstorms are majestic and beautiful. I find that my living room window or the view from the porch is great entertainment....better than any TV show. It is so amazing to me that the same rocks can look different every day depending on how the sun is shining. And each small wonder of nature that I observe, brings be back to the wonder and greatness of my Father and Mother.  I understand why the Essene believe working in their gardens is a form of worship. That is the lesson of living in the wilderness. Cities are monuments to man. The wilderness..creation in general....is a testament to God/Goddess.

That is what I have learned so far...and  as I learn of my Father and Mother I also learn more of myself...who I am. This centering of myself is probably another reason why we are hear. To know where you are going , you must first find out where you are. 

So that is a summary of my thoughts so far and I really have nothing else to share today. For the rest of the Sabbath worship time, I thought I would bring  you a few of my favorite worship moments from youtube. Enjoy!

Opening Prayer

Our Father and Mother

who are in heaven, 

and around us,

and within us

 Holy is Your Name.

Your Kingdom is upon us,

as is Your will.

Your are here on earth,

and in the heavens.

We are never in need

because You provide.

By forgiving our mistakes, 

You have taught us

to forgive others.

You lead your children

in the path of light,

and guide us away 

from the darkness

because Your kingdom

and power, and glory

are within us.

Amen

Worship Hymns