Saturday, November 27, 2021

Keeping Thanksgiving…every day of the year

 


My ancestor David Martin died November 10, 1784, in what is now Lancaster County Pennsylvania.  Born into conflict of church and state in the inhospitable city of Zurich in 1691, at the age of 26 he was to see his father lost to 15 years in prison for standing against state tyranny as an outspoken critic of state propaganda.  Never knowing whether he would see his father again, he took a one-way trip to Pennsylvania and carved the Martin family name into American history – the son of a heretic.

 


In discussions around our dining room table in the early 1970s, I recall my father’s moral conflict with then-Governor Ronald Reagan’s requirement that all teachers in colleges and universities in California sign a loyalty oath.  For centuries, the faith of our family prohibited the pledging of oaths based on the mandate attributed to Jesus in Matthew 5:34, “
But I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God's throne”.  While countless others had wiggled their way around this by taking the court-authorized bypass of “affirming” testimony, I recall my father (in consultation with my illustrious maternal grandfather William Parsons) wrestling with the recognition that these had the same effect under the law and therefore didn’t pass moral muster.  When we left California to return to the Martin enclave in Pennsylvania, one of the reasons for our migration across the country was my father’s unwillingness to swear fealty to a government mandate.

 


While certainly not a 15-year prison term Trachselwald Castle in the Canton of Bern, Switzerland, I watched my father – the same man who went to peace marches in protest of the Vietnam War; the same man who welcomed drug-addicted college students into our home; the same man who would bring strangers to Thanksgiving dinners – extinguish his predilections to being the heretic under the weight of conformity.  And it is with great irony that the same faith that refused to let their babies be baptized by the Lutheran and Catholic churches now rushes to roll up their sleeves for the bioweapon promoted by the State!  In the 1,667 years of Martins who stood against imperial tyranny, we now find our familial tradition acquiescing to fear at long last…ALMOST.

 

Like all generations that came before, it is not the masses – be they family, community, faith, or tribe – who steel their resolve against the inertial force of imperialists of land, mind, or soul.  While being named for the god of war (Mars), the vast majority of our clan have sought the pastural existence of tilling the earth, procreating, bordering on gluttony, and returning to the fertile ground from which the next year’s crop will emerge.  In every generation, there have been the heretics (and the almost heretics) who have taken a ‘road less traveled by’.  They have tasted death, exile, destitution, and loss but have found within themselves the indomitable essence that infuses their spirit in the face of opposition.  And while most never tasted acclaim, they have all advanced the cause of humanity.

 

As I heard the voices of small children call the invocation of Thanksgiving morning this year (the 1- and 5-year-old children of our guests), I reflected on the purity of this Thanksgiving morning.  I awoke in the loving embrace of my beautiful wife, who like the intrepid few who know the endless presence of fully living, crossed a sea to be with me in Virginia.  I prepared a feast bounteously enriched by the kindness of one of our Fully Live alumni and his organic farm.  The house warmed with the fragrance of steaming food and flowing drinks. 

 

And in each moment, I recognized that only one thing was lacking this year.  Sitting at the table with fellowship abuzz, I realized that missing from this Thanksgiving was the pretense of maintaining illusions of family and ‘friends’ that share nothing of common values.  I realized that being true to my celebration of Thanksgiving means to be in coherence with those past, present and future who embrace the perfection of each moment and are willing to stand in the full light of truth regardless of its popularity.  I was, in its truest sense, THANKFUL.

 

This year, my thanks are overflowing:

 

To the Church of Glad Tidings and its pastors Dave and Cheryl Bryan and Christo Hartman’s introduction to them;

To the alumni of the Fully Live workshops;

To the global community of Butterfly of the Week and Activate Humanity;

To Mikki Willis, his family and team for their tireless fellowship;

To the tireless kaleidoscope of friends across the globe who enliven my life; and,

To the remanent of family that values love over conformity…

 

I give thanks.

 

 

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22 comments:

  1. You have enriched my life more than I could ever say. Blessings and Light be always with you. Namaste dear brother.

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  2. Your words have been my light bulb moment this morning.
    Drying tears I realize the family I had is the one I have to let go of. As profoundly sad as it is....there can be no more pretense. Love and understanding yes....but no more pretense.
    Over the last few days and videos you have become a guiding light for me and my husband. And gratitude being the highest level of vibration? I am even beyond that for you and Kim.

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  3. Amen! Thanks for these words. I'm finding myself discouraged lately that more people aren't angered or possibly aware of the tyranny that surrounds them. I try to be grateful, but do find myself being pissed off that more people aren't pissed off... Sorry for the language, but no other words seem to fit. Thanks again for all of your hard work, you are doing God's work!

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    1. Keep your chin up, there's more people on your side than you think. Stay well.

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  4. Thank you David Martin for just being you. It will be a year December 3 that Debbie Torrance and I had the most beautiful occasion to meet you and Kim in your beautiful home. Your openness to what fully living really is. From the casual conversations about family and relationships to your Butterfly ๐Ÿฆ‹ of the week and the topics that bring a new lens and perspective to challenge the curated narrative by a pack of media wolves.

    We are so Thankful for the opportunity to experience what human polarity and magnetism can be through your Fullylive workshops. Going from 3D to 6D. Who would have known all these beautiful acts of Nature without a connection to you and Kim.

    We are so grateful ๐Ÿ˜Š

    Love Frank and Debbie

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  5. Thank you David Martin for just being you. It will be a year December 3 that Debbie Torrance and I had the most beautiful occasion to meet you and Kim in your beautiful home. Your openness to what fully living really is. From the casual conversations about family and relationships to your Butterfly ๐Ÿฆ‹ of the week and the topics that bring a new lens and perspective to challenge the curated narrative by a pack of media wolves.

    We are so Thankful for the opportunity to experience what human polarity and magnetism can be through your Fullylive workshops. Going from 3D to 6D. Who would have known all these beautiful acts of Nature without a connection to you and Kim.

    We are so grateful ๐Ÿ˜Š

    Love Frank and Debbie

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  6. Thank you David Martin for just being you. It will be a year December 3 that Debbie Torrance and I had the most beautiful occasion to meet you and Kim in your beautiful home. Your openness to what fully living really is. From the casual conversations about family and relationships to your Butterfly ๐Ÿฆ‹ of the week and the topics that bring a new lens and perspective to challenge the curated narrative by a pack of media wolves.

    We are so Thankful for the opportunity to experience what human polarity and magnetism can be through your Fullylive workshops. Going from 3D to 6D. Who would have known all these beautiful acts of Nature without a connection to you and Kim.

    We are so grateful ๐Ÿ˜Š

    Love Frank and Debbie

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  7. Thanks Dave. I don’t get your ear often, so I’ll make it count: tailoring your message intentionally with clear perspective of the learning preferences of 16 meridian personality types would add laser focus and possibly make a critical difference. thegeniusofflexibility.com. Bob Cooley.. Might have to give up some of your physical pain to fully.understand the intersection of TCM, Hatha yoga and DSM. Best. -John Amaral

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  8. Thankyou David from Australia ���� so appreciate the impact you've had on my life, the ripple effect on to some of my family & friends has been beautiful to see & feel,so thanyou again & bless your family around you❤❤❤❤

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  9. Thank you, David. Smiling from ear to ear reading your words, but hearing your voice, seeing your energy and feeling your energy in our home thousands of miles away, but heart and soul present. You've brought the wobble and fulcrum to the entire universe in this era. I appreciate your patience in teaching us more about human polarity and magnetism along with Kim. Love to you both. Maureen

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  10. My man! From one old American bent on standing for truth and light to another: Happy Thanksgiving.
    I'm grateful for your indefatigable spirit.

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  11. Thank you, David, for this message full of hope for humanity & keeping the standard of love & truth alive. So refreshing to read this❤️❤️
    Passing it along to inspire and encourage others.
    ~Deana Stanton
    Costa Mesa, CA, USA

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  12. Listening and learning. Grateful for the temerity of generations past that have provided the foundation on which to stand. Grateful for the example of intestinal fortitude that David and Kim show setting a shining example of POSSIBLE. Continuing to stand as the Locust Tree, igniting the passions and looking towards the light. Keep the inspiration and information flowing. WE are with you both!!!

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  13. Blessings one and all. I look forward to communing more with you ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ˜‡

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  14. Thank-you David for your insight, your courage, your spirit, your energy, your efforts! I was grateful that my husband and our three sons could gather on Thanksgiving in our temperate backyard in California, although my eldest was characteristically late, but the did bring a new girl friend along which enlivened the afternoon. I was grateful that we were together and all alive, although I am concerned about our sons' decisions to get the "bioweapons" despite all my efforts to dissuade them from doing so. I find myself living in the moment, knowing that I need to appreciate these precious days, as all things must pass, and the future has yet to be written. I am deeply grateful for all the kindred spirits, friends, people on this journey, striving to retain our humanity and thwart the pathological ambitions of the technocrats. So glad that you are on our side!

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  15. Here by way of cfn, kunstler. First time here, cnd, CA. Gr8 post Mr Martin. May the road rise up to meet you in all your endeavours. God speed jb

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  16. Thank you David Martin ❤️ for all the amazing work you do in order to bring light to the darkness!
    With much love, gratitude and many blessings to you and your beautiful family, Brigitta

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  17. Thank you thank you... there just isn’t enough room to write all the whys...the most important one... at least to me... thank you for creating a platform for like minded independent rebels who were feeling lost roaming this world with a feeling of am I crazy or is there anyone else who thinks this is a bullshit... and that masks don’t work! Who question everything and are left feeling like the odd man out when I reality we all really should be questioning everything... we now have a common place of morality... it’s life saving! Extremely grateful!

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  18. Thank you, David and Kim, for choosing not to conform, for taking the road less traveled and thank you for bravely exposing lies to bring out the truth! Thank you for standing bold and brave even when there is a cost.

    What you have written is indeed poignant and a glimpse into your beautiful lives. We are standing with you in love, in action and in prayer to the Lord of all. Truly, we are grateful for the honor of knowing you both!

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  19. It is not masses that make the difference,those swimming with the current. No, it is those dare to swim upstream, no matter how hard, against the flow,bringing those see what you see in your wake. God bless you, keep you, and let you have a whiff of eternities riches to strengthen you. :)

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  20. I did let Rand Paul know I would not be giving anymore to him until he starts the process with all the criminal and civil lawsuits with information from Dr. David Martin.
    Thank you Dr. Martin

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Thank you for your comment. I look forward to considering this in the expanding dialogue. Dave