Celebrating Life At Amen Par Ankh!

Welcome to Amen Par Ankh!

Amen Par Ankh is an Afrikan Centered Spiritual Ministry.  We are Urban Growers who have come together to  Make Food, Pour Libations, practice Healing Arts like Orissa Ankh (Reiki),  Celebrate the Seasons of the Sun, AfRaKan Akabalon KRST Naming ceremony, write Books, enrich as Teachers, storytellers, Spoken Word Artists, Chanting Heka, Artist to Activists and, performance artists community engagements, who share knowledge of Environmental Conservancy, Recycling and Green Sustainable initiatives. 

Amen Par Ankh are Words of Power from ancient East Afrikan Societies known as KMT/ Kamata or Khemet (People of the Sun) Amen Par Ankh translates as Sacred Temple of Living. Amen Ankh (Sacred Life) is our Way of wellness in mind body and spirit. We recognize that we are souls having a human experience. We must take care of our bodies and feed our minds as sacred temples.

My Spiritual name is Nuta Beqsu.  I am currently the KMT Minister in the Kansas City, metro area.

*I am an Educator and Tutor who supports an Afrikan Centered Home School Network for Enrichment in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Cultural and Industrial Arts and Mathematics.)

*My Sun, Mika Eli and I will entertain adults and student audiences at various churches, schools, colleges, libraries, hospitals, festivals and gatherings throughout the United States. We will mesmerize audiences with folktales, original stories and original Chants and Poetry. 

*We grow and cultivate foods for Elders and at community sites, right in their yards for easy access. *We share African Centered history, stories, and DJ for Youth, Birthdays, Parties, Family Reunions and community celebrations and entertainment. 

*We are KMT KRST Ministers, who Pour Libations for the Equinoxes and Solstices, as well as Birth, African Naming, Funeral services, and Harvest Celebrations. Our Temple is our Bodies, So pe practice Welness and holistic Health. We Grow our own foods to connect with the Ecology of the earth, Sun and cosmose. We are also known for a variety of Afrikan Centered Poetry and portrayals of historical African and African American Women, such as: 

+Auset and the Ausarian Resurrection, 
+The Story of Ankh- The Kemetic Womb of Mankind
+Afrikan Goddesses, Princesses, and Queens(Kandaki)  
+The story of Sari Bartman and 
+Mother “Moses” Harriett Tubman.

*I work as a spiritual revivalist. With Poetry and my original story “Conversations with my Brother” a story of healing that has touched many hearts.

*I also work as a Sip and Paint Healing Artist and 
*Home Economics  and Homesteading, with Custom Clothing and Accessory Tailor
*I also share health and wellness knowledge as in the healing properties of Herbs and Back yard edible weeds, as well as the spiritual properties of essential Oils  

Spoken Words and chants about "Life at Amen Par Ankh" are riveting and energizing! I have written several of articles that are featured in our Blog, http://amen-parankh.blogspot.com , It is our wish and hope to Educate, entertain but also inspire young people to acquire knowledge of self, A sustainable way of life, how to overcome life's challenges, realize their inner greatness and accomplish Great things.

* I work with young women in a group called You G.R.O.W.W. Girls- Teach a girl, Heal a Nation. 

(G.R.O.W.W. stands for Gaining Resilience, Opportunities, Wealth and Wellness)

We teach Girls how to gain Resilience and perservierance through finding your Purpose, Strengths, in Destiny, Health, Career and Relationships. Each student will chart and journal their journey, through Meditation, Positive Affirmations, Exercise, Self-Help Book Club

Opportunities to travel, and gain scholarships, in our Choir and Dance Clubs, 

Wealth in Financial Literacy, and entreprenuralship

and Applyed or Project Base Learning in Urban Agriculture and Green Sustainable initiatives.

(c) All rights reserved. No part of this Blog may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopy, recording, or any information storage and retrieval system, without prior permission in writing from the author; Nuta Beqsu Adenike AmenRa

I am available for Lectures, Libations, Griot Spoken Word Presentations, KMT Wedding, Birth and Ascension officiant, Salutations and Blessings for new beginnings, Home and Businesses, Afrikan Storytelling, Conferences and Workshops Contact: amen.parankh@gmail.com or amen.ankh@live.com Phone: 816-281-7704



The information on this website has been put together for general information, education, reference, Spirituality Current Events and entertainment purposes only and is not intended to provide medical advice. This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any specific condition. Ask your doctor for his professional advice before making radical changes in your diet and lifestyle.

Seed Capital to Abolish Food Deserts

Seed Capital to Abolish Food Deserts

From the Cyber Pen of Sasteh Meter Mosley   

November 6th, 2011

To download your Application links: http://www.emwot.ws 

Over the last three years, I have worked with many of you individually to gain more Food Sovereignty for the residents of the East side of Kansas City.  Now I would like to present a funding stream here in Kansas City that can provide the necessary start-up funds for farms, community food projects, stipends for workers, infrastructure for existing pantries, land acquisition, or any other reasonable expenses to wash away any obstacle to producing healthy foods. I am in Oakland, California for the Community Food Security Coalitions with thousands of other in the country that realize we have to take the next step in the Food Movement.

With the announcement that Aldi will open in 2011, It was suggested that the Food Desert in East Kansas City, MO will be eliminated.  Unfortunately, the definition of having a grocery store within a mile (12 city blocks) is woefully inadequate to address the nutritional challenges of low income and high health risk residents.  Several organizations have convened groups to define solutions: 

1.  2008 NBUF Food System meetings at Dubois Learning Center with Bill Grace (DLC), The Beys (Moorish Science Temple), Kenyattas (Seed Restaurant), and Sasteh Mosley (Amen Christ Temple)

2.  2009 Black Agenda Group present Jim Nunley Training on Health Care Foundation, Rosa James (NAACP), Carol Coe, Debra Mann (Emmanuel Community Center)

3.  2009 Stimulus Funds Economic Development Meetings on Creation of Green Jobs (Urban Farming), Marlon Hammonds and Sasteh Mosley, Craig Bland (Freedom Inc), Clyde McQueen (FEC), Ken Bacchus (Economic Development Chair BAG and Freedom Inc.), Carol Coe (Convener), 19 other Activists

4.  2010 Urban Farming Ordinance and Food Policy Summit,  Beth Gothstein (Organizer), Terry Riley, Sharon Sanders Brooks, Cindy Circo, Melba Curls, John Sharp, and Ed Ford (Ten Voted in Favor of Ordinance), KCCUA, GCFPC, Bad Seed, EMWOT, Green Acres

5.  2011 Urban Farm Movement, Will Allen Abolish the Food Desert Event by Green Acres, Chicken Ordinance KCMO, Green Acres Urban Farm and Research Project Aquaponics Program (KCMO, KCMSD, BEU), EMWOT Urban Farm initiatives and services (Real Estate and Land Acquisition for farming, Farm Tours, At-Risk-Youth with Green Careers, Tilling Services, Music CDs, Health Classes), Get Growing Kansas City (CultivateKC.org, KC Community Gardens, and Lincoln University) Adenike AmenRa (AmenRa Par Ankh- Urban Farms, Wheatgrass, Food Preservation Classes)

Let's all take the next step in this movement.  As other movements plan to come into the East side of Kansas City, let’s make sure we continue to do the work to ensure that residents have the healthy, locally grown food they need to be successful.  Let's get these applications in, help others submit them, pass them on to those who are willing to work for a healthier city.  This seed capital can help those with tight budgets do something fun to help them feed themselves, support farm businesses that can hire people, and help existing organizations get into the "teach how to fish" side of feeding people. 

 Please forward this information to the gardeners, farmers, and community leaders you know.  I can provide technical assistance, group presentations, and free workshops to assist in getting the applications complete. 

Thanks,

Sasteh Mosley

CEO of EMWOT (East Meets West of Troost), (816) 304-7240 and

Team Member Get Growing Kansas City (Zip Codes 64128 and 66104), (913) 279-1461

Human Connections Start With A Friendly Touch : NPR

Human Connections Start With A Friendly Touch

Human Connections Start With A Friendly Touch : NPR

Touch is often determined by class and culture. Each culture has a clear concept of what parts of the body one may or may not touch. The basic message of touch in the western world is to affect or control — protect, support, disapprove (i.e. hug- hit, kiss- kick). Touch in the African diaspora is for connecting, healing and nurturing. The concept of touch has been skewed in African culture by the denigrating impact of the Maafa.

• In the U.S., a handshake is common (even for strangers), hugs, kisses are permitted for those of opposite gender or of family (usually) on an increasingly more intimate basis. Most American-Africans will always touch on greeting, often in very sophisticated and elaborate ways, but are annoyed if touched on the head (good boy, good girl overtones).
  
• Africans and Asians generally don’t touch the head unless they are grooming or are intimate (The head houses the soul and a touch puts it in jeopardy).
• Many non-western cultures associate touch with healing. so the Healing Touch or Laying on of Hands is a significant part of cultural life. 
• Islamic and Hindu: typically don’t touch with the left hand. To do so is a social insult. Based on their beliefs, the left hand is used for toilet functions. It is mannerly in India to break bread only with your right hand (sometimes difficult for non-Indians)
• Islamic cultures generally don’t approve of any touching between genders (even handshakes). But consider such touching (including hand holding, hugs) between same-sex to be appropriate.

What is Healing Touch?
Healing Touch is a relaxing, nurturing energy. A gentle touch assists in balancing the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being of a person. Healing Touch works with your energy fields to support your natural ability to heal. It is safe for all ages and works in harmony with standard medical care. 


How Does Healing Touch Benefit?

• Reducing stress
• Calming anxiety, depression
• Decreasing pain
• Strengthening the immune system
• Enhancing recovery from surgery
• Complementary care for neck and back problems
• Deepening spiritual connection
• Supporting cancer care
• Creating a sense of well-being
• Easing acute and chronic conditions

 Healing Touch in Reducing Stress


   One of the common reports after receiving a Healing Touch session is one of deep relaxation and a sense of peacefulness.  This has been reported in a number of patient satisfaction surveys and in practice by both practitioners and their clients. In our stressful lives having the opportunity to come to a place of peace and rest is beneficial.  Some of those receiving a healing report that it feels like experiencing a deep meditation without the training and effort... (read More)
http://www.healingtouchinternational.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=177&Itemid=383

  

Anxiety and Depression

  Anxiety and depression are very common in today’s global society. The effects of these disorders can create personal, family, and community hardship. Healing Touch may be able to help alleviate some of that suffering. For example, in a research study with heart patients Healing Touch was shown to reduce anxiety when used prior to a hospital procedure.(1)

Depression is a complex disorder that often times requires medical treatment. In one study symptoms of depression using a standard test were found to decrease faster with those receiving Healing Touch.(2) In an Australian study(3) depression was found to result in a disconnection from self, others and the world. Healing Touch was helpful in providing an opportunity for the patients in this study to experience understanding, safety, trust and positive anticipation in order to reconnect with the self, others and the world.

In other studies that involved looking at these factors positive effects have been found on decreasing anxiety and depression.(4),(5),(6) For example, in women undergoing radiation treatment the Healing Touch group showed more pronounced improvements in their levels of depression, anxiety and anger compared to the group that received a sham or fake healing session.(4) In another study,(6) with patients receiving chemotherapy for cancer treatment, there was a decrease in depression in all three intervention groups (one of which was Healing Touch, the others massage and presence), which suggests that the presence of a caring person may help improve mood and reduce depression. However, they found that the specific intervention effects of massage and Healing Touch suggest that the touch therapies have an additive beneficial effect in improving mood, energy, and reducing fatigue. (Read More)

http://www.healingtouchinternational.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=136&Itemid=384

The above revelations of Healing Touch display how the European corpora-tocracy of imperialism has capitalized on our original knowledge of healing modalities, then has planted the impression that our curative and survival solutions are inaccessible without medical prescription and financial sacrifice. What greatly concerns me is the presence of the pariahs of "Post Traumatic Slavery Disorders" that lurk within our communities, They are reflected in the highest statistics of physical illness, (Stroke, High Blood Pressure, Diabetes, Heart Attack, Cancers,) also Domestic Violence, Child/ Adult Abuse, Mental Illness, and Black on Black crime statistics. With these statistics, there seems to be a phenomena of great depression, Isolation, self medication and abuse, and desensitization that goes on, in our community. We can always say that "This is by design" all day long, yet, in saying that, we are surrendering to outside pressures and oppression. I for one, refuse to allow my family and community to "go gently into...!"

We must take back our healing modalities and then apply them to our own families and communities. If it can be said that the wealth of a civilization, society or culture is manifested by there investment in their Children and Elders... then we have a long way to go to divest from a society that "eats their young" and institutionalizes their elders.

http://electronicdrum.wordpress.com/2004/07/17/minding-the-baby/


http://electronicdrum.wordpress.com/2009/05/16/some-thoughts-on-the-benefits-of-massage-in-relationships/