The Year of Clear Vision; Breakdown of Breakthrough

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The Year of Clear Vision; Breakdown or Breakthrough?

By Michael DiMartino

We live in an age where all the current systems we took for granted and depended on seem to be crumbling. From health to the economy to get Vir McCoy's words, “everything seems to be taking a turn for the worse.” But this breakdown is actually a breakthrough if we start to focus on being more self -sustainable, resilient, and less dependent upon an old patriarchal, broken governmental system. We are also seeing a lot of the illusions and manipulations of the elite surfacing and coming into public awareness, followed by prosecutions and litigations, not to mention the systemic racism and classicism that have reared their heads to greater public awareness. Through all this chaos and turmoil, I have seen the importance and the practicality of the foundational work we have been doing over the years. This breakthrough has come about due to issues discussed and alternatives offered to the status quo ways of doings things, through the work of the Golden Road TV and radio show, The Source Directory, the Water Protector Tour 2020-2021, and the Alliance for Resilient Communities. All, which are now essential to the connectivity of many progressive and current issues. We are activating it in real time now through our weekly community round tables, where more than 40 individuals and organizations are talking about solutions for the issues we all face in our local community. It is at this weekly Monday night Resilience Round Table where group attendees typically share their skill set, resources, and current projects. It’s been a great way to get traction on easy and quick collaborations with concise action items. The second project in effect, is about a county Resilience Hub, which is a space that currently hosts nightly meetings around various topics. These topics range from conscious preparedness, to food and water security, peace and justice, and community support. Next, we are in the process of building out a 20-acre self-sustainable farm, a permaculture school and retreat just outside of Nevada City. This project will host a small community of people who will be committed to running the various tasks and functions of the cottage industries based off the property. Whispering Pines features permaculture gardens, natural building structures, food gardens, pollinator gardens, and a fruit orchard. We will hold several workshops this fall on permaculture design certification and mycological remediation. 6607 Skyway (530) 342-6978 We will also be following through on our commitment to the Water Protector Tour 2020 by live streaming our Earthstock event on Sunday, August 16 th , featuring world music, arts, health, environmental speakers, and health-related presenters. We hope to synergize our efforts with you soon to continue exploring the interconnectedness of how we can make our watershed a region more sustainable, regenerative, and enlightened.

Michael DiMartino - More info Allianc4resilientcommunities@gmail.com 630-362-8274 https://m.facebook.com/ allianceforresilientcommunities/ www.TheSourceDirectory.org SacramentoRiverwatershed project.com www.WaterProtectorTour.org

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Master acupuncturist Michael Turk has been in practice in Chico for over 35 years, helping thousands ofpeople eliminate pain and regain better health.

I regret to inform you that due to the current Covid19 pandemic, I have decided to retire from private practice, and I will be closing my acupuncture clinic. It is with mixed emotions and much soul-searching that I have made this difficult decision. I truly regret that I will not be able to continue to serve you in person. Although I will no longer have a busy acupuncture clinic, I now have the time to pursue a consulting practice advising patients on herbs, diet, and tasting. After forty years of active practice. I am excited about continuing my legacy as a teacher of Asian Healing Arts. My website featuring my blogs and other health ideas is available at www.GetQi.com and on my Facebook page:

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My years here in Chico have been filled with many rewarding experiences, memorable patients, and lasting friendships. It has been a sincere honor to serve each and every one of you, and I will be forever grateful that you entrusted me with your care.