Why is the title of this blog "Building my Kin's
Domain" and why did I choose such a long name for our homestead?
Building my Kin's Domain
Kin or Family Line. Domain or Space. I received this idea
wholeheartedly after reading the Ringing Cedars of Russia Series by Vladimir
Megre. The English version currently has nine volumes.
Fourth Book of the Ringing Cedars of Russia Series by Vladimir Megre, my personal favorite!
I highly recommend this
book to anyone who is currently seeking their purpose, soul-searching, or those
who simply love nature. Basically, the purpose of this land is to create a
"space" where I can continue our family line. This is just the tip of
the iceberg. Continuing our family line means creating an environment worthy
for your descendants. This has been what the indigenous people of Hokkaido and Philippines
have been doing. Indeed, they respected their ancestors but they also highly
respect the next generation through protecting their land. Respecting the next
generation includes providing shelter and food conducive to learning,
creativity, and general well being. As a parent who respects the child, it is
of utmost importance to be able to provide food of good quality. Yes, I
understand all of us are struggling to buy food and feed the child but I encountered
many parents who have well enough capacity to acquire good quality food but
still provide harmful food simply for convenience. Nothing compares to food
that is grown and raised full of love by the parent's own hand. Imagine
planting a fruit tree with loving thoughts for your children and when they grow
up you can proudly tell them that you planted it for them. How beautiful this
will be! You will be like the Creator of this world and tell your children
"Here is this paradise you call Earth. This is for you. I have made
everything beautiful and you shall make it more beautiful with your further
creations."
The environment does not only mean the physical elements
such as the plants, animals, and minerals. Environment includes the mindset or
the consciousness of the people living with the space. I would not want to
raise my child if I cannot create a peaceful atmosphere. If a parent has
watered and cultivated the seeds of anger, greed, and pride, no matter how good
the physical environment is, this will affect the child's consciousness. This
is why I am still "Building my Kin's Domain". I am building not only
the physical aspect but also am cultivating my own consciousness.
Kamui Family Homestead
The word "Kamui" is from the Ainu language. Ainus
are the indigenous people of Hokkaido. Kamui means God. For the Ainu, similar
to other indigenous people, they saw God in every element and being in their
environment. They do not necessarily worship the plant or the animal. They see
the God within everything. I chose Kamui as the name to remind me of my every
thought and action within the space that all around me is One. This will guide
my actions to be mindful and compassionate to all beings in the land.
I deliberately did not use the word Farm. A farm is
established to produce food beyond what the land can offer. The word farm is
already tainted too much with production schemes and profiteering. Even organic
farms have become some sort of "hype" such that usually, only those
on the higher financial status can afford the produce prices.
I got the idea of "family homestead" from one of
the books of Vladimir Megre. The first part of the name is "family".
This is where my family resides. Family does not only include the living, it
also includes my ancestors and descendants. You may think I am talking about
spirits but I am talking in concrete terms. The genes of my ancestors are
within me. I breathe the same air as they did before. I bathe with the same
water. The ashes of my ancestors have fertilized the soil and I have ingested
the food from this soil. Everything is transforming but still one and same.
Homestead is a place where a family lives from the land in
peace and harmony. This is the whole space of the land and not only the house.
The homestead provides for the family what the family provides to the
homestead. The homestead acts like a mirror. The amount of love and effort you
have placed in the land will be reflected back to the family.
Combining the three words, Kamui Family Homestead is a piece
of land where family lives with the Creator, Creations, and Ancestors in deep
harmony and Overflowing Love to continue on to the next generation.
The building process is ongoing. Until I encounter my co-creator,
I shall continue building with my ancestors in my heart.
All is well!
