14 June 2010
Naked in Eden – Book Trailer
Posted by Robin Easton under: Hobnobbin' with Robin .
“Naked in Eden: My Adventure and Awakening in the Australian Rainforest”
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The Leap
Today I stand alone
on the edge
of this high southwest mesa.
I feel
I am
the only human on Earth.
Before me
endless rolling desert
junipers, chamisa and pinion.
Blue mountains
rise from sand.
Deep ravines
slice through rock.
In this vastness
I am laid bare
naked
insignificant.
I am more whole than ever before.
From this place
on the edge of the world,
I am breathless
filled with beauty
before me.
My arms tingle with fright
over the leap I now take.
Fright is not a bad thing.
I know it
as part of all great leaps.
And I know this nakedness
as myself.
In this Naked in Eden book trailer my heart is laid bare, my soul taking over, leaving me as naked as when I wandered this ancient Australian rainforest. I hope you enjoy the experience I share. It is an emotional journey, one I have taken so many times in my life, that I have become the journey. I have become passionate emotion, and Life itself. I have become…Robin.
Naked in Eden is a story based on my life, the story of a young woman’s awakening, as she turns away from death, and walks into the arms of Life. I had fun creating this short video with my sweetheart, and our good friend Russ Hume. Russ wrote the beautiful closing poem for this film, as well as the thought provoking poetry at the end of each chapter of Naked in Eden. You can “experience” Russ at http://www.russhume.com
My book will be available Sept. 1, 2010 and I will be dancing on the mountain tops, and flying off mesas. LOL!! And I’ll keep you posted as events unfold, plus fill you in on where you can purchase Naked in Eden. I am deeply moved by your encouragement, support and, most of all, your love. You have given me more than I have words to express. All I can say is that your giving is so significant it has changed my life.
All Love,
Robin
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This Site: © Robin Easton
Website: http://www.nakedineden.com
Blog: http://nakedineden.com/nakedinedenblog/
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Lance Says:
14 June 2010 at 7:31 pm.
Robin,
I can so completely feel your soul exposed in the video you have created. And that just shines completely as to whom I know you to be. Robin, you touch upon something deeper…and this idea of connection.This is something I’ve thought a lot about recently…this idea of connection. And in hearing you speak – I’m drawn to the beauty of nature…in all that it is.
Robin, this is very dear to me. I love our natural world…and yet…there is just so, so much I don’t know or understand. And in seeing you, one with earth, I am drawn into the beauty of just “being”.
I so look forward to reading this wonderful story of YOU.
Much love…dear friend,
Lance
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John Rocheleau -- Zen-Moments Says:
14 June 2010 at 7:48 pm.
That was beautiful Robin. I look forward to the book.
John
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Nick Grimshawe Says:
14 June 2010 at 7:56 pm.
Hi Robin,
That is beautiful. Love the idea of decomposing all the stuff but you. And the video is perfect.
I love how your journey is going.
Walk in Quiet Places
Nick
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marcel lemieux/starflight Says:
14 June 2010 at 8:47 pm.
A very touching video…It is as i guessed, true to the bone and humble..
The poetry that goes with it is beautiful, powerful. Welcome back from the big Apple and may you finally be at ease and take some rest…I already bought your book…just waiting for the delivery. It will be a joy to read you my friend…peace…Marcel
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Michelle Says:
14 June 2010 at 9:16 pm.
I simply cannot wait until I get a copy in my hands….
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Jonathan - Advanced Life Skills Says:
14 June 2010 at 9:35 pm.
How amazing that an experience that fully explored “alone” would end up being shared with so many. That’s a lot of power moving through. I love it.
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Keeper Says:
14 June 2010 at 10:06 pm.
I see you put your soul into your work; did I expect any less? No not I.
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Gail Brenner (AFlourishingLife) Says:
14 June 2010 at 10:26 pm.
So beautiful, Robin. You continue to be such an inspiration. This work obviously comes from truth, is infused with life. What a blessing for the world… Thank you.
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Ophelia Rising Says:
15 June 2010 at 5:05 am.
Robin, I’m in tears. This is truly so beautiful and amazing and powerful. I’m INCREDIBLY happy for you, and cannot wait until I can read your book. Your video is breathtaking. I feel it to my core – that desperate, falling-in-love feeling, the feeling that I want to dig at the ground and make myself one with it. I love you so much, Robin – words can’t express it…
xoxoxo
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Trine Says:
15 June 2010 at 5:12 am.
sifting, shedding, adjusting, decomposing, regrowth, shifting…..this is so beautiful and I look forward to this beautiful giving of yourself being in my hands for my eyes and heart to absorb….
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soulMerlin Says:
15 June 2010 at 6:45 am.
Hi Robin ~ That is a beautiful video – I especially like the dark night section in the middle and the eye…
The pictures of the rainforest and your commentary is just ‘right’
I was thinking of you in New York…walking on the concrete and tarmac….but Nature will regain what it has lost, Either: many years after the human race has either vanished (sad result) or if the human race evolves enough to care (good result)
But nature can re-gain control so fast. 5 years ago I planted some bushes and Ivy and other ferns…but I have been away so much, I forgot about them….their roots have gone under the house and also my neighbor’s garden wall. There is a lot of structural damage, cracks and upheaval.
I read that if a town like NY or London was abandoned for 100 years, that the power of nature would take over and it would vanish,,,,Imagine the Statue of Liberty, or Big Ben peeping at an angle, out of an endless forest…soon to topple over and be covered by the earth..
It makes me smile
xhenry
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15 June 2010 at 11:01 am.
[...] And I see this all as part of the journey. Perhaps that's a journey inward first, a journey into the depths of who we are…who we really are. Have you traveled there? Is this a place you [...]
ZuzannaM Says:
15 June 2010 at 12:52 pm.
Dear Robin,
This is one of the most wonderful posts of yours. The video is truly special.
It presents the transitions that you lived trough in Australian Rain Forest.
I had a goosebumps on my skin watching the night photos in a video, the moments of intensity and fear hearing the snakes and crocodiles. Thank you for sharing this blog.
Thank you for sharing your heart, your love with us. You are special and a very unique person and I love you for that!
Warmest greetings,
From Zuzanna
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Nadia - Happy Lotus Says:
15 June 2010 at 1:41 pm.
Hi Robin,
So many thoughts come to mind upon seeing this video. It was absolutely beautiful and even more importantly, your authenticity shines through with each word. I look forward to the release of this book. If I can be of any help in promoting it or whatever, please let me know.
More and more people need to be reminded of Mother Earth and how we are connected to Her. I have no doubt that you story will help many.
Congratulations on the realization of this dream and for all the wisdom that you earned!
With palms together and lots of love!!!
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Wilma Ham Says:
15 June 2010 at 5:12 pm.
You said in your recent comment to me; “We (these places and I) still speak to each other, heart beat to heart beat over great distance . . . I am still held by these places, held in their loving arms . . . they sustain me during this time in the city. They ARE ME.”
Oh Robin, we keep speaking about where is our ‘home’, where are we one, where are we safe?
We are NOT safe in ‘civilization’, we are safe amongst the ‘wild’ honest, transparent places, whose laws are not corrupted but clear once one takes the time to observe and flow with them.
Take us home, my dearest courageous Robin, take us home via the path you have carved.
Your music is stunning too, you are stunning, Love Wilma.
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Mic Hudson Says:
15 June 2010 at 10:13 pm.
You really are an inspiration to others, Robin!
And, again (really) you are often a muse….
Thank you,
for who you are, for all that you do
and for what you accomplish
in the lives of people like me.
You really are ‘beautiful people’!
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Steven Aitchison Says:
16 June 2010 at 4:09 am.
Robin, did you ever believe you would reach a place like this in your life? isn’t it amazing how many lives you can touch by doing something that was so personal to you. Thanks you for this, for the hope, for the inspiration and for the courage.
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Lisa Marie Says:
16 June 2010 at 6:39 am.
Dear Robin,
I think your tremendous courage to allow yourself to be in a threatening place… was matched by your huge openness to recieve the gifts it held.
This was true in the rainforest as well as the city, where you instinctively let love accomplish the healing.
Seeing and hearing this gorgeous video I realize even more that the two experiences are a parallel lesson, but the rainforest came first as a blessing of fate.
You had already merged with nature so profoundly, and that wholeness allowed for you to not just survive the trip to the city but thrive there and nourish others so much too.
Another example of everything in our lives happening just exactly as it’s meant to for our highest good, right?
Please forgive my “observations of the obvious,” I’m really just SO moved by this video, and out came my thoughts!
I hope I can handle the book-LOL !!
(Can’t wait)
Thank you Robin.
Love, LIsa
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Evita Says:
16 June 2010 at 9:56 am.
Hello Robin
My God, what a moving piece. I am not sure if you thought about it, but you should really consider doing an audio version of the book, using your own voice of course. I think it would be even more powerful to hear the raw emotion of your soul talking.
This is incredible Robin – I cannot wait for the book!
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Hilary Says:
16 June 2010 at 10:25 am.
Hi Robin .. what an amazing video .. and such a good way of getting the essence of your book and your experiences over .. you’ve drawn me in with the sound of your voice, and your music .. and Russ’ poem ..
At the moment I’m in fear in the forest .. feeling the snakes slither by .. I did half watch a documentary on Burmese pythons in the Everglades last night .. & really not sure I could cope with similar and the crocs .. let alone the roars .. wrapped in the cloth of night ..
but your evolutionary awakening from darkness to deep earth .. will be a pleasure to read & to learn from .. and to know how life can be .. with love and thoughts at this wonderful time for you – the release .. you will float over the edge – into that freedom of space and light ahead ..
Enjoy the process in the coming weeks .. have fun – you will .. with hugs and thoughts – Hilary
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Chris Edgar Says:
16 June 2010 at 11:44 am.
You are so much fun, Robin! That’s what comes up for me when I hear the spoken-word video. And I get how the animal part, which of course most of us don’t want to acknowledge, is the source of that “fun-ness” that so many people have perceived in you and resonated with, and that brought you to the point where you have such an audience.
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Em Says:
16 June 2010 at 7:24 pm.
Hey, Roby–just a quick hi and how beautiful! How totally exciting and what beautiful words. Love, Em
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Robb Says:
17 June 2010 at 10:19 am.
Kia ora Wild Sister,
Once again I sat here and felt like I could almost say the words with you as I watched. You are a gift to the world. A beautiful Maori friend of mine recently shared with me a saying she thought summed up her feelings on my relationship with the Ruahine. I share it with you Robin.
Tihei Mauri Ora! Meaning “Behold there is Life”, and honouring the Life Force that ties us to the land, to each other. Rave on Wild Sister.
Aroha,
Robb
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Tess The Bold Life Says:
19 June 2010 at 6:34 am.
Robin,
Left speechless and today I’m sending your link to off line friends and family. Where can I preorder signed books:) I’ll get ready for Christmas early. Seriously!
I agree with Evita, audio read by you would be out of this world. I love you wild woman friend. And when your book tour gets crazy my love will help sustain you. You’re rockin our illusional world and many will wake up because of you. OMG!
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timethief Says:
21 June 2010 at 8:55 am.
I love it! I can’t wait for the book.
Loving you,
TiTi
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Lynda Lehmann Says:
31 August 2010 at 6:01 am.
Robin, your video is very powerful and draws us in to the core and pith of your passion. For me, watching it awakened my yearnings and made me feel a touch wistful; yet it also reminded me of the ways in which I have touched and been touched and moved, again and again, by embracing the Earth.
I can’t wait to read and review your book! And yes, the people of the world need to witness the truth you have found, and to embrace their own.
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Mary MacIntyre Says:
1 September 2010 at 4:45 pm.
Ah Robin, I remember when this book was but a flicker in your eye. I am so proud of your endurance, belief and strength to get it done and published. Bravo, my friend! Perhaps in upcoming weeks we can get together to celebrate. Picnic on the mountain? I love you. Mary
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Orna Ross Says:
1 September 2010 at 11:37 pm.
Thank you Robin for your beautiful book & blog — most especially for the reminder that each of us is, first and foremost, an animal. And for your teachings on how we can best thrive in our wild world. I’m off now to buy my copy and look forward to reading it. I will treasure it. Long may your earth-love live and inspire others.
Congratulations, love, and warm Irish good wishes to you and ‘Naked in Eden’ from London,
Orna
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Robin Easton Reply:
June 18th, 2010 at 10:01 am
DEAR FRIENDS,
You guys are INCREDIBLE!!!!! Just amazingly incredible!!
I am so touched and feel so loved right now that I have tears in my eyes. I don’t care HOW many times I come here and read your wisdom and love, I canNOT get over the fact that I am connected, supported and loved by such astounding human souls. If we look beyond the physical aspects of internet and blogs, and all the reasons we all do this blogging thing….we see something MUCH more profound. Souls connecting and reuniting, supporting and loving each other through our days, our lives. I think it is much more profound than we often grasp.
I know that bad things happen in the world, but where do so many of us get this idea that the world is FULL of bad people. That has NOT been my experience, no matter how challenging my life has been at times. I see all of you, and I am astounded, speechless over how many GOOD people are in the world. The world is full of GOOOOOOOD people.
Does this view that the world is ONLY dark and full of evil come form the media? Since I don’t watch TV, listen to radio or read newspapers of online news, I have no idea. But it does seem to be something that is “out there”. And yet, all around me I see not only good people, but people who care, are real, have lived and are wise from their living, people who are unique and free thinkers, open and honest, willing to share. All of you have these qualities.
No matter the reasons for any of it, it is a miracle that I want to claim, and the miracle is that life has brought YOU into my life, and with you comes all your wisdom, caring, beauty and love. If angels exist, YOU are those angels.
I also apologize for the group response. I am on an old lap top, as my desk top computer went into death throws last night and will have to be replaced. So please bear with me. I want you to know that I read EVERY comment here and felt even MORE connected to Love and Life. You give me so much and I am so deeply grateful, humbled and honored. I never knew such an amazing collective of souls. As I said before, you have changed how I view the world. I feel you with me through my days and am made stronger and more whole. Maybe that is one way the internet is changing the world for the better.
Much love,
Robin
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Em Reply:
June 20th, 2010 at 3:15 pm
: )!!!! love you!
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