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Author: Michael Parra Callas

Michael Parra Callas proffers the toltec way via the beauty and elegance of the Black & Red Ink, a Course in Freedom. Ancient, documented sources and Modern Practice come together to present a path, both learnable and applicable, to make an art of life.

Hacer Arte Frente A La Resistencia Y La Contradicción

September 9, 2022August 14, 2022 ~ Michael Parra Callas ~ Leave a comment

Hacer Arte de la Vida significa enfrentar la resistencia que todos enfrentamos, con la expectativa de que lo superaremos, si no con éxito, si no desastrosamente, al menos artísticamente, con elegancia y delicadeza.

Making Art In The Face of Resistance and Contradiction

September 9, 2022August 14, 2022 ~ Michael Parra Callas ~ Leave a comment

Make Art of Life means facing the resistance we all face, with the expectation that we’ll make it through, if not successfully, if not disastrously, at the very least artistically, with elegance and finesse.

Quinto Principio Tolteca: Los Ancestros

September 6, 2022August 14, 2022 ~ Michael Parra Callas ~ 3 Comments

Hay mucho de qué hablar cuando se trata de los antepasados. Tenemos sus tendencias, sus hábitos, sus bendiciones y sus maldiciones.

Toltec Fifth Life Principal: The Ancestors

September 6, 2022August 14, 2022 ~ Michael Parra Callas ~ 3 Comments

There’s lots to talk about when it comes to the ancestors. We have their tendencies, their habits, their blessings and their curses.

Los Poderosos Serafines

September 2, 2022August 12, 2022 ~ Michael Parra Callas ~ Leave a comment

Seguimos citando nuestra fuente: "Los ángeles son superiores a ustedes en estatus espiritual, pero no son tus jueces o acusadores. No importa cuáles sean tus defectos... (ellos) no presentan ninguna acusación contra ti".

The Mighty Seraphim

September 2, 2022August 11, 2022 ~ Michael Parra Callas ~ Leave a comment

Quoting our source further: “Angels are superior to you in spiritual status, but they are not your judges or accusers. No matter what your faults…(they) bring no accusation against you.”

La Danza De Las Medicinas Esotéricas Sobre El Altar Mexicano

August 30, 2022August 11, 2022 ~ Michael Parra Callas ~ Leave a comment

El resultado es la mezcla de la medicina europea / católica con las formas y la medicina indígenas, que se encuentran en los altares hogareños por todo el mundo, donde no es raro ver a un santo católico junto a la cabeza de una serpiente empapada en agua de sal.

The Dance of Esoteric Medicines Upon the Mexican Altar

August 30, 2022August 11, 2022 ~ Michael Parra Callas ~ Leave a comment

The result is the mixture of European/Catholic medicine with Indigenous ways and medicine, found on home altars, literally, around the world, where it’s not rare to see a Catholic saint standing next to a snake’s head soaking in saltwater.

La Veladora Del Perdón

August 26, 2022July 30, 2022 ~ Michael Parra Callas ~ Leave a comment

En el alboroto atiendo a un paciente en el pequeño espacio del almacén que habíamos preparado como un altar. La Santa Muerte se alza roja y elegante sobre los procedimientos.

The Forgiveness Candle

August 26, 2022July 30, 2022 ~ Michael Parra Callas ~ 1 Comment

In the ruckus I tend to a patient in the small warehouse space we’d prepared as an altar. The Santa Muerte stands Red and elegant over the proceedings.

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