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El Paso Star Light is a magazine that provides historical and cultural awareness, to the Mexican American community of the El Paso The magazine will post written stories, pictures and video that compliments that history.

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14/01/2023

This is the new link to my
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03/01/2023

This forward is meant to unhinge the doors of your perception. To allow your subconscious to open to new ways of thinking and “seeing.” For that is what this book is about, to some degree. You will realize this as you read the story of the Toltec Lords of Tula. Both Mixcoatl and his son, One Reed. You will learn how the wisdom of the women who shared their lives, would guide them on their path to a deep understanding of the true nature of reality.

Pythagoras believed in the existence of a soul. That there was living energy, that could not be destroyed, and that souls could come back. The man who came closest to the beliefs held by the ancient people of Mesoamerica, was Heraclitus. He thought a continuous process of separation and unity, was the true nature of our existence. Heraclitus believed that change was continuous, with a flux in constant motion, being the true nature of this world, we perceive. A belief also held by the principal of ying and yang, in the teachings of Lao Tzu, as written in the Tao Te Ching. This line of thought would continue in the writings of Bergson and Whitehead, who would teach that it is a process, not a substance, that one must study, to understand our existence.

Parmenides of Elea believed that everything that exists, is part of an undivided whole. All that exists is one thing, undivided, and never changing its true nature. Separation is an illusion, he believed.

The shamans of Mexico, who I have met in Los Angeles and in San Jose, California, they still teach that there is an undivided energy that all things are part of.
Other may see similar truths found in Hinduism, Buddhism, Zen, and Taoism. The wisdom you will read of, in this book, is reflected in many thought patterns that arose in various places on Earth, as they did in the New world.
The stories, oh the stories that I came across, as I started to read about the ancient civilization of Mexico. I was enthralled by a world, so different from the Greek and Roman Gods I had read about.
So different from the stories of the Nordic gods, Oden and Thor, or the tales of King Arthur, from France and English lore.
As I dug deeper into the history and mythology of Mesoamerica, and the Mayan peoples, I kept on coming across the story of a famous Toltec ruler, known as Ce Acatl Topiltzin in the Nahual language. Translated as One Reed, Our Dear Prince. In the Mayan language, he was known as KulKucan, or Gucumatz. One Reed was also known by many other ethnic groups in Mexico and Central America. Many versions existed as to how One Reed would return. One story said that One Reed had left on a boat and had sailed East. Returning one day from the great waters of the East. Other stories said he had taken the riches of Tula, and gone deep into a cave, and is still there, waiting for the right time to return. It was One Reed, who the Aztecs believed, had returned, when Cortez arrived in Mexico.
There are few civilizations that developed by themselves. In the Western Hemisphere, it would be the Olmec, the people of Teotihuacan, and the city states of the valley of Mexico. The Mayans in the South of Mexico and Guatemala. The Inca and other high civilizations in South America. This book concerns only Toltec. There are so many stories still to be told.
David Jacquez © 2019

Hello boys and girls, guys, and gals. An update before I once again entertain and enlighten you. I will continue to post...
26/12/2022

Hello boys and girls, guys, and gals. An update before I once again entertain and enlighten you.
I will continue to post my opinions as to the nature of our existence. The teachings come from studying Buddhism, Taoism, and a lot of other isms you never heard of. As well as the teachings of the wise men and women of Mexico.
With years of meditation, mostly sitting quietly, the mind initially focused on the breath going in and out. Then silencing the internal dialog. Stopping the mind from its ceaseless chatter. This also takes time. Find that half hour each day when most chores are done, the family situated settled, and you are alone with the eternal reaching out to you. This takes time. I have found this technique used on every continent
One Reed, the philosopher ruler of Tula, would have to spend four years in the forest, along rivers, and in the mountains, before he could be accepted amongst the priests, qualified to teach the ancient wisdom. Like a torch that gives light, without smoke, as it was said.
I will continue the current post for another two weeks, the put up a post of the Greek and other European philosophers who held similar beliefs. Some Mexica poems that express these views of unity and energy.
In early spring, when the sun is shining and the birds are singing, I will start posting my two books once again. The story of One Reed, the greatest cultural hero, ruler, and philosopher of ancient Mexico. The day you ask? The Spring Equinox, of course. Monday March 20th, 2023. That’s what Mother Earth told me. I am only her messenger boy.
Women, by the fact that they give life, are in touch with the eternal, in a way a man can never be. Guys, if women ever realize how powerful they really are, watch out!
David Jacquez

22/12/2022

The teachings of the ancient wise men and women of Mexico. The duality of a singular reality; is the way I would sum up the teachings of the native people’s of Mexico. They realized that the mind is connected to all that exists. There is no separation from you and what you perceive around you. Even the word “You”, is merely a construct to deal with the apparent reality around you. It is the unconscious mind that creates reality that the conscious mind sees, hears, and tastes.
This is seen in what is known as the two-hole experiment in Physics.
This is when beams are shot through two slits, and the pattern can be either a wave pattern or a particle pattern, depending on how the viewer perceives it. This was recently proved in a test of the quantum principle of elasticity. A particle was split in half, with each half being sent in the opposite direction, each at the speed of light. When you changed the polarity, a property of the particle, it instantly changed the property on the other particle. This violates the concept of locality.
Our ancestors knew this. They believed that energy was mass, just like Einstein said. Our ancestors believed that the unconscious mind was continually connected to the eternal mind at the speed of light, which allowed the conscious mind to control mass.
The Mexican Shaman’s I met in Los Angeles, still talk about living energy.
Great Balls of fire, gravity waves, travel at the speed of light, that my mind can surf on.
Ok, this is your first lesson in being a Toltec warrior.
Copyright © 2022 David M Jacquez

CHAPTER 19 CUILTON AND ZOLTON PLANCuilton sits on the throne, looking at Zolton. "Then it is true!"Zolton nods, "When h...
08/08/2022

CHAPTER 19
CUILTON AND ZOLTON PLAN

Cuilton sits on the throne, looking at Zolton. "Then it is true!"
Zolton nods, "When he came pleading for the liberty of his son, the councilor told us that the son of Mixcoatl lived." Cuilton said.
" Has your priests been able to find, where he is?" Cuilton asked.
"We have chased a rumor and found it to be true. He stays in Xochicalco. My Nagual has seen him there."
"One Reed, as they call him, threatens my rule."
"Declare him an impostor. None know his face." Zolton exclaimed."
Agreeing, Cuilton looks at Zolton for a moment. "That I will do." Cuilton sees the hated in Zolton as he looks at him. "You also feel threatened!"
"I would not have his weakness spread. We are Toltec's. Our God has brought us victory. The force of our arms has given us lands to feed the people."
"It is as you say." Cuilton agreed.
"The Chichimec barbarians of the North would lay waste to our towns and fields if we should betray our God." In a stern voice of rising anger, "This priest would arm us with shields made of flowers and swords made of feathers!"
Cuilton laughed. "The warriors of Tula will not accept this - One Reed."
"Nor will the priests of Texlicapoca. Many of our priests were warriors in their youth. They will know his teachings to be folly." Zoltan said.
Inquiring, "I know little of his religion."
Zolton comes closer to Cuilton, "They believe in an unseen god. A god that does not accept the rewards of war."
"We take only the lives of our enemies." Zolton said.
"We sacrifice to the sun those who would have killed us."
Pointing up to the Sun Zolton proclaimed, "The Sun demands the essence of life, the blood of our captives. Zolton strides back and forth, agitated by his thoughts if the sun should die.
"Is it not the Sun that gives life? Is there anything that can grow in a cave without light? Have we not seen the Moon eat the Sun and turn day into night? We must feed and strengthen the Sun, or it will die. It is the way of Texlicapoca." Zolton proclaimed.
"You speak as a priest. I speak as a ruler who must act. Where will we find this One Reed?" Cuilton asks.
"My Nagual has seen him leave Xochicalco. If he comes to Tula as a priest, we can easily kill him."
Cuilton laughs. "If he comes as a prince, he must prove that he is the son of Mixcoatl. That he cannot do. Then shaking his head, "Both parents are dead."
"The councilor said he was protected by a woodcutter in his youth. Such a woodcutter must have been his father." Zolton smile grows into a laugh. Laughing at his own lie, Zolton remarks, "And a woman of the tavern, who straddles the road, his mother."
"The people will be very angry that this impostor of low birth should try to steal the staff of power." Cuilton said. Then ordering the guard, "Bring in the councilor of Tepoztlan.
The councilor enters the room as Zolton starts to question him.
"You have pleaded for the release of your son, who we have taken as tribute. We have released him.
"For this I thank you." The Councilor answered.
"We show you our mercy.” Zolton said as he motioned the
Councilor closer to him.
"Great sadness covered these lands when we learned that Mixcoatl had been assassinated by a foreign hand." With a look of utter kindness, Zolton said.
The councilor answered. “Our people weep and mourned their loss. Mixcoatl was a great ruler, and Chimalma, a lady of our people, his wife. They protected and cared for the people." The Councilor said.
"We have kept you here, so that we can prepare a message for you to take to Tepoztlan." Cuilton said.
"Your words shall I carry and give voice to."
"We would once again bestow the mercy of Mixcoatl on Tepoztlan. No servants will we take from your lands." Cuilton said.
The councilor bowed and touched the ground. " Great joy will greet your words."
"Tell One Reed that his uncle loves him and wishes to bring him back so that he might teach and lead us." Cuilton said, as his arms spread as if in a welcoming embrace.
"I would make this known to him."
In a gentle soothing voice, "He should be here amongst his people, as the rightful lord of these lands." Cuilton then implored. "The staff of power awaits his hand." Cuilton holds out the staff as if offering it to One Reed.
"You are free to go. Be swift in your journey. Let the people know that the mercy of Cuilton will guide them."
"All shall be told." The Councilor said.
The councilor bowed and walked backward, not wanting to turn his back to the great lords, a sign of disrespect. He left as the doors closed behind him.
"He will do as he is told." Cuilton said.





CHAPTER 20
TO RALLY THE PEOPLE.

Achcauhtli stood with the councilors and the elder priests of the temple. The merchants, and warriors also attended. The meeting of the people of Tepoztlan now began. “Our lord returns. Once again will One Reed walk amongst us."
"You know me as the father of Chimalma and the high priest of the temple." Cipalonal said.
"And I, the mother of Chimalma. Listen to our words."
Achcauhtli then announced to the people, "The council welcomes our dear prince with joy in our hearts." He turned to the men and woman of learning, the merchants and the great warriors who guarded the safety the councilors. "All have gathered to greet him."
Cipalonal comes out of the crowd of priests of the temple, once again. "Yet, just as the blessed rains come with the storms, the evil that is in the heart of Cuilton now approaches these lands. Our prince returns, but here, he is defenseless. He looked at the leaders who surround him and turning back to the people.
"You have all listened and learned of the fate of Chimalma. It was the hand and heart of Cuilton and the poison from the hand of the priestess of Texlicapoca, who took her life."
"They robbed us of the wisdom of Mixcoatl and the compassion of Chimalma." Cipalonal said.
Oxomot then spoke. "They will come again. To take our lives, our freedom and the lives of our children." The people murmured for a moment.
Achcauhtli called them to attend to his voice. " You have been called here to determine our fate. Do we surrender that which we hold so dear?"
Yaotl with his sword in one hand and holding the banner of the two headed deer in the other, stepped forward. "Many of you know me. I came with Mixcoatl, as his general and standard bearer. In the face of One Reed, I see Mixcoatl." He then thundered. "I was told the truth of his birth before the death of the elder midwife. I told no one. Waiting for the day a boy became a man." Shouts of support from the other warriors are heard. "I will stand by the side of One Reed as I once stood by the side of his father."
Achcauhtli, with a voice filled with scorn, "Cuilton has said that One Reed would be welcomed in Tula, as a lost child returning home. Are there any who would believe him?
"I knew Cuilton. I would not trust the jaguar in the night, nor the viper in the fields." Yaotl, sternly said, looking at all the people. "I will not trust Cuilton."
"By your decision, I believe that the people will live or die." The high councilor said.
Necalli stepped out from the crowd. "You know me as Necalli. My father is of the council. It was I that my father came to rescue from slavery.” He announced. “Cuilton's warriors pulled me from the fields as I harvested the corn. My father, he now sits in great shame in his home for having told Cuilton that One Reed still lived."
Cipalonaol answers, "Tell your father that we understand the love of a parent for his child."
"We all share that shame. Rumors had already reached Cuilton, before your father arrived." Oxomo said.
"He should be here. Yet he will not show his face. Now, even in his old age, he gathers his shield, his sword, and the garb of a warrior. He will fight the warriors of Cuilton."
"My name is Cualli, I am the son of Achcaultli, Chief councilor. Many of you have seen me walk with One Reed, as have your sons and daughters."
Oxomo appeals to Cualli. "You know One Reed's heart, his wisdom and the gifts that Ometeotl has given him. Let the people hear your words.”
"His thoughts, his wisdom - silence all those around him." Cualli said, as he stepped forward and turned to address the crowd. "He hunts for food to feed the orphans and the sick. With the bow of Chimalma, the arrow seems to be guided by his thoughts. Never does he miss. Truly he is the son of Chimalma."
Cipalonal lends his voice to the truth. "He is also the son of Mixcoatl. One Reed has the brave heart, to lead the people, in peace and war."
Cualli again speaks out. "As all young men must do, One Reed trained with weapons, and developed the skills of war. Yet, in training, no blow has ever touched him."
"All the youths came to follow him as their natural leader."
Oxomo paused as she linked hand with her husband, "He is the son of Mixcoatl."
Ichtaca, the priestess who had been told to await the coming of One Reed, cane running, shouting, "He comes. One Reed comes."
Ichtaca catches her breath then exclaims, "There are two."
Oxomo smiles as she looks down the road. "Xochi follows in his footsteps as she always has."
One Reed entered Tepoztlan with the garb of a prince. He walks as the crowd parted and in welcome, hands touching the ground, then to their lips. The Councilors also touched the ground. The councilors welcomed One Reed, as they signaled the drums to sound and the couch shells to give off their mournful sound.
One Reed stopped before his grandparents and gives bows to both, them, touching the Earth, "You have sheltered and raised me. Your thoughts and prayers have summoned me. I know the danger that now approaches. One Reed said.
"Cuilton would have your life." Cipalonal said.
"And I would have peace." One Reed answered. "But without the horror and brutality that is the way of Cuilton."
Yaotl stands forth from the warriors, "Then you must guide and command us."
One Reed answered in a voice that reminded Yaotl of Mixcoatl. "I shall lead the people. My destiny calls me to the path I was meant to follow.
"I shall stand beside you as I stood beside your father." Yaotl answered as he pulls out his obsidian edged sword.
"For this I thank you. As my father relied on your courage and your words, that speak only truth, so shall I trust you."
"There are still many warriors in Tula who still honor the deeds of your father. They will listen to me." Yaotl announces to the people, as the warriors of Tepoztlan give out their war cries.
"You will remain the general that commands." One Reed said, as he laid his hand upon the shoulder of the old warrior. “The warriors of Tula will rally to the truth of your face and the valor of your deeds."
"You honor me my lord!"
"We are too few in numbers. To each village and town, we must go. Telling of the treachery of Cuilton and his wish to enslave all." One Reed declared.
"We must tell of the return of the rightful lord of these lands." Cualli said, as he moved to the side of One Reed. Turning to him, "My shield, my sword and my life are yours to command."
One Reed stays silent for a moment, "Cualli, you have proven many times to be a faithful friend. I know you will be a stout heart in the defense of these lands."
Xochi comes close to Oxomo as she first hugs her and her father. Then turning to the councilors, "The women will support our men and care for the wounded, as we have always done." Xochi then turns to the warriors, "We will make the arrows, weave the cotton into quilts that cover your bodies." Slowly she turns to One Reed and in a quiet voice, "Prepare the food for your journey." Xochi then turns to the women of Tepoztlan as she shouts out.
"We will take to the roofs and throw down stones upon the heads of our enemies if they enter Tepoztlan. We will fight with our men."
"Then let us begin the task." One Reed shouted, as if a battle cry. We shall gather the people of these lands. Let all rally to the banner of the two-headed deer."

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