An HONOURING
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Nature and the world of Spirit have been close companions since I was young. And I have always had a deep connection to First Nations people - their hearts of practicality, humour and wisdom and their relationship to spirit and Creators mind.
I am not Native American and do not profess to be a medicine person or healer in any traditional sense. However, the wisdom of the Ancient Ones, in the Sky and the Natural world move and grace my Soul and guide my heart, thoughts and action. I am eternally and deeply grateful. We are threads in the Web of Life - we are related to all that is. Our ancestors, helpers and Spirit constantly walk with us in every realm. I deeply appreciate and honour those two legged dear friends, family, children, Elders and unknowns who through their words, playfulness, actions of love, and wisdom, have guided both my inner and outer life in ways I could never have imagined. Though some of you are still here, others have moved on back to the stars. I honour your gifts always. Thank you to all the 'voiceless ones' of the earth and stars, that have freely and lovingly offered sensitive, wise and playful teachings. May I continue to listen with my heart and learn their language to give them voice." We meet many people in out lives As a child, I was taught to honour those that have come before us.
I feel that I need to honour so many people who have come into my life. I have been so blessed. Denise Linn, Ed McGaa, Peyton Nelson, Betty Nelson, Mike Nelson, Leeann Ernandes, Patti Hansen, Marilyn wilson and karen blew, lee lee, kath, chris Kizzy, kai nick kari, So very many people (and I hope you know who you are) Creswell Airport mob... Home growing up Jerry brown and Alpha Gam emerson college Ursula, Marshelaid my clients long chats, moments in time, those that I never know were somehow as an act of grace... |
The power of the land nourishes and rejuvenates
"sometimes It feels like energy or electricity when it is moving and through us, but spiritual power is really a distinctive kind of knowledge that is like the key that opens the door or switch that starts the energy moving: Frank Fools Crow |
Left to right: Chief Arvol Looking Horse (19th generation Keeper of the Sacred White Buffalo Calf Pipe), EagleMan (Major Ed McGaa - Author, Marine, Lawyer and Educator), Hehaka Sapa (Nicholas Black Elk - Medicine Man and Heyoka), Mato PaHa (Bear Butte), Prayer Bundles, Mato Tipila (Devils Tower), Crazy Horse Memorial Monument, Nitunkasila Caga Mato Wanbli (Frank Fools Crow - Spiritual Leader & Yuwipi Medicine Man)
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Frank Fools Crow was a deeply respected and honoured Lakota spiritual leader, a Yuwipi medicine man, teacher and the nephew of Black Elk. He spent much of his life serving his people. It was his wish to share his gifts with as many as he could reach.
"Survival of the world depends on our sharing what we have, and working together. If we do not the whole world will die. First the planet, and next the people."
"We are called to become hollow bones for our people, and anyone else we can help. We are not supposed to seek power for our personal use and honor.
What we bones really become is the pipeline that connects Wakan Tanka, the helpers and the community together. This tells us the direction our curing and healing work must follow, and establishes the kind of life we must live."
For more information read Fools Crow: Wisdom and Power and Secret Native American Pathways by Thomas Mails and any works by Ed McGaa.
I am not Native American, but have always led a life very close to Nature and Spirit. I am a passionate supporter and deeply respectful of Indigenous people, their heart of practicality, humour, wisdom and spirituality.
I do not profess to be a medicine person or healer in any traditional sense. However, the wisdom of Natural world and the Ancient Ones move my Soul and guide my heart, thoughts and action in ways that I am deeply and eternally grateful.
We are part of the Web of Life - we are never alone. Our ancestors, helpers and Spirit constantly walk with us in every realm. I deeply appreciate and honour those two legged dear friends, family, children, Elders and unknowns who through their words, playfulness, actions of love, and wisdom, have guided both my inner and outer life in ways I could never have imagined.
Though some of you are still alive and others have passed, I acknowledge and honour your gifts always. I also learned to honour those who have 'swift kicks' or been illusory adversaries, as it intensified my quest for a greater understanding through Spirit.
I honour all the 'voiceless ones' that have freely and lovingly offered their sensitive, wise and playful teachings. May we continue to learn their language and give them voice."
"Survival of the world depends on our sharing what we have, and working together. If we do not the whole world will die. First the planet, and next the people."
"We are called to become hollow bones for our people, and anyone else we can help. We are not supposed to seek power for our personal use and honor.
What we bones really become is the pipeline that connects Wakan Tanka, the helpers and the community together. This tells us the direction our curing and healing work must follow, and establishes the kind of life we must live."
For more information read Fools Crow: Wisdom and Power and Secret Native American Pathways by Thomas Mails and any works by Ed McGaa.
I am not Native American, but have always led a life very close to Nature and Spirit. I am a passionate supporter and deeply respectful of Indigenous people, their heart of practicality, humour, wisdom and spirituality.
I do not profess to be a medicine person or healer in any traditional sense. However, the wisdom of Natural world and the Ancient Ones move my Soul and guide my heart, thoughts and action in ways that I am deeply and eternally grateful.
We are part of the Web of Life - we are never alone. Our ancestors, helpers and Spirit constantly walk with us in every realm. I deeply appreciate and honour those two legged dear friends, family, children, Elders and unknowns who through their words, playfulness, actions of love, and wisdom, have guided both my inner and outer life in ways I could never have imagined.
Though some of you are still alive and others have passed, I acknowledge and honour your gifts always. I also learned to honour those who have 'swift kicks' or been illusory adversaries, as it intensified my quest for a greater understanding through Spirit.
I honour all the 'voiceless ones' that have freely and lovingly offered their sensitive, wise and playful teachings. May we continue to learn their language and give them voice."
