LEGENDS
alphabetical by title
AWAKENING TO A NEW BEGINNING
Darkness wanes as days grow longer
The circle turns again
There have been harsh losses
There have been new beginnings
As the spiral encompasses all
Grief wanes as joy takes its place
The circle turns again
And what has been learned
must now be taught
As the spiral encompasses all
None can know what tomorrow brings
As the circle turns again
We must do what we can today
So the spiral continues to encompass all
The knowledge shall continue
As the circle turns again
Some shall be lost,
others shall be found
And the spiral encompasses all -
Jennifer Tait
There have been times in my life when I knew my direction, of what to do next,
and for the next period of my life. It was heartfelt. And there have also been
times when I felt completely lost with no sense of direction at all ... no purpose.
These were the times that I found diversions ~ busy thoughts or work to
keep from knowing. And then when I sat in the stillness, at last it would become
clear and I could awaken to a new beginning. The second of four drawings,
represents our growing awareness about taking personal responsibility as
members of one of Spirit's creations,
and our connection with all.
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BALANCE
From the deepest recesses of our collective memory,
Turtle surfaces to remind us of our original covenant to
respect and cherish all life. As we walk in this place of
balance, we recognize the uniqueness of each individual
pathway. Yet, we also realize that we share a common
ground: our home, Mother Earth. As we each move
toward a place of personal balance, we are collectively
reestablishing the balance of our planet.
One cannot be established without the other.
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CALL OF THE WILD
Can you feel it?
Touch of the Earth
Can you hear it?
Call of the wild
Like a siren she beckons
Teasing, a sigh in the branches,
A drop of rain
Drowning us not in a stormy death
But in the splendor of life
A sigh on the wind
The call of the wild.
Jennifer Tait
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CELEBRATION
Turtle The oldest known symbol of Mother Earth heals as all life celebrates her rebirth. Eagle - Spirit,
connecting to the Divine, Lizard - dreaming, Frog - cleansing, and Dolphin - breath, link to a solution for all earth.
Whale - record keeper, history of us all, Spider - weaver, patterns of life, Snake - transmutation,
Otter - woman medicine, receptive energy, Butterfly - transformation, Wolf - teacher, sharing of great truths,
Mouse - scrutiny, trust, Dragonfly - illusion, Buffalo - prayer and abundance, Hummingbird - joy,
Turkey - give away, Deer - gentleness, unconditional love,
Grouse - sacred spiral, harmonize with Mother Earth's cycles
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COMMON HERITAGE
Many believe that we have come from the stars, a glorious
beginning. But now our journey’s direction seems so very
unclear. We know that our life on Mother Earth has taken
many paths, and we have often followed the road that has
led to much sadness and pain for so many.
But the prophecies tell us we are about to enter the
Fifth World of Illumination ~ a time of peace at last.
How can we not be aware that this time of great unrest,
and the physical changes Mother Earth is going thru,
truly do reflect the increasing physical distress so many
of us are experiencing. And what of the human spiritual
crisis ? Could it be that our Mother is trying to help us
remember the ways of the First World of Love?
The prophecies promise that we are still on the pathway
of truth and that we will be able to complete our contribution
to the wholeness of all life. The secret lies in understanding
the Language of Love.
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COMING HOME
This is the time in history when the prophecies tell of a great shift
in human consciousness. We can all feel that something very
important is happening to us and to our earth. So many parts
of our lives are in great change and change is always difficult.
It is frightening to see so much of our every-day-life become
meaningless and uncertain, yet so many of us have been feeling
an emptiness. a longing for something we can't even describe.
Maybe it's time to become more aware of our connection to all others
on the earth....to fill the empty spaces with a knowing that everything
has a wonderful purpose. Maybe it's time to realize that differences are
exciting and in fact, supposed to be. And maybe filling the empty spaces
inside of us could be like coming home to the ancient memories of who we
really are, filling those spaces with understanding and actions and feelings
that have been there all along, Knowing the connection with spirit
that feels safe and joyful and loving is like coming home to a loving family,
not of this lifetime, but remembered as a feeling we have always longed for.
I believe that lasting peace on our earthly home depends on each of us
finding peacefulness in our everyday lives.
written March 28, 2003 as the United States government prepares
to go to war with Iraq .....and the People of the world choose peace.
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EROS
To find the love
only dreamed of...
becomes the mirror of my desire
to know my truth.
But time can whisper doubts...
can cloud my vision
and surround me with
vague feelings of uncertainty.
So it is that i must enter
an inner place...
with courage and resolution
my own truth becomes
my beloved.
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FOUR DIRECTIONS OF THE MEDICINE WHEEL
This ancient symbol of the universe reveals the gifts we can develop from within ourselves,
and teaches how we may reach our fullest potential and walk in balance. The animals of each
direction are living examples of our own qualities that we may wish to develop.
The East is the direction of illumination, guidance and leadership, and of learning to be in the
present time. South is the place of the physical body and of the heart. Sensitivity, trust,
and learning to express feelings are learned from this direction. West represents
learning to find answers within, using prayer, meditation and dreams. By journeying to the very
center of our being we may experience the direct connection to the universe and to our Creator.
North is the place of wisdom: the ability to think clearly and to imagine and interpret hidden meanings.
All of the gifts of each direction are balanced and enhanced by the gifts of the other directions.
If we learn to see ourselves at the center of the wheel, we can understand how we are a part
of the bigger picture; that we are not just our bodies or thoughts, but are a part of something
much deeper. We will see that we truly are connected to everything.
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FREEDOM FLIES AWAY
LIKE THE WIND
To cherish, to care for
to understand why
freedom flies away like the wind.
Means looking for meaning
not taught and not bought.
For the absence of truth
is just saying the words
and is empty, at best
And the worst is the loss...
so horribly terribly empty.
We must find our own truth
And live it each day
So that freedom will not
fly away like the wind.
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GIFT OF THE FOUR HORSES
You have blended with.... become...four magnificent horses.
They are body, mind, spirit and emotions. You are racing across
the prairie feeling as powerful as the wind, the Great Spirit itself.
For the Gift [body] Our bodies remind us of our connection to Mother Earth.
Our life's breath connects us to all her other beings.
Her gifts of food and water sustain us. The joy and sorrow we experience
through the lessons of our relation- ships with others and with illness and
survival can help us to live life with one foot planted firmly on our earth while
reaching for the wonder of the stars as we unite our body, mind, spirit and emotions.
For the Beauty [mind] Our mind is the part of us that is able to transfer the image
of a flower into the idea that it is a thing of great beauty. It can visualize a home
before it is built. It can plan a meal or a journey to the mountains or decide to
bring a gift to a lover. Our minds can also become a channel from our bodies
to our spiritual self, helping us to continue to become all that we can be.
For the Magic [spirit] The beauty of a flower, or a horse racing across the
prairie...the brilliance of stars on a dark summer night; the vastness of the
universe beyond.....the warmth of a fire or the wonder of a kiss. The magic
is to finally, truly know that Great Spirit is love and love is all there is.
For the Love [emotions] Our body picks the flower; our mind knows that it is
beautiful. And we realize that we are a part of something very magical
because our emotions feel the joy.
Body, mind and spirit are tightly interwoven. But it is our emotions
that keep us reaching for the awareness that will help us awaken to
a world we can only imagine and of knowing who we really are.
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GRANDMOTHER'S WISDOM
The child often came to Grandmother with questions about everything, especially when he was sad or angry.
She was so wise and her kind old face would soften as she told a story or related her own experience to
help him to understand the lesson. One day the boy came to Grandmother and he was very upset and angry.
"What is troubling you,Grandson" she asked as she moved to one side to make room for him to sit next to her.
"you look so angry."
"I thought they were my friends...." he looked down at the ground and made scuffing marks in the earth with his toes.
"But they laughed at me again today when I couldn't play the game better.....I can never win...
they are much taller than me and can run faster. I will never be good at the game." He was near tears and fought
to hold them back. Grandmother rested her hand on his shoulder and could feel him tremble with
disappointment at himself. She stroked his hair and then said softly, "There have been times when
I have felt anger too at others who were unkind and I have felt angry at myself for feeling small and helpless.
And I have even felt hate for those who felt no sorrow for the hurt they caused. But hate wears you down,
Grandson, and it does not hurt your enemy. I have struggled with these feelings many times. It is as if there are
two wolves living inside me; one is white and one is grey. The white wolf is good and does no harm, living in
harmony with all, and does not take offense when no offense was intended. White wolf will only fight when it is
right to do so and in the right way. But grey wolf is full of anger. The littlest thing will cause a fit of temper.
Grey wolf fights everyone all the time...for no reason....not thinking because this anger and hate are so great.
It is helpless anger and will change nothing. Sometimes it is hard to live with these two wolves inside of me,
for both of them try to dominate my spirit." The boy was listening very carefully. He asked
"Which one wins, Grandmother?" Grandmother smiled gently and said, "The one I feed."
Animals, like the Ancient Ones, can help us learn our life lessons. Represented in this drawing are,
Wolf, the teacher, Horse who brings lessons of self-empowerment, Frog for cleansing, and Eagle, our
spiritual connection. In our culture, we are taught to "get rid of" our grey wolf....our shadow side. We learn
to put our focus on white wolf and often become judgmental of others as they struggle to "get rid of" their
own grey wolf. But many cultures teach that to accept our shadow side, make peace with this part of ourselves,
is the only way we will be able to accept all of who we are....and in doing this, we will be better able to accept others.
When i drew this painting, I was feeling sad and helpless while hearing about and watching the latest
human misery......the refugees from Kosovo......and knowing this has been the pattern of history repeated over
and over again, the thought came to me as if it were an new idea. My part in this, the one thing I can do, is to be that
which I long for others to be. Could it be possible that these experiences are here to propel us all [critical mass]
into a higher choice of being? Ancient wisdom talks of "becoming" as the most powerful message. If I choose to
have peace in this world, I must first become peace. I believe peace is the result of compassion. If I can allow life
to show me myself in the actions of others, that I may see my own humanness', and if I can choose to change
these feelings/actions, then I can become compassion. The key to compassion may be to have the ability to
embrace all experience as part of the One without judgement. In my heart, I believe love is all there is.
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INTO HISTORY
Edward Curtis with his assistant D.G. Inverarity, took over 50,000
photographs of the American Indian about 100 years ago.
In the summer of 1900, he witnessed one of the last great
encampments of Prairie Indians. The Blackfoot, on the Piegan
Reservation in Montana, had gathered for their annual Sun Dance.
He knew it might be the last time such an event would ever take place.
The Indians east of the Mississippi were gone, and no true documentation
had ever been made of their way of life. After the massacre at
Wounded Knee where 300 unarmed men, women and children were
slaughtered, the Indians had just about given up all hope of being allowed
to live peacefully in the ways they had been living for so many years.
Curtis knew that they truly were a vanishing race. He was the first
photographer to document the daily life of the American Indian before
they "gave way too much to the white man's culture." He planned to
describe something about each tribe in his pictures. With the support
of President Theodore Roosevelt, Curtis dedicated his life to the true
nature of the American Indian. Many Indians were anxious to help as they
understood that this was to be a permanent memorial to their race.
They came to trust Curtis. He made a great effort to understand their
beliefs that were so misunderstood and feared by the white people.
Roosevelt wrote " He has caught glimpses....into that strange spiritual
and mental life of [the Indians] from whose innermost recesses all white
men are forever barred."
"The Vanishing Race", a Curtis photograph of
a column of Indians riding into a canyon in Arizona, contains a "haunting
mysticism rarely found in pictures" [New York Times] This photograph
was the basis for my drawing "Into History" and tells of today's earth
crisis, of all that is vanishing from our beautiful and life-giving Mother Earth.
We must listen to the words of our Native People.
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IN THIS MOMENT
I long for a place of peace,
I know this can actually be.
As my feelings of peacefulness
Are what I am....
...In this moment...
I must see myself as peaceful
The vision of me feeling this way
Will help create feelings of
Peace On This Earth...
...In this moment...
I believe what the Ancients have told us...
That our thoughts can create what is real.
We are one conscious being
We are peace if we choose
...in this moment...
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Science has now proven that feeling what we
would like to have as our reality, and seeing
ourselves as that, and feeling the feelings of
being in that reality, can make that actually be
our reality. It would only take 8,000 people to
make possible Peace on Earth.
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JOURNEY
Not knowing the names from then to now
keeps peace elusive ... cloudy, dark.
But something vague,
a stirring deep ...
Hearing the wind, the rain, the song;
Seeing the sun, a hawk, a tree;
Touching a stream, the sand, their warmth.
It is the knowing
that She is the circle of safety,
beauty and wisdom
It is this connection that brings peace.
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KINDRED SPIRITS
For there to be peace on earth, we must become peace.
This part of Buddhist philosophy has been taught by every culture throughout time.
For there to be peace, we must accept our responsibility for the earth and for the animals.
"What we do to the earth and to the animals, we do to ourselves"
Chief Seattle's words have become a prophecy.
Today we see an immense increase in illness, large devastation of our natural resources worldwide
including our national parks, and great sadness and pain to both humans and animals everywhere.
The parrot represents the rain forest dwindling habitat. And so many others like the deer or leopard are
left with little to call home or are hunted for sport and trophy. The monkey reminds us that there are
alternatives now to laboratory testing, so that we may eliminate cruel and inaccurate procedures.
We all remember the fur seal and its call for help a few years ago. And the gentle manatee
often scarred and maimed by motorboats..
What of the coral reefs of the world..the countless life forms it supports including our own.
The cat and dog ... centuries of companionship, often living in solitude or left to multiply to starvation.
When the circus or rodeo comes to town, the elephant can help us to realize many of the performers
are cruelly treated and isolated.
And the hidden shame of our civilized countries is the farm animal [represented here by the large face
of the cow]. Few of us realize that six or eight chickens are packed in 18x24 inch cages for their entire
lives de-beaked and de-toed, unable to stand on their own due to forced over weight. Or that for
pigs and cows too, extreme overcrowding is usual along with antibiotic and chemical laden food,
and that fully two thirds of all pigs and cows are conscious when they are skinned at slaughter.
More than ten years ago, many countries in Europe began passing animal protection laws
to eliminate all factory farming. But in our country, anti-cruelty laws for farm animals have been
stricken from the books in many states, due to the powerful beef and dairy, pork and poultry lobbies.
Would most of us continue to support this sadness if we knew? Mahatma Ghandi once stated
that one could tell about the people of a nation by how they treat the animals.
The eagle is our connection with spirit and the butterfly brings us hope...
this is the time for transformation.
I believe the ancient prophecies, telling us that this is a wonderful time of transition as we enter into
a time of peace through nonviolent actions and thoughts. The last few decades have found
many of us seeking ways to become more "spiritual," ... a growing movement toward personal
responsibility for peace. At last we are bringing our lives into alignment with our beliefs.
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THE LEGEND OF JUMPING MOUSE
Little Mouse hears a great roaring in her ears and though she is very frightened and against the warnings of her friends, she begins an amazing journey. The source of the sound seems to be coming from the Majestic Mountains so far away. In her travels she meets many of her sister and brother animal friends and begins to learn about trust. She finds a compassionate spirit within herself in spite of her great fear, and is rewarded with a wondrous gift more magical than she could have ever dreamed.
for the complete legend, please go to legends 2
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THE MEDICINE SPOON
The healer is finding much joy in learning the teachings of Wolf
and the power of Horse. The healer will share these Great Truths
with all will listen to the message that Mother Earth's gifts are in abundance.
She has all we need to create a world of perfect peace
if we can truly hear the teachings and find the power within ourselves
to share.
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THE MEDICINE WHEEL
The Medicine Wheel is an ancient and powerful symbol
for teaching us about the many hidden and wonderful gifts
we have within ourselves. It can help us to reach our full potential.
We only need to decide to learn the lessons of the Four Directions;
then, we can find and become the loving beings the Creator intended.
Each person will see the lessons differently because we are each
unique with very diverse lives to live. The symbolism of nature is used
because many of the human qualities reflected in the Medicine Wheel
are difficult to understand without a living example.
East----the direction of renewal, of new beginnings and of illumination.
This is the place of spiritual connections. Eagle soars high above the earth
and is able to see the whole picture; how all is interrelated.
South----place of the heart, of trust and emotions. It is here we learn about
expressing feelings without hurting others. Often Mouse represents
this direction because of its need to learn to trust. It must learn to live
without fear.
West----learning the lessons that are deep within ourselves, of prayer
and meditation. By finding answers at our center, we can experience
the connection between our spirit and the universe. Bear hibernates
for many months and must spend a great deal of time finding this place
of dreams and introspection.
North----the place of true wisdom. It is where we learn to listen to others
and share our own wisdom, a place of fulfillment. Here we learn of our
true nature and of balance.
If we stand at the center of the Medicine Wheel and learn the
many lessons of the Four Directions, our ability to believe that there is
more to know than has ever been known by the wisest of elders will
encourage us to continue the quest for being all that we can be.
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NEW BEGINNINGS
What makes new beginnings
a thing of the past...
It’s history, not memory
that’s moving too fast.
We must search for the truth
of knowledge long lost...
or we’ll lose all our hope
at immeasurable cost.
it was written on tablets...
our beginnings were told
the answers are there
and ours to unfold.
the way of true peace...
new beginnings can last
if we understand lessons
that come from the past.
There is wonderful knowledge that has been recovered ...
the Sumerian Tablets were written more than 200,000
years ago and tell an incredible story about the beginnings
of the human race as we know it.
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THE POWER OF THE PERSONAL TOTEM
This teaching tells of finding the balance within ourselves so that we may live our lives in a way that feels more harmonious with all that is around us. The sacred tree is a symbol of the cycles of life. It represents wholeness and the interrelationship of all things. It reminds us that all creation is in a state of change, as we must continue to change ourselves. It is said that the branches of the tree reach upward to the love of Father Sky and the roots grow deep into the ground, reminding us of our connection to Mother Earth. It is said that there are only two things that we must do each day to survive; sleep-----our connection to the spiritual world, and eat-----our connection to the physical world of our earth. As we strive to become more balanced, we may learn the lessons taught to us by the animals. In this drawing, I have chosen certain animals to represent energy centers in the body. Each person must choose those that are right for them. The lower three teach us lessons about our physical selves, and the upper three are spiritual lessons. The squirrel is the first and teaches us about security, about finding shelter and food. The bear helps teach emotional and sexual lessons. The fox is located in the solar plexus region. It is the "gut" feeling we have about what is right and wrong; lessons of consciousness. The crow is about speaking truth. The owl teaches about spiritual wisdom, our deepest knowing; about seeing things the way they really are. The hawk is the messenger bringing wisdom from Spirit. Traditionally this would be the place of the eagle, the place of illumination. The deer is the heart center, teaching lessons of love, giving and receiving. By learning lessons of the heart center, one can truly find the balance between the physical and spiritual worlds and walk in harmony on Mother Earth.
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PROMISE FOR NOW
i think of Her beauty
it still can be seen....
but it’s harder to find now
than when i was young...
my thoughts follow my memory
to a time long ago....
and the stories of ancestors
who came from the stars....
they spoke of the prophecies
and the hope that they promised...
the times of the new times
when all would be
peaceful
and
loving......
full beauty restored.
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PROMISE OF PEACE
Ancient legends tell of many prophecies for this time in history.
It is said that there are images and words and symbols planted
in our minds that can help us to understand this process of life
that we are experiencing, an inner knowing that we are somehow
connected to everything on this earth and beyond. Our journey
is often so difficult, often so painful. And when we see the suffering
of others, of the animals forests and mountains, of the rivers and
oceans and of our loved ones. It is then we can become overwhelmed
by it all. But this is a very special time in history...perhaps we can find
deep within our memory the wisdom planted there a long time ago.
Perhaps we can use this wisdom to open our hearts to the strength,
truth and love that lives within, and become willing to bring our lives into
harmony with this greater intelligence...to actually become peace and
to remember that we are the ones we are waiting for .
This is the promise of peace.
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QUIET AFTERNOON
I long for a place of peace
and I know this can be
As my feelings of peacefulness
are what I am...
in this moment.
I must see myself as peaceful
This vision will help create feelings of
Peace on this Earth
in this moment...
I believe what the ancients have told us...
That our thoughts can create what is real.
I believe what Earth’s other creatures
can teach us...
We are one conscious being...
We are Peace if we choose it...
in this moment.
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REMEMBERING ANCIENT SECRETS
Lynx is the knower of secrets of long ago. Ancient knowledge can be revealed by Lynx if the seeker is able to listen. Wolf, the tribe's greatest teacher, can help us to share our deepest truths with each other. Wolf's power ally is the Moon, our unconscious and the symbol for psychic energy. If we can learn to listen to our own inner voices and begin to trust the messages, we will understand ways to ease the restlessness so many of us are feeling at this time. By learning ways to deepen love for ourselves, we will help to heal the broken heart of all.
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SEEING HIGH
He must have had great knowledge of the medicine of the Winged- Ones.
Hawk [messenger], Raven [magic], and Crow [keeper of the sacred law]
have strong connections to the spiritual world. The observer must be
aware of the responsibility to bring the message from the Great Spirit
to the physical world. It may be the ability to see a broader vision, or it
may be the gift of healing magic. The illusions of the physical world and
the need for change may be the message brought to Seeing High, who
reminds us that in this time of crisis for our Mother Earth, we must all seek
the guidance being sent to us from the Great Spirit.
this drawing was done from an Edward Curtis photograph.
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SEE THAT I AM YOUR FRIEND
The inspiration for this ink drawing was the movie "Dances With Wolves".
Discouraged by "civilized" life in the east, a Civil War soldier travels west
to the magnificent country he has heard about to find some purpose in his life -
perhaps an understanding or explanation to make sense of the
destruction and sadness he has witnessed in the war.
He is amazed at the beauty he finds. He becomes aware of very special
feelings he has for his horse, Cisco, and for a wolf he names Two Socks
who befriends him. The soldier begins to experience a deepening friendship with a
People that honor the land and each other in a way that is different
from anything he has ever known before.
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SEVEN WORLDS ~ A SENECA LEGEND
The First World of Love.... After the creation, harmonious living was present among all the beings of earth. Each one had great respect for the others, and the “language of love” was spoken through feelings of the heart. Each tribe [race] had been given different gifts to enable all to live in perfect harmony. The black race was given the ability to seek the truth of the void of the unknown through ritual. The brown race would learn the survival instincts through unity and lessons of working together. The red people were to be the guardians of Mother Earth’s body and her creatures. The yellow race would refine the truth by making new sets of knowing systems to teach all the others. The white race would use creativity and magnetism to learn the truth through fairness. But eventually, many members of all races became greedy and hurtful, and “The People” [a few members of all races] went to live within the safety of Mother Earth while Grandfather Sun cleansed the world with fire and the Whirling Rainbow of Peace filled the sky.
The Second World of Ice.....As the faithful emerged onto the earth’s surface, they were horrified to see that there was no vegetation and that life would be very difficult. The Sky People took pity on the humans and sent the fire stick to keep them warm. Antelope came to give the gift of his body food and his hide for clothing. He gave his bones for tools and his sinew and bones for thread and glue. All Antelope asked was that the people honor the gifts given. Then Grandmother Moon and Wolf brought the gift of language to the people so that they might enhance their many talents through story and song. But eventually the humans forgot. They became became careless and lost respect for other beings of the earth. So Mother Earth again took the few Faithful into her body, and this time the earth was cleansed with ice.
The Third World of Water... This time the Faithful emerged on a lush green surface that almost encircled the earth. For many years the humans lived in harmony with each other, but again, after a time, most forgot the ancient ways. They used the earth’s gifts wastefully and were harmful to each other. Though they had great technology, [Atlantis] they became even greedier and finally destroyed the mighty Tree of Life. So, with great sadness, Mother Earth cleansed the earth once again; this time with water.
The Fourth World of Separation .... When the waters receded, the land was divided into continents, each to become the home of a separate race. When the Faithful emerged upon the surface, they knew the promise of this world was to be equality, but the challenge would be that of separation. As they explored their individual beliefs, the memory of Great Mystery was forgotten, and once again greed , lack of respect and intolerance flourished. Wars and great sadness covered the earth. But there were a few who remembered and carried the vision of a time peace, love and new hope as the Earth Mother prepared to send mighty cataclysms to the areas of greatest sadness. We are now in the final days of the Fourth World, but we are filled with hope and the vision of many years of peace that is the promise of the next world.
The Fifth World of Illumination.... This will be a time of perfect peace. Five traveling stars, bridging the Fourth and Fifth Worlds, will bring new thoughts of understanding, healing medicines for the people and the earth. The circle of the Whirling Rainbow of Peace will be seen at last. The lessons of “opposites” will be replaced by the knowing that all lessons are equal. The humans will become wisdom, rather than trying to find wisdom outside themselves.
The Sixth World of Prophecy and Revelation.... This will be a time when all planetary beings will actually know and feel everything that their counterparts feel and know. Life will develop through dream awareness. We will dream our future together.
The Seventh World of Completion.... The Seventh World will allow life to return to its beginning place. The Language of Love will return as a means to understand in the purest form. We will truly understand the unconditional love of Great Spirit, and we will realize our journey to develop our talents to complete our contribution of wholeness to life.
from “Other Council Fires Were Here Before Ours” by Twylah Nitsch and Jamie Sams
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TRANSFORMATION OF THE TWO
Relationship with another can be the most difficult part of our lives,
as we struggle to find the way to love and allow love.
It may be with a parent or child, or with friends or our partner or lover.
Magic expectations seem to find their way into our thinking
often destroying the feelings of safety that we desire so very much.
Forgiveness seems impossible at times and the distance between
two can deepen and become so wide it becomes a misty space
that clouds our view of the other.
I must learn to look at myself with eyes of love and understanding
so that i may clearly, truly, see my beloved.
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WAITING FOR THE SONG
In the wood,
I lie dreaming
Watching images
of that yet to come
Stories weave
in the air around me
With the history
that creates what I am
On the Earth I lie dreaming
Warmed by the sun
Cooled by the breeze
Listening to secrets
Whispered by the wind
Whirling through the mind
of a paradox living
In the winter I lie dreaming
Waiting for the song
that signals me to wake
The joining of history
with myth and story
Twining around what I am,,,
what I shall forever be
In the wood
I lie dreaming
Waking softly
to a life constant,
ever-changing
lived joyfully.
by Jenny Wren c1999
This drawing has very special meaning for me...
it represents the spark of hope found in the
wounded heart of a loved one...
the ever present place of joy that we carry within,
even in the most difficult of times...
It is about how we find the courage to hear
the song.
The poem was written by my daughter.
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WAITING FOR THE STORM
Now is the time of the storm...
a time we have been waiting for.
The shifting of the ages.
And we can feel the changes
as we understand again...
The Language of Love
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SHARING THE VISIONS OF OUR TIME
Visions and secrets of times long ago
Prophecies tell of a time
That is now
It is now that the visions can be understood...
And each of us
Can become part of the collective response
That will bring a new way to live
On our Mother Earth
with Compassion.
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SPIRIT OF MAGICAL CHANGES
We are just beginning to understand...
That which quantum science now knows...
That which ancient cultures have always known...
Our future is waiting
For us to make the choices
That will fulfill the prophecies...
To finally understand
That we are here to find the
Love
That is our destiny.
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TWO DAYS DREAMING
At last I found that meditation could help me find the answers to many questions in my life. And I have used the Medicine Cards as a reference to discover what messages the animals have for us to learn. The image I got is exactly what I drew. When I had finished, I read about coyote and deer, the two animals I had drawn. Coyote is the trickster. Her message is to help us see ourselves more clearly; though what we see is not always what we want to see. Coyote takes herself much too seriously, but she can also help us to see the humorous things we often do to ourselves. Deer represents gentleness. He brings us messages of love and compassion. He teaches us to use gentleness to reach the hearts of those who are wounded and need our help. He helps us to see that we must love others and ourselves just the way we are.
The shield can also represent the medicine wheel. As we stand in the center, we look to the Four Directions for guidance. The lessons of each direction are taught by an animal whose medicine speaks of the truths of nature, a message from the direction it represents. The South brings lessons of trust. The West teaches us about finding answers within ourselves. The North is about sharing wisdom, and the East is learning to see the whole picture, new beginnings and our spiritual connection.
Native people have used all of Nature to learn the teachings of Great Spirit and Mother Earth. By using these natural gifts, we can learn so very much about ourselves and each other.
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WALKING BETWEEN EARTH AND SPIRIT
Ancient wisdom teaches that we must become that which we believe.
The forgotten link is the heart center..........
it is the heart that supplies the brain with vibrational information instructing us on what to do next.
It is said the heart receives its messages from Mother Earth.....
and the Earth from Spirit.
As the Earth raises her vibrations, and as we enter this wondrous time, the Shift of the Ages,
so must all living beings
I AM MY POWER, TAUGHT BY EAGLE
I AM PEACE, TAUGHT BY THE SMALLEST WINGED ONE
I AM COMPASSION, TAUGHT BY OUR MOTHER EARTH
It is compassion that will help us to raise our own vibrations ....... it is how we will be able to enter the
Fifth World of Illumination
A time of peace at last.
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WISDOM FROM THE ANCESTORS
Every culture speaks of civilizations that thrived
long long ago. Evidence from the Sumerian Tablets
tell of humans living more than 400,000 years ago
on this earth. They also tell how our ancestors came
from the stars ...... and this can be found in many
Native American teachings.
And they spoke too of this time in history as a great
transition .......... from the Fourth World, a time of
separation and isolation, to the Fifth World of
Illumination. This is to be a time of inner spiritual
connection. We will know our own truth and will begin
the journey to the Seventh World. It is now that we will
begin to really understand the Language of Love again ....
the only way to create our future in Peace.
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WOLF’S SONG
Nature's relationship between predator and prey
has always seemed a strange and even cruel mystery.
By trying to understand the true nature and teachings of
Deer and Wolf, the extraordinary lesson has finally become clear.
Wolf is the teacher, the conveyer of new ideas and great truths
to be shared with others or learned from within.
Grandmother Moon is Wolf's power ally and holds the secrets
of our unconscious wisdom.
Deer is the teacher of unconditional love
and can teach the power of gentleness
for healing our wounded hearts.
We can learn from these teachers of the greatest gift of all.....
when one gives its life so that another may live.
All of us must eat other living things to be able to live ourselves.
If only we would take this gift lovingly and with respect,
we would be able to restore harmony to our Mother Earth.
And in the process, we also would help to heal our hearts
as we took into our bodies the gift ........
in the spirit as it was meant to be given.
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