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Using the Medicine Wheel to Bring Balance to the Earth by Arianrhod Wolfchild
IT IS OUR PURPOSE, each of us, to bring balance to the Earthly Mother. In doing this, we bring balance to ourselves.Within each of us, male and female, are male
and female elements. For the past few thousand years, since the rise of
settled civilizations in the West, the energy of the Earth has been
tilted toward the masculine, a patriarchal power. This is not bad. It
just is. In the scheme of things, perhaps it was necessary to provide
the impetus for the rise of hierarchy, to bring order to the world in
human relations.We would not be a global society today without it.
Technology, the result of the literal, rational left-brain thinking of
the male power, is not a bad thing. It is a powerful force. But when out
of balance with its goal-oriented, task-formed action, it also has
negative influences such as cruelty, dominance, war and action without
regard for others. And it is not the whole truth. Being literal,
straight-line energy, its "truth" can be easily broken. (An example is
legalese: How something can be true and false at the same time. How it
can indicate one thing while meaning another, allowing "advantage" to
one over another.)The female power is necessary to hold the excesses of
the male power in check. Female power is holistic, circular,
right-brained. Its "truth" is often not easily described because it is
non-rational, more symbol than word, difficult to put into literal words
that separate ideas and, thereby, doesn't represent the "whole" truth
when put into words. (An example would be: "My heart is warm and the
birds sing, the Earth and I are one." It is true and totally true, and
cannot be dissected, nor verified in a rational way.)Prior to the
ascension of the male power, for thousands of years, before even
recorded time, societies around the Earthly Mother were based on female
power, goddess energies. They took many forms, but the female energy of
the Earth was bountiful, as the communal societies that resided in that
power, receiving pleasure through the gifts of air, water, earth and
fire.It was a time of community when the interests of the whole took
precedence. The tribe, the people came first. This is female energy:
Inclusion, wholeness, being receptive and fertile to be in synergy with
the male power. In balance, to provide abundance. Female power alone
cannot sustain, as it needs the male power to come to fruition. But
neither can the male power exist alone, for it lacks the ability to
sustain. That, then, is the aim, to bring our energies into balance.
That is to recognize the nvwati (Cherokee), the good medicine in
all things.In Native way the world outside reflects the world inside.
They are one. But we don't try to manipulate the world to create inner
states. That’s backwards, male thinking: Doing to achieve, rather than
achieving to do. We achieve an inner state and it reflects in the world,
ever outward into The Sacred Hoop of Life where it’s reflected back to
us as part of The Sacred Hoop of Life.The Great Secret is that we always
carry The Sacred Hoop of Life within us all the time. It is up to us to
use it, keep it whole.This is reflected in The Medicine Wheel, which
incorporates male (straight line) and female (circular) energies as
one.If you look at the Medicine Wheel, it is first a set of lines. To
create one outside yourself, put a rock in the middle, then a rock in a
straight line outward in each direction: One to the East, one to the
South, one to the West, and one to the North. It describes a
straight-line equal cross.This is the male energy. Each direction has a
power, and each direction has a color associated. Different tribes used
different colors, reflecting where they were. But we use the colors red,
yellow, black and white here to reflect that we are all members of the
five-fingered tribe, one people of many hues, one humanity.The colors
and directions are:
and female elements. For the past few thousand years, since the rise of
settled civilizations in the West, the energy of the Earth has been
tilted toward the masculine, a patriarchal power. This is not bad. It
just is. In the scheme of things, perhaps it was necessary to provide
the impetus for the rise of hierarchy, to bring order to the world in
human relations.We would not be a global society today without it.
Technology, the result of the literal, rational left-brain thinking of
the male power, is not a bad thing. It is a powerful force. But when out
of balance with its goal-oriented, task-formed action, it also has
negative influences such as cruelty, dominance, war and action without
regard for others. And it is not the whole truth. Being literal,
straight-line energy, its "truth" can be easily broken. (An example is
legalese: How something can be true and false at the same time. How it
can indicate one thing while meaning another, allowing "advantage" to
one over another.)The female power is necessary to hold the excesses of
the male power in check. Female power is holistic, circular,
right-brained. Its "truth" is often not easily described because it is
non-rational, more symbol than word, difficult to put into literal words
that separate ideas and, thereby, doesn't represent the "whole" truth
when put into words. (An example would be: "My heart is warm and the
birds sing, the Earth and I are one." It is true and totally true, and
cannot be dissected, nor verified in a rational way.)Prior to the
ascension of the male power, for thousands of years, before even
recorded time, societies around the Earthly Mother were based on female
power, goddess energies. They took many forms, but the female energy of
the Earth was bountiful, as the communal societies that resided in that
power, receiving pleasure through the gifts of air, water, earth and
fire.It was a time of community when the interests of the whole took
precedence. The tribe, the people came first. This is female energy:
Inclusion, wholeness, being receptive and fertile to be in synergy with
the male power. In balance, to provide abundance. Female power alone
cannot sustain, as it needs the male power to come to fruition. But
neither can the male power exist alone, for it lacks the ability to
sustain. That, then, is the aim, to bring our energies into balance.
That is to recognize the nvwati (Cherokee), the good medicine in
all things.In Native way the world outside reflects the world inside.
They are one. But we don't try to manipulate the world to create inner
states. That’s backwards, male thinking: Doing to achieve, rather than
achieving to do. We achieve an inner state and it reflects in the world,
ever outward into The Sacred Hoop of Life where it’s reflected back to
us as part of The Sacred Hoop of Life.The Great Secret is that we always
carry The Sacred Hoop of Life within us all the time. It is up to us to
use it, keep it whole.This is reflected in The Medicine Wheel, which
incorporates male (straight line) and female (circular) energies as
one.If you look at the Medicine Wheel, it is first a set of lines. To
create one outside yourself, put a rock in the middle, then a rock in a
straight line outward in each direction: One to the East, one to the
South, one to the West, and one to the North. It describes a
straight-line equal cross.This is the male energy. Each direction has a
power, and each direction has a color associated. Different tribes used
different colors, reflecting where they were. But we use the colors red,
yellow, black and white here to reflect that we are all members of the
five-fingered tribe, one people of many hues, one humanity.The colors
and directions are:
East, red – Newness, beginnings, new awareness, dawnSouth, yellow – Healing, growing, vigor, youthWest, black – Inner vision, reflection, soul-searching, endingsNorth, white – Wisdom of ancestors, Higher Power, guidance
Now that you see the powers of the directions, notice that it actually is a circle. You could place stones outward from the center indefinitely, and it
would be a stone circle, which is what the lodges of the Hopi and the
ancient Celts used as sanctuaries for healing ceremonies and prayer
time.Each of these lesser lines has a power, too. Different tribes have
different associations with different medicine wheels that describe a
purpose or meditation. But for our purposes, we’ll stick with the simple
one. It is one stone in the middle, one at each direction: East, south,
west, and north. There actually are six directions, counting above and
below (a three-dimensional Medicine Wheel, extending in a perfect
circle, however large or small you make it, as an altar on a desk top to
a circle on the ground). It has great power.Whoever we are, wherever we
are, we are important instruments of the Creator in doing this duty,
giving prayers in The Medicine Wheel.It is the soul connection that
resides within each of us, the "true" path we walk, that knows no time
or place. For we carry it from lifetime to lifetime like underwater
divers, their air hoses connecting them to above.Our "diving suits" into
this 3-D world, our bodies, are removable, and interchangeable. The
real "source" of life and the provider of all we have here in this world
is not here in this world. But we are connected to it permanently. We
only think we live here in these skins and that our surroundings are
"real." They are a dream. Admittedly, sometimes, a bad one. We each add
to this dream with our consciousness, moment by moment.We are each and
all "minute." But the "saving grace" is that we each have the power of
the Creator within each and every one of us, which is greater than all.
That is the power we access in giving our prayers. And that is the power
we use to change our Dream of the World to bring balance to it. Balance
is at the heart of the Flow of Creation.We offer ourselves, our
sensibilities, in humbleness, knowing we are small and weak and can do
little on our own, so that the Creator can take our gift, our individual
light, and let it magnify the healing gift of divine compassion. That
is the "power." The power of Creator, that gift of love Creator gives
each and every one of us that makes us at once humble, human, fallible
and divine.So, your prayers are precious. Each of our prayers is much
greater than us.Every single one of us has all of Creation within us.
Every single one of us has God living inside. Every single one of us is
greater than any "thing" we might see around us. That is our reason for
being here - to reflect our world as children of The Earthly Mother and
Heavenly Father. Our bodies are of the Earth, we come from her, the
elements in them are hers, the signature of our flesh and bones are
hers. But our souls, our animus, our spark of life and great healing
capacity belong to the Creator and are our birthright, as children of
Earth and Sky.When you give your prayers to bring balance to the Earth,
balance to yourself, balance to all, you do not have to do it in concert
with others. It may "feel better" for us to pray with a group, all at
once, at the same time. There is a sense of community and belonging to
synchronize our prayers, to become a "worldwide" prayer movement, for
example. And that is good. There is nothing wrong with feeling good or
having the feeling that our prayers matter when joined with others. And
they do. They do have power. Tremendous power.
would be a stone circle, which is what the lodges of the Hopi and the
ancient Celts used as sanctuaries for healing ceremonies and prayer
time.Each of these lesser lines has a power, too. Different tribes have
different associations with different medicine wheels that describe a
purpose or meditation. But for our purposes, we’ll stick with the simple
one. It is one stone in the middle, one at each direction: East, south,
west, and north. There actually are six directions, counting above and
below (a three-dimensional Medicine Wheel, extending in a perfect
circle, however large or small you make it, as an altar on a desk top to
a circle on the ground). It has great power.Whoever we are, wherever we
are, we are important instruments of the Creator in doing this duty,
giving prayers in The Medicine Wheel.It is the soul connection that
resides within each of us, the "true" path we walk, that knows no time
or place. For we carry it from lifetime to lifetime like underwater
divers, their air hoses connecting them to above.Our "diving suits" into
this 3-D world, our bodies, are removable, and interchangeable. The
real "source" of life and the provider of all we have here in this world
is not here in this world. But we are connected to it permanently. We
only think we live here in these skins and that our surroundings are
"real." They are a dream. Admittedly, sometimes, a bad one. We each add
to this dream with our consciousness, moment by moment.We are each and
all "minute." But the "saving grace" is that we each have the power of
the Creator within each and every one of us, which is greater than all.
That is the power we access in giving our prayers. And that is the power
we use to change our Dream of the World to bring balance to it. Balance
is at the heart of the Flow of Creation.We offer ourselves, our
sensibilities, in humbleness, knowing we are small and weak and can do
little on our own, so that the Creator can take our gift, our individual
light, and let it magnify the healing gift of divine compassion. That
is the "power." The power of Creator, that gift of love Creator gives
each and every one of us that makes us at once humble, human, fallible
and divine.So, your prayers are precious. Each of our prayers is much
greater than us.Every single one of us has all of Creation within us.
Every single one of us has God living inside. Every single one of us is
greater than any "thing" we might see around us. That is our reason for
being here - to reflect our world as children of The Earthly Mother and
Heavenly Father. Our bodies are of the Earth, we come from her, the
elements in them are hers, the signature of our flesh and bones are
hers. But our souls, our animus, our spark of life and great healing
capacity belong to the Creator and are our birthright, as children of
Earth and Sky.When you give your prayers to bring balance to the Earth,
balance to yourself, balance to all, you do not have to do it in concert
with others. It may "feel better" for us to pray with a group, all at
once, at the same time. There is a sense of community and belonging to
synchronize our prayers, to become a "worldwide" prayer movement, for
example. And that is good. There is nothing wrong with feeling good or
having the feeling that our prayers matter when joined with others. And
they do. They do have power. Tremendous power.
But never discount the power of your prayers - your individual opening and allowing of Creator’s light to flow as your
God-given consciousness guides you to do. You are heaven. You are Earth.
You are One with the Creator. And your prayers are heard.So, how do we
do this?We do it by bringing balance to ourselves and by performing
ceremonies to extend that balance to all our relations, those around us,
in physical and spiritual form.In this way, by being "one" within
ourselves to the outside world, the world becomes "one" as far as all
those who seek balance in the world can achieve it.As Dhyani Ywahoo, a
Cherokee (Tsalagi) teacher explains in her book, "Voices of the
Ancestors: Cherokee Teachings from the Wisdom Fire" (rather
prophetically given the December 26 tsunami): "Through prayer and ritual
the stability of the physical form is maintained. In this time, right
action is being called forth from all, to renew The Sacred Hoop. As
sacred ceremonies are kept, dances danced, the lunar and solar currents
within the individual clearly resonate with the lunar and solar energies
of the planet. As individuals maintain attitudes of alienation and
ideas of domination over the natural order of things and over one
another, there occurs an obstruction of the flow among the individual,
the group, and the electromagnetic current of the Earth, thereby
disturbing the flow of the wind and the lightning, which brings
life-giving rain and germination properties to the seed. Hence, each one
is called to make a choice: with the stream or not. No equivocation."The
Procedure:
God-given consciousness guides you to do. You are heaven. You are Earth.
You are One with the Creator. And your prayers are heard.So, how do we
do this?We do it by bringing balance to ourselves and by performing
ceremonies to extend that balance to all our relations, those around us,
in physical and spiritual form.In this way, by being "one" within
ourselves to the outside world, the world becomes "one" as far as all
those who seek balance in the world can achieve it.As Dhyani Ywahoo, a
Cherokee (Tsalagi) teacher explains in her book, "Voices of the
Ancestors: Cherokee Teachings from the Wisdom Fire" (rather
prophetically given the December 26 tsunami): "Through prayer and ritual
the stability of the physical form is maintained. In this time, right
action is being called forth from all, to renew The Sacred Hoop. As
sacred ceremonies are kept, dances danced, the lunar and solar currents
within the individual clearly resonate with the lunar and solar energies
of the planet. As individuals maintain attitudes of alienation and
ideas of domination over the natural order of things and over one
another, there occurs an obstruction of the flow among the individual,
the group, and the electromagnetic current of the Earth, thereby
disturbing the flow of the wind and the lightning, which brings
life-giving rain and germination properties to the seed. Hence, each one
is called to make a choice: with the stream or not. No equivocation."The
Procedure:
Start with five rocks, putting one at each of the four directions: East, south, west, north. The fifth rock is in the center. You might want to put a special
one there, perhaps a healing stone, like rose quartz or turquoise. Or
you might want to put a figure there, like Quan Yin, Mother Mary, etc.,
if you desire. The center stone is actually you, your soul, heart
connection, authentic self, as well as the representation of above and
below (Heavenly Father/Earthly Mother). You are the center of this
universe.Burn sage or cedar or incense to clear the area, remove
impurities.Start in the east (facing west), welcoming the energies of
dawn – seeing with new eyes, shedding preconceived emotions or thoughts,
allowing new energies to pour in. This refreshes you and orients you.
Drum or sing or pray, as you will do with each direction, directing your
prayers toward Creator and your guides and angels, the good spirits, to
carry your open heart love to where it is needed.When it is time to
move, sit in the South (facing north), the place of healing, the midday
sun, vigorous growth. Allow that energy to come into the Sacred Circle
and send that powerful energy of healing and vitality to those who need
it.When done, move to the West (facing East) and feel the inner light
grow within you as the Western Gate honors the setting sun, the time of
darkness, when we go within. Allow that inner light, divine light that
is the co-creator in you to go where it is needed, proving inner
illumination for those in darkest times.Finally, in the north, feel the
white light of the Creator, Higher Power, ancestors, divine wisdom
entering the circle, guiding and directing you and your prayers as to
where they need to go. Let the eagle of the north carry your heart-felt
wishes. For the eagle travels far, sees far, knows the way ahead, the
path that is needed.Note that the circle is a three dimensional one. It
is above and below as equally as it is around the four points (and all
points between those points to make the circle). It is the Earth. It is
the universe. And you are the center point. You are speaking, seeing,
feeling you as you speak, see and feel you - talking, singing and
drumming with the Creator who is your co-creator with this world. You
are one. Allow it, accept it, acknowledge it, be grateful. This is the
world we live in. We are meant to be here.This is a rudimentary
description, but it works to give a nice framework.And what do you feel
or do when you do this? That’s up to you. But I’ll give an example from
ceremonies I performed in the aftermath of the December 26 tsunami,
offering healing love and light to the lost souls so they could orient
themselves toward the light of the afterlife, and for those left behind,
suffering and in pain. Note that you do not need to be wordy or somber
or structured in your prayers. Allow Creator to guide you, being open to
whatever gifts of Spirit are offered for you to share.When I was doing
the ceremony in the south, I read aloud a note about an orphanage that
had been swept away by the tsunami, taking all 170 souls. It brought
tears to my eyes, and my heart had a large, aching, empty space for
those children, grieving for them and all the little ones who are
suffering.I went into that "space" and let the grief and sorrow wash
over and well up within me so that my heart filled with compassion for
the suffering, my eyes streaming tears, my voice incoherent with
sadness, knowing that we are all children in the sight of the Creator,
each one of us, and all suffer as one when any suffer. We are one. All
humanity.As I was filled with this pain and loss, I remembered how
beautiful the laughter of a child is. The image came before me: A
laughing child, filled with delight, emanating happiness. This was the
gift of the south, its power. It was a golden vision of beauty. It came
spontaneously, to fill the lack. And in this, I completely immersed
myself.You know, children don’t laugh with their voices like adults,
they laugh with their whole bodies. They wiggle all over with joy. Their
spirits cannot contain the gladness, nor can their bodies, which
vibrate to the awesome power of the Creator’s joy when they find
delight. And they do so often, at virtually any and every thing, because
the little ones are still close to the Source.I remembered my little
boy when he was like that. How he would laugh so much he would put out
great heat, his little body getting sweaty with laughter! And I
remembered stroking his hair, smelling its scent, the scent of laughter,
and my heart filled with love for this divine being that was my child.
Such a gift from God! Such are all children!And that was my prayer. That
all the children of the Earth, all the children who were swept away,
all the children now hungry or cold or fearful, in shock or grieving at
the loss of home and loved ones would feel the mighty power of the
Creator's love as expressed through the musically loud, sweaty,
unrestrained, wiggling love that only a child can truly experience!In
the place of that empty, grieving space in my heart, I sent the love I
felt, and feel, and know resides in every child, even an old 52-year-old
one like me. And I laughed out loud. For that golden light of love can
fill and illuminate any void, dispel any darkness, and overflow any
earthly receptacle. It came to me: Let the love of God as by a child’s
voice in laughter fill the universe and all hearts with gladness to be
alive, no matter how deep the darkness or grave the surroundings. And I
raised my hands to send it on its way, waving my prayer fan to gently
waft this power around the whole world of the Medicine Wheel before me,
emanating from its heart.When we send our prayers this way, it is not
our love that fills the universe. It is the Creator’s love. By tapping
this love within us and sending it out, freely giving it without
attachment, only so that our hearts are open to share whatever we may
give to any and all who need it, it resonates with The Great Mind, the
Heart of God. It is like plucking a string on a violin that causes the
great symphony of the Flow of Creation to reverberate and be magnified
by the many strings of others’ hearts who hear and feel the vibration
sent out, however seemingly small.When we are in the Medicine Wheel, we
are the universe. We are the world. We are all people. And as
co-creators with Creator, we are the Creator. For our highest vibrations
are attuned to the great symphony. With only one string plucked, the
strand of love in our hearts, we act as a tuning fork for all Creation
with the vibration resonating here in the hologram that is our
universe.Know that this is true. And you can do this. You are an
instrument of God. Let the Creator and your highest guides and angels,
your power animals, and the great goddesses of the Earth instruct you
through your intuition. Let the leaning of your heart guide you in which
strings to pluck and how to attune them. The repository of all
knowledge is within you, waiting to be tapped.Your inherent wisdom is of
all ages. I know no more than you. But I know that we each have this
potential for Creation within each one of us, as surely as the divine
spark of the Creator resides within each one of us. We are each the
living potential of an idea in the Mind of The Creator. And we share
that body of knowledge, that light, that knowing, waiting in potential,
within us.See the light, feel it, become it. Open your heart, and the
Creator will do the rest. We are one Sacred Circle in one Hoop of Life.
No point in that circle is any "better" or "less" than any other. Each
point in the circle holds the circle together. Each point is essential
and we all are one. Know it. It is true.We are all related.mitakuye
oyasin, gus dii dada dv niAho.© Jim Ewing, 2005
one there, perhaps a healing stone, like rose quartz or turquoise. Or
you might want to put a figure there, like Quan Yin, Mother Mary, etc.,
if you desire. The center stone is actually you, your soul, heart
connection, authentic self, as well as the representation of above and
below (Heavenly Father/Earthly Mother). You are the center of this
universe.Burn sage or cedar or incense to clear the area, remove
impurities.Start in the east (facing west), welcoming the energies of
dawn – seeing with new eyes, shedding preconceived emotions or thoughts,
allowing new energies to pour in. This refreshes you and orients you.
Drum or sing or pray, as you will do with each direction, directing your
prayers toward Creator and your guides and angels, the good spirits, to
carry your open heart love to where it is needed.When it is time to
move, sit in the South (facing north), the place of healing, the midday
sun, vigorous growth. Allow that energy to come into the Sacred Circle
and send that powerful energy of healing and vitality to those who need
it.When done, move to the West (facing East) and feel the inner light
grow within you as the Western Gate honors the setting sun, the time of
darkness, when we go within. Allow that inner light, divine light that
is the co-creator in you to go where it is needed, proving inner
illumination for those in darkest times.Finally, in the north, feel the
white light of the Creator, Higher Power, ancestors, divine wisdom
entering the circle, guiding and directing you and your prayers as to
where they need to go. Let the eagle of the north carry your heart-felt
wishes. For the eagle travels far, sees far, knows the way ahead, the
path that is needed.Note that the circle is a three dimensional one. It
is above and below as equally as it is around the four points (and all
points between those points to make the circle). It is the Earth. It is
the universe. And you are the center point. You are speaking, seeing,
feeling you as you speak, see and feel you - talking, singing and
drumming with the Creator who is your co-creator with this world. You
are one. Allow it, accept it, acknowledge it, be grateful. This is the
world we live in. We are meant to be here.This is a rudimentary
description, but it works to give a nice framework.And what do you feel
or do when you do this? That’s up to you. But I’ll give an example from
ceremonies I performed in the aftermath of the December 26 tsunami,
offering healing love and light to the lost souls so they could orient
themselves toward the light of the afterlife, and for those left behind,
suffering and in pain. Note that you do not need to be wordy or somber
or structured in your prayers. Allow Creator to guide you, being open to
whatever gifts of Spirit are offered for you to share.When I was doing
the ceremony in the south, I read aloud a note about an orphanage that
had been swept away by the tsunami, taking all 170 souls. It brought
tears to my eyes, and my heart had a large, aching, empty space for
those children, grieving for them and all the little ones who are
suffering.I went into that "space" and let the grief and sorrow wash
over and well up within me so that my heart filled with compassion for
the suffering, my eyes streaming tears, my voice incoherent with
sadness, knowing that we are all children in the sight of the Creator,
each one of us, and all suffer as one when any suffer. We are one. All
humanity.As I was filled with this pain and loss, I remembered how
beautiful the laughter of a child is. The image came before me: A
laughing child, filled with delight, emanating happiness. This was the
gift of the south, its power. It was a golden vision of beauty. It came
spontaneously, to fill the lack. And in this, I completely immersed
myself.You know, children don’t laugh with their voices like adults,
they laugh with their whole bodies. They wiggle all over with joy. Their
spirits cannot contain the gladness, nor can their bodies, which
vibrate to the awesome power of the Creator’s joy when they find
delight. And they do so often, at virtually any and every thing, because
the little ones are still close to the Source.I remembered my little
boy when he was like that. How he would laugh so much he would put out
great heat, his little body getting sweaty with laughter! And I
remembered stroking his hair, smelling its scent, the scent of laughter,
and my heart filled with love for this divine being that was my child.
Such a gift from God! Such are all children!And that was my prayer. That
all the children of the Earth, all the children who were swept away,
all the children now hungry or cold or fearful, in shock or grieving at
the loss of home and loved ones would feel the mighty power of the
Creator's love as expressed through the musically loud, sweaty,
unrestrained, wiggling love that only a child can truly experience!In
the place of that empty, grieving space in my heart, I sent the love I
felt, and feel, and know resides in every child, even an old 52-year-old
one like me. And I laughed out loud. For that golden light of love can
fill and illuminate any void, dispel any darkness, and overflow any
earthly receptacle. It came to me: Let the love of God as by a child’s
voice in laughter fill the universe and all hearts with gladness to be
alive, no matter how deep the darkness or grave the surroundings. And I
raised my hands to send it on its way, waving my prayer fan to gently
waft this power around the whole world of the Medicine Wheel before me,
emanating from its heart.When we send our prayers this way, it is not
our love that fills the universe. It is the Creator’s love. By tapping
this love within us and sending it out, freely giving it without
attachment, only so that our hearts are open to share whatever we may
give to any and all who need it, it resonates with The Great Mind, the
Heart of God. It is like plucking a string on a violin that causes the
great symphony of the Flow of Creation to reverberate and be magnified
by the many strings of others’ hearts who hear and feel the vibration
sent out, however seemingly small.When we are in the Medicine Wheel, we
are the universe. We are the world. We are all people. And as
co-creators with Creator, we are the Creator. For our highest vibrations
are attuned to the great symphony. With only one string plucked, the
strand of love in our hearts, we act as a tuning fork for all Creation
with the vibration resonating here in the hologram that is our
universe.Know that this is true. And you can do this. You are an
instrument of God. Let the Creator and your highest guides and angels,
your power animals, and the great goddesses of the Earth instruct you
through your intuition. Let the leaning of your heart guide you in which
strings to pluck and how to attune them. The repository of all
knowledge is within you, waiting to be tapped.Your inherent wisdom is of
all ages. I know no more than you. But I know that we each have this
potential for Creation within each one of us, as surely as the divine
spark of the Creator resides within each one of us. We are each the
living potential of an idea in the Mind of The Creator. And we share
that body of knowledge, that light, that knowing, waiting in potential,
within us.See the light, feel it, become it. Open your heart, and the
Creator will do the rest. We are one Sacred Circle in one Hoop of Life.
No point in that circle is any "better" or "less" than any other. Each
point in the circle holds the circle together. Each point is essential
and we all are one. Know it. It is true.We are all related.mitakuye
oyasin, gus dii dada dv niAho.© Jim Ewing, 2005
Jim Pathfinder Ewing (Nvnehi Awatisgi), 52, is an enrolled member of the Southern Cherokee Tribe and Associated Bands in Texas, an Elder of the Manataka American Indian Council (Hot Springs, Ark.), a member of
the Bear Society (Russelville, Ark), a Bear Dancer (Yona Galisgisgia)
and Water Pourer with training in Shamanism, Reiki and other forms of
energy medicine. He lives in Lena, Miss., where he practices, teaches,
holds Bear Lodge (Asi/Inipi) and leads a monthly Drum Circle, a prayer
ceremony honoring the Native American Medicine Wheel. A Registered
Karuna Reiki® Master Teacher, Usui/Tibetan Reiki Master Teacher and
sponsor of workshops by The Foundation For Shamanic Studies, he writes a
monthly newsletter ("Keeping In Touch …") that has subscribers
across the United States and in several foreign countries. His e-mail is
blueskywaters@att.net;
address: P.O. Box 397, Lena, MS 39094.
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Patchwork Merchant Mercenaries had its humble beginnings as an idea of a few artisans and craftsmen who enjoy performing with live steel fighting. As well as a patchwork quilt tent canvas. Most had prior military experience hence the name.
Patchwork Merchant Mercenaries.
Vendertainers that brought many things to a show and are know for helping out where ever they can.
As well as being a place where the older hand made items could be found made by them and enjoyed by all.
We expanded over the years to become well known at what we do. Now we represent over 100 artisans and craftsman that are well known in their venues and some just starting out. Some of their works have been premiered in TV, stage and movies on a regular basis.
Specializing in Medieval, Goth , Stage Film, BDFSM and Practitioner.
Patchwork Merchant Mercenaries a Dept of, Ask For IT was started by artists and former military veterans, and sword fighters, representing over 100 artisans, one who made his living traveling from fair to festival vending medieval wares. The majority of his customers are re-enactors, SCAdians and the like, looking to build their kit with period clothing, feast gear, adornments, etc.
Likewise, it is typical for these history-lovers to peruse the tent (aka mobile store front) and, upon finding something that pleases the eye, ask "Is this period?"
A deceitful query!! This is not a yes or no question. One must have a damn good understanding of European history (at least) from the fall of Rome to the mid-1600's to properly answer. Taking into account, also, the culture in which the querent is dressed is vitally important. You see, though it may be well within medieval period, it would be strange to see a Viking wearing a Caftan...or is it?
After a festival's time of answering weighty questions such as these, I'd sleep like a log! Only a mad man could possibly remember the place and time for each piece of kitchen ware, weaponry, cloth, and chain within a span of 1,000 years!! Surely there must be an easier way, a place where he could post all this knowledge...
Traveling Within The World is meant to be such a place. A place for all of these artists to keep in touch and directly interact with their fellow geeks and re-enactment hobbyists, their clientele.
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