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Comment by Dept of PMM Artists & things on March 13, 2012 at 11:07am

"I went to a holy man and asked him for help. He told me to get on the Red Road. Pray to Wakan-Tanka (Great Spirit) to help you walk the Red Road."

-- Dr. A.C. Ross (Ehanamani), LAKOTA

All Indian traditions, customs and ceremonies help us answer three questions: who am I?, why am I?, and where am I going? Only on the Red Road can we find the answer to these three questions. When we can answer these three questions, we are on the Red Road. When we cannot, we have gone astray. That is why the Holy Men tell us to pray to the Great Spirit and to seek the Red Road. Why am I? My purpose is the serve the Great Spirit. Who am I? I am an Indian who walks the Red Road. Where am I going? My vision is to serve my people.

Great Spirit, when I know You, only then do I know me. Help me today to know You.

Comment by Denise Morgan (Helping Hand) on March 12, 2012 at 8:28pm

Please get your vote out there... can vote every day once a day!

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Comment by Denise Morgan (Helping Hand) on March 12, 2012 at 8:27pm

Traveling Within The World now has 219 votes towards this years awards
We can get the Silver this year!

Comment by Dept of PMM Artists & things on March 12, 2012 at 10:43am

ZODIACAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR TODAY

ARIES (March 21-April 19): You're feeling disappointed today. You seek companionship of others who also have a grudge or else you make the people around you feel miserable. You're challenged to think and feel positively and then to make reality follow.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): For most, putting relationships right has a top priority. You feel there is a lot you need to do in making corrections in your social and ecological environment. In many ways, you are motivated by regret now.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You have strong feelings of responsibility for various family members, especially parents and children. Feeling that they need to be protected and taken care of, you are apt to take control of everything.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You feel that no one has helped you as much as you needed. You take charge of the situation and set the agenda and the schedule. You must help yourself and enforce your decisions.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Your ability to act professionally and successfully is what makes you attractive. You are motivated when you have a partner whom you can impress. Be sure that spouse and business partners are financially responsible today.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Your concern with ethical issues can make you an engaging conversationalist, under the right circumstances. Some may feel the need to teach moral lessons lest bad actors continue to ruin it for everyone.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Some are prone to a bout of ill health today. In many of these cases, bad habits can be found to have built up to a tipping point. The road to recovery must be just as long-term as the build-up to sickness.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You have a better perspective on issues than most people. You must struggle for respect, however, in order to be effective. You must be prepared from the beginning with a convincing case why people should listen to you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You must sort out good habits from bad. It's important to recognize that some lessons must now be unlearned, while others' experience provides valuable lessons to emulate.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You have important ambitions to realize today. You have a strong ability to put your feelings aside today and to what must be done. You're willing to give up some temporary pleasure and substitute hard work instead.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You are highly conscious of how much order and continuity create a sense of security. While you are conservative in this way, it's also important not to be afraid of progress and constructive, orderly change.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Your competence and confidence grow as you gain broader experience. You must be willing to let go of ordinary routines in order to accommodate travel or educational opportunities. Don't stay where you are; build on it.

Comment by Dept of PMM Artists & things on March 12, 2012 at 10:41am

"The old people say, `Learn from your mistakes'. So I try to accept everything for what it is and to make the best of each situation one day at a time."

-- Dr. A.C. Ross (Ehanamani), LAKOTA

The Creator did not design us to beat ourselves up when we make mistakes. Mistakes are our friends. It is from mistakes that we learn. The more mistakes we learn from, the faster we gain wisdom. The faster we gain wisdom, the more we love. The more we love, the fewer our mistakes. Therefore, mistakes help us to learn love. God is love. Mistakes are sacred and help us learn about God's will for ourselves.

Great Spirit, help me, today, to learn from my mistakes

Comment by Dept of PMM Artists & things on March 11, 2012 at 11:26am

ZODIACAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR TODAY

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Take control of your finances today. You can be stingy in some ways and wasteful in others. Careful deliberation is necessary before discarding items. Donations and housecleaning go hand-in-hand now.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Relationships are very important to you today but don't think you really have to do anything or intervene. Your associates mostly need someone to talk to who will listen and sympathize and that's you today.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Any important ambitions don't work out as intended. Events may force you to be passive or plans go amiss. For some, the problem may be that you haven't clearly identified what your goals for the day actually are.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): More than most today, you take an active role in representing another's cause. You are willing to speak up for those who can't or won't. You are a focal point for planning and organizing.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): This is a relaxed day. It's a good time to catch up on chores or hobbies. Spring cleaning may be in order and this is a good day for getting that done. Pay close attention to how your home can be further beautified.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You are feeling uncertain today and are the one in need of advice and guidance. You must think hard to get through your cloud of emotions. Once you get clarity from objectivity, your choices are easier.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Relationships are more about the art of the relationship, not so much about the other person. You have to make an extra effort at appreciating partners for who they are, not just about how they benefit you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Relationships feel as though they're out of balance or about to become so. To keep the peace, it seems you must make unfair concessions. However, this is the best approach, with benefits evident later on.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You're feeling spiritually connected today. A familiar ritual puts you into a comfortable frame of mind, especially if it involves music. For some, psychic impressions are easy to receive.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You want to protect and nurture friends and family. You could become fussy about whether they have all they need. You may need to recognize when you've done enough and let go.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Your attention goes first to your family. You may have some prominence in your community that allows you some leeway or privileges. If you have access to benefits, bring them to your family.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You may feel confused about what to do today. Pay attention to being altruistic and helpful. Once you go in that direction, it's easier to get a sense of purpose.

Comment by Dept of PMM Artists & things on March 11, 2012 at 11:25am

"The symbol of wholeness, represented by the medicine wheel, is still being used in D/Lakota ceremonies today. The center where the "X" crosses is considered the home of Tunkasila, Wakan-Tanka, God. I speculated, `If this is the symbol of wholeness, the symbol of the psyche, with Wakan-Tanka at the center, then Wakan-Tanka or God would be within you.'"

-- Dr. A.C. Ross (Ehanamani), LAKOTA

The Medicine Wheel represents everything. All the directions originate from the center outward. The center is the home of the Creator. The Medicine Wheel represents the human being. At our center is the home of the Great Spirit. This is why we are spiritual. The easiest way for us to find God and talk to Him, is for us to become centered. This means, relax our bodies, still our minds, let go of our emotions and listen quietly. Shhh. Be still.

My Creator, let me walk in the stillness today

Comment by Dept of PMM Artists & things on March 10, 2012 at 11:06am

"I know Grandpa told me that to smoke is wakan (holy). The smoke you inhale represents the spirits of everything you put into the pipe. When you breathe in the smoke, you are asking to become one with everything or to become whole."

-- Dr. A.C. Ross (Enhanamani), LAKOTA

The smoke allows us to go from the Seen World to the Spirit World. It is in the Spirit World where we are all connected. In this way, we can become one with all things. Our pipe is sacred. We need to be respectful of our medicine. When we smoke the pipe, we need to have good thoughts because these thoughts are shared with the Spirit World. The pipe, the smoke, the spirits, our thoughts - these things are Wakan.

Great Spirit, today, let my thoughts be Wakan

Comment by Dept of PMM Artists & things on March 10, 2012 at 6:57am

ZODIACAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR TODAY

ARIES (March 21-April 19): You require many associates to keep you motivated and going. The different opinions you get are necessary for making up your own mind now. Expect to get into controversies but don't let them get out of hand.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You maintain a good mood as long as you are helpful and follow your purpose. Without a direction, and without positive action, your spirits decline. Take an active role in seeking a beneficial activity.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): There is great tension at home. Your activities are apart from that of other family members and it's hard to bring them together. Don't let tempers flare; it's important for someone to compromise on the basis of what's more important.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Disagreements come to a head today. You may be prone to take drastic action if gradual change hasn't been permitted. Your restlessness must be recognized and allowed for in creative ways.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You have many grandiose ideas and you are eager to put them out into the world. You need to consult with people who are both sympathetic and practical. You require friendly critiques before you go public.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You can feel that a monetary or property loss is imminent. You must right on it and do what's necessary to head it off. Expect to have to go through extraordinary appeals, the earlier the better.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You can be very tense today. It can seem that others have privileges that you're not allowed to have but it may be that you're simply holding back. Take the deliberate step toward the freedom you crave.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You feel that your efforts are just not as effective as you'd like them to be. You may need to work through temporary impediments or unhelpful circumstances. A better time will come soon but don't give up today.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You step outside what's ordinary today. You may develop special skills or pursue unique interests. It's very important that you find a niche that hasn't been filled, but can be filled by you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): This is a good day for concentrating on the welfare of your children. It may be that many have placed more emphasis on job over family. This is an excellent time to reverse that and to have a fun family outing.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You are able to relax and put your life into perspective today. This is an excellent time to reflect on the past and visualize future success. Reaffirm your determination to have a better life.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You want to feel important in someone's life. You could go overboard in this so don't become pushy or threatening. Make your best impression and let your interest be known. After that, it's out of your hands.

Comment by Dept of PMM Artists & things on March 9, 2012 at 10:15am

"In the life of the Indian there was only one inevitable duty, the duty of prayer, the daily recognition of the Unseen and Eternal. His daily devotions were more necessary to him than daily food."
--Charles A. Eastman (Ohiyesa), SANTEE SIOUX
The most important habit one can develop is the daily act of prayer. Prayer is our eyes, our ears, our feelings, our success, our guidance, our life, our duty, our goal. There really is only prayer and meditation. We can only help others through prayer. We can only help ourselves through prayer. You can never become an Elder unless you pray. You can never stay an Elder unless you pray. You never get wisdom unless you pray. You never understand unless you pray.

Great Spirit, today, teach me to pray.

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