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July 7, 2016

July 7 2016 Spiritual and Totem Insights For the Day – the Skunk

Today the Skunk stops into share some lessons with us all. It is time to deal with it, whatever the “It” is so we can move forward. Why wait and procrastinate? It does not make the “It” go away; rather it helps to add fears, anger and/or negatives to our lives. So get it done, you’ve got this! Meet it head on and be done with it. Whether it is something that we need to set straight, or something we need to atone for… we will simply feel better if we embrace ourselves as Human and that like everyone and everything else we have faults. OMG did Spirit just say we are not perfect? Well sorta, for we are all perfect in our individuality with all our imperfections.

The Skunk teaches us all about RESPECT….. Both giving it and receiving it. If you talk the talk, then walk the walk and you will get the respect you deserve. But it is also saying respect the space of others, for there is always much to learn and we do not know everything there is to know.

It also shares that it is time to set ego aside, don’t think your sh#t don’t stink, cause we are all the same in the ability to choose negative or positive steps in our lives, hopefully we step in positives with that truth and understanding. Be resourceful and use what is available to you, do not waste but only take what is needed to survive.

“I am Dedicated to Educating and sharing the Native culture with the World. It is not enough merely to teach the ways of our Elders. We must honor those traditions by sharing and educating the World. Inspiring others …Inspiring our Youth. Through the Music… the Arts…the stories…”
Mitakuye O’yasin
~bear Medicinewalker

“Join Me as I continue the Sacred Hoop Project into this Year 2016…the year of Truths!”

Music provided by Chris Ferree and is available at http://www.chrisferree.com

July 6, 2016

July 6 2016 Spiritual and Totem Insights for the Day – the Ancestors

The Ancestors

That little voice in our heads, the tingle we may feel as we walk through our days, that knowing we have and stop for a second to say hmmm how did I know that? All little ways that our Ancestors reach out to us through time /no time itself to assist and guide us as we walk our human. Yes we are not going crazy; we are simply tapping into lessons and teachings of long ago… things that resonate to the very core of our souls as truths and understandings.

So what does that have to do with today you are thinking? Well it has everything to do with today, for as we move forward…as we take each step… with each thought and action we take… we must remember we too are imprinting and leaving our own mark on the world. One day the people from tribes of the future will look back on us as the Ancestors, so let us make sure when they do they are thanking us.

If we make that conscious effort to stay in positives within and outside our own Sacred Hoops… perhaps we can influence positive change and movement that will echo through time/no time and strengthen the basic teachings, the very foundations which we come from. Whether you are Baptist, Buddhist, Aboriginal, Islamic, Born Again, Catholic, or Jew… whether you are gay, heterosexual, yellow, black, brown or white… poor or rich, young or old… we all imprint, we all can choose to promote positive over negatives.

So today choose to honor our Ancestors as they support us…Today share a story from old times gone by so they are not lost. Today stop and say a prayer or even simply whisper a quiet thank you for all they have done for us in order to make the world a better place for each and every one of us. Honor the work.. the sacrifice… and all they contributed as they walked the human before us.

“Join Me as I continue the Sacred Hoop Project into this Year 2016…the year of Truths!”

Spiritual and Totem Insights for the Day the Ancestors

July 5, 2016October 11, 2017

July 5 2016 Spiritual and Totem Insights for the Day – Medicine Bag

Today is about Self… the Medicine Bag teaches us to remember to honor what is important to each of us as individuals. Bring about positive change in Self… Take strong steps today to Empower Self. This is not speaking to EGO…it is speaking to our Souls to feed them, restore them making them balance so that we may stay healthy and happy.

SO today, tap into your creative sides, whether it is trying a new recipe, painting a picture, sewing and stitching something, or even reading a new book or heck even writing a new one…just do it because you enjoy it. We need to keep our personal medicine fresh and new for it teaches us what it is to be alive!

A Medicine Bag ( also called a Medicine Pouch) is traditionally a small pouch filled with talismans such as stones, herbs, found objects, personal memorabilia and its purpose is protection, to remind us of our human and All that is Sacred and to assist us in healing and keeping our Sacred Hoops in balance. Native Americans have carried these bags for centuries, but in recent years, they’ve also become popular in our modern day culture but most are unaware of the intent/purpose of them.

Traditionally a medicine bag or bundle contains something from the plant, animal and mineral kingdoms and from the life of a person. Meant to be kept close to your person so that the spiritual power surrounds you and becomes one with your energy. In a sense it becomes one with who you are. What goes onto the bag is your personal medicine, things you draw “power” from that will aid you as you walk your paths. If you receive one as a gift, the maker or person gifting it should add something of their own to help you on your journey.

Understand that a traditional Medicine Pouch is Sacred. The bag should not be opened by anyone else. It is up to the individual whose bag it is if they choose to take items out in order to share with others the story behind them, or to use them for healing purposes. Each item is considered Sacred and is meant to assist its owner with power and spirituality while they walk the Human. Allowing others to access the bag and it’s contents, ‘steals’ the power and lessons its intent for the owner.

“I am Dedicated to Educating and sharing the culture with the World. It is not enough merely to teach the ways of our Elders. We must honor those traditions by sharing and educating the World. Inspiring others …Inspiring our Youth. Through the Music… the Arts…the stories…”
Mitakuye O’yasin
~bear Medicinewalker

“Join Me as I continue the Sacred Hoop Project into this Year 2016…the year of Truths!”

“Pathways” from Pathway to Destiny: Songs of Healing and Contemplation by Louie Gonnie. Available at http://canyonrecords.com/shop/

June 28, 2016July 16, 2018

June 28 2016 Totem Insights for the Day – the Sacred Pipe

the Sacred Pipe
Today is all about honoring the Sacred Within. It is about taking time to offer gratitude and prayer for all the assistance the Ancestors and Spirit have offered us as we travel this road of human. Often the path will have obstacles and lessons that we must learn and share. Other times we must remember to center our heart songs so that they can once again resonate with the great Mother and all life that resides in and around our own Sacred Hoops.

Sit and allow your prayers and thoughts to rise above all the negatives in the world… let them dance across the universe as the smoke from the Sacred Pipe to swirl and touch Father Sky. Allow it to renew your souls purpose and release positives back in to your life and that of others.

The Sacred Pipe is not a symbol of things that are sacred, but it is the Pipe itself that is sacred. Not everyone is called upon to be a pipe bearer. The person who carries the pipe and practices the pipe ceremonies and traditions has a great responsibility to his brothers and sisters, his land and country and to the Great Earth Mother. They, the pipe bearer, does not ‘own’ the pipe that they carry. They simply carry the pipe until the time comes for them to pass it to the next bearer. The pipe bearer is given certain powers of sight from the pipe as well as an ability to heal and purify. Should the bearer fall from grace and become a liar, thief, neglected their duties when asked, or become deceitful, the pipe will repossess these gifts and then the possibility of misfortune for the former bearer may exist.

One should be ready to accept the responsibility of the pipe for it may make demands upon you. It will become your teacher and guide. It can also be your worst enemy if used wrongly. It is an honor for the person to be chosen as a Pipe Holder…it is to be respected and revered. If you are not called to be a Pipe Carrier, the pipe remains sacred, and for many of us we still use it on ceremony and prayer…Honoring those Sacred Traditions.

As the Sacred Pipe shows itself to us today and all days… let it be reminder to us all to be a kinder and gentler person, to accept others and extend the unconditional that we are all given by Creator God, and remember we are all no better than or less than one another. Blessings this day and forward.

“I am Dedicated to Educating and sharing culture with the World. It is not enough merely to teach the ways of our Elders. We must honor those traditions by sharing and educating the World. Inspiring others …Inspiring our Youth. Through the Music… the Arts…the stories…”
Blessings to You
~bear Medicinewalker

“Old Chief’s Pipe” by Steven Rushingwind and available at http://www.steverushingwind.com/

June 22, 2016October 12, 2017

June 22 2016 Totem Insights for the Day – the Hummingbird

With all the energy that has been swirling around us all, it is no surprise that the Hummingbird stops in today to share messages with us! Many of us out there have been experiencing all kinds of craziness and major energy shifts. it seems to be the nature of the world we live in lately. These shifts are often happening faster and sometimes moment to moment and causing us all to be a bit off balance (or at least to feel like we are on a boat that is rolling with the water as we try to regain our footing!) So we need to remind ourselves when this occurs to stop…take a breathe before we take another motion forward, rest a bit and save our energy.

So many negatives in our world today, and many we are not in control of. So the best thing that we can do is to control how we react to it all. Calm our minds, say a prayer or send out positive thoughts and try to keep our heads above it all. If we can manage that…we will be surprised just how many good things will occur in the ripple outwards.

Hummingbird, symbol of resurrection, rebirth as they live each day and as the blanket of night spreads over the lands, these little birds become lifeless and appear to die. As Father Sun begins to awaken the world, his warmth touches the tiny wings and this little bird once again rises to the tasks of the day. Teaching us there is time for work and then we must have time to rest in order to revitalize our souls, our bodies and our minds.

Hummingbird brings the lesson of Joy with them, teaching us to remember the Sacredness of all life and how fragile it is. To remind us we must keep our Sacred Hoops in balance and honor our paths by remembering to slow down at times to feed, to gather strength and energy. To move in positives to attain our dreams and goals but do it in efficient ways, smart ways, thought out ways. Hummingbirds do not walk or hop, their feet are tiny and do not function as other birds, this is so they can be more efficient than other birds at their tasks. So with them they bring efficiency and teach us adaptability as well.

They show themselves when it is time to live your dreams in Joy and Happiness, understanding that the Universe, Creator God and the Ancestors are there to help us all, but you have to have Faith that it will come to pass.

I am Dedicated to Educating and sharing culture with the World. It is not enough merely to teach the ways of our Elders. We must honor those traditions by sharing and educating the World. Inspiring others …Inspiring our Youth. Through the Music… the Arts…the stories…”
Mitakuye O’yasin
~bear Medicinewalker

“Join Me as I continue the Sacred Hoop Project into this Year 2016…the year of Truths!”

Background Music “Earth Dance” Provided by Chris Ferree and available at http://www.chrisferree.com

June 21, 2016June 21, 2016

Summer Solstice June 20 2016 and Grandmother Moon

What an interesting energetically speaking day it was yesterday… good, bad and indifferent it released emotions from everyone whether they realized it or not to help us evolve as human and move forward on our paths.

I was awoken at midnight last night to Grandmother Moon calling to me and sharing her Healing Mystical Light. I was amazed and humbled at the energy she was sharing and with the clarity we could observe her surface with the naked eye. She was so close to the earth I felt as though one could reach up and touch her illuminated surface. The energy was intense, so much so that the night outside here at the lake was perfectly calm and quiet. You could have literally heard a pin drop. Not a dragonfly, a cricket, a bullfrog or wind was evident. It was as though all were bowing in observance of Grandmothers wisdom and love that she was sharing with us all.

I had said prayer and lit sage earlier to honor her and all she brings through for us, but this was different… this was a moment to sit in awe of all she shares as Sacred. The energy was there to bring forward .. those moments that it took to get us to exactly where we are at today. To sit with gratitude and love for all that has been to this point and accept who we are, faults and all. To look at ourselves with open eyes and learn to love that we are imperfect walking with cracks and scars that we have earned along the way. To dust off what we have placed hidden away and let those positives shine outward in order to take the shadows away. Our soul is here to experience the Human and all that comes with that.

A lot to process for many I am sure, but attainable none the less. The thing that stood out the most with all her lessons that she shared was that we are all here on this planet… every living thing with purpose. We are to understand that without each other there would be nothing. With that thought we must begin again… to reach out to each other… setting aside differences, setting aside hate… and remember that we all struggle with things and we all change and grow into what each soul is here to be and do. To once again build strong foundations, to share what we can with each other for each person has lessons and stories that can teach others, no matter what color our skin, what religion we practice, no matter what our family structure is… we need to be in this together. If we do not… we will cease to be soulful humans.

We were not born here to destroy life… we were born to live and experience it, share in it. To enjoy all the mystical and magical things that are out there for us to bear witness to. We should not be seeking salvation, we should be the salvation.

“Join Me as I continue the Sacred Hoop Project into this Year 2016…the year of Truths!”

Skywalkers by Chris Ferree and available at http://www.chrisferree.com

June 16, 2016

June 16 2016 Totem Insights for the Day – Seahorse

Today the Seahorse pops up from the deck and it speaks to us of the fact Life is not always easy to walk on some days, many things can often show up on our paths creating obstacles that prevent us from moving forward as we want to, or as I prefer to say … sometimes “Life” gets in the way. It’s at those times we need to push through it all one step at a time and in doing so we learn just what we are made of. It may take us looking at something with a fresh set of eyes, or even a different perspective. But get it done we will, for we have to… life doesn’t magically stop and wait for us all to catch up… so today get it done… take a moment and remember you have got this and the Universe, God Creator and the Ancestors are right there alongside of each of us helping us to move forward and get through it all!

Seahorse brings for us lessons in persistence as we move towards our goals. Leave our stubbornness at the door and all things will move much smoother with our inner circles. It is time to take a closer look at things and get a fresh view of all things in your Sacred Hoop, physically, emotionally, spiritually for something has been out of balance and it is time to reset with purpose and unconditional.

Seahorse also speaks of serving others and caring for their needs, but while we are in that role we must not forget to nurture self as well. Slow down and do not over exert yourself for that will not assist in anything or anyone if you are too tired and/or worn out. Our purpose is not to serve others and loose ourselves in the process; it is about the Sacred balance.

Life is all about perspective and we must remember to approach with open eyes, mind and soul to stay balanced within the positives. Seahorses teach us how to move in and out of situations seamlessly, teaching us how to move through the currents of life and emotion and stay in a healthy state while doing so. Be Bold! Adapt when the situation calls for it! Be colorful and enjoy Life! most importantly allow your souls to flow with the energy and waves of life around you allowing it to feed your spirit!

“Join Me as I continue the Sacred Hoop Project into this Year 2016…the year of Truths!”

“Odyssey” written and performed by Jonny Lipford available at http://www.jonnylipfordmusic.com/

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