Category: Spiritual Insight

One of my favorite Creatures shows up in the cards today… the Moose! Telling us that although it is good to walk our journeys in a way that does not cause us to waver in our beliefs, there are and will be times that we must stand up to things and not be a doormat. We must stand our ground and even at times protect ourselves and others within our circle of Sacred. It is all about knowing that sometimes we need to fight for good in order to strike down the negatives that occur on the paths we walk.

When we have to do that… Moose shares with us that the inner strength needs to be called on in order to call out the bullshit and chaos of the world that is trying to interfere with us. Remembering that we all have to attain a sacred balance in life, knowing both sides of the fence so to speak and with that understanding how to maintain that balance. So Stand Your Ground Today…. not in ego, but in what is right.

Moose what some view as gentle and cuddly are far from it! (Other than the stuffed toy ones that is!) They are true to themselves and set the example for their young. They are reminding us today to do just that, set the example… and instill in them the lessons and foundations that they need to have to move forward in life in a good and strong manner. We are responsible for each step and the chain reactions that we cause, no one else.

Our Elders and Ancestors have experienced much so we could be here… but not for us to hold onto the negatives they endured here as they walked among us, but rather so we would become stronger and wiser. Moose reminds us to remember the lessons so we do not have to relive them over and over again!

Moose reminds us of Life and the inner Strengths that each and everyone of us has deep down in our Soul’s. Moose is all about listening to our instinct and remaining in balance when using our strength, for sometimes situations call for gentle strength and at other times it calls on us to be fierce! They remind us to look to our Elders, our Wise ones in and around our Sacred Hoops for advice and perspective.

As large as Moose are they are still graceful in movement, stealth and quick when called for. That is a huge lesson for us to learn as we walk the Human. It isn’t always about being first, or always thinking that our way is the only way… it is about honoring and respecting all points of view and then choosing the most positive for you. Knowing our Soul’s true purpose is to walk in positives and experience life itself. Moose tells us to be proud of who we are as individuals and let no one tell you that you are less than.

Moose encourages us to be true to ourselves and who we are… Self Love is one of the hardest things to attain for many, so get your bootstraps, pull them up and walk proudly for who you are and remember it isn’t about ego, it isn’t about what others see in us… it is about balance and pride in the positives we are able to step forward in.

I am dedicated to Educating and sharing the lessons, teachings and culture I have been taught by my Elders and journey with the World. It is not enough merely to learn 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 All,

bear Medicinewalker

Music provided by Chris Ferree and available at http://www.chrisferree.com  as part of the Wolf and the bear Network @2017

The Honey Bee serves a very specific purpose in life, it’s job is to pollinate plants and collect nectar to make Honey. It is what drives the continued life cycle of all the plants we see and use in our daily lives. It has been said that Bees are so important to our ecosystem that if they become extinct, humans would cease to exist as well soon afterward.

Time to look at ourselves to see if we are doing what we need to be doing, or if we are simply procrastinating and sitting on our preverbal butts. Seriously, are we doing what we should be in order to follow the path we are on, to complete our goals we have set? Is balance happening where we have time to savor life or are we just that worker bee and becoming the workaholic and forgetting to tend our own gardens?

Honey Bee reminds us to continue to be (no pun intended) productive in our lives while at the same time remembering to enjoy the results of all our hard work. Bees should not be able to fly for their tiny bodies are not designed aerodynamically, yet they don’t dwell on it rather they just DO. Bees also teach us about community. As they move from plant to plant, they help to continue the life cycle.

Honey Bee teaches balance with our lives, even though they are amazing workers; they also slow down to enjoy life. Reminding us that otherwise life’s purpose holds no meaning.

“Across the country and the world, many pollinators are in decline or at risk of extinction. It’s a serious issue because forests, prairies, meadows, wetlands, seashores and croplands all depend on a diverse and healthy pollinator community to thrive. Globally, nearly 85 percent of all flowering plants require help from animals to produce seeds and fruit. Without them, neither humans nor wildlife would have as much to eat and as a result the planet’s biodiversity would plummet.” ~ Gene Brandi, Bee Keeper

We need to be mindful of the Bee’s and assist them in thriving and continuing their work. We need to plant gardens, flowers that will assist the process for all the Creatures of the Great Mother Earth. WE need to become the Caretakers we are meant to be, and stop destroying the very ground we live upon.

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.

Today the Great Mother Earth shows up waking us up to the point that we have fallen short in her caregiving. People ask continually what can I do…what can we do???? When in reality all you have to do is look within your own life to see the answer. Take care of our Air… stop using things and doing things that pollute it. Take care of the ground you walk on… pick up trash you see on the ground… plant and help things grow that will help the creatures of the Earth to flourish and stay strong… be aware of how we each impact the very world around us. Remember to care for her so the next 7 generations will still have her.

And also that today we need to pay attention to feeding our own souls, taking care of our own bodies, our emotional, physical and spiritual needs… they are even more important than eating that fast food extra super sized or that $7 coffee we roll through to grab from the local barista… Earth reminds us to be more careful to take care of the resources we have including self!

The Great Earth Mother shares with us all that we need to survive and walk the Human.  Earth shows itself from deep within the deck and appears as the seventh card.  Earth Medicines speaks to us of how we live our lives. About how we go about sharing your personality with the world around us. Our Hopes, aspirations and fears…how we embrace and live out our dreams.

Earth is not interested about what affects us, but rather teaches us to learn how to interact and balance with all that is Sacred.  How we go about honoring that precious balance of our Sacred Hoops and that of the larger complete Circle… life. It is whispering for us all to understand how everything inter relates to every living and breathing thing here on the Great Mother. From the smallest creature to the largest tree that stands on the tallest mountain that has the clearest water running down its sides in order to replenish the Earth.

Earth speaks to the understanding of the Medicine Wheel, as a foundation to how we build our lives and walk it. It teaches us our strengths and weaknesses. Earth shows us that sometimes no matter what is going on around us we need to center and ground our souls, allowing the energy to move us in positives. To fill our beings with what has been provided to us, simply understanding that all we need has been shared… we do not own it… but rather have been given the gift of caring for… Not only the earth we stand on …but the human form we dwell in.

So today remind yourself to take care of self. Nurture and care for what has been shared with us in order to sustain a healthy balance of Mind, Body and Spirit. Fill your days with positive ritual, pray often, communicate with others clearly and in positives, awaken your minds and souls to what is, rather than what we may think. Learn to be forgiving and more unconditional with self and others for it will help nurture good things to grow such as Love and Faith in each other, in community.

Earth teaches us to stand tall as the Redwoods… as dignified as the Mountains…to learn to flow as the rivers and waters of the Earth…gently some times and at others as a raging storm. whatever it may be…honor the Sacred, observe the lessons of the creatures that walk the planet… And most of all be thankful for all we have been given in order to walk our human.

“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…”

Many Blessings of the Day
~bear Medicinewalker

Earth Dance by Chris Ferree  as part of the Wolf and the bear Network @ 2018 and is available at http://www.chrisferree.com   

“Earthkeepers” oil on Gesso by bear Medicinewalker 2010

Today the Turtle wanders onto the path to share with us that sometimes we need to ponder what is happening around us before we act on it. Sometimes it is worth slowing down our emotions so that our logical and the more observant part of our brains kicks into gear so that we can understand things from all angles. Things aren’t always as they appear at first glance and we owe it to ourselves to collect all the facts so we have a clearer picture of what is going on.

Often we are ready to just ignore things because we just are impatient and want things done quickly, but as Turtle teaches us it is not often the way to move forward in positives, for when we are quick to move or act … that is when we tend to miss things and then stumble into the negative patterns that life throws at us.

So slow down today… bask in the sun a bit and consider all things that will impact your decisions and your life circle. After all aren’t we all worth that time and consideration? Don’t know about you …. but I am!
Turtle teaches us that we need to remember to walk our paths slow and steady with determination, for if we do our goals will surely be met. They remind us that sometimes it is best to walk on solid ground strong and precise with each step, and at other times it is better to dive into the waters and swim with the current allowing life to assist us in that forward motion.

Turtle helps us to ground reminding us that slowing down and pacing each step will help us build confidence for as we walk at this pace, we will see more of what is being shared with us by the world around us… knowledge of the “Old Ones”. Slowing our pace, calming our breath, listening to our heartbeat, centering our spirit so that we are in balance and sync with the rest of our world.

Turtles remind us that what we need is provided for us, that we need to remember the beginning, the simple and honor all that is Sacred, for it is part of who we all are. Be humble, grateful and make the most of what we have and what we are offered.

“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…”
Many Blessings of the Day
~bear Medicinewalker

Earth Dance by Chris Ferree  as part of the Wolf and the bear Network @ 2018 and is available at http://www.chrisferree.com   

Bobcat Medicine shares with us about being alone and yet not being lonely. It is about taking time for self to grow, learn, renew, and do…but for self rather than spreading ourselves so thin we forget to take care of us.  Bobcat speaks to us about taking some time for self. Alone time is okay to do… we simply often forget to do just that… take time for just us. The Bobcat speaks to taking a break away from the public eye.

Bobcat people often become the keepers of knowledge and secrets, with that comes great responsibility and they must learn never to break the code of confidence. For when trust is broken, emotional pain and issues will be blown out of proportion. So keep the secrets and keep the code of silence, and thus teaching how to honor the trust that has been given.

Bobcats teach us how to turn on and off our creative sides, and how to balance the darkness and light. Sometimes we need to keep silent about our gifts and abilities, so don’t broadcast to the world what it is you can do. Verbalizing takes the power or energy of it away. Learn when and how to speak, what should and shouldn’t be said, and to whom. This is the most important teaching they share with us all if we are honored to have them share and teach us.

Psychometry (the ability to sense an object) and/or clairaudience (the ability to hear spirit) is also something they teach and share with us. To walk with Bobcat Medicine is a true honor that needs to be respected. Trust in your abilities and learn how to use them in positives.

Walk with Blessings and Peace…

“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…”
Many Blessings to you All
~bear Medicinewalker

Music provided by Chris Ferree and available at http://www.chrisferree.com  as part of the Wolf and the bear Network @2018