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December 2, 2015 Totem Card of the Day – Butterfly

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Today the Butterfly shows its wings with the radiance of its soul’s energy and color, sharing that it is time to be who we are supposed to be and let our own wings soak up the positive energies in order to show the world our true self. no more hiding in the safety of our self imposed cocoon we created for ourselves, it’s time to test the air. Shed the walls we built up around us, extend ourselves not in others expectations or judgement… but rather in the perfect soul we are.

We all have purpose, we all have intent of our life journey for that is why we have come to this earth to experience it. So why not experience it in the best way we can? Sure life can throw us curve balls, but every thing has purpose and we need to learn how to smack those curve balls out of the park! yesterday was about shedding with the Snake medicine… and today’s card shows us that continued journey of shedding what is needed to be able to move freely ahead. To honor our souls light and beauty… to be part of the positives that we can create.

The Butterfly is connected to the elemental Air. It represents to many cultures the story of Transformation. It teaches us how to shift, change and move with whatever life brings to our paths. This helps us to learn how to work through events and situations that we encounter in our lives so that we can move through changes in what appears to be effortless with grace allowing our Sacred Hoops to come into and stay balanced.

Butterfly shares with us the gift of understanding that we all have purpose, we are all part of a grander plan, that we all exist to complete the balance needed in the world we live in. Without each of us inputting our energies, our purposes… other things would not come to fruition. Such as the pollen that is collected when they land in a grouping of flowers, when they move from place to place they assist the species in continuing to exist. We too are much like the Butterfly, for without each of us to contribute our efforts, our knowledge sharing it with our young people, with each other… ideas and cultures would eventually cease to exist.

Butterfly teaches us that we need to quiet our minds to hear the echoes of our souls, to look around you and appreciate all that is Sacred. Teachings are also about how we move through our lives transforming and constantly changing. As we are seeded into the womb where we begin our earth journeys growing and nurturing to prepare to enter the world, we are much like the Butterfly in the cocoon until we emerge slowly transforming into what and who we are to become.

Throughout our lives this occurs as we move through the changes in our life. So don’t fight the changes, rather honor the process of it as your Soul grows and expands into all that it can be… the beautiful soul that is an intricate part of the Human Race.

So today take time and honor who you are, remembering that you and all that you are is meant to be for a purpose and wonderful reason…. Take a moment to breathe, take a moment to revel in becoming understanding that you are important to all life!

“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

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George Winston – Joy from his cd “December” available on I tunes

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December 1, 2015 totem Card of the Day – Snake

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Today we shed what we have grown apart from. The time has come to put on our new skins, as they are tougher and more resilient than ever. Allow the age old wisdom of snake medicine to seep into your very pores and let the poison from within be released. Sometimes we are in need of doing just that, and as we enter into the Winter Winds of December… we need to set our place as the Solstice comes closer.

This is not an easy task to accomplish, sometimes it take excruciating time and space to accomplish it, but with the help of the Snake Medicines that are showing themselves today… it is possible. It is healthy and is needed. I always am surprised as the cards fall each day just how appropriate they are for the circumstances… So we need to quit dwelling on it and just Do it… EMPOWER OURSELVES…. and get this “Stuff Done!” No excuses….

Snake Is a difficult teacher at times, and one that is not easy to master. Lessons that Snake brings with it are of life cycles and change, remembering as we grow we shed and transform into new energies and new experiences. Snake also teaches us about poison and that we need to be able to rid ourselves of the toxins can be placed within our Sacred Hoops. Don’t let the poisons kill us

Snake can be a hard teacher. His lessons involve a transmutation of the cycle of life, death and rebirth. Snake symbolizes this cycle with the shedding of his skin. We learn to the whole energy of life, the cosmic consciousness and have the willingness to experience anything without resistance. It is also about the poisons that we might take in. Those poisons can be eaten or ingested in some way but they also may be integrated into our lives. The goal is to not let the poisons taint our body or spirit.

Since Snakes can shed they teach us about the levels of our human, of our spirituality, our experiences. It is time to seek our inner knowledge before moving ahead with decisions. It is time to coil and go within to make sure we are well prepared before we strike out.

Snake also reminds us as it makes its way across the Great Mother Earth, to ground ourselves, to use our energy wisely and not to rely on primal instincts of lashing out. For at times it is more empowering to hold back and use that knowledge that energy in wise ways. At other times it is best to strike and seize the moment with a precision and quickness. Snakes often retreat long before biting defensively because they sense that it may cause consequences/damage to others and drain you of healing energy. Snake is also very old and powerful healing medicine. Once harnessed, Snake will help you to position yourself carefully so that you will trust your gut when making important decisions.

“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

 

 

 

The Black Eyed Peas – Boom Boom Pow available at I tunes

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November 30, 2015 Totem Card of the Day – Earth

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Today 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, Mitakuye O`yasin… We Are All Related.

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 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

 

 

Earth Dance – Chris Ferree available at Itunes and http://chrisferree.com

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November 27. 2015 Totem Card of the Day – Desert Wolf Coyote

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Things may not be what they seem to be today, our vision and our understanding may be skewed. So we need to take a moment and simply take a breath…clear your vision, and dismiss previous thoughts and impressions. Then take another look, listen once again and then weigh out the options. coming off of a holiday shared with people and loved ones that we are not with every day can cause issue that is simply best left at the curb. If there are negatives that pop up, don’t carry the negatives forward, instead acknowledge the positives and let them give you the needed boost for the day.

There are enough negatives in the world… we need to take advantage of what is good and help promote changes that will assist us to all be better humans, better to each other and better to ourselves. So make good life choices, share positives with others and embrace the beautiful person that looks back at you from the mirror. Don’t let the shadows of the world hinder your inner soul’s light…

Desert Wolf also known as Coyote, as trickster, comes to us this day to share its wisdom’s, teaching us that it is sometimes a good thing to laugh at oneself in order to not get caught up in the pain that sometimes comes with life choices and lessons. It is about finding the balance of learning what life teaches and has to share, and when it is time to relax, enjoy and have some fun.

Desert Wolf teach us to be stealth and observe what we need to see, opening our senses to see the bigger picture of a situation. They speak of using distraction to change outcomes to more positive ones, by utilizing intelligence and good common sense, which often many do not take the time to stop and remember.

One of the most amazing skills they offer us is the use of voice and communication to let ourselves be heard, but to also warn that at times, when people use their voices it can be for hidden agenda’s that will not be in positive tones. So pay attention, listen closely so that you may understand and decipher what it is that is actually being said and stay adaptable to what must be done in the situation.

Desert Wolf tells us above all make sure we look at our own self, walk in positives not in deceptive or manipulative ways to get what you want. Look at what truly is motivating you, be honest with self and then stand in the Sacred Hoop to balance. Remembering what you do to respect self, will mirror to the world around you.

“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

 

 

 

 

 

 


Sewa Ania” from Gabriel Ayala’s Album by Gabriel Ayala. Released: 2012. Genre: Shades of Blue. Available on I tunes and at http://www.ayalaguitarist.com/

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November 24, 2915 Totem Card of the Day – Hummingbird

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Today speaks to a few things as Hummingbird presents itself from the deck this morning. The first is that we need to honor and respect people and things, situations that call for special care and approach in a delicate manner. Moments and people are precious and need not be discarded, for us remembering not to be the bull in the china shop…to be more like the little delicate hummingbird that only uses what it needs to move along in positives. That is what we to must learn to do. Look at the beauty in life, and not place so much emphasis on the negatives. Take time to remember we are all flawed, all have some imperfect seams… that is what makes us so beautiful and unique.

It also speaks to us in volumes about honoring time, as it is precious when we walk the human. so make sure that you honor time for self, make time for those that are important to us… for life moves as quickly as the wings on the little hummingbird, and that time can be gone in a blink. Make sure to reserve energy for what is important, to take time to also rest and re energize, for this is the time of year we often forget and wind up wearing ourselves to a frazzle. So Reserve… Rest… Renew your Soul’s to allow them to dance to Life’s magic today and all the days to come.

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 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

 

 

 

 

Blessings by Fawn & Dallas available at http://canyonrecords.com/shop/

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November 23, 2015 Totem Card of the Day Turtle

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Today is all about starting the week off on positives! Set the tone fro the rest of the week by entering your soul and finding your inner child!
Look deep inside, get a little nostalgic, perhaps allow it to put a little spring into your step. Allow the Turtle to guide you through the rough currents and into the safe area of your souls harbor. Sometimes we get so caught up in the weeds that it is hard to see the lighter side of things. So take a moment to slow down, it will all be there when it needs to be.

Turtles also know how and teach us how to glide through playfully seeing the beautiful things that life sets out for us to enjoy. Bask in Grandfather Sun when needed… then dive back into the coolness of the waters and let them heal you, transforming you and placing you in a strong and confident place on your path!

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 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

 

Vanilla Skies” from  Jonny Lipford and available at http://www.jonnylipfordmusic.com/

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November 19, 2015 Totem Card of the Day – Grandfather Sun

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Today as the Great Mother Earth began to awaken the card that rose to the 7th place was Grandfather Sun! It speaks to the fact that outcomes rely on a pattern of thoughtful intent. today is your day to shine in positives. Put the effort and thought into the day and rise above the negatives. Grandfather Sun reminds us that the light, the warmth of it, the brightness of it has much healing power. It is offered freely for us all, and given with much love and unconditional. So today is about balancing the positive, recognizing it’s effects on us and the world around us. We have the ability to bring about so many positives in our daily routines… so begin to allow that process to shine from within to share with your world and that of those around you.

It assists us in growth and nurturing. Life depends on Grandfather Sun’s energy so respect that as we are all related, we all need that same energy to grow and balance. No one is more than or less than each other. Grandfather Sun reminds us to respect, support and protect all Life forms as Sacred. For like him we all travel in great circles, that we each have our own Sacred Hoop that circles within the greater Sacred Hoop of life.

You are revered as the provider of light, please assist us on our paths to be better people.
You bring heat and warmth, please assist us to make our growth positive.
Your light oh great Grandfather Sun reminds us of the cardinal points of the North, South, East and West. Help us to balance within the Medicines they set within the great circle of life.

Mig`wetch Great Grandfather Sun for all you share with us, the unlimited and unconditional love and positives that are within your energy as you send healing and restoration to us all. For the life giving energy and teachings that remind us of the Sacred. Help us as we humbly stand below you to become a unified conscience of positives.

“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

 

 

 

****Grandfather Sun is another card from the Mitakuye O`yasin sub deck that will soon be available at my website!

 

 

“SKYWALKERS” by Chris Ferree available on I tunes and at http://chrisferree.com

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