In our world today we have a great lack of spiritual connectedness. In the work that I do and have done I am continually shown how those with a belief that there is something greater and more powerful than themselves are more able to cope with the traumas of life. It is important that we live a balanced life and that means caring for ourselves physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. I consider myself a "spiritual warrior" because in our current society we are encouraged to make other things our gods, most predominantly money, power and position. In order to bring this message to the people you have to go against what is considered normal or acceptable. Or you have to be a "warrior".
Our world today reminds me of the story of "White Buffalo Calf Woman" (hence the white buffalo with the lance). "In the Lakota tradition it was the White Buffalo Calf Woman who brought the sacred pipe to the people and taught them to pray. The bowl of the pipe was the receptacle that held tobacco, an herb with male and female medicine. The stem of the pipe represented the male entering the female and seeding life. In the coming together of male and female, the connection to the divine energy of the Great Spirit was made. As the pipe was loaded with tobacco, every family in nature was asked to enter into the pipe and share it's medicine as prayer and praise to the heavens. The smoke was considered to be visual prayer, and was very sacred and cleansing."
Excerpt from "Medicine Cards" by Sams & Carson
Just as I suggested that you read about Black Elk and also about Wounded Knee. White Buffalo Calf Woman is very interesting and has a prophetic value. It wasn't all that long ago that we experienced the birth of a white buffalo here in Wisconsin. Many of the tribes sent emissaries to pay tribute to its arrival.
If you are interested in learning more about the philosophy of the native american peoples and perhaps dispell some of the incorrect history. Please send me an email and we can discuss your needs and my abilities, as well as fees and availability. |
