Apache>Shadow Hawk

Everything that comes from the Earth will return to the Earth.

We should be able to realize the connectedness to the Earth.

We should be able to feel toward Her just like She is our real Mother.

We can easily feel this connectedness if we can answer these three questions:                                                                                         

Why am I ?    Who am I ?   and where am I going ?

If we cannot answer these questions, then perhaps we need to talk to the Elders,

go to the Elders and ASK, Grandfather, Why am I ?,

Grandmother, Who am I ?

Oh Great One, Where am I supposed to Go ?

The Elders will help us with these three questions

>>> >>>>>>>>    Grandfather, Help me to stay centerd today >>>  >>>>>>>

                                                                         

Prayers, Quotes, Meditation

Elder's Meditation             from~~~  Strong Heart Woman ~~~  

"Always remember that the Great Mystery is good; Evil can only come from ourselves!"

---Grandmother of Charles Eastman.  Santee Sioux

The Great Mystery is love, good and principle. He is a guiding Father. He doesn't play games. he knows only how to love.  Sometimes, when things go wrong, we blame Him or others. usually, if we are honest, we can see how desisions or things done in the past put us in a position to be hurt. It comes back to us. When this happens, it is not something the Creator caused, but something we, ourselves caused.  Most of our problems are of our own making.  When this happens, we should correct what we've done, ask the Great Spirit for forgiveness and pray for guidance in the future.

My Creator, Bless me with your Good. 

                                             

                                                            PRAYER 

Gitsch Manito~Creator, Wasoq-Spiritworld

Thankyou for the many Blessings you have given to me and Please help me to know myself better in strengths and weaknesses. 

  Welalin-thankyou, Chi-Miigwetch 

                                     

Elder's meditation

"They must give themselves to Wakan' Tanka and live a spiritual life.  They will have the peace that frees them from fear."

   --Frank Fools crow,  Lakota

There are two wills available for us: self will and God's will.  Our choice is; figure it out ourelves, or have the Creator involved in our lives. If we are honest with ourselves and look at past experiences, what are our lifes like when we try to figure it out ourselves?  is there fear, confusion, frustration, anger, attacking others, conflict, fault finding, manipulation, teasing others, belittling others or devaluation? if these things are present, they indicate that we are choosing self will. What is it like if we turn our will over to the Creator? What are the results if we ask the Great Spirit to guide our life?  Examples are: Freedom, choices, consequences, love forgiveness, helping others, happiness, joy, solutions, and peace. Which will I choose today,self will or God's will?

Creator, I know what my choice is. I want you to direct my life. I want You to direct my thinking. You are the Grandfather.  You know what I need even before i do.  Today I ask You to tell me what i can do for You today. Tell me in a way I can understand and I will be Happy to do it. 

                                      

                                     Great Spirit, Help me to choose my thoughts with your wisdom

Prayer card & Others

Prayers~~~ Quotes~~~Sayings~~Plant Totems

                                         

"Peace comes withn the souls of men,

when they realize their oneness with the Universe,

when they realize it is really everywhere~~~~

it is within each one of us."

                                        

May Nature help~~~~

may the stars carry your sadness away.

May the flowers fill your heart with beauty,

May hope forever wipe away your tears,

And, Above All, may silence make you strong.

by         Chief Dan George

                                 

 

Each person's journey on Earth will be different,

for each person has a different realization of happiness.

Be true unto yourself  but share that truth with others.

Who is a wise person?

The one who sees things to come.....           Author Unknown

                                  

 

 

Plant Totem related to specific times of the year:

20 January ---18 February                   fern                  adaptability

19 February---20 March                  Plantain                harmonizing

21 March---19April                        Dandelion               healing

20 April---20 May                         Wild Clover    Stability,sustenance

21 May---20 June                         Mullein                versatility

21 June--21 July                          Rose                       Protection

22 July--22 August                    Raspberry              Cleansing

23 August--21 September          Violet                 Practicality

22 September--22 October      Ivy                       Tenacity

23 October-22 November         Thistle               Strength, endurance

23 November--21 December    Mistletoe         Renewal

22 December-19 January           Bramble              Transformation  

                                                 

 

 

                       Great Spirit, Give me your courage today, and guide my footsteps.  

                               

 

ELDERS MEDITATIONS

Elder's Meditation

"The man who sat on the ground in his tipi meditating on life and its
meaning, accepting the kinship of all creatures and acknowledging unity
with the universe of things was infusing into his being the true
essence of civilization."

--Luther Standing Bear, OGLALA SIOUX