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Tags: Energy Healing, great spirit, healer, Indigenous, Medicine, native communities, Natural environment, spiritual teachings, Western world
The scientific community of universities and research 
laboratories around the world spends millions of dollars of grant money and private funding each year to prove knowledge that native peoples have known for thousands of years. Quantum physics explores the supernatural “accidents” of healing; The changing of organic matter in ways that were previously thought of as physically impossible. Kirlian photography astounds its students with the notion that auras and the visual effects of another dimension can actually be captured on film. In native communities stories have existed since the beginning of time, about the healings and visions of indigenous holy people and medicine people. Mainstream society refers to our teachings of the supernatural events of Creation as “myths and legends”, which implies that the stories we hear are fiction composed by the active imagination of storytellers. The use of the English language and its many political definitions, suggest that our stories are lies and fabrications. Read the rest of this entry »
May 09 2012
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Tags: Addiction, alcohol, Alcoholics Anonymous, conscious contact, Eleventh Fire, God, Higher Power, Indigenous, Meditation, Prayer, twelve steps
The Eleventh Fire is a spiritual reflection of the feeling of unification with a Power greater then us, that can happen when we use the twelve-step program to recover from addictions. This writing is based on the author’s experience with step eleven, “Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God as we understood Him, praying only for knowledge of His will for us and the power to carry that out.” (Step 11, Alcoholics Anonymous, page 59) With respect for the anonymity of those in recovery who attend meetings, including the author, the byline is a registered legal “pen name” and not the married name of the author. No personal anonymity will be broken at the level of press, radio, films, TV or Internet. This anonymity is the spiritual foundation of the 12-step programs and is vital to the health of its members. Read the rest of this entry »
May 02 2012
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Tags: Bemidji State University, dreams and visions, elders, great spirit, Indigenous, Native American, native american ritual, outsiders, tribal elders, tribal members, tribal rituals
Many indigenous peoples around the world believe that we can help each other heal from any affliction of the body, mind or spirit by using prayers, natural medicines from the earth and other components of ceremony. These beliefs for many of us, are older than any of us can remember. The skills of healing ceremonies have been carefully guarded and passed from one generation to another throughout the ages for thousands of years. The words and actions of various rituals have been held sacred and very private for most Tribal members and extended families. It is insulting, dangerous and disrespectful when these rituals are copied and corrupted by others who attempt to steal them for profit and recognition. Just last year, a non-native man from our area was arrested for attempting to imitate a Native American ritual that was performed outside Tribal or even Inter-tribal protocol without consulting local Tribal elders. As the result the innocent attendees were charged nine thousand dollars apiece and instructed to trust his leadership without question. Three of them died! The fake “spiritual guru” was jailed and the native community spoke out harshly against his actions in the media. This was a great tragedy and a valuable lesson for everyone. Ancient Tribal culture is not a game or a fantasy. It is to be practiced only under the direction of the Tribal elders being represented. Read the rest of this entry »
Jan 25 2012
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Tags: Beaver Creek, Canyon, future generations, great spirit, indian reservations, Indigenous, Prayer, rain, recovery, Red Jacket
The rushing call of Beaver Creek can be heard a mile away. It is early September after a heavy night of rain and the valley is shrouded in a gentle mist rising from the surface of rushing waters of the creek. The entire mesa feels different today as though everything changed during the humid night. When various sounds, sights, smells and all other sensations change so quickly it is as though the Great Creator wants us to become aware and prayerful. Some may think the river is just part of the landscape and although the unmistakable sound is truly remarkable, it is just another sound with no spiritual message. Others believe we are called from thoughts of the self and our immediate surroundings, to a higher level of spiritual awareness. So what is the river trying to say to us? Perhaps it speaks many languages to a variety of different people, according to their interpretation. Read the rest of this entry »
Sep 14 2011
laboratories around the world spends millions of dollars of grant money and private funding each year to prove knowledge that native peoples have known for thousands of years. Quantum physics explores the supernatural “accidents” of healing; The changing of organic matter in ways that were previously thought of as physically impossible. Kirlian photography astounds its students with the notion that auras and the visual effects of another dimension can actually be captured on film. In native communities stories have existed since the beginning of time, about the healings and visions of indigenous holy people and medicine people. Mainstream society refers to our teachings of the supernatural events of Creation as “myths and legends”, which implies that the stories we hear are fiction composed by the active imagination of storytellers. The use of the English language and its many political definitions, suggest that our stories are lies and fabrications. Read the rest of this entry »