As we gathered around the last North Gate circle with a sweet alter; buffalo skull looking towards our Ancestors, the place of Wisdom, Lori called to the directions in a way I'd not heard it done before. Our hearts were touched by her sincerity and purity. We had a great time, seems like just the coming together in circle, always knowing there is a place where you belong and that we will always be here for you ... well ... that seems to be such a support to many folks and has for many years. For this we are grateful.Since it was the time of Wisdom there were a few teaching we discussed. Two are Honorable Closure and the Blessing Basket. Links to these and other articles are on our web site onwingsoflight.com --- for those that missed circle, I encourage you to read and ponder on them.
Much of the day was spent on practicing our Shamanic skills … to see what we can see. To that end we now have an ongoing monthly challenge for you. Mark gave us a dark brown wicker box, about 5 inches wide x 10 inches long and about 4 inches tall. Inside it I put something; it will always be at the beginning of each month. For now it will be animal, vegetable or mineral. It will be kept very simple until many of us get good at this.
I had this box on the medicine wheel. We journeyed to our middle world teacher to have them show us what was in the box; did a very fast middle world look as if you were looking for your lost car keys or something, we worked with totem animal; used pendulum asking yes or no on each: animal, vegetable or mineral, to discover what it was made of. We also did the same with muscle testing (covering again 3 easy ways to muscle test), practiced bi-location, scanning with eyes and hands, etc. Of course you can use many other shamanic tools as well. In this session it was a folk. So mineral and several had little pieces of info but no one was totally right on which is to be expected in the beginning. This takes practice.
So now this box sits on the small book shelf right inside the door where you enter for circle. Visualize it in your mind and then practice your skills. I suggest you also dream walk to look into the box. I’ve opened the shield to the entry door from the yellow gate. You will be able to enter into the entry way and look at the box. We’ll take it down to the medicine wheel each circle and discuss what any one got for those that are working on their skills. If you aren’t coming but want to let us know what you are receiving, email. And if you don’t feel called to do this, heavens, don’t worry about it. This is an advanced skill but one any of you can work towards if you feel called to.
We spent time working with the Stone People and suggested that everyone spend time outside this month finding a stone or boulder. Be dressed very comfortably warm. Sit or drape yourself over the stone, sill you heart, breathing and mind. Ask ONE question and repeat it 3 X’s. Then be still and only listen. When your mind drifts away, take a deep breath and bring yourself back to center. Listen … this requires the ability of ‘be here now’. Have patience with yourself. I’ve sometimes spent several hours in the stillness listening to the old ones, the stone people. It is very rewarding. BTW if you don’t have a question in mind, a good one I use is: ‘show me what I need to see and take me where I need to go”.
Felipe the Bundle keeper let us know not only how our bundle is doing but what it feels like to be a new bundle keeper. Cher kindly is going to work with him to guide him as she has carried this bundles several times in the past years.
Work to prepare for next Circle April 5th. We are writing our Personal Mission Statements. As we enter the East Gate, the time of new beginnings, rebirth, spiritual awakening, it was felt this was the perfect time to look deep into the pool of self and get clarity. So if you feel called, write a statement of who you are, what you stand for, what is your purpose in this earth walk, etc. It defines what your life is about. It will take many drafts buy once you get it you’ll know in the depth of your bones that it is your core you. Bring it to circle and those willing will share and have a claiming ceremony. If you are not ready to do this, then put it in your basket for ‘someday’ things to do and let it rest.
As always many blessings, Aho Blessed One, Aho Tana ‘Blue Deer Woman
