Naakisi

Grandfather Mountain of the South, for me, what follows is a moment of magic. The encroaching choas seems to recede into nothingness, and there hovers a sense of expectation taht is transcendental. For this brief moment the serenity I feel is an embodiment of a whole, proud community, a manificent family, who understands the silence, and is rewarded by its priceless wisdom.

We are learning to see and hear again, with our imaginations stimulated. The singing, dancing and chanting of our community soothes and stimulates us, while the sounds of All Our Relations draw our attention to the whole. Always we love and respect and endeavor to understand our Relations.

We know we come to fulfill the law of Nature, not to break it, and we teach others the exciting game of observation, indentification, communication and fulfillment with Changing Mother, who enfolds the loving heart, be that of a two legged, four legged, wingged, creepy crawly, finned or plant nations.

We are like birds with two wings that can potentially life us to the Path of Stars. No longer are we like a bird with a broken wing. One wing is the physical conscious thinking process, and the otehr is the spiritual, including the subconscious dream pattern. When both wings are functioning with the rhythm of the Path of Beauty (spiritual walk while upon Changing Mother in physical form), they have mighty power, and carry us to joyful heights.

We honor those that have gone before, Nohwiza'ye - the Ancestors - for they watch from the Place of Souls, as we sepak their names. The fire that is All That Is has flamed up and welcomed one and all.

The lesson at hand is that of detachment. With this in mind, we prepare for our path as a bearer might prepare a sacred pipe... On some occasions, the natoh - holy smoke - will sway gently as a tree, where the motion of the wind is associated with our inner rhythm. We face toward evolution, where ceremonial chants are a part of the relationship of the wind, the birds, the trees, the fire, and the lodge.

We are protected on three sides by Nakia - Rainbow Snake Guardian - who holds in his 13 diamonds the keyes to evolving.

Perhaps you have noticed how horses, cattle and other animals seem to be chargted with extra vitality - change is eminent, so burst into jubuliant capering and playful excitement. Their actions indicate to a trained observer that truth is in the air, even though the Shadow of Ear may yet be too near to definitely identify illusion. Some are looking for shelter, while others of us reveal ourselves to be healed. Traditionals, in particular, are remaining close to our ancient ways - a shift is upon us.