I am seeing what you are seeing. Hearing what you are hearing. My heart and lungs have felt like stone this week. The world holds its breath. I resource in Spirit and get pulled into my phone by the horror of what is happening. I know that journey work and ceremony are the contribution I am being called to make. Thank you for the affirmation and the reminder. Those of us who are hearing the call can feel heartened that we are one of many.
So- called 'Civilization' is the root of the problem, and Industrial Civilization with its unsustainable mantra of 'forever growth' is the proverbial straw that broke the camel's back. 'Soon,' when the resources on which it depends are sufficiently depleted, it will collapse, and billions of us will die in the violent chaos that will follow. The humans with the best chance of survival are the Uncontacted, those who have purposely avoided the alienating and alienated ways of living under which most of the World suffers.
As I often say, Trump is "A" problem, but he is not "THE" problem. He is a product of the evil tsunami that has flooded our minds and souls. I think the elders are right. You can feel that something profound is about to happen. The world has shifted into darkness visible to all with eyes open.
Sitting Bull killed Custer for his sins- for whiteman's sins, but we just kept on sinning-sinning with a vengeance-with more arrogance with technological might until the devil was so in us that it was us. The humility that was needed from being given the blue marble gift won't be found until our arrogance has us fall on our knees and rise to face the devil in us.
“For us, warriors are not what you think of as warriors. The warrior is not someone who fights, because no one has the right to take another life. The warrior, for us, is one who sacrifices himself for the good of others. His task is to take care of the elderly, the defenseless, those who can not provide for themselves, and above all, the children, the future of humanity.”
- Tataŋka Iyotaŋké
Sitting Bull did not fight at Peji Sla (the Greasy Grass). By this time he was considered old to fight and focused on spiritual leadership. His nephew, who he called his son, Tataŋka Ška (White Bull) did fight there and took part in killing Custer.
They did not do this because of the sins of Wašiču. They did this because if they did not, our wičháȟčala na winúȟčala (elders), wiŋyaŋ (women), and wakaŋeja (sacred ones/children) were at stake. We did not fight because we wished to kill. We fought and still fight to protect our people and the land that birthed us.
Two things; it is refreshing to read a comment that is written in a respectful manner … the root of communication…. Seek understanding not necessarily agreement.
I am seeing what you are seeing. Hearing what you are hearing. My heart and lungs have felt like stone this week. The world holds its breath. I resource in Spirit and get pulled into my phone by the horror of what is happening. I know that journey work and ceremony are the contribution I am being called to make. Thank you for the affirmation and the reminder. Those of us who are hearing the call can feel heartened that we are one of many.
Words not working any more… TY
So- called 'Civilization' is the root of the problem, and Industrial Civilization with its unsustainable mantra of 'forever growth' is the proverbial straw that broke the camel's back. 'Soon,' when the resources on which it depends are sufficiently depleted, it will collapse, and billions of us will die in the violent chaos that will follow. The humans with the best chance of survival are the Uncontacted, those who have purposely avoided the alienating and alienated ways of living under which most of the World suffers.
As I often say, Trump is "A" problem, but he is not "THE" problem. He is a product of the evil tsunami that has flooded our minds and souls. I think the elders are right. You can feel that something profound is about to happen. The world has shifted into darkness visible to all with eyes open.
My Até has long carried a vision of this time, and I have walked with one of the war that comes with it.
Don’t let go of hope and keep praying.
There is still much work to do, Lekši.
Sitting Bull killed Custer for his sins- for whiteman's sins, but we just kept on sinning-sinning with a vengeance-with more arrogance with technological might until the devil was so in us that it was us. The humility that was needed from being given the blue marble gift won't be found until our arrogance has us fall on our knees and rise to face the devil in us.
“For us, warriors are not what you think of as warriors. The warrior is not someone who fights, because no one has the right to take another life. The warrior, for us, is one who sacrifices himself for the good of others. His task is to take care of the elderly, the defenseless, those who can not provide for themselves, and above all, the children, the future of humanity.”
- Tataŋka Iyotaŋké
Sitting Bull did not fight at Peji Sla (the Greasy Grass). By this time he was considered old to fight and focused on spiritual leadership. His nephew, who he called his son, Tataŋka Ška (White Bull) did fight there and took part in killing Custer.
They did not do this because of the sins of Wašiču. They did this because if they did not, our wičháȟčala na winúȟčala (elders), wiŋyaŋ (women), and wakaŋeja (sacred ones/children) were at stake. We did not fight because we wished to kill. We fought and still fight to protect our people and the land that birthed us.
Two things; it is refreshing to read a comment that is written in a respectful manner … the root of communication…. Seek understanding not necessarily agreement.
And two; I appreciate your, and all, comments. Especially when we can all learn and grow… speak less, listen more, seek understanding.
Thank you, for the clarity