Doug's travels
It is believed in the indigenous culture that guides me! When one passes in this world they begin a four day journey to travel on into the next realm of their being. That person walks during the night and rests during the daytime. The night is daytime in Spirit world. Friends and family will light a fire to last for the four days of the persons walk. It is to help Guide and support the person as they travel.
Recently a friend of mine began his walk into Spirit world. He did not follow traditional ways yet was very Spiritual. In his time he was a Episcopal Priest and a Jun-gist disciple.
In my way a four day fire is kept to help guide one who has begun their walk. I chose to do that for him.
The second night of the fire something interesting happened. Most people probably would not have noticed.
At 1:30am I set two logs down to burn low and long so I could take a nap. Then I set my alarm for 4:00am, figuring I would resupply the fire with more wood then. Not unusual when you are tending a four day fire alone. As it turned out the wood burned faster than I anticipated.
Everything in camp was very quiet and calm. At 3:30am I was awakened by a strong gust of wind that was very loud. I immediately got up to look to see if it was getting windy. When I stepped out of the cabin there was no wind and everything was quiet and still.
I looked over to the fire 🔥. It was flat to the ground and looked like a glowing pool of red hot ash if I had not been awakened the fire might have gone out.
I could see him smiling at me as I rekindled the fire.
Douglas Williams 08/25/2023
It is with great sorrow that I have to tell you all that a member of our group has begun his walk into a new realm. Douglas Williams passed today. I am lighting a four day fire 🔥 and All are welcome to come by to pay their respects. Doug is a great man, an Elder, who benefited many as he walked this life.
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