Honouring those that honour you!
Honouring those that honour you! by James B. Beard, author
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| anishinaabe water walkers |
They are going home today!
They came to visit with the people honouring them. On the first night they visited some of the people in the ode swan / sweat-lodge, and helped the people to heal.
The next morning 🌅 the people gathered to greet the sun and a new day. A new 🆕 day, a new beginning. They were pleased to see all the people gathered to honour them. There would be much work for them to do to help the people. They listened to the prayers and intentions of the people and were happy. As the ishkode 🔥/ fire awoke, they came to stand amongst the people. They watched as the people worked to make preparations to ask for renewal and oshkibimadzwin🧬 / new life.
All the people did, was to honour them and prepare, they the people, for renewal. As the people did that work they could feel the power of oshki bimadzwin 🧬/ new life working through them.
They remembered the time when they could walk amongst the people and converse with them face to face at the ishkode / fire. So long ago it is that those times were lost. They were happy that the people remembered. They were happy the people still honoured them. They watched as the people walked using the seven gifts, wisdom, respect, honesty, humility, bravery, love, truth. They were so happy!
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| at the fire |
For four days the people would celebrate oshki bimadzwin / new life. Many of the people would step up in growing to new understanding. They were happy for the people. Now, as the ishkode 🔥 / fire begins to rest, they are going home. They feel full and grateful for the earthly brothers and sisters. At their home they remain in the presence of the people. Gently guiding and opening new ways in bimadiz / life for all. The gifts that they are, at one with the people.
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| eye of creator |
Spirit is always with us!
Authors note: The feeling I had as I watched the people pack and leave the ceremonial area after Spring Ceremonies in Manitoulan Island.
James Beard aka Noodin
Walking Spirit in a Native Way
James Beard is a speaker on topics such as traditional living and natural spirit teachings. His topics address many concerns to do with wellness and balance in life. He is a student of native teachings from Ojibwe Elders, Algonquin language based people, living throughout the Great Lakes Region of the US and Canada. The audiences for his presentations vary from youth to elderly.His work is dedicated to telling anyone who has interest about his native brothers.-- James B. Beard
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Walking Spirit in a Native Way shares timeless teachings from Native Elders that remain as meaningful today as ever. For over thirty years, Jim has learned from Ojibwa/Chippewa Elders, presenting their wisdom to schools, communities, and Native tribes across North America. Respected for his knowledge and dedication, he walks the red road to honor and carry forward the original teachings of all people.
James B. Beard, Author of: Walking Spirit in a Native Way
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