The bear man came to my dreams, and he showed me a pathway to great spirit. He called my name from the bear cave as smoke rose from his eternal fire. I could hear his ancient song coming from the trees and the mountains. He is my grandfather, and his grandfather. He is time itself. […]
Using Sage for Spring Cleansing
As Spring arrives, it carries with it the spirit of renewal as new life emerges from the deep sleep of Winter. Spring tends to find many people more energized and eager to welcome renewal into their own lives as well. In order to do this, it is important to remove old, stagnant energies to make […]
Reconnecting with Nature
Fall is one of the best times of years to reconnect with nature. It offers cooler temperatures, trees bursting with color and no swarming bugs! Connecting to the earth brings balance and awareness to the body, which in turn brings balance and awareness to the mind and soul. Our bodies come from nature and […]
Native American Values and Their Impact on Native Culture
Native Americans and their value system cannot be broken apart from their spirituality, for they are the foundation of the Native American culture. Each tribe may practice a ritual or ceremony differently but the core values remain the same. The Native American culture values have not changed since antiquity and are practiced readily today. It has […]
Native American Influences Over Modern Metaphysical Practices
Many of today’s New Age healing practices, rituals and ceremonies are rooted in Native American traditions. The meld began in the 1960’s at the dawn of the New Age movement. Both philosophies focus on man and his relationship with the earth and all of its creatures, and that everything is alive: plants, rocks, the heavens, […]