World-News

David Rohde and David E. Sanger report in Sunday's New York Times that the so-called "good war" in Afghanistan went south because the Bush administration diverted scarce resources to Iraq.

http://www.truthout.org/docs_2006/081207A.shtml



http://www.sharenews-blog.com:8090/helma/twoday/sharenews/search?q=David+E.+Sanger
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I have just received this link from one of my Native American friends.
The drumming is going around the World.

http://www.theworlddrum.com/common/picture_gallery.htm

Dances Alone
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It was good for the skin to touch the earth, and the old people liked to remove their moccasins and walk with bare feet on the sacred earth... The soil was soothing, strengthening, cleansing, and healing."

--Chief Luther Standing Bear, TETON SIOUX


Touching the earth - getting grounded, centered. There is magic in touching the earth and feeling her healing power. This is especially healthy to do during a troubling time when our minds are racing or can't stop thinking or are locked onto fear or resentment. When I need to feel free I can go to the Mother Earth. The Mother Earth is full of life and love. She always gives her powers to those who come to her. The Mother Earth is alive.

Today, my Great Spirit, let me remember to touch the earth. Let me slow down and live just for today. Let me be gentle, patient and kind.

Sandi
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"Several times a day over three days, 13 women from around the world, several in their 80s, gathered around an open fire as each led a prayer ceremony unique to her native tribe. The women share a common vision and mission to spare future generations problems that now vex much of society," says Carson Walker, The Associated Press.

http://www.truthout.org/issues_06/073007WA.shtml
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"Grandfather, Great Spirit, once more behold me on earth
and lean to hear my feeble voice. You lived first, and
You are older than all need, older than all prayer...You are
the life of all things."
--Black Elk, OGLALA SIOUX

Great Spirit - Sometimes I don't feel like praying.
Sometimes when I have done something wrong, I'm
ashamed to come to You. Even though You have always
been there for me, I sometimes choose to stay away.
It's hard for me to understand what all knowing is.
Sometimes it's hard for me to see how much You
really care.

But I know if I take a few minutes and think about what
I know to be true about You, the things change and I am
able to realize Your power and Your love.

Today, I'll start by thinking of You. I'll think about all
the times You have helped and guided me in the past.
You are life, You are love, You are power, You are desire,
You are truth, Your are principle, You are intelligence,
You are courage. With You I am everything;
without You I am nothing.

Creator, thank You for allowing me to start my day with You.
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