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I received this today.

Sandi


The Hopi Elders Speak

We Are the Ones We've Been Waiting For
You have been telling the people that this is the
Eleventh Hour. Now you must go back and tell the
people that this is The Hour.
And there are things to be considered:
Where are you living?
What are you doing?
What are your relationships?
Are you in right relation?
Where is your water?
Know your garden.
It is time to speak your Truth.
Create your community.
Be good to each other.
And do not look outside yourself for the leader.

This could be a good time!

There is a river flowing now very fast. It is so great
and swift that there are those who will be afraid.
They will try to hold on to the shore. They will feel
they are being torn apart, and they will suffer greatly.
Know the river has its destination. The elders say we
must let go of the shore, push off into the middle of the
river, keep our eyes open, and our heads above the
water. See who is in there with you and celebrate.
At this time in history, we are to take nothing personally.

Least of all, ourselves. For the moment that we do,
our spiritual growth and journey comes to a halt.

The time of the lone wolf is over. Gather yourselves!

Banish the word struggle from your attitude and
your vocabulary. All that we do now must be done
in a sacred manner and in celebration.
We are the ones we've been waiting for.

--The Elders Oraibi
Arizona Hopi Nation
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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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