ABOUT THUNDERHANDS



About Me: "Wakiya" (Thunder)
I am a Tribal, Musician, Writer, Artist. I try to walk the path and have studied the tradition of the "Wisdom keepers" like Lame Deer, Fools Crow, Black Elk, and Rolling Thunder from the tribes of this region, and Lao Tzu, Buddha, Bodhidharma, Yeshua, and other enlightened ones from the many various tribes of the earth. I understand the worlds religions and belief systems, and realize the division this can cause by the lack of understanding the "real message" from the Masters. My intention, and life's prayer is to try to live in harmony with Grandmother Earth, Grandfather sky, (Nature) and "the spirit that moves in all things," and help in any way I can to build a bridge between all men and tribes so they can walk their path in a manner that will benefit themselves, the Earth and others. I open up, and ask Great Spirit, The creator, The Tao, The Universe, to work and direct healing and positive energy through me by different means, like the Flute, drums, Words, Prayer, and Touch. I try to be loving and accept others from the heart, and practice forgiveness. I honor all people, the winged one's, and four legged ones considering us all equal, not one being above another. I honor the bountiful Harvest from Mother earth in the form of plant life, water, air and herbs which sustain our oneness with her. I pray all tribes should re-unite as one, so we may protect the planet and live in harmony. Within you, without you.

Mitakuye Oyasin
( all my relations)
Wakiya

Wednesday

Native American's Definition of "Medicine"

Offering thanks, and sending a prayer to Great Spirit


Although Native Americans accept the western view of the word medicine, their understanding is much broader and encompasses a context on which their tradition is based. This can include the presence and power embodied in, or demonstrated by a person, a place, an event, an object, or natural phenomenon. It can mean the power, potency, energy, or spirit of whatever event or object is being experienced. A common phrase being "that's good medicine." Seeing a hawk fly overhead while doing a ritual or prayer can be good medicine. Other things might fall into the "Bad medicine" category. It really depends on the spirit involved. A medicine object can be beneficial to a healing process. Things such as a feather, a crystal, etc. The terms medicine man or woman can be confusing or ambiguous. Their are many kinds of healers. Some use herbs, while others may use words, or spiritual powers. I prefer the lakota term "Wicasa Wakan" meaning holy or sacred man. This indicates someone who is a spiritual or a holy person, and pursues and serves the sacred and divine. The divine being great spirit, and all that is associated with the creator of all. Birds, flowers, herbs, and nature in general embodies the spirit of the creator. The term medicine man would more properly fit a grade B western movie. The healers in the native American community are much more diverse and accomplished then some would believe. The western world of so called modern medicine is starting to come to terms with other healing modalities based in different cultures, but not fast enough.
-thunderhands
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