The Native American Taoist: Integral Way

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

Friday

Integral Way

The definition of integral is: "consisting or composed of parts that together constitute a whole." When we start cultivating ourselves we integrate with the whole, and go beyond the duality. We look at the bigger picture and feel the oneness of all. This can be a healing process as we begin to go to the core level of our own being, integrating and accepting even our own feelings, and parts of ourselves. This is done with no judgement and brings about a feeling of wholeness within. It also helps in the process of cultivation, as things that we do battle with no longer have a hold. They dissolve in the oneness of the whole, and the negativity surrounding them disperses. When there is no opponent there is no battle. First we integrate then we cultivate which brings about a natural order and balance. Cultivation is acceptance, humility, and following our superior or higher self. Its all a process. Feel the oneness of self with nature, and the Tao.
-thunderhands

1 comment:

Natalie said...: Sensational pictures! Only true artist can see the way you do. Thank you.
http://kat-natalie.blogspot.com/; July 27, 2008 at 6:33 PM