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

Sunday

A time for serious reflection






With a monumental political decision on the horizon, and a time of major upheaval in our society. I thought I would post the below comment that expresses my feelings to a great degree. I don't want to alienate anyone, because we are all free agents. But you can read and decide for yourself.

In this time of turmoil maybe it might be a good idea to be open-minded, and interested in exploring progressive beliefs. You might feel a bit uncomfortable as you consider other philosophies, that your friends or family might dispute. By being willing to investigate ideas from outside your comfort zone, you may play an important role, acting as the mediator for those less willing to explore them. When a trusted friend suggests a new idea, it is easier to accept, than when it comes from a stranger. The information that comes after a friendly introduction reinforces the idea, until eventually it becomes considered. Today you can be the translator of progressive beliefs for your friends and family, helping to open their minds as well as your own.

Even if those with whom we share these ideas might reject them, it opens a dialogue that broadens the scope of the discussion. Controversy forces us to take another look at what we thought was absolute and see other possibilities.

When we hear new concepts, we find new ways of understanding our current beliefs. It may help us to find a new way of understanding ourselves. Learning more about the world and others point of view pushes the envelope of what we know, and helps us to remember that we might not know everything.

This new found knowledge can at least help us be more tolerant of those who have different ideology's and philosophy's. Open your mind to them and help bridge gaps between people of different backgrounds, races, and persuasions. With your mind open, you can see life as an adventure of learning, discovery, and possibilities to be shared with willing explorers. Life is change and so why not have that change be history making, and one that will cause a paradigm shift in consciousness.

The planet and times we live in are like no other, it's time, for a Righteous change, if for no other reason then this: It's time to break the mold and have an indigenous person, one of color, in a position of leadership. Because "that in itself" could break down age old entrenched barriers of hate, and prejudice. Think of it, it could be up to you if we change the course of history.
-Thunderhands

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