Black Elk

Over 100 years ago, a young 9 year-old, Native American boy, named Black Elk, lived with his family and villagers on the plains of North America.  At that time there were not houses, stores or cars like we have now.  instead they lived in tepees, rode horses and depended on the buffalo for their food, clothing and tepees.  It was a very difficult time for Black Elk and his family because many other people wanted to have their land.  These people began to destroy the Indian villages, their land the the buffalo  that the Indians depended on for food, clothing and shelter.  Many of Black elk's friends and family were also killed.  Black Elk chose sadness and wished for peace.

When Black Elk was 9 years old he became very ill and his family was afraid that he would survive the illness.  He eventually recovered and grew   and when he became an adult he shared a  vision of peace that he had when he was so sick. 

Black Elk felt as if he was floating and his body was being raised into the air on a cloud.  As he looked down he saw a great circle.  In this circle he saw all of life's creations.  He saw the sun, the moon, the stars, the planets, the earth, the water, the air and the soil.  He saw all of the plants and animals including the four legged, the two legged, the fish, the birds, and even the creepy crawlies.  He saw that everything was good and everything was important.  

Then he looked and saw four directions: West, North, East, South.

Black Elk looked at the circle  again and saw a black road running from West to East.  He saw that this was the Road of Difficulties or Life's Lessons.  He saw that all people sometimes walk this road.

Black Elk then saw a yellow road running from North to South.  He saw that this was the Road of Peace or thoughtful action.  He saw that all people sometimes walk this road.

Finally, Black Elk look at the center of the circle where the two roads crossed and there he saw a sacred tree.  He saw that when the people walked the Road of Peace by taking care of themselves, others and the gifts of the Earth, the tree flowered and birds came to sing.  

 

Heaven exists on earth for those who maintain correct thoughts and actions.  B. Walker

I tossed the  coins this morning and the hexagram 11. T'ai/Peace unraveled..............

This hexagram signifies a time similar to spring; there is a strong flow of energy, and harmony and prosperity are the reward of those who correctly balance their higher and  lower natures.  It is by remaining aware of our inferior self while insuring that the superior self governs our conduct that we arrive in the state of peace.

See yourself as a young  tree now.  The ground around you is fertile; sun and water and wind are plentiful.  by maintaining your focus on moving upward toward light, clarity and purity you can reach great heights.  If you become entangled in inferior things, you will not enjoy the full benefit of this gracious hour.  Stay balanced, innocent  and correct and good fortune is assured.  

Brian  Walker- The I Ching Book of Changes.

Moon

Full Snow Moon

Since the heaviest snow usually falls during this month, native american tribes of the north and east most often called February's full Moon the Full Snow Moon. 

words

She said, "He has a good heart."

Words become everything and words become nothing.

Words give purpose and words shatter..
Words show love and words show hate.

Words grow peace and words grow war.

Words breed creation and words end civilizations.
Words open doors and words build walls.

Words tell truth and words tell lies.

Words cultivate real and words cultivate false.

Words make forgiveness words make grudges.

Words give acceptance and words give judgment.

Words are.........
everything 

meaningful 

love 

peace 

creation 

opportunity 

truth 

real 

forgiveness

acceptance

.........WORDS!

Serenity Facts

.......I am granted the........
....Serenity to accept the things I cannot change........

...Courage to change the things I can.....

.....And wisdom to know the difference....

Publisher

I made a change today!!! 

For exactly 10 years I have followed this one procedure step by step from A to Z.  

The results over the past 10 years 

produced mediocre feedback.  

Today I changed the method  

and my perception 

and the results 

were obviously 

outstanding,

noticeable

and different! 

WOW!!!

Thankful for letting go of the necessity of

routine,

consistency 

and repetition of  the old 

and creating 

new routine, 

consistency 

and repetition. 

Thankful for the ability 

to receive comments, 

judgment, 

feedback, 

love, 

words, 

kindness, 

excellent intention 

and

criticism. 

Thankful!!!

Rosie

• We introduced ourselves and she smiled.  As she walked into the Montessori classroom to begin her 3 day internship as a middle school student I admired her courage and self confidence.  Throughout the day she stopped in the office to say, "Thank you for having me and Thank you for letting me be here."  The number of times she said Thank YOU were countless. 

• Rosie's sweet nature and kindness became contagious.

• The day was off to a great start, for sure and I was feeling more and more Grateful with each passing minute. 

• In the afternoon I visited my Dad in the hospital downtown and he seemed to be doing exceptionally well after a 6.5 hour surgery.  A nurse walked in and then out, my Dad said, "Thank you."   Another nurse, in then out, He said, "Thank You."  And another nurse walked in and he said, "ROSIE, you have to meet my daughter."  We introduced our selves and smiled.  My Dad said, "This is Rosie, The BEST nurse in the whole Hospital, Thank you Rosie!!!!!!"  She smiled and said many Thank You's, administered medicine and continued with the Thank You delivery directed to my Dad.   

• Rosie's sweet nature and kindness became contagious. 

• I smiled and felt gratitude for both Rosie's and their wondrous love and kindness and ability to be in such BIG gratitude, (Thank you Mood)!!!!!!