Life Is About Learning

Life is About Learning

Why do we come here?

We come – we live – we die. . .

What is the purpose of it all?  Some people say it is to do well.  Some believe we are to choose between good and evil.  If we choose the good, we will be eternally saved.  If we choose evil, we will be lost, finished and live in torment in the afterlife.  There are those who believe we are here to work out our own Karma.  We have done things in a past life or in this life that we must make restitution for.  That still sounds like judgment to me.  Don’t misunderstand. I don’t condone evil or believe in harming anything.  I do believe that there is so much more meaning to life than what has been stated here.

I believe just like the title of this article – Life is about learning.  Every thing that happens has a higher purpose if we take the time to find it and look beyond to the deeper meaning.  There you will experience truth.  With truth comes peace, joy, contentment . . . Our souls are on a journey seeking answers.  We are all walking our road, our path to enlightenment.

We must embrace all of ourselves and our life lessons – the good with the bad.  Only then will we become whole.  To be perfect we must embrace our wholeness.  Imagine a world without opposites.  I can’t.  What would life be with only the brilliance of the day without the balancing embrace of night’s blanket?  Such is the idea of all good and no bad.  Without opposites, we wouldn’t have balance.

I am better for acknowledging, feeling and living as these opposites encased in one being.  Now I am whole.  When we deny a bad thought, a harshly spoken word or a wrong deed, we lose.  When we blame others or make excuses for certain actions, we lose.  Embrace all of you!  Only then will you know who you truly are.  Embrace your uniqueness.  It doesn’t matter if you are white, red, yellow or black, if you are male or female, if you have done some rotten or great things.  See, know and accept them all.  Fully accept your blood (whatever it is), your gender, your financial status, your abilities, and your dark side. 

Oops!  I said to accept your dark side.  It’s true, we all have one.  We are meant to find that balance within ourselves that causes us the greatest opportunity to live our own life to the fullest, to learn, to grow and to help others on their journey.  When we fight against ourselves, there are many lost opportunities. 

Imagine the difference between riding the wave and paddling against the current.  You will eventually arrive at your destination, but what condition will you be in?  Allow yourself to experience life and look for the meaning behind the events.  You will be amazed at what you find. 

I just came through another situation recently that many would view as a total loss, a failure and a waste of time.  I don’t look at it that way.  I received a blessing that can only come through the great catastrophic events.  Before going through this situation, I hadn’t fully appreciated aspects of myself.  I ignored them, made them less important and admired other people I shouldn’t have.  I learned a wonderful lesson through all that.  I have those things that I searched for and wanted to find in others, all inside myself.  I needed to learn that. . .

Nvdoi

Life's Purpose

Finding our life’s purpose or reason for being here should be a main focus in our lives.  Some people never find their true calling.  One of the reasons is - we are born, we learn the do (s) and don’t (s) within our own family, we learn the rules at our church or religious assembly; we have more rules and regulations at school, work, etc.  Life becomes one rule after another until it takes up so much of our time remembering what to do and not do, we don’t have time to just ‘be’.
    To just ‘be’ is the one true way to know your own soul which is where we hear the voice of our Creator.  We all have a divine spark, a life energy that courses through us, that part of all creation that never dies.  That spark, that divineness is our true nature or being.  That inner voice knows who we are, why we are here and what path will lead us to fulfillment.  Not fulfillment in the physical sense, but fulfillment of the soul.  There is nothing that compares with fulfillment of the Soul.
    My desire for all humanity is for someone to teach them how to listen to that inner voice, that voice from Creator.  We are all special and carry the gifts and abilities for our life’s work, our purpose for being here.  We need to receive the support and encouragement to follow our soul’s yearning.  This may seem simplistic, but we need to get back to the basics.  Without a proper foundation, the building will not stand. 
    Two of the most important questions you will ever ask yourself are:
1)  Who am I? And 2) Why am I here?  I have been asking myself these questions for years and I continue to find deeper and deeper answers.  I know absolutely that I am here for a divine purpose.  So are you.  It doesn’t matter if you are a banker, a farmer, a nurse or a school teacher.  If you are following your true life’s purpose, you are a blessing to yourself, the Creator and those you encounter every day.
    We sometimes think we want to be someone else.  We want to be famous, rich, beautiful, etc.  The grass is always greener on the other side.  I used to be one of those people wondering what it was like to be someone else.  I didn’t know then who I was or what I was supposed to do with my life.  I no longer have those thoughts or feelings.  I am on the path with my Creator and very blessed to be here.  When you are on your path and following your own life’s purpose, there is a joy in being you.
    Take the time to hear what your soul is saying; to find where you are going and what road you should be traveling to get there.  Peace and joy await you!

Renina (Nvdoi)

Announcement

We just wanted to give you, our readers, an update on the absence of articles.  Our intent is never to be disconnected for very long without an explanation.  We have been led to go forward with Project business and have been traveling with limited computer access since late May, 2011. 

Announcement: 

Through the gifts of individuals who have become dear friends and recognized kindred spirits, medicinebagproject.org will be up and running very soon.  This has taken a certain amount of time and energy. 

We are excited about what has been accomplished and are very thankful for those who see and follow The Way.  These individuals are an inspiration to us here at the Project and we feel you will be inspired to learn and go to even deeper levels within your self as we all share the voice of Spirit through yet another medium - the new Medicine Bag Project website.





 

Hear The Thunder

Our elder’s spoke of a time in the future when Grandfather and Grandmother Spirit would begin to reveal changes and Mother Earth would call her own home.  “Listen”, is what they would say “for the message of Spirit, all things will change.”  Do you hear the thunder?

Just as our elders said we are seeing changes daily.  Life as we know it is now finishing its course.  Grandfather and Grandmother Spirit and the Earth know who the children of Light are.  We are in the time of great change.

Many thousands of years have passed, leading us to this special moment in time.  Spirit is manifesting in a much greater way.  We are witnessing a coming together of the children of The Lighted One.  Breath Master has laid before us a path to the ancient Rainbow Grounds, where Truth reigns.

Each day people are seeing a greater spiritual influence on their lives.  Those that have True Hearts will be led down the white path while all others will journey the path of falsehood.  The white path leads to the land of the Ancient White Fire.

Every day the influence of Spirit separates the givers from the takers.  Every living thing is under the influence of The Spirit.  We are walking one of two roads.  There is no escaping the Creator’s breath.

Each moment we move closer to a brighter and more brilliant voice.  This sound emanates from the Grand Center, the place of the Ancient White Fire.  Each moment we hear the subtle voice that directs us to a place of Truth.

The elders spoke of this time.  They gave us the clues.  We now see face to face the manifesting of their words.  Off in the distant mountains a storm approaches, do you hear the thunder?

Yona Unega

 

 

Are We There Yet?

Most of us have experienced the negative side of life, some more than others.  The more difficult it gets the more impatience most of us become.  Sooner or later the question runs through our mind “are we there yet?”  The journey seems long especially when times are difficult.

Have you arrived?  Most of us can answer this with a resounding NO.  For those few that think they have well ......  So, here we are wondering how to get there, so that we are not here.  Getting there is the problem.

We have got to change out stinkin thinkin.  As long as we are trying to get somewhere else it will never happen.  It is like trying to find God somewhere out in the nether world.  God is in you and me.  Within each of us resides the place we are seeking.

We have been programmed from birth to find peace, joy, success and happiness outside of our self.  Remember, we are born poor miserable wretches that desperately seek love and approval from a God who lives far, far away.  I say BULL.

God, the Creator of the universe not only loves us, but dwells within us.  God is not external to you and I.  God has chosen a unique way to communicate with us.  First, the God of creation decided to make a home within our body.  This home is our Soul.

You and I are spiritual beings on a physical journey.  The entity that operates our life is our Soul.  Our Soul works hand in hand with God, for it is a spark of God’s fire.  From the day we were born until this body dies our Soul resides deep within our physical body, God within us.

So, what is it that we seek far away?  What is it that we are looking for?  Where do we need to look to find that special place?  Try looking within.

Conn Niul

 

Centering on the Center

At the center of everything is a beginning.  The Center is the core of all that is.  From the Center emanates the waves of energies that form life.  The Center is unique from and yet one and the same with the Great Space.  Within the Center is an unlimited force; a source of energy without end.

The Center is represented in form by the Celtic Cross, the Medicine Wheel, the Swastika and Yatiti etc.  Within the very center of these forms there is a Fire. It is this Fire that is the Center.  It is the original Fire of existence.  The forms with their centers allow our human minds to shape the essence of the Center.  These structures allow for a point of focus.

The Center is who we are.  The Center is the reason for our being.  At the center of every kingdom: mineral, plant, animal and human resides the Fire of the ancient Center, the source of our destiny.  We are That which always is and shall always be.  We are the eternity of our Center.

Each of us walks a road that is unique and specific to our reason for being.  On this road the subtle speaks, pointing the way to our higher purpose.  Along the way we encounter the full expression of life.  However, most seldom recognize that at each turn, over every hill and in every moment we are walking in companionship.

Our companion along the journey is our True Self, a spark of the Fire.  This True Self is our Soul that resides in the Center.  We are never truly without a companion.  Yet, we seek to find companionship and in our searching usually end up suffering because of choices we make.

The Center is stillness.  It is the knowing that is always right.  Within our Center we know all that is or will ever be.  However, through life’s circumstances we have diluted our true sense energies and become slaves to the lesser feelings, emotions and desires of the false self. 

We all know ‘The Way’; we just have to realize it is under cloud cover.  The truth of all things is revealed to us through our finer sense energies.  Centering is getting to know how these finer energies operate, how they feel in our mind, body and spirit.  The ‘my gut’, I got a feeling’ or ‘something told me’ are good examples of our Soul (Center) communicating with our mind, body and spirit.

Saga Yashkah
 

The Sacred Directions - Part Four

The Sacred Rainbow Grounds (sometimes referred to as The Square Grounds) are a microcosm of the universe.  Within the elder teachings of the Rainbow Grounds we are taught ‘The Way’ of life.  It is within these teachings that we learn and gain a deeper understanding of the Sacred Directions.

The Sacred Directions give us a type of field to operate within.  Within this semi fixed and yet fluid field many energies flow.  As mentioned earlier the Sacred Directions have energies, the Quarter Directions have energies as well as the Seven Horsemen.  All of these energies greatly affect life on earth.

All things work in unison.  Proper alignment of a sacred site allows for the directions to not be at conflict with other energies.  For instance, at sunrise a unique force enters the earth’s atmosphere.  This energy has the ability to heal, bless and protect any area that is in proper alignment to receive.  A Rainbow Grounds aligned north to south would create a chaotic and eventually diseased place.

However, when a Sacred Square Grounds is aligned east to west it is positioned correctly to receive the powerful rays of light both at sunrise and at sunset.  Many other considerations must be taken into account as well.  It is within this understanding that we develop a strong, healthy place for people, animals, plants and the mineral kingdom.

Many more energies operate in conjunction with the Sacred Directions such as The Four Wind Messengers.  Like the other energies the Four Wind Messengers have energies that are responsible for the wind, rain and more.  Yet, they work within the law of the sacred Directions.  There is a North Wind Messenger as well as east, south and west.

The Four Wind Messengers operate through the Sacred Directions much as the Sacred Elements work through the Sacred Quarter Directions.  Aligning all things according to our understanding of the Sacred Directions creates a sacred place where we are in Right Relationship with all energies.

Right Relationship means that we are working harmoniously with all causal, subtle and physical entities and energies.  We literally create a space every day of our lives.  Every movement, placing of objects, construction of buildings etc. creates a space that either works with or against the Sacred Directions.

Saga Yashkah

The Sacred Directions - Part Three

In our ancient fire ceremonies we have the Four Direction Logs, the Quarter Direction Spaces and the Great Center (center of the Dogwood flower).  This we call Yatiti, others refer to it as the Four Log Fire or Unilateral Cross.  The teachings of Yatiti are a well spring of knowledge about the ancient ways, especially those of the Sacred Directions.

Every part of the fire has a Sacred Direction aspect to it.  For instance, the North facing Log shows us ‘The Way’ of the ancients and the cultural aspects of our Lunar Arbors and Clans.  Between the North and East Log is the Sacred Space of the Ancient Waters.  This open space allows the free movement of the subtle energies of water to flow freely through Yatiti.

The Sacred Quarter Directions of Northeast, Southeast, Southwest and Northwest are the doors through which the sacred Elements of Water, Fire, Earth and Air move.  The first element or parent of all other elements is the Sacred Space, the Great Void or Ether.  It is the space which all other elements have life.  This Sacred Space is within the center of Yatiti and is the Great Space for everything.

Within the Great Center of Yatiti the Four Directions co mingles with the Four Quarter Directions.  The Sacred Directions and the Sacred Elements must be able to move within and out of any structure, sacred ground etc. for there to be harmony.  If not the place becomes chaotic and full of a confused energy.

The Sacred Directions establish an order and placement for all things.  It is within this order that the Ancient Seven Horsemen (known by science as the spectrum of light) energies penetrate the earth’s atmosphere.  For us to work in Right Relationship with the Ancient Seven Horsemen we must be in Right Relationship with the Sacred Directions.

An example of working in Right Relationship with the Sacred Directions is the placement of our Rainbow or Square Grounds.  Our grounds always run east to west.  The Rainbow Grounds are always longer east to west than north to south.  The Zopathla’s arbor is in the west facing east.  The fire is in the center of the Zopathla’s square. 

The east to west placement of the Rainbow Grounds allows us to properly receive the vital energies that course through the atmosphere at sunrise and sunset.  These energies seek a place that allows them to freely flow from east to west without any obstruction.  The entrance therefore must be true west, facing east.  The Sacred Directions show us ‘The Way.’ 

Saga Yashkah   

The Sacred Directions - Part Two

From infant to teen and from adult to old age we are learning.  Most of the learning evolves around the so-called culture we are raised and choose to live in.  We develop speech and its patterns, habits, and customs based on the culture and our relationship to it.  However, most so-called culture seldom, if ever, acknowledges or places the sacred in the Center of its life.

The directions give us clues every hour of every day.  The mineral, plant, animal and human kingdoms are a witness to the effect the directions have upon life.  Throughout each of our days we have before us teachers in every kingdom, instructing us in ‘The Way’ of the Sacred Directions.

Take a Red Oak; it is much stronger and vibrant if growing on a north facing slop as opposed to a south facing slope.  When harvesting herbs we see a marked difference in the quality and power herbs have when harvested from slopes facing different directions.

The qualities (personalities) are quite different in each of the Sacred Directions of North, East, South and West.  Their subtle energies move through the universe and penetrate the earth’s atmosphere.  It is these energies, which are the personality traits of the directions, that we seek to understand. 

The Sacred Directions are intimately connected with the quarter directions where the Great Elements come from.  For instance, the ancient source of water (its beginning) comes from the Northeast, while fire comes from the Southeast.  The directions are influenced greatly through their relationship with the quarter directions.

Each direction has personality traits that are formed much like ours are.  Each direction has a type of culture that is unique to it.  As an example, the Sacred Direction East Culture helped form, shape and influence the direction East through its unique culture.  The Sacred Direction cultures help us walk a life “In Right Relationship.”

Yatiti tells us a story about the Sacred Directions. Within this story we begin to learn the True nature of an ancient family of ours.  Yatiti shows us that by seeing with our inner eye we will truly understand the ancient cross with its Sacred Four Directions, Four Quarter Directions and the Sacred Grand Center of the Dogwood Blossom.

Saga Yashkah