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direction of the South is the Path of the Inner Child - to
access that part of ourselves that uses the faith, trust and
innocence that we had as children to make our way through life.
From the South we are able to see things with greater clarity
and to begin to understand our own individual natures. The South
is where we heal - with the knowing of Self.
The quality embraced by the South is trust and innocence. It is
enjoying the experience of discovery, finding joy in new
knowledge and letting go of fears and false values.
The totem of the South is the Mouse (and sometimes the Coyote).
Mouse is so small and defenseless against the rest of the world
that he must rely on trust and instinct to live. Much larger
forces of Spirit are at work in the world, and Mouse understands
how humble a creature he is in relation to all this. But good
and surprising things can happen when trust inspires Mouse to
make a bold move.
Coyote is the trickster - he shatters illusions and laughs at
himself. His lessons may sometimes be harsh, but they do bring
us knowledge of ourselves. This teaches us to examine our own
feelings and emotions - and to be guided by them.
The element of the South is Fire. Fire is the radiant energy of
transformation. Fire contains the great powers of cleansing and expansion.
The color of the South is red - the color of life force (blood),
health and vitality.
The Kingdom associated with the South is the Plant Kingdom. To
align yourself with the healing properties of the South - walk
amongst this kingdom. Touch the plants, touch the trees - share
your energy with them, and they will share their energy and
knowledge with you.
The time period of the South is the past. Emotions that we are
holding on to, that are blocking us, are from the past. This is
where we need to heal.
Through the South we become as children - we understand, and we
heal.
PREPARATION FOR THE SOUTH
CEREMONY
September 19, 2004 4pm Sacred
Space
Bring your journal, sacred object and candle.
Write a letter to your inner child
Bring your gratitude list (this should be in your journal)
Find a state, quote or prayer of healing (make copies)
Bring your Wand
A CHANT FOR HEALING
Rhythm of the Moon, shine in my heart
Rhythm of the Earth, heal my body
Rhythm of the Wind, clear my mind
Rhythm of the Sun, heal my soul
Rhythm of the Universe, come into my heart
Rhythm of the Universe, make my body whole
Rhythm of the Universe, focus my mind
Rhythm of the Universe, move my soul
WRITINGS OF HEALING
These inspirations were compiled by the Turtle Clan in
preparation for their migration to the South - the Direction of
Healing.
Prayer for the Earth (Pablo Neruda)
For once on the face of the earth let's not speak in any
language.
Let's stop for one second and not move our arms so much.
It would be an exotic moment without rush, without engines.
We would all be together in a sudden strangeness.
Fishermen in the cold sea would not harm whales
And the man gathering salt would look at his hurt hands.
Those who prepare green wars, wars with gas, wars with fire,
Victory with no survivors
Would put on clean clothes and walk about with their brothers in
the
shade doing nothing.
What I want should not be confused with total inactivity.
Life is what it is about.
I want no truck with death.
If we were not so single minded about keeping our lives
moving,
and for once could do nothing, perhaps a huge silence might
interrupt
this sadness of never understanding ourselves
And of threatening
ourselves with death.
Perhaps the earth can teach us when
everything
seems dead and later
proves to be alive.
Healing Path (Jamie Sams)
Teach me how to gather
The fragments of my soul,
Reclaiming lost potential,
I seek to become whole. Let me find forgiveness,
Embracing a new way to be,
Releasing the hurt and anger
Toward all who wounded me.
Let me heal my human body,
The sacred vessel of my soul,
Mending all the unhealed aspects,
I find within my Medicine Bowl.
Let me find the courage
To face the enemies within,
Healing all my weaknesses,
Honoring the warrior therein.
Let me honor my sacred promise,
To be loyal to my healing quest,
Never deserting my Medicine,
Nor the heart within my breast. |
HOMEWORK FOR THE SOUTH
Use Your Element.
Write down your element and hang the picture you drew of
your element in a prominent place. Use this element to help
you heal in the South.
Create a Medicine Wheel for Healing.
Reflect and journal on on your 3 answers during your
ceremony. Use your tobacco. Seek the help of an Expert.
Commit to at least one session of personal healing such as
Massage, cranio, reflexology, acupuncture, psychotherapy,
reiki, etc. Arrange a trade perhaps if you cannot afford this.
Reflect on your Healing Ruin.
Read and research more about the ruin that you selected. Write
about this in your journal.
Build a Shield for the West.
The medicine shield is an expression of the unique gifts that
it's maker wishes to impart about his or her current life
journey. This can be a new level of personal growth, or
illustrate the next mountain a person wishes to climb.
Every shield carries medicine through it's art and
self-expression. Each shield is the essence of a time and space
that carries certain aspects of knowledge. All persons carry
shields of the lessons they learned from the four directions on
the medicine wheel.
They are the healing tools we give ourselves to sooth the spirit
and empower the will. The truth needs no explanation, just
reflection. This allows intuition to guide the heart so that
humankind may celebrate more than it mourns.
WRITINGS OF HEALING continued... When you call upon the love of
Creator and exercise Pure Intent...
There will be Miracles!
The past is a memory. The future is hope. The present is a gift.
That's why it's called the present.
When you heal yourself,
and assist others with their self-healing,
you heal the Earth. - Laurel Steinhice
Authentic treachery is found when we abandon ourselves,
becoming deaf to the whispers of our spirits and blind to the
powerful potential therein. - Joaquin Muriel Espinosa
Stairway To Heaven (Led Zepplin)
There's a lady who's sure all that glitters is gold
And she's buying a stairway to heaven
When she gets there she knows, if the stores are all closed
With a word she can get what she came for
And she's buying a stairway to heaven
There's a sign on the wall, but she wants to be sure
'Cause you know sometimes words have two meanings
In a tree by the brook there's a songbird who sings
Sometimes all of our thoughts are misgiven
Ooh, it makes me wonder
There's a feeling I get when I look to the west
And my spirit is crying for leaving
In my thoughts I have seen rings of smoke through the trees
And the voices of those who standing looking
Ooh, it makes me wonder
Ooh, it really makes me wonder
And it's whispered that soon, if we all call the tune
Then the piper will lead us to reason
And a new day will dawn for those who stand long
And the forests will echo with laughter
If there's a bustle in your hedgerow, don't be alarmed now
It's just a spring clean for the May queen
Yes, there are two paths you can go by, but in the long run
There's still time to change the road you're on
And it makes me wonder, Oh oh oh
Your head is humming and it won't go, in case you don't know
The piper's calling you to join him
Dear lady, can you hear the wind blow and did you know
Your stairway lies on the whispering wind
And as we wind on down the road
Our shadows taller than our soul
There walks a lady we all know
Who shines white light and wants to show
How everything still turns to gold
And if you listen very hard
The tune will come to you at last
When all are one and one is all, yeah
To be a rock and not to roll
And she's buying a stairway to heaven
HEALING PAPERS
The Unhealed Life - Yael Bethiem Powell
RealMagick Topic: Native American, Shamanism
Spiritual Warrior Writings
Autumn - Reflections on the Season - Frederic and Mary Ann
Brussat
Shamanic Death Song - Luis Eduardo Luna
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