This photo I took of the modern shaman Aumrak at a Mayan fire ceremony in Tikal, Guatemala a few years ago at a big festival there. All over the world, there are common links in the indigenous teachings, so inspiring for us to consider today. I just saw the recent documentary about the 13 indigenous grandmothers who came together through a prophecy from all over the world to help heal humanity and the planet. It is a marvelous movie, please see the trailer. www.forthenext7generations.com. Several of the grandmothers had knowledge through dreams of visions that this Council would happen. One of them was told my her mother when she was very small that she would be part of this! Each grandmother is very active now doing projects and they all meet and visit each other's countnries. Particularly moving was their meeting with the Dalai Lama in Dharamsala. He was so delighted with them and said their work was very important.
The teachings of the Native Americans I have always felt are key to the preservation of our planet and our own survival, with their emphasis on connecting with Nature, taking care of the environment and our own spiritual health in relation to our "Mother Earth."
There are many Native American people in the Reno area who are willing to include and teach ceremonial ways to non-native peoples. I am grateful.
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