Friday 23 November 2018

Kindling the Native Spirit: Sacred Practices for Everyday Life by Denise Linn




Being home means looking beneath the surface of life… and tapping into the powerful natural forces that dwell there.  Native people understood how to access those streams of energy to gain vitality and significant insight into their lives.



To a native person, spirit heals, right actions heal, and living in harmony with the land heals.



One of the most powerful ways to move into harmony with your life is to spend time in nature.


He said that the trees were sacred to our people.  He called the trees "The Standing People" and said they were our brothers and sisters.


Smudging calls upon the spirit of the plant to restore harmony.



Anytime you see a feather, stop and take a moment to be still.



A medicine bag isn't something you purchase already full; instead you put items in it that are meaningful to you.