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Comment by Myriel RAouine on June 9, 2010 at 8:03pm

Comment by Joni on June 8, 2010 at 4:07pm

THE WISDOM OF INDIAN MEDICINE

Adapted from The Cherokee Herbal, by J.T. Garrett (Inner Traditions, 2003).
The definition of Indian “Medicine” reveals important things for our growth and healing as individuals and as a society.
Find out what the wisdom behind the concept of Indian Medicine offers us today.
The meaning of the term Medicine is much broader than “treatment,” “health,” “self-care,” or “prevention.” The traditional idea of Medicine is based on the earlier meanings of the four cardinal directions and the Universal Circle. When the sacred pipe was shared in the Four Directions in earlier years, each of the directions had its own prayer of thanks. I frame the meanings of the Four Directions as spiritual in the East, natural in the South, physical in the West, and mental in the North. These broad aspects help to describe the importance and the sacred influence of each of the directions in our lives. Everything exists within the Universal Circle of life, energy, influence, and relationship that makes up our Medicine. The phrases “Medicine bundle” or “Medicine bag” are ways of describing all that exists that influences or assists us in the circle of life.
In earlier Cherokee times the Medicine was based on formulas, and ceremony and rituals included the family, clan, and tribe. These Medicine formulas were traditional values that guided and helped the individual and family to find healing. A key in understanding Cherokee Indian Medicine is to accept that within our circle of life are influences and interferences that upset our balance and harmony as an individual and part of the family, clan, and tribe. Unlike the prevailing thought of today, the individual is not the center of the circle; he or she is an integral part of the circle. When a person fails, abuses drugs, or becomes diseased, it affects the entire circle of life. As an elder said, “Disease or illness affects all of us, not just the individual person.” The Medicine is to prevent such occurrences, or to bring that harmony and balance back to the circle. The formulas and remedies respect this harmony and balance for the benefit of all the circle.

Comment by Myriel RAouine on June 8, 2010 at 10:50am

Here's a wonderful channeling through Natalie Glasson concerning Tree Consciousness:

http://lightgrid.ning.com/group/natalieglasson/forum/topics/tree-co...

Thank you joni :-)

Comment by Joni on June 6, 2010 at 2:56pm

Comment by Joni on June 6, 2010 at 2:55pm

Comment by Joni on June 6, 2010 at 2:55pm

"We need to save those Elders who cannot speak for themselves -- the trees."
--Haida Gwaii, Traditional Circle of Elders
The trees are the Elders of the Earth. Go to the forest or to the mountains and find a young tree. Then find an old tree. Spend time with each. Sit by the young tree and listen to your thoughts. Then move to an old tree and listen to your thoughts again. Just being in the presence of an old tree, you will feel more calm. Your thoughts will contain wisdom and your answers will be deeper. Why is this so? These old trees know more, have heard more, and are the Elders of the Earth. We must ensure these trees live so we can learn from them.
My Creator, help me to protect the trees and listen to them.

Comment by Myriel RAouine on May 26, 2010 at 1:50pm

Sure, I know, and it's great you gave us an example, thank you! I hope Barack Obama will receive several other letters :-).

Love, Light and BLESSINGS,

Sonja Myriel

Comment by Cindy on May 26, 2010 at 10:54am

Hon who ever writes a letter doesn't have to write it like mine. I only meant for it to be a template for anyone who might not be certain about what to write. By all means write from your own mind and heart.

Thank you
Cynthia

Comment by Myriel RAouine on May 26, 2010 at 9:46am

Wow, sound as if he read your letter personally ;-) ... it's GREAT you wrote and got an answer, isn't it?! And it's great the more people write - but it really should be a PERSONAL letter! not just a copy .... I'll see what comes to my mind. As I am not American I have a different approach ... I cannot speak for "my" country if I talk about things concerning America - but I can of course talk as a member of HUMANITY ... so he sees that what he does CONCERNS people all around the world ;-)

Love and Light and BLESSINGS, Cindy, I think that this is exactly the way we will finally change the world: by SAYING what we have to say!

Sonja Myriel

Comment by Cindy on May 26, 2010 at 12:32am

P.S. I am only one voice, the Cherokee people need all the voices they can get.

Cynthia

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