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DawnEagle,
May I ask what and why about 'Entering the Silence'? Ceremony?
I understand there are some things we shouldn't discuss in forum and if it is inappropriate for me to ask you'll need to tell me, please.

When should the white candles be lit and how long should we keep them lit?

Blessings,
Conni

Yes, DawnEagle, my white candle is now lit with the hope that its' bright light, right here in front of me, will be a reminder of the important role that positivity should play in my life.

It is lit in the name of peace and healing for us all.

ashoge,
kimikaya

A prayer that was sent to me by a friend that I would like to share with all here enjoying the wonderful company and campfire.

I only wish I could include the picture of a beautiful Native American woman who is offering up smoke in the shape of a dove.
But we can close our eyes and imagine as we pray:

Oh Great Spirit,

Let your voice whisper righteousness in our ears through the East Wind of the break of day.

Let us be blessed with the love for all our
brothers and sisters on the Earth so we
may truly live in peace.

Let us have good health mentally and
physically to solve our problems and
accomplish something for future generations.

Let us be sincere to ourselves and make the
world a better place to live.

Aho Mitakuye Oyasin All My Relations.

I do not know what the last line says, but I am sure there is someone here that can tell us.....

Let us all live in Peace.
kimikaya

Hello to all!

I trust your day is going well, and sunshine surrounds you. It is hot already here in Albuquerque today, and I sit here watching the birds outside finding shade.

Conni, the candle is metaphorical, as I know not how to put a real candle here.. wish I did! You can light a real one at your home, or just send the energy of a lit candle to the forum, it works either way. I prefer the 7-day candles myself, they help to clear the negativity from the air. They generally burn for about 3 days. If using a taper, let it burn out if you can.

To me, Entering the Silence is going within on a journey of discovery. Being one who has visions, I find that from time to time I am invited to "Enter the Silence" to see and understand more of the things that are happening in my life or in the world. It is similar to a VisionQuest, in that I will fast, and remain alone, until I find the answers I seek. This time I am being urged by the Ancestors, to do this. I dare not refuse their request, for to do so would spoil my relationship with them. This time, it will take a couple of days to watch, listen, and learn. Usually, I do this in an overnight fast, but this time, more is involved, as they are teaching me many things at this time. To Enter the Silence is to listen to only the voices within oneself, at the center of oneself, to go into the Cave of Darkness, and come out and see everything with new eyes, just as Mother Bear does when she awakens each Spring. The urgency of the message this time concerns me, so I prepare quickly to leave.

I will tell you as much as I can when I return.

Kimikaya, I really enjoyed the prayer, and thank you for posting it. Mitakuye Oyasin means we are all connected, All Our Relations means all creatures great and small, therefore, we are all connected to all beings, and what one does to one, one does to us all.

Just as the light of the candle surrounds us all, so does the energy of the universe. The Web of life includes all things, and connects us all.

Keep the fire burning, I return with a story...

This is another of my favorite stories. I leave it for you to enjoy in my absence.

Coyote and The Another One...

As told by Charles Phillip Whitedog

Two Coyotes were crossing a farmers field. Both Coyotes were strangers to each other for they had never met. Just as they were about to introduce themselves they heard the farmer yell, "There's a Coyote in the field!" The first Coyote turned to the other and told him to run! They both started to run for the trees when they heard the farmer yell, "And there goes another one!". Finally both Coyotes made it to the cover of the trees and they started to introduce themselves. "I never saw you before, I am Wanderer, I am a Coyote like you." The other Coyote looked at him oddly and said, "I am Sleek, but I am not a Coyote like you."
"Yes you are," said Wanderer.

"Oh no I am not," replied Sleek.

"Look my friend, you are confused. You have ears like mine, you have a tail like mine, our fur is the same, our snouts are the same, everything is the same, you are just like me and we are both Coyotes," Wanderer tried to explain. "Listen let's run across the field again and you will see," challenged Sleek. So off they ran. First went Wanderer and again the Farmer yelled, "There goes that darn Coyote." Then Sleek took afoot and the Farmer yelled, "And there goes another one... again!"

When the two Coyotes reached the other side of the field they ducked into the woods. Wanderer turned to sleek and said, "There! Didn't you hear the Farmer? He called us both Coyotes." Sleek look disappointed with his new confused friend and said, "Yes I heard the Farmer. He called you a Coyote, but I am an `Another One'."

Our problem is, we are listening to the Farmers tell us who we are. Something to talk about.

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Dear DawnEagle,

I do believe you will find the answers you are seeking. Perhaps not all, for do we Ever find ALL answers? Even though the Ancestors urge you to go into a period of Silence, I believe they will be within you to offer help, as well.

I thank you for telling us the meaning of "mitakuye oyasin". I am seeking sayings and words of all the different tribes and this is one that speaks volumes and one I shall keep.

Something I would love to share with all here at the campsite. It is a page that a Spirit Sister made for me. I know you will enjoy it:BellaOnline ALERT: Raw URLs are not allowed in these forums for security reasons. Please use UBB code. If you don't know how to do UBB code just post here for help - we will help out!

DawnEagle.....you're in my thoughts constantly. Lovingly awaiting your return, as are we all...
Conni

I just tried the link that I posted here a few days ago and it did not work for me. Strange. But I add it here again and hope that all will be able to view it:

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kimikaya,
thank you for posting that link again. i tried it before and just assumed i couldn't open it due to something funky gonig on with my computer. Its beautiful!
Tell me...how did it come about?
conni

That is an awesome site. Thanks for sharing kimikaya.