| "The sacred fire used to heat the rocks represents the eternal fire that burns at the center of the universe." |
| --Dr. A.C. Ross (Ehanamani), LAKOTA |
| Our Sweat Lodge represents the womb of Mother Earth. This is the place of forgiveness. The altar is the place where the Grandfathers are heated. The Sweat Lodge and the altar represent the whole story of the universe. The Sweat Lodge and the ceremonies are sacred. The Great Spirit gave these things to us to help us. He taught us to do the ceremonies in harmony with Mother Earth. We need to know and understand these things. |
So for me....this is what helped me to heal & change my life....the ceremonies and that Cannunpa. All just resonated with my heart, soul & to the core of my very being. The first time I was in Inipi it was like coming "home". The comfort, connectedness, relaxation...that "Ahhhhhhhhhhh" feeling was all there. In these times, it is still what gets me through.
This is also why I keep fire...it's the being one with the Spirits and giving back to them.... It's all about love & being loved, not by the two-leggeds, but my the Spirits and the non-two-leggeds, because you are recognized when you go around them. They know who you are and they respond in a good way.
In that Inipi, all the elements are there; Earth, Water, Fire & Wind....the Four (7) Directions, the Tanka Oyate are all there...they come when we fill that Cannunpa & sing those songs and they hear & answer our prayers (although sometimes the answer is No!). It's life...it's what is REAL...that's what it's all about (as well as the Hokey Pokey).
Mi Takuye Oyacin
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