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 Having
trained with native American 'medicine teacher' Sun Bear between 1980
and 1988, Tim gives talks and workshops based on the native American Medicine
Wheel - anything from two hours to two days.
Contact tel. 07736 736068 for information about arrangements.
This 'Wheel of Life' is an introduction to understanding life
in a new way and ourselves as a part of the cycle of heaven and earth, our inner
selves and outer relations and especially our relationship to the 'Earth
Mother'. Around the wheel are 'totems' - animal, plant, mineral - corresponding
to each astrological sign. Thus all participants can find a personal identity
within the wheel, and relate this to different aspects of their 'Earthwalk'.
We may cover any or all of the following:-
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Discussing the
origin, meaning and aspects of the Medicine Wheel, including the symbolism
of the Four Directions and of the totems.
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Making contact
with the Earth, Sun, Rain and Wind, as appropriate
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Slides of native
people in North America and of certain traditions and ceremonies as
they are being continued in this country.
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Chanting and Drumming.
Smudging with sage and sweetgrass
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Myths, legends
and prophesies
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Making a Medicine
Wheel in a ceremonial manner and using this as a focus for healing.
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Maybe Smoking
the Pipe in traditional manner; maybe a Sweat Lodge (following
Bear Tribe tradition).
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Coyote's Night
Sky Shield
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South Shield.: "the
south is the place of innocence. Men who walk there must walk with a heart
of trust". (Heyemeyohsts Storm)
We saw the Great Spirit's work in almost everything: sun, moon, trees,
wind, and mountains. Sometimes we approached Him through these things
... Nature is the book of that great power which one man calls God and which we
call Great Spirit. But what difference does a name make ...?
Walking Buffalo - Stoney Indian
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Bristlecone Pines -4500 years old
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Grizzly Bear
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