Prayer to the Four Directions ... Chief Seattle
Great Spirit of Light, come to me out of the East (red) with the
power of the rising sun. Let there be light in my words, let there be
light on my path that I walk. Let me remember always that you give the
gift of a new day. And never let me be burdened with sorrow by not
starting over again.
Great Spirit of Love, come to me with the power of the North (white).
Make me courageous when the cold wind falls upon me. Give me strength
and endurance for everything that is harsh, everything that hurts,
everything that makes me squint. Let me move through life ready to take
what comes from the north.
Great Life-Giving Spirit, I face the West (black), the direction of
sundown. Let me remember everyday that the moment will come when my sun
will go down. Never let me forget that I must fade into you. Give me a
beautiful color, give me a great sky for setting, so that when it is my
time to meet you, I can come with glory.
Great Spirit of Creation, send me the warm and soothing winds from
the South (yellow). Comfort me and caress me when I am tired and cold.
Unfold me like the gentle breezes that unfold the leaves on the trees.
As you give to all the earth your warm, moving wind, give to me, so that
I may grow close to you in warmth. Man did not create the web of life,
he is but a strand in it. Whatever man does to the web, he does to
himself.
Source: http://www.starstuffs.com/prayers/fourdirections.html
Ahnung (pronounced ah-NUNG) is a rescue dog from Red Lake reservation. Her name means "star" in ojibway. A survivor of neglect and abuse, she is the north star for many ... teaching compassion, love, forgiveness and resilience. Ahnung is a registered therapy dog through Delta Society and volunteers with at-risk youth, in hospice and with cancer patients.
Saturday, April 13, 2013
Monday, April 8, 2013
Ahnung's 2nd Celebration of Life party
But nung-nung thought she would share a few photos from the celebration .... the beautiful, beautiful cake was a special surprise from my auntie Terri :) Nung-nung even got a few crumbs :)
The largest tumor in my lungs was 4 cm about a month ago, but I tell mom not to worry ... it's not bothering me and we will continue to take the exciting, peaceful, scenic route for my Final Walk :)
Auntie Terri cutting up my cake!! |
Patiently waiting :) ... |
And everyone wore one of my Legacy of Love pins :) |
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