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US Election; Planet Earth; Atrocities

The biggest loser in the election last night was our dear Mother Earth. How she will suffer, how she will weep! I wonder to what degree she will fight back when her wounds open wider and her blood (water) is … Continue reading

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Do Not Pity Me

I remember a man from my youth, who after being involved in a terrible car accident, was left without the ability to mentally function again in a normal way. A bad fracture of his forehead was doctored by the installation … Continue reading

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The Birchbark Canoe (Chuting the Rapids)

It is true that during the years when the tremendous cruelty living in the world of addiction weighted me down and even at times, left me for dead. Emotionally I no longer had a heartbeat! I cared not for the … Continue reading

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“A Good Day to be Alive”

How does one define what is a “magical” day? How does one define what is a spiritually awakening day? Saturday, August 3, my day began at about 5 AM, when a throaty, short chopping sound awoke me. It was coming … Continue reading

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The Purity found in our Seasons and Newborn Babies

I go often to my forest healing circle, where the breath of purity and the vibrating energies present there always bring peace to my heart. And it will do so for all who go to such a place for the … Continue reading

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An Honorary Doctorate – My Heart Sings

Something I never even dared to dream, has happened. Many, if not all who knew me “back in the day” as the saying goes, would have ever believed that an Honorary Doctorate from Ottawa University might one day be presented … Continue reading

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The Eclipse and the Robin

A couple of days now have passed since an extraordinary event occurred. April 8, 2024, Mishòmis (grandfather) Sun and Kòkomis (grandmother) Moon had a date. They got together, not to idly pass the time of day over tea but to … Continue reading

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Ceremony, a Natural Connection

The sun had yet to brighten the sky when I stood by the side of glorious trees. The energy of their caress, warm and reassuring, defeated that of a cold breeze making its way southward. I am confident that my … Continue reading

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Spring in Anishinabe Algonquin Territory

The forest is alive at this time of year with energy and the extraordinary blessings sent to us by Creator. A wondrous passage of moon orbits occurs for those of us who regard spring as the starting whistle for new … Continue reading

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Writing Workshop

Kwey dear readers, I write to let you know that I wish all of you emotional rejuvenation and much spiritual enrichment during the time of the Sugar Moon (coming soon to a sky near you). Also, I will be hosting … Continue reading

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