The 13 GRANDMOTHERS...

      The Salt of the Earth

Dear Readers of Ageless… 

Grandmothers are wise…they know the answers,  they speak the truth… if we are smart we will listen. I had the distinct privilege of not only hearing the 13 Indigenous Grandmother’s speak, http://www.grandmotherscouncil.org/ but of driving some of them to their speaking engagement! They are prayerful, mindful, and wise. They know we must change how we humans are abusing this planet. And they desperately want a clean future for their grandchildren. Among them all they carry the state of the world on their shoulders. They know the future of this planet will not be a good one if we continue to abuse  Mother Earth. I  saw the pain in their eyes and the tears that followed.

 On a lighter note, while I had them in my car I played some of my favorite music, Van Morrison, for them. Bells Were Ringing Down at The Kingdom Hall blared out on the way to their gig. I rolled the windows down and let the breeze blow their braids. I showed them pictures of Aunty. They all agreed she looked like a movie star!  During our little road trip  I engaged them in a conversation about tea.  Grandma Mona said she enjoys ginger tea with lemon and honey. Another said she likes to make a  sage brew. Grandmother Beatrice makes her own spearmint tea.  I realized that I had prayer, and my love for music and song in common with these wonderful elders, not to mention a love for family. Family is what they care most about. Some of them even travel with their children/grandchildren. I really felt a connection and a bond.  One of them had a name that I would like to think I would have had if I had been born on a Native American reservation…Holy Dance. She would later tell the packed hall that she gets up every morning and in her bare feet goes out to greet the morning sun with her arms raised above her head and prays in gratitude! “I pray all the time,” she said. 

honored to stand with the Ageless Holy Dance

Take a moment and go to their site, maybe even send a donation. You have my word…they are worth it. The future of the earth is worth it.  The grandmothers say each one of us makes a difference. Grandmother’s speak the truth. They represent the past so eloquently. I pray that their message is heard and carried safely into the future. 

http://www.grandmotherscouncil.org/

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Lela Washtae Che La Ke

Renee Faith

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OM

I would not be able to do anything that I talk about on this blog, to the depth and degree that I do, like writing, taking care of Aunty, perusing my dreams, and staying Ageless, , if I did not meditate. There are not enough words in the English language to express how deeply meditation touches me. The results from practicing are indescribable.

And, now, only for the readers of this blog, a priceless gift… I am presenting you (on a large silver platter) with the most profound words of wisdom I have come across so far, in my life’s journey… Are you ready… …(Insert Drum Roll, Gong, and Loud Thunder here)…

>*If you go within, you will never go without*<
That’s all I will say for today. I could end the entire blog on that note, but, I won’t. I will be back Monday because I love entertaining you, and I hope to motivate and inspire you too…

Have a mindful weekend. Pay attention how you are living… Don’t be afraid any longer to actually look at things as they are…. Be Compassionate, and try meditation. All you have to do is quiet down for a few moments and simply start paying attention to your breath.

For those already practicing, try even a half day retreat. The results will astound you!

Sat Nam* OM* Peace*

For more information on Meditation:
http://www.mindandlife.org/
http://www.dhamma.org/
http://www.zenguide.com/

READINGS:
Wherever You Go There You Are by Jon Kabat Zin
Loving Kindness by Sharon Salzberg
Breath by Breath- The Liberating Practice of Insight Meditation by Larry Rosenberg
The Miracle of Mindfulness by Thich Nhat Hanh