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moose medicine
remembering to go within, when the without makes not much sense…
These words came to me this morning as I was chatting with a friend.
I thought, Wow, where did that come from? And it is so true right now.
It seems I’ve been on the road and barely connected for three weeks or more now, and I woke up this morning feeling a little down, a little sad, a little overwhelmed.
I went outside and said hello to the morning, knowing I needed to go within, and all would be well. I put my feet on the earth, and just sat and absorbed some sun filtering through the leaves.
I’m still faced with a bit of packing, a lot of loading, loads of uncertainty, miles of driving, and who knows what else, as I make my way back out to Pagosa Springs.
As I sat, trying to listen instead of thinking for a moment, something very powerful slipped into my awareness.
You.
I began to see and feel a procession, a gathering, of all the friends I enjoy: all the loving hearts I know personally, no matter how physically distant they may appear. And with every face or name that arose, I lost count (thank goodness), and felt in awe of how much power that – seemingly tiny – bit of knowledge - connectedness – wields.
So I’m moved to share this brief post, in gratitude, just to say thank you.
Thank you for entering my life, and for returning from time to time… usually just when I’m craving contact.
Thank you for showing me – proving to my sometimes stubborn resistance – that this world is a glorious magical place, in which people appear like dreams to walk with us.
Thank you for being brilliant, each in your own ways, for inspiring me and opening my mind.
Thank you for journeying with me – I am deeply honored.
Side-note: As I went to look for an image to add to this post, I was guided to a picture I took late last year of a small Chinese carving of a moose, that a friend has in her home. I had no idea why… until I found this explanation at www.in5d.com. I think I understand the “why” of the golden color, but I’ll await your insights as to the possible meaning of the moose being rotated into a diamond shape… at least it’s looking upward!
MOOSE MEDICINE:
Magic of life and death, sacred energy is opened, camouflage self, conceal ideas/thoughts/actions until the appropriate time, life is awakening and moose will acknowledge the truths that are needed by your spirit. Aids in moving emotions for awareness, teaches strength, wisdom and patience. Moose gives you the ability to move swiftly but silently with wisdom. Are you being gentle with yourself? Do you need to more graceful and humble or speak up more? Moose will show you balance along with how strength can be found in gentleness and how to deal with situations.
Our powerful moose cousin is a symbol of courage and determination. Those who know the moose spirit proudly walk with grace and have universal knowledge. The power of their presence is awesome and inspiring.
Moose calves are born with their eyes open. Those who follow the moose medicine see life situations with clarity and can see into the beyond.
The moose’s huge antlers protect it during battle and represent the tree of knowledge. This teaches us to shield ourselves from life’s many adversaries with truth and spiritual understanding.
The adult male can stand over 7 feet tall and weigh 1,200 pounds. Its size and lumbering appearance is deceiving because the moose is agile and fast. Moose spirit guides bring these same qualities to the individual who seek their wisdom.
Despite its great size, moose can camouflage itself very well and can move silently and quickly through its terrain. This teaches us ways to become invisible when necessary and not allow our powerful presence to become overbearing to others.
The bellow of the male moose can be heard for many miles. This trait shows us that our great presence can be known to all when necessary.
The appearance of the moose is both awkward and graceful at the same time. These traits are translated in human terms as instruction in ways to be gracious and relaxed in our dealings with others.
Moose have a keen sense of smell and hearing. The spirit guide of the moose will often bring messages of future events yet unseen.
The sheer power and strength of the moose is tremendous. Those who walk with the moose know the value of good self-esteem and quickly discover their walk in life.
(from in5d.com: http://www.in5d.com/animal-symbolism-totems-and-dream-analysis.html)
I’m re-blogging this partially, from my Up 2 the 5th site…
This post builds upon the previous post, a message from Adrial about “The Event”.
The first photo shows a device that my Guide Heruka nudged me to create weekend before last. The second one shows a classic Vajrayana/Tibetan Buddhist Stupa statue.
I didn’t notice the similarities until I was almost finished.
So let’s back up a little bit…
For the past several weeks, at the behest of other nudgings from The Crew (that’s the general term I use for my Guides, with whom I communicate telepathically), I’ve been doing something I never would have done before now…
Casting beautiful crystals into resin!
The purist (not purest…) part of me shudders at the thought… How could I do such a thing to some of Gaia’s most awe-inspiring gifts? But Adrial (from Athabantian) started giving me visuals of objects She wants me to create. And I need the resin to hold things in place.
(If you have any alternative suggestions, please let me know!) [progress]
I know that everything Adrial asks me to do is geared towards helping people ascend & grow spiritually. We know the world is changing rapidly, and I’ve agreed to help Adrial and the Crew of Athabantian in whatever way I can.
This one started out as something completely different… A not-so-simple 7-chakra crystal pendulum…
It’s taken on a life of its own…
Dragonfly, Angel, or Faerie?
My fellow blogger Ben Naga posted this last Sunday:
The elegance in the room
That no one notices normally
And is rarely spoken of
Remains when everyone departs
- an empty room awaiting its contents
It calls to mind for me the moment whenever I remember that I’m not “alone”, no matter how empty and alone a room might feel…
And how our Guidance patiently awaits us, no matter how far we stray…
“RIDING THE SPECTRUM: HIGH GEAR AND LOW GEAR”
a Video presentation for the ADHD Coaches Organization Conference, Atlanta GA 2012
[This video is a remix of the original version (http://youtu.be/JYTwSWzG3wE); the original gives a more accurate rendering of the spectrum experience... My friends on the spectrum "got it" immediately... My "neuro-typical" friends said it was too fast and mixed up... So there you have it... Vive la difference! ;)]
A peek inside the experience of very special minds, that receive and filter sensory information in ways that defy “neuro-typical”.
In 2000, Leslee Hare began a journey with many twists and turns. She was working with specialists who eventually diagnosed her son Lucas with Autism. During the process she realized that if Lucas was “Autistic”, then she was certainly “Something” not very far removed along the Spectrum.
Lucas simply rode in high gear, while she coasted along in low gear, under the radar and managing to fit in… somewhat.
Through over a decade of working with Lucas, Leslee became convinced that the “Spectrum” encompasses more than just Autism, Asperger’s, PDD-NOS, Sensory Integration Issues, Proprioceptive Issues, etc.
She perceives that ADHD, Asperger’s and Autism – and many other labels that we use to describe neurological differences, including some “paranormal” phenomena – simply describe different points on the Spectrum.
And the folks who think they’re “neuro-typical” slide along the Spectrum, too. They just happen to have been in the majority… until now.
We all share this ride.
Part One:
High Gear reveals the world that appears to someone with very high-functioning ADHD, Asperger’s Syndrome, or Autism.Part Two:
Low Gear filters the world into the more regulated experience of a person who’s managed to qualify as “normal”.The two versions of Riding The Spectrum loop in sequence.
Experience them both, and glimpse a wider view of the world as it flies by.
(Words, images, direction & production by Leslee Hare; Music by Matthew Pelosi)
ARTIST’S STATEMENT
Leslee Hare
Keep the words concise and the images overflowing with content. You see everything you’re meant to see, in the many layers of intention and desire.
My tendency to use strong words to express my understanding of life taught me that editing brings deeper understanding. I rant and then sift through the chaff, lifting out the essential grains of my truth. I love getting help and comments from friends. Each word struck and added indicates progress.
I begin with a concept, next comes a script, then the images arise from the energy behind the words. I use only original work… my own artwork and fonts, my amateurish photography, half a dozen software programs, and some amazing original music by Matt Pelosi. With this trance-like process, intuition nudges these videos into being.
I hope they help you find another bit of your own inner spark!
9 January 2012
This would be a magical world to awaken into…
(it’s the same photo as previously posted, with Dynamic Light’s Urban Art filter applied)
