TREE TALK

By: Tacanupa Yuwakanpi Wicasa, They Came and Blessed His Pipe Man

 "To all the people of the earth, the Creator has planted a Sacred Tree under which they may gather, and there find healing, power, wisdom and security. The roots of this tree spread deep into the body of Mother Earth. Its branches reach upward like hands praying to Father Sky. The fruits of this tree are the good things the Creator has given to the people: teachings that show the path of love, compassion, generosity, patience, wisdom, justice, courage, respect, humility and many other wonderful gifts.

The Ancient Ones taught us that the life of the Tree is the life of the people. If the people wander far away from the protective shadow of the Tree, if they forget to seek the nourishment of its fruits, or if they should turn against the Tree and attempt to destroy it, great sorrow will fall upon the people. Many will become sick at Heart. The people will lose their power. They will cease to dream dreams and see visions. They will begin to quarrel amongst themselves over worthless trifles. They will become unable to tell the truth and to deal with each other honestly. They will forget how to survive in their own land. Their lives will become filled with anger and gloom. Little by little they will poison themselves and all that they touch.

It was foretold that these things would come to pass, but that the Tree would never die. And as long as the Tree lives, the people live. It was also foretold that the day would come when the people would awaken, as if from a long, drugged sleep; that they would begin, timidly at first but then with great urgency, to search again for the Sacred Tree.

The knowledge of its whereabouts, and of the fruits that adorn its branches have always been carefully guarded and preserved within the minds and hearts of our wise elders and leaders. These humble, loving and dedicated souls will guide anyone who is honestly and sincerely seeking along the path leading to the protecting shadow of the Sacred Tree."

Personal Note:

Creator gave the fruits and gifts to all of us. They are instilled within each of us. This is why we must realize what powers we have. This is what we are teaching in all of our statements in simple ways. This is the purpose of our Seven Sacred Rites: Vision Quest, Sweatlodge, Making of Relatives, Sun Dance, Becoming of a Woman, Throwing of the Ball and the Keeping of the Soul. It is the Seventh Direction. This is the Earth Star Way for Star Nations. In Love & Light."

Great Spirit, Mountain Ancestors, All My Relations, Blessings be here today as I come before you Honored One.

You have seen many sunrises and sunsets upon your branches, Your sacred roots have been quenched by life giving rains.

Honored Tree Spirit, I give thanks to you, 
...for the singing birds that you shelter
...for the music you sing in the breeze
...for listening to the voices of the creatures
...for echoing the ancestors strength

Respected One, I ask your permission and humbly request your presence for my guided purpose as Great Spirit directs.

All things belong to you, Creator, all things are sacred.
So this day I honor you Tree Spirit and humbly Thank You

LISTEN WITH YOUR HEART

The World's Most Beautiful Trees ~ 

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"The Last Forest"
Photograph by Kilian Schönberger