Something that frustrates this shaman is hearing people say things like, “I am who I am, I am what I am, and there is no changing that, so either accept me as I am or don’t bother me.” There are a LOT of people in our world who use this as a motto in their […]
The Warrior
Over the last number of decades there has been a LOT of chatter about the “Alpha Male”. Some of it has to do with leadership, but I noticed a steady progression into the use of that term as an excuse for crappy and abusive behavior. I am here today to set the record straight. In […]
End of the Line
As many of you know, this Shaman is very connected to his ancestors in multitudes of ways. First off, there is the bloodline connection. This binds me to each and every one of them, regardless of whether or not I liked them or even knew them. Through this bloodline connection they are able to reach […]
What Happens Next?
In past blogs I have talked about aging, becoming an elder, and the respect we need to have for elders in our families and communities. I have mentioned that being old does not automatically alot you respect from those who are younger. It is not enough to just be old. You have to have also […]
Gratitude
There was, one day, a woman and her toddler son walking down the beach, enjoying the beautiful, sunny day as the waves rolled in, and back. They built sand castles with large walls around them and turrets standing tall. And then, as they began to walk hand in hand once again, there was an enormous […]
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