COMPLETION OF A LODGE

It is in the moments after a major activity we begin to understand more of what our actions were and what lessons, new or old, they have brought to us. The Sacred Sweat Lodge which I took responsibility for on September 19th to celebrate the Fall Equinox was yet another experience in "Don't expect, just go with the flow", and the knowledge shall come.

As a dear Brother-of-the-Light drummed throughout the lodge ceremony, there was an emergence of energies coming up from Mother Earth more bright, light in nature, and extremely forgiving. I sensed this was HER way of acknowledging the sincere respect in which the participants, most all of whom where first timers, were extending to ALL that had come to be with us. Each individual, while becoming more comfortable within the lodge, let go of the feelings of question and doubts and truly began to feel with their hearts, releasing old wounds, misnomers, and misconceptions within their body/mind existence. For some who shared their experiences, their hearts were flung wide open and Spirit gifted them with an awakening into new dimensions within themselves. Of course this is not unheard of, yet the depth and magnitude in which the acceleration process of understanding was beyond joyous, making me ever aware of why I love the Sweat Lodge and how courageous those who attend are.

In reflection, this was the longest lodge I've orchestrated both as fire tender and water pour er, approximately 6 hours. There was much ground covered in each of the four rounds with great internal intensity by each of the participants. And most importantly, the Spirit World acknowledged each and every one of them accord to their own personal expectation(s), if any were extended.

A compassionate heart creates miracles no matter where or how it is utilized. With every splash of the water, with every opening of the door, and with every prayer extended until the vessels were emptied we were held in the Fall Equinox Celebration gathered all that was needed to assist us through the months when Grandmother White Hair shall greet, meet, and hold us spell bound in Her days of Beauty. I walked away knowing each individual in this lodge was yet another gift given to me to behold as the sacred souls that they are and for this I Give Thanks.
And To All My Relations, AHO