Lessons From the Sacred Inipi (11) Talladega Prison, April 30, 2019 – Had another great day at the lodge. There were only three of us again. The others have all been transferred. Instead of several smaller tarps to lap over the framework, we now only have one huge one so, with so few, figuring waysContinue reading “Self-Worth”
Category Archives: Spiritual Journeys
Crying Ceremony
Lessons From the Sacred Inipi (10) By Ghost Dancer May 7, 2019 – Today our Native brothers had a much-needed crying ceremony. Now most people don’t understand this technique to help heal themselves. It is not done in most lodges, so most who attended sweat lodge ceremonies have never experienced this type of ceremony andContinue reading “Crying Ceremony”
Humbleness
Lessons From the Sacred Inipi (9) By Ghost Dancer On Being Part of Everything That Is Nov. 13, 2018 – Just got back from the Inipi ceremony. It has rained on us all day. We are soaked to the bone. Today was our guest week and we had a packed lodge. Since it was soContinue reading “Humbleness”
True Brotherhood
Lessons From the Sacred Inipi (7) By Ghost Dancer Oct. 10, 2017 – We had an awesome ceremony today. As we all know, there has been so much tragedy in the world. We prayed for all who suffer including our own families and friends. Last week we had many non-native guests. These people were curiousContinue reading “True Brotherhood”
Prison of Inflexibility
Lessons From the Sacred Inipi (6) By Ghost Dancer Dec. 2019 – We had a good lodge today. It was around the mid 20’s this AM with the winds blowing at the lodge. Felt nice and fresh, and yes kind of cool too. Most folks now days try to cover themselves with clothing to lookContinue reading “Prison of Inflexibility”
Deep Prayer & Meditation
Lessons From the Sacred Inipi (4) By Ghost Dancer 2018 From Prison – Today our lesson is on deep prayers and focusing on the prayer as I was taught and shown by elders and Spirit. When we pray it is important that we visualize and focus on what we are praying for. In the ceremony,Continue reading “Deep Prayer & Meditation”
Winter Solstice
Lessons From the Sacred Inipi (2) By Ghost Dancer The Winter Solstice has been very important to traditional Native Peoples throughout history. The Winter Solstice begins the purification of Mother Earth. It is a time for us to reflect and purify ourselves and to let go of everything we have done during the past yearContinue reading “Winter Solstice”
The Gift
Along the Way. . . Experiences, Insights & Humor on the “Long Road Home” By Steven Maisenbacher It’s always amazing to me how I can manage to learn all the songs I do, especially in different Native languages, as well as their translations. How glad I am to end the year 2021, my last fullContinue reading “The Gift”
Calling To & Letting Go
Lessons From the Sacred Inipi (1) By Ghost Dancer Today’s lesson is about when to call things to us and when to let them go. Many people don’t understand the importance of when to decide and make a commitment to call things you need to you. And when to decide to let go of badContinue reading “Calling To & Letting Go”
Solace in a Song
Along the Way. . . Experiences, Insights & Humor on the “Long Road Home” By Steven Maisenbacher Well, I am getting closer to the final destination – we all are, one second at a time – but I want to touch on something that is kinda cool, maybe a tad bit dark but with aContinue reading “Solace in a Song”
Journeys of the Spirit 