Wisdom From The Grandmothers : For the Next 7 Generations


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September 3rd, 2010 |

Author: Amy

Grandmothers Rita and Beatrice

Seeds of Intentions is reeling from an amazing three-day event that we co-sponsored in Carbondale, Colorado. The highlight was a screening of the movie, For the Next Seven Generations. Two of the grandmothers, Rita Long Visitor Holy Dance and Beatrice Long Visitor Holy Dance who were featured in the film and are members of the Grandmother’s Council, were in attendance. Along with those guests, here is the list of other guests and attendees:

Davian Stands,Ogalala Lakota, Youth Ambassador for the Council of the Thirteen Indigenous Grandmothers
Nathan Blindman, Oglala Lakota, son/assistant of Grandmother Rita
Aloysius Weaselbear, Oglala Lakota, son/assistant of Grandmother Beatrice

Other Grandmothers, Elders and relations:
Loya Arrum, Northern Ute
Kerry Cesspooch, Northern Ute
Jonas and Joy Grant , Northern Ute
Christinia Eala, Tiyospaye Winyan Maka Fort Collins founder
Troylynn Yellowwood, Lakota
Mary Wheeler, Navaho
Ross Douglas, Cherokee

It’s so interesting how an intention can manifest in such an expansive way. When we set an intention, we often limit ourselves to the outcome. Initially, our settled purpose for the Grandmother’s weekend was to provide an opportunity for others to bear witness to a movie that is focused on building a bridge to peace through relationships and inspire others to do the same. Well, so much more transpired. We were blessed with being a part of several ceremonies, much healing, and divine guidance. The planet is a better place today because of what occurred in Carbondale last weekend.

Lisa DeBussy, from Carbondale, one of the main organizers of the weekend, sent this profound and exquisite piece of writing to the rest of the committee on Tuesday morning after the weekend festivities had a chance to sink in. There is no better way to describe what happened over three days than to let you read Lisa’s soul reflections:

From my heart, Our sacred gathering

There was a moment in time when a thought became a dream, and the dream was spoken of, and mana was fed into it, and the dream stood up and became action. And the magic flourished. Like feathers in the wind, whispering to those who knew how to listen and could hear their song, people gathered and the manifestation began.

They came from around town. They came from different tribes. They came from the backside of mountains. They came from different states. They gathered.

The houses were prepared. The grounds were cleansed. The sacred fires were lit. The sacred pipes were smoked. They sang, and they talked, and they listened. They played beautiful music, they played games. They spoke of prayers; they spoke of heartache and of ritual and of death and of healing. They spoke of ancient tradition and they witnessed new ways of being. Voices held quiet through tradition were set free on this land; speaking of hope, sharing prayer and power. Grandmothers and children, family and strangers united.

Time stood still. Night and day and earth and sky merged. Star beings came in close to bear witness. Rainclouds ushered in held their gifts until closing then bathed the lands in their cleansing rains. Rock beings, plant beings, animal beings, human beings, all became family. All the natural elements were gathered and the waters were blessed and the people were blessed and the planet was blessed.

Opposites became one, intricately woven to compliment and give each other strength. Friendships were formed, community sprouted with the fluidity of acceptance and open hearts and divine grace

Miracles took place. Healings were spontaneous. Everywhere there was continual sharing of abundance and laughter and playfulness and hearts and stories.

Gifts were given. Hearts were opened. Spirits were fed. Alliances were formed. The magic continues in us all, with each sacred breath.

I bow down low caressing the earth and breathe her in; I rise tall and touch the stars. I have breathed you in, and held you close and let you know our souls have reveled in the dance. Paths cross and join and cross and join.

You are now a part of me, and I am, a part of you.

“open the window on the center of your chest and let spirit move, in and out ~ rumi”

~ Lisa DeBussy, LMP. CYT. ~ 303-981-5671 ~ offerings

integrative massage, yoga, energy vibrational attunements,

plant medicine, reflexology , magic

If you have not had the opportunity to see the Grandmother’s movie, do not miss it. Look for a screening in your own area by visiting For the Next 7 Generations website or the Grandmother’s Council website. You will not be disappointed. Donations accepted to defray the cost of the current gathering. Click here to donate.

For The Next 7 Generations Trailer from Laughing Willow on Vimeo.

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