We have closed all our meetings in person. We have reached out remotely but have not done so with great effort. At this time, things are slowly moving along as what is expected with our current COVID - 19 situation. We hope that today you are all doing well and taking great care of yourselves. Keep strong and diligent in caring for yourself and your family. If you have a prayer request, please reach out to Weeya as she continues moon ceremonies at her home. We ask all sisters, who practice moon ceremonies, to reach out to those in need and offer prayers for them during this time. Be well.  Prayer Request Here

The Medicine Way of Walking (Author Unknown) Print Version Here

1. When you first arise in the morning, give thanks to the Creator (Great Spirit), to the Four Directions, to Mother Earth, to Father Sky, and to all of our relations, for the life within you, and for all life around you. 
2. Remember that all things are connected. 

• All things have purpose, everything has its place. 
• Honor others by treating them with kindness and consideration; always assume that a guest is tired, cold, and hungry, making sure to provide him or her with the best of what you have to offer. 

3. If you have more than you need for yourself and your family, consider performing a "giveaway" by distributing your possessions to others who are in need. 
4. You are bound by your word, which cannot be broken except by permission of the other party. 
5. Seek harmony and balance in all things. 

• It is always important to remember where you are in relation to everything else, & to contribute to the Circle in whatever way you can by being a "helper" and a protector of life. 
• Sharing is the best part of receiving. 
• Practice silence & patience in all things as a reflection of self-control, endurance, dignity, reverence, & inner calm. 
• Practice modesty in all things; avoid boasting and loud behavior that attracts attention to you. 
• Know the things that contribute to your well being, and those things that lead to your destruction. 

6. Always ask permission, and give something for everything that is received, including giving thanks for, and honoring, all living things. 
7. Be aware of what is around you, what is inside of you, and always show respect. 

• Treat every person from the tiniest child to the oldest Elder with respect. 
• Do not stare at others; drop your eyes as a sign of respect, especially in the presence of Elders, teachers, or other honored persons. 
• Always give a sign of greeting when passing a friend or stranger. 
• Never criticize or talk about someone in a harmful, negative way. 
• Never touch something that belongs to someone else without permission. 
• Respect the privacy of every person, making sure to never intrude upon someone's quiet moments or personal space. 
• Never interfere in the affairs of another by asking questions or offering advice. 
• Never interrupt others. 
• In another person's home, follow his or her customs rather than your own. 
• Treat with respect all things held sacred to others whether you understand these things or not. 
• Treat Earth as your mother; give to her, protect her, honor her; show deep respect for those in the animal world, plant world, and mineral world. 

8. Listen to guidance offered by all of your surroundings; expect this guidance to come in the form of prayer, dreams, quiet solitude, and in the words and deeds of wise Elders and friends. 
9. Listen with your heart. 
10. Learn from your experiences, and always be open to new ones. 
11. Always remember that a smile is something sacred, to be shared. 
12. Live each day as it comes.

The Women of the Wheel (W.O.W.) are preparing for our upcoming moon ceremonies. June 10 -14: 1st Quarter - is the time to prepare for ceremonies. If you are in need of prayer, please filll out the prayer request form. You will be contacted with instructions to do on your end. We will offer your name during ceremonies and give thanks to the ancestors. For now, we are preparing our circles and items for ceremonies. Moon ceremonies will take place ​June 15 - 19. We look forward to coming together as women to pray for others.

Things to think about:

All life forms have a Sacred Point of View. If we do not take the time to listen, we will never learn or expand. When we are talking, we are not listening. By not listening we are stopping our own growth.

Those who have been wounded, do not want to hear the truth because its easier not to hear than to hurt. By listening to the truth about oneself, when delivered with compassion is a great talent and can help to heal old wounds. Liars are wounded people. Show compassion for those who feel they must lie. They are wounded.

Discernment: By listening to the inflections and feelings contained in peoples words, you can discern whether they are speaking truth. Why people speak untruths- some deny their true feelings and therefore are scared to speak truth, fear of retribution or punishment, and/or wounded.
 
Things to Remember:
Learn to listen to your body.
Learn to listen to others with respect.
Listen to Nature.
Learn to hear and interpret the unspoken messages of the Natural World.
Listen to the voices of the Ancestors.
Listen to your inner spirit.
Learn to listen to realistic vs. nonrealistic fears.
Learn to use deduction and reasoning.
Learn to use boundaries.

Pulling it all together: May being under the Planting Moon and Hearing the Truth offer us good teachings. During this month we traditionally prepare the fields. Like preparation for planting, we must prepare ourselves for Hearing the Truth. You must take from past experiences, like using stored seeds, and learn to use those experiences in a positive way in which to cultivate a new truth in your life, a new garden. By using prior knowledge, by learning from our messengers, by applying ways to listen, we too will blossom as a garden with new plant life, new ways of thinking and a better understanding of who we are and what we mean to this life.
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Take the time this month to use what you have learned. Make applications to your life and you will discover a new you. Prepare yourself to Hear the Truth not only in yourself but in others around you.
 

We are currently updating the calendar page to show the Moon Calendar Schedule to include the dates for Moon Ceremony. Stay tuned for more updates.

Full Moon Ceremonies took place October 22 - 26th. We are thankful for all the women who participated in ceremonies. We are here to assist others.

Time to Rest - Oct. 27th - 30th Take this time to rest up from ceremonies. Smudge yourself and your home. Make sure to bring in positive uplifting things into your life and your home.

​Time to be Rid of Things
When - Oct 31 – Nov 6, 2018
Where - Your home, life, work, etc. 
Description: During this time is the best time to remove things from your life. If you want it removed for good, do the removing during this part of the moon phase.