For those of you who just joined the list... Each month at the new moon I select two animals as Balance Animals. I've started having some fun sending out writings here in the form of this simple newsletter.
It's good to have you here! Today I will share some words inspired by two wonderful animals. My intent is finding balance in the process of choosing and listening, reasoning and feeling, Heart and Mind.
Buffalo is here this month for Mother Earth. The Lakota legend of White Buffalo Calf Woman is well known to many. It might be fun to retell that story, but that is not my purpose here. Frog also has an ancient lore. Many stories tell of the frog who was kissed by the princess in distress and turned into a handsome prince. Both animals have a history of helping people find solace and abundance in difficult times. May they bring a special blessing to you in your life.
To clarify for those who asked or were wondering...
These animal writings are all original, but often inspired by others. I have used resources like Jamie Sams and David Carson's "Medicine Cards" and Ted Andrew's "Animal Speak" as well as the occasional Google search acquaint myself with some the animals. Then I ask and they will speak to me in my daily writing. I invite you to look into other sources if you feel drawn to the Animals and would like to connect more deeply.
Okay, so here it is straight from the Horse's, er... Frog and Buffalo's mouth.
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I am Frog who sings a song of Abundant Joy calling rain and thunder to the sky. I am here to help you replenish your reserves with laughter, love and life force. There are dry times in the cycle of life and in the creative process by which you Dream your life into existence. This is natural. You wouldn't want every day to be gray and overcast or sunny and warm. But during a heat wave you are more grateful for the clouds and after monsoons you crave a glimpse of the sunshine.
I am a call for gentle renewing Change. In my own life cycle from egg to polliwog - tadpole to my adult form as Frog. I swim easily in the pond, yet I grow strong legs which can take great leaps on dry land.
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White Buffalo Calf Woman, do you have a message?
Yes, I am here. Be still and know that I am. Know that you are more than you are.
Your Being, expanding and allowing is really quite de-Light-full & in-Sight-full.
I follow the easiest path even in difficult times. I don't push the river, you know, since it flows by itself. Please don't confuse ease with laziness. I act willingly with intent and enthusiasm after connecting to Inner Guidance through Silence. This is the still small voice that always Whispers within.
Often when it is not heard through Peace it returns as Worry like a little child who has been abandoned. This is the Golden Child in you, the innocent Wisdom of the Ages. You must learn to take this little child by the hand and walk together in Understanding and Compassion.
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Frog Prince what Wisdom do you bring today?
Hello, I am the Frog Prince.
In your world there is much dryness. Talk of a parched earth, fear about the environment, and focus on other forms of lack and loss all contribute to your feeling of lethargy. But the Earth herself is a gentle Being of Infinite Compassion and Abundance. She easily nurtures all desert creatures and all rain lovers like myself.
You may fear that someone outside of you is to blame for the lack of beauty you sometimes see. Yet you carry inside of you a powerful aspect of Frog medicine by which you may easily aid the Earth in her purification. And in the process you will find out what makes your heart sing!
I call the Rain with my joyful song. You too can easily sing Joy to bring the Water of Love back to your Life. This is true on all levels. In fact "levels" are only an aspect of division we create in the mind. Material, Emotional, Mental, Spiritual All dance together.
If you are silent the rocks and stones themselves take up the song. Even your hands and feet may walk and touch the earth with a Song of Joy. It's what you came here to do! It is true. The Purification goes on with you or without you. It is not for you to save the World or be saved by Her or any of her Sons or Daughters.
When you feel any type of dryness: lack, loss or sadness, look directly into it however Ugly it appears. It is speaking to you. Like the Frog who spoke to the Princess in her time of distress. Kiss the Frog that appears to You and see what happens next.
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I am Buffalo, a simple creature solidly grounded on four legs.
Although it seems that life is thrust upon you with its love and loss, the agony and the ecstasy, in fact your life is a sacred gift as is All life. The gift of human life is not greater or lesser than animal, plant, mineral or any other life. But it is a unique gift to you that allows nature's Spirit to flow and glow in a new way on Her upward spiral.
It is part of the First Law also called Crow Law by the Hopi that you must learn to Respect All Life. All Life is Sacred. Start with yourself by respecting you own life. Then respect the life of those around you, your family and friends and let it expand to All life with your steady gradual prayer and loving actions. That is the simple key that brings peace and abundance to All Nations.
Don't despair! When you look around you to see the contrary you often feel empty. Disaster strikes and you grieve the loss of life. Your loved ones die and you feel the cruel sting of sadness suddenly remembering the precious gift their life was to you.
The loss called death is also a gift of life. This is not a riddle, only a simple Truth that rises out of the First law which states: Land is Life. Respect for life is respect for the Earth. Our bodies are made of the dust of the earth along with her water, wind and fire.
When you learn to respect life you also respect death which is truly Mother Earth's embrace. Honor and Respect all you see of life and all who have gone before with Love and Unconditional Forgiveness. That is the first step.
Thank You for your precious time. I go now. Walk with respect on the path to Abundant life.
