How to live in harmony with all beings and the earth itself - The Four Worlds International Institute2024-03-28T10:43:01Zhttps://www.fwii.net/forum/topics/how-to-live-in-harmony-with?groupUrl=menslodge&xg_source=msg_com_forum&groupId=2429082%3AGroup%3A23090&id=2429082%3ATopic%3A23703&feed=yes&xn_auth=noAll the things I'm talking ab…tag:www.fwii.net,2011-10-24:2429082:Comment:777052011-10-24T06:29:13.391ZBilly Howell-Sinnardhttps://www.fwii.net/profile/BillyHowellSinnard
<p>All the things I'm talking about are love. They happen to be my practice. Without a practice, I tend to not focus, get caught up in dualities. My practice doesn't have to be anyone else's. Everyone has their own way. If mine is too complex for you, you need to follow your unique practice that guides and supports you in finding inner peace and serving humanity.</p>
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<p>Love and Unity,</p>
<p>Billy<br></br> <br></br> <cite>waldenthree coordinator said:…</cite></p>
<p>All the things I'm talking about are love. They happen to be my practice. Without a practice, I tend to not focus, get caught up in dualities. My practice doesn't have to be anyone else's. Everyone has their own way. If mine is too complex for you, you need to follow your unique practice that guides and supports you in finding inner peace and serving humanity.</p>
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<p>Love and Unity,</p>
<p>Billy<br/> <br/>
<cite>waldenthree coordinator said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.fwii.net/forum/topics/how-to-live-in-harmony-with?groupUrl=menslodge&commentId=2429082%3AComment%3A77462&xg_source=activity&groupId=2429082%3AGroup%3A23090#2429082Comment42580"><div><div class="xg_user_generated">Your Comment is too complex !<br/> What is "Love" ?</div>
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</blockquote> Your Comment is too complex !…tag:www.fwii.net,2010-11-08:2429082:Comment:425802010-11-08T17:50:21.426Zwaldenthree coordinatorhttps://www.fwii.net/profile/waldenthreecoordinator
Your Comment is too complex !<br />
What is "Love" ?
Your Comment is too complex !<br />
What is "Love" ? And very important is getting…tag:www.fwii.net,2010-08-06:2429082:Comment:377662010-08-06T01:14:22.228ZBilly Howell-Sinnardhttps://www.fwii.net/profile/BillyHowellSinnard
And very important is getting out of the house, out of buildings and into nature, connecting with creation, feeling the oneness. And dancing and singing, to free my spirit and give praise.<br />
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<cite>Billy Howell-Sinnard said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.fwii.net/forum/topics/how-to-live-in-harmony-with?groupUrl=menslodge&page=2&commentId=2429082%3AComment%3A32682&x=1#2429082Comment32682"><div>Humility, staying humble, recognizing the sacred, having freedom of spirit, purifying…</div>
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And very important is getting out of the house, out of buildings and into nature, connecting with creation, feeling the oneness. And dancing and singing, to free my spirit and give praise.<br />
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<cite>Billy Howell-Sinnard said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.fwii.net/forum/topics/how-to-live-in-harmony-with?groupUrl=menslodge&page=2&commentId=2429082%3AComment%3A32682&x=1#2429082Comment32682"><div>Humility, staying humble, recognizing the sacred, having freedom of spirit, purifying my heart, prayer, studying Holy Scriptures, and meditation are essential to my well-being and growth. Certitude about our purpose, the true nature of who we are, and the interconnectedness of creation are foundations that sustain me when all is in chaos around me. I strive to make love in its many aspects and manifestations the center of my life. Love is the source of creation and the force that sustains the universe. I know that the only real difference between people is that we are at varying stages of development, and it is not my business to judge what stage anyone is at except my own. Moses, Who spoke with God, was a murderer. So how can I dare to know the spirituality of anyone? I must strive to know myself, my true self, which is to know the Creator. This is very brief, but a beginning to your question.</div>
</blockquote> Humility, staying humble, rec…tag:www.fwii.net,2010-06-19:2429082:Comment:326822010-06-19T10:28:18.549ZBilly Howell-Sinnardhttps://www.fwii.net/profile/BillyHowellSinnard
Humility, staying humble, recognizing the sacred, having freedom of spirit, purifying my heart, prayer, studying Holy Scriptures, and meditation are essential to my well-being and growth. Certitude about our purpose, the true nature of who we are, and the interconnectedness of creation are foundations that sustain me when all is in chaos around me. I strive to make love in its many aspects and manifestations the center of my life. Love is the source of creation and the force that sustains the…
Humility, staying humble, recognizing the sacred, having freedom of spirit, purifying my heart, prayer, studying Holy Scriptures, and meditation are essential to my well-being and growth. Certitude about our purpose, the true nature of who we are, and the interconnectedness of creation are foundations that sustain me when all is in chaos around me. I strive to make love in its many aspects and manifestations the center of my life. Love is the source of creation and the force that sustains the universe. I know that the only real difference between people is that we are at varying stages of development, and it is not my business to judge what stage anyone is at except my own. Moses, Who spoke with God, was a murderer. So how can I dare to know the spirituality of anyone? I must strive to know myself, my true self, which is to know the Creator. This is very brief, but a beginning to your question. Dear John,
Thank you for the…tag:www.fwii.net,2010-02-09:2429082:Comment:242082010-02-09T16:27:47.221ZRussell F Cowgillhttps://www.fwii.net/profile/RussellFCowgill
Dear John,<br />
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Thank you for the reading recommendations ... I love to read. Thank you too for starting the Men's Lodge.<br />
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Russ<br />
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<cite>John Bent said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://fwii-site.ning.com/forum/topics/how-to-live-in-harmony-with?groupUrl=menslodge&#2429082Comment23811"><div>Russell, may your healing be quick and full of Bright Light. Maybe you should also read the "Green Gorilla" by Adi Da and published by the Dawn Horse Press and "Green for Life" by Victoria Boutenko for great…</div>
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Dear John,<br />
<br />
Thank you for the reading recommendations ... I love to read. Thank you too for starting the Men's Lodge.<br />
<br />
Russ<br />
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<cite>John Bent said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://fwii-site.ning.com/forum/topics/how-to-live-in-harmony-with?groupUrl=menslodge&#2429082Comment23811"><div>Russell, may your healing be quick and full of Bright Light. Maybe you should also read the "Green Gorilla" by Adi Da and published by the Dawn Horse Press and "Green for Life" by Victoria Boutenko for great wisdom on healing the body. You migh also love the autobiography of my teacher, Adi Da....called :The Knee of Listening" published by the Dawn Horse Press.<br/><br/>Love,<br/>John<br/><br/><cite>Russell F Cowgill said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.fwii.net/forum/topics/how-to-live-in-harmony-with?groupUrl=menslodge&page=1&commentId=2429082%3AComment%3A23810&x=1#2429082Comment23804"><div>I have felt a shift in consciousness occurring for me for several years growing out of a debilitating illness which took me out of the everyday world I was used to. For a time I studied everything I could get my hands on about ancient wisdom from many cultures. I went inward looking for answers and found how spirit speaks to me. My life has changed in so many ways I hardly recognize it as a continuation of the old but there are sufficient reminders. I began to look for ways to actively shape my future. It has brought me peace and reminded me that I am creator of my own destiny and I am responsible for to the earth and my fellow beings.</div>
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</blockquote> they say we are not suppose t…tag:www.fwii.net,2010-02-09:2429082:Comment:241402010-02-09T03:46:42.320Zbrian perpelitzhttps://www.fwii.net/profile/brianperpelitz
they say we are not suppose to do things alone anymore. that we are suppose to start connecting to each other. The time of doing your work alone is going, WE are not to be seperated any longer. just saying.<br />
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<cite>brad Two Hearts said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.fwii.net/forum/topics/how-to-live-in-harmony-with?groupUrl=menslodge&commentId=2429082%3AComment%3A24139&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2429082Comment24139"><div>gratitude and blessings, Brother John, for the book…</div>
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they say we are not suppose to do things alone anymore. that we are suppose to start connecting to each other. The time of doing your work alone is going, WE are not to be seperated any longer. just saying.<br />
<br />
<cite>brad Two Hearts said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.fwii.net/forum/topics/how-to-live-in-harmony-with?groupUrl=menslodge&commentId=2429082%3AComment%3A24139&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2429082Comment24139"><div>gratitude and blessings, Brother John, for the book recommendations. I will look into those as soon as possible.<br/>love and magick<br/>Two Hearts<br/><br/><cite>John Bent said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.fwii.net/forum/topics/how-to-live-in-harmony-with?groupUrl=menslodge&#2429082Comment23810"><div>Stay with your Beloved and with the heart reality that you are...Please read the "Green Gorilla" by Adi Da and published by the Dawn Horse Press and "Green for Life" by Victoria Boutenko as part of your healing regimen. Both of these books are full of great wisdom on healing the body as we live in harmony with all around.<br/><br/>Love,<br/>John<br/><br/><cite>brad Two Hearts said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.fwii.net/forum/topics/how-to-live-in-harmony-with?groupUrl=menslodge&commentId=2429082%3AComment%3A23712&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2429082Comment23791"><div>What a great question! I choose to live in harmony the best I can. I am discovering that my connection with animal people is very rewarding and heart-healing. I wonder and work with a man I consider a shaman to consider what is my purpose in this body. I have chronic illnesses and consider the possibility that I carry these so that others may suffer less. And that is a scary thing to consider because I am a humble man. As my teacher/shaman has taught me, the gift may be mine; the power surely is not.<br/>Otherwise, perhaps I am given these illnesses to make me strong-- the daily regimen of self-care, monitoring and medication, rest, food restrictions-- is stringent. So that I am strong enough to serve the People with that strength once I heal or cure myself of these illnesses.<br/>I find myself "disturbed" by the cacophony of life, the barking of tv commercials, the loudness and unconsciousness of many around me. And I often choose to participate in it myself. When I am in a calm atmosphere, in nature or in my house with my four-leggeds, I am at peace. To me, however, that's simply hiding from the truth.<br/>So I work to bring my knowledge, my intuitive understandings of things, to others so that they may find their peace, too. I have been called to be a "Grandfather" [elder] although i am early in my 50s. My life has taught and brought me much of what others tell me is wisdom. It certainly is time for me to give-away.<br/><br/>to me, it's all about Spirit, that unseen Great Mystery that supports me [and I believe all of us], keeps us safe, brings the abundance of the Universe. I have been in a great transition of living space in the past several weeks. And I "lost" [more like forgot it] my connection to my Beloved, to Spirit, to Earth Mother. Over the weekend, I reclaimed it in a big way, and I sense more peace and connection within me.<br/>I can't do this alone, I know that. I won't serve my calling if I attempt to take it on all by myself. I am glad to have the chance to join in here with other men on this path. I welcome the chance to learn from men who have lived this and are wllling to teach me. Blessings.<br/>brad Two Hearts</div>
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</blockquote> Thank you for your words Brot…tag:www.fwii.net,2010-02-08:2429082:Comment:238152010-02-08T22:12:00.755ZBernhard Holtrophttps://www.fwii.net/profile/BernhardHoltrop
Thank you for your words Brother White Bear. They resonate with me and help me to find my steps on the red road, hidden in the silence and in the tiny details lying as pebbles at my feet.<br />
Thank you all my brothers, for your input. It is an honour and pleasure to be part of this unfolding circle.<br />
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<cite>White-Bear said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.fwii.net/forum/topics/how-to-live-in-harmony-with?groupUrl=menslodge#2429082Comment23799"><div>Ya-t'-hay to all of you,<br></br> I hear many…</div>
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Thank you for your words Brother White Bear. They resonate with me and help me to find my steps on the red road, hidden in the silence and in the tiny details lying as pebbles at my feet.<br />
Thank you all my brothers, for your input. It is an honour and pleasure to be part of this unfolding circle.<br />
<br />
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<cite>White-Bear said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.fwii.net/forum/topics/how-to-live-in-harmony-with?groupUrl=menslodge#2429082Comment23799"><div>Ya-t'-hay to all of you,<br/> I hear many voices around me. All searching for the Red Road; it is and always has been at your feet. Red is not the color of your skin but the color of your heart. This road that we have chosen is a hard and sometimes lonely road. But, it is the road that we have chosen. The helpers, the teachers, the Elders, the medicine people are out there, silent just waiting for your recognition of them. When you recoginize them and approach them in the right way, they will begin to teach.
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This Red Road is one that is tough to stay on. Do not despair if you stray from this road, it is always awaiting you to return, no one is perfect. We are always learning. We must be strong,<br />
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Do not glorifiy yourself or your undertaking. They will know you by your actions, not your words.<br />
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Remember this we are all humane beings.<br />
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May you walk in beauty<br />
White-Bear-who sits with-Whispering Winds<br />
Apache Elder</div>
</blockquote> when a teacher arrives for yo…tag:www.fwii.net,2010-02-08:2429082:Comment:238122010-02-08T21:07:59.658ZJohn Benthttps://www.fwii.net/profile/JohnBent
when a teacher arrives for you, you will know it for sure. Meantimes, may you be Blessed in your schooling in Calgary. I am a Canadian living close to the border to serve my 94 year old father who lives in BC.<br />
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Love,<br />
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John<br />
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<cite>brian perpelitz said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.fwii.net/forum/topics/how-to-live-in-harmony-with?groupUrl=menslodge&page=1&commentId=2429082%3AComment%3A23810&x=1#2429082Comment23712"><div>I have been interested in this way for about 5 years now…</div>
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when a teacher arrives for you, you will know it for sure. Meantimes, may you be Blessed in your schooling in Calgary. I am a Canadian living close to the border to serve my 94 year old father who lives in BC.<br />
<br />
Love,<br />
<br />
John<br />
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<cite>brian perpelitz said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.fwii.net/forum/topics/how-to-live-in-harmony-with?groupUrl=menslodge&page=1&commentId=2429082%3AComment%3A23810&x=1#2429082Comment23712"><div>I have been interested in this way for about 5 years now and every day I am feeling more connected. I dont have an elder to teach me.I read books, I go out in nature and listen for the teachings I`m going to a school in Calgary that teaches Shamanism from many cultures. right now it is the next best thing to having a teacher or elder guide my spiritual journey</div>
</blockquote> Russell, may your healing be…tag:www.fwii.net,2010-02-08:2429082:Comment:238112010-02-08T21:05:22.993ZJohn Benthttps://www.fwii.net/profile/JohnBent
Russell, may your healing be quick and full of Bright Light. Maybe you should also read the "Green Gorilla" by Adi Da and published by the Dawn Horse Press and "Green for Life" by Victoria Boutenko for great wisdom on healing the body. You migh also love the autobiography of my teacher, Adi Da....called :The Knee of Listening" published by the Dawn Horse Press.<br />
<br />
Love,<br />
John<br />
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<cite>Russell F Cowgill said:…</cite>
Russell, may your healing be quick and full of Bright Light. Maybe you should also read the "Green Gorilla" by Adi Da and published by the Dawn Horse Press and "Green for Life" by Victoria Boutenko for great wisdom on healing the body. You migh also love the autobiography of my teacher, Adi Da....called :The Knee of Listening" published by the Dawn Horse Press.<br />
<br />
Love,<br />
John<br />
<br />
<cite>Russell F Cowgill said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.fwii.net/forum/topics/how-to-live-in-harmony-with?groupUrl=menslodge&page=1&commentId=2429082%3AComment%3A23810&x=1#2429082Comment23804"><div>I have felt a shift in consciousness occurring for me for several years growing out of a debilitating illness which took me out of the everyday world I was used to. For a time I studied everything I could get my hands on about ancient wisdom from many cultures. I went inward looking for answers and found how spirit speaks to me. My life has changed in so many ways I hardly recognize it as a continuation of the old but there are sufficient reminders. I began to look for ways to actively shape my future. It has brought me peace and reminded me that I am creator of my own destiny and I am responsible for to the earth and my fellow beings.</div>
</blockquote> Stay with your Beloved and wi…tag:www.fwii.net,2010-02-08:2429082:Comment:238102010-02-08T21:01:08.396ZJohn Benthttps://www.fwii.net/profile/JohnBent
Stay with your Beloved and with the heart reality that you are...Please read the "Green Gorilla" by Adi Da and published by the Dawn Horse Press and "Green for Life" by Victoria Boutenko as part of your healing regimen. Both of these books are full of great wisdom on healing the body as we live in harmony with all around.<br />
<br />
Love,<br />
John<br />
<br />
<cite>brad Two Hearts said:…</cite>
Stay with your Beloved and with the heart reality that you are...Please read the "Green Gorilla" by Adi Da and published by the Dawn Horse Press and "Green for Life" by Victoria Boutenko as part of your healing regimen. Both of these books are full of great wisdom on healing the body as we live in harmony with all around.<br />
<br />
Love,<br />
John<br />
<br />
<cite>brad Two Hearts said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.fwii.net/forum/topics/how-to-live-in-harmony-with?groupUrl=menslodge&commentId=2429082%3AComment%3A23712&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2429082Comment23791"><div>What a great question! I choose to live in harmony the best I can. I am discovering that my connection with animal people is very rewarding and heart-healing. I wonder and work with a man I consider a shaman to consider what is my purpose in this body. I have chronic illnesses and consider the possibility that I carry these so that others may suffer less. And that is a scary thing to consider because I am a humble man. As my teacher/shaman has taught me, the gift may be mine; the power surely is not.<br/>Otherwise, perhaps I am given these illnesses to make me strong-- the daily regimen of self-care, monitoring and medication, rest, food restrictions-- is stringent. So that I am strong enough to serve the People with that strength once I heal or cure myself of these illnesses.<br/>I find myself "disturbed" by the cacophony of life, the barking of tv commercials, the loudness and unconsciousness of many around me. And I often choose to participate in it myself. When I am in a calm atmosphere, in nature or in my house with my four-leggeds, I am at peace. To me, however, that's simply hiding from the truth.<br/>So I work to bring my knowledge, my intuitive understandings of things, to others so that they may find their peace, too. I have been called to be a "Grandfather" [elder] although i am early in my 50s. My life has taught and brought me much of what others tell me is wisdom. It certainly is time for me to give-away.<br/><br/>to me, it's all about Spirit, that unseen Great Mystery that supports me [and I believe all of us], keeps us safe, brings the abundance of the Universe. I have been in a great transition of living space in the past several weeks. And I "lost" [more like forgot it] my connection to my Beloved, to Spirit, to Earth Mother. Over the weekend, I reclaimed it in a big way, and I sense more peace and connection within me.<br/>I can't do this alone, I know that. I won't serve my calling if I attempt to take it on all by myself. I am glad to have the chance to join in here with other men on this path. I welcome the chance to learn from men who have lived this and are wllling to teach me. Blessings.<br/>brad Two Hearts</div>
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