In our journey here on Mother Earth we get medicine from many things. Today I want to speak to you about the drum medicine. As I sat down to write this week’s post, I will admit I struggled a short while as to what to write about. So, I did what I often do when...
We might be able to give some credit to the Adena civilization for at least advancing the use of totems in Native American culture. This civilization is believed to have lived in what is now the United States from about 1000 to 200 BC. At one time it was considered...
I was recently reminded of my bat totem when I visited the local zoo. I was drawn to the bat exhibit almost like a bee to the hive. I know many of you probably think that bats are just down right creepy, but actually they are a very important part of our eco-system....
I have recently questioned the lessons of the totem of squirrel, as I’ve been almost in a warrior frame of mind with one little guy that is quite frankly driving me “nuts”. The little critter is raiding my bird feeder on a regular basis even though I...
"Even though the eyes and nostrils are the only parts of Gator’s body above the water while it swims" (THAT…