January 27: The drumming in the Shaman circle was reaching its peak. The incense filled the room , the heart and head. The sounds and smells altered the reality so that the lessons could be learned and the voices of the ancestors could be heard.
It had been a week already in the Shaman circle. The time and moment had arrived.
"Ask the questions you need answered now" was the whispers of the Shaman teachers.
"Ask your ancestors now and wait for their response".
And so I asked the two questions that filled me.
First, where does pain come from. Second, where does strength come from.
The ancestors were present.
The drums kept pounding.
The answers came slowly and simply.
Pain comes from fear. If you let go of fear you let go of pain. Have compassion for the obstacle,adversary,challenge. By having compassion for them you regain your power over your own body and journey and release the pain.
Second, where does strength come from. It comes from a belief in the existence of the soul. That connects you to the mountain and the Oneness of it all and you are undefeated.
Compassion for the obstacle and therefore releasing of fear and pain. Reality of the soul and the strength that comes from that connection.
Live bravely. Live with compassion for even the enemy. That is where your true power comes from.
This power is with you always until the journey concludes. So live Agelessly with compassion and without fear.
Live the day connected to the Oneness of it all.