Hello All,
Just a little about me....
I was born and raised a Lutheran, but I strayed from that early in my life, before I had graduated from high school. I found the Red Road, and my feelings about following it have only deepened over the years. For a long time, I couldn't understand why my beliefs were so different from most people that I had continual contact with, but I cherished in my heart all of my new beliefs, feeling certain that I had found the right way to live my life. The principles of the"Red Road" and it's teachings just resonate with my soul, and I cannot bring myself to follow any of the current modern religions. I am 64 years old, and I feel I am still young and able to make a difference among my Brothers and Sisters, no matter who they may be. My heart is at peace only when I am following the Red Road.
I am not certain about my Native American heritage, but the chance exists that I may have some Kiowa blood, via my mother's side of the family. I have one male relative who may have married a Kiowa woman, but so far, my Genealogical studies have hit a brick wall. But, when my heart is so very "Native American", I feel certain that the mystery will unravel during my continued search. In my heart of hearts, I am Native American, even though I have white skin.
My career led me to become an Engineer in Telecommunications (Power systems Designs and Installation supervision... mostly diesel standby power plants and battery plants to run the equipment. This gave me a very special privilege of traveling the state of Arizona via helicopter (since I was in charge of power plants on 60 mountain sites), and seeing all of the reservation lands and other sacred areas from above was a very treasured experience for me. It's something I will never forget. I am now retired, and free to follow my art career, and to learn more about the Native Americans, whom I have studied and learned from since childhood. I have always felt a strong relationship to them.
I am married to a wonderful man (for over 44 years) and I have two grown children. My daughter also follows the Red Road, and I am so proud of her. She will soon join us here at Wakan Circle. That makes me proud, and gives my heart a joyful feeling.
I still live in Arizona, and I have much respect for our Native tribes who live here. I have spent many years camping out and photographing wildlife ( especially in Southeastern Arizona). This is a very wonderful part of my life, and I hope to continue doing it during the rest of my life.
My Native American prayers are offered using smudging and the burning of sage, cedar, and other things. I have also been learning about house blessings and healing... but I have just scratched the surface, I am sure. That is part of why I am want to learn more from everyone here.
Anyway, thanks to all of you here for allowing me to join you. I feel most honored to be here, and I believe you will find that the things I have said here about myself regarding the Native American practices will be acknowledged as true. My heart is full of joy right now, just being here with all of you. Just know that I have deep respect for Elders and Ancestors, and I come here as an empty vessel, to be filled with new knowledge from your wisdom.
With admiration and gratitude,
Mare (azspirit62) |
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