Category: Spirituality

Shamanic Animal Appearing … Elephant (resoluteness)

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Elephant’s message: Keep a steady pace and don’t give up. You will overcome any obstacle.

 

The Elephant is certainly a strong creature/   But even bigger than its strength is its steadiness.  Yes, the Elephant can charge and hit hard.  But, it overcomes obstacles thanks to its resoluteness and determination.  This is the message this spirit is delivering now:  Be determined and keep a steady pace  Not too fast, not too slow. See it as a formidable force, which is unstoppable.  Like an avalanche, no obstacle can resist it.  If you are facing a daunting challenge, even if you are tired, don’t get discouraged. By going forward, one step at a time, you will go through it successfully.  And you may even learn a thing or two in the process, as the Elephant is also a very wise being.

From “The Way of Walking Alone” by Miyamoto Musashi

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The “Dokkōdō” (Japanese: 独行道?) (“The Path of Aloneness”, “The Way to Go Forth Alone”, or “The Way of Walking Alone”), is a short work written by Miyamoto Musashi (宮本 武蔵) a week before he died in 1645. It consists of either nineteen or twenty-one precepts; precepts 4 and 20 are omitted from the former version. “Dokkodo” was largely composed on the occasion of Musashi giving away his possessions in preparation for death, and was dedicated to his favorite disciple, Terao Magonojō (to whom the earlier Go rin no sho [The Book of Five Rings] had also been dedicated), who took them to heart. “Dokkōdō” expresses a stringent, honest, and ascetic view of life.

Japanese Mythology – Myth Encyclopedia – god, story, legend, names, ancient, tree, famous, animal, world, Chinese

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The mythology of Japan has a long history dating back more than 2,000 years. It became part of two major religious traditions: Shinto, an indigenous religion, and Buddhism, which developed in India and came to Japan from China and Korea.  […]

Source: Japanese Mythology – Myth Encyclopedia – god, story, legend, names, ancient, tree, famous, animal, world, Chinese

La’au Lapa’au:  Plants in Mythology – Myth Encyclopedia – Greek, god, story, legend, names, ancient, tree, snake, norse, world, Chinese

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In many cases, human life ends with death and burial in the ground. Plants are just the opposite. They emerge from the earth and draw nourishment from it. For this reason, many mythological traditions associate plants with birth or rebirth and with the eternal cycle of life springing forth from death.

The magical plant or herb of immortality sought by Gilgamesh, the hero of ancient Mesopotamian mythology, provides one example of how myths use plants as symbols of life and of the healing power of nature. However, because some plants yield poisons and some die in winter, plants can also represent death and decay.

Various trees, shrubs, herbs, grains, flowers, and fruit appear in myths and legends as general symbols of rebirth, decay, and immortality. Some plants have acquired much more specific meaning in folklore.  […]

Source: Plants in Mythology – Myth Encyclopedia – Greek, god, story, legend, names, ancient, tree, snake, norse, world, Chinese

Polynesian Mythology – Myth Encyclopedia – god, legend, war, world, creation, life, hero, people, children

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Polynesia is a vast region of the Pacific Ocean consisting of many hundreds of widely separated, culturally and politically diverse island groups. Ranging from Midway and Hawaii in the north to New Zealand in the south, the triangular area called Polynesia also includes Tahiti, Samoa, Tonga, Tuamotu, the Cook Islands, and the Pitcairn Islands. Although the mythology of Polynesia took different forms on various islands, many of the basic stories, themes, and deities were surprisingly similar throughout the region.  […]

Source: Polynesian Mythology – Myth Encyclopedia – god, legend, war, world, creation, life, hero, people, children

Babaylan Knowledge: A Complete Tutorial About Herbal Medicine in the Philippines

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Certain herbs, even some fruits are used as traditional and alternative medicine in the Philippines. This Buzzle article presents information on some popular medicinal plants, which are approved by the Department of Health, Philippines.  […]

Source: A Complete Tutorial About Herbal Medicine in the Philippines

The Academic Circle: Philippine Gods and Goddesses

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The deities of Philippine mythology are the gods, goddesses and diwatas worshiped by ancient Filipinos before the Christianization of the natives after the Spanish conquest of the Philippines. While not as widely known as its European and Asian counterparts, they have similar elements and characteristics when compared to other mythologies.  […]

Source: The Academic Circle: Philippine Gods and Goddesses

Think Differently

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“Organized groups do most of the thinking for the populace at large. In a natural antipathy to thinking, which is hard work, practically every person depends upon some organization to do the thinking for him. The individual seldom knows where he gets his so-called facts; along with opinions, they are absorbed either through the columns of a newspaper habitually read, or are jammed into consciousness by the insistent radio. This reduces individual opinion to something largely made up out of hearsay, or propaganda, which is organized hearsay.” – Manly P. Hall

Shamanic Animal Appearance – The Phoenix (Rebirth)

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Message from the Phoenix: “Get rid of the past and start afresh.”

The spirit of the Phoenix is very powerful.  This mythical animal is able to burn entirely and resurrect from its own ashes.  It is not a gentle process, but it can lead to very drastic changes by erasing all burdens from the past and starting anew. You may go through a similar process right now, or in the near future.  Don’t be afraid, though.  Even if it may sound like a bumpy ride, your soul is certainly calling for it. The Phoenix is a bold, indestructible being – just as you are! Those who use this ally are strong enough to create rapid transformation in their lives, quickly letting go of dead energies and accessing aa whole new set of opportunities. Thanks to this daring approach, many doors may open at once. Don’t get overwhelmed by all those potentials and take a bit of time to study all your options. Keep in mind the only way forward is full steam!