Beauty at the Back Door! Read on for announcements and gatherings…
Deep into summer…flowers are bursting and fireflies are lingering! I’m home from SunDance and visiting my mom in Oklahoma. A long, at times strange, but awesome trip. We did much needed ceremony for ourselves and the collective. Truth Lightening was the child we birthed. It is time that we really look at the truth whatever it is …it must be met head on. We can no longer avoid what is demanding change in our individual lives and out there on the world stage…divisiveness grows and must be accepted for the paradox it is as WE make the world a better place…. so it will be…. and when you can’t take anymore… the blueberries need picking, so come on over!
August 21-23 Lodge Work Weekend Want to have a fun weekend outside at the lodge? Drop in for an afternoon or stay the whole weekend. Let me know if you can attend and I’ll save a bed if you wish to spend the night (no charge). There are many things to be done so that when we open back up to ceremony we will have done all our spring cleaning early! We will be clearing the old logging trails, collecting new stone children, beautifying the sweat lodge area, re-organizing the ceremonial shed, splitting wood, working on the garden, prepping forest medicinal garden space, and sharing time together, my favorite! I’ll send more info when you RSVP. Kelly@spiritcanoelodge.org
Apprentice Resources & Friends of the Deer Tribe: Apprentices there are many resources, products, and articles on our home lodge website. Are you accessing these tools of assistance during these challenging times? You will need a log in password from the office if you’ve never logged in. Once you have a password you can log into the apprentice section of the website. There are many free lectures and recordings of Swift Deer already downloaded. It’s so good to hear his voice! Friends of the Deer Tribe website has many great resources also. Monthly Zoom teachings are scheduled with several A-Road teachers and the summer newsletter has a wonderful article about the grieving process written by Janneke which also includes a simple teaching! Read this blessing from her to all the Rainbow Warriors who are agents of change at this time on the planet!
I look forward to being in community again!
Kelly Jumping Mouse
Eagle Dance Arbor work continues. In an effort to get our 100’ dance circle we will need to put in a retaining wall on one side. The next goal is grass seeding in the fall and the first dance spring 2021, stay tuned! Donations are appreciated to continue this work! Click here to donate now.
Welcome “the Amigo” SCL’s new Kawasaki Mule to lend a hand!
Share Your Story There are many wonderful experiences to share from those of you who have done ceremonial work at Spirit Canoe Lodge. Write from the heart and know your story can make a difference. We are seeking inspiring stories and testimonials how ceremony has changed your life to add to our newsletter and website. Contact Kelly to contribute! Kelly@spiritcanoelodge.org