Gathering Of Circles
2002



Gloria's Hand by d. l. sites

Invitation for the

Healing Hearts Event

September 20-22

In

Cloudcroft NM

presented by the

Gathering of Circles

for more information

call Cliff Buchanan at 915-550-3302 

or e-mail WinterFox@GatheringOfCircles.com 

 


How do we handle relationships in our lives?  Often times we focus on what is missing rather than the beauty of what is.  The artist has many symbols drawn to explain her feelings about her sister.  As each one of us looks at this hand and thinks of our own family and friends other symbolic meanings may come into our awareness.

 

 For instance, the infinity sign confirms that our spirits go on forever; the lightening bolts remind us that life is risky but courage and passion outweigh fear; the flowers, which sometimes grow in the most unexpected places, prove that life is resilient and beautiful; the moon and stars help us recognize that we are always connected; and the heart, which is always at the center, yearns for us to listen and follow our bliss. 

 

Come this weekend and hold out your hand to the possibilities of what is and what could be.  We will share and participate in activities that will strength our ability to trust, create, and love more fully in this soul journey called life.

 


RECOGNIZING OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD

 

This will be a journey to recognize how God works with and through us everyday. I have been realizing throughout this year that because God is everywhere, in the next song we hear, the next TV show we watch, the next synchronistic happening in our lives, and in every one of us, that I have been missing a lot of the show.  I now have eyes to see, ears to hear, and an open heart to feel and recognize God in everything. Always God has been there awaiting us in our darkest hour, our happiest moment, at virtually every instant to re-member we are all one. I invite you to realize you are and always will be a member of the greatest force in the universe. In fact, You are the greatest force in the universe. May the force be with you.

 

Brett Messer

 


 

Healing the Pain of the Past

 

Healing past issues which usually lead to addiction. Lou has been facilitating intensive addiction treatment groups in Phoenix, AZ for 2 ˝ years. She has also specialized in trauma, abuse and deprivation (especially in childhood) and believes there is a close correlation between the unresolved pain of the past and addiction

 


What the artist says about Gloria's Hand:

Gloria's Hand

 

This design was made for my sister: my best friend. It represents a loving hand on her heart. The thumb is green because everyone needs to be able to grow things.  The pinkie is elaborately decorated so even if it is useless, at least it can be beautiful. An ancient legend says there is a direct line from the ring finger to the heart. So I've covered it with hearts. The next two fingers contain the most power and creativity, so they have lightning bolts. And the moon is there to remind us that we can both be looking at the same moon at the same time and be together even if we're 2,000 miles apart. D.L. Sites  1996.

 


Give-a-way: Bring a gift wrapped in a paper bag for the “give-a-way.” This should be something of significance (meaningful) to you, which you now want to relinquish your attachment to, and let pass on to a new keeper. The size or monetary value of this item is irrelevant but the more significant to you the better. It may be symbolic of something of yourself, which you have or wish to turn loose of so that your “hands” are freed up for your present pursuits. Listen to your heart in deciding what to “give-a-way” at this time.

Directions: Go to Cloudcroft, New Mexico. Take Hwy 130 South out of Cloudcroft for 1.2 miles. Turn left at Sleepy Grass Campground or 0.7 miles. Turn right on 5661 for 3.9 miles. Turn left at 5661 marker, look for forked tree on left before turn. Then turn left again immediately and follow road. Signs will be posted.

Registration: Please pre-register with Cliff Buchanan, 1404 Castle Road, Odessa TX 79762, 915-550-3302, WinterFox@GatheringOfCircles.com . We need to know if you are planning to come so we can order the proper number of Port-a-potties! Cliff will be happy to answer any questions you might have about the GOC.

Disclaimer: No ceremony we perform should be construed to be a traditional Native American ceremony.

Rules:     Radios will not be allowed except with earphones. Dogs must be kept on a leash. No drugs or alcohol.
Wear loose comfortable clothing in sweat lodges. No smoking in Sacred Circles or workshops

 


 

 

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