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Gathering
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Workshops, Sweat Lodges and Childrens Activities
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He is responsible for getting all the workshops together and scheduling them. It is a tough job. He also prints up the workshop info to have available at the GOC. Mike is a therapist with practices in Lubbock and Midland, focusing primarily on substance abuse and sexual problems. he has been a follower of the Baha'i Faith for over 35 years, with an interest and appreciation for studying all spiritual practices. Mike Kelley, 26 A Comanche, Lubbock, TX 79404,
(806) 749-0801 W, (806) 765-0441 C
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This
workshop is designed to be an energetic, fun, experience in chanting, singing
and dancing. All of the songs, etc. are easy to learn and spring primarily
from members of the Earth Tribe (our psycho-spiritual community).
Participants will have an opportunity to learn new songs/dances/chant and share theirs
too. "The song I’m going to sing to introduce Will is entitled "Son Of Red Earth". It is a song that was birthed out of one of his vision quests."
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Breath
is life but often is not done in a mindful way. Come practice breathing as a way
to relax and reduce stress, meditate and imagine new possibilities in your life. Master's degree in counseling with 25 years personal and clinical experience in relaxation, meditation and guided imagery. Christy Byers, PO Box 16591,
Lubbock, TX 79490, (806) 799-2962 H, (806) 790-3494 C
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Using stories from Inuit, Borneo and other cultures we explore the beauty and power of Community. This will be an interactive workshop. Let us map our way to community through these stories of the Wise Ones who came before us. Steve is an ordained minister and keeper of stories. He has held workshops and spoken throughout New England, New York, California and Arizona sharing his insights on stories old and new. With his incredible wife, Resa, he performs as "Brother Sun, Sister Moon." Steve & Resa Ferreira, 1744 E. Coronado Rd.,
Phoenix, AZ 85006, (602) 495-8837 H, (602) 509-4262 C "The
Half-Boy" This story
from Borneo contains ancient truths about community. The young need the elders
as much as the elders need the young. Without the youth there is no celebration
of life's journey and without the elders there is no one to point the way.
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Cliff will lead a "Shamanic Journey" to the "lower world" to find your "power animal". Your power animal is a "helper" to help you understand yourself through understanding the various traits and characteristics of your power animal. Cliff will use the powerful sound of the drum as a vehicle for your travels. Discussion will follow. Cliff is a computer consultant in Odessa, Texas and has led many Shamanic Journeys, sweat lodges, and gatherings. Cliff Buchanan,
1404 Castle Road, Odessa, TX 79762, (432) 550-3302 H
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If you
feel that you are at a crossroads in your life or if you have questions about
the intent and purpose for your life, then you may benefit from a Vision Quest.
What is my life purpose? What are my gifts? What am I supposed to be
bringing to the world to make it better? These are some general questions
that a Vision Quest may help answer, but you may have more specific questions
that you want to address while Questing. Mike Andrews,
PO Box 577, Arroyo Seco, NM 87514, (505) 776-0001 H, (505) 770-4321 C
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Create, play...play and connect with "All My Relations". This workshop will include "The way of the flute"; share what each of us may know, it's history, origin and how it can manifest into prayer and ceremony. We will make our flutes from flute kits, with holes and tuning already in the kit. We will decorate with feathers, paint, totems...anything you may find dear or close to your heart. I was given this gift, some 6 years ago. I have been a musician of sorts for 40 years plus. My connection with the flute has changed my life and my connection to spirit in ways I could never have imagined. I've been told in vision to take this gift and to share with others. I look forward to meeting you all; and sharing this wonderful gift. If you have ever had a wanting or calling to this wonderful instrument...please attend. Michael Broyles, 108 Lower Hondo Seco Rd.,
Hondo, NM 87513, (505) 776-2015 H
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We journey into ourselves and into Grandmother Earth through guided meditation,and drawing & writing with the non-dominant hand. As we pour our feelings into the earth, we open ourselves to receive her nurturing, healing energy. As we pour our heart energy into the earth, we heal her as well. Shiila Safer is a Meditation Instructor, a Creativity Coach, and a member of the Earthtribe. Through poetry & watercolor she honors her connection with the earth. Shiila assists people in getting those "a-ha's" of realization from accessing their inner well spring of creativity. Let it flow! Shiila Safer,
14 La Toya Trail, Wimberley, TX 78676, (512) 847-9421 H
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Natural expressive arts techniques are very powerful tools for facilitating one's ability to resolve grief pain. Attendees will learn and participate in different natural expressive arts techniques (movement, art, etc.) for healing their own and others grief pain. Dr. Slay, licensed psychologist in the state of Texas, has combined 20+ yrs of professional training experience with her 15+ yrs. of intense training in natural healing techniques, under Dr. Will Taegel, for working with all ages of people in the field of grief counseling. She has trained both national and international mental health professionals in the area of natural grief healing. Tana Slay, PhD, 129 N. Bailey BL 15,
Trinity, TX 75862, (936) 594-7943 H
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Ways to "Walk the Red Road" in today's world...Will discuss things we can do every day to help ourselves and each other-will make tobacco bundles, and tobacco and cornmeal bags for the car, a "natural first-aid kit, stone people, gathering plants in a sacred manner. I am Native Pawnee, Otoe, and Wyndotte... my first sweat lodge was w/ BlackElk in 1979 in Wichita; lived in Oregon where several elders and leaders came and shared their sweats and knowledge at a farm while in town to share at the state prison. in 1982, was chosen to lead sweats by Papason in Portland, at the halfway houses up and down the coast if a medicine person couldn't make it...led sweats at the women's prison...in Frank's FoolsCrow pipe lineage since 1987. Taught by OhShinnah Fastwolf, Apache ceremonialist and crystal healer, since 1985. Sue Morningstar,
2947 E.Pawnee, Wichita, KS 67211, (316) 684-5005 Sunrise Ceremony. Not a workshop, but a ceremony done around sacred fire at sunrise, in circle, as conductor, I will welcome the Grandfather Sun and then each will have a turn offering tobacco to the fire which represents the sun which represents our creator, for the new day and new life...watchin g build the sacred fire is part of the ceremony, so if no one is with me I will need to teach two people beforehand. Therapeutic
Touch With Crystals: Therapeutic
touch was developed by Dee Kreiger. She has spread it throughout the nursing
community all over the world. It is a no contact therapy usually with the person
seated. A clear quartz crystal is used to inhance the energy work...A chance to
try it will be provided... Taught by OhShinnah and Dee Kreiger in 1985...they
are close friends and now roommates.
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Christina
Flores is best known for her “Fire work” during the Gathering of Circles
Sweet Medicine Dance. She is from San Antonio Texas and is a drummer for the
Rainbow Tribe Drum Clan guided by Virgie Ravenhawk and Debbie Drumhawk. This
is her first workshop for the Gathering of Circles attendees and in this
workshop she is presenting information regarding Lunar Cycles and how each phase
within the 28 day cycle will affect ones life physically and spiritually. This
workshop will also teach the student how to create a lunar calendar to help in
recognizing each moon phase and its affects upon the individual. She
will also be available at the Rainbow Tribe Drum Clan campsite for meetings with
those interested in learning more about Lunar Cycles as well as “Fire work”
healing and the energies of the Fire Spirit. I have been teaching about lunar cycles and how they affect daily lives for about 9 years. This workshop will be an introduction into understanding the various phases of the lunar cycle and how each phase affects mother earth and her inhabitants regarding they physical, spiritual and economical health. I will introduce a lunar calendar and demonstrate how the student can create one for themselves for personal use. Chris Flores, 14215 Short Horn Street, San Antonio, TX 78247, (210) 590-1936
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1. guided
imagery through your own spirit empowered self-body image and Beth Stone, 11/62 Ocean St,
Woollahra, NSW 2025, AUSTRALIA, 612-9326-2036
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Virgie Raven Hawk has been a facilitator of "A" drumming circle for eleven years and travels the powwow circuit with her companion and drum maker Debbie Drum Hawk The
Rainbow Drum Clan came together about five years ago and has grown
and shrunk as their healing needs were met thru the drum... and now
because of the GOC many have connected to the Earth and choose to help
others reconnect their healing Spirit. Through out history Drumming has
been a part of healing and significant transitions for human kind. All
manner of Drumming has the ability to put us in touch with our own natural
Rhythms so that one can hear the heart beat of the Earth Mother. Drumming
will awaken the mind while stirring the soul and allowing one to relax and
begin the healing of your inner being.... There is no right or wrong way
to drum for when you drum with "INTENT' you will discover your own
healing message and be FREE.....
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Thursday:
Getting to Know you Activities/PowWow Drumming Friday: Super Sleuth Hike, Painting Gourds, Crafts, Group Activities with Tana, Children's Sweat ( or non sweat ) Lodge, weather permitting movie with WinterFox.
Saturday : Hike, Singing, Music, Banners with Cathy, Children's Bundle, Face Painting and Dress up for Dance (Bring material, paints, special clothes)
About
Cathy S. Martin Bails- Mother of Joshua 12 and Holana 10. Cathy is a
Creative Psychotherapist, Counselor, Songwriter/Singer, creator of
"Sea of Light-Only Love Prevails" CD and "One with the
Universe- cassette tape and songbook, producer/writer of musical "Lovespell"-
(CD's will be available for donation to the GOC) http://www.sacreddreamers.com
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Friday Children's Sweat: 4PM~ Bear Heart Friday Night 8PM: Women's Sweat Lodge~ Shawna Mitchell, Men's Sweat Lodge~ Mike Andrews Saturday Sunrise Coed Sweat: The Conch Shell will signal the time to gather around 4:30am~Enrique Hynes Dress for the sweat lodge consists of shorts, swim trunks, or sarong for the men and T'shirt 'n shorts, swimsuit, dress, or sarong for the women. Please bring a towel to sit on. Women on their Moon time will be allowed to participate in the Women's Lodge, Sunrise Coed Lodge, and Saturday Night Coed Lodge. Please be well hydrated if you are planning to attending any of the lodges and encourage your children to drink water throughout the day if they are attending the Children's Lodge with BearHeart. An altar is available outside the Lodge for placement of any items you may wish to be empowered by this sacred and healing ceremony. It is appropriate to give a tobacco offering in appreciation to those conducting the Lodge. If you have any questions or concerns please call or E-mail Shawna. (325) 668-2563 or Sierras33@aol.com .
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Pancake
Breakfast Sat 7:45 am
This year Cliff turns over the World Famous Pancake Breakfast to June Baldwin. Please bring you plate, coffe cup, and appetite! |
