I write this to one and all, as directed through the young men currently in intiation. Through their experiences, they embrace the Path of Beauty. This is a Hero's Journey we all undertake... it is beginning. Think and feel THAT WE ARE; how and what we are, WE ARE. Such elemental self-awareness is obviously proper. It is only fitting for us to realize and experience our unique self-existence, because we stand in this time as co-creators, held responsible in our actions.

For it happens that we learn about our Time in Silence - our time of connection to Spirit - and feel a mounting desire to be more intimately united to Spirit, through the daily lives we live. Certainly this indicates grace is touching us. We walk through the door and witness potential.

In the dzil shaash'ni - Mt Bear Chant - ceremony performed two nights ago, I spoke the ideas of the Ancients. These were not meant to be paradoxic. I think our night and intent solidified changing time and will bring clarity to those whose heartstrings have been plucked. The initiation of our young men into the Fire Warrior Clan is the continuation of a mystical tradition, a reliable path into the Fifth World of Peace reality dynamic; and the path that has been of great value both to these young men, and all of us that follow the life structure of Esonknhsendehi - Changing Mother earth - and to those who follow other transcendental and contemplative forms of thought, is spiritual awareness.

This lifestyle speaks of two clear cut lessons in this initiation. The first initiation at dzil shaash'ni was the rejection of all thoughts about TRYING in order to be conscious of DOING. This is an existential lesson because of its essence of manifestation. But it is only the first lesson. The second lesson of the Stone Calf Way of Peace (1/6 - Little Rock, CA) is the rejection of all thoughts and feelings of alienation and separation to be conscious only of being connected to All That Is. In this way, this intiation leads all of us to total involvement in life and love. This is interesting.

I find these ancient ways relevant today. This is a path that is responsible and joyous, and attracts an inborn nature of sacredness. I look forward to the final initiation of this phase of our evolution during the Eagle Chant Vision Quest (6/14-22/07). This is truly a year living up to self-fulfilling prophecy!

diyi dihyu! power up!
Maria Naakai Ts'ilsoose