the seven totems of a strong relationship
Kirk
Restoring the Sacred Masculine, part 2
The Seven Totems {Levels} of a strong relationship.
These lessons are based on the examples of seven participles represented in nature that provide a blueprint to building healthy relationships, be it between individuals, family, groups or even nations. Using the example of seven animals, this presentation builds on essential attitudes and understandings that have proven effective in building not only successful relationships, but also how your relationship can become the highest expression of a sacred relationship, the Eagle Union, a union that is one of total service to all of creation. Though not a common relationship in times past, the necessity for Eagle Unions is becoming vital in today’s shifting world situation.
1. Turtle-Truth
Truth is the foundation of any good relationship. First, you must be truthful with yourself, and then with those you would be in relationship…right from the start. It is foolish to build on a false base that will only be found out in the future. Often we think we will present ourselves as one thing hoping that once they get to know us, the thing we misrepresent will not matter.
2. Beaver-Commitment
Picture in your mind a beaver. They are what one would call “single minded”. They will work day and night to build a dam. The damn provides for a multitude of natures children. If something should threaten the damn they will work none stop until it is repaired. So it is with a relationship. It is like the damn, and if the relationship is one called forth by the Devine, then we need to be committed to doing whatever is needed to build, maintain or repair it.
3. Porcupine-Loyalty
Porcupines are the image of loyalty in a relationship. They will stay by the side of their partner even after they die. They will morn the loss for days, much as the elephants of Africa have been known to do. Being loyal to someone no matter what their condition or circumstance is vital for a good relationship. How do you talk about your partner when they are not around?
4. Wolf-Humility
If you watch a wolf pack, you will see what true humility is. It is understanding not only who you are in the pack, but who you are not. The only way an extended family can function properly is if everyone fulfills their role in that family. Are you an alpha leader? Or are you an uncle, one who helps the alpha fulfill its roll?
5. Bear-Courage
There is no more apt example of courage than that of a mother black bear defending her cub. Even in the face of certain death from a male grizzly bear, the black bear will be so full of love inspired courage that the grizzly will back down even though in the physical realm it would easily kill the mother. A good relationship needs to be defended with this kind of courage in order to access the supernatural help needed for its full expression.
6. Gitchi Sabe-Strength
This name translates into “Great Friend” and refers to what is known as “Bigfoot”. This being is a very real part of our existence with many reports of interaction through out the centuries. Since you may not have any first hand exposure to the Great Friend, I will describe what has been told to me. Gitchi Sabe is the most powerful, physically as well as in other ways, creature in the woods. It is also one of the most gentle. It depicts for us the gentile but firm use of amazing power to protect and nurture a relationship.
7. Eagle-Service
When Golden Eagles mate, they mate for life. Not only this, but should one of them die, the other will not find a new mate. There is a type of wedding ceremony called the “Eagle wedding”. It is when a couple who have been married for some time decides to devote their relationship to the service of the people. In the ceremony, vows are taken that if one of the couple should pass over, the other will continue to serve the people instead of starting a new relationship. The entire focus of the Eagle marriage is to serve selflessly as a team. This kind of service is often only attempted after the children are grown and the couple has proven the strength and endurance of their relationship. It is the highest expression of a relationship to have Eagle medicine; it is to realize that the purpose of the relationship is to serve others.
http://www.jimtree.com/Sacred_masculinity.htmlhttp://www.nativevillage.org/Inspiration-/seven_philosophies_for_the_nativ.htm
Tye Kirk
The Seven Totems {Levels} of a strong relationship.
These lessons are based on the examples of seven participles represented in nature that provide a blueprint to building healthy relationships, be it between individuals, family, groups or even nations. Using the example of seven animals, this presentation builds on essential attitudes and understandings that have proven effective in building not only successful relationships, but also how your relationship can become the highest expression of a sacred relationship, the Eagle Union, a union that is one of total service to all of creation. Though not a common relationship in times past, the necessity for Eagle Unions is becoming vital in today’s shifting world situation.
1. Turtle-Truth
Truth is the foundation of any good relationship. First, you must be truthful with yourself, and then with those you would be in relationship…right from the start. It is foolish to build on a false base that will only be found out in the future. Often we think we will present ourselves as one thing hoping that once they get to know us, the thing we misrepresent will not matter.
2. Beaver-Commitment
Picture in your mind a beaver. They are what one would call “single minded”. They will work day and night to build a dam. The damn provides for a multitude of natures children. If something should threaten the damn they will work none stop until it is repaired. So it is with a relationship. It is like the damn, and if the relationship is one called forth by the Devine, then we need to be committed to doing whatever is needed to build, maintain or repair it.
3. Porcupine-Loyalty
Porcupines are the image of loyalty in a relationship. They will stay by the side of their partner even after they die. They will morn the loss for days, much as the elephants of Africa have been known to do. Being loyal to someone no matter what their condition or circumstance is vital for a good relationship. How do you talk about your partner when they are not around?
4. Wolf-Humility
If you watch a wolf pack, you will see what true humility is. It is understanding not only who you are in the pack, but who you are not. The only way an extended family can function properly is if everyone fulfills their role in that family. Are you an alpha leader? Or are you an uncle, one who helps the alpha fulfill its roll?
5. Bear-Courage
There is no more apt example of courage than that of a mother black bear defending her cub. Even in the face of certain death from a male grizzly bear, the black bear will be so full of love inspired courage that the grizzly will back down even though in the physical realm it would easily kill the mother. A good relationship needs to be defended with this kind of courage in order to access the supernatural help needed for its full expression.
6. Gitchi Sabe-Strength
This name translates into “Great Friend” and refers to what is known as “Bigfoot”. This being is a very real part of our existence with many reports of interaction through out the centuries. Since you may not have any first hand exposure to the Great Friend, I will describe what has been told to me. Gitchi Sabe is the most powerful, physically as well as in other ways, creature in the woods. It is also one of the most gentle. It depicts for us the gentile but firm use of amazing power to protect and nurture a relationship.
7. Eagle-Service
When Golden Eagles mate, they mate for life. Not only this, but should one of them die, the other will not find a new mate. There is a type of wedding ceremony called the “Eagle wedding”. It is when a couple who have been married for some time decides to devote their relationship to the service of the people. In the ceremony, vows are taken that if one of the couple should pass over, the other will continue to serve the people instead of starting a new relationship. The entire focus of the Eagle marriage is to serve selflessly as a team. This kind of service is often only attempted after the children are grown and the couple has proven the strength and endurance of their relationship. It is the highest expression of a relationship to have Eagle medicine; it is to realize that the purpose of the relationship is to serve others.
http://www.jimtree.com/Sacred_masculinity.htmlhttp://www.nativevillage.org/Inspiration-/seven_philosophies_for_the_nativ.htm
Tye Kirk
