According to many Native American prophecies,
we are now in the "Age of the Sacred Pipe". These Pipes
are appearing around the world to assist us in the times of transition
we face, both personally and as a planet. Long ago it has been
said that the day would come when the Pipes would be in every
part of the world forming a "web" of inter-connecting
influence for the benefit of all of creation. We are seeing this
come true more and more every day. In this ancient prophecy it
is said that the time would come, after seven generations of subjugation
by a giant white serpent from across the great eastern waters,
when the children from all four directions would come to the Elders
of the Native Americans to learn the ways of harmony. In this
time the voice of the Native people would rise to be heard again,
after a time of silence. This prophecy was to mark the time of
the birth of a new world. This is to be the age/world of |
This is one of the “official” commemorative
pins from the 2002 world Olympics
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| interdependence and lasting peace.
We have seen the beginning of the fulfillment of this prophesy
over the last few decades here on Turtle Island (North America)
with the increase of young people of all four colors of humankind
finding peace and purpose through walking in our ways. It is through
the Pipe that the Great Mystery has made available a way to restore
harmony to all things. Pipes play an integral part in ushering
in of this age of interdependence of all creation. This is why
they are being dispersed throughout the world, their energies
and effect interlacing like a giant spider web covering the planet.
The way of the Pipe is not for everyone,
but for those who are called into this sacred relationship, there
is nothing more powerful in this dimension for accessing the Divine.
However, using the Sacred Pipe without knowing its power or purpose
is like obtaining a weapon but not understanding what it is capable
of, especially if misused. Improper care or use of such a powerful
sacred object can be as disastrous as it can be beneficial. Trying
to access the medicine of the Pipe without proper understanding
can be as dangerous as playing with a loaded gun. Someone usually
gets hurt, often a loved one.
Adam, an Anishinabie elder, sharing the
way of the Pipe with
Tim, a young Cherokee who lives in Austria
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