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IMG_Indian Mandala by ~liz

This past week Erie has
encouraged us to face our fears and to choose instead to live God's Love. Our
present experience in health care is one of tremendous change. We are called to
do more with less and to respond creatively to the needs of our communities. I
hope this reflection will hold meaning for you as we push away from the
familiar shore to risk the sacred journey. 

We are the Ones We've Been
Waiting For

by Hopi Elders

  You have been
telling people that this is the Eleventh Hour, now you must go back and tell
the people that this is the Hour. And there are things to be considered…

Where are you living?
What are you doing?
What are your relationships?
Are you in right relation?
Where is your water?

Know your garden.
It is time to speak your truth.
Create your community.
Be good to each other.
And do not look outside yourself for your leader.

Then he clasped his hands together, smiled, and said, “This could
be a good time! There is a river flowing now very fast. It is so great and
swift that there are those who will be afraid. They will try to hold on to the
shore. They will feel they are being torn apart and will suffer greatly. Know
the river has its destination. The elders say we must let go of the shore, push
off into the middle of the river, keep our eyes open, and our heads above the water.

And I say, see who is in there with you and celebrate. At this time
in history, we are to take nothing personally, least of all ourselves. For the
moment that we do, our spiritual growth and journey come to a halt.

The time of the one wolf is over. Gather yourselves! Banish the
word ’struggle’ from your attitude and your vocabulary. All that we do now must
be done in a sacred manner and in celebration.

We are the ones we’ve been waiting for.

–Hopi Elders' Prophecy

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5 responses to “Days 249-250 We are the Ones We’ve Been Waiting For”

  1. Woody Weseeel Avatar
    Woody Weseeel

    Well done Liz.

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  2. Maureen McDermott rsj Avatar
    Maureen McDermott rsj

    So contemplative, Liz! Your mandala draws me into the centre, to be still, to be silent, to be. Thank you. Thanks also for Hopi Elder’s prophecy – wow, that voice, like your mandala takes me into stillness, depth, silence, Life. May we have the courage to live out the prophecy.

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  3. Marily Avatar

    Keeping ourselves in the boundaries of love, will always be acceptable. As we have kept ourselves aware of this universal law, we walk in integrity, following through on something we believe in and have promised. In this way we honor God and keep our steps in the right direction. As we see more trouble is nearing in the signs of times, we pray for the Holy Spirit’s wisdom to guide us, and keep our personal conviction to stay in tune and sow godly principle of harmony and unity today and continue to live radical love, for now might be is the only time.
    Thank you for the beautiful Mandala. At the center we keep our focus on His guiding light bringing us close and in His Sacred heart now and forever.

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  4. Marilyn Donan, CWOCN, BSN Avatar
    Marilyn Donan, CWOCN, BSN

    Deal Liz, thanks for the inspirational poem. What resonates w/ me is “Do not look outside yourself for a leader.” How many times in my life have I followed someone whom I thought was wiser or stronger than I was. And how wrong I was.
    And, reading further, the poem talks about “holding on to the banks.” I’ve held onto relationships, jobs, situations that were very detrimental because it was just easier. The older I get, I realize life is about knowing when to hold on and when to let go. As hard as it is, letting go is usually for the best because something deep is telling you to do so.
    Keep up the thought provoking posts.

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  5. Victoria Facey Avatar
    Victoria Facey

    Liz, what a beautiful way to return to find your center; and another masterful mandala to add to your portfolio, too. The patterns also fit in with the tribal theme and the Hopi Indian video was also refreshing…

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