Reflections of the Spirit
Prayer Reflections
December 28, 2004

Wakan Tanka, the Mighty, the Infinite, the Intimate. You were my heart beat before birth, and my first breath of air . You are creator of the universe and you connect each being that has existence because each being has life as part of your life.

My prayer to you is thanksgiving – because that reveals my relationship to all beings; Mitakye Oyasin
My prayer to you is petition – because that reveals my relationship to all beings; Mitakye Oyasin
My prayer to you is silence – because that reveals my relationship to all beings; Mitakye Oyasin
My prayer to you is dance – because that reveals my relationship to all beings; Mitakye Oyasin

When I know my relationships I know you my Creator and I know myself, and that is the only way I can know you and the only way I can know myself.

I can think of myself, when I die, and make the journey to the other side, and stand before you – but as I am now, I stand side by side with all of your creation and I am already standing before you!. You have already given me “ heaven”. I have already walked the journey to the other side even if that journey is only in part and still to be completed.

Wakan Tanka you do not ask me to wait for death to know this – Wakan Tanka, you just ask me to stand in awe and wonder as I already share in this life, and to know this even as my feet walk the paths of the Sacred Circle.

Candesna Cun Wakan Oksina

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