Cherokee Star
In honor of the anniversary of my ancestors, The Cherokee (Tsalagi) – I wish to share a part of myself with all who have joined The Beginning of a new Trail...
The Spirit of the Native Indian group has honored us all on this day and for this I am grateful.
The photograph is part of an old quilt with the Cherokee Seven -pointed star which represents the seven clans; I am of the Bird Clan, our color is purple and our wood is Maple; the Owl represents my name “WindOwl”, this particular Owl is a barn owl that I rescued several years ago from being shot, then run over – I learned much from this raptor while we spent 9 months together, before his release.
Cherokee Prayer
Oh Great Spirit,
grant that I never find fault with my neighbor
until I have walked the trail of life in his moccasins.
DOHIYI to ALL who have joined in this remembrance…
Coppertrees
Sophie
jan landers
Romo
Amazing heARTworks…
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DanaMS
Salute… the pack!
Be well Tammy and all you love..
tkrosevear replied
Thank you Dana ;)
Salute the Pack and REMEMBER!!!!
tkrosevear
Thank you to Joyce Dickens
dawndavies
wonderful heART, dawnx
tkrosevear replied
you are awesome dawn…Dohiyi to you and laura!!!
Judi Taylor
I just lost a really long comment … I will come back later tonight when work is done, after dr. appt and voting .. whew! Could be quite late .. but I want to thank you for these wonderful remembrances …
I will come back a do it properly.
Wanishi,
Singing Moon Star
tkrosevear replied
A most beautiful and telling name Judi…can’t wait to see you again ;)
coppertrees
Good day Sister, the star that always shines. I am of the wolves born in the snow, I remember and honor.
tkrosevear replied
Stay strong sister, from a twinkle we will soon be a beam of light to light up the world… Dohiyi
Christopher Bi...
I hope you find much strength through this work TK, its had quite an impact..christopher xx
tkrosevear replied
yes, Christopher with helpers like you – I do find strength xoxoxoxox
Joyce Dickens,...
........until I have walked the trail of life in his moccasins Brilliant!
tkrosevear replied
Joyce, you make my heart and soul sing…Dohiyi
WayoftheWarrior
SALUTE>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>thep
tkrosevear replied
DOHIYI Brother…Salute the PACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
cherylc1
gorgeous!!!
tkrosevear replied
thank you and peace cheryl ;) xoxox
Romo
We are all one….Shine on Sister:)
tkrosevear replied
Indeed and couldn’t do it without you…DOHIYI ;) xoxoxox
ToastedGhost
I salute you
Crazy when you think we strip what is real
and replace it with the artificial
I felt a strong force grow inside me today I must nurture it
tkrosevear replied
you have been with me strongly today TG, so glad you are here with me now ;)
justjen
This is wonderful…....xx
tkrosevear replied
thank you jen, it has been quite a day ;)
Alison Pearce
Beautiful TK!!
tkrosevear replied
thank you my Tsalagi sister across the sea ;)
Alison Pearce
How do you pronounce Tsalagi?
tkrosevear replied
Zah la gee or Sa lag gi in Eastern Giduwa dialect or ja la gee in the western dialect OR
A-ni-yv-wi-ya pronounced ah knee yuh wee yaw for “Principal People”
ToastedGhost
Is that not strange?
John an old friend of mine
He has Parkinsons and is in his 80’s
but he rides a motor bike and dances on stage with others of his age
He believes in automatic dancing
I have tried it and it is good for the soul
Well I was dancing in the Kitchen and I felt my hands glow
a connection with this thing we call the universe like never before
Amazing!
tkrosevear replied
OK, too weird – this connection is awesome…I was dancing in my kitchen with my 2 cats to ground a little this morning, been blowing up lightbulbs (lol)...keep glowing my friend, it’s certainly getting interesting ;)
Judi Taylor
Ah, the name … THAT is an amazing story in itself!!! But another day perhaps….
Thank you for sharing who you are. It is with great honor that I say to you Wanishi!
My ancestry is difficult to trace but the Lenape people also were forced to leave and relocate in Oklahoma. Many who resisted fled north to Maine and Canada where there is still a strong group of Lenapes.
As for me, since I cannot completely trace my roots I have learned from others what my heart must have already known. I apprenticed for three years with a Cherokee medicine woman who lived and studied under Sun Bear. She talks with him still though he has “dropped his robes”. I learned many of the old ways from her but she taught many different ways. The pipe ceremony she taught is Lakota and the sweat lodge in the Paitue tradition. So you can see there was a mix of many native tribes … a rainbow tribe for sure!
So I thank you for keeping the memory of those who did not make it to their earthy destination and celebrate those brave souls who kept their customs and traditions alive for others to follow.
My heart knows where it belongs though I will never be able to prove who I truly am. But to you who can I want to say … never forget who you are and hold firm to your beliefs. May you always find peace within your world. And let us never forget that we are all ONE world.
You can leave your mocassins at my door anytime. :)
Singing Moon Star
tkrosevear replied
As most of us KNOW it deeply within, that should suffice…I now live in SunBear country, where the river called me home 2 years ago. We are all one and I consider you family – you can also leave your moccasins at my door anytime dear sister Singing Moon Star – DOHIYI
Rosalie Scanlon
Excellent work Tammy
tkrosevear replied
thank you so much Rosalie ;)
TeriLee
Touching and beautiful….very nice work Tammy!! :) xo
tkrosevear replied
Thank you and DOHIYI to you TeriLee, you just lit up my night ;) xoxox
nkbellani
Salute, Namaste, Wonderful…......
tkrosevear replied
thank you so much Kumar – NAMASTE’ and DOHIYI (peace) my friend ;)
shanemcgowan
ah begorra ,your a breath of fresh air sweet lady ;-))
tkrosevear replied
thank you shane, so very nice to meet you ;)
linaji
TK.. you are super!! Love this share and YOU!!
tkrosevear replied
thanks linaji – love you too ;)
valzart
O FANTASTIC sweetheART ;} hugglez inst fav
tkrosevear replied
hugglez to you Val ;) xoxox
Dawnsky2
sorry i have not commented earlier tk,,i have been off most of the day,,
this is beautiful,,i am still feeling the effects of yesterdays sadness,,thank you so much for your kind mention,,i am also very grateful :) x
tkrosevear replied
laura, no worries – the sadness was balanced with the hope of a new beginning with US election results…xoxox
mwmclaren
The other thing about the 4th of Nov…first date on Nov 4th, 1990!! Hmmmmmmmmm…Love you, this work just keeps growing. mwm
tkrosevear replied
ooohhh, that is interesting M…love you too ;)
Dawnsky2
Congratulations….your work is still…
tkrosevear replied
Your love and support acknowledging our history is deeply appreciated Laura – DOHIYI
dawndavies
many congrats on your feature,dawnxx
tkrosevear replied
dawn, you make my heart and soul sing – DOHIYI