In the Indigenous tradition I have practised over the years—celebrating unity with the forces and spirits of nature, places, and the elements—the cyclical rituals of the equinoxes and solstices are performed on the nearest New Moon or Full Moon. In this way, the celestial body closest to Earth also helps to support and amplify our prayers.
This year, the full moon falls on Monday. To make it easier for the community to participate, we will perform our rites this weekend. You will, therefore, receive my weekly article this Friday.
The Great Spirit, the Great Mystery, Allah, Yahweh, Buddha-mind, Ateshnahena, Gitche Manito, God — in every people of the world there is this concept, reality, belief and/or dogma.
Love, peace and joy emanate from the heart. Each of us aspires to a daily life filled with these feelings. They are not always there. It is important to understand why, in order to allow these feelings to take an ever-greater place, not only in our lives, but also in the world around us.