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Tuesday October 30, 2001
Morning:
Tom talked about what caretaking is and isn't. He covered the
following points:
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For Stalking Wolf, in general, "caretaker" was
synonymous with "healer".
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He saw three elements to it: caretaker, healer, guardian.
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The classic approach of our society is to apply a "bandaid"
to problems.
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Journaling is an important tool in caretaking.
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We can do things NOT better, but FASTER than Nature, thereby
avoiding a lot of pain and suffering on the part of Nature.
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In caretaking, 90% of the tools that we use are spiritual
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The physical aspect of caretaking is nevertheless of utmost
importance. Study as much as you can.
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Surrender is important as well. Only then will you know what
the Earth/Nature wants you to do.
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"Tree preaching"
The class was then sent outdoors. Each person was to select a
personal "sacred caretaking area" for use during the week.
Then each person was to go off alone, separate from their
"sacred caretaking area", and draw a detailed map of it.
Afternoon:
Tom discussed the "Sacred Question":
Necessary to the exploration of the "sacred question"
in every case are the following:
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awareness
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observation
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research
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experimentation
Tom then sent the class back out to their "sacred
caretaking areas" to complete the map started in the morning.
Later in the afternoon Tom taught a meditation that can be used
to "ask" the Earth/Nature what needs to be done. People then went back
to their "sacred caretaking area" to practice this meditation.
Evening:
Students went back to their "sacred caretaking areas"
and explored the non-physical aspects of the area, paying attention to the
feelings and emotions that come. These give an idea of the health or
sickness of the area. |
