Black Elk
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The wonderful Lakota holy man who is the voice in Black Elk Speaks is a spirit
many have felt a connection with. I have felt his presence for many years but
have kept it a secret. He is my dear friend and loving guide. I share his words
with you here to let you know that great beings such as he still watch our world
with care. My other intention in bringing him through is to let you know that
any being you feel drawn to, alive or “dead” , may indeed be a friend and guide
at your side. In fact, it is more likely so than not so!!!

I welcome all of you who are reading Cathy’s newsletter right now. My voice
is for all who walk this land, not just for the Native population, yet I speak
with the spirit of the native American. This great continent, America, was first
populated by us long ago. It made us who we are and our blood, our spirit,
lives still in the great prairies and the mountains, wherever you may go.

I and many others have watched and waited for the day when all peoples
would walk as brothers and sisters. All peoples have contributions to make.
Our contribution as native Americans is to remind people of the land, their
roots, so that people may respect themselves, each other and all of life. Those
who come to America are touched by our spirit whether they know it or not.
We are of the land, one with the land, and our spirit lives on. My message is
also one of love. I would speak to your heart and ask you to be true to
yourself, to walk a simple path of truth and love. Many are searching for
something but never finding it. They don’t even know what they are looking
for. It is the inner peace that comes from knowing who you are.

I am able to watch your world and see how it has changed since I lived my life
there. I can understand the great technological advances, but people don’t
know how to use them correctly because they don’t know who they are. They
have lost touch with respect for life. It grieves me to watch you all as you run
about during your day, never taking time to think about the life around you.
Life can be taken away so quickly and not noticed, but so much can be seen
and understood if one has the eyes to see. You do not need to follow our ways
to re-establish a connection with Mother Earth. Your own heart will tell you
what you need to do if you listen. Our ways came from long ago and reflect
our history. They are simply our ways to listen to the heart. It is not
important which ceremony or sacred thing you use to look within, but your
intention, your desire. Listen to your own spirit. It will show you your path.
~Black Elk