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Welcome back to another illuminating episode of "The Wisdom Path of the Jaguar & the Deer." In this episode, Angell Deer and Marita One Who Catches Lightning delve into "Permissions, Agreements & Protocols."

Learn the importance of obtaining permissions, honoring agreements, and following protocols in spiritual practices, particularly within indigenous traditions, to ensure respect, safety, and genuine connection.

Main Topics Explored:

Introduction to Permissions, Agreements & Protocols: Understanding the foundational importance of permissions, agreements, and protocols in spiritual and ceremonial contexts. The necessity of long-term relationships and respect for teachers, elders, and lineages.

Examples and Personal Stories: Angell Deer shares personal experiences of gaining permissions and respecting agreements with his teachers. The pitfalls of copying teachings out of context and the consequences of lacking genuine connection and reciprocity.

The Role of Elders and Teachers: The critical role of elders and teachers in validating and granting permissions for conducting ceremonies and sharing teachings. The responsibilities towards ancestors and the integrity of ancient wisdom.

The Danger of Artificial Teachings: The parallels between artificial intelligence and artificial wisdom in spiritual contexts. The harmful impacts of taking teachings without proper understanding, relation, and permission.

Cultural Respect and Authenticity: The importance of respecting cultural traditions and avoiding the commodification of spiritual practices. Recognizing and correcting the modern tendency to customize and appropriate indigenous knowledge.

Practical Steps for Honoring Protocols: How to approach permissions and agreements with humility and respect. The importance of continually giving back to the land, teachers, and the communities from which teachings are drawn.

Embark on this critical conversation to understand the importance of permissions, agreements, and protocols in maintaining the integrity and safety of spiritual practices.

Perfect for spiritual seekers, practitioners, and anyone interested in honoring ancestral and indigenous wisdom. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode with others committed to respectful spiritual journeys.

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In this episode, Angell Deer and Marita One Who Catches Lightning delve into "Decentering Humans: Embracing Interconnected Wisdom."

Explore how to integrate the wisdom of non-human beings into our spiritual practices and learn the importance of humility, interconnectedness, and collective responsibility.

Main Topics Explored:

Introduction to Decentering Humans:

The ingrained tendency to center humans in our worldview and the importance of shifting this perspective.

Understanding the indigenous approach to seeing humans as one part of a larger, interconnected web of life.

True Humility:

The definition of true humility as "I am no greater or lesser than any being."

How true humility helps in creating a reciprocal relationship with non-human beings.

The Role of Silence and Deep Listening:

The importance of silence in indigenous circles to create space for non-human voices.

Techniques for practicing deep listening to understand and integrate the wisdom of ancestors, land, animals, and other non-human entities.

Seeking Non-Human Wisdom:

Learning from teachers who have decentered humans and integrated the wisdom of the non-human world.

The ancestral knowledge passed down through rituals, ceremonies, and deep connections to the land and cosmos.

Healing Beyond the Human-Centric View:

The impact of decentering human narratives on personal and collective healing.

Recognizing that true healing encompasses the land, waters, fire, and our relationship with all beings.

Challenges and Opportunities:

Overcoming the cultural habit of human centrism and opening up to alternative realities.

Practical steps for engaging in reciprocal relationships with non-human beings and recognizing their wisdom.

Embark on this enlightening journey to shift your perspective from human-centered to a more holistic and interconnected worldview.

Perfect for spiritual seekers, environmental enthusiasts, and anyone interested in integrating non-human wisdom into their spiritual practices.

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Welcome back to another insightful episode of "The Wisdom Path of the Jaguar & the Deer." In this episode, Angell Deer and Marita One Who Catches Lightning explore "The Sacred Relationship with Cedar Trees: Wisdom & Practices."

Discover the profound connection between cedar trees, ancestral wisdom, and how to integrate this sacred plant into your spiritual practices.

Main Topics Explored:

Introduction to Cedar Trees: The historical significance of cedar trees in North America and their role in colonization. Angell Deer's personal experiences with replanting and nurturing cedar trees on his land.

Cedar in Ancestral and Ceremonial Practices: Cedar's role in the Andean cosmology and its importance in connecting to ancestors and the direction of the north. How cedar is used in fire ceremonies to enhance prayers and create a sacred space.

Modern Uses and Symbolism of Cedar: The preservation qualities of cedar wood and its uses in modern society. Understanding cedar's role in preserving life, fostering community, and providing perspective.

Cedar's Message of Preservation and Community: The wisdom of cedar in maintaining the ecosystem and fostering interconnections among life forms. The importance of recognizing and honoring cedar’s perspective and role within the plant kingdom.

Practical Ways to Honor Cedar: Planting and nurturing cedar trees as a way to give back and honor sacred reciprocity. Supporting sanctuaries and conservation efforts for cedar forests on the east coast.

Integrating Cedar into Spiritual Practice: Building a relationship with cedar and other sacred plants by growing them or supporting their preservation. Approaching cedar and other plant beings with respect and recognition of their interconnectedness in the ecosystem.

Embark on this journey to deepen your understanding and connection with cedar trees, integrating their wisdom into your spiritual practices. Perfect for spiritual seekers, nature enthusiasts, and anyone interested in honoring ancestral and plant wisdom.

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