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I wanted to start this thread with a recent event, the closing ceremony of the Olympics this year. I thought it was appropriate and good that Vancouver introduced their future Olympics with Chief Jacob representing the Indigenous people in that area of Canada. I was delighted. I realize this does not have a relevancy to "Vision Quest". However, I didn't want to start a seperate thread just to make that statement.
Now on to "Vision Quest"
Intro {How I came across it}
I was interested in learning more about the culture and traditions of the Native Americans. I wanted to see a Wacipi when I planned to be in Wyoming during a road trip. I was looking for Wacipis in Wyoming and found several but they were in the summer. The trip would be from east to west so I wouldn't be in Wyoming till Setember. I found a Wacipi on the Rosebud Reservation, The Rosebud Sioux Wacipi, that I wanted to see because it was on a reservation. I thought I would be experiencing a cultural tradition of the past while experiencing their culture in the present.
The name "Rosebud" Reservation sounded familiar to me. I eventually remembered that the author of my favorite book {non fiction}, Betty Eadie, {quoting the author"
"was raised on the Rosebud Indian Reservation in South Dakota." She is author of the book "Embraced by the Light" that I've mentioned in some posts. She had an after death expereience and wrote about it. The Rosebud Wacipi would be before September so I started looking for what was happening in September.
In that search I found some history. In September 8,1851 there was a great assemblage of Plains indians for the great Indian Treaty Council along the banks of the North Platte river in Laramie Wyoming. The article said "At sunrise, the morning of September 8,1851, was the greatest assemblage of Plains Indians ever seen in one place." That would have been amazing to see. I thought it would be a nice idea to have a reunion some year.
So how did I fing "Vision Quest", you may wonder when I will be getting to it. Now.
While searching for some Indian related event in September, an article popped up that mentioned "Vision Quest". There wasn't a "Vision Quest" happening then but there was a mention and description.
The description of a "Vision Quest" that was given was "Seeking a vision, seeking for that part of their lives that we need but is missing and seeking for the meaning in life." The article was more of a call to the youth to join a "Vision Quest", encouraging Indian youth to seek a vision for their lives. I thought that was a good idea, a very good program, it may enable them to find within, the qualities, talents, abilities, etc they have, to advance their lives and to benefit society. They need to see their potential and realize it. They can share them with others so they can enjoy the benefit.
The article said "It begins with asking for illumination. In the process of seeking for truth, {the meaning of life} the youth learn to search for all people
{themselves included}, what they need that's missing, to care for their families, their village, their community and to care for the environment."
So, I'm guessing. that Vision Quest is getting a vision to improve your life and the lives of others. That gives a good purpose in life. The purpose is for betterment, to better self, better your life conditions or the conditions of other lives.
I want to add that the government of america should be providing better education on the reservations to help the youth help themselves. I was glad to see that Senator Kerry cared about the Indian needs. I reminded him of some bills in congress that were being discussed at that campaign time, that would provide for more teachers on reservations. Congress.Org is a place where you can look at the bills being discussed in congress. I will look and see if that is the correct address, is it isn't, I will provide the correct address.
By the way I LOVE the Indian chanting in "Return to Innoscence" by Enigma.
Very sensual but soulfull at the same time. Um, Marvelous! That's all I'll say here.
Quote from Chief Seattle
"Humankind has not woven the web of life. We are but one thread within it. Whatever we do to the web, we do to ourselves."
Please add here what your Vision Quest discovered if you have had a Vision Quest.
If you add, I will read. There's plenty of room to add here. Love, God is Love
Now on to "Vision Quest"
Intro {How I came across it}
I was interested in learning more about the culture and traditions of the Native Americans. I wanted to see a Wacipi when I planned to be in Wyoming during a road trip. I was looking for Wacipis in Wyoming and found several but they were in the summer. The trip would be from east to west so I wouldn't be in Wyoming till Setember. I found a Wacipi on the Rosebud Reservation, The Rosebud Sioux Wacipi, that I wanted to see because it was on a reservation. I thought I would be experiencing a cultural tradition of the past while experiencing their culture in the present.
The name "Rosebud" Reservation sounded familiar to me. I eventually remembered that the author of my favorite book {non fiction}, Betty Eadie, {quoting the author"
"was raised on the Rosebud Indian Reservation in South Dakota." She is author of the book "Embraced by the Light" that I've mentioned in some posts. She had an after death expereience and wrote about it. The Rosebud Wacipi would be before September so I started looking for what was happening in September.
In that search I found some history. In September 8,1851 there was a great assemblage of Plains indians for the great Indian Treaty Council along the banks of the North Platte river in Laramie Wyoming. The article said "At sunrise, the morning of September 8,1851, was the greatest assemblage of Plains Indians ever seen in one place." That would have been amazing to see. I thought it would be a nice idea to have a reunion some year.
So how did I fing "Vision Quest", you may wonder when I will be getting to it. Now.
While searching for some Indian related event in September, an article popped up that mentioned "Vision Quest". There wasn't a "Vision Quest" happening then but there was a mention and description.
The description of a "Vision Quest" that was given was "Seeking a vision, seeking for that part of their lives that we need but is missing and seeking for the meaning in life." The article was more of a call to the youth to join a "Vision Quest", encouraging Indian youth to seek a vision for their lives. I thought that was a good idea, a very good program, it may enable them to find within, the qualities, talents, abilities, etc they have, to advance their lives and to benefit society. They need to see their potential and realize it. They can share them with others so they can enjoy the benefit.
The article said "It begins with asking for illumination. In the process of seeking for truth, {the meaning of life} the youth learn to search for all people
{themselves included}, what they need that's missing, to care for their families, their village, their community and to care for the environment."
So, I'm guessing. that Vision Quest is getting a vision to improve your life and the lives of others. That gives a good purpose in life. The purpose is for betterment, to better self, better your life conditions or the conditions of other lives.
I want to add that the government of america should be providing better education on the reservations to help the youth help themselves. I was glad to see that Senator Kerry cared about the Indian needs. I reminded him of some bills in congress that were being discussed at that campaign time, that would provide for more teachers on reservations. Congress.Org is a place where you can look at the bills being discussed in congress. I will look and see if that is the correct address, is it isn't, I will provide the correct address.
By the way I LOVE the Indian chanting in "Return to Innoscence" by Enigma.
Very sensual but soulfull at the same time. Um, Marvelous! That's all I'll say here.
Quote from Chief Seattle
"Humankind has not woven the web of life. We are but one thread within it. Whatever we do to the web, we do to ourselves."
Please add here what your Vision Quest discovered if you have had a Vision Quest.
If you add, I will read. There's plenty of room to add here. Love, God is Love
