CoyoteMagic
RIP ?-2014
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Coyote can get you coming in going that's why the first nations people hold him in such high esteem. Coyote can be seen as the clown or the king depending on the situation. Heyoka teaches you to learn to laugh at your mistakes and not to take life so seriously. Listen the the little child in each of you. Children just accept things just as they are. They don't question the whys and what for's.
I'd like to share one of my stories. I right these whenever Spirit leads me to. I watched as this unfolded in front of me at a PowWow.
The Night Heyoka Danced
They danced that day under the scorching summer sun, each with his own purpose for the dance that he danced. Around and around, circling to he rhythmic beat of the drum. Searching for understanding of the mysteries of life. Yet the harder they danced the greater distance they felt between themselves and that which they sought. Frustration building with the heat of the day, they tried without success to connect with the Spirit of Creator. The day grew long and tempers grew short, as anger bubbled just out of sight like molten lava reading to explode. This was not why they had come so far. They came to seek the rapture within Creators arms as voices sung praise to the heavens. Not to be left as parched as the earth on which they stepped.
As the sun slipped into the night, it became clear who would help him bring a great lesson to all. To those who danced, to those who stood by, to those who knew which path to walk, and to those who stumbled upon every step, he was there to show them all lessons that they all must learn.
None had expected to see him, he appeared out of the darkness to everyone's surprise. Wearing not much more than rags, he danced. Dancing with great abandon, allowing the beat of the sacred drum to resonate through his soul. It mattered not who saw his wild steps, nor his rags. What mattered was the purpose for which he danced. Heyoka danced for Creator and for all mankind. He danced to bring joy to the hearts of children. To be the joke so others may lift their head high. He danced to show that one was no better than the other. The coyote, the trickster among men, Heyoka, had many lessons to teach them all.
Some turned away in distaste for what they saw before them. How could this one dance like this?! How dare he show such dishonor to these noble dancers?! For these were blind to what blessing had been placed within their sacred circle, but soon they would know if they dared to open their cold hearts.
It started on a whispered breath, barely reaching the ear. Slowly building so that all could hear. The Children!! The Children!! The children voices rang through the clear night air. They lifted up their voices in honor of one makes them laugh. Reminding all that chose to hear that this life, so precious, is too short to waste on things not of importance. Too short not too take time to laugh. To remind them to seek Creator through the little child that lived within them all.
Heyoka turned to the Headman and bowed a simple bow. As silently as he had come, he vanished into the night, leaving behind his message for all who chose to hear.
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Earlier that evening I was off to find something to eat (dancing makes me hungry, lol) and a Grandmother (elder) approached me. I didn't know this woman nor have I seen her since. She told me that I needed to stop playing around and walk the walk I was suppose to. (really werid. Like everybody disappeared and she and I were the only 2 there) "You are the Coyote's Magic! Use your gifts!" She turned and walked into the crowd.
ETA: Please do use the siggy!
Coyote can get you coming in going that's why the first nations people hold him in such high esteem. Coyote can be seen as the clown or the king depending on the situation. Heyoka teaches you to learn to laugh at your mistakes and not to take life so seriously. Listen the the little child in each of you. Children just accept things just as they are. They don't question the whys and what for's.
I'd like to share one of my stories. I right these whenever Spirit leads me to. I watched as this unfolded in front of me at a PowWow.
The Night Heyoka Danced
They danced that day under the scorching summer sun, each with his own purpose for the dance that he danced. Around and around, circling to he rhythmic beat of the drum. Searching for understanding of the mysteries of life. Yet the harder they danced the greater distance they felt between themselves and that which they sought. Frustration building with the heat of the day, they tried without success to connect with the Spirit of Creator. The day grew long and tempers grew short, as anger bubbled just out of sight like molten lava reading to explode. This was not why they had come so far. They came to seek the rapture within Creators arms as voices sung praise to the heavens. Not to be left as parched as the earth on which they stepped.
As the sun slipped into the night, it became clear who would help him bring a great lesson to all. To those who danced, to those who stood by, to those who knew which path to walk, and to those who stumbled upon every step, he was there to show them all lessons that they all must learn.
None had expected to see him, he appeared out of the darkness to everyone's surprise. Wearing not much more than rags, he danced. Dancing with great abandon, allowing the beat of the sacred drum to resonate through his soul. It mattered not who saw his wild steps, nor his rags. What mattered was the purpose for which he danced. Heyoka danced for Creator and for all mankind. He danced to bring joy to the hearts of children. To be the joke so others may lift their head high. He danced to show that one was no better than the other. The coyote, the trickster among men, Heyoka, had many lessons to teach them all.
Some turned away in distaste for what they saw before them. How could this one dance like this?! How dare he show such dishonor to these noble dancers?! For these were blind to what blessing had been placed within their sacred circle, but soon they would know if they dared to open their cold hearts.
It started on a whispered breath, barely reaching the ear. Slowly building so that all could hear. The Children!! The Children!! The children voices rang through the clear night air. They lifted up their voices in honor of one makes them laugh. Reminding all that chose to hear that this life, so precious, is too short to waste on things not of importance. Too short not too take time to laugh. To remind them to seek Creator through the little child that lived within them all.
Heyoka turned to the Headman and bowed a simple bow. As silently as he had come, he vanished into the night, leaving behind his message for all who chose to hear.
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Earlier that evening I was off to find something to eat (dancing makes me hungry, lol) and a Grandmother (elder) approached me. I didn't know this woman nor have I seen her since. She told me that I needed to stop playing around and walk the walk I was suppose to. (really werid. Like everybody disappeared and she and I were the only 2 there) "You are the Coyote's Magic! Use your gifts!" She turned and walked into the crowd.
ETA: Please do use the siggy!
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