"If one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams,
and endeavors to live the life which he has imagined,
he will meet with a success unexpected in common hours..."
- Henry David Thoreau

NOWIZA'YE - ANCESTORS
The Ancestors could visualize thru Spirit Guides materializing out of thin air and appearing to float before their eyes. This is the rite of the Ancestors called "remembrance." To develop a deep identification with one's Spirit Guide - a representation of a Higher Self aspect - one must eventually fuse one's qualities of thought, speech, and action with those of the Spirit Guide. The Ancestors were said to be able to transform their physical expression into that of the Guide's, and, through the powers of energetic connection, to actually be able to see through the vision of the Guide. This is a talent that the Two Legged Children of the Four Directions began to embrace in the Medicine Sing of Masiwistwa, the 2nd Dragon Initiation in the Time of No Time.

The energetic mood of the Ancestors at this moment is embodied in the maturing vision of these children... you. The energies that course through the Changing Mother's magnetic lines, empowers your awareness to generate the vision of Taanaashkaada - the great Coming Together - the Apache name for the 5th World of Peace. This is the subtle energy of the Winds of Change... your sacred breath. The Clan Mothers of earth traditions sing.

The Ancestors know your journey to be one and the same with their own path through life. For them, there was no separation of self and All That Is; you are sacred, only you are just beginning to realize your innate self. It is through this respective evolution, in which your altar is the Human Heart, that the Ancestors were able to realize their effortless unity with All Our Relations and All That Is. Through such world rites of transformation, a new world paradigm is born as you realize your own sacred identity... your Higher Self. Now is the intent of Becoming.

At the center of your present day life sits the power of the future. Spiritual expression becomes of equal importance to living. Here, a wide variety of experiences begin. An extensive, overwhelming calmness comes with self-realization. This is the center of energy as you conduct your life in search of reason, and truth, the memory. Here, too, the Ancestors celebrate.

BIKE'E DIYI - STALKING POWER
We humans can, and do, communicate on a spiritual level. We can listen to each others' messages, and Spirit provides guidance when we ask. In the ancient times this communication was well known. Now, we remember. Although our ritual of bike'e-diyi - stalking power - and haquini - claiming power - appears to be advancing slowly, it is quite the opposite, as can be seen with internal wisdom.

Accessing the power and protection being offered is only an intention away. Simply state your intention to be all that you can be, and ask your ancestors to stand beside you in this task. Then believe it is so and proceed in your life as such.

Ask the Sacred Parent and they will give you a sign, a physical knowing. The connection that has always been, is coming to be known by you. Exercise this connection. Self discipline with this guarantees everything you ever dreamed, and more.

We are relevant as One, as one individual joined with many other Ones, in a combined voice of One. We come together, as the Ancients have prophesied. There is much to do and it's all happening NOW. Time can work for us or against us, and this is a truth we must face. It doesn't matter what we look like. We carry but One Heart.

We can be very much at peace. Now, in our mind's eye, we can realize a reality where every One feels safe and protected. The reality of peace and tranquility can manifest NOW. We do this, you and I - and All Our Relations - claim the lineage of Now...

3RD PENSEH - SHARING ANCESTRAL WAYS

PINU'U - I AM I
In remembering the truth of who we are, we are confronted with challenges and sabotage. Suddenly there is a shift of consciousness, as if we woke up one morning and the past reality was nothing but a dream. This shift comes so unexpectedly that we assume our new sense of knowing to be a fleeting reality. Gradually, it becomes clear that the sensation might actually be here to stay. But we try several more explanations to try to decrease the power behind the realization. It takes awhile before we can trust ourselves; Pinu'u... I am I... we've always returned in the circle. Now is the return of ourselves, and I am All My Relations.

In relation to earth prophecies, this is the time when co-creative humans bring peace and security to world reality through their conscious activity in living responsibly: A Creator said, "Split me in four. When the signs of prophecy are revealed, Children of the Four Directions, come together... make me whole once more."

This is the time, when those once hesitant or uncertain, come of their own accord. We hold the intention. Relationships are formed and firmly established according to Sacred Law. Experience strengthens reality... Taanaaskaada... the great Coming Together.

We find sincerity and all voices can be heard. We pause and smile upon the reunion of family. We know we've created a difference. Watching each one's actualized dreams inspires us even more.

We move forward, seeing the example of others like ourselves. We recognize the harmony of time, mapping future history with projections of the united mind. This brings peace, because we affirm all life.

Be powerful and compassionate, and strong enough to be who you truly are. Have confidence. If you are acting responsibly, there is no need for fear.

© Maria Yraceburu, 2006

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Maria Yraceburu is the founder of EarthWisdom, a non profit 501 (c) 3 spiritual community, and its link prosperity community partner, FollowingAncestors®. She is the author of Prayers and Meditations of the Quero Apache (Bear & Co., 2004), and Legends and Prophecies of the Quero Apache (Bear & Co., 2004). Described by Joe Montana in Mystic Pop as "one of Native America's newest evolutionists and storytellers, a woman with a passionate drive always searching for ways to help humanity heal." Maria, a 13th generation Quero Apache diiyin - HolyOne - has spent more than 40 years as a teacher, healer, priest, sacred sites guide, speaker and consultant.

Maria follows in the steps of her grandfather, great grandmother, and those before in assisting individuals in their search for sacred purpose, teaching an earth tradition that provides empowerment, encouragement, and remembrance. She is the recipient of numerous awards for her community work. During her spiritual initiations, she spent a lifetime following her grandfather Ten Bears around the White Mountains of Arizona, joined Matthew King of the Lakota in the way of White Buffalo Calf Woman, and worked extensively with Rolling Thunder and other indigenous teachers. Her work is supported by a multitude of world renowned teachers and healers, a list of which can be found on our web page, along with many upcoming events. http://www.followingancestors.net.