Four Great Lessons of 2008
We’re always learning and that is the joy of it!

4. Spirit is in charge of continuity

The guidance and foundation of Native American traditions continue to open the Prayer Vigil with a Sacred Pipe ceremony, a path of all hearts’ oneness. That spiritual path of unity walks on this Earth in many forms and one of its expressions is caring for future generations.

At the 2008 Vigil the next generation of Prayer Vigil leaders began to identify themselves— those who are willing to be part of creating and holding the container for harmony with ourselves, with each other, and with nature. The Prayer Vigil Organizing Committee has now, 16 years later, transitioned into elders themselves. It is time for those who are committed to the Vigil, as it has been and will become, to take over. It is with gratitude that those who wish to retire embrace mentoring those who want to follow. Thank you to those who choose to provide continuity during the next cycle of the Prayer Vigil.

Thus, in 2008 we experienced a balance and blend among familiar and new experiences. It is a joy to see and hear the voices of the folks who have participated in previous Prayer Vigils for the Earth. The Vigil feels like an annual reunion of friends with a spiritual focus on harmony with the Earth and harmony with each other. The new people we met and the new expressions of prayer and ceremony were inspiring as was the high level of cooperation and coordination amongst volunteers. Sweet, uplifting, and the drumming was sublime.

Join us next to the Washington Monument, Oct, 10 & 11, 2009. We look forward to seeing everyone – old friends and new friends!

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