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WIGWAM, A PRESCRIPTION FOR GOOD HEALTH AND AN ETERNAL BLOSSOM
I was racing at the
speed of sound. Life had me by the bootstraps and was pulling in many
directions. I wasn"t sleeping well, was drinking too much, was
a bit too greedy and I couldn't see the forest for the trees, so to
speak.
It was a typical
Phoenician summer day, about 110 degrees. I was heading to a business
conference in Sedona. It was supposed to be a relax after business,
if you have time couple a days.
Along the way I
saw a roadside stand selling Indian Jewelry and 'what-nots' Don't know
why but I stopped.
I thought to myself,
they must be shooting a movie and she is playing the part of the beautiful
Indian Princess
"Hi," she
said, "may I help you" "Just looking, I think."
I said. "A present for your wife or girlfriend?" she asked
"No, for me, I thought a bracelet or ring might make me feel better".
I said. "Are you sick" she asked. "No, just out of sorts
and stressed out. What's your name?" I asked. "Aiyana, what's
yours?" she asked "Tommy B." I said "Well Tommy
B. do you have some time?, I can show you some things that might help."
"No, I have a business meeting in Sadona for a couple a days, but
I could stop on the back through." I said. The meeting was boring
and I couldn't keep my mind off Aiyana.
"Hi Aiyana"
"Hi Tommy, are you still interested?," she asked "Way
beyond interested, I'm captured, I mean captivated." I said
We spent the day
at Aiyana's secret spot. She drew the following in the sand and explained.
Wood>Fire>Earth>Metal>Water>Wood
"The system
is a perfect circle when we have harmony.
Wood births fire, making ashes and feeds the earth. The earth births
metal in its depths. Heated metal creates steam and under the effects
of cold air becomes Water again and nourishes the wood. And so Tommy,
the harmony of the Earth's Elements determines the destiny of each person
on an astral plane." "We are not strangers Tommy, our souls
have walked together many times. We have come together this time that
I might share some secrets and recipes to get your body healthy and
your mind focused, so you can enjoy a happy productive life, and share
this knowledge with others along your journey."
As Aiyana prepared
my food medicine she explained. "What we put in our bodies determines
our health and well being. Food, herbs and spices are medicine. They
can heal or cause pain and suffering. As you nourish your body with
this ancient recipe, be positive and believe in its healing power. She
said her family- tribe used these recipes for many years and there was
little if any sickness in her village....
"For every
sickness we know, God causes an herb to grow"
She also said that
just as the body needs healing food, the mind must also receive special
attention and you should spend time with yourself each day. "When
you're alone, close your eyes and concentrate on a quiet scene, forest,
river, etc. Breathe evenly in for a count of 5 and out for a count of
5. Once you have quieted your mind, picture yourself as you want to
be: Healthy, Vibrant, Strong, Kind and peaceful....
"The First
Wealth is Health" Ralph Waldo Emerson
I headed for the
hills just about every weekend for many, many moons and have enjoyed
a healthy life for many years. It was extremely hard to leave Aiyana
this time......."I'm jus' sayin".
Till we meet another
time, in another moment in another life, in another universe....Ciao
for now.....The Nutty Italian.
"Don't be dismayed
at goodby's. A farewell is necessary before you can meet again and meeting
again, after moments or lifetimes, is certain for those who are friends."
Richard Bach
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