Mark "Lefty" Holencik replied to Mark "Lefty" Holencik's discussion Lakota Prayer
""Teach me how to trust."
I have an appointment today. Since I scheduled it, I have not attempted to determine the reason for this meeting. There is enough to do today without bringing on tomorrow's worries.
Speculation tried to creep into my…"
Sep 29
Mark "Lefty" Holencik replied to Mark "Lefty" Holencik's discussion Lakota Prayer
""Maybe I should consult the weaker ones first before the stronger ones have a say."
That reminded me of what John told me about discounting liars. John said, "The truth is the truth. Even if it comes from the mouth of a liar.""
Sep 28
Mark "Lefty" Holencik replied to Mark "Lefty" Holencik's discussion Lakota Prayer
""My Mind"
This morning, I said to myself, "Your mind is stopping you." Then I thought, is it really? I went through my thoughts up to that conclusion.  
I discovered that my mind was telling me to get moving. Spring water is low. If you do not do it…"
Sep 28
Mark "Lefty" Holencik replied to Mark "Lefty" Holencik's discussion Lakota Prayer
"I always thought I was making an informed decision. But I only used the information I thought was important. 
It was definitely not an informed group conscience. "
Sep 25
Mark "Lefty" Holencik replied to Mark "Lefty" Holencik's discussion Lakota Prayer
""With the passing of each glorious Sun.
Glorious implies that yesterday was a day filled with gratitude. 
Nothing in this prayer is telling me to rehearse yesterday's fears. My feet are planted on the ground, and I am connected to the earth. This…"
Sep 24
Mark "Lefty" Holencik replied to Mark "Lefty" Holencik's discussion Lakota Prayer
"Well said."
Sep 23
Mark "Lefty" Holencik replied to Mark "Lefty" Holencik's discussion Lakota Prayer
""My inner knowing"'
I reflected that I need to watch where my inner knowing was centered in my body. Today, my inner knowing was centered in confusion. My inner knowing needed discernment to move forward.
I have a project with a deadline that is…"
Sep 23
Mark "Lefty" Holencik replied to Mark "Lefty" Holencik's discussion Lakota Prayer
"I started my day off by losing my post, but then I entered my sacred space and rewrote it."
Sep 22
Mark "Lefty" Holencik replied to Mark "Lefty" Holencik's discussion Lakota Prayer
""Walk in Balance"
I have a deadline looming. This is trying to grab my attention. I have done all I can with the knowledge that I have. 
Fear is trying to take control and keep me focused on things I cannot do. This will occupy my day, and I will be…"
Sep 22
Mark "Lefty" Holencik replied to Mark "Lefty" Holencik's discussion Lakota Prayer
"This is a tricky one for me. I taught myself to block out physical pain. While it allows me to complete any task no matter how much pain I am in it is a hinderance to recieving messages from my body.
I need to consciously monitor my body and the…"
Sep 21
Mark "Lefty" Holencik replied to Mark "Lefty" Holencik's discussion Lakota Prayer
"As I was saying the prayer this morning, I realized the importance of knowing where my heart, mind, intuition, and inner knowing originate in my body.
My mind and intuition are in my head. Sometimes my heart infuses intuition with emotion, and this…"
Sep 21
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Sep 20
Mark "Lefty" Holencik replied to Mark "Lefty" Holencik's discussion Lakota Prayer
"Yes, we ask for the wisdom of ages, leaving our preconceived ideas behind.
"Wakan Tanka" is Lakota for Great Mystery or Great Spirit. "
Sep 20
Mark "Lefty" Holencik replied to Mark "Lefty" Holencik's discussion Lakota Prayer
"Del Que, in the movie Jeremiah Johnson, shaves his head because he thinks the Indians will not value his scalp for the lack of hair. Native Americans valued long hair as a symbol of masculinity, honor, strength, and spiritual connection.
Later in…"
Sep 20
Mark "Lefty" Holencik replied to Mark "Lefty" Holencik's discussion Lakota Prayer
""With the passing of each glorious day"
This stood out to me this morning. John's words, "If you want to live life to its fullest, meditate on death.' This prayer closes with the same thought.
For me to let the Great Mystery teach me, I must know…"
Sep 19
Mark "Lefty" Holencik replied to Mark "Lefty" Holencik's discussion Lakota Prayer
"A group of us have been meeting and discussing Emmet Fox's essay "Yoga of Love." I pay attention to the words I say to eliminate repetitive prayer. That way, saying the same words does not become robotic. 
Most of the words and concepts in this…"
Sep 18
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