What Does It Feel Like To Be Old?

Published May 10, 2023 by tindertender

The other day, a young person asked me: What did it feel like to be old?

I was very surprised by the question, since I did not consider myself old. When he saw my reaction, he was immediately embarrassed, but I explained that it was an interesting question. And after reflection, I concluded that getting old is a gift.

Sometimes I am surprised at the person who lives in my mirror. But I don’t worry about those things for long. I wouldn’t trade everything I have for a few less gray hairs and a flat stomach. I don’t scold myself for not making the bed, or for eating a few extra “little things.” I am within my rights to be a little messy, to be extravagant, and to spend hours staring at my flowers.

I have seen some dear friends leave this world, before they had enjoyed the freedom that comes with growing old.

Who cares if I choose to read or play on the computer until 4 in the morning and then sleep until who knows what time?

I will dance with me to the rhythm of the 50’s and 60’s. And if later I want to cry for some lost love…I will!

I’ll walk down the beach in a swimsuit that stretches over my plump body and dive into the waves letting myself go, despite the pitying looks of the bikini-wearers. They’ll get old too, if they’re lucky…

It is true that through the years my heart has ached for the loss of a loved one, for the pain of a child, or for seeing a pet die. But it is suffering that gives us strength and makes us grow. An unbroken heart is sterile and will never know the happiness of being imperfect.

I am proud to have lived long enough for my hair to turn gray and to retain the smile of my youth, before the deep furrows appeared on my face.

Now, to answer the question honestly, I can say: I like being old, because old age makes me wiser, freer!

I know I’m not going to live forever, but while I’m here, I’m going to live by my own laws, those of my heart.

I’m not going to regret what wasn’t, nor worry about what will be.

The time that remains, I will simply love life as I did until today, the rest I leave to God.

~ Author Unknown

Sharing Is Caring

Published May 2, 2023 by tindertender

Some of us went thru severe mental, emotional, energetic infiltration. We had to fight for our Soul. We’ve been under spiritual attack our whole lives. We’ve learned things, about what’s really happening and what to do to help ourselves in the process of freeing ourselves.

I can tell you one thing, I wouldn’t be where I am today without the gracious assistance received by the seen and unseen who know more than I. They came when I needed them most. I try to reciprocate to the world these blessings.

No matter how much we wish to help others, our testimony is not received well by the majority. I’ve learned that people actually want to learn the hard way, so I keep my “wins” to myself for the most part and allow others their journey. I now wait for an invitation to share.

Caring often leads to a rush to assist. However, most aren’t ready or willing to receive.

We all will land in the space meant for us. I hope it’s a good space. I wish humanity the best.

Gateways aka Chakras

Published April 28, 2023 by tindertender

A “gateway” drug isn’t something that necessarily leads one down an ever increasing addictive process, it’s a substance which opens access to the solar plexus and mind, the power center and its controller.

Once “they” get access, they then manipulate the consciousness, nervous system and other chakra centers, or gates, to utilize, even need, greater substances with an ever increasing opening affect on the bioform and it’s systems.

Alkuhl is one of the greater “gate” opening substances, but all substances used without conscious care and wariness result in an opening of the bioforms gates.

Moderation is key. Unfortunately alcohol messes with the ability to make sound judgement calls, and lowers the defenses to spiritually harmful substances.

A Matter of Time :: Family

Published April 23, 2023 by tindertender

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We Refuse to be Used and Abused

Published April 20, 2023 by tindertender

𝐒𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐓𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐒𝐒

Published April 19, 2023 by tindertender

The elders tell us that it takes longer for us to heal today and the reason is because the old trails our ancestors used to use to find us have been destroyed….so now our ancestors are having a hard time finding us to help us heal.

We are also told that was the first plant to grow on Mother Earth

When we harvest Sweetgrass,we get three bunches of seven strands

So there will be 21 pieces of grass.

We do not pull it, this is the hair of Mother Earth.

We braid the three strands of seven pieces right there on Mother Earth

Then we gently cut it

If we want to state our intentions,, we can bring tobacco as to bring Creator in on our words as to how we will use this

For an offering we can offer something the plant can use,, like water,

So offer the relations around it, it’s brothers and sisters,mother and father

And so on,give them a gift of water.

When we burn sweetgrass, remember these things:
Its a kindness medicine…with a sweet gentle aroma when we light it.

Its symbolic…

There are 21 strands used to make a braid…
The first 7 strands represent those 7 generations behind us~
Our parents
Our grandparents
Our great grandparents and so on forth

7 generations behind us~who we are and what we are is because of them~they’ve brushed and made the trails we have been walking up til now…but the trails have been destroyed, we have lost our connection.

The time has come to heal and reconnect with our ancestors.

The next 7 represent the 7 sacred teachings…
Love, Respect, Honesty, Courage, Wisdom, Truth and Humility.

The elders tell us how simple, powerful and beautiful the teaching are:

1 Love: unconditional affection with no limits or conditions that starts with loving yourself.

2 Respect: due regard for the feelings, wishes, rights or traditions of other, with consideration, thoughtfulness, attentiveness, politeness, courtesy, civility, deference.

3 Honestly: have a character of integrity, and honor be free from fraud or deception, legitimate truthful.

4 Courage: bravery, permitting one to face extreme dangers with boldness withstanding danger, fear or difficulty

5 Wisdom: the quality of having experience, knowledge and good judgment the quality of being wise.

6 Truth: the face of the matter, veracity, sincere, candor and genuineness
a determined in principle entirely by how it relates to things

7 Humility: freedom from pride or arrogance, being humble, when we truly understand the teaching of humility, that we are not any better then anyone else and you are not any better then me. that at the end of the day we are simply human beings, this is what makes this teaching powerful and beautiful.

The last 7 strands are those of the 7 generations in front of us~
Our children …..
Our grandchildren …..
Our great grandchildren …..
as well as those children yet to be born.

It is important because everything we do to Mother earth will one day effect them… We have lost our way, Mother Earth gives us everything we need to heal ourselves and the earth. We must go back to our roots and bloom.

~ Marty Stompingelk