posted October 07, 2007 04:19 PM         

I give too you!!!

Ho, Brother Turkey!!!

So freely you give,

Of everything that you are,

So others may truly live.

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Turkey

-------------Give-Away----------------

Turkey is actually thought to be the Give-Away Eagle or South Eagle of many native peoples. The philosophy of give-away was practiced by many tribes. Simply stated, it is the deep and abiding recognition of the sacrifices of both self and others. People in modern-day society. who have many times more than they need, should study the noble turkey who sacrifices itself so that we may live. In Turkey's death we have our life. Honor Turkey.

Spectators unfamiliar with the cultural phenomenon of the pot latch or give-away ceremony are often mystified by it. A tribal member may gladly give away all he or she owns, and do without in order to help the People. In present-day urban life, we are taught to acquire and get ahead. The person with the most toys wins the game. In some cultures, no one can win the game unless the whole of the People's needs are met. A person who claims more than his or her share is looked upon as selffish or crazy or both. The poor, the aged, and the feeble have honor. The person who gives away the most and carries the burdens of the People is one of the most respected.

Turkey was the medicine of many saints and mystics. Celebrate if you have Turkey medicine. Your virtures are many. You have transcended self. You act and react on the behalf of others. You aspire to help those who need help. This is not out of some sense of self-righteous moralism or religious guilt. Help and sense of sustenance is given by Turkey out of the realization that all life is sacred. It is knowing that the Great Spirit resides within all people. It is an acknowledgement that what you do for others you do for yourself. Turkey medicine rests in true ego, in enlightenment. Doing unto others and feeling the people isthe message of all true spiritual systems.

Depending on how Turkey is aspected in your cards, you are being given a gift. This gift could be great or small, but it is never insignificant. Congratulations. You may have just won the lottery. Or the gift may be a beautiful sunset, or the smell of a fragrant flower. On the other hand, you mayfeel the " spirit of giving " growing within you, and wanting you to share with others.

By Jamie Sams

Thanks Star Mother!!!

posted October 07, 2007 05:12 PM         

I knew about the Native American custom of sharing everything and that actually is what our Thanksgiving Day in the U.S. is all about. Canada I think too. If it had not been for that custom of the Natives the first Pilgrims to America would not have survived the winter.

Unforunately it was not repaid in like manner later on.

But I didn't know this significance of the turkey. I feel honored to have that card drawn. Thanks so much.

posted October 07, 2007 06:17 PM         

Fill in the blank if you remember seeing this please, was it work the land or how they killed animals to eat? what was it?