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Spirituality – Native Americans

May 4th, 2009 Mythral 13 comments

I had some of the most wonderful experiences while researching the field of spirituality. Spirituality is not born out of any religion. It does not have any parent, or origin. It teaches the morality and spectrum of life. In other words, I have found out that Spirituality is nothing but absolute science. It goes straight into the matter, without any levels of research or links. While many religions preach about their Creator and their scriptures, Spirituality deals with logic of life.

Spirituality

Spirituality

One of the most essential and basic principles of Spirituality is that there are infinite paths that lead to God. We can worship and reach out to God through any form, such as music, art, dance, sculpture etc. One of the moral values of Spirituality is to reach out to God, without hurting or provoking violence and cruelty amongst fellow men. In my research I have discovered that Spirituality seeks insight and provides us with various options in the style of our prayer, guiding us rightly and strengthening our faith.

In addition to the above mentioned, I have also discovered that an average human is surrounded by 75% unhappiness. The science of Spirituality fights to discard this make way for bliss and supreme happiness. Spirituality is indeed above all sciences in this world. When the door closes at the intellectual level, it opens to a wider perspective, the spiritual level.

Native Indians have a long-standing tradition of spirituality mixed with their customs and religion. The fusion of spirituality in daily practice is often quoted by various spiritual gurus to make life extremely contented and happy. So I ventured to find out more about Native Indian Spirituality and came to know that they believe that earth is a living super organism. Mother Earth or Gaia has given birth to all that is present in the world.  We, humans are also Gaia’s children varying only in ancestry. Thus all their spiritual endeavours are intended to strengthen our self, our families and friends, our relationships with each other and finally Mother Earth Herself. They speak of secularism in respecting each other and pray for the common good of all. They envision peace and hope in the world. They do not claim to convert you, just to ensure that you become a better person than what you already are. They perform various ceremonies to please the various sacred presences for prosperous living. The ceremonies themselves differ according to the various tribes. Each tribe has a different method that is limited by the resources available and modified to suit needs.

Christianity has yet again tried to suppress the native Indian traditions by many wars and years of oppression. But even today, Native Indian spirituality exists and is being slowly recognized for its ways and means of peaceful living. No one is yet to be an expert in this field of rich tradition. I would say that I’m still learning about their beautiful spiritual undertaking to make this world a better place to live in for future generations to come.

//Bruce

Herbal Cures For Common Illnesses – my tips

October 8th, 2008 Mythral 9 comments

These herbs are listed for informational purposes only. Do not try to treat yourself without dosage information from someone who knows what they are doing. Some of the herbs can be deadly if used improperly. Just saying, ok?

Here we go:
Bladder Infection – Goldenseal and echinacea in combination are very effective. One or the other alone will be functional as well. Include large amount of water in your diet until recovery. Cranberry juice is also helpful, but make sure it is an unsweetened variety (sweetened with apply juice is acceptable).

Bronchitis – Try combinations of Fenugreek, slippery elm, echinacea, ginger, or eucalyptus.

Burns – First Degree – Apply liniments of burdock, comfrey or sage. Aloe vera gel can be used to decrease inflammation. Second degree – Same as first, but apply Vitamin E oil on burn. Third degree – if it is in a small area, treat as second degree, otherwise go to a doctor.

Colds – At onset, sleep, with the follow teas singly or mixed, lemon balm, yarrow, mint and elder flowers. Other things that can be used are cayenne or giner in a tea or as a powder. Farther into a cold, echinacea is recommended, provided there are no allergies.

Constipation – The following are useful for relieving this situation: aloe vera, psyllium husk, senna leaf.

Cough – Inhale eucalyptus from an ointment, or from a humidifier. Drink thyme tea.

Diarrhea – A chamomile and raspberry tea will help this, as will ginger.

Gas – Correcting the diet is essential. Isolate foods that cause gas, and remove them from your diet. A parsley tea after meals will remove the discomfort. Certain spices, such as garlic or ginger will help eliminate gas if cooked into meals.

Goose bumps – A warm cinnamon tea will relieve this condition.

Headache – Chronic headache sufferers should try adding spinach to their diet. Chronic migraine sufferers should try fever-few on a daily basis. White willow bark, ‘natures aspirin’ is recommended over acetaminophen, aspirin or ibuprofen.

Hoarseness and Laryngitis
– Don’t talk. If you smoke, stop. Gargle a strong chamomile tea, humidify the air around you with a water and eucalyptus or water and menthol combination.

Throat Inflammation – Take sage tea every two hours along with echinacea in tablet or tincture form.

Tooth ache – Rub painful area with a tincture of cayenne.

Well those ware my tips.. I hope it helps! If you have your own home-remedies, please leave a comment about it!

//Bruce

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