Several years ago I was asked to construct this medicine wheel on one of my clients” properties. I have worked for her and her late husband for almost 15 years on a weekly basis. When her husband died a few years back she had him cremated and I was honored to be the one to set him in the ground with only her and her daughter present. To say our relationship goes beyond client and business owner is an understatement.
While working on the medicine wheel, she explained to me that simply working on one was a healing experience. There are many different aspects to consider when entering or working on a structure like this. One being that a person should always enter and then move clockwise while in the wheel, as the sun rises, moves and sets in a clockwise motion. The symbolism in the rules involving a medicine wheel can be slightly different for each of us, but the reasons are undeniable.
The concept of the wheel is meant to remind us to live in balance with ourselves and the planet as well as those around us by being fully cognizant of our emotional, spiritual, mental and physical condition.
While tending to this area today, and sitting on the cedar bench she also had me build for the area, I was reminded of the importance of these teachings, and how important it is for all if us in these strange and stressful times.
While working on the medicine wheel, she explained to me that simply working on one was a healing experience. There are many different aspects to consider when entering or working on a structure like this. One being that a person should always enter and then move clockwise while in the wheel, as the sun rises, moves and sets in a clockwise motion. The symbolism in the rules involving a medicine wheel can be slightly different for each of us, but the reasons are undeniable.
The concept of the wheel is meant to remind us to live in balance with ourselves and the planet as well as those around us by being fully cognizant of our emotional, spiritual, mental and physical condition.
While tending to this area today, and sitting on the cedar bench she also had me build for the area, I was reminded of the importance of these teachings, and how important it is for all if us in these strange and stressful times.
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