The end of all Hopi ceremonialism will come when a "Kachina" removes his mask during a dance in the plaza before uninitiated children [the general public]. For a while there will be no more ceremonies, no more faith. Then Oraibi will be rejuvenated with its faith and ceremonies, marking the start of a new cycle of Hopi life.
Look at us! We are the World! So many races, so many nationalities, so many voices joining in concert. We sing, we argue, we laugh, we weep. We lecture, we exhort, we rant and we rave. Most of all, we share. Our ups, our downs, our pasts. Our hopes and our hurts. Some of us spend December trying to beat the heat. Some of us draw near fire. Some of us celebrate Hanukkah. Some of us set up mangers and try to find the lyrics to a Christmas carol. Some of us are too busy begging for food to fill our bellies to be concerned with dates. Calendars are for the rich. Yes, it feels like a sin to celebrate anything. Each toy makes us see a child who died, never having played. But those of us who are lucky enough to be able to connect over waves and feel our stomachs fill can’t help but feel our spirits lift now and then. Want to lift others’! Celebrate that we have the urge to reach out. Can see, hear, touch. Whether we give credit to God, G_d, or a Great Spirit, Buddha or some mysterious fire that burns scarcely tended, we are given moments that steal our breath. See. an old oak soar, see a newborn raise a tiny, star-shaped hand already able to grasp. See tinsel from a dollar store catch the light, simple proof that light exists. Life shouts Look! Listen! Feel! Get a holiday, need to take a break and soak up sun. Ski or couch-potato, holding hands.. Gather loved ones and hug hard. Find a way to give more than we can give, then enjoy the parade. Make our own holiday. Make it count, make it last. For most of us, a New Year is on the way. Hallelujah !
Hallelujah indeed! GET OUT THE HORN AND THE FUNNY HAT is as rich and teeming with dynamic diversity as life itself. Thank you for this celebration of everything we are.
Aberjhani
Thank you so much Pea for this very sound advice. After reading this, I feel so guilty sitting here in sadness and loneliness, when I do have food, and roof over my head, and there are others out there that have it much worse than me.
Thak you Pea, from my heart and soul for this wonderful wisdom and advice.
Also, I like your poem "A Poem Of Thanks" on your opening page.
Merry Christmas Pea, to you and your family and loved ones, and a very Happy New Year too.
May the Lord Jesus bless you, and those whom you love, and be with you always, and at your side constantly. With much love in my heart, joy to the world, peace on earth, & ((((((((((MANY WONDERFUL SISTERLY HUGGGGSSSS)))))))))), your little sister, Barbie
"If I have to be this girl in me, Then I have the right to be."
A heartwarming and loving write, Pea!! As a matter of fact, just a few minutes ago this morning, I was thanking my God for these many blessings, and asking that he comfort and help those who are in need and pain. You wrote the words, and wrote them boldly and in perfect timing for the season. Well done.
You have capture a beautiful picture
And traditions of the holidays unfortunate
for the ones that are begging for food is not
as happy as it should be but their faith is
beautiful and so pure!!
Excellent choice of words and imagery and flow!!
Outstanding job!!
Merry Christmas lots of Love Peace & Joy...Morning Star
You capture all of the beliefs about the holidays in wise, engaging verse; exquisite! Most of all, your words shine with hope for the New Year; well done!
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Wise words, well needed!
Good job Pea~
Love and Peace~
Kimmy~
Aberjhani
Thak you Pea, from my heart and soul for this wonderful wisdom and advice.
Also, I like your poem "A Poem Of Thanks" on your opening page.
Merry Christmas Pea, to you and your family and loved ones, and a very Happy New Year too.
May the Lord Jesus bless you, and those whom you love, and be with you always, and at your side constantly. With much love in my heart, joy to the world, peace on earth, & ((((((((((MANY WONDERFUL SISTERLY HUGGGGSSSS)))))))))), your little sister, Barbie
"If I have to be this girl in me, Then I have the right to be."
Love Tinka
Peace. Joyce
And traditions of the holidays unfortunate
for the ones that are begging for food is not
as happy as it should be but their faith is
beautiful and so pure!!
Excellent choice of words and imagery and flow!!
Outstanding job!!
Merry Christmas lots of Love Peace & Joy...Morning Star
Carmen
You capture all of the beliefs about the holidays in wise, engaging verse; exquisite! Most of all, your words shine with hope for the New Year; well done!
(((HUGS))), love and MERRY CHRISTMAS, Karla.
blessings
Paul;-)
ALl the best now and forever.
Fee
This composition, "Get out the Horn and the Funny Hat" whispers awareness with aroma of wisdom.
I salute You, Poet.
Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU
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is on the way. Hallelujah !
Hallelujah, indeed, Phyllis. Love the poem and the Hopi prophecy.
And wishing you and yours a most joyous Holiday Season, and the best new year yet.