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Painting on Balinese prayer paper. The bear is a powerful symbol to many cultures. For Native Americans, this beautiful relative is considered a protector of family, conjuring strength and the continuation of life. I had been feeling the need for direction regarding a few decisions I needed to make and the Bear kept showing itself in my dreams. So I allowed the bear into my day mind and started to paint. The prayer paper came to me a few years back and I had been holding onto it… so prayers and blessings, strength and honor. Mato!

As the days pass, many of the teachings I have been given lead to the same idea… have gratitude for the things in your life: loved ones, food, warm home, health, job, transportation, freedom etc. I could go on. When I stop to meditate on my morning walks in the woods, I find that gratitude the old ones talk about. Let’s be grateful together!