Review: The Wind is My Mother: The Life and Teachings of a Native American Shaman
By Jenn Donahue, published Feb 14, 2007
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Bear Heart is a full blooded Muskogee Creek Indian and one of the last "trained" Medicine Men. Bear Heart received his name during a vision-quest. While meditating on a mountain-top he comes face to face with a bear. Rather than running, or fighting the bear, he calmly communicates with the bear and shows his respect for the bear. Bear Hearts states that The Bear is his father, as his father came from the Bear Clan. He connects with the bear's heart and is given the name "Bear Heart."
The job of Medicine Man is not a job that you apply for. In order to be considered for this important role, you must show that you have what it takes, and the medicine man in your community must choose you to take his place. Bear Heart never expected to be chosen, but he was chosen by two separate healers, to take their places. Both Daniel Beaver and Dave Lewis approached Bear Heart about teaching him the ways of a healer. Bear Heart was trained to be a Medicine Man in the traditional way. This involved fasting for days, meditating and even sitting wrapped around a tree for hours at a time with no idea what to expect.
Throughout The Wind is My Mother, Bear Heart discusses both Indian and Christian morals and how they fit into our lives. A resounding message heard though this novel is learning from the evil. Bear Heart explains that each thing that happens to us causes us growth. He believes that we should thank the Creator for the bad as well as the good, knowing that both have a role in our lives. Bear Heart prays for those who hurt, him as well as those who help. " When something terrible happens to you, say, 'Thank you', because there's a lesson there." Bear Heart points out the fact that there is a lesson in just about everything.
Review: The Wind is My Mother: The Life and Teachings of a Native American Shaman
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