My first chi kung
teacher, the late Mr. Hilton Tam, gave me a copy of this picture and told me it
was a medicine card and to draw on its power when I was troubled. The woman is Kuan
Yin, the Chinese Goddess of Mercy. The dark night and the stormy sea represent
whatever trouble we are caught up in. The dragon represents our strength and
determination. Kuan Yin represents our highest understanding united with the
Goddess, guiding us through the dark and stormy night of a painful or scary
experience. I try to keep the love and power of this picture in my heart and
use it to give me strength and mindfulness when I forget to let go of all my
fear and trust the Goddess to see me home. In moments of extreme stress I will
sometimes see, in my mind’s eye, Kuan Yin and I riding on the dragon through
the situation, and when I do, I am often able to let go of fear and panic and
return to calm mindfulness. Try it for
yourself and see what happens.
I say this to you my student/teacher/brother. You are of the Hawk and Crow People now. The Hawk and the Crow fly with you, now and forever. I salute you my brother. I salute your courage and determination. Congratulations. I celebrate and sing this song. My student/warrior/friend is out of the hospital and eating. His story can be found in my blog sections "When Pain Comes Try This." and "You Can Cower In The Corner Or You Can Stand And Fight." When he was faced with his own fear and pain and uncertainty he chose to stand and fight. When you must chose, chose to stand and fight. Remember we are never alone. Remember that and smile. He has passed one of his initiations with honor and pride. Many others are doing the same even as you read these words. Let all the warriors of the Heaven and the Earth who stand and fight with honor and determination give you courage and strength when you need it most. Remember, you are not alone and smile. A new adventure now opens to...

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