Guest guest Posted October 27, 2007 Report Share Posted October 27, 2007 PIPE CARRIERS There are two types of pipes. A personal pipe can be owned by anyone, and be used to pray on their own behalf. It should not, however, be shared. Pipe rs, on the other hand, carry a pipe on behalf of the people. If there is need, the Pipe r will use the pipe to pray for the people, to call in the spirits for a gathering or ceremony, or perhaps for healing or teaching. In Native tradition, a Pipe r is born to the task. There is no way to earn this privilege - it is something you were given before you arrived on this Earth. Unfortunately, there is a great deal of confusion today about the role of the Pipe r, caused mostly by people who are learning about the traditions of other Nations and trying to apply them to ALL Nations. In addition, because First Nations traditions are now seen as 'cool', it seems that everyone wants to be a Pipe r, but again, it is not a task you can assume simply because you want it. Acting as a Pipe r when it is not your true calling is not only disrespectful, it is dangerous, both to you and to anyone who shares your pipe. Spiritual freedom is my birthright. I am a free thinker. I am able to rise above mental prejudices and stereotypes of others. I am a free thinker. Nobody and nothing can manipulate me or deceive me. I am a free thinker. I freely choose truth and love. Today, I embrace a greater degree of spiritual freedom. __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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