The Great Spirit Makes A Way

"From the pine tree learn of the pine tree and from the bamboo learn of the bamboo." Basho.

It never ceases to amaze me how Masauke interacts with the spirits and other native people and how the Great Spirit makes a way for him to do the healing work he does but never charges for. Having arrived with his funds depleted after generously sharing his funds with many people in the desert and particularly with the Wirarica pilgrims, the prayer went down for a financial blessing from the Spirit. People began to arrive, some with blessings and some to be blessed.

The first morning we were back in Texas the phone did not stop ringing. Masauke fell into his zone and negotiated the trade of beautiful feathers for other beautiful feathers and a good amount of cash. I am always amazed that the more he gives to the people who need it, the more the Great Spirit gives to him. While in Mexico, we did not pass a single person who looked like he needed a coin in his cup or a taco in her belly.

In Spanish people always say to him "Que Dios te da mas, may God give you more" and his answer to them is always "He has already advanced me, so I can share it with you", but he takes the blessing because it comes from their heart and it is all they have to give. He always thanks the old lady or the old man then he is on his way. He never doubts that his needs will be met for he says that "He provides for the birds that neither reap nor sow. Christians say that He created us all in His image." Masauke says that sometimes he wonders what He has him doing and sometimes he dare not wonder for he sees so many people blessed on this road. "He will provide the desires of your heart, him they call the Great Spirit".

Masauke tells me "There are two worlds that exist, the real world and the plastic world. Coming from the real world where 50 pesos or $5 US is a substantial amount. It can buy the luxuries like mayonaise and canned corn, a real treat. In the plastic world you poke your card into the machine and get out $500. I wish I could be as happy with my $500 as the old lady was with her 50 pesos and could enjoy a meal or a treat with my money as much as she was going to enjoy her treat."

When he goes to Las Latas, Masauke always provides some support for the widows of his deceased teachers and as well he assists his comadres and compadres by purchasing as much as he can of their sacred yarn art and their beadwork. He pays them a fair price and sells these pieces when he makes his way back to the 'plastic world'. As well, when in Mexico he purchases the components for necklaces which he then assembles using a variety of different stones, beads and prayers. Each of his necklaces are created with the mathematics of the Spirit in mind and carry with them the power and the blessings of the prayers he puts into them. The Great Spirit makes a way for him by sending the right buyers at the time when he has healing necklaces, sacred yarn art, feathers or ceremonial fans to sell. I was amazed at how synchronious the interactions were.

Masauke says "Not because I am anybody or know anything, but sometimes it is great to receive a smile from the Great Spirit. Somehow he lets me know that I am to load the wagon and not to worry about the mule going blind. They say not to worry about the small stuff because it is all small stuff." Masauke never worries about his financial needs being met, because they always are!

Lessons learned: 1) The Great Spirit always makes a way when we trust in Spirit; 2)What goes around, comes around. ie. what you put out will come back to you, 3)The blessings from the Great spirit are indiscriminate. They will be bestowed on anyone who truly walks the spiritual path.