A Tale of the Dream Catcher

One native legend tells of Grandmother Thought Woman, a Spirit Being. To help guide the people, she asked the willow tree for a branch, which she bent and bound until it formed a perfect circle, representing the unending cycle of life, death, and rebirth.

From the mighty eagle, Grandmother Thought Woman took a single feather and suspended it from the circle.

Then she transformed herself into Grandmother Spider Woman and wove a beautiful and protective web of fate in the circle.

She placed a single stone in the middle of the web. The stone was a symbolic connection to the Creative Force, clarity, peace, and communication.

Grandmother Thought Woman then gave the Dream Catcher to the people and explained, "Hang the Dream Catcher above where you sleep, and it will sort all your dreams.

The good dreams will pass through and bring joy. The bad dreams will be caught in the web, turn to dew, and drip down the feather, which will cleanse the dream.

It will then return it to Mother Earth, where it will never disturb you again."

Pauline Libutti, RiverRock Critters.com
Copyright 2008 CraftyCritters Newsletter

Do You Believe In Angels?

Do You Believe In Angels?

I do. I choose to believe there is a higher power that will guide us through our life here on earth and keep us on the right track. I decided to delve a little deeper on the subject of angels and found out that in the spiritual world there are realms. These realms consist of 5 main forces which control the universal laws. Follow me and let’s explore deeper what these realms are all about.

The first realm is the Spirit World. When we pass over we pass into the spirit world or astral plane. So when you communicate with the spirit realm these beings are not fully enlighten. They are allowed to give us certain information as long as they have permission from the angels and it doesn’t interfere with our destiny or tests. If they try to give us too much information the angels will sever their communication.

Then there is the Angelic Realm which consists of three Triads. The First Triad is Seraphim, and Cherubim . The Second Triad is Dominions and Power. The Third Triad is Principalities, Archangels, and then Angels.

Seraphim is said to represent the highest order of angels because they surround the throne of Glory and are known as the holy, holy, holy.

Cherubim symbolize God’s highest potencies, sovereignty, and goodness. They are Angeles of light, glory and keepers of the celestial records and excel in knowledge.

Dominions are said to regulate angel duties and are perpetually aspiring to tree lordship. Through them the majesty of God is manifested. They inhabit the level where the spiritual and physical planes begin to merge.

Powers are known as the Lords host. The principal task of the powers is to see that order is imposed on the heavenly pathways. They are said to stop the efforts of demons who would overthrow the world.

Principalities are a known protectors of religion and watchers over the leaders of people, they help leaders make right decisions.

Archangels are divine messengers bearing divine decrees from high.

Angels are a divine spirit that is mostly involved with humanity, guiding and protecting us. They cannot interfere with our destinies.

I am often asked by skeptics, why do we need angels? In truth, I don't know. God can deal with us in any way that pleases him. He can speak with us directly, in a burning bush, in dreams, visions and specifically through the Scriptures. Yet, he also employs angels. The Scripture says angels were created for his pleasure. Perhaps it is as simple as that -- it pleases God to send the supernatural heavenly beings to minister to his children.

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