Spiritual Unity of the Tribes - the 20th Gathering of Eagles

by Robert Wilkinson

I've just returned from the Gathering of Eagles at the Nambe Pueblo in Northern New Mexico. Imagine a sacred space where representatives of tribes from all over the world gather, with utmost reverence for the Fire, the Grandmothers, and All Our Relations. This was such a space.

It would be impossible to describe all that I experienced, since such things are beyond words. Still, to commune with Brothers and Sisters, Grandmothers and Grandfathers from many nations, tribes, and clans is a wonderful thing. I came to remember many things I forgot in the mists of time these past 30 years, and now am experiencing anew what I lived consciously and joyously many years ago. Spirit is on the move in our world, and it beckons us all to join the party!

I stayed with some of the Black Hills Clan at the request of my dear friend Clay. Also at that area of the camp were a group of dear Brothers and Sisters who are part of the core of the Spiritual Unity of the Tribes gatherings in Australia. All in all, great fellowship, great sharing, great love, and great commitment to the intention of being present and fully connected with Spirit, the Earth and all her creatures, and of course, All Our Relations.

The reverence and respect all had for each other and the Fire we share was awesome, and the voice of the Grandmothers sounded forth for those in the visible and invisible worlds. Shamans, dancers, pipe carriers, prayer songs and heartfelt vehicles for Spirit all came forth with the message that we are One with the Earth and all other Beings, and that this is the time and we are the ones we've been waiting for.

A great movement is upon the Earth, and we are all finding our way home. Spirit cannot be denied, and the present global systems that seek to keep us separate, desperate, ignorant and in fear are crumbling before our eyes. This time is one of releasing these qualities that keep us distracted in the world of apparent forms. Going to the center of All-That-Is, this is the cosmic moment to re-establish a strength of heart that keeps us connected to all of Life in the eternal Now.

To walk in conscious reverence for our connection with our Eternal Self which is never separated from any other form or formless manifestation of Light/Life allows the illusion to melt away, replaced by an experience of the greater Life we all ARE, individually and together. This is the time to turn away from that which distracts us from directly experiencing who we ARE, and open to doing what we are here to do and being the Song we are.

While there is more that could be said, please take a moment to go inward and feel these words I've written here. There is more to be learned in the silence than in the talking, and as the apparent world transforms into the illusion it is, we can know our connection with Eternity, Spirit, and the life we all are together.

My profound thanks to Grandfather Ernst Mirabal, Governor of Nambe Pueblo, and his wife, Grandmother Connie Mirabal, for hosting this 20th Gathering of Eagles. My deepest gratitude and respect for all of you who come to this Fire called the Aquarius Papers. Aum and blessings to All Our Relations, past, present, and future, stones, plants, animals, humans, devas, and the Spirit that is in all things.

© Copyright 2011 Robert Wilkinson

Comments

[Kathryn]

Thank you for affirming our connectedness and the growing awareness and practice of Harmonic Consciousness. That in itself feels like coming home. I asked on a prior post about the sun and moon rising and setting in different locations after seeing interviews with several Inuit elders. Wondering if this was addressed by the Grandmothers and Grandfathers gathered there? So many people are searching for understanding and 'news' media might be the biggest illusion of all. Thank you, Robert.

[Sara]

Robert, I decided to just check and see if there was anything new on Aquarius Papers before I do my meditation, and there it is, a beautiful reminder to come out of the political drama and other business that's going on, at least for awhile, and be part of a great loving reunion of loving souls. Perfect timing for me to read this and take the thoughts with me as I go within. Thank you.

[Micheline]

Sounds wonderful. You are so lucky. My heritage is part Canadian Aboriginal. I have not explored it very much since I am living very far away from it. But in the past ten years I have been reading a lot about Shamanism ect. It really rings true to me. I am not into the idea of God. But the idea that everything is Spirit makes total sense to me and then Robert, I discovered Drunvalo's book The Ancient Secret of the Flower of Life and I am currently reading his newest book The Serpent of Light beyond 2012. Thanks for this wonderful news.

[Alex]

Thank you for sharing a glimpse of your touching experience

[rk]

Lucky dog! :) :)
ok... that was said in jest... but one has to have good karma to be able to be part of such gatherings...

beautiful, robert... thanks for sharing.

[Debbie Eastick]

Namaste Robert, we are indeed all one at the spirit level and with heartfelt work like yours and many others, inpiring hope, faith and pure love, we will all come together on this glorious planet, a wonderous gift of nature.

[Cris]

Dear Robert,

Yes, it is!

Shalom!

[Ilse]

Thank you Robert for sharing this with us! The energy behind your words is very strong, so I can feel the inner connection. We heal the world by healing our inner light. In love and light, Ilse

[Isabel Nobre]

Dear Robert,

Deeply touched by your beautiful, inspiring text, I can only repeat the Blessings at the conclusion: Love and Blessings and Light to all Kingdoms of Nature: Mineral, Vegetable, Animal Human, Angelical (Devic) etc. - Love to all our relations and the Planet Earth itself... Love to the Sun, Moon, Planets and Stars and to the deep Blue Mother surrounding us...

Love,

Isabel

[Morvah]

Amen

[Robert]

Hi all - Well of course being Mercury retrograde I would have to make a few edits! To clarify, Clay sent me this: "...it was the 20th Anniversary of a Gathering held at Nambe Pueblo 20 years ago. It was not the 20th Gathering. Over the years I think this current one was only the third Gathering held at Nambe. The significance of the 1991 Gathering in Nambe was that it was the very first Gathering held in the lower 48. There have actually been now approximately 50 Gatherings held worldwide. Most of them in the U.S. were held in the Black Hills. Here is a link to the history and purpose if you want to include it:"

http://www.sut-gatheringofeagles.org/goe_history.php

And there you have it. Please find out more if you're so inclined!

[Susan Stark Christianson]

It was amazing being at the Gathering and it was an honor to meet you there. How lucky we are that this is the time when people who have independently been walking the path are coming together! Thank you for your comments reminding us of our connections.

[caliban]

Good earth medicine. Thanks for sharing the experience. Probably just me, but there is nothing like getting down to it. I can feel it in my womb.

[Mel]

Sounds wonderful. Thanks for going for those of us unable to attend. It is inspiring to remember all our relations past, present and yet to come and to know that love is never in vain. We all love you Grandfather Robert.

[Avalon Gulley]

Thank you for your beautiful reflections of the gathering, Robert. It was wonderful to meet you and hear your insightful thoughts. One in love, Avalon

[Mary Kate]

I am so blessed to have met you Robert and I am inspired by your words of wisdom, love and heartfelt connection. I will be back to visit your site over and over. An amazing time we live in and the ability to create our New World is within us all. Let's have fun with it, like we did at the Gathering!

[John from Australia]

Hey Brother,
Great to have spent time with you at the Gathering of Eagles. Looking forward to next year in Oz.Thanks for your post and the link.
blessings
John from Australia
(SD Camp)

[Theresa Joseph]

It was an honor to have shared space with you at the Gathering of the Eagles in Nambe, NM. The road we as spiritual beings travel is constantly being challenged by inner and outer obstacles; it is important to remember we are connected to the one source, to understand that our energies consciously and subconsciously can make change, and all it requires is to leave your head and place the energy into your heart. The experience from the gathering will continue to impact me for the rest of my life. It was nice to know who you are in spirit and the integrity you hold with your teachings, know you have touch my heart, and I will continue to keep you in my prayers.

Theresa J.
Light, Love, Energy, Truth

[Robert]

Hi all - Yes, it is a great assembling that is happening all over our world! While we must learn to come together and part as needed, just like in any good dance, it's a blessing to know we're here together and that we are not as separated as we seem to be. The veils between the so-called material world and the Etheric Plane are thinning, and soon to be nonexistent relative to what our parents believed. Those of us who have learned to acknowledge the life and relatedness in all Creation are the ones who are participating in the Dance that shows the way to the future that's already upon us. And I'm sure I'll see you all again.....