{"id":344,"date":"2014-06-03T18:38:33","date_gmt":"2014-06-04T01:38:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.wangao.org\/wp\/?p=344"},"modified":"2016-04-01T14:25:48","modified_gmt":"2016-04-01T21:25:48","slug":"totem-blessing-ceremony","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.wangao.org\/?p=344","title":{"rendered":"Totem Blessing Ceremony"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wangao.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/Snapshot_006.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.wangao.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/Snapshot_006.png\" alt=\"Snapshot_006\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1018\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-346\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.wangao.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/Snapshot_006.png 1920w, http:\/\/www.wangao.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/Snapshot_006-300x159.png 300w, http:\/\/www.wangao.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/Snapshot_006-1024x542.png 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nA totem blessing ceremony took place this evening in Korat and was well attended. This event was on behalf of the Jungle Wildings.<br \/>\n[18:13] PiperWurley Resident: I am called Piper, Shaman of the Poukai Tribe who are the protectors of the Golden Panther Idol. I come here this day to give blessing to your peoples.<br \/>\nI will begin<br \/>\n*The Shaman concentrates and enters a spiritual plane between here and beyond. Once connected, she begins to transfer energy from the Spirit Gods into the Totem empowering it with energy of good will*<br \/>\n*The Earth Mother spirit orb appears giving validity to purpose and intent*<br \/>\n*A powerful surge of energy is injected into the Totem wood bringing it into a higher spiritual life&#8230;Once for each cardinal direction*<br \/>\n*North &#8211; the sacred element Earth, the season of winter, night and death*<br \/>\n*South &#8211; the sacred element of Fire, the season of summer, mid-day, passion and being in the prime of life*<br \/>\n*East &#8211; the sacred element Air, the season of spring, the dawn, youth and renewal*<br \/>\n*West &#8211; the sacred element of Water, the season of autumn, twilight, emotions, mysteries, reflection and maturity*<br \/>\n*As the energy reaches it peak&#8230;a purifying mist appears. Four times the mist peaks cleansing any and all negative energies*<\/p>\n<p>This Central Totem is now blessed! Be it known&#8230;It is now a tool that the Spirit of the Jungle may use to help protect the land and it&#8217;s animals and also bring safety to the inhabitants that live here in peace<br \/>\nThe power of the Totem is subtle yet strong. You do not see it like a bolt of lightning striking down from the heavens&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>&#8230;but if you are pure of heart, you feel it&#8217;s strength deep in your soul.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.wangao.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/Snapshot_001.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.wangao.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/Snapshot_001.png\" alt=\"Snapshot_001\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1018\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-347\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.wangao.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/Snapshot_001.png 1920w, http:\/\/www.wangao.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/Snapshot_001-300x159.png 300w, http:\/\/www.wangao.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/Snapshot_001-1024x542.png 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The ceremony was followed by a party and cookout in Korat!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wangao.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/Snapshot_009.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.wangao.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/Snapshot_009.png\" alt=\"Snapshot_009\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1018\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-350\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.wangao.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/Snapshot_009.png 1920w, http:\/\/www.wangao.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/Snapshot_009-300x159.png 300w, http:\/\/www.wangao.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/Snapshot_009-1024x542.png 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A totem blessing ceremony took place this evening in Korat and was well attended. 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