This is something that I was gifted while I worked at Anasazi, I used in when I would make a speaking around the fire or in some of the ceremonies that we did as part of the walking in the wilderness. This is so special to me but I wanted to share it, it was given to me my second week and when they read it to me I couldn't help but cry because it was absolutely perfect! So here it is:
JANEL:
Through our walkings with you, we have seen and felt some of the many seeds of greatness within you. We have sat together and thoughtfully pondered these seeds of greatness and have decided to give you the Anasazi Trail Name. The name we have chosen for you is GOOD HEARTED WILLOW!
GOOD - When we think of good, we think of goodness, and we've seen the goodness within you. We have witnessed your selflessness on many occasions. Those that are selfless are good. We also have felt your strong desire to help things go right, so that goodness may abound all around you. We also wish that you always retain a remembrance of all the goodness the Creator has provided for you and those you love. We challange you to strive to emulate goodness in all you do.
HEARTED - We know you desire to have your heart in the right place. The location of the heart is the focal point of our thoughts, desires, and intentions. We've seen your intentions and desires manifested here on the trail, and we know you are in the right place. The heart is also a symbol of purity, and greatness, and we have witnessed these qualities within you. May you always keep your heart pure to be entitled to special awakenings that the Creator has for you.
WILLOW - According to native folklore, the Willow tree is reveared to be nurturing, motherly, thoughtful, wise, and kind. The Willow provides shade, comfort, security, and is giving in nature. Often times we see the Willow as a protected place to ponder. You also, Janel, like the Willow have these same attributes, and characteristics, for we have seen them. Continue to let them grow. There will be storms to face, and you may sway and bend as the wind blows harder, but you can always remain strong, as the Willow as you stay true to these values and characteristics.
GOOD HEARTED WILLOW we give you this name so you may have a belonging place within Anasazi. And we wish you will always walk forward in you life's walking and nourish all the many seeds of greatness within you.
We are honored to have walked with you!
(Given by: Eager Warrior of Light and Beautiful Firefly)
Plus I brought over two other trailwalkers from Arizona and we added another friend Justin in Huntington Beach. The highlights of this trip were definitely Disney murals in the Nursery, Fear Factor with the kids, Kaiizen Idol (Josh and I did a duet to "A Whole New World"), dancing with the kids, listening to the Kaiizen band play "Disturbia" - Budinger taught the kids while he sang, SO FUNNY! Teaching Chewy how to start a fire and just sharing the experience with both old and new friends! Seriously such a great trip and I'm sad I'm going to miss the next one again too but I'll find a way to get back down there after Alaska!
