Visit Head Smashed In Buffalo Jump in Alberta

 

This is the cliff at Head Smashed In Buffalo Jump - Picture comes from Wikipedia

About a week ago, my husband and I and our group were on a bus tour that went to Head Smashed In Buffalo Jump, in southern Alberta.  We had a wonderful guide… Lucas… who gave us so much information about the Blackfoot people, the Heritage site, and the buffalo hunt.  

You can read more information at the Buffalo Jump site - https://headsmashedin.ca/

Here is a brief history of the site that comes from the HeadSmashedIn site.

History of the Site

• Designated a National Historic Site - 1968
• Designated a Provincial Heritage Site - 1979
• Designated a World Heritage Site - 1981
• Official opening of the Interpretive Centre with the Duke and Duchess of York - July 23, 1987
• The architect, Robert Lablonde, received the 1990 Governor General's award for Architecture. Since opening in 1987, the Interpretive Centre has welcomed over 2.75 million visitors from around the world.

Some of the things that we learned about:

- the different societies that make the buffalo hunt happen

- how the tribes always made sure that there was food available for those that travelled behind them… they did not want anyone to go hungry

- all the ways the buffalo was used beyond providing food

- what it means to be brave - try running in front of the buffalo

Plan to be at the site for several hours as there is much to see, and there are paths for hiking below the cliffs.  There is a strong energy at the site, below the cliffs and it is worth experiencing.

Blessings,

Judy

Welcome August 2025

August 1 is traditionally the day that our Ancestors welcomed the Goddess of Harvest into their houses and onto the farms.  Harvest of fruit, corn, and even early grain started after the Goddess came in to give her blessings.

The Angels have a message for us.  They say that there are no longer the gardens and farms and orchards that there used to be.  So many people depend on others for their food.  The Angels suggest that the non-farmers offer up prayers or meditations for the farmers.  The meditation or prayer may offer that the harvest is bountiful and that all crops come off without bad weather or other obstacles.  We can ask for a blessing of abundance for all gardens and for all gardeners.

The Angels say that August is to be a time of turmoil around the world.  They say that we can make it less tumultuous by being grounded, and at peace with all that is.  They remind us that we are the creators of our own story.  Therefore, we can re-write the story at any time.  We can set the intentions that all is well where ever we live.

In fact, the Angels say that we can change destiny with some prayer.

Blessings,

Judy

How To Be Your Own Person

 

I am not in this world to live up to other people's expectations, nor do I feel that the world must live up to mine.  Fritz Perls

The wonderful message that came through this morning is “spend time each day by yourself.  If you can, find time to meditate.  It will make you happy.  It will dim all that happens around you.  Each thing that happens around you is about your reality, and the reality that other people create.  It is not real because they – and you – have made it up.  The tree does not need to create multiple realities.  Be like the tree, or other plants.  Be your self.”

The message brought tears to my eyes.  One has heard this type of message all our lives.  How do we do this?  How do we live outside the influence of others?  I posed this question.  My Angels dived in with laughter and love.  

“Let go of guilt.  Guilt is a form of manipulation.  People – parents, siblings, friends, guilt you when they want to control your behaviour.  Guilt is a form of control.  You let go of your power when you feel guilt.  To let go of guilt, go to your Spirit, and to your Soul, and to your heart, and look at what makes you happy.  If it makes you happy NOT to do something, then be happy!  If it makes others unhappy, then it is their problem, and not yours.”

This is good advice, and I will begin the practice today.  Will you?

Blessings,

Judy