Ghost dance

Healing Tree Herbals · 09-05-2007, 12:54 PM

Is there such a dance called the "Ghost dance"?
If so, what is the story behind the dance?

Singing Eagle · 09-05-2007, 01:10 PM

Healing Tree Herbals - I would caution you on this question - many will find it inappropriate.

Healing Tree Herbals · 09-05-2007, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Singing Eagle

Healing Tree Herbals - I would caution you on this question - many will find it inappropriate.

I apologize, I was not trying to offend anyone.
I honestly just wanted to know more about this dance.
Maybe someone could help me by Pm'ing me???

WhoMe · 09-05-2007, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Healing Tree Herbals

I apologize, I was not trying to offend anyone.

Maybe someone could help me by Pm'ing me???

Healing,

You ever heard the saying, "no mean's no?"

Zeke · 09-06-2007, 03:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Healing Tree Herbals

I apologize, I was not trying to offend anyone.
I honestly just wanted to know more about this dance.
Maybe someone could help me by Pm'ing me???

Just use Google.

Healing Tree Herbals · 09-06-2007, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by WhoMe

Healing,

You ever heard the saying, "no mean's no?"

Sorry..my mouth is shut.

I will not ask anymore questions.

Healing Tree Herbals · 09-06-2007, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Zeke

Just use Google.

You are right.
I guess I just wanted a personal opinion on the matter.

I am sorry.

hobbs49 · 09-06-2007, 01:46 PM

It's not that questions aren't welcome. Just that some subjects might be out of bounds, this being one of them. Not to mention that the question is rather broad in nature.

Singing Eagle · 09-06-2007, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Healing Tree Herbals

You are right.
I guess I just wanted a personal opinion on the matter.

I am sorry.

HTH
If you want a personal opinion - you should really ask someone in person. The internet is not the best place to get accurate info on anything of a spiritual nature.

Don't think that you are unwelcome because you asked a question like that - maybe your next questions will get a gentler reply! This forum is moderated - so that makes it safe to ask touchy things - Hobbs and I will edit the harsher replies!

Welcome to the board!

Healing Tree Herbals · 09-06-2007, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Singing Eagle

HTH
If you want a personal opinion - you should really ask someone in person. The internet is not the best place to get accurate info on anything of a spiritual nature.

Don't think that you are unwelcome because you asked a question like that - maybe your next questions will get a gentler reply! This forum is moderated - so that makes it safe to ask touchy things - Hobbs and I will edit the harsher replies!

Welcome to the board!

I understand....problem is..since I don't want to offend anyone..and I don't know anyone...how am I to ask that kind of question to someone?

I didn't realize the ghost dance was a no-no subject. I have many more questions about the ghost dance...but...I they will have to wait for another time.

What I am understanding however..is religious/spiritual topics are no-no things to talk about?

Would it be wrong to ask "Why"?

P.S. thanks for the welcome.

Singing Eagle · 09-06-2007, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Healing Tree Herbals

I understand....problem is..since I don't want to offend anyone..and I don't know anyone...how am I to ask that kind of question to someone?

I didn't realize the ghost dance was a no-no subject. I have many more questions about the ghost dance...but...I they will have to wait for another time.

What I am understanding however..is religious/spiritual topics are no-no things to talk about?

Would it be wrong to ask "Why"?

P.S. thanks for the welcome.

HTH - this forum is an ideal place to ask as either I or Hobbs will be able to review your questions and if you like - we can give you feedback on your questions.

Perhaps others can help with the why part - be gentle!

OLChemist · 09-06-2007, 09:18 PM

Our culture has very different cast regarding intellectual property and spiritual matters. We do not spring from the same Socratic and Judeo-Christian roots.

I was taught that to share certain information is to dilute it or to destory its power This is not a point to be argued, for it is implicit in the metaphysical understanding of the universe with which I was raised. For me to accept otherwise is to acculturate and surrender a part of my unique Native ethos.

In our tradition, there are things that we do not share with all of our own people, let alone outsiders. For example, I as a woman do not know all of what men do during their ceremonies. It is not my place. We learn with our eyes and ears, not our mouth. Watch, listen, and reflect before questioning.

There are areas like the Ghost Dance which are very private and sensitive. For various reasons we may not even speak much among ourselves about these things.

Part of respecting our culture is respecting our boundaries.

Healing Tree Herbals · 09-06-2007, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by OLChemist

Our culture has very different cast regarding intellectual property and spiritual matters. We do not spring from the same Socratic and Judeo-Christian roots.

I was taught that to share certain information is to dilute it or to destory its power This is not a point to be argued, for it is implicit in the metaphysical understanding of the universe with which I was raised. For me to accept otherwise is to acculturate and surrender a part of my unique Native ethos.

In our tradition, there are things that we do not share with all of our own people, let alone outsiders. For example, I as a woman do not know all of what men do during their ceremonies. It is not my place. We learn with our eyes

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OLChemist Pow Wow Committee Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 720	Our culture has very different cast regarding intellectual property and spiritual matters. We do not spring from the same Socratic and Judeo-Christian roots. I was taught that to share certain information is to dilute it or to destory its power This is not a point to be argued, for it is implicit in the metaphysical understanding of the universe with which I was raised. For me to accept otherwise is to acculturate and surrender a part of my unique Native ethos. In our tradition, there are things that we do not share with all of our own people, let alone outsiders. For example, I as a woman do not know all of what men do during their ceremonies. It is not my place. We learn with our eyes and ears, not our mouth. Watch, listen, and reflect before questioning. There are areas like the Ghost Dance which are very private and sensitive. For various reasons we may not even speak much among ourselves about these things. Part of respecting our culture is respecting our boundaries.