Dear Pati,
I have been in the presence of a person I believe is Holy; a person who speaks respectfully of all the world's religions; a teacher with compassion for all life. Being in the presence of Angaangaq changed me - a weight has been lifted.
Saeem
Dear Pati, 4/2/08
Wow! Three days with Angaangaq at the gorgeous El Capitan Canyon…what an amazing and truly life changing experience! Thank you, thank you, thank you. “Uncle’s urgent message… to “melt the ice in the heart of man” has become a mission statement for me to live by. I find joy in putting a smile on a stranger’s face. I look for ways to be more patient and kind towards my fellow man and not take life so seriously. “Uncle” touched each one of us in that workshop with his drumming, songs, stories, his deep soulful blue eyes and unconditional love. I can’t imagine a better healing recipe for the mind, body and soul. Personally, I had the opportunity to overcome, an irrational fear. I conveyed to Uncle how scared I was to do a sweat lodge for the first time, and his unexpected response was “Great! I hope you’re scared shit-less”. He proceeded to give me that devilish smile and a hug and then kept vigilant of my emotional state as the red hot “grandfather rocks kept arriving at the door of the lodge we had all created. He knew what I was capable of and that the sweat lodge would bring up issues like this for everyone. When I lasted the whole 4 hours, he requested I go out first,“keeping my head held high and to walk in a good way”. I’ll never forget how proud he made me feel that day. Our sacred circle in the canyon workshop experienced laughter and tears, but more importantly unequivocal joy. My husband, friend and I all agreed that just being in the energy of such an enlightened indigenous person created a peaceful place of sanctuary within. Sort of like the “ahhhhh” feeling you get when you first submerge yourself into a soothing, bubbly hot tub - each of our five senses felt bathed, massaged and renewed. Pati, my sincerest thanks go out to you for your vision and courage to make this event happen and I anxiously await for the next function Tierra Sagrada sponsors. I welcome any opportunity to learn more from the indigenous wisdom keepers how better to “walk in a good way”.
Most Gratefully Yours,
Linda Q.Williams
I am still basking in the glow of our weekend together, and wanted to say to each of you how deeply I value your heart, your presence and your contribution to the beauty of this world. My weekend was life altering in such a magnificent way, and my connection to each of you was the food of that transformation. I am still deeply touched by your beauty, and I am changed - Thank you Thank you Thank you!
If I had the address of everyone in circle I would love to include them in this email. If you are willing, I would love to receive any emails of those in the circle that you know. Otherwise, please feel free to forward this email to them remembering to add their name above. I would appreciate your support in spreading the Love around the circle.
In deepest gratitude and love,
Laura