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 A Vision of Snow Owl

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 A Vision of Snow Owl

A great council was held where all the tribes came together and from the
circle of unity of the tribes came nine eagle feathers.  These feathers were
the symbol of the message of unity and hope of all tribes.

Nine people were chosen by the Chiefs to be the bearers of the feathers, to
go to all peoples and bring them the message.  These brave people went out
into the world of men to deliver the message.

Some found that when they gave the feather, it was immediately consumed by
fire and went to ashes and fell to the ground.  Others found that their
feather, when given, turned to ice and broke into pieces and fell to the
earth.

Still others found that their feather turned into air and was carried away on
the wind.  Very few found that their feather was accepted and held close to
the heart to become a part of the people.

Those whose feathers had turned to fire, ice or air returned to their Chiefs
with tears of sadness.  They told of the events with shame and said that now
they had no feather to return to the sacred circle.

The old men of the tribes said, "YOU ARE THE EAGLES ... YOU ARE THE EAGLES
... YOU ARE THE EAGLES.

"When your feather turns to fire, you must pluck one from your self and
continue.  When your feather crumbles with the ice, you must take one from
your own heart and continue.  When your feather turns to air, you must pull
one from your spirit and continue.

"The feathers you were given in the Great Circle were only a symbol; they are
not the only ones you have.  For when you give the feathers of your own
selves, this great sacrifice will do these things."

The feathers which turn to fire are those people so caught in the trap of
self that they burn everything in their fire of heedlessness.  When you pluck
a feather from your own self to give to them, this kindness will turn their
hearts to someone other than themselves.

The feathers which turn to ice are those people whose hearts have been so
burdened by hurt that they have frozen in the ice of caution.  In pulling a
feather from our own heart, this sacrifice will warm them and free their
hearts from the cold of doubt.

The feathers which turn to air and blow with the wind are those people whose
spirit is wavering and whose loyalty rests in no meadow.  When you pull a
feather from your own spirit, your sacrifice will calm their souls and they
can again walk with you on the Spirit Path.

It is not only the great and wise who know of this secret of sacrifice, of
giving of one's own being in the service of the Great Spirit.  Every feather
bearer learns this truth. 

You must not be sad or shameful, for even if you give away all the feathers
of your self and return to the Great Circle naked, with only the love of
those who accepted your feathers to clothe you, you will find great honor,
and all the sons and daughters of humankind will remember your name and
praise your deeds in the sight of the Great Spirit.

(August 88 issue of Baha'i Canada) 

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