Archived Monthly Channelled Message:
Sky Pony's thought for May 2007:
Sky Pony's message feels a little different today...he begins to just talk, without his usual presentation of imagery or actions...he seems to just want to get right to his point!
It is a time of renewal, a time for all to build new bridges reaching from your current life to another new beginning. Just as Nature does at this time of year, so it is in our human nature to renew ourselves and step forward, refreshed and eager to pursue our latest dreams and desires.
That winter sleep has been long this year; many of you have wondered if you would ever truly awaken from the sense of lethargy and staleness that was characterized by these past few months.
I encourage you this month to go easy on yourself, even though you are finding some newer, deeper personal strengths and convictiions. Remember to allow yourself the space and time to continue to rest and rejuvenate, and to say 'yes' or say 'no' where you and only you see fit. You are still needing some energy to process the events of the past few months... as different as they have been for each one of you, they have nonetheless been trying and challenging.
Remember also to feel the soft new grass under your feet, and to breathe the fresh spring air...let it fill your spirit with hope and promise for the days ahead. The coming days will continue to hold their own challenges, mostly in the area of personal conviction, assertiveness, and testing your resolve to walk your own talk. Know that you have the strength to do this, and to live your own life in your own way, whatever that means to each of you. It is important to fertilize your spirit at this time, so that it can grow in the months ahead. Think about what this means for you...how do you do this in your own way, at your own pace? What is it that truly feeds you? Spend time on this every day, and you will find your energy soaring to new places.
Sky Pony's thought for March 2007:
Sky Pony first shows us an image of a winged, tiny fairy flitting through the air, waving her magic wand, flying in circular movements. Sky Pony is also watching her, with an expression of calm amusement . She touches the air with her wand, sprinkling a golden dust with each movement. Below her, there are many people lying on the ground, with their eyes closed...I cannot tell if they are dead or simply sleeping. Then they begin to stir awake as the dust hits their faces, and slowly begin to move around and to open & blink their eyes, as if awakening from a long, deep sleep.
There are moans and soft exclamations coming from each person. They are looking around at their surroundings as if there is something new there, something that looks and feels different.
Sky Pony speaks now, motioning to the crowd:
It is true, you are in fact just waking up. This is the new life that you have been planning, that you have been waiting for and striving to create. Why are you so surprised? Why didn't you believe that it would be different? Why didn't you believe that you were capable of creating this for yourself?, he asks. This has been what you were waiting for...and yet it seems difficult that everything you have been wanting is in fact here waiting for you...you have just not been able to really see it until now. There is a look of puzzled disbelief on many faces, as we all come to terms with his words. 'How can it be that simple?', we are wondering.
Sky Pony replies, Many of the things that are most profound and most life-changing in our lives are in fact the simple things. It is all a matter of how we see it. We like to make life very complicated, because if we continue to do this, it places much of what we can create for ourselves out of our perceived control. As long as what we try to do, and what we try to create is complex, we can distract ourselves from the real issues...and the real solutions. What if you truly believed that all of the tools you would ever need are already present in your own mind, in your own spirit, in your own ability to connect to the Beyond? What if you finally realized that you had all of the power, the resources within yourself to create whatever you really desired? This would truly leave you wondering about what you had been doing with your time all of these years, would it not?
As Sky Pony feels all of us beginning to be embarrassed about our own attitudes, he reminds us:
This is not said for self-punishment...my words are meant to help you understand your own ablities and to encourage you to fully awaken from your lifetime of sleeping...sleeping away the parts of yourself that have been waiting for the right time, the right circumstances, the right people, the right opportunities...and on and on. What about now being the right time? What about you being the right person to make your life happen the way you decide? What if I tell you that it really is that simple? You may be a little shocked to find yourself awakening now, here, in this, your own world.... but here you are.
Sky Pony watches with loving care as we continue to stumble about, finding our own way, rubbing the dust from our eyes, and looking around us...beginning to see. He leaves us with these parting words:
Ask yourself: What do I now see that is right before me in my life, that I have longed for, and in fact have already created for myself?
He waits and smiles at each of us as we all, in our own way, understand his words and respond to his question.
Sky Pony's thought for February 2007:
As Sky Pony comes into my awareness, he appears to be floating in the air, but then his image transforms to that of a musical conductor, waving a baton . There is music to be heard, he says. It is all around you and within your mind and body. It is the music of your spirit, as it sings and plays and expresses its innermost desires. Can you hear it?
There is a pause as I wait and sense many others around me also listening and waiting with me. It is very quiet. Then there is a sound of the wind blowing, but very gently, not much more than a breeze. As I wait, the breeze picks up, and there is a mixture of all kinds of sounds and instruments, but the sounds are not in the least harmonious. They sound like an orchestra just warming up, each instrument playing a different tune or exercise. Then Sky Pony waves his arms, as a conductor would signal an orchestra to stop playing. and the sounds stop completely. He walks over to sit at his clearing in the woods (where he often meets with people), and he gestures for those of us who wish to be there with him to sit with him as he begins to talk.
This year is a time for action, but not in the way that you have known in the past. It is a different sort of action. It will feel more like inaction, because it will not be your usual style. This year, I am asking you to go beyond your accustomed way of interacting in the world, and to try something different. Try taking only the actions that please you....the ones that seem the most effortless, that bring you the most ease in your physical body. The kinds of actions that bring with them a feeling of relief, that you are able to finally do what it is you want to do. It sounds easy, but it takes a different kind of effort than you are used to. It is an effort of awareness, of holding yourself to this new way that I am suggesting. It may feel awkward and too simple, but its effects over time will be quite profound in your life, and you will find that you are able to actually accomplish more in your life, not less. This is because you will be acting from your heart, from your true self, not out of old ingrained habits.
This process in itself is invigorating and yet also relaxing, for it is one of ease and self-compassion. It is the opposite of striving. It is more like the ease of just breathing and moving about at a pace that is your own.
Try this for yourself and stay with it long enough so that you begin to forget that you actually operated in another way in your life. You may find that you sleep more, or you may find that you are more active physically. You may have more social time, or you may find yourself alone more than usual...do not worry about how this manifests itself, for it will all be in your own best interests. This can be life-changing...are you ready?, he says with a quick smile and a mischievous chuckle.
Sky Pony watches as those of us who spent this time with him begin to move off in our own ways, each looking a little awkward as we find ourselves moving a little differently, almost as if we are not quite sure of our own body anymore. There is a collective sigh of relief, and yet some disbelief, as we all wander along back to our own lives from this meeting here with Sky Pony.
As I prepare to finish the message, I am overcome by a sense of exhaustion.
You are not alone, says Sky Pony. This deep fatigue comes from the letting go of a lifetime of trying to hold yourself together. Most of the others who were here today will find the same thing. It is not to be feared. It is merely a stage of adjustment that will pass, and be replaced by true energy of spirit and body. Just give yourself the time you need to follow this through as I have suggested.
I will be watching all of you with compassion and happiness as I see you transform yourselves in the coming months. Sky Pony smiles and nods goodbye for today.
Sky Pony's thought for December 2006:
As Sky Pony comes forward to give his message, I can feel him smiling. It is a broad smile, without hesitation, warm and welcoming. It brings a sense of warmth to my heart as I tune into him, a feeling of love and expansion. Even as I write these words, the feeling grows larger and I find myself smiling in response.
Ahhh....Sky Pony says. At last you can feel it. At last the time has come to understand the meaning of the past year...of, in fact, the past several years. It has been a trying time, has it not? A trying time for many. A time of growth, intense growth, but at the same time, a feeling so much of the time that you have just been spinning your collective wheels, so to speak. Sometimes we cannot see how far we have been until we take the time to stop and look back over our shoulder...way, way back.
As he says this, there is a scene opening up of a large field, and the wind is blowing strongly. The dirt is being whipped up into little circles of dust, like mini-tornadoes all over the place. Sky Pony can barely be heard above the noise of the wind. I hear him shouting, but no clear words come to me. The feeling of being in such a strong element of nature is exhilarating, not frightening in the least. This feels surprising...the sense that there is no danger, despite the strong mini-tornado winds.
Then it is as if there is some kind of adaptation to the sound, and Sky Pony can be heard once more.
This is the sound in your own mind at times...many times, he laughs. It's quite a racket. Hard to notice anything else above its roar. Amazing how we can adapt to hear beyond the din, isn't it?
Those of us who have gathered around him now nod in agreement. It feels refreshing to be able to hear something beyond our own mind's noise for a change. Sky Pony continues, Yes, it's important to recognize that there is a lot of dust, nose and debris within our own minds...but there are ways that we can learn to actually hear what is of value in there, and to go beyond being frightened by the intensity of our own thoughts. Take the time to be still and quiet with what is there, to adjust your self-hearing, with your own patience and perseverance. Step back away from the tornadoes, and look and see what has settled out when those winds die down...and they will die down, they cannot go on forever. It is not all debris that is left, not all garbage. You may have to sift through the dust a little, but you will find items of value in there. Claim them, nurture them, take them into your heart for safekeeping.
We take a few moments now to sift through our own little 'piles' to see what is there from the past year. There are new discoveries. old grief and hurts, and a few things we don't even recognize as our own. These are the new parts of you, Sky Pony explains as we gaze questioningly at these new items. They are the things you have been working for, the things you have been busy developing even when you thought you were getting nowhere. Go ahead, look at them and recognize them as parts of your new self. What do you see there? He chuckles again as he watches us, looking like little children at Christmastime, opening our gifts with a sense of wonder and excitement. Go ahead... enjoy your new gifts of self. Take them and play with them, get to know them, and let them become a familiar part of your being. They are here for you because you have asked for them. You have made them yourself. Go ahead...enjoy and be proud.
Sky Pony's thought for November 2006:
Sky Pony appears with his head hanging down, in a pensive mood today. He is walking slowly, around his place of reflection, his campfire in a clearing in the woods, where he often appears to me and to others. As I ask for his words for us today, he lingers by the fire, looks to the treetops, and begins to sing....it is a song I have heard him sing before, one that has a very haunting melody and has an effect of eliciting a feeling of searching and longing. As he finishes this song, he looks me directly in the eye and says, "And what is unfinished for you this year? What is it that your heart has longed for, and has not yet been found, dear one?"
As he looks past me now, he seems to be addressing the world at large. "And what of all of you? Where has your life taken you this year, and what remains to be said, to be done, to be sorted through, looked at one last time, and then put to bed once and for all? Perhaps it is a certain way of looking at self, at life...or perhaps it is a part of you, a way of being that no longer serves you, or never did serve you very well at all. Here at this time of year, when Nature is putting so much to bed for the winter, it is a good time to reflect on these things, and to understand the scheme of this in the great cycle of life. For here is our grieving time, our quiet time, our time to let be and put to rest those pieces that need to be let go of, so that new pieces will have a chance to sprout come springtime. So think about this and let nature help you settle in for the time of quiet renewal that comes with winter. It comes only as a whisper,...in fact many things will appear dead...but they are only transforming themselves...just as you are capable of. "
He turns back to the fire and places his hands in front of it, warming them and noticing that he can see his breath in the chilled air. The air is silent around him, as if we are all holding our collective breaths and waiting to figure out where or how to begin this task. Sky Pony smiles, as a feeling of empathy emanates from his kind face. He offers no further words, only a nod towards us..."take the first step", he says..."and get ready to go within, to give over to this time, and to await your own renewal. It is nature's way."
He nods his goodbye, and continues to sing softly into the flames.
Sky Pony's thought for October 2006:
There is a sound of distant drumming, as I ask Sky Pony to be with us for this month's message. It is dusk, and the air is heavy and humid, with the smell of smoke. As the scene appears, I see several campfires burning. I begin to hear the sound of many voices singing. It is a rhythmic, captivating sound with mesmerizing syllables and tones, but no words that I recognize. There is a gathering of some sort here, and the mood in the air is relaxed and reverent.
Then I see Sky Pony approach, and he has my dog , Marshall, by his side. They make a handsome pair as they approach slowly, emitting a feeling of quiet welcome. It brings tears to my eyes as I see them together, as it is only the second time I have seen an image of Marshall since he passed away in July this year. As they reach me, Sky Pony nods in welcome, and Marshall solemnly sits beside him, greeting me with a little thump of his tail.
"You can see he is here with us now", Sky Pony says, gesturing towards Marshall. "He will be part of our circle now, adding his wisdom and perspective to our world. " My tears fall freely now, as I sense the value that Marshall has even now, in his new surroundings.
Sky Pony looks past me, addressing the people who are here to receive his message today. "I don't know how many of you are lovers of the animal world. Many of you may not imagine your life without these creatures, yet for others, your world has a different focus. Whether you are aware of the gifts that our many creatures bring to you or not, I wish today to acknowledge and celebrate their role in our lives, and to honour their unique contribution to our world. They come to us to guide us, to remind us of who we are, and to show us some amazing qualities of resilience, hope, and optimism. Their traits are as varied as their appearance. Their ability to love is legend. They often come to us to help and to show us our path, sometimes sacrificing their lives for us. They can reach out to those who need them, communicating in a way that does not require words, only emotion and action. It is time for us to treasure all of these creatures, and to give thanks for the many lessons they have taught us."
Now Marshall lies down beside Sky Pony and looks into the woods beyond the scene. There is a sense of us being joined by many others, but the message is hard to receive, as if it is all in slow motion and with a dream-like, hazy feel. I have trouble even focusing, wondering why it is so difficult to receive the rest of the message, and pausing to try to gain some clarity. There is a compelling urge to suddenly sleep, to withdraw, and to stop the message, and I question what is happening. As I sigh, the sound of the drumming begins to heighten again, and I feel that I am being taken on a journey in my mind.
On this journey, I see the sky filled with all kinds of animals. There are domestic animals, wild ones, birds, reptiles, and insects. Their faces are all looking out, as if one giant tapestry. It is an awesome view. "This is animal wisdom", Sky Pony explains. "It is everywhere. All we need to do is to let it appear to us, day or night, awake or asleep. It never leaves us."
Just then, a large black panther emerges, and joins Marshall. They appear to have known each other before, and share a special bond. They walk silently off into the distance. Sky Pony smiles. "They have been called", he says. "They are off to give their special medicine."
And as I continue to watch, many of the other species begin to wander away, as if also answering a special call and purpose. Sky Pony turns to us all again. "Pay attention in your dreamtime over the coming weeks, and in your waking moments, when you are needing some guidance, and be open to the animal that appears in your mind. This one will have a special meaning for you, and will be there to communicate with you and to guide you towards your best action. Be open to their message, and you will find your life enriched."
We all watch now as the animal parade continues, wondering when we will be next to receive our own special blessing of our guide animal's presence. Sky Pony nods goodbye to us for today, and wanders off, his image blending with the sea of animal spirits.
Sky Pony's thought for September 2006:
Sky Pony appears to me, smiling and with an air of celebration, yet relaxation about him. He sniffs the air with great enthusiasm, and smiles again. "It is a time of reflection, yes...but also a time to harvest your wishes. Wishes that you have been thinking about for some time now, during the past few months of warmth and the change of life's pace that comes with the summer months."
He looks out a bit wistfully, and as I follow his gaze, I see a foggy mist, and wonder what it is he seems to be seeing that I cannot. "Ah..." he says."That seems to be the trick of it all, doesn't it, to be able to see sometimes what others can see for us, and yet we cannot seem to make out for ourselves". As I strain my eyes further, all I continue to see is the mist and feel the cool condensation against my skin, with a bit of a chill, like the feel of early morning dew on the grass. It causes me to shiver a bit and still wonder what it is that he sees, that I cannot. He motions for me to sit beside him, as if looking from a different vantage point, and instructs me to relax and to not try so hard to see with my external eyes, but rather with my 'internal eyes' and imagination. Now it all feels different. As he encourages me, I begin to create scenarios of how I wish my life to be...one of more balance, of greater ease and contentment, of relaxed pace and full of the activities that I enjoy and that boost my spirit.
"Sometimes all we need is a little encouragement", says Sky Pony. "In our own intensity and striving, we forget one of our greatest gifts...our imagination. We forget that it is there for us whenever we wish, to call upon it for reassurance, for entertainment, and for creating what we wish to happen. It is that simple. If we continure to live in what is, and do not allow the time for our imagination to have free reign, even for a few minurtes a day, then how are we ever to move beyond exactly where we are? So often we are afraid to take the first step, that of imagining what it is we want. It somehow feels safer to just stay where we are, to avoid disappointment, and so we never even create the chance for our lives to be different. This is indeed a great loss and such a waste of time. If something is not what you want it to be, then just imagine first what it is you want instead. Spend time on this in your mind every day. Really feel it and breathe it in as if it were already your reality, and then see what begins to happen in your life. Try this every day this month, and then next month I will check in with you again to see what has happened," he winks. "You are in for some nice surprises!"
Sky Pony gazes off into the distance again. "Just making new movies", he grins.
Sky Pony's thought for August 2006:
Sky Pony approaches us for his message this month, with a heavy heart. "I find that this time of year there is a type of heaviness in the air...it is a pausing kind of time, a suspended kind of time...not full summer...the waning of summer...but not yet the end of summer either...a state of grace, of waiting..." His voice trails off for a moment, as he is lost in thought.
"When you pause yourselves during the coming weeks, take the time to notice what it is that fills that space that you have momentarily created. Is it a yearning? A longing? For what? What feels unfinished for you at this time? What needs your attention, that has been swept aside in your haste to live life on these long summer days and short nights? We naturally take on a different rhythm this season of light, and as that light just begins to shift to the transition time to the next season, so do our own lives. Work with the natural world and take this pause time to discover your own missing segments, the pieces of self that just need a little more attention at this time. In your pause time, these aspects of self will come to you on a whisper, on a brief echo, with a sense of emotional longing. Do not ignore them; it is your soul's promise speaking to you, and we all do well to listen to our own messages."
Sky Pony turns away from us now, looking out towards a soft gold and pink sunset.
" There are answers always waiting for us in our own inner silence." He breathes slowly as a sense of peaceful quiet space permeates the air around him. There is a soft sense of pause, of reverence, of respect for life's processes. He smiles gently as he turns to nod his goodbye to us for now.
Sky Pony's thought for July:
"Think about some new things this month. Think about some new ways that you can allow yourself to come out of your own shell. By this I mean, ways that you can be more visible to the world, but most of all, to yourself. You may think that this is easy, or that it does not even make sense...for we all think that we know ourselves well...after all, we live within our own skin every day. But I am talking about the layers under your skin...the layers that are much deeper, and usually hidden from yourself, as well as the world. You may also wonder why it is that I have asked you to look here...and I am glad you asked...for that means that you are at least curious enough to consider what may seem an odd request.
I am asking you to uncover a hidden treasure. This treasure is a part of yourself that is so unique, so precious, that you have had it hidden away for fear that it will be snatched away from you, so it has seemed better to 'incubate' it, so to speak. But now is hatching time. What is that hidden part that needs to hatch? What do you dare show the world, so that those around you can benefit from this amazing and unique aspect of your being? It is not too late, and it is not too soon. Now is the right time for all of us to see this buried treasure, and to bask in its beauty."
Sky Pony's thought for June 2006:
"There comes a time when we all need to take stock of where we are and who we are. For some, it is a common process, but for others maybe happens only under times of stress and upheaval in your life, for this is a time when one naturally starts to ask more questions and seek more answers. Now is that time... a time for you to step back from the usual 'hubub' of your life and to ask where you find meaning, and where that meaning is allowed space in your life... not 'token' space, but real space and time and energy. It is easier to gloss over this, and to just say that for today it is not as important as so many other things that you have to do. But when, then, is it important enough? When are you important enough in your own life? Of course, it is admirable to care and to nurture those around you; to stop this would be like ripping off your arms. That is not what I mean. I mean that you need to shift your focus inwards, towards your very core. And stay there long enough to see who, and what parts of you, are hiding in there, longing to come forward. And perhaps, when you feel courageous enough, you will open that door just a little, and allow those pieces to see the light of day. And that will be a day worthy of a very big celebration."
Sky Pony's thought for March 2006:
"Whenever I am asked to speak to those who would listen, I am always humbled that you would wish to hear my thoughts. I am also grateful, because there are many words that I wish to share with those of you who are ready to listen, ready to learn, ready to take on a new step and a new determination to walk your own path.
Today, just for a few moments, stop and let yourself listen to what is truly in your heart. Not what you wish was there, but what is truly there. It may not be to your liking...it may be feelings or beliefs that you thought were long gone, but here they are again, sneaking their way into your conscious awareness, when you take the time to really listen. There is no shame in whatever is there inside of you. If you could only show yourself the same compassion that you have available for others, you would find your breathing a little easier, your steps a little lighter. It is time to allow yourself that same grace. So whatever the thought, or the feeling, just allow it its own place and congratulate yourself for your willingness to sit with that honesty at this time.You will find it becomes much easier than the harshness of your critical self-voice, and also easier than pretending that your thoughts are all pretty ones. To be able to allow just what is there to be there, is a great gift to yourself."
Sky Pony's Thought for the New Year:
"Don't think for a moment that this year is not important. Don't think for a moment that your place in the world is insignificant. This year holds great promise for enduring change in your life, the kind of change that makes you wonder why it has taken so long to come about...the kind of change that has only until now been a longing, not a reality. I am speaking to all of you who wish to read my words...all of you who are looking for answers to your life's difficult challenges. Know that you are not alone in your searching, that others also share this desire to have a life that is lived with consciousness, with meaning, with authenticity. You have the ability to look long and hard at what this means for you, at what changes need to be made in order to live in this way. But rather than fear that this will be a difficult task, why not look at it another way...that to NOT live this way is actually draining your emotional and physical reserves. There is a large part of you that wishes for the struggle of your life to ease up...and I say to you now, that the struggle comes from fighting yourself, not from outside forces, situations, or people.
Remember how much control you really do have in your life...and make your decision to exercise this birthright, to determine how you are meant to live out your inner gifts."
Sky Pony’s message for November 2005:
[I am aware of my procrastination this month in contacting sky Pony for the monthly website message. every time I sit down to do the message, I think of many other things to do instead. Finally I sit down to channel his message on Nov. 11, and as I tune into his energy and ask him to be present, there is the sound of laughter coming from him , and echoing all around him.]
Sky Pony begins to talk to me and says,"what is it that you are so afraid of? I am still the same guide that has been here for you for years...what is it that you fear I am about to say, that keeps you hiding from me?" he says quizzically. As I look at him to respond, I am aware of all of the readers who enjoy his messages here on the website, gathering around to hear what he has to say. He speaks to all of us, as if there is a sense of dread or uneasy anticipation among all of us.
'When you are afraid, why is it that you run the other way, rather than just sitting with the emotion of it? Why do you feel the need to busy yourself with so many distractions, all the while letting that fear eat away inside of you? I am only a guide, I know only what I know, nothing more and nothing less. You, on the other hand, all of you, know much more about yourselves, each other and life itself than you may be willing to let on here today. It's OK", he smiles..."I won't give away your secret!!" He then whispers, but we can still hear him... "the secret is that you really are not so afraid, that you really are just putting off realizing that you know all of the things that you need to do to move ahead in your life...you are just waiting for permission! So...I give it to you, if that's what you are looking for!" (he winks, and waves an imaginary magic wand that seems to suddenly make us all feel as if we are about to fall asleep...a dreamy, pleasant feeling that is more relaxed than any of us have been for awhile). He watches over us as we enter this seemingly dream-like state, yet feel fully aware of what is going on in our minds. Sky Pony observes as we all seem to be replaying some aspect of our life, some point of strong crossroads, of a choice that was made when we needed to turn in a new direction and did so, despite our fears and our sense that we were jumping off a cliff , not knowing quite where we would land or in what condition we would be at the end of it all. He watches as we shudder at the memory, wonder how we survived, and yet realize that that's exactly what we did...survive.
"Perhaps it is good to be reminded of those times today, and for you to think about this memory over this next month, as it comes to your consciousness. It will remind you of your inner strength, and this is a strength that you will need to turn to again right now. I am only reminding you that it is there within each one of you, it does not come from outside of yourself."
We are shifting around uneasily, wondering what is in store for us in the coming weeks. Sky Pony smiles. "your clarity is becoming a way of life, and these are the weeks to sharpen that further, just a bit more. This clarity is the kind that comes from your own spirit, that comes from the place inside of yourself that does not doubt or second guess...it is a place of strong inner knowing about who you are and about what you are here to do in this world, whether that be in your work life, your personal life, or both. And so it is time to just allow that self to live in the world more freely. It may be unnerving at times, yes, but that does not mean that it is wrong...simply that you are adjusting to your sense of inner confidence and peace, and you are just getting on with living it, that is all. So just go about and live your life...there is nothing more that I can offer you than just those words of encouragement today, and a gentle push to send you on your way."
Just then a sudden gust of wind comes up, and we feel as if we can't sit still or move voluntarily in any given direction. It is as if we are being propelled forward and just have to go where the wind takes us. Sky Pony smiles again and watches as we are blown along on our given paths. Amid some protest and some excitement, we disappear from the scene. Sky Pony's smile lingers on, and then fades from view.
Sky Pony’s message for October 2005:
Sky Pony's message for this month comes in a feeling of a dream-like state...ethereal, yet present. There is an awareness of his presence, and yet a vagueness about the image and a changing of the image, as if the visual keeps transitioning into something else, just as it starts to become clear enough to see. This goes on for a few minutes, this in -and- out of focus, and elusiveness of clarity.
'Listen", he whispers.....".Listen....". There is nothing but silence. There is a faint sensation of the wind, just a hint of a gentle breeze, enough to feel the hairs stand up on our skin. Sky Pony seems to be listening himself, encouraging those of us who are present here with him to watch him, as well as to place all of our senses on alert. "Things are changing", he says. "Soon you will not fully recognize the person that you thought you were. You have been asking for this change for some time now, and the time is happening right now. It is no longer the time of complacency, the time of waiting, the time of wondering ...wondering if there will be a 'right ' time for that which you are seeking, that which you are becoming. It has now arrived, because you have decided it is time to arrive in your own life. You have decided that you are going to leave behind the old ways that did not serve you well, the ways that you have outgrown. These are the ways that you were taught by those who did their best, but they could not have fully known who you were or what you needed, or what you were about to become...and so they did the best they could. But now it is your own time to live fully in your own skin and to embrace your own place in the life you have found yourself to be in. 'Found' is a deliberate word...it is as if you have woken up and part of you wonders, 'how did I end up here, in this kind of life, being this kind of person, doing these kind of things?'
Some of the life you are in was laid out for you by those who raised you...as I said, they were only doing the best they could...but the rest of your life is the one that you have created up until now, and it is the one that is rapidly shifting to more align with your truer purpose and your innermost longings. The awakening that I speak of has been happening slowly , but is now escalating...partly of your own doing, and partly because of the influence of our whole world right now. Rapid change is what is happening, and you have decided to become the key player in your own life, that is all. But it has far-reaching implications...it means no hiding behind old habits that no longer serve you...you simply do not have the patience for your old ways any longer...they do not work for you anymore.
It may feel for you, at these times we are in, to be the most normal, and yet the most terrifying all at the same time...or you may experience a sense of having arrived in the right place, and yet feel a bit of disorientation as you acclimatize yoursef to your new way of being. Don't be alarmed...this is all your own adaptation process. and it will level out shortly. So have the courage to study yourself, and observe the transition that is happening, and remember to give thanks to your own persistence that has helped you achieve the 'you' that you are today. The world needs those who are strong and true to who they are. The time for pretending is over. Take your emerging self and use some water, in whatever way feels fit for you, and emerge from this cleansing fresh and invigorated...your work has just begun and you will need your solid perspective to jump ahead in your next phase of living. Have confidence and go forward with your new-found self."
Sky Pony nods and bids us good-bye for today.
Sky Pony’s message for September 2005:
As I tune into Sky pony for this month's message, I hear drumming in the distance. This is joined by a chorus of voices singing, the tone rising and falling with the rhythm of the drums. There is a sense of a large number of people here, providing this music. As I hear the tones, Sky Pony telepathically 'translates' the music for us. "This is a song about staying on track. It is a song about courage, about doing what is right , not necessarily what is easy. It is about feeling in your bones your true destiny, but it is not just an individual destiny, it is also a group awareness and a community, collective cause. ...one that reflects a united stand for a common good."
The air falls silent now, and Sky Pony appears, walking into a clearing in the woods, carrying his drum in his hand, with his arm at his side. He then raises both arms up to the sky, throwing his head back, still holding the drum. "Hear me, great sky! Hear me, ancestors! Hear me, trees, plants, animals, and all of our people!" he shouts. Bear witness to this day!" He then sits quietly, composing himself, and drumming softly, in a deep state of relaxation and focus. As he slowly raises his head, he looks out and addresses all of us who have come to be here with him today. Some are here in physical form, and some appear like spirit shadows.
Sky Pony addresses the group: "Yes, I have 'called' you here today...you may have consciously heard my call, or there may only be a part of your awareness here, but here you are nonetheless." He sighs deeply. " Let us begin today by taking stock of what is so and what is not in our collective life as a community, and in our individual lives. As a community, there is a growing awareness among many of you that there is a shift in consciousness that is reaching large proportions. It is affecting each and every one of you, the planet, and all of its life forms...and beyond our known existence. There has been a shift that has in part been coaxed along by so many who have had the courage to say, 'no more'... the courage to face their own truth, and to say, 'I want to do better with this life of mine. I want to honour my gifts, my path, and serve others in a way that will also serve and honour myself'. This is good. This has created an enormous shift and is having large energetic effects on all of life. When you have the courage to truly live in your own skin, the one that you were gifted with in this life, then you will have truly arrived in your world. This is not as simple as it seems, and yet is as simple as breathing and being...something many of us forget how to consciously do in our day-to-day rush of living. This is what is so, and also what is not...an awareness of the importance of being fully alive, fully present, and yet a seeming incapacity to consciously carry this out on a daily basis. Do you know what a difference it would make to the whole world if everyone in it simply took a minute a day to consciously breathe, and be still? Only a minute. The energetic repercussions would be amazing and powerful beyond your imagination. Are you willing to try this? Only a minute. Every day. See how your life will change, see how the planet and beyond will change with this conscious shift of awareness. In your own private moments, dare to even extend this minute to another and another...and see what unfolds in this simple process. You will truly amaze yourself with what is possible in personal clarity and in allowing you to take stronger actions towards whatever you need to do to become more of who you were born to be. The greatest gift we can give to others is of our true selves, unadorned by even the most sophisticated of skills. Try, if you dare even further, to truly be with another and truly be present and listening for one minute a day. This will also profoundly affect your relationship with the person you choose to be with in this manner. It is a gift like no other. I offer to you today this possibility in your life...and on behalf of our world community, I ask you to consider it. "
Sky Pony waits and watches all of our faces as we all process his words in our own way, and consider what he has suggested to us today. There is a hush in the crowd, and a sense of collective holding of our breath. Sky Pony's sudden laughter rings out. "Breathe! How about now?!" We all begin to breathe and laugh and sigh, and talk, and listen.... Sky Pony looks at us with great affection and nods goodbye for today.
Sky Pony’s message for August 2005:
(Sky Pony's introduction to this month's message consisted of a 5- minute drumming rhythm, which he did through me with my drum. It had a very relaxing, yet insistent beat, capturing my attention and placing me in a state of peaceful timelessness. The sound is echoing now as I write these words, and Sky Pony appears on the scene dressed in full ceremonial clothing , looking proud and commanding respect, just by the energy of his presence.)
Suddenly the scene opens up to a full circle of Native drummers, all focused on their task, looking very intent and yet relaxed at the same time. Sky Pony walks forward as this scene fades into the background. "I come to you today to speak of celebration", he says. "It is a celebration of newness, a celebration of breaking old habits and of having the courage to move into a new way of being. Some of you may not immediately recognize yourselves in this way, or even think that it applies to you.. but I offer you the suggestion to think again. You may well realize that just when you thought you were enjoying the warmth of the summer, and relaxing perhaps, or taking a bit of time to feel the season, that in fact there has been much going on inside your spirit. There has been a large shift of consciousness, and this is happening on a grand world scale. I am not talking about a small matter here...I am speaking of large and important proportions. I am speaking of an energy that is spreading, an energy of new hope, and yet of a healthy anger that is willing to say, 'no more'. It is replacing a complacency that has bordered on group depression at times. But thanks to the determination of so many of you, your courage to step forward is fuelling the courage of others, and so it spreads...
There is a willingness to shed old ways of being that no longer serve your best interest. No longer are you willing to settle for a life that is less than what you deserve. Notice how this attitude has seeped into your very fibres, your cells and your spirit...an attitude of quiet determination to do what matters to you, and to not settle for less."
Sky Pony now walks down to a river and looks out upon the flowing water, and listens to the sounds that it makes as it moves over the rocks and bits of vegetation in its path. "It is a time for action, and yet also a time for reflection. The two are not mutually exclusive. It takes reflection to determine what is working for you, and yet it takes action to go forward and give life to your ideas, to make them reality. Summer is a time for both; the sun is hot, the days are long, it is a time of outward movement and energy of growth and proliferation. And yet, with the heat comes times of quiet consideration, times that you may allow yourself to just be with your thoughts and to allow them to drift and guide you to seek new answers to the questions that you hold in your heart. And why not? Why not take this time to get angry, to see what needs fixing, to make your plans and to realize that you have the capacity to do whatever it takes to make your life one of deep meaning and purpose, in whatever form that takes for you? After all, that is how you already came this far. It was by taking the time to decide what suited you and what did not, and then going ahead with the next step..and the next..and the next...and so here you are today, not the same person you were a year ago. And what of the next year, and the next? It is now that you are determining that path. So celebrate with me today your own journey, and take those moments ahead in the days and long evenings of summer to reflect upon what matters most to you...and then take action....and then, there will again be cause for celebration.
Sky Pony walks slowly back to the rest of his group, picks up his drum, and begins again, a beautiful rhythm that resonates in our hearts and minds. He smiles and nods to us as he fades from view.
Sky Pony’s message for July 2005:
Sky Pony presents to us wading ankle-deep in a flowing river, walking on and around submerged rocks, and initially enjoying the cold refreshment of the water on this hot summer day. At times he almost loses his balance, but manages to right himself and continue along the river, walking downstream with the flow. In time his ankles become numb with the cold of the water. He continues on and on, deep in thought, not paying much attention to the growing lack of sensation in his legs and feet.
“I’m on a mission”, he says. “I want to get there by nightfall, and I won’t stop until I make it there.” He seems very intent and focused on this goal. After what feels like hours, his legs and feet numb, red and very cold, he decides to stop on the riverbank for a rest. He stretches out, warming himself in the sun, noticing the soreness and tingling as circulation is restored to his feet. “Amazing how long it takes to get where you’re going, isn’t it?” he says, addressing all of us through his thoughts. “It can seem like endless, numbing work, this journey forward, trying to get to where we want to be. Sometimes we aren’t even aware of parts of ourselves anymore, such is the focus and drive to reach this goal, to fulfill this desire. “
Suddenly he realizes how very exhausted he is, not having noticed this earlier, either. He seems startled, wondering how he could all of a sudden feel this sense of needing to rest, to sleep, when earlier he had not even given his stamina a second thought. “Our minds are amazing things. They can sustain us through so much, even when our bodies are crying for relief”, he says. He now focuses inward, feeling the extent of his aching muscles, tingling feet, bruised ankles, and overall tiredness. He drifts into sleep as he is lying on the riverbank, and he dreams….Images of animals, people in his life, past adventures, fears and accomplishments present themselves in a tangle of feelings, visual displays, and thoughts.
He slowly begins to awaken, feeling groggy and trying to remember where he is and where he was going. Then his goal, his mission returns to his awareness with startling clarity. He awakens fully now, with renewed enthusiasm, conviction, and a readiness to return to his journey. He stops to snack from his pack of food, and looks downriver to see what is ahead of him. His attitude is one of calm determination, readiness and confidence. “When you know what your destination is, there really are no impediments”, he says. “Sure, you need to take some time to rest, eat, sleep and recharge…but you will find that your ability to get going again is always there for you, fuelled by your strong intent to be where you want to be. It is that simple when your goal is clear. You just get up again and carry on, no doubts big enough to stop you.”
He assesses the flow of the river…it seems deeper, colder and faster than it was earlier in the day. “It’s all just perception”, he says. “The river hasn’t changed….I have just stopped and looked at it differently, and underestimated how much I was able to withstand already. It is no more dangerous or frightening than before. It is just the path I am re-joining, just the means for my travel, nothing more.”
Sky Pony packs up his belongings, and steps back into the flowing river, adjusting his feet to the rocks and registering the numbing cold once more. He sighs deeply, and begins again, one foot in front of the other. And he keeps going, determined to arrive at his goal. “Nothing will stop me”, he says. “It just needs to be done, that is all”. And he waves over his shoulder to us as he carries on downstream, his figure receding from view. His final words echo into our thoughts as we watch him walking away…. “And it is done."
Sky Pony’s message for April 2005:
As Sky Pony appears, he is walking through the woods, gathering spring flowers.
He is humming softly to himself as he walks. "What a beautiful time of year!', he comments. "So much fresh air, so many new smells and sounds...everything is waking up!” His attitude is one of gratefulness and wonder. 'It is good to be able to take a fresh look at things in life, and be able to step back with that sense of amazement and appreciation, isn't it? We so often forget that we can benefit by looking at our friends, our work, our activities with a new set of eyes, and this can change everything. Winter is a time when we close off, retreat inward, as if imitating our bear cousins in their deep sleep. It may look outwardly as if we are the same all year, just going about our business, but there is a rhythm to the seasons that is very real, even for those of you who live indoors and scarcely see the outside world all winter." (Many of us sigh with heaviness as we think of how we have longed to feel the outside air upon us all winter, but have run inside away from the dark and cold, preferring instead to isolate ourselves under a big blanket, and shut out the world. Even when we were not doing this, the idea seemed very appealing.)
"And so you wonder how you will face the new season, already so tired from the winter, already feeling cheated because you did not get the chance to truly hibernate? I remind you of this: spring brings a renewal that makes us forget about our weary winter bones and causes our senses to feel more alive and alert. Observe the animals and birds this season...see how they sniff and explore, as if they have never smelled anything so delicious and new in their lives before, and notice how they are totally absorbed by this activity. They are not troubled by what they should have done, or what they think life should have offered them in the winter months...they were much too busy surviving...as were you all, in your own way...but yet many of you carry a resentment that your quiet time did not yield to your expectations, and so now you miss the flowers growing right under your nose!. But Nature is not going anywhere...she is right here for you to see her, feel her and smell her to your heart's content. Allow yourself some moments to truly feel her presence, in whatever way you can bring Nature into your life. Her pride and purpose in just being who she is, in all her diversity and spring freshness, is inspiring to us all. So follow the lead of our animal friends, and sniff, feel, see and hear this spring...and notice how your 'inside self' comes more alive as you do so. Nature is always here to teach us about special moments, in her own quiet and steadfast way. Feel her strength and endurance, and know that you, too, are made of the same stuff. "
Sky Pony leaves the scene, slowly sniffing the air and savouring the soft green grass under his bare feet.
Sky Pony’s message for May 2005:
Sky Pony comes into my awareness drumming on his drum, but it is a very strange presentation. He is stumbling around as he walks, and the drumming is very erratic and off-beat. My first reaction is to think that there is something wrong with him. 'Don't be alarmed", he says. "I have not lost all of my senses yet!!'. He them seems to get his bearings, and proceeds to walk more upright, and the rhythm of the drumming slows and regulates to a steady beat. His posture becomes proud and upright, and he takes on a more confident air. "You can no doubt relate to this, can you not?" he says to us. "Do you not recall times in your own life where you have stumbled about, not knowing where to put your feet, not knowing even how to find your way, even though you are in familiar territory? It is as if the world as you knew it ceased to exist, and you felt out of place and lost somehow. This sense of disorientation can be very disturbing. It is like being a child all over again, learning how to walk and move about, how to play and drum and speak, and the embarrassment that comes with feeling that you are not measuring up to some invisible standard. Think back in your life when this last happened to you. Maybe it was not this dramatic, but surely you can admit to times where you scarcely knew who you were anymore, and how to get through your day. This state of confusion can come for many reasons, from the obvious ones of shock from death of one close to us, to the everyday events that seem to knock us off our position of comfort, familiarity and balance.
We are creatures of habit, and we like to know where our life is going, and how we are going to get there. We like to know that things are safe and predictable., Even those of you with a strong sense of adventure find your comfort in certain small routines, as simple as drinking coffee or watching the birds outside of your window."
As Sky Pony talks, suddenly my sense of his awareness disappears, and I wait nervously to see what has happened. "See how something as small as this, as small as someone disappearing from view momentarily, can cause a bit of a stir? It is that unpredictable sense of change, of newness, of sudden new direction that is preceded by that sense of momentary panic and confusion that I wish to address here. It is a common reaction for all who dare to look beyond the everyday scope of their life, who dare to see what may be out there awaiting their discovery. But patience with the disorientation, the confusion, the fear, and the unsettled feeling of personal change can be a challenge. We all want to just glide smoothly from one life lesson to the next, knowing at any given time what has just happened, and where we are moving to in the next moment of our development." He laughs, saying, "if only it was so simple, then there would be no motivation to reach beyond to the next step! It is this very discomfort that allows us to reach beyond now to see what is causing it, and to wait out our time until the next phase of life's journey.
For your own adventure, why not see for yourself how you react when all is not as planned, and you sense a shift in your life path or your sense of self-discovery. What do you do? How do you react? What do you do to try to get it all under control again? How patient are you with waiting to see where it is all leading, as if watching a beautiful rose come into bloom? These are some questions I offer you today. See if you can rise to the personal challenge of sitting with your own 'transitional discomfort', I shall call it, until life and spirit reveals further plans for you. Know that this discomfort is transient, and then you will have a brief time where you can enjoy the illusion of personal stability and predictability once again!! It is this wonderful opportunity for change that creates us as such unique, wonderful and complex beings that we are. Enjoy your own uniqueness, yet take comfort in knowing that we all at some level experience this unsettlement that comes with life's journeys. I wish you well in your discoveries these next days ahead..."
Sky Pony closes his hands, prayer-fashion, as he bids us good-bye for today.
