Time for reprogramming with the stones. Obviously I had some teaching work to do on a deep level. I believe in Mana-all power comes from within. If power is within everyone and everything, no one can make things happen to another. We influence events but all elements involved are there by their own mana, sometimes consciously participating, often unconsciously cooperating.
Shamans are activists, healers.
If we could have saved her, we would have. God knows we tried. But the very fact that we couldn't, despite all of our efforts, all of our prayers, all of our love, must mean a greater mana was holding course. We salute your mana, Annemarie. One way we have of showing our love is to stop being sad or feeling guilty for our part in your dance and instead be honored.