Category : Alternative Living

I’ve a “sister” in Holland.  Quite a gal.  DOing much in “the OLD WAY”.  Just sent pictures of some of the tools the “BEFORE” Hi Tech” took over.  One, a SCYTHE.
I’ve used these often over the years.  AFTER learning the PROPER way…these are a JOY to use.  Actually rather RELAXING.  You get into a natural “rhythm” as you go…SLICING the bases of wheat to High weeds.  Really FUN!  AND: No GAS.  No SMELL.  No NOISE…and NO running back to fill up with gas/oil mix (“weed eaters”).
I’ve the last as well….DO like ’em for “close to fence / etc.” work”.  But in an overgrown Lot, to a Field, the Scythe just CAN’T be beat ($$ wise).  I’ve gone through 4 “weed Eaters” but YET to ruin the Scythe.

There are ALOT of “Old Timey” tools you can get…NEW…simply by knowing it’s name and looking Online.  Tools that Make SENSE!  Tools that LAST!  And often NOT AS EXPENSIVE as a “Modern” type.

I’ve been “burned” too often with High Tech things…so look for a BETTER Way….and darn if that “way” has an “antique” ‘stigma’.  Some are tools in our VERY ANCIENT past.

Ever lug two 5 gal.buckets, full?  ME TOO!  Banged legs / slopped out contents…and ROUGH ON THE ARMS / HANDS / BACK.  Well, I found and bought a SHOULDER YOKE!  WOW!  What a CARRYING Difference!  I LOVE IT! (Beaverbuckets.com).
Readers, we WILL be NEEDING TO KNOW OF THESE THINGS!  It is THOSE “ancient” ways / tools WE ARE HEADED FOR!!
“Hear” me.  We are NOT “Changing”…our future IS RIGHT AROUND THE “CORNER”.   Prepare NOW…by at least KNOWING of these ways.    re
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Into the Woods

I’ve been reading sites on Living In The Wilderness.  YOU might be interested (“dreaming”) of doing this too.

I see a number WANT to…but are AFRAID OF THE WOODS! (Many raised in / around cities).

I’d like to share some advice.

Yes, it IS “Scary”….especially if doing alone.  BUT, THIS FEAR CAN BE BROKEN.  At least you’ll KNOW if you can handle being alone.

GO TO THE WILDERNESS…make about a 20 ft. circle (mark with rocks or whatever if needed…to define your circle)….gather PLENTY of Firewood “inside”.

In your case, a tent etc. is ok…but NO Out Side “influences”(radio  /     etc) .  Ok with reading and writing materiel tho.

Go into the circle and DONT LEAVE IT!  Stay Day and NIGHT…ALONE!  As many as you can “take”.

I tell you true, the FIRST NIGHT is “HELL”!  SCARY!  STAY AWAKE  as  you can during the night(s).  Trying to get use to the Night’s Sounds.  A distant “moan” that’s only an animals call WILL FRIGHTEN YOU.  A twig snap will scramble you to your sleeping bag and the “protection” of your tent.  NOISES you are UNFAMILIAR with will ‘SPOOK’ you like crazy!!!

IF you can bear the night, then stay in your circle all day and the next night as well.  Again, staying awake as much as possible.  That 2 day/night is NOT as bad as the first (after all, nothing ate you or carried you off the 1st 24 hours…right?).

IF you can manage TWO 24 hrs in a row…”GO” for a THIRD 24 !

THAT THIRD TIME BREAKS YOUR FEAR!

These 3  24s helps you KNOW if you can “handle” being “alone”.

The circle acting like a tiny prison wall. In  this space  you’ll see what BOREDOM can do to you (will be your worse problem).  In real life (living way off in the boonies), BOREDOM will be a HUGE factor!

Try this FEAR BREAKER…Learn!   Will save you $$ and Time to know NOW, then to “DO” and find out YOU CAN’T TAKE IT!   (Scripture; “Fear NOT”).  Aho?   re

(WS)

An Aussie brother wrote:

Thankyou so much for your reply!

I have left some further contact with Helen to  show you, once you have contact Red Elk again with her, and offer you a couple of photos of me and Mel, the beautiful woman I share my life with-given tobacco is quite difficult to send internationally, and some further understandings I have come to since I had a ‘moment’ this time last year. Thankyou for the ‘Awakwning Spirits’ recommendation…I took a lot more out of the message than I thought possible.- I heard discriptions of the brain and the way it should work! I have released my fear of the Sacred Silence… though I was in fear as of about six months ago when I laid down to meditate for the first time and ended up shaking like a jackhammer for about 10 minutes after – but my partner could not feel it in me..  woke me right up too!!! In my meditation I imagined holding an old ceramic water vase in my right hand and sort of scanning my body from above while on my back- I didn’t realize I was in meditation.. The closer I moved the vase up my body to my head the more vibrating it caused, until the pain I thought was a little much, and so I threw the bottle to the floor and ended up having words with my partner that she could not remember 10 minuted later- as I imagined it all.. Something now tells me to go for it, trust the god in me and Father all round, and to keep the attitude I have in seeking…

I have one main confusion in my work. I understand that we as a race are hear to evolve and accept the challenges that brings inner gold to ones soul and spirit by healing ones self through the mind and pure mind,  and through experiencing via reflections.Once this is achieved, then true healing for others and our Earth Mother comes into the picture. Where my confusion lies in where in ‘Awakening Spirits’ I am told not to heal myself as this is self serving. This came as a little shock but only before I could see what might be meant by the comment. does not the path of the Shaman start with the fixing and healing of ones own brain, and if this self healing continues for a time, is it the brain/mind that is not included in this self service, as a pure mind is only attained ‘purely’ by service to others? Is the work negated by willing brain connections that are not currently there… like willing the fusion of the 2 brain hemispheres, could this be what natural evolution could mean for our race?? all symbology I feel comes down to this either in the end or as the start of a new world. I have even heard you, Red Elk in your Armageddon Vision  express amazing representations of the many 3’s in man and also areas of the brain using geographical metaphors. It also resonates that all past civilizations are a new opportunity to change the pattern of the collective consciousness as the intellect can, but often fails due to the natural pressures that may not be known or at least not cared for… what a lovely crossroads we live in now!

I hope you have already felt the good wishes sent out to you and your close world family.

Red Elk replied:

That “crossroad” has ALWAYS BEEN.  Since BIRTH, each has the choice to grab it and hang on OR exploring the “man” (sin) world.  EXTREMELY RARE for ANY to stay with #1.  You didn’t…now “tripping” to get back to it.  Sure harder after “leaving”.  We of Medicine don’t have as much trouble…usually called to the work (and learning) at age 10 to 14.  Still not many years from birth. Still not easy tho…just easiER.  Aho?

This Breaking from old habits / ways to the Original way each are born with to go, SCARES ALOT OF “seekers” / Learners.  Some can’t take it and LEAVE the “way”.  Just shocks ‘em so badly. My ONLY APPRENTICE being one.  Levitated.  THAT’S ALL IT TOOK!  Left to home (Canada) the VERY NEXT DAY.
“Paying” for it now.  Warned him he would.  sigh

As for cigs…send $11.00 and I’ll foot the change and get ‘em here “In your name”.  Aho?  $11.23 A PACK here!  Postal rules changed a month ago.  Almost impossible to send via mail anymore.

Who is this first gal you mentioned?   re

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Regarding Telepathy on demand…an actual happening:

My God-daughter wanted to try this.  Taught it to her and she did ditto to her father and brother, then asked if a time could be setup between us all for a “go”.  They in Mexico, myself here.  Agreed and set a Day and Time…making sure the Time difference between us was understood…thus all “on” at the same time.  This a week yet ahead.
On the day this was to be…well, I was “shot”.  SUPER Tired.  Needed bedding EARLY, and badly.  To stay up to Send / Receive would be EXTREMELY hard on me (that tired).
Well, being a Medicine Man and trained in many things,  I decided to TRAVEL AHEAD in time…seeing the 3 of them at the time agreed on.
I watched as they sat at their kitchen table and talked over what to send.  Once agreed on, at the Given Time (still yet in the future to me), they combined “as one” and began sending.
They sent THEIR VILLAGE.  Center water well…shops …Etc..  “Walking” their lilttle town as if I was their guest / tourist.  (Quite a nice little place. “Old” Mexico”..quaint, but with modern things (cars / Etc.).  The next day we exchanged “notes” …I telling what I saw…even their apartment / furniture / clothing (and color) they were wearing, etc., as well as thier town.  100% ON with all.
They were flabbergasted!
Little did they know I WAS FAST ASLEEP at the agreed “meeting” time!   (  :

Do you see what you are capable of doing?  “Impossible”?   ONLY FOR THOSE WHO WILL NOT ACCEPT WHAT OUR CREATOR HAS GIVEN US!   re
(WS)
Back On-Line…sorta.  “Limping”, but I’ll make it.  Aho?

Sure wish people would learn Telepathy.  Do away with phones…PCs (maybe)….”open” ways of private communication…. send mental pictures / etc..All kinds of things….AND no “Pay a Big Business to use their technology”. OR Eavesdropping.  Aho?

We all DO it.  Ever think of something and tell and the told one says “I WAS JUST THINKING ABOUT THAT!”?    See?

Our minds are such an AMAZING thing.

People are blind to the Fact that Earth’s masses are ALL Mind Controlled.  Controlled by those who KNOW THE MIND’S ABILITY(s). “High Ups” into the “secret” of how TO control.

I don’t care if you agree or not.  Just stating a fact.
Ok, I’m back….”limping” or not.   re
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Ever hear of a PIT GREENHOUSE?   In “net cruising” I came across this.  QUITE INTERESTING.  You may be interested…I Am.

Go to “Search” and type in    ‘Build A Pit Greenhouse’    re

A brother later sent:

http://greenhouse.taroandti.com/2008/02/28/earth-sheltered-pit-greenhouse/ this guys made abunker as well….GB

Wonderful!

I am CONSTANTLY Amazed at the THINGS that man can UTILIZE in COMPATIBILITY with our Earth Mother and ALL that surrounds Her.

WHY oh WHY must we Twist and Turn in Her ARMS, Distorting Her usefulness….just so WE can “Call” Ourselves…”GOD”.

(WS)

While truck having the water tank filled, I went out to SkyDome.  Arranging the droopy thin limbs so no face hit or stove heat will cause a problem.  Only want to cut off a Tiny amount. Trying to keep this sleeping loft as “deep woods” in look / feeling as much as possible.  Like You finding a little clear / flat part deep in the woods, laying down your sleeping bag and “crashing”, safely hidden. Then laid on the mattress there on the ledge. GOT WHAT I’M AFTER.  Looking “cool”. Aho?

If 1 sprawls on the bed and 2 sit on the steps…with the 3 new camp chairs and the 4 already set in, then 10 can be within (visiting).  No “room” problem at all. A good “friend den”.  Just about PERFECT for any looking to live small, year round, in the boonies.  Nothing like this “out there” that I know of.  The Hobbit House in Wales far bigger and the closest I’ve seen that comes close to this. Wish I’d made this in our woods section on this property…but then that would defeat its purpose.  Aho?

Sure learning on these 3.  Getting easier and easier…And STRONGER.

Fun to get your imagination moving…into a seeable FACT.  Much like getting a toy YOU put together.   FUN!  Aho?     re

(WS)

BACK to a GOOD DAY.  Yesterday was LOUSY, AFTER starting out so SUPER GOOD.  (PayPal SHOULD be called “Pain In The ‘A’. Pal”.    GERRRRRR ) .

Anyway, most of yesterday and ‘til near noon today, Adam and I were working on his dome. WOW! IS IT “NEAT”!  He painted his little stove white with black front / back and it’s flat “cook top”…we moved everything out, poured sand on the dirt floor, then cut a heavy tarp cover for over that.  Now its Dirt / Dust free inside.  Did some re-tying at the entranceway and straightened THAT up and in general, did a major re-do of interior “furnishing”. Moved the stove from the center and quite close to the wall (making ALOT of “move about” run inside). He bought a tri-pod camp chair…folds much smaller then the 2 “fold flat” full ones he had in there.  Easier to store and get out as needed. The others will be used for outside chairs.

He’ll be back in 2 weeks.  This time with a rug to put over the floor tarp.  Then buy screen to hold crushed lava stone.  This will protect the wall and willow behind it from the close stove’s heat.  THIS ABODE IS LOOKING

F  A  N  T  A  S  T  I  C !

As found, BUILDING a dome is CHEAP….”FANCYING” it is WHAT UPS the “Done” PRICE!     Now his 10 cent dome will be somewhere around $250 and the 10 cents!

Pictures were taken and will be “on line” in a week or so. ( :

Then we got to Sky’s Dome.  Placing 2 large / heavily branched Tree Branches across the front of his sleeping loft.  One going UP to help support the roof. Bending into an ARBOR shape over the stair way to the loft.

Did similar with the other branch (and offshoots)…only this Laying….NOT Upright as #1.  Creating an interior of INSIDE “WILDERNESS”.

Out of all’s way, but like walking into a little “glade” when you go inside. Combined this with all the willow framing and you get the idea of “GNOME!” immediately.  Aho?

The experimental “stuff” i tried on the loose stone….WORKS! NO discoloration of stones and WELL “glued” together. PTL!

So, Sky’s Dome coming right along too.  I’ll be adding the tarp floor today (I hope).  Like Adam’s, will keep dust and dirt at bay.  Rug atop.  Aho?

Now for break…laundry and water fetching…then back “to it”.         GB     re

(WS)

A brother wrote:

Dear Grandfather Redelk,

Thank you for that info-sight on power outages. That happened to us this year in the beggining of summer. My father had two fans that run on batteries. Have candles and food stuffs on hand. We lived in California before moving to Arizona. Actually born there and the earthquakes there prepared us for emergencies. Never knew when a big one would hit.  So power could be down for some time.

Another note to add was looking up on those cookstoves that run on batteries and came across all these native (natural stoves) on this page: http://www.hedon.info/stoveimages You can download a page there where they have alll these cooking stoves from all the world.

Wow never knew all these brothers and sisters are way ahead of us in this natural living cooking wise. We are dumb
downed street shoes dummies thinking we have it made. Boy oh boy. We need real education in our “schools”.

Been having a problem with my left wrist area fell asleep on it and the weight well kinda kinked it or something. Well thought about maybe telling you, but then started to talk to Pops’ . Went to lie down on my bed and just started to do slow breaths and do exercises slowly moving my wrist doing these exercises i’ve never thought about doing. Slowly breathing and moving my wrist. Knowing the Creator was helping me out. My wrist is much better now. But that’s the kinda connection you get when you trust Pops’. I know my wrist was strained and not broken cause I know what a broken bone feels like. So that’s why I did those exercises. Knew it would help. Thank you Creator!

I know what that brother or sister  meant by just talking to him just in morning or at night. I’ve done that, or maybe just going out in the car. Like going shopping talking with big bro Jesus or Pops’. Last time I went I actually started to say ‘ DO i REALLY NEED THAT”. Stopped me from buying things I didn’t need. Still working on that. I do research alot of stuff now. I just don’t buy stuff cause it’s made by so and so. I try to see if the cost of an object is worth the money your paying for. Meaning will it wear out or have a longer use. Because sometimes or alot of times things or objects are made using the cheapest components that break so you have to keep buying the same stuff over and over again. If you buy or make stuff make it the best you can. I think as people we lost that in making stuff. Now it’s just the profits most people want and no honor in what you make to help our brothers and sisters.

Well Grandfather Redelk blessings to you and your family.

STUDIED World Stoves for YEARS!  KNOW ‘EM WELL!  Made a few too.  DITTO NA!  Nothing new to me.  MAY know a small few UNWRITTEN OF!  YOU learn.  I HAVE! ( :
Even Solar(s) of SEVERAL TYPES!   To Whites :  “NEW TECH!” ….to US….ANCIENT Tech..  Aho?  ( :

Cooked a number of times on ancient Eskimo BLUBBER “stoves”….and even SUN Dried FISH  (Wife LOVES this…I don’t care for fish).  Ever split fish and LAY IT IN THE SUN to dry / eat?

I’ve DELIBERATELY reFUSED to learn how to make a fire, with ANY means.  I PREFER No FIRE Cooking, at ALL!  DO cook…when with others and LOVE the ZZSTOVE for this.

Why do I prefer NO fire cooking?  TOTAL STEALTH!  No fire LIGHT…..No smoke SMELL!  Been doing this since before my TEENS!  I’ve been “in training” for a LONG Time…for WHAT’S DUE AHEAD!  Meant to LEARN so CAN help “runners” / Etc.  Aho?

“You” people are SO DANG ARROGANT!   Gonna be REALLY HARD on “you” CAUSE “YOU” RELY ON MAN “TECH”….and DAMN if “You’ll” PAY ATTENTION!

GREAT ON WRIST!  SUPER!   ( :  And AGREE on Commercially Made items…MOST ARE in for ONLY PROFIT.  To Get MORE…send to countries with Starvation live-ers…a DISGUSTING Near SLAVE LABOR group(s).  Then buy from ‘em CHEAP and SELL HIGH!

I have a CHEAP Picnic Table….NICE to see AND DOES ITS JOB…FOR AWHILE!  Now falling apart.  Going to make my OWN…the NA Type.  LOOKS PRIMITIVE (“rustic”) …but LASTS FOR YEARS!  Cost?  ZERO! (unless I BUY, and not MAKE,  the ROPE needed).

Have you ever MADE your own ROPE?  Or, for that matter, your own SHOESTRINGS??? Doesn’t cost a CENT!!!

Yup, “you” have no, to little, concept on living WITHOUT A $$ Bill. SLAVES YOURSELF, and THINKING “its GREAT!”

How “great” is it NOW?  “Owning ” a Home NOW TAKEN AWAY! ???  Looking to make payments on that “Great” New Car?  Etc.  Etc.  ???  ALL Many HAD…NOW LOST or Scrambling to KEEP!  (Most not NEEDED in the first place).

Sad, kid, SAD!

And THAT’S trying to exist in THIS “Life”.   WHAT ABOUT THE “AFTER” (this) LIFE???

I’ve been “sent” to help a bunch of “ding bats”!

Sighhhh……….  Still,      S  O  M  E       PAY ATTENTION!!!…. …PTL!

re
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Our electricity went off over several Counties.  From Coast to PAST us (93 mi. inland to HERE).  Out for a number of hours.  CITIES / TOWNS / Etc. “DEAD”.

ALL our neighbors…ALL! in “panic mode.”  WE tho, quite enjoying!  WE HAVE WATER on hand….Candles….etc..
I’m sure some reading this OFTEN go through similar, and ARE prepared…but are YOU!???

We all headed to Adam’s Dome, lit the tiny wood stove and had a MARSHMALLOW ROAST.  Sat in the glow of the stoves open air baffle and Had a BALL!  Dogs with us as well.  Meanwhile others unable to cook, have coffee, etc. Just MISERABLE!

Do NOT depend on SUMMER Electricity NOT going out…ALWAYS be READY.  ALWAYS!!!  re
(WS)