Tha Wiyaka Wakan

My Life

What I write here is my own experience and understanding. I cannot share anything that I haven’t experienced or share anything I do not know about.

I have traveled to a lot of places and witnessed different things.
I have traveled to a lot of places and met beautiful people.
I have traveled to a lot of beautiful places and took photos. 
I share beautiful moments in nature, in all of the seasons. 

I know who I am, holding my roots and stories that were shared with me from my grandparents, parents, and close relatives. There are also things I wish not to share and keep them to myself. But mostly, I share a lot of stories, visions, and songs. 

I care about a lot of people
I’m patient with a lot of people
I hope that what I share brings you peace in some form. 
I am above no one.
I am below no one.
I am human.

This is just my life…. Into the Beautiful Light of Dawn I am in newness.

Service

As a ceremonial man, I take care of weddings, birthdays, memorials, prayer for education, giving thanks, healings, and several other ancestral ceremonies. In service, I have traveled to Europe, Australia, Mexico, Canada, Yukon, Hawaii, and throughout the US; Answering the call for spiritual healing and unity. To organize a ceremonial service with me please inquire here Contact.

As a Firefighter Paramedic, I have served a lot of people and in many places.

Art

Based on the ways of the Diné I create many ancestral objects. Often, the things that I create take long hours of attentive and careful work.
Below you will discover some of my traditional and uniquely handcrafted artwork.
You can hover over an image for more information. If you are interested in purchasing, or would like to inquire about my art and ceremonial objects, please contact me on info@akhamani.org.

Music

I am the last in my lineage to carry the stories of my people, the Diné. Through singing, drumming, and flute melodies I transmit the essence of the teachings of my ancestors. If you are interested in hearing my songs and purchasing them, you can access them here:

patrickgordon.bandcamp.com

The Stories of the Diné People

Occasionally, I will be sharing the stories of the Diné people in this section. The intention is to voice the ancient wisdom of my ancestors who, through their stories and practices, have left us instructions to help us experience a loving, joyful, healthy, compassionate, and respectful life; In connection and in unity with all of creation.

The Spirit of the Drum

It is said that when Creator was giving a place for all the spirits to dwell who would be taking part in the inhabitance of Mother Earth, there came a sound, a loud BOOM, from off in the distance.

As Creator listened, the sound kept coming closer and closer until finally it was right in front of Creator. “Who are you?” asked Creator. “I am the spirit of the drum” was the reply. “I have come here to ask you to allow me to take part in this wonderful thing.” “How will you take part?” Creator questioned. “I would like to accompany the singing of the people. When they sing from their hearts, I will too sing as though I was the heartbeat of Mother Earth. In that way, all creation will sing in harmony.” Creator granted the request, and from then on, the drum accompanied the people’s voices.

Throughout all of the indigenous peoples of the world, the drum is the center of all songs. It is the catalyst for the spirit of the songs to rise up to the Creator so that the prayers in those songs reach where they were meant to go. At all times, the sound of the drum brings completeness, awe, excitement, solemnity, strength, courage, and fulfillment to the songs. It is Mother’s heartbeat giving her approval to those living upon her. It draws the eagle to it, who carries the message to Creator.

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