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This carved phalange, estimated to have
been carved around 2000 BCE, was found in Almeria, Spain. Surrounding
the eyes carved onto this particular bone are enigmatic lines and designs
like ancient script—triangles, hourglass shapes, and nets. Many
carved phalanges found in graves and Neolithic settlements have round
owl eyes. Owls, many still believe, can see into the future and often
symbolize death, regeneration and life beyond this dimension. We see
many “undecipherables.” We sometimes feel surrounded by
a language we cannot read or speak. But “Wise Old Ones”
usually know how to read the script. Elders, because of their experiences,
have learned the art of living by listening to their own wise counselor
within, their own quiet inner voices. Who are the “Owls”
in your midst? How are Elders honored in your group? What Elder-wisdom
may be left untapped? Indigo: Deep purple is a “royal color”
and in many early cultures, only those in power were allowed to wear
clothing dyed with expensive purple. Dark blue-purple helps manifest
dreams. What happens in a group when everyone is empowered to wear the
royal color? When everyone has “power.” When you all celebrate
everyone’s intuitive powers. In Sanskrit, dark blue is called
nila and the most suitable environment in which to meditate. Purple-blue
is the color of night, of deep access, and of dreams.
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