Lessons of HOPE the North American Black Bear

SEPT 30,2011

the lessons continue

HOPE

Stunning artwork

by

my sissy

KellyTwoWolves

Good morning world!

IT IS FRIDAY,

but somehow it just feels right to leave the lessons here for another day;

FALL IS IN THE AIR

and

what a glorious day

is kicking off this weekend;

up in VA

godson DVante is getting ready with his

BOBCATS

for a big night of

"Friday Night Lights"

and

BOBCAT FOOTBALL

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Good Luck Bobcats!

Many around the world are

"glued to t.v.'s"

watching the Michael Jackson trial

and

I just pray that those children do

NOT

get drug through the proceedings

as

they try and hold

a physician accountable

for

prescribing a lethal dose of a medicine

to

the

King of POP...

For no matter your thoughts/feelings

or

"opinions"

Michael was a brilliant entertainer

and

to watch him?

oh my...

Again

another time of

Lessons/Opinions

but

I sure do hope

they leave the children out of it.

So for today;

I am choosing to leave the

"Lessons of HOPE"

I have read the updates

tried to get my head around the now thoughts of

a memorial to

HOPE

with the waterfalls being built out there

in

Ely MN at the bear center;

the "off the cuff" beginnings of the plague

that would say

words that left spaces for the

"largest donors"

before hitting "all the fans"

in thanks...

I guess it's the proverbial he who gives the most gets their names in the lights

who knows...

The anger and rage seems to be waning

and the grief continues to be papable

as

some continue to talk about the

death

and

others still want the hunter named.

On one site

it now says

the

"shooter has been named"

and

another wants a memorial t-shirt

saying

HOPE was murdered and then says

she has never known anyone murdered before.

I HOPE she doesn't express that to anyone who is the wife/father/sister/lover

of one who has been murdered

as she seeks solace or comfort

or comparison

in her pain of loss.

Lessons of

HOPE

Many are comparing the wild bears to their children;

have asked the moderators

Linda, Jill, Sue Mansfield to provide comfort

and

grief counsel.

They are not experts in this area;

they suggested the fans begin a discussion page; a thread of grief so to speak.

Other sights have said they are reporting all of these things to those who can examine whether or not we have a "cult" of sorts going on

and

I do believe the debt of the bear center is now erased.

LESSONS OF HOPE

and I thank you all for your comments

and

I send prayers for those who are in pain, those who are walkig

It's a lovely fall morning here this morning

and

I've just finished reading the many many comments from yesterdays' thoughts,

having coffee

and

absorbing the first of the day....

I HOPE that folks are beginning to settle with the news; the reality of the

beautiful Black Bear

HOPE

and to allow the many Lessons of her life

to now settle in to their own world

around the world

as they move into their day.

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The above photo of the remarkable art brings me memories and I share it today

as

I spent a long and beautiful time with

sissy by phone last evening

Kelly TwoWolves

is a woman who is of great spirit,

marvelous insight

and

a gifted artisan.

I recall talking with her last year

and

telling her about the auctions on the

Lily the Black Bear page

being held there.

I remember and we talked about when the

collared research bear Sara was shot and killed.

TwoWolves painted a most remarkable

feather for the folks

there

to use for their auctions

and

oh what an auction it was!

Folks were bidding and the comments at times were so funny.

Monies were raised to

"erase the debt" of the center

and

the goodwill of folks as they eased their pain of loss seemed to also be helped.

Of course all that has now changed

they have gone "over the top"

today

they are asking for folks

to set up a

HOPE FOUNDATION

they are now wanting folks to

"dig deeper" to give more;

it seems they are

"playing on grief now"...

IT IS OUT OF CONTROL NOW.

the veiled threats, the not so veiled threats,

the sympathy, the untruths

it is rather frighte

HOPE's birth on that live web cam

seemed to bring folks together all across the globe

it was truly magnificent

along with dispelling myths of

the

North American Black Bears.

Folks replaced fears with facts

about

bears.

But then again I think perhaps that the whole thing just got out of hand;

and

rather than hire professionals to handle it as it grew,

it just grew and it grew

and

it got so far ahead of those there

that

...

Well it doesn't really matter what one more opinion at this point thinks

but

I remember when my sissy

did the piece above

and

was going to sell it and donate a percentage to the center.

BUT

then Sue Mansfield got her self all wadded up and declared that she could not do that

because the orignial photograph

"belonged to the center"

but

that was not really true

since

photographs

once posted on a public page

unless having a copyright tagged to them are in fact "public domain"

(as I see my photos all over the internet these days"...

HOwever

once an artist uses a photograph and then

CREATES

a piece of art with their own spin

it is "theirs" by design

as

you can see

the design above is a

"one of a kind"

to be certain!

So sissy TwoWolves

decided that she would just

"donate"

HOPE

for the center for an auction

and

let them have a ball!

AND

what a grand time was had as they bid on it

and

it fetched a lovely price tag

for the winner to enjoy

and

HOPE

lives on now

somewhere

but for the life of me I can't remember

who or where!

Who would have ever thought it;

now a tribute to

HOPE

we have yet learned so many lessons

as

Sissy and I talked about last night.

We watched; actually watched a live bear be born without

HUMAN interferrence in the woods;

we heard and witnessed the cries

that sounded like a real life baby!

We have learned that

nature vs. nurture is alive

and thrivinig in the woods

and

that they rough and tumble

and sometimes during that they can harm, maim and kill their brothers in play

but

they don't mean to.

We've seen them separate and find their way back (mother and cub) and recognize each other, and rejoice as bears or I suppose others in the wild would; not so unlike humans in that way I guess.

AND

we once again are reminded

if you throw a stone into a still body of water

the ripple effects will just astound you

if you stand at the edge and watch.

WE ARE SEEING THOSE EFFECTS NOW

but

They may turn to a tsunami of human

emotional crisis before it's over.

wE have watched a wonderful gift

one that seems to have started out

with great intent

and then become swept up in

adorations, emotional upheaval,

and

fame

in a little town that is probably wondering

where did all these people and money come from.

Why are my children that are in the first grade crying and talking about death?

That pepple has sure made a ripple of effect

in hearing across the world

that people

are

not sleeping, not eating, wanting folks to choke, to have karma imposed in bad ways

to have to walk away for fear of what may come next...

We are open now to the many lessons

of

the 4 leggeds indeed.

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Folks have found this safe place of warriors here; those of gentle spirit

and

they have talked in great detail the last few days.

Most have talked candidly and for fear of being known they can't say their names,

and

others have decided to say

things about ole "drses"

but

it's alright with me.

As you know

I roll with some powerful folks here,

and

they won't tolerate that!

LOL

And

I won't mind if they speak their mind to anyone

cos'

after all they are powerful warriors

who

STOMP.

HOPE is a wonderful thing

and

was a tenacious little bear from the beginning.

As TwoWolves and I spoke last evening,

we lit our tobacco and sage together

we had our council

and

arm in arm we agreed on many things

and

I would like to share with you those things today

and

please visit my sissy...

www.twowolvescreations.com

for she is one fine woman.

Rest your hearts dear ones, and hold tight to the many lessons of HOPE today and all days as you STOMP>>>

From talking with TwoWolves last night; here's mostly what she had to say about the lessons ... 

To try to bring some understanding, NO ONE could have forseen the huge effect these black bears would have on the world.On the people watching the feeds and the basic "Cult" following that grew.

It is a modern day miracle. Who among us would have handeled it better?? I don't think I would have wanted the Job!

Has the page and even the WRI been mishandled? Probably,

Could they have hired a professional agent and counselor/Advisor/Therapists; to better handle things yes , but they didn't know ! None knew this was going to turn the way it did, that hundereds of thousands of people would ATTACH alllll their emotions to these Bears.(THE GOOD THE BAD AND THE UGLY!)

It was not their intention to start a CULT following.(by the way you all know this one... the road to hell is paved by good intentions) They started off just looking for support, Like all the rest of us here on FB and the Web. Have things turn ugly yes some, after the outcrys last year when Sara was shot , they should have had forsight given how attached people were to Hope and Lily. But they are not counselors, therpists/they are not equipped.

For the fallout;

In my eyes all of this is a Great Lesson for all of us in Human Nature.

WITH GREAT POWER COMES GREAT RESPONSIBILITY

And I am Happy not to have been in the positon to try to govern this.

Personally speaking I would probably screwed it up worse.

It is sad she is gone, But let us not forget that had nature had its way Hope would surley have died shortly after being born , had it not been for the intervention of Lynn. Her story was , is and will continue to be an inspiration for change, Hope and education.

Her short life has touched sooo many lives all across the world. This is the Blessing Of Hope! What an amazing life she lived, what an amazing teacher she will continue to be. Life is not always pretty but how we choose to interact and learn from it is what makes the difference. Thank you Hope for touching my life, Thank you for changing, and educating so many lives.

To many People are quick to get mad, get even, be outraged. What would have happened if another Bear Killed Hope? Or a Wolf ? would we be quick to want to kill all wolves then, What if it was Lightning, Drowning, or being hit by a car. Hope was on borrowed time from the start, Creators gift to us was she was allowed to be here just long enough to make a difference.

I have nothing against hunting and Hope that the one who took her will use her properly. I use animal parts in ceremony, art and yes even on my dinner table. Hopefully always with the greatest respect and gratitiude.

HATE is not the message here. Hope Named appropriatly. Was born to bring just that. Hope!

So then, we talked alot.. we remembered and we recalled when we both walked away from the page back when and then we came to this and share with you our HOPE:

Hope that we learn kindess,and understanding,

Hope that we see our 4 legged relatives for the incredible teachers and healers that they are.

Hope that future generations learn respect for All our relatives.

Hope that people will pay attention to the wonders of nature around them. She brought all of you these things,S

 WE would Hope you keep the Real message of Hope Alive in your hearts. Each one of us is only a child here still learning our way.

Kelly TwoWolves

wopila sissy

was good to talk with you, to share our time

and I look forward to sitting across the table sometime soon with the dunkin donut coffee.

arm/n/arm

"I'm thinking a feather in memory of

HOPE

would be a powerful thing on my mantle

 when you have time sissy,

consider it

ordered"

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The fire is burning, its embers are hot

and I thank you all for entering here, this safe page

where you are welcome

where

HOPE

and

FAITH

and

GENTLE WARRIORS

STOMP:

I heard from our Joey Graff last night,

and

it sure did a heart good to hear from my friend

who dances on desks on Mondays'

oh I love me some

Joey Graff!

along with about 47 emails about the comments on our page...

AND

"sign me A", not to worry darling, you are fine just fine.. a fine warrior indeed, STOMP ON"

Prayers goin up for my friend out in CO

our warrior EE is facing some scary medical tests out there, hold her UP warriors!

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Congrats to cuzzie Angie,

the new

Activities DIRECTOR of Pulaski Rehab!!!

"woot woot"

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and hello to Chris who is here reading

but

not commenting cos of puter bandits!

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and

for all of you

who have been threatened harrassed or plain out treated badly...

remember,

Creator don't like UGLY...

STOMP!

Lessons

of

HOPE

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Tobacco and sage going out for our 4 legged relative . And for all our 2 legged relatives as well.

We hope you are feeding

the right wolf.

HOPE LIVES IF YOU LET HER

Walk in Beauty,

DRSES

author of

Healing Heartaches, Stories of Loss and Life

www.drsherryeshowalter.com