Prayers to Heal The Earth

"This is the Earth, healed again, growing green and blue. I want you to remember this exactly as it is, and then go and tell the people that if enough of us hold this image in their minds, we can heal the Earth and make it like it was a long time ago."

Grandfather Rolling Thunder

In 1997, shortly before his passing, Grandfather Rolling Thunder, the beloved Cherokee Medicine Elder, gave the above instructions to one of his students, Sun Eagle. In following Grandfather's words, we invite people of all races and spiritual denominations to join us in sending prayers of healing to the Earth.

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3/21/2008: Standing Bear (standingbear@wilkesweb.us) from Marion, Kentucky writes: "feedback re rolling_thunder.html. Osiyo! RT put my feet firmly on the medicine path years ago. He was a great inspiration in my life, and was able to clarify complex issues. He passed too early. The experiences I had with him and because of him would sound like X-Files or a Castaneda novel. What I most remember is him telling me that I would live to see the day when Native American traditional wisdom and worldview was respected once again. The fact that so many now take "Gaia Theory" for granted, and even the most jaded bureaucrat sees global warming as everybody's concern fulfills his forecast. Wado!"

Barbara from Yorba Linda, CA writes: "Whether we pray and/or meditate, it doesn't really matter. But it is a fact our Mother Earth (and her creatures--including us individually and collectively) need to heal. peace and love to all my siblings of humanity"

Anna from Salem, OR writes, "It is so inspirational to hear ppl praising the earth and all who inhabit her! I feel so positive and want to spread love everywhere. Everyday is a blessing, lets give thanks!Respecting mother nature allows us to see deep inside and reflect the same love for oursleves, for WE ARE ALL ONE in this invisible divide ~NAMASTE~"

Alexandra from Boca Raton, FL writes, "Thank you for your image and prayer... I will keep the beautiful image in the palms of my hands. How precious! May Rolling Thunder's teachings be learned and taught and passed on to all in every step we take. May his energy and healings continue to bless us. Thank you Great Spirit!"

Danny from Yuba City, California writes, "Nearly finished with the Rolling Thunder book by Doug Boyd. I have always been respectful to this Earth and people. and reading the book has made me feel a little closer to Rolling Thunder. I will do more than hold that image, I will live by it."

Donna from the UK writes, "i am given this image regularly in my meditations, with the feeling of humanity living together, interconnected, so nice to see the image in print and to find out that a cherokee medicine elder gave these instuctions to his students. If everyone were to hold this vision for healing humanity & earth would be a better place."

Ray, from London, Eng writes, "With practice, I will get better at holding the image. It's something I will definitely do again to help conteract all the doom and gloom people talk about - This offers the glimmer of hope that a lot of us are looking for - Thanks Keep up the good work."

Ahmad from Calgary, Alberta, Canada writes, "We are but traverlers through this world. We must keep its path clean and clear for generations to come. The beacon of hope and guidance is in our hands."

Nicole from Indiana writes, "It's time to manifest a new reality... and it's as easy as the thoughts you have. Be careful, conscienscious, and disciplined with your thoughts, for they are real... Peace out....xoxo"

Danell from Jefferson, Louisiana, USA writes, "Everyone has to do their part in healing this Earth. I want this Earth to be here for my Grandchildren. My family only has one Grandchild at present. I want this Earth to be livable and growing for her."

Cynthia from Hartsville TN USA writes, "Osiyo ` Mother Earth must be protected she gives to us what we give to her.....If we care for her she will take care of us!!"

Scott from Austin, TX writes, "My great great grandfather lived with the Cherokee a long time ago. I believe his entire life revolved around what he learned there. He practiced natural medicine even though he was trained in traditional medicine. I often feel his presence when I strive to understand my place in this world and its people. I pray that the Earth will indeed be healed and made whole again with green lands and blue water and clear, fresh air."

Lanis, from Tampa, Fl USA writes, "My great grandmother was Cherokee....and these powerful words resonate with my spirit. I invite everyone to join together with this prayer in mind in celebration of Global Love Day May 1, 2006. A celebration now in its 3rd year. We are one humanity on this planet. All life is interconnected and interdependent. All share in the Universal bond of love. Love begins with self acceptance and forgiveness. With tolerance and compassion we embrace diversity. Together we make a difference through love. www.thelovefoundation.com"

Nancy, from Muncie, IN writes, "I pray with a thankful heart every day for the blessings, beauty, and bounty that the world holds within her folds. I am blessed to see and feel
rain, to smell her rich earthy aroma, to embrace the depth of her colors and hues. I pray with thanks, that I am able to see the earth and know it as I do; a blessing."

Aida, from Queensland, Australia writes, "If we join and pray together we can try to heal our planet. I wish we can do it. I am praying for the future of our childrens generations."

White Wings from Priest River, ID, U.S.A. writes, "Mitakuye Oyasin -- we are truly connected."

Medicine Feather, from Dowagiac, Michigan, USA writes, " O si u, Grandfather Rolling Thunder was and still is an inspiration to all types of people, but its important to rember it's easy to talk about these matters but you won't truly understand them until you live them."

Australia writes, "Beautiful green, wonderful blue, be again because it is our wish."

Fortworth, Texas, USA writes, "I pray from time to time..not enough, but when I prayed this time with this image in my head of a unscathed earth, I felt a sensation like never before and thinking of it almost brings me to tears....thank you for having this here and I will try to spread this to as many people as I can."

Miami Beach, Florida, USA writes, "A beautiful image to contemplate & help manifest! The earth needs our awareness..."

Charleston,WV, USA writes, "A little reminder to us all how our world is placed in the palms of our hands,what we choose to do with it will determine our fate. We live on the land borrowed from our children. Help protect the innocence of our children and the purity of our earth."

Key West, Florida USA writes, "Thank you for sharing this prayer. We must also help others to understand how our minds are powerful tools not only to help us personally but also globally."

"I've recently started trying to invoke positivity on a more meaningful level. Thank you for this little spark of inspiration. I will help to keep this alive. "

Little Rock, AK, USA writes, "I will be praying for the healing of the Earth. Thank you so very much for this website. I feel at home as I read the messages of the elders. Thank you."

Lima, Peru writes, "Yes, I pray in the name of Watonka and Great Spirit for peace and unity."

Grandview, MO, USA writes, "I pray for peace for all mankind as God intends. I pray that my people (all of them) can keep their individualities and live in harmony: they share and compliment each other.

Pelham, New Hampshire, USA writes, "Whenever I send out some Reiki or a prayer to someone in need, I always ask that whatever is not needed by people is given to mother earth for healing the planet."

Boulder, Colorado, USA writes, "Thank you for this website and your heart. I believe in the power of prayer and I know it is especially powerful the more people that hold this vision. May we all walk lightly upon the earth with peace and joy in our hearts as one nation, one people."

South Australia writes, "We have weekly healing circle and ceremony and we practice this prayer each week. With thanks."

Salina, Kansas writes, "The Earth, healed again, growing green and blue. May it be so."

Catoosa, Oklahoma writes, "Living in the land of the Five Civilized Tribes has allowed me to learn from them. This is one more thing we need to learn. The land must be healed for our children and grandchildren to have their place in the sun. I deeply enjoy the land."

Salem, Oregon writes, "Many prayers are made to make this earth a better place to live in. White man has destroyed it with too much building, commercializion and greed. I also am of Cherokee blood lines, very small, but yet proud to admit. I take pride in the natural things of the country. I hate to see it destroyed. This has to stop, we need to step back in time and appreciate what we have had, and not ruin it for our coming generations. I pray hard, with many tears in my eyes and much pain in my heart. I work to keep the land, rivers, lakes, forests, and streams clean. I know the higher powers are ashamed of us for being so wasteful and destructive. Bless the East, West, North and the South....all corners of this universe. Make our earth beautiful and whole again."

Lorraine, from Sedona, AZ writes, "My prayers to the Divine Mother who has an aura extending from the earth to the sun goes on daily and includes all Nature Forces. In their way they acknowledge my concerns for the earth to survive and become a sacred planet. AUM SHANTI."

Thermopolis, WY writes, "It is refreshing and hope-filled to discover this prayer on the internet and know that it is being passed on so that our beloved Mother Earth may heal from our hearts to counteract the destruction of our hands..."

Oakland, CA writes, "When I prayed and concentrated on the globe, it was like a joyous spirit took over me. This is a good prayer to remember because it reminds us that the earth needs healing just like we need healing."

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