Here atop the mountainside of southern Ohio, where the Four Winds rock us into the ancient Lodge of Dream Speaker. Dreamspeaker, Dreamspeaker bring me a vision. Lift me from the frail body of confusion and indecision which I suffer. Through these days of fast and sacrifice, Ana Yona, you have taken me to great places, deep, deep into the very core and being of my own questions: "Who am I? Why am I? What am I?"

You have spoken to me upon the wings of the eagles, through the cry of the hawk, the song of the cardinal. You have demonstrated for me in the open acceptance of the deer, and the trust extended. You have taught me perseverance through my relations, the insects, and you have delivered me faith upon the wings and the body of the dragon fly.

You have taken my Elders into deep ancient places; shown them Ancient Masks of times past, times present, and times future.
Ela, you have joined with Ana Yona and given me the early morning mist where all the Ancients walk.

You have given me glorious sunrises and sunsets. You have bathed me with the gentlest of rains. The Cloud Nations have spoke over and over again.

Again I have come seeking Vision and again I have tasted of the innocence of my youth. My mind and my heart have come forward with commitment and promise. And I face another cycle of the sun to prove again my honor, my valor, and my nobility.

I have learned much that exists in the word gratitude. I have been reborn in the word appreciation and I have found love where there was doubt. I have given myself kindness where there was judgement.

I leave my quest site knowing I have changed, finding myself emotional, as if leaving an old friend. I realize, like the serpent, I have shed old skins here and I accepted opportunity.

Grandfather Eagle, Sister Ana Waya, Grandmother Yona, Ancients of the North walk with me through the year ahead. Let me stay as strong and determined as I am in these moments that I stand before the Sun, the people, and the Fire.

I have explored the night and the Heavens only to find myself, again, and again, and again. Aho.