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	The Talking Stick Part 2 by Gina Woods
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The Talking Stick
Part 2
by Gina Woods

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But also imagine what positive effects this form of communication could have on family relations as well! Take my family for example: I have three children, ages 2, 5, & 14. The teenager is convinced that NO ONE listens to him, the toddler MAKES SURE that everyone listens to her, and the 5-year-old desperately tries to have his views heard above the other two!

It's quite the circus some days! Now that we have the Talking Stick, EVERYONE will be heard. And hopefully all family members will begin to feel like their opinions are being heard and really do count. I think it will be a great family communication tool.

Please visit Acaciart -- Stories if you'd like to read more about the history of the Talking Stick and some of the symbolism behind the items used in making one. There is also a picture of what one might look like.

By now, you may be inspired to make your own Talking Stick for your family. Go for it! Be creative! My husband used ideas from the article above and added different types of beads to symbolize each family member and some other personal symbolism that only our family would appreciate. He also typed out a "story" explaining the history of the stick and included the meanings of all the symbolism he used to create it.

One of my favorite parts is, "The fork in the stick represents disagreement which is natural between different members of any tribe. The fork is short and ends sharply to remind us that a solution to all conflict is possible and need not end in a lonely journey for any member of the tribe." The main idea is that it is made with love and out of respect for the family unit.

We have our stick hung in a prominent area of our house for all guests to see and the "story" is framed beside it. Quite a conversation piece!

As for my husband...I'd have to say that he really outdid himself on this project. I never would have believed that receiving a STICK could mean so much.

I'd like to share with you the final sentences from his story, "The Talking Stick is given from the loving heart of the tribe leader. This token of love is so that every tribal member remains together until the sun sets for the last time on our day. The love of an eagles flight, Chief Phillip!"

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Gina Woods is the publisher of "E-Romance Weekly," an on-line weekly newsletter offering exciting "romantic recipes" to rekindle the romance in any relationship. For more information, visit Spirit Within Designs -- E-Romance or send email to ginawoods@alltel.net.

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An infallible method of conciliating a tiger is to allow oneself to be devoured.
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Born January 5, 1876

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