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Essay: "My Favorite Place"by James (Giwaydin) Bennett When I think about my favorite place even today I get goose bumps. I would have to say the Pow-Wow is my favorite place. I dance and the power I feel through the drum and the songs of power and hope lift my spirit to another place, long ago when my forefathers danced and sang the same songs as I hear today. My body tingles when I hear the Eagle bone whistle, welcoming the spirits to join in the song and dancing. When I reach my favorite place, I can feel Mother Aki (earth) breathing. Her heart beat is mine, to be connected to all that is sacred around me. It's uplifting and powerful. That is my favorite place the Pow-Wow. The elders gather around the sacred fire telling the old stories. They share wisdom and give advice accepting you for who you are never judging. Only at the Pow-Wow do I feel totally at ease and comfortable. I have a lot of favorite places, but the Pow-Wow is number one.
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