When the Maori Elders placed in my basket the hidden knowledge of the Waitaha Nation, I was carried into ancient Polynesian seaways and the lore of the navigation stars, propelled along the mountain trails of the sacred stone, sent into remarkable gardens in the ocean and on the shore, wrapped in the cloak of secret histories and given access to the highest Houses of Learning.

That astonishing pool of knowledge grew deeper as Hawaiian lore and that of the Hopi of Arizona, the Haida of the North West Pacific and the Chumash of California was also placed in my basket. This incredible store of priceless indigenous wisdom has been my guide and my joy.

After thirty years devoted to driving my computer back through ancient knowledge I was called to share, I realise it’s time to help it move with the aid of the latest internet technologies.

So here I am, excited about starting up my own website; offering more on Facebook and You-tube, creating blog sites to answer frequently asked questions and planning to have ten of my books available as E books within a year.

I share my writing, my thoughts on my latest ventures, how they are unfolding. While it’s my story, I hope it touches your story and opens doors into realms where heart, mind and spirit meet.

‘Awakening the tides of remembrance’ means accessing the gifts sent forward by our ancestors, understanding you are the sum of all that’s ever been of your line. It’s seeking to understand your journey, discovering the truth of who you are. And in that uniqueness walking your truth not another’s. It’s about freedom.

We are more than we see and more than we think. We are joined to the past, the present and the future, connected with all that is and might be. We are kin to all.

Saturday 17 November 2012

"Moving with the times"

Only a Hut in the Mountains is now available as an eBook on Amazon and Smashwords. I'm very sorry some readers might be left adrift by its removal from this site. It's been here for 6 months and I was thrilled to have so many readers visit and share their feedback. I loved letting Koro tell his stories, which connect us with the wisdom of our many ancestors. Although they are born of the Maori realm they are founded in universal truths that have no boundaries.  Hut has gone to the great computer in the sky and is joined by Where the Octopus Waits, my latest Koro novel. Song of the Stone is already there if you want follow my journey after the elders called me to bring forth their sacred lore.

Now I am posting Song of the Circle, the first of five novels in the Chronicles of the Stone series, on this site. I've recovered from  my injuries so will be active on site again. Circle will arrive chapter  by chapter once a week. Any delays will be because I can't hook up  as we travel in our camper van. 

Meanwhile, remember you can track down Koro anytime and invite him into your home. He's not an expensive guest, is easy to have around and one you can keep as close as you wish. That's the beauty of eBooks.

                                     
     'Only a Hut in the Mountains'

'Where the Octopus Waits'

'Song of the Stone'


Also if you are interested

What is wisdom? Who were Waitaha? What evidence supports their story? Polynesian origins. Did they reach the Americas? Polynesian voyaging secrets. How the Moon influences our lives. Finding your People: be they Stone People, Bird People, Fire People, Water People or Tree People or one of the many other Peoples. Healing the past. The power of Pounamu. Opening the Peace Trail of the Pounamu. Maori trails. Maori sea gardens Our spirit guardians.

Now go to www.barry-brailsford-indigenous-knowledge.blogspot.co.nz

17 comments:

  1. Koro, i long to hear your stories... Barry, i am grateful that you bring us the stories from our ancestors.

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    1. Wow! You are the first to log in. Thanks. Would love feed back as this unfolds. Barry B.

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  2. This story feels like it follows in the path of your other journeys which are so inspiring and thought provoking. Kia kaha, kia maia, kia manawanui

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    1. Loved your words. Let's journey together. Arohanui

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  3. I am looking forward to your book, and it is great to hear that you have a Web and Blog site now, perfect timing

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    1. Kia ora Peter. We are out of the time zone and into timing. Looking forward to comments on the next chapters. Thanks. Arohanui.

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  4. Wonderful, Barry! Looking forward to the next instalment hugely! Thank you for connecting us all with you and Koro via the strands of the world-wide-web.

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  5. Kia ora Barry :) So wonderful to read your words again. I too am looking forward to the coming chapters of this journey. Thank you for bringing your words to the digital realm, where we can share them so easily with those who need to read them. Arohanui x x

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    1. Kia or K. Replied to you the other day but messed it up. But I am learning. Hurrah for the digital realm. Arohanui. Barry.

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  6. Barry, I have loved reading about Rata, Whetu and Koro...it feels like I am there with them as their story unfolds. The part about ancestral families really touched my soul and brought tears to my eyes...thank you so much for sharing :)

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    1. Hi! Nessie. Am I right in thinking your the Nessie i know from long ago? If so its wonderful to hear from you. Is Invercargill still your home? Havn't been that far south for yonks. But Stewart Is beckons from time to time. If you are another Nessie, hello and welcome to the story. Arohanui. Barry

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  7. Kia Ora Barry, Thank you for your welcome, I am another Nessie. I look forward to the next installments...

    I hope you catch up with the other Nessie again one day :)
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  8. I enjoyed reading what has been written by you, my favourite story teller. Although I haven't seen you in over half my life span, I still remember you well. This new story has had me captured for days now, as did every second of the Chronicles. One day I hope that my mother (Brenda Biehler Turville) and I will see you again in person, be it in Aotearoa or Kauai. As a wise man once said "so be it and may it ever be so." :)Arohanui and aloha Barry!

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  9. Kia ora Ra-u-mana. Wonderful to hear from you. Glad 'Hut' sits well with you. Would be great to meet with you and your mum again. Here or there. Give her our love. Arohanui, Barry.

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  10. Kia ora Barry,

    I have just discovered your blog. Over the years I have followed your amazing work and look forward to catching up with your past blogs. You are a true inspiration.

    Yvonne Segetin www.peacefulresolutions.co.nz

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  11. welcome aboard Yvonne. Long May we continue to journey together. Arohanui

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  12. The Haida of the North West Pacific auto shipping and the Chumash of California was also placed in my basket.

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