We move through these little lives
along a tangled course of enlightenment
into a greater field of awareness.
We hold the light for each other
as we stumble through our shadows.
We reach out when we are able
and hide behind our pride when we are not.
We do the best we can.
Into a world of illusion and deception, we are all born innocent.
Into a greater awakening, we are all released.
Take these masks that have served me well
in my human masquerade.
You can place them on the alter
where my soul and I have prayed.
Or toss them in the fire
to bring light to this dark night.
These faces that you have known as me
fall away like leaves in the changing of the season
that calls further down the road.
I will follow the road as it disappears over the hill
in the dying of the light.
I will take nothing with me
and I will leave behind the ways I’ve loved you.
Don’t look for me in the stories we told each other
or in the dreams we shared.
Think of me in an open field, embraced by infinite peace
standing face to face with my true identity
in the breaking of the dawn.
– Ed Munter
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I am both deeply saddened and in shock by this news. I know that Timothy changed my life and the lives of Laura and Brook (my wife and daughter) for the better. The time spent together and with his presence in community has made me a better man. The compassion , wisdom and love that Timothy shared with us is in turn shared with everyone we come in contact with. This knowledge provides me with a thread of peace in this moment.
My love goes out to Timothy's relatives and family. Timothy brought me to the Sacred Path and my love goes out to that extended family as well.
Soar Eagle brother, you will be missed. We will visit in our dreams.....
Steve Reynolds
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Timothy was a good-hearted, fun-loving man as I knew him with a depth of emotion and curiosity about life. While others knew him better, our generally short but intimate interactions at the retreats suggested a certain knowingness between us. He could quickly make you feel that he got where you were in your life without having to explain a lot. I found that to be a comforting and loving quality. We shared enough for me to know that his life was interesting, provocative and filled with a series of rites of passage that kept him engaged in living. I know how much he adored his son. He is already missed and will always be apart of our community, in spirit, as he was in life.
I am heartbroken over the loss of our brother Timothy. He was a special man, whose gifts helped us find our inner peace, compassion, and love. His strong body and gentle manner helped us see how we could be both the warrior and lover within our lives. His transition over the years with the Sacred Path was an excellent example of how we could be the type of man we want to be for our family, friends, and community. Timothy was my brother and my friend... My prayers are with Timothy and his family, that they may find peace and joy. God Bless Timothy. God Bless his family, especially his son. God Bless the men of the Sacred Path for they have lost a true friend and brother. TIMOTHY, YOU WILL BE MISSED...
With Much Love & Sadness, Your Brother Dan Franklin
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It's the crack of dawn and we are on Meditation Point....Tim is in one of his outrageous outfits (the only guy to bring costume changes) leading the meditation. I see him backlit by the rising sun.......I see his smile.....so long my good buddy, I know your journey is over and you are at peace....but I sure miss you.
All the years I knew the man I had never once seen him upset or angry. His smile would always greet me and make me feel welcome.
Herb Rubinstein
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This is the poem that resonates Whispering Eagle with me.
Namaste, M. David Green
Buffalo Bill's
defunct
who used to
ride a watersmooth-silver
stallion
and break onetwothreefourfive pigeonsjustlikethat
Jesus
he was a handsome man
and what i want to know is
how do you like your blueeyed boy
Mister Death
(-ee cummings)
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Though I have been outside of the WC inner circle lately, I feel the need to say:
When I think of Timothy I feel a compassionate male energy, full of the duality that we all feel inside. He was me and I was him. He symbolizes to me what we as men struggle with, sometimes in silence....
I have come to appreciate more with time what he was perhaps here to give us. I saw a vision of a man with a strong exterior and a fragile interior, which I relate to deeply. I humbly suggest we honor him by pledging to reach out to men in need as he did for us, leaving all judgment and opinion behind and just loving each other for who we are. We get to carry each other… Bono
Chris Rudy
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To me, Timothy was the epitome of walking the talk. He was what he asked us all to be, and was way tougher on himself than he ever was with any of us. In the midst of chaos and angry voices, he would speak out with gentility, compassion and love. And he would never give up. My strongest vision of Timothy was on the ropes course – he was walking the log blindfolded (of course!). When he lost his footing and fell, he had the assistants haul him back up to the log – still blindfolded- to finish his walk. May we all have that kind of courage and persistence to walk through life in the footsteps of Whispering Eagle.
Rich Manners
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Timothy Whispering Eagle was one of the most authentic men I ever came to know. He had the strength of Samson and was gentle like a lamb.
He could mirror me so I could see my fault and would spotlight me to see my splendor.
When I grew bored of his ceremonial ways, he reveled in my opposition, denial and freedom to differ.
I loved to make Timothy laugh because then I knew I was really funny.
I loved watching Timothy cry because then I knew I was safe to feel.
I hated to hear Timothy brag because I knew he was telling a truth I envied
Timothy was a living angel so he just started doing his eternal work early.
Every time I hug a man – heart to heart – I’ll remember I learned that loving hug from Timothy.
It was a blessing to know Timothy Whispering Eagle and it’s a blessing I promise to pass on.
Jay Berger
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Timothy, you taught me how to find my feet and walk like a man.
You did this simply by walking like a gentle man of God.
In my first lodge you taught me how to sit up straight and embrace the cleansing that only a spiritual fire can bring.
You did this by sitting with me and at times letting me lean upon you.
Timothy you taught me how to dance and sing.
You did this by dancing with your heart and singing from your soul.
You taught me how to be quiet and let life flow through me.
This you did without much effort at all.
And lastly my brother, you taught me how to freely give love and encouragement to another soul.
You did this by loving me.
Thank you for walking this path with me Timothy. I will try to honor you by teaching others.
Your loving brother,
Tommy Holmes
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Dear Brothers,
The passing of our beloved brother, Timothy "Whispering Eagle" Aguilar, was a devastating loss to our community of men. He was a beautiful human being who helped me in many ways as well as others. I have been fortunate to have known him since he became a part of our community. I have watched him grow to the man we knew when he left us on Saturday. One of the many things that stick in my mind was how Timothy taught me to meditate one year when we were on the mountain. It was one of the most awesome experiences I have ever had. I will miss him at our monthly Wisdom Council Meetings and at the retreats. His spirit will always be with me. I am a better man for knowing him and learning to his teachings.
Namaste,
Bruce Figoten
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Dear Brothers,
It has taken me a few days to get over the shock of Timothy's passing. It has been a long time since I've been able to be in direct physical contact with all of you. That does not mean that you have not been in my heart. This news left me speechless. I couldn't find words to express the empty feeling inside me. Today while reading an article on Eckhart Tolle by Donna Mosher her opening paragraph expressed what I felt whenever I was in the presence of Timothy. "Throughout the ages, spritual masters have walked among humanity, reminding us that we are divine embodiments in physical form. Each has reveaed the universal truth that we are more than our bodies, more than our minds, more than our daily tasks, more than our relationships with others and that love is our essence."
In Love and gratitude for having known him.
Les Brown
