Black Wolf Society

07/04/2026

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Perhaps the greatest healing we will ever discover… is the healing we finally choose to give ourselves.

And that journey is not a long one… it’s only one foot… from the mind to the heart.

Come sit, let me tell you a story, a story as old as time itself…

“The Healing We Never See”

There comes a moment in every life when we grow weary of carrying yesterday.

Not because the memories disappear…

But because the weight becomes heavier than our soul was ever meant to carry.

Many believe healing arrives like the sunrise…
sudden, brilliant, impossible to miss.

Yet true healing is seldom announced.

It slips quietly into our lives, often unnoticed, revealing itself in the smallest of ways.
One day we realize our breathing has become a little easier. A memory that once brought tears now brings understanding instead.

Without planning it, we find ourselves laughing again, and for a brief moment our heart remembers what peace feels like.

That is the nature of healing.

It rarely asks for applause.

It simply keeps working within us while we are busy believing nothing has changed.

For much of my life, I believed healing meant becoming someone different.

Now I wonder if it has always been something else.

Perhaps healing is the gentle journey back to the person we were before fear, disappointment, rejection, grief, and loss slowly convinced us that we were somehow less than enough.

One of the greatest acts of healing is not just learning to forgive those who wounded us.

It is also finding the courage to forgive ourselves, releasing the guilt we have carried for far too long, letting go of the mistakes we can no longer change, and setting down the impossible expectations we were never meant to bear.
Only then do we begin to understand that healing has never asked us to be perfect.

It has only ever asked us to be willing.

Life leaves its marks upon every soul.

Some scars can be seen.

Many cannot.

The deepest ones are often hidden behind smiles, quiet acts of kindness, and the words, “I’m fine.”

Yet those scars are not signs of failure.

They are quiet reminders of every storm we have weathered, every lesson we have survived, and every sunrise we chose to greet even when our heart felt heavy.

For many years, I used to tell myself, “I’m bent… not broken.”

Looking back now, I realize those words carried more truth than I understood at the time.

After all, trees bend in the wind.

Grass bows beneath the weight of winter snow.

Even mountains, which appear unchanging, are slowly shaped by time.

Perhaps we are not so different.

Life has a way of bending us through grief, disappointment, fear, and loss.

Yet beneath every season, our soul quietly endures, patiently waiting for us to become still enough to remember who we have always been.

Perhaps healing is not about searching for someone new.

Perhaps it is about sitting quietly enough to hear the voice of our own soul once again, gently reminding us of who we have always been.

Healing has never asked us to rush.

It patiently waits for us to slow down, to breathe, and to meet ourselves with the same compassion we so freely offer to everyone else.

Perhaps that is where peace has been all along…

Not waiting for us at the finish line…

But quietly walking beside us, one gentle step at a time.

Many years ago, I saved these words and tucked them away, never realizing that one day I would need to hear them as much as anyone else.

Perhaps today they are meant for you as well…

“A Healing Affirmation”

To release pain that no longer belongs to me…

My heart is healing, my spirit is rising, and my peace is returning.

I forgive myself for surviving difficult seasons.

Every day, I become lighter, stronger, and more whole.

Healing is happening for me right now.

May every step you take become a little lighter.

May every sunrise remind you that a new beginning is always possible.

And may your heart always remember…

You have been enough from the very beginning.

One Love to All 🖤

With a bow of my heart,

Martin, the Story Teller

Martel Runebrand
Warrior-Bard
“Hammer of Stories”

05/24/2026

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04/01/2026

Wolves live with loyalty, honor and quiet strength🐺

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03/21/2026

There comes a point where you stop asking
“Am I this?”
and start realizing…

👉 you’ve been it

You feel people.
You read energy.
You hold space naturally.

But without structure… it can feel:
• overwhelming
• confusing
• inconsistent

I’m opening a 4-day Medicine Initiation through Black Wolf Society for those ready to:

👉 ground their gifts
👉 embody their role
👉 and stop second-guessing what they already know

This is not for everyone.

It’s for those who feel the call and are ready to take responsibility for it.

If that’s you—

Comment “INITIATION” or message me.

I’m sooo excited to witness your magic into full revelry.

03/21/2026

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My grandfather used to say,
if the wild ones do not leave,
it is because they have felt
the truth in your spirit.

Not every meeting
is meant to end in fear.
Some are meant to remind you
that respect can cross
the distance
between human hands
and untamed life.

Look at this winter hush.
The lodge behind him.
The drum at his side.
The cold water at his feet.
And the wolves,
not running,
not attacking,
only watching
as if they know
they are standing
near someone
who remembers
the old way.

That is a teaching
our families tried to keep alive.

Do not enter the world
thinking everything stronger than you
must be conquered.
Some beings are not here
to bow to you.
They are here
to show you
how to carry power
without cruelty,
how to stay alert
without hatred,
how to live close
to danger
without losing
your peace.

The drum teaches
that every heart
should have a steady beat.
The winter teaches
that calm
is its own kind of fire.
And the wolf teaches
that loyalty and instinct
still belong
in an honest life.

So when the world
turns cold around you,
remember what the elders meant.
Stand firm.
Speak little.
Keep your spirit clean.
Because even in hard seasons,
the living world can tell
who comes with respect
and who does not.

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03/05/2026

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BATON ROUGE - The Downtown Development District unveiled new signage alongside the Mississippi Riverfront on Tuesday morning.

03/04/2026

A glimpse into natural wolf behavior.

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I AM NOT STALKING. I AM ESCORTING.
If I follow you through the brush this March morning, I am not closing in for a hunt. I am drawing an invisible line between you and the nursery I am building.

You are walking down a trail in a suburban park or a rural woodlot, and you feel a prickle on the back of your neck. You turn around and see a lean, tawny figure standing fifty yards behind you on the path. You walk; it walks. You stop; it stops. To the human mind, this feels like the classic behavior of a predator stalking its prey. But to the coyote, the roles are reversed. You are the intruder, and the coyote is the bodyguard.

1️⃣ THE MYTH OF THE BOLD STALKER
The most common misinterpretation of coyote behavior is that "shadowing" or "escorting" is a sign of predatory intent or a loss of fear. We assume that because the animal doesn't flee at the sight of us, it must be "bold" or dangerous. This narrative fuels a cycle of fear and unnecessary conflict. In reality, a hunting coyote is a silent, invisible ghost; if you can see a coyote following you in broad daylight, it is because it wants to be seen. It is using its presence as a psychological barrier.

2️⃣ THE SCIENTIFIC REALITY: THE "BODYGUARD" ETHIC
Coyotes are among the most devoted parents in the North American carnivore guild. Their defensive strategy is rooted in a concept ecologists call "Shadowing."

The Buffer Zone: Research from long-term urban coyote studies, such as the Urban Coyote Research Project, indicates that coyotes maintain a dynamic "safety perimeter" around their denning area.

The Es**rt Mechanic: Unlike wolves, who may remain hidden, coyotes use their presence to "nudge" threats away. They will maintain a consistent distance, often appearing to "walk" the hiker or dog-walker out of a specific territory.

Inter-Canine Rivalry: This behavior is exponentially amplified if you are with a domestic dog. Coyotes perceive dogs not as pets, but as direct competitors and existential threats to their future offspring.

3️⃣ WHAT IS HAPPENING RIGHT NOW (MARCH 1)
As of March 1st, we are in the "Territorial Lock-Down."

Den Finalization: Most coyote pairs are currently finalizing their den selection. This could be an enlarged badger hole, a hollow log, or a culvert under a quiet road.

The Pregnant Alpha: The alpha female is currently in the middle of her ~63-day gestation. She is physically heavier and less mobile. Her mate is now on high alert, patrolling the area to ensure no potential threats—like off-leash dogs—discover the site before the pups are even born.

The Hunger Squeeze: While they are territorial, they are also metabolically stressed. Late winter is a lean time, and the energy spent "escorting" you is energy they would rather save. They want you gone quickly so they can return to hunting rodents in peace.

4️⃣ ECOLOGICAL SIGNIFICANCE: THE MESOPREDATOR BALANCE
The coyote is a vital regulator of the North American "edge" habitat.

Rodent Management: An individual coyote can consume over 1,000 rodents a year. By regulating mouse and vole populations, they indirectly reduce the prevalence of tick-borne diseases like Lyme in residential areas.

Trophic Stability: In many regions, they have stepped into the role of the "top dog," keeping populations of smaller predators like raccoons and feral cats in check, which allows songbird populations to stabilize.

5️⃣ GESTURES FOR TODAY: RESPECTING THE SHADOW
If you are "escorted" on your walk this March, follow the protocol of coexistence:

Keep Moving: Do not run, but do not stop to take photos. Running can trigger a chase instinct, while stopping prolongs the coyote’s stress. Simply continue walking away from the area.

Leash Your Dogs: This is non-negotiable in March. An off-leash dog is a wild card that forces a coyote to move from "escorting" to "defending." A leashed dog is under your control and seen as part of your "pack."

Hazing: If the coyote closes the gap to less than 40 yards, be "big, bad, and loud." Shout, wave your arms, or use an air horn. This reinforces the "fear of humans" that keeps both species safe.

Change Your Route: If you find yourself being escorted in the same spot two days in a row, you are near a den. Be a good neighbor and choose a different trail for the next few weeks.

6️⃣ CONCLUSION
A coyote’s shadow is not a threat; it’s a fence. By walking away, you are respecting a parent's duty to keep their family safe. The coyote isn't interested in you; it is interested in the safety of the silent pups waiting for their April debut. March is the month of the bodyguard. Walk calmly, keep your dog close, and respect the boundary.

📚 SCIENTIFIC REFERENCES & DATA
Territoriality and Denning: The Urban Coyote Research Project (Stanley Gehrt) provides the most comprehensive data on coyote home ranges and defensive behaviors in human-altered landscapes.

Dietary Impact: Research from the USDA Forest Service and USGS quantifies the coyote's role in rodent regulation and its impact on mesopredator release.

Behavioral Ecology: Studies published in the Journal of Wildlife Management differentiate between "stalking" (predatory) and "shadowing" (territorial) body language in North American canids.