Native American Spirituality

[Spirit Dancer]

"It is not through the great skill of the hunter himself that success is achieved, but through the hunter's awareness of his place in Creation and his relationship to all things."
--Thomas Yellowtail, CROW
If only the human being could understand the power of proper relationships, the need for power and control could be abandoned. It's not what is going on that matters, but how we look at what is going on. It's our relationship to it that counts. Nothing in the world has any meaning except the meaning we give to it. To be more effective at this, we need to consider our relationship with the Creator. Our relationship to the Great Spirit determines how we will perceive the meanings we put to places, people, institutions, and things. We need to let the Creator tell us and guide our thoughts about these relationships. Any relationship that we have that is causing problems means we need to pray for a new point of view.

Creator, let me see the world and the people through your eyes.

[Spirit Dancer]

"We need to save those Elders who cannot speak for themselves -- the trees."
--Haida Gwaii, Traditional Circle of Elders
The trees are the Elders of the Earth. Go to the forest or to the mountains and find a young tree. Then find an old tree. Spend time with each. Sit by the young tree and listen to your thoughts. Then move to an old tree and listen to your thoughts again. Just being in the presence of an old tree, you will feel more calm. Your thoughts will contain wisdom and your answers will be deeper. Why is this so? These old trees know more, have heard more, and are the Elders of the Earth. We must ensure these trees live so we can learn from them.

My Creator, help me to protect the trees and listen to them.

[Spirit Dancer]

"Behold, my bothers, the spring has come; the earth has received the embraces of the sun and we shall soon see the results of that love!"
--Sitting Bull, SIOUX
Spring is the season of love. Spring is the season of new life, new relationships. It is the springtime that really reacts to the new position of Father Sun. New life forms all over the planet. Life is abundant. New cycles are created. Mother Earth changes colors, the flowers are abundant. It is the time for humans to observe nature and let nature create within us the feeling of Spring. We should let ourselves renew. We should let go of the feeling of Winter. We should be joyful and energetic.

My Maker, let me, today, feel the feelings of Spring.

[Spirit Dancer]

There comes a time in life
when we can turn the other cheek
and walk away, or stand up and fight.
Never did I think my heritage and belief would
be slapped into my face, but it has.
My fight, is the fight for life within my
family, to beat cancer.
As a wise sage told me, words are like knives they cut deep
into the soul, they cannot be retrieved once spoken,
with that when there is no fight left, walk away.
Spirit Dancer

[waxnrope]

Originally Posted by Spirit Dancer

There comes a time in life
when we can turn the other cheek
and walk away, or stand up and fight.
Never did I think my heritage and belief would
be slapped into my face, but it has.
My fight, is the fight for life within my
family, to beat cancer.
As a wise sage told me, words are like knives they cut deep
into the soul, they cannot be retrieved once spoken,
with that when there is no fight left, walk away.
Spirit Dancer

I have a similar fight, yet wish to fight for you. You are the leader of my tribe here, and our Wise one. I will pray for guidance ... We are with you, even should you walk away.

[Spirit Dancer]

Originally Posted by waxnrope

I have a similar fight, yet wish to fight for you. You are the leader of my tribe here, and our Wise one. I will pray for guidance ... We are with you, even should you walk away.

Thank you WnR
I'm not walking away from this thread, it is who I am.
Not sure about being a leader, just leaving the words
of our elders. Those who know me in real time know
I live my life the same as I am on here, no difference.
Being wise comes with age and lessons, I've learned
them well, and have studied under great sage people.
Awarding me with the ability to walk away and be at peace.
There are situations that warrant it.

[Spirit Dancer]

"The faces of our future generations are looking up to us from the earth and we step with great care not to disturb our grandchildren."
--Traditional Circle of Elders
The leaves, when they are finished with their life on the trees, will return to the Earth. The leaves that return to the Earth are the future trees. So inside the Mother Earth are the future forests. The human, when finished with its life on the Earth, will return to the Earth. So in the Earth are our future grandchildren. Knowing this, we should be respectful of the place where our future generations live. Only take from the Earth what you need. Every time you pick a plant or Medicine, leave an offering and leave a prayer. Be respectful and walk in a sacred way.

Great Spirit, teach me to respect the place of future generations.

[friskyfemme]

Originally Posted by Spirit Dancer

Thank you WnR
I'm not walking away from this thread, it is who I am.
Not sure about being a leader, just leaving the words
of our elders. Those who know me in real time know
I live my life the same as I am on here, no difference.
Being wise comes with age and lessons, I've learned
them well, and have studied under great sage people.
Awarding me with the ability to walk away and be at peace.
There are situations that warrant it.

Spiritdancer,
My sister you walk in wisdom and blessing. Each of us starts from the womb shedding our skin as we grow. When we are young we must touch every flower, see every insect, dance every dance so we can learn about all of the goodnees surrounding us. We store this in our minds as we grow until we become aware that living is the true blessing and understanding the circle of life guides us to make the most of our days. As we grow grey, we teach our children so the wisdom continues to grow with each generation. Truth stands the test of time. It is the same in the beginning as now and as will be.
It is tough to hold to beliefs that others do not understand. I share your trust in the Elders that the naysayers will soon sit in the circle with open hearts.

May Great Spirit wrap you in blessing and heal you.