Native American Spirituality

[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.

[Spirit Dancer]

Originally Posted by friskyfemme

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.

Sister
You are very wise and the words are true, this circle of life continues and
the blessings and words that draw us together remain.
Our dance, our time to speak from the elders lessons, and share visions are now. This day I thank you for your words of wisdom.
wa-do u-lv
Thank you Sister

[Spirit Dancer]

"The basis of knowledge is the fire, rock, water, and green. But when that power was given to man, he used it to twist his own mind. Tunkashila gave man just one drop of that wisdom."
--Wallace Black Elk, LAKOTA
All of Nature has the wisdom to follow the Natural Laws. All of Nature knows how to live in harmony and use this wisdom in a good way, with exception of the human being. Often we misuse this wisdom. Wisdom always remains with those who use it in the proper way. Nature has used this wisdom well, so now we need to go to Her so we humans can relearn and change our lives. May we start doing this today, before it is too late.

Creator, let me be open to the lessons that Nature can teach me.

[Passionaria]

Originally Posted by Spirit Dancer

"The basis of knowledge is the fire, rock, water, and green. But when that power was given to man, he used it to twist his own mind. Tunkashila gave man just one drop of that wisdom."
--Wallace Black Elk, LAKOTA
All of Nature has the wisdom to follow the Natural Laws. All of Nature knows how to live in harmony and use this wisdom in a good way, with exception of the human being. Often we misuse this wisdom. Wisdom always remains with those who use it in the proper way. Nature has used this wisdom well, so now we need to go to Her so we humans can relearn and change our lives. May we start doing this today, before it is too late.

Creator, let me be open to the lessons that Nature can teach me.

This is the basis for Chinese medicine as well, following Natural laws, and reading the signs. That's why I love the medicine......

Good morning beautiful!!

Pashi

[Andrew, Jr.]

Something I have learned and relearned, and have to remind myself of...I cannot beat out Mother Nature or the Universe. It has nothing to do with nuturing. This is our basic focus of life and living. For example, I found a dragon fly with a broken wing on my deck yesterday. I spent hours trying to figure out how to repair the wing so the dragon fly could survive. In the background the TV is on all about the animals being frozen in the oil spil in the Gulf. So, my neighbor comes home and we are chatting. I told him what I was doing. He asked me why I thought I could win and salvage the insect? I looked at him puzzled. I really had no idea of where he was going with this. He told me it is the circle of life. He told me to let the insect go, to toss it over into the grass. A garden snake or another insect will eat the dragon fly. It is a matter of survival for animals. I cannot stop living or life and how nature is. I can just screw it up - just like what is going on in the Gulf.

Andrew

[Spirit Dancer]

"Your power comes from the songs."
--Ethel Wilson, COWICHAN
If you do not know any of the songs, ask an Elder to teach you. Get yourself a drum. When you sing a song and play the drum, you'll be surprised how your mind, body, and spirit will react. Everything becomes calm and joyful. Our bodies love the songs. The songs allow us to touch the hand of the Creator. When we sing and touch the Great Spirit's hand, He gives us power. Songs are another way to pray.

My Grandfather, teach me a song today.