The time has come to listen to echoes from our land...
the wisdom and teachings of our Native Indians.
Their words are simple and their voices are soft.
We have not heard them, because we have not taken the time to listen.
Perhaps now is the time to open our ears and our hearts
to the words of wisdom they have to say.

These words and teachings were written long ago,
but their echos are still very powerful even today.

An elderly Native was teaching his grandchildren about life.

He said to them, "A fight is going on inside me,
it is a terrible fight and it is between two wolves.
One wolf is evil---he is fear, anger, envy, sorrow, regret,
greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority,
lies, false pride, competition, superiority, and ego.

The other is good ---he is joy, peace, love, hope, sharing,
serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, friendship, empathy,
generosity, truth, compassion and faith.

This same fight is going on inside you, and inside every other person, too."
They thought about it for a minute and then one child asked his grandfather,
"Which wolf will win?"

The Elder simply replied, "The one you feed."

Oh Great Spirit,whose voice I hear in the winds,
and whose breath gives life to all the world,hear me.
I come before you,one of your many children,
I am small and weak.
I need your strength and wisdom.
Let me walk in beauty
and make my eyes ever behold the red and purple sunset.
Make my hands respect the things you have made,
my ears sharp to hear your voice.
Make me wise,
so that I may know the things you have taught my people,
the lesson you have hidden in every leaf and rock.

I seek strength not to be superior to my brothers,
but to be able to fight my greatest enemy,myself.
Make me ever ready to come to you
with clean hands and straight eyes,
so when life fades as a fading sunset,
my spirit will come to you without shame.

From St.Ignatius Mission,Montana

Author is unknown to me

Close Encounters Maija

May the warm winds of Heaven

Blow softly upon your house.

May the Great Spirit

Bless all who enter there.

May your moccasins

Make happy tracks

in many snows,

and may the rainbow

Always touch your shoulder.

Cherokee Blessing

When the Earth is sick, the animals will begin to disappear,
when that happens, The Warriors of the Rainbow will come to save them.

Chief Seattle

"When you arise in the morning, give thanks
for the morning light, for your life and strength.
Give thanks for your food, and the joy of living.
If you see no reason for giving thanks,
the fault lies with yourself...."

Tecumseh
Shawnee

Ho! Mitakuye Oyasin ......We Are All Related.....Cherokee

Don't Look Back	Beginning Today
A Time To Believe	Moments In Life
Angel Of Wisdom	May You Always Be Loved
12 Steps To A Better Self	What Is A Family
You Are Here	What Really Matters
What Do Angels Look Like?	Desiderata
Be Of Good Cheer	Storms Bring Out The Eagles
IF	Don't Quit
When I'm An Old Lady	Whatever Our Hands Touch
Don't Grow Too Old	A Gift Of Love
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Music you are listening to is "Distant Drums" performed by Elan Michaels Elan Michaels

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