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Words2HealYourHeart
Friday May 30, 2008
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| Elder's Meditation of the Day - May 29 |
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| "Humility is probably the most difficult virtue to realize." |
| --Thomas Yellowtail, CROW |
| Two definitions of humility are (1) being aware of one's own defects of character, and (2) giving credit where credit is due. This means if you do something and are successful because God gave you certain talents, give credit to God when someone tells you how well you did; this is being humble. If you are successful at something, but had help from friends, spouse, neighbors, give credit to those who helped you; this is being humble. If you have done a task and you alone accomplished it, give credit to yourself; this is being humble. Say the truth and give credit where credit is due. |
Grandfather, let me walk a truthful road today | | | | |
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Tuesday May 27, 2008
Elder's Meditation of the Day - May 23
"To me, if you're Indian, you're Indian. You don't have to put on your buckskin, beads, and feathers, and stuff like that."
--Cecilia Mitchell, MOHAWK
The most important thing that determines who we are is on our insides, not our outsides. If we are Indian inside, that's all that matters. Being Indian means to think right, to be spiritual and to pray. Feathers and beads don't make us Indian. Being Indian means to have a good heart and a good mind.
Great Spirit, today, let me think Indian.
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Thursday May 22, 2008
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| "...the sacred ceremonies given to us by the Creator are the Heart of our existence. These ceremonies are our first duty." |
| --Traditional Circle of Elders. NORTHERN CHEYENNE |
| Hidden in the ceremonies are many truths, many principles, many guidelines for living— our access to the Unseen World, healing and visions. Because the Indian People didn't have schools or books, the Great Spirit gave us Ceremonies. The ceremonies are handed down from generation to generation to learn their meaning. Today, many Indian People live in cities or urban areas where it's hard to learn the ceremonies. We need to go to the Elders and learn the ceremonies so we can pass them on to our children. |
Great Spirit, teach me the Secrets of the Ceremonies. | | | |
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Wednesday May 21, 2008
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| "To be able to greet the sun with the sounds from all of Nature is a great blessing, and it helps us to remember Who is the real provider of all of our benefits." |
| --Thomas Yellowtail, CROW |
| The Elders say we should pray to the East every morning. Just try it! Get up early in the morning, watch the sun and listen to the morning sounds, the birds, the winds; smell the air, feel the breeze and the warmth of the sun. Your mid will expand and you will experience oneness with the Great Spirit. You'll realize who is really in charge. You'll realize an interconnectedness. You'll realize how much the Creator loves you! Just try it! |
Great Spirit, today, let me feel the Earth, the Father Sun and your presence. | | | | |
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| "A vision could put you on a path you don't want to follow." |
| --Archie Fire Lame Deer, LAKOTA |
| There is a saying, "You move toward and become like that which you think about." If we keep thinking about a bad thing, we will move in that direction. If we think about fear in some area of our life, we will probably experience this fear. We move toward and become like that which we think about. If we think about secret things, these secret things will come to pass. Our visions are very powerful. Visions determine our direction, our lives. If you think about lustful things, it's a matter of time before you'll be wrestling with it. We should think about our visions to make sure they include the Great Spirit in every area. |
Great Spirit, today, give me Your vision to follow | | | |
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