Mar. 31st.

Never become thrilled with cities, they will suck your spirit dry. Always return to the places of real beauty, the forest and the hills to renew yourself.

Luther Filey Seneca steelworker 1956

Always remember the children for the next seven generations are more important then we are.

Several elders in the 1950's

Mar.29th.

I have entered the spirit world four times now. When I go throw a great big feast and celebrate. Instead of being sad laugh for on that side I find no pain, no infirmity, no aging and no sadness.

Big Tree 3/29/2010

Mar. 28th.

Have you found and are drawn to a area or even a small place, that is a sacred site where you are. Protect it and go to it often for renewal of yourself and your community.

Big Tree 3/28/2010

Mar. 27th.

When you build a image so strong that you can feel it, taste it, smell it, and hear it in your heart then let go it will come to you quickly. Doesn't matter if that image is made of need, desire or fear, you bring it to self.

Big Tree 3/27/2010

Mar. 26th.

Before it's all lost, go to the elders and ask to be taught. Have our school children write or photograph the ceremonies and find out what purpose the serve. This will serve not just the tribe but in days to come all of mankind. Without it, perhaps mankind is doomed. Remember we are all related. In spirit we are all part of the whole.

Big Tree 3/26/10

Mar.25th.

Are you learning about our relationship with each other and Creator? Are you sharing that with others? Each is a important step toward filling your purpose and helping others in their growth.

Big Tree 3/25/2010

Mar. 24th.

Grandmother said that all people and all religions have some truth in their religions. However no person or group has all the truth. Learn from all, take what you find useful and leave the rest.

Big Tree 3/24/2010

Mar.23rd.

Never be afraid to show your feelings.

Grandmother Smith 1952

Mar. 22nd.

Uncle Bob Big Tree used to say "Enjoy life and allow all others to do the same."

Big Tree 3/22/2010

Mar.21st.

As part of every sun rise I give thanks that the sun gives a pale imitation of the fat brighter light beyond it.

Big Tree 3/21/2010

Mar.20th.

Great Mystery show me how to live, I listen to you with my heart.

Big Tree 3/20/2010

Mar.19th.

Do you have a special place where you connect with Mother Earth? Do you go to renew yourself or to renew Mother? Remember that in renewing Mother you are also renewing self.

Big Tree 3/19/2010

Mar.18th.

All ceremony has been given that we might connect with the fire or light at the center of all.

Big Tree 3/18/2010

Mar. 17th.

Listen to the inner voice, it will guide you from the times to come. It will give you hope when hope fails and it will give you strength to do what you must.

A council of Elders in 1956

Mar.16th.

You can look at the differences and react in fear toward another or you can see the sameness and react in love.

Aunt Katheryn 1958

Mar. 15th.

Be it give away, giving thanks for what ever has provided your food, or being thankful for a kind word or smile, always remember to give thanks and always remember the source of all for what you do to others you do to self also.

Unknown.

Mar. 14th.

We are all related, just each has a different purpose. From the latest science I have seen, we all came from one woman in Africa. So why don't we act like it? That is the job of the individual to do, start acting like we are all one. Why do we forget the lesson of the medicine wheel of four colors around one center?

Big Tree 3/14/2010

Mar.13th.

The answer to the question of why you are here is between you and Creator. That which all religion profess to explain but never do. Each has to find the answer within. That is the meaning of the quest. When you find the answer come back and help others in their quest.

Unknown author.

Mar. 12th.

Grandmother told me if you don't make mistakes your not doing anything. If your not doing anything your not worth anything either.

Big Tree 3/12/10

Mar.11th.

As one elder told me when I first was exposed to the medicine wheel,"Don't just see the center of the wheel, become it."

Big Tree 3/11/2010

Mar. 9th.

Even if you don't believe in a causing force offering up best wishes and so on each morning will help you in your daily activity. The more you offer prayers or wishes for others, the more you benefit yourself, however do not offer prayers for others just for the benefit of self but in a spirit of true giving. If you ask for something for self do it in the spirit of what would be best for all. Then let go, for the prayer is answered even i you can't see it yet.

Grandmother Smith 1953

Mar. 5th.

Over and over I get people asking me where do I belong. In every case that is something only Creator/Great Mystery and they can answer. Then they can belong where ever they find them self.In every case I serve the people I find myself among without regard to their tribe, race or sex.


Big Tree 3/5/2010

Mar. 4th.

Who are you, this means who do you think of yourself as? Not the name you were given by someone else but who you consider yourself to be.
Where are you from? Not the physical location but the people who helped make you who you are.
Why are you here? What help do you need or even better, what is your purpose?
Those three were the three questions I encountered from the elders I learned from.
My grandmother added a fourth question. What are you doing about the answer to the first three questions?
I added a fifth question later. How will what your doing affect the next seven generations?

Big Tree 3/4/2010

Mar. 3rd.

Remember the actions of today become part of the traditions of tomorrow. One day we who are elders today will be those who have gone before. One day the youth we give teachings to will become the elders and so on even to the seventh generation. How do you wish to be remembered? How do you honor your elders?

Big Tree 3/3/2010

Mar.2nd.

Do you walk your talk? Even in your promises to self?

Big Tree 3/2/2010

Feb.29th.

A extra day, what are you and Creator going to do with it? After all it's a gift to you.

Mar.1st.

Have you cleaned up your diet and thoughts? Do you treat yourself as special? Have you looked at what Creator Is saying to you? If you are then Creator smiles with you.

Big Tree 3/1/2010