Great Mystery, God or whatever you call he/she is real and available at all times. Just not found in most religious institutions. Seek out the calm, peaceful, spirit not without but within.
Grandmother 1953
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Monday, June 20, 2011
June 20th. 2011
Go from this place which soon is to be flooded. Always respect the Earth and perform the ceremony's I have taught you as a Earthkeeper. Our Mother always requires healing for the other races do not respect her as we do. Remember the dust of the one's who came before make up Mothers skin. The one's who come in seven generations will consist of your dust.
Grandmother 1959
-------Original Message-------
Elder's Meditation of the Day - June 20
"But in the Indian Spirit the land is still vested; it will be until other men are able to divine and meet its rhythm. Men must be born and reborn to belong. Their bodies must be formed of the dust of their forefathers' bones."
-- Luther Standing Bear, OGLALA SIOUX
It is said when we walk on the Earth, we are walking on our ancestors and our unborn children. This is the relationship Native People have with the Earth. It is this relationship which gives insight into the Earth's rhythm and heartbeat and creates the feeling of belonging. If you feel you belong to something, you'll treat it with respect. If you feel you are above something, you'll treat it with disrespect. Indian Spirituality is tied to the Earth. We belong to the Earth along with all other creatures on the Earth. We must align to this realization.
Great Spirit, today, teach me to respect the Earth Mother.
Grandmother 1959
-------Original Message-------
Elder's Meditation of the Day - June 20
"But in the Indian Spirit the land is still vested; it will be until other men are able to divine and meet its rhythm. Men must be born and reborn to belong. Their bodies must be formed of the dust of their forefathers' bones."
-- Luther Standing Bear, OGLALA SIOUX
It is said when we walk on the Earth, we are walking on our ancestors and our unborn children. This is the relationship Native People have with the Earth. It is this relationship which gives insight into the Earth's rhythm and heartbeat and creates the feeling of belonging. If you feel you belong to something, you'll treat it with respect. If you feel you are above something, you'll treat it with disrespect. Indian Spirituality is tied to the Earth. We belong to the Earth along with all other creatures on the Earth. We must align to this realization.
Great Spirit, today, teach me to respect the Earth Mother.
Sunday, June 19, 2011
June 19th. 2011
Every Nation had it's own ceremonies. Had it's own history and had it's own way of doing things. Respect the difference but follow your heart for the seasons.
Big Tree 6/19/2011
-------Original Message-------
Elder's Meditation of the Day - June 19
"Respect should be given those indigenous nations who still carry on their ceremonies; still following the ancient laws of nature with songs and ceremonies."
-- Oren R. Lyons, Spokesman, Traditional Circle of Elders
Many of our Tribes still have the ceremonies, songs and traditions. Today, the ceremonies and songs are coming back even stronger. The Elders have a lot of this knowledge. The young people need to learn these songs and traditions from the Elders. This is the strength of the people. The ancient Wisdom and Knowledge of ancient Laws are hidden in the ceremonies and songs. We should seek out these songs and ceremonies.
Great Spirit, teach me the songs and ceremonies. Make my eyes open to see.
Big Tree 6/19/2011
-------Original Message-------
Elder's Meditation of the Day - June 19
"Respect should be given those indigenous nations who still carry on their ceremonies; still following the ancient laws of nature with songs and ceremonies."
-- Oren R. Lyons, Spokesman, Traditional Circle of Elders
Many of our Tribes still have the ceremonies, songs and traditions. Today, the ceremonies and songs are coming back even stronger. The Elders have a lot of this knowledge. The young people need to learn these songs and traditions from the Elders. This is the strength of the people. The ancient Wisdom and Knowledge of ancient Laws are hidden in the ceremonies and songs. We should seek out these songs and ceremonies.
Great Spirit, teach me the songs and ceremonies. Make my eyes open to see.
Saturday, June 18, 2011
Christians
They came here to find religious freedom for themselves, but refused it for the people they found here.
They came here to find freedom to grow and prosper, but did so by stealing and killing the people who lived here.
They teach honor the mother and father yet abuse, starve and cast off their elders as useless dregs on society.
They say they honor life, but condemn many women and children to poverty, hunger and sickness.
They teach man shall not live by bread alone, but worship money.
They teach blessed are the peacemakers but worship war and killing of anyone who looks or believes differently or who has oil, gold or other resources they can steal.
Yet we who have been here from the beginning welcomed them, endured them and still hope to teach them something of value.
They came here to find freedom to grow and prosper, but did so by stealing and killing the people who lived here.
They teach honor the mother and father yet abuse, starve and cast off their elders as useless dregs on society.
They say they honor life, but condemn many women and children to poverty, hunger and sickness.
They teach man shall not live by bread alone, but worship money.
They teach blessed are the peacemakers but worship war and killing of anyone who looks or believes differently or who has oil, gold or other resources they can steal.
Yet we who have been here from the beginning welcomed them, endured them and still hope to teach them something of value.
June 18th. Elders Meditation 2011
We have four seasons. We have four stages of life. We have four directions. Learn to embrace them, rejoice in them and live them.
Uncle Gus 1953
Uncle Gus 1953
Jume 18th. 2011
A child's view of thunderstorms...I loved it!
A little girl walked to and from school daily.
Though the weather that morning was questionable and clouds were forming,
she made her daily trek to school.
As the afternoon progressed, the winds whipped up, along with lightning.
The mother of the little girl felt concerned that her daughter
would be frightened as she walked home from school.
She also feared the electrical storm might harm her child.
Full of concern, the mother got into her car
and quickly drove along the route to her child's school.
As she did, she saw her little girl walking along.
At each flash of lightning, the child would stop, look up, and smile.
More lighting followed quickly and with each,
the little girl would look at the streak of light and smile.
When the mother drew up beside the child,
she lowered the window and called, "What are you doing?"
The child answered, "I am trying to look pretty
because God keeps taking my picture.."
May God bless you today & every day
as you face the storms that come your way!
A little girl walked to and from school daily.
Though the weather that morning was questionable and clouds were forming,
she made her daily trek to school.
As the afternoon progressed, the winds whipped up, along with lightning.
The mother of the little girl felt concerned that her daughter
would be frightened as she walked home from school.
She also feared the electrical storm might harm her child.
Full of concern, the mother got into her car
and quickly drove along the route to her child's school.
As she did, she saw her little girl walking along.
At each flash of lightning, the child would stop, look up, and smile.
More lighting followed quickly and with each,
the little girl would look at the streak of light and smile.
When the mother drew up beside the child,
she lowered the window and called, "What are you doing?"
The child answered, "I am trying to look pretty
because God keeps taking my picture.."
May God bless you today & every day
as you face the storms that come your way!
Thursday, June 16, 2011
June 16th/ 2011
Our job is to serve, teach and help our people our community and our enemies, never forget that. Each person, each incounter and each attack are lessons to learn as you become what you are.
Uncle Big Tree 1953
-------Original Message-------
Elder's Meditation of the Day - June 16
"For me, the essence of a medicine man's life is to be humble, to have great patience, to be close to the Earth, to live as simply as possible, and to never stop learning."
-- Archie Fir Lame Deer, LAKOTA
The Medicine people focus on their Being, not their doing. After all, we are human beings not human doings. The Medicine people are very patient and consciously trying to live a life of humility. Medicine people are servant leaders. Their main purpose is to serve the needs of others. By this service attitude, they become the leaders people listen to and the leaders the people want to follow. The Medicine people say everyone is their teacher. Maybe we should try to live this way ourselves; humble, patient, honoring the Earth and listening to our teachers.
Grandfather, today, let me know all people are my teachers and I am the student.
Uncle Big Tree 1953
-------Original Message-------
Elder's Meditation of the Day - June 16
"For me, the essence of a medicine man's life is to be humble, to have great patience, to be close to the Earth, to live as simply as possible, and to never stop learning."
-- Archie Fir Lame Deer, LAKOTA
The Medicine people focus on their Being, not their doing. After all, we are human beings not human doings. The Medicine people are very patient and consciously trying to live a life of humility. Medicine people are servant leaders. Their main purpose is to serve the needs of others. By this service attitude, they become the leaders people listen to and the leaders the people want to follow. The Medicine people say everyone is their teacher. Maybe we should try to live this way ourselves; humble, patient, honoring the Earth and listening to our teachers.
Grandfather, today, let me know all people are my teachers and I am the student.
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
June 6th. 2011
Only by teaching the natural laws and living in harmony with nature may mankind grow and prosper. We don't need the gadgets, we need common sense. We don't need bigger more powerful cars, we need small local vehicles and convenient low cost ways to get from here to there. We don't need foods transported from half way around the world, we need to grow our food in the back yard, local empty lot or in pots on the fire escape. We don't need more wars for control of the oil and other resources, we need wiser use of and better ways of sharing what is needed. We don't need bigger box stores we need ways to make, bake, reconfigure or reuse things right at home.
Big Tree 6/14/2011
Big Tree 6/14/2011
Friday, June 10, 2011
June 10th. 2011
We are not made to be separate from Great Mystery. When you can learn to remember and converse in every part of your life, you will have achieved what is to be strived for.
Cornplanter 1953
Cornplanter 1953
Monday, June 6, 2011
Sunday, June 5, 2011
June 5th. 2011
Only by allowing yourself to become one with all that is may you reach that state where you know anything.
Big Tree 6/5/2011
Big Tree 6/5/2011
Saturday, June 4, 2011
June 4th. 2011
Creation is never over. We are part of it and we are cocreators. Never forget that.
Big Tree 6/4/2011
Big Tree 6/4/2011
Friday, June 3, 2011
June 3rd.2011
The original instructions were to live in harmony with all. Use only what you need, share what you have with others as they need also. Care for your Mother the Earth and all her other children. Always remember the next seven generations and act in their best interest also.
Big Tree 6/3/2011
Big Tree 6/3/2011
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Jun 2nd 2011
Man has the duty and purpose of tending to the Garden and the other creatures. Man has the responsibility of seeing that the Earth and all her children live and prosper. No duty is higher or greater.
Earthkeeper society as taught to me in 1953
Earthkeeper society as taught to me in 1953
quote Jun 2nd. 2011
' If you can see your path laid out
in front of you step by step,
you know it's not your path.
Your own path you make with every step you take.
That's why it's your path."
Joseph Campbell
in front of you step by step,
you know it's not your path.
Your own path you make with every step you take.
That's why it's your path."
Joseph Campbell
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