Wisdom

Sitting here now I just recalled the wisdom a dying man shared with me when I had been burnt less then a month before. I was stuck in a hospital bed in great pain and undergoing debrading which consisted in 1952 of scrubbing me in a tub of water with a wire brush to remove the dead tissue of the burn to help prevent gangrene. Believe me that is almost as painful as the initial burn.

He said "Son don't dwell on the pain or it will eat you. Don't dwell on poor me or you will never get well. Don't dwell on blaming others for your situation for then you will always look at others with fear. Instead ask God to ease your pain. Look at others as sharing your pain and problems and offer them hope and a smile. In doing so you will always be able to change the bad to good." That night I watched them pull the sheet over his face. I never knew his name or what killed him but remember his gasping for breath with every word. I guess that wisdom has stuck even today.

Bob Smith 8/23/2011

Aug. 23rd. 2011

If you have trouble using meditation to access your internal connection to a higher wisdom I can help. I use something that can be used 24/7/365, it is called at least by the elders who taught me the power breath. You start by breathing in through your nose to a count of four. You hold your breath for a count of four. Then you exhale gently through your mouth for a count of twelve. Repeat the whole process three to eleven more times. Then just listen to your inner spirit.
Big Tree 8/23/11

Aug, 19th. 2011

Let the you shown to the world be in agreement with the inner you. Seek always to be the best you that is possible. Seek then to be the inner person on the outside. Such is brought about by meditation and true prayer.
Big Tree 8/19/2011

Aug.19th. 2011

Grandmother always told to not follow the crowd but to think for myself and act not like someone else but trust my own feelings.
Big Tree 8/19/2011

Aug. 17th.

Remember when passing on your values to the next generation that they observe what you do ten times more then what you say

Big Tree 8/17/2011

Aug.16th. 2011

The longest journey begins with one step. The tallest building begins with a foundation. The greatest inner peace begins with a simple meditation practice & self acceptance that you are not alone.
Big Tree 8/16/2011

Aug.14th. 2011

It's long since time to share the secret of relationships with Mother Earth, other species and other people. That secret is that we need each other in every case to bring balance into our own lives.
Big Tree 8/14/11

Aug. 13th. 2011

I was taught both that our people were descended from a woman who fell through a hole in the sky and that that Creator fashioned us from clay. Either way we were given the task of caring for Mother Earth and all her children, no matter their form.
Big Tree 8/13/2011

Aug. 12th. 2011

"Upon arising give thanks to Great Mystery for giving you another day to learn, enjoy and grow in spirit. At the end of the day give thanks for all the good that filled the day."
Uncle Gus 1956

Aug. 11th. 2011

"Seek first peace in yourself then share it with those you meet."
Grandmother 1953

Aug.10th. 2011

All decisions must take into account the next seven generations. All decisions should also take into account how will it affect our mother the earth who is central for all life.
Big Tree 8/10/2011

Aug. 9th. 20111

Seek a vision. Then dedicate your life to bringing that vision into being. It doesn't matter if you don't accomplish it in one lifetime. A good vision will outlive even the greatest of us.
Big Tree Aug. 9th. 2011

Aug. 8th.2011

Creator gave each people a song and a ceremony. He sent us to earth to be keepers of Mother and all other living beings here including each other.
Big Tree 8/8/2011

Aug. 7th.2011

Grandmother had me many times sit and listen, watch without judgment or become one with where I was or become one with what I heard or was watching. I still practice this to this day.

Big Tree 8/7/2011

Aug.6th. 2011

Until you can go into your own center and achieve balance, You have not met the test of Great Mystery.
Remember their is not two but four directions and four ideas to explain anything. Five if you count the center.
Big Tree 8/6/2011

Aug. 5th. 2011

Cornplanter told me long ago the harder you work for peace and justice the more you will face opposition.

Big Tree 8/5/2011

Aug. 4th. 2011

"You must share what we have taught you, that it continue for the next seven generations."
Uncle Bob and Grandmother 1958

Aug.2nd.2011

You may not think so now, but all of your teachers will guide you when the time is right. Other teachers will show when you need them
UNcle Gus 1962