Nobody can be American Indian unless the parents are Indian or unless they are adopted by the tribes. However anyone may learn from the elders. May apply what they learn to them self and in that way become more then just another person.
Big Tree 10/31/2011
Monday, October 31, 2011
Saturday, October 29, 2011
Oct.29th. 2011
"Just as a mother protects her children so does Great Mystery do the
same for us. Just as a child protects his parents, so must we do the
same for our Mother the Earth."
Grandmother 1953
same for us. Just as a child protects his parents, so must we do the
same for our Mother the Earth."
Grandmother 1953
Oct.28th.2011
None of the Religions of the world have all of the truth. Each has a
portion given to a group of people. Each also has falsehoods in the way
they carry out the teachings of the elders who taught them. Learn from
the best and ignore the rest.
Big Tree 10/28/11
portion given to a group of people. Each also has falsehoods in the way
they carry out the teachings of the elders who taught them. Learn from
the best and ignore the rest.
Big Tree 10/28/11
Oct. 27th. 2011
The sound of Great Mystery is the sound of the fire, the singing of the
winds, the splash of the tumbling creek or the roar of the waves. The
boom of the thunders and the patter the rain carry's his words. The cry
of the hawk and the howl of the coyote carry his thoughts. The cry of a
newborn is his expression of all is well in my universe.
Big Tree 10/27/2011
winds, the splash of the tumbling creek or the roar of the waves. The
boom of the thunders and the patter the rain carry's his words. The cry
of the hawk and the howl of the coyote carry his thoughts. The cry of a
newborn is his expression of all is well in my universe.
Big Tree 10/27/2011
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Oct. 26th. 2011
When a elder teaches, it's not just what you want to learn but even more important what you don't want to learn.It's not just wisdom but a chance to grow and change your life. If a elder agrees to teach be humble, thankful and open for you will learn about living more then anything else. You may find self challenged to live what you are taugt first.
Big Tree 10/226/2011
Big Tree 10/226/2011
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Oct. 25th. 2011
It doesn't matter how long we pray. It doesn't matter how elegantly we pray. We don't even have to pray out loud. What matters is forming the picture of what we are asking for as real as we can. Filing those prayers with the emotions we would feel if we had all ready had them answered.Then going with confidence that our prayers are answered. Effective beats public prayers ever time. What matters is that our prayers are answered.
Big Tree 10/25/2011
Big Tree 10/25/2011
Monday, October 24, 2011
Oct. 24th. 2011
It is man who creates evil, it is man who does evil. Do not blame the Devil every person has a choice. Since you have a choice, why not serve the best self, but no greed and fear cause evil by subverting choosing the best.
Big Tree 10/24/2011
Big Tree 10/24/2011
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Oct. 22 2011
"Growth is normal for all creatures. However the greater the lesson the more it hurts. Learn so you don't go
through it again."
Grandmother 1952
through it again."
Grandmother 1952
Friday, October 21, 2011
Oct. 21st. 2011
Cornplanter said "Listen well children, for i speak truth. Creator does not accuse you, condemn you or berate you. For \\\creator looks through your eyes, acts with your actions an allows you to condemn self."
Cornplanter 1954
Cornplanter 1954
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Oct. 20th. 2011
It is the job of everyone who receives it to pass on elders wisdom with respect not only for the elder but even more so for the young people who it is being entrusted to.
Big Tree 10/20/2011
Big Tree 10/20/2011
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Oct. 18th. 2011
Remember that our people once walked in harmony with each other and the other and Mother. Learn to do so once again. It is the desire for what another has that causes war and it is the desire for more then you need that causes the rape of Mother. Remember all men and women need food shelter and clothing all else is gravy.
Big Tree 10/18/2011
Big Tree 10/18/2011
Monday, October 17, 2011
Oct. 17th. 2011
When you start to understand Great Mystery is not out there somewhere but also within you, that is the start of wisdom.
Big Tree 10/17/2011
Big Tree 10/17/2011
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Oct.16th. 2011
Grandmother taught me that all religions have some truth, none have all the truth. I am to find the best in each and ignore the test, for each was made for a different people.
Big Tree 10/16/2011
Big Tree 10/16/2011
Saturday, October 15, 2011
Oct.15th. 2011
The past is filled with both good and bad. Learn from the bad, adapt the
good for today and build not for then or now, but for the next seven
generations. This applies not only to your life but your relationships
with others and even your governments. If we fail to grow and adapt, we
are bound to repeat the mistakes of the past, to our sorrow and the
sorrow of those who follow us.
Big Tree 10/15/2011
good for today and build not for then or now, but for the next seven
generations. This applies not only to your life but your relationships
with others and even your governments. If we fail to grow and adapt, we
are bound to repeat the mistakes of the past, to our sorrow and the
sorrow of those who follow us.
Big Tree 10/15/2011
Friday, October 14, 2011
Oct. 14th. 2011
When you greet the sun, it doesn't matter what language you use. What
matters is that after you greet Grandfather you listen to the music of
creation singing joyfully within and around you.
Grandmother who used these words in her greetings. "Good morning
Grandfather. Thank you for providing light and warmth that all
Grandmothers children might live. Thank you for impregnating Mother that
we her multitude of children might have life. Above all Grandfather
thank you for providing a pale reminder of the far greater light beyond
you."
Big Tree 10/14/2011
matters is that after you greet Grandfather you listen to the music of
creation singing joyfully within and around you.
Grandmother who used these words in her greetings. "Good morning
Grandfather. Thank you for providing light and warmth that all
Grandmothers children might live. Thank you for impregnating Mother that
we her multitude of children might have life. Above all Grandfather
thank you for providing a pale reminder of the far greater light beyond
you."
Big Tree 10/14/2011
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Oct. 13th. 2011
Uncle Bob taught me of true prayer. It's so easy I don't know why
religions fail to teach it. Nor do I know why people still pray for
results they fear for instead of the results they desire.
Before you pray think about not what you wish to avoid but what you wish
to accomplish. Think about how you act with the desired outcome, see
your self as you enjoy what you envision happening. Make it as real as
you can. Put every emotion, every thing related in the accomplished
outcome. Then give thanks for this and let it go. Do not dwell on it,
nor the conditions that brought the problem. Just how you will feel when
you get the desired results.Make the picture as complete as possible
complete with the emotions and the celebrations accompanying what you
want to do or accomplish or obtain. Then let it go and don't worry about
it, you will accomplish what you envision without having to do anything
about it yourself, if you need money it will come, if you need help from
others it will come and if you need something you don't know about it
will come. Go ahead and pray and know someone or something does answer
prayers.
Big Tree 10/13/2011
religions fail to teach it. Nor do I know why people still pray for
results they fear for instead of the results they desire.
Before you pray think about not what you wish to avoid but what you wish
to accomplish. Think about how you act with the desired outcome, see
your self as you enjoy what you envision happening. Make it as real as
you can. Put every emotion, every thing related in the accomplished
outcome. Then give thanks for this and let it go. Do not dwell on it,
nor the conditions that brought the problem. Just how you will feel when
you get the desired results.Make the picture as complete as possible
complete with the emotions and the celebrations accompanying what you
want to do or accomplish or obtain. Then let it go and don't worry about
it, you will accomplish what you envision without having to do anything
about it yourself, if you need money it will come, if you need help from
others it will come and if you need something you don't know about it
will come. Go ahead and pray and know someone or something does answer
prayers.
Big Tree 10/13/2011
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
12th. 2011
"Logic is fine if your trying to make a bow or cook a meal. Logic fails when trying to do good, find your connection with Great Mystery or fall in love."
Grandmother 1956
Grandmother 1956
Landis List
Fyodor Dostoyevsky lived in a hopeless time and place, a world of pogroms,starvation, filth,and syphilis. His life was plagued by epilepsy, mental problems, and poverty. Yet he left us this message:
"Love all of God's creation, the whole of it and every grain of sand. Love every leaf, every ray of God's light! Love the animals, love the plants, love everything. If you love everything, you will perceive the divine mystery in things. And once you have perceived it, you will begin to comprehend it ceaselessly, more and more every day. And you will at last come to love the whole world with an abiding, universal love."
"Love all of God's creation, the whole of it and every grain of sand. Love every leaf, every ray of God's light! Love the animals, love the plants, love everything. If you love everything, you will perceive the divine mystery in things. And once you have perceived it, you will begin to comprehend it ceaselessly, more and more every day. And you will at last come to love the whole world with an abiding, universal love."
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Oct. 11th.2011
When asked about why my parents refused to allow us kids to learn the language Old Mary said "Teach them the language, the culture, the tales, the wisdom and the dances, only then will they be part of the people."
Big Tree 10/11/2011
Big Tree 10/11/2011
Monday, October 10, 2011
Oct.10th. 2011
Remember the power of spirit is always the greatest. It is based on
love, wisdom & respect and comes from the Great Mystery. It is not
something others can give you but something that you find in yourself.
Big Tree 10/10/2011
love, wisdom & respect and comes from the Great Mystery. It is not
something others can give you but something that you find in yourself.
Big Tree 10/10/2011
Friday, October 7, 2011
10/7/2011
"All of us are animals, no different then the deer or bears. Each of us are children of Mother Earth and each of us are children of the Great Mystery. That who some call God and others call by different names. Remember that none know everything about Great Mystery so give honor to the truths you find in other religions."
Big Tree 10/7/11
Big Tree 10/7/11
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Oct. 5th. 2011
Uncle Bob said the dances are a form of worship, Grandmother said life itself should be your form of worship.
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