Jan. 31st. 2012

The next need not just of Earthkeepers but all mankind is to learn the
variations of Mother Earth not just where they live but within ten miles
in every direction (more if possible). That way you may heal the scars
of construction, loss of habitat of mothers other children and stand up
for the other children as well as the two legged who have nobody to
speak for them. It means making friends not just with people of like
interest but choosing to make friends with all you meet.

Big Tree 1/31/2012

Jan. 30th. 2012

A part of being a Earthkeeper is the Greeting of Grandfather Sun each

day. Though some also or instead of said goodbye to grandfather each
evening.

This is the morning greeting, which should be given in the language you
are most converse with or your native language.

Good Morning Grandfather.
Thank you for your light and warmth.
Thank you for impregnating our Mother the Earth that we her children
might have life.
Above all Grandfather Thank you for being a dim reminder of the far
greater light beyond.

The evening prayer is the same.

Good night Grandfather.


Both are followed with smoke and prayers as needed.

Jan. 28th. 2012

"It doesn't matter what you believe. It doesn't matter how you came to believe that way. What matters is that you live the basic ideals of whatever you believe. That and treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated."

Unknown

Jan.27th. 2012

Live each day as if it's your last and enjoy the journey. Do as much good as you might and extend your friendships at every opportunity. This is a recipe for life that I try to follow myself.

Big Tree 1/27/2012

Jan. 26th. 2012

No matter where you are in life be it the newborn, the youth, the adults
or the elders you have a purpose in life and to the others in life's
wheel. The newborn to teach care and responsibility to the adults. The
youth to teach fun and learning ability to the elders and adults. The
adults to care for and protect the children and elders. The elders to
teach the youth and the adults that everything comes full circle.

Big Tree 1/26/2012

Jan. 24th. 2012

I remember the first time I sat in council at 13. The person who called the council, though I forget it' purpose now, spoke first. I remember her telling what the problem was and asking for help in resolving it. Slowly each of us in the room gave our understanding of the problem until after four rounds and we were ready to say consensus has not been reached. I was the next to last person to speak when I had a idea. As it came my turn I asked the one person who was blocking why he was doing so. It turned out he was afraid the he would have to help with the cost. Also turned out the village had extra money set aside for such emergencies. Once that was understood, consensus was reached and we finished the business. I had remembered one of the lessons from a few days before. If you disagree on something, obviously one of you is asking the wrong question. I thought of this because of a question someone asked me a couple of days ago. Hope it helps someone. Remember sometimes the person you need to ask a new question to might be you.

Big Tree 1/24/2012

Jan. 23rd. 2012

Grandmother often told me "Your worst enemy and best friend are both the same person. the one you see in your mirror."

Big Tree 1/23/2012

Jan. 22nd 2011

All negative emotions stem from fear. Control fear and you control greed which is fear of not enough, lust which stems from the same emotion and all other negative thoughts and emotions. How do you control fear, by recognizing for what it is when it comes up and thinking of something positive in place of it.

Big Tree 1/22/2012

JAN. 21ST. 2012

Without both Wisdom and Feelings you are nothing. Meditation allows you
to honor and access both.

Big Tree 1/21/2012

More Jan. 20th.2012

"No matter how much you learn of stuff of the spirit, none of it is worth anything if you don't live it."

Uncle Gus 1954

Jan. 20th. 2012

To begin the healing process which we all need in order to live life to it's fullest we meed to meditate. In order to use meditation to it's fullest, we have to before going into meditation ask our self a question that we do not have the answer to. A good question to ask in the beginning is "What is the main thing I am doing that I need to change."

Big Tree 1/20/2012

Jan. 18th. 2011

Meditation is need for renewal, understanding and even answers to problems. First before you even start to meditate each time, ask yourself any question you can't answer for yourself. The use the following technique to deepen your meditation. Breath in thru your nose for a count of four. Hold your breath for a count of four. Breath out thru your mouth for a count of twelve. Repeat for either three or more times (up to twelve). Just enjoy the time in meditation. Sometimes you will get your answer during meditation, but usually it will come unexpectedly from some source within the next week. So use the meditation to renew yourself and expect it to help you in your life as a side affect.

Big Tree 1/18/2012

Jan. 17th. 2012

The biggest lesson to learn is, we are all alike. We are all special. We
all are different in some unique way. We all have a gift or something to
share that can and will make a difference to someone or mankind. If
nothing else share your dreams, even the ones you have killed in your
quest to make a living. Often we get so wrapped up in making a living we
forget to live,

Big Tree 1/17/2011

Jan. 16th. 2012

"People have to start telling them self the truth first about them self then about their world. Only then will they heal everything."

Uncle Gus 1953

Jan. 13th. 2012

Love has to start with love for self. Without that you can not love others. No amount of things can or ever will replace love. A desire for and system based on things leads to greed and a unending consumption and misery for everyone involved.

Big Tree 1/13/2012

Jan. 11th. 2011

"It doesn't matter what color you are or what language you speak. What matters is what is in your heart and how you serve the rest of humanity and Mother Earth."

Cornplanter 1954

Jan. 10th. 2012

Nature is ever changing. Everything in nature grows, changes, dies and is reused. That should be the same with mankind. Always be ready to grown ,change, die and be reused for some other purpose as Great Mystery/Creator ordained. Everything you use or construct should be made and used in the same manner.

Big Tree 1/10/2012

Jan.9th. 2012

If you grow up on the red road you are taught right from wrong. That way
when life situations arise, you know how to respond.

Big Tree 1/9/2012

Jan. 8th 2012

It is time for all mankind to live in harmony with each other, the other
living things and Mother Earth. Anything less is suicide for all life on
this planet.

Big Tree 1/8/2012

Jan. 7th. 2011

Being either a hollow bone or hollow reed means allowing something higher then self to take over for the greater good. It's not a process you control or can direct. The person or thing being helped knows what is needed, just allow the energy to flow through you.

Big Tree 1/7/2012

Jan. 6th. 2011

Once you go to the other side these lessons are learned and purpose served. However as long

as you are here you have to deal with the problems and opportunities of
this life. Either you keep growing with the changes you encounter or you
fall back and have to learn the same lessons over and over.

Big Tree 1/6/2012

Jan.5th. 2012

What ever you try to do involving others, join together in a circle. Not
because you want to but because you wish for the undertaking to be
successful.

Grandmother 1956

Jan. 3rd. 2012

Remember you have choice in what you think, say and do. Always use that choice wisely for each choice leads to others. Never go with what is easy or what you think others want to hear, see or whatever. Others do not have to live with your choice but you do.

Big Tree 1/3/2012

Jan. 2nd. 2012

"Today you have reached the age of self determination. Before this day and this ceremony your actions reflected on your parents and grandparents. Now that you have reached the age of thirteen and been welcomed to the councils of men and women you are responsible for your actions and even thoughts."

Big Tree 1955

Jan. 1st. 2012

What ever you hold onto emotional, whether threw
fear or joy will come to

you. It's easier and safer to call the good rather then the bad.

Big Tree 1/1/2012