Within the tribal structure you often had people who displayed the
riches of their society. However they were never the chiefs, the
peacemakers, the medicine people or the ceremony leaders.
Those people were among the poorest because they lived as examples of
the giveaway. The sharing of what you have with others who's needs are
greater then yours. The tribe supported them knowing that most of what
was given to them for their work would in turn be given back to the tribe.
Too bad that today's politicians, MD's, religious leaders and NGO
leaders don't follow this example.
Perhaps we need to choose our leaders based on how they live rather then
what they say.
Perhaps more people need to show the way. I try to do so.
Big Tree 6/17/12
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