All Discussions Tagged 'elders' - The Four Worlds International Institute2024-03-28T10:20:40Zhttps://www.fwii.net/group/traditionalwaysofpastandnow/forum/topic/listForTag?tag=elders&feed=yes&xn_auth=no"Elders Meditation of the Day" for Marchtag:www.fwii.net,2014-03-01:2429082:Topic:1244152014-03-01T10:37:32.576ZPamyllehttps://www.fwii.net/profile/Pamylle
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<tr><td><b><i>"The beginning is purification, that's the first step. And purification means purification of body and mind. You don't purify the body without cleansing the mind; that's the way it works."</i></b></td>
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<tr><td><b><i>"The beginning is purification, that's the first step. And purification means purification of body and mind. You don't purify the body without cleansing the mind; that's the way it works."</i></b></td>
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<tr><td valign="top">--Rolling Thunder, CHEROKEE</td>
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<tr><td valign="top">If we have bad thoughts or poison in our minds, they will eventually show up in our bodies in the form of headaches, pains, and stomach problems. It works this way because we are interconnected. Our minds and our bodies are one system. So when we start to grow, or commit to the Red Road, we need to start cleaning up our thoughts and start showing respect for our bodies. We start purifying our minds by prayer and meditation, and we start cleansing our bodies by getting the right amount of sleep and developing good eating habits. Today, I'm going to observe my thoughts. Will my thoughts be clean today?</td>
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<p align="right"><i>Great Spirit, let me focus on Your love today so my mind will be pure.</i></p>
<p><br/><br/> The meditations are copyright of <a href="http://www.coyhispublishing.com/" target="_blank">Coyhis Publishing</a> and can also be found in the book,<br/> <a href="http://www.coyhispublishing.com/store.php?crn=180&rn=387&action=show_detail" target="_blank"><em>Meditations with Native American Elders: The Four Seasons</em></a>.</p> "Elder's Meditation of the Day" for Februarytag:www.fwii.net,2014-02-01:2429082:Topic:1230432014-02-01T12:20:57.509ZPamyllehttps://www.fwii.net/profile/Pamylle
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<tr><td><b><i>"You can't just sit down and talk about the truth. It doesn't work that way. You have to live it and be part of it and you might get to know it."</i></b></td>
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<tr><td><b><i>"You can't just sit down and talk about the truth. It doesn't work that way. You have to live it and be part of it and you might get to know it."</i></b></td>
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<tr><td valign="top">We all read books that have much information in them. Often we pick up on little sayings that we remember. Inside of us is the little owl, the owl of knowing. It talks to us - guiding us and nurturing us. Often when we get information, it's hard to live by, but it's easy to talk about. It's living the Red Road that counts - Walk the Talk. If we really want freedom in our lives, if we really want to be happy, if we really want to have peace of mind, it's the truth we must seek.</td>
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<p align="right"><i>My Creator, help me in my search for the truth today.</i></p>
<p><br/><br/> The meditations are copyright of <a href="http://www.coyhispublishing.com/" target="_blank">Coyhis Publishing</a> and can also be found in the book,<br/> <a href="http://www.coyhispublishing.com/store.php?crn=180&rn=387&action=show_detail" target="_blank"><em>Meditations with Native American Elders: The Four Seasons</em></a>.</p> "Elders Meditation of the Day" for Januarytag:www.fwii.net,2014-01-01:2429082:Topic:1226162014-01-01T15:06:44.515ZPamyllehttps://www.fwii.net/profile/Pamylle
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<tr><td><b><i>".because if you believe in something, and believe in it long enough, it will come into being."</i></b></td>
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<tr><td valign="top">We are created by the Great One to accomplish His will…</td>
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<tr><td><b><i>".because if you believe in something, and believe in it long enough, it will come into being."</i></b></td>
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<tr><td valign="top">We are created by the Great One to accomplish His will through our mental pictures or visions. Our thoughts are three dimensional: words, pictures and feelings. We create the vision by thinking the words and we create feeling for the vision by feeling enthusiasm, desire, commitment and other strong beliefs. Once we create the vision, we move toward and become like that which we think about. All visions are tested by our self talk; for example, "This isn't going to happen, where is the money coming from anyway?" When this happens, we need to let go of the test and focus on belief in the vision. Why? Because God said if we believe it long enough, He will guarantee it!!!</td>
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<p align="right"><i>Great One, let my beliefs be strong today. Help me to have faith in my visions.</i></p>
<p><br/><br/> The meditations are copyright of <a href="http://www.coyhispublishing.com/" target="_blank">Coyhis Publishing</a> and can also be found in the book,<br/> <a href="http://www.coyhispublishing.com/store.php?crn=180&rn=387&action=show_detail" target="_blank"><em>Meditations with Native American Elders: The Four Seasons</em></a>.</p> "Elder's Meditation of the Day" for Decembertag:www.fwii.net,2013-12-01:2429082:Topic:1213572013-12-01T12:09:48.409ZPamyllehttps://www.fwii.net/profile/Pamylle
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<tr><td valign="top">The Great Spirit has many ways of communicating with the human being. He talks to us through the five…</td>
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<tr><td><b><i>"Sometimes dreams are wiser than waking."</i></b></td>
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<tr><td valign="top">The Great Spirit has many ways of communicating with the human being. He talks to us through the five senses; sight, hearing, taste, smell, and touch. For example, we can observe nature and see a lesson or get an answer. These five senses function primarily in the physical world. But we also have the ability to receive communication from the Unseen World. To do this we have a sixth sense. It comes in the form of dreams, imagination, intuition, inspiration, or a hunch. Along with the dream or intuitive thought there is a feeling, a knowing. We just know it's true without the need for proof. We need to pay attention to our dreams and intuition. Don't cast them off as being silly or useless. Be respectful to our dreams and feelings.</td>
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<p align="right"><i>Creator, if you speak to me through dreams, let me know it in terms I can understand.</i></p>
<p><br/> <br/> The meditations are copyright of <a href="http://www.coyhispublishing.com/" target="_blank">Coyhis Publishing</a> and can also be found in the book,<br/> <a href="http://www.coyhispublishing.com/store.php?crn=180&rn=387&action=show_detail" target="_blank"><em>Meditations with Native American Elders: The Four Seasons</em></a>.</p> "Elder's Meditation of the Day" for Novembertag:www.fwii.net,2013-11-01:2429082:Topic:1208662013-11-01T11:57:58.283ZPamyllehttps://www.fwii.net/profile/Pamylle
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<tr><td><b><i>"Times change but principles do not. Times change but lands do not. Times change but our culture and our language remain the same. And that's what you have to keep intact. It's not what you wear - it's what's in your heart."…</i></b></td>
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<tr><td><b><i>"Times change but principles do not. Times change but lands do not. Times change but our culture and our language remain the same. And that's what you have to keep intact. It's not what you wear - it's what's in your heart."</i></b></td>
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<tr><td valign="top">Going back to the old ways doesn't mean giving up electricity, homes, and cars. It means living by the same principles, laws, and values that our ancestors lived by. This will allow us to live successfully in today's world. The spirituality our ancestors lived is the same spirituality we need in these modern times. There are too many influences from TV, radio, newspapers, magazines, and negative role models that are guiding our lives in a bad way. Our stability is in the laws, principles, and values that our ancestors were given and that our Elders teach us.</td>
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<p align="right"><i>Great Spirit, let me live my life in a spiritual way.</i></p>
<p><br/><br/> The meditations are copyright of <a href="http://www.coyhispublishing.com/" target="_blank">Coyhis Publishing</a> and can also be found in the book,<br/> <a href="http://www.coyhispublishing.com/store.php?crn=180&rn=387&action=show_detail" target="_blank"><em>Meditations with Native American Elders: The Four Seasons</em></a>.</p> "Elders Meditation of the Day" for Octobertag:www.fwii.net,2013-10-01:2429082:Topic:1199332013-10-01T11:07:13.914ZPamyllehttps://www.fwii.net/profile/Pamylle
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<tr><td><b><i>"So don't be afraid. What we left behind, leave it back there. Try to do some good. Let's try to take a step, try to think something good."</i></b></td>
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<tr><td><b><i>"So don't be afraid. What we left behind, leave it back there. Try to do some good. Let's try to take a step, try to think something good."</i></b></td>
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<tr><td valign="top">Every day is a new day. Sometimes we make mistakes. We do not need to carry these mistakes along with us. Take the lessons and leave the mistakes behind. Look forward to today. Today we can do something good. Today we can have good thoughts. Today we can think kind, uplifting thoughts about ourselves. Today I will think good about ...</td>
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<p align="right"><i>My Creator, today I ask You to direct my thoughts.</i></p>
<p><br/><br/> The meditations are copyright of <a href="http://www.coyhispublishing.com/" target="_blank">Coyhis Publishing</a> and can also be found in the book,<br/> <a href="http://www.coyhispublishing.com/store.php?crn=180&rn=387&action=show_detail" target="_blank"><em>Meditations with Native American Elders: The Four Seasons</em></a>.</p> "Elders Meditation of the Day" for Septembertag:www.fwii.net,2013-09-01:2429082:Topic:1179412013-09-01T12:33:33.550ZPamyllehttps://www.fwii.net/profile/Pamylle
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<tr><td><b><i>"Everyone has a song. God gives us each a song. That's how we know who we are. Our song tells us who we are."</i></b></td>
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<tr><td><b><i>"Everyone has a song. God gives us each a song. That's how we know who we are. Our song tells us who we are."</i></b></td>
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<tr><td valign="top">As we start to walk the Red Road and as we develop ourselves as Warriors, a song will come to us. This song is given to each of us from the Great Spirit. Whenever we sing this song, we will receive courage and strength, not only for ourselves but if we sing this song for others, it will also help them. The song will give us power and make us feel really good. The song will make us see life in a sacred way. If you don't have your song yet, ask the Creator in prayer if He will give you your song. With the song comes a responsibility - the responsibility to act and conduct oneself as a Warrior according to your song.</td>
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<p align="right"><i>Oh my Creator, let me live my song. Let my song honor Your way of life. Let me sing my song each day. At the end of today, let my song tell people who I am. I am a beautiful child of the Creator.</i></p>
<p><br/><br/> The meditations are copyright of <a href="http://www.coyhispublishing.com/" target="_blank">Coyhis Publishing</a> and can also be found in the book,<br/> <a href="http://www.coyhispublishing.com/store.php?crn=180&rn=387&action=show_detail" target="_blank"><em>Meditations with Native American Elders: The Four Seasons</em></a>.</p> "Elders Meditation of the Day" for Augusttag:www.fwii.net,2013-08-01:2429082:Topic:1151972013-08-01T11:59:27.406ZPamyllehttps://www.fwii.net/profile/Pamylle
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<tr><td><b><i>"Everyone has to find the right path. You can't see it so it's hard to find. No one can show you. Each person has to find the path by himself."</i></b></td>
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<tr><td valign="top">There are certain times in our lives when a voice whispers to us. The voice doesn't always talk. Usually we hear it best when we are sick and tired of being sick and tired. Inside every person is the knowledge that a Supreme Being exists. Sometimes a restlessness occurs and it makes me feel I need to be doing something or I need to be going somewhere or maybe I start wondering who am I? Often when this happens, I feel lost. Inside of everyone is the natural, built-in desire to be walking the Red Road, or to be seeking a relationship with the Creator. No one can force us to make this journey. We must make this journey because we want to. This journey is not on the outside. The path is inside of ourselves. It is inside that we must begin our search.</td>
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<p align="right"><i>Oh Great Spirit, help me this day to look within myself. If trouble arises, let me realize that it's not what is going on but how I am looking at what is going on. Give me Your power this day to conduct myself according to Your way of life.</i></p>
<p align="right"><i>The meditations are copyright of <a href="http://www.coyhispublishing.com/" target="_blank">Coyhis Publishing</a> and can also be found in the book,<br/> <a href="http://www.coyhispublishing.com/store.php?crn=180&rn=387&action=show_detail" target="_blank"><em>Meditations with Native American Elders: The Four Seasons</em></a>.</i></p> "Elder's Meditation of the Day" for Julytag:www.fwii.net,2013-07-01:2429082:Topic:1129842013-07-01T10:54:10.788ZPamyllehttps://www.fwii.net/profile/Pamylle
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<tr><td valign="top">My Creator, today let me remember the reason I'm here on Mother Earth. Let me look into my own eyes and see the beauty You…</td>
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<tr><td valign="top">My Creator, today let me remember the reason I'm here on Mother Earth. Let me look into my own eyes and see the beauty You have created. Let me have good thoughts. Being Indian is not the color of my skin. Being Indian is to listen to my heart, to think only the things You have taught, to watch nature, and live in harmony. Being Indian is to walk in prayer, to talk to You constantly during the day. Being Indian is to act and to walk in a sacred way.</td>
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<p align="right"><i>Today, let me think in beauty, let me walk in beauty, let me pray in beauty.</i></p>
<p><br/><br/> The meditations are copyright of <a href="http://www.coyhispublishing.com/" target="_blank">Coyhis Publishing</a> and can also be found in the book,<br/> <a href="http://www.coyhispublishing.com/store.php?crn=180&rn=387&action=show_detail" target="_blank"><em>Meditations with Native American Elders: The Four Seasons</em></a>.</p> "Elder's Meditation of the Day" for Junetag:www.fwii.net,2013-06-01:2429082:Topic:1120272013-06-01T11:40:15.328ZPamyllehttps://www.fwii.net/profile/Pamylle
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<tr><td><b><i>"You have to have a lot of patience to hear those old people talk, because when they talk, they talk about motivation, the feeling, the unsound that is around the universe. They explain everything to one understanding. They bring it all together, and when they finish, just one word comes out. Just one word. They might talk all day, and just one word comes out."</i></b></td>
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<tr><td valign="top">We need to be careful about judging the old ones when we talk. At first they may not make sense to us. Maybe we'll say they're old fashioned and don't understand. But the old ones do understand! When they speak, listen very carefully. Often it will take weeks or maybe even years before we understand what they are really saying. This is the way of Wisdom. We need to listen, listen, listen.</td>
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<p align="right"><i>Great Spirit, today, open my ears so I can hear the Elders.</i></p>
<p><br/><br/> The meditations are copyright of <a href="http://www.coyhispublishing.com/" target="_blank">Coyhis Publishing</a> and can also be found in the book,<br/> <a href="http://www.coyhispublishing.com/store.php?crn=180&rn=387&action=show_detail" target="_blank"><em>Meditations with Native American Elders: The Four Seasons</em></a>.</p>