10 Native American Core Beliefs
Hello Guys 'n Dolls,
Just a quick hello to wish you a wonderful day!
I was reading a very interesting article about Native American Indians and their ancestral teachings. Here is a list that they considered to be a part of their core beliefs to be used as a roadmap for living a balanced and connected life between the physical and the spiritual world.
I think they are relevant in all walks of life and cultures.
10 Ancestral Teachings
1) Care for Mother Earth.
2) Honor your ancestors in all you do.
3) Open your heart and soul to the Great Spirit.
4) All life is sacred; treat all beings with respect.
5) Take only what you need from Mother Earth and just enough.
6) Put the good of all before your own interests.
7) Give gratitude for each new day.
8) Speak the truth; but only of good in others.
9) Follow the rhythms of nature; rise and retire with the sun.
10) Enjoy life's journey, but leave no tracks.
They seem so simple right? But somehow these core concepts are easy to forget or take for granted when life gets challenging.
I would love your feedback.
Namaste
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The Native Americans spoke truth...it took the rest of us years to catch up. Thanks for sharing. Debbie
Hello Michelle,
This is a great post it's quite heart-wrenching what happen to Native Americans. This was their Country and look at what they have been reduced to. Shame, Shame, Same. I love your Posts they are Always so informative and touching; keep up the Great Work!
I Pray that you and your loved ones are in the best of health and doing great. May Our LORD And Savior Continue To Shower His Abundant Blessing UpOn You ForEver And Ever. Your Days Be Too Numerous To Count And Your Journey Be Both Profitable and Pleasant!
Have A Blessed And Safe WeekEnd;
To God All Glory Is Given;
Praise His Holy Name;
Your Brother In Christ;
Respectfully;
William
Thnx William for your kind words and gentle blessing. I wish you continued blessings, abundance, and peace.
Namaste
M
Michelle, I extend the same to you and may Our LORD And Savior Always Provide EveryThing You Need, Want or Desire. May Your Days Be Too Numerous To Count and You Always Walk In God's FootSteps!
Have A Blessed And Safe Day;
Give The LORD Our God The Glory;
Always Praise His Holy Name;
Your Brother In Christ;
William
Yes all that is some of the teachings. Not a bad list of 10
One of the things I was taught was that the spiritual life and physical life cannot be separated. They influence each other to much so that balance comes from walking in both equally
Absolutely, Bo. The spirit and body and mind are all connected...and in the same vein, we are all connected as well.
Namaaste
I concur with it all Michelle, except for the ambiguity of #10. Tracks can be positive. I think the way it's written infers negativity. My nickels worth. To your success.
Yes, I understand. As I told Accad in that respect, it's all, as is EVERYTHING under the sun, it is about...interpretation.
In my opinion: Enjoy life's journey, but leave no tracks - to me, I interpret it to live your life the way you choose/like, and don't hold on to anything - it's all immaterial and temporary.
Namaste
M
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They were, in my opinion living life the way it was supposed to be lived. Thank you for sharing.
Yes, and I am sure there are still some 'oldies' who continue in like fashion!
M