Every culture has its road maps, its pillars of wisdom teachings, its tenets and roadmaps for life. I recently came across the following ten Native American tribal teachings. Profound, simple, powerful they stand the test of time.
The Earth is our Mother, care for her.
She enfolds us in her blanket of green and blue
Her beauty is breath-taking
She gives selflessly
Bless , nurture and care for her
Honor your ancestors through your actions.
They have walked before us
It is their lives that teach us how to be
how not to be
Bless them for the gift they bestow
Open your heart and soul to the Great Spirit.
The Unconditional Love of the Divine
bathes us in Grace
Mind, Body and Soul
Receive these gifts with thanks
All life is sacred; treat all beings with respect.
Be they feathered, furred or finned
Be they clothed in leaves or skinned
Life is precious
to be treasured, cherished, enjoyed
Take from the Earth what is needed and nothing more.
Share the abundance she has to offer
leave for others’ needs
for joy and comfort
for replenishment and growth
Put the good of all before your own interests.
Acts of kindness, thoughtfulness and respect
see a need – meet it best you can
crying, laughing, sharing
heart to heart connection
Give consta
nt thanks for each new day.
Living in the Now
taking each step as though it were the first
surrendering to the wonder of the day
and all it has to offer
Speak the truth; but only of good in others.
The wonder of you is a joy to behold
be silent together, be loud together
hold hands and walk together
Bless you for being you – perfect just as you are
Follow the rhythms of nature; rise and retire with the sun.
The flow of the day has a rhythm
of its own
match it, meet it
Gives thanks when turning in to rest
Enjoy life’s journey, but leave no tracks.
Life’s path twists and turns
Tread softly with peace in the heart
Grace and Gratitude as companions
© Raili Tanska
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It makes me sad to know how OUR native Americans were treated. Your native Australians were no better off, were they… Their philosophy is always so beautiful…
It seems to be an endemic problem 😦 Such arrogance and ignorance caused so much suffering for no gain.
For sure every culture is different and u have written it so well. Great read
Thank you !
Welcome
wonderful teachings! Thank You for posting this today. I felt that kind of mood today too as I wrote a poem about connecting today. Like minds 🙂
Must be something in the air 🙂
There’s an interesting book called Cherokee Full Circle. Of course it includes a lot of this but the main focus is the centrality of family in all things. Peace, values, worship and appreciation of surroundings. Was an interesting take.
Thank you Sam. I must add that book to my list. There is so much we can learn from other cultures.
Such a good read to wake up too. 💕💕
Oh good -thank you 🙂
This is so positive and beautiful. I agree that these 10 Native American teachings are timeless. Thank you for sharing.
There is so much simple yet profound wisdom in them, isn’t there.
Right! Why reinvent the wheel. Learn from the wise who have walked before us! Have a wonderful weekend! I had to peek in on you, Raili!
I like it when you peek in 🙂 And thank you – you have a good weekend as well !
❤️
Wonderful words and pictures 😍
Thank you Elaine 🙂
All beautiful actions to attain to… but the one which comes second to last is a bit tricky. I think I was meant to be an owl 🙂
An owl? Then you must have an affinity for consuming mice at night.
Now you mention it…. 🙂
squeek, squeek :-0
This is SO necessary ♡
It is – lores we should all live by. Life would be sooo much better for everyone.
beautiful inspiration! thank you
My pleasure 🙂
Beautiful and timeless teachings. Connecting and taking care of Mother Earth is essential now.
Yes indeed!
Beautiful post, Raili. Thank you.
xx,
mgh
Thank you, Madelyn 🙂
This is so lovely Raili, and illustrated with beautiful images too 🙂
Thank you Judy 🙂