Old Native American wisdom. We need to gather as one people to save earth and all people.
Wisdom of the
Medicine wheel
I have
been lucky. Many kind Native Americans
took me under their wing and taught me how to find peace. At the
Mall I went to the so-call Native American store. A Middle Eastern man tried to
sell me a Chinese made items. I touched
a Medicine Wheel. I told him:
"A proper Medicine Wheel has the
power of the four winds."
I touched a
Dream Catcher." A real one would protect your spirit and keep bad dreams
away." He
grinned at me. He didn't understand a word that I have spoken. He told me.
"It does the same things." I left the store with nothing. I sat
with my Apache Friend and his family outside the gate of Fort Hood, Texas. I
sat and listened to him. His skin hardened by the Texas sun. I came and
sat with him every Saturday for many months.
He had a
story for every item he sold. I brought him food and water. His stories
were passed on to him by family and elders. He gave
me a Medicine Wheel. He rose up and made a circle with his hands. He told
me. "All people are part of the circle of life. We all have a
purpose, he had sadness in his voice. We Apache and Native Americans were
responsible to protect Nature. We did a poor job." "The
white people were responsible for the fire. They shared their gift and now fire
is held in every corner of the planet. His eyes looked at the ground, then he
raised his eyes and looked to the sky. The fire was taught Atomic and
nuclear power too well." "The
black people held the strength, wisdom and honour. The wisdom of the black
people lost direction. We need their strength before we kill off all that is
good." "The
yellow people have courage, leadership and clarity. The gentle and calm souls
will be necessary for this world to seek peace." "The
medicine wheel is a compass to all life. We must know all four directions." At a Pow
Wow in Texas a few Native Americans danced and invited all of us to join the
dance of friendship. A old Apache man moved around the circle. Burned sage and
blessed everyone who came. He
welcomed us. He began to speak.
"We
were the last Americans allowed to dance our Native dances. We were
the last allowed to speak our language in public. We have
not forgotten. We go on
and hope for better days." He
blessed all of us and his kind eyes show respect for all. He raise
his hands and spoke to the sky. "Teach
us the four winds. Give us
wisdom. Teach us
humility. Show us
clarity. Allow us
to trust our brothers." I'm proud
of my Ojibwa heritage. I'm proud of my Mexican/white heritage. The
Medicine wheel showed us we are one. We need to work together. Red, black,
white and yellow were given gifts. Old
Apache raised his hands to the sky. Then created a full circle. He moved slowly
around the inner circle and looked in all our eyes. "We
are one. Let's
pray for peace." East wind
- Yellow people - Path of light - Spiritual - courage. West wind
- Red people - Path of vision - physical -prayer North
wind - White people - Path of quiet - Mental - wisdom South
wind - Black people - Path of peace - natural - trust
This is a view of many years of learning. Every teacher tells the story
differently. I believe we are one people. Peace will come when we learn to work
together.
Black, White, Red and Yellow are the four corners of the Medicine Wheel. All
with important gifts to bring to achieve peace with each other and the planet.
What a truly inspirational and important poem we have here. Until now, I did not appreciate the true significance of the 'Medicine Wheel'
I have learn't many things this evening and am subsequently both humbled and very grateful to you my dear friend Coyote.................All Good Things, Neville
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Thank you Neville. The Medicine. A symbol of peace. One people and one earth.
This seems like something I'd read in an old Mark Twain book. Very well done how you paid a lot of homage to Native American mysticism but put it into your own words.
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Thank you Cody. Many versions with same meaning. All color of this world must work together for the .. read moreThank you Cody. Many versions with same meaning. All color of this world must work together for the sake of the children.
Coyote this was just wonderful, my favorite so far, is it any wonder this found its way into so many personal favorites! Peace, I so loved the message in this and this was an amazing write, enjoyed reading it immensely :)
CP, you are blessed throughout your travels, specially with all the
Experience, stories, and wisdom that you had been offered with.
This is such a wonderful story, I'll definitely be hanging on to this
one. Thanks for sharing and more safe journeys to come.
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Thank you my friend. Many wise sayings we need to obey. "Take a city to raise a child." and "One peo.. read moreThank you my friend. Many wise sayings we need to obey. "Take a city to raise a child." and "One people and one earth. We must get a long for the sake of the children."
This was really awesome and told so well. It brought me a peaceful calm that was very welcomed.
Thank you. I know I will try harder to forgive, and hope and pray for peace. We deserve to live within the beauty of nature as one, just as our creator intended.
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8 Years Ago
Thank you for reading and the comment. We need prayers and actions. Before it is too late.
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So true. Then again I wonder, is it already to late? Or will it never be to late.? If fate is real, .. read moreSo true. Then again I wonder, is it already to late? Or will it never be to late.? If fate is real, then I have faith that for those who have awakened, have a multitude of ancestors whom await us.
Not too late today. Each day we are falling behind. Old wise saying. "When the forest is gone. Sea i.. read moreNot too late today. Each day we are falling behind. Old wise saying. "When the forest is gone. Sea is polluted and no life. The bear and wolves gone. Man will follow".
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Very wise saying. We need more who will begin to tend to our oceans and forests for for sure.
.. read moreVery wise saying. We need more who will begin to tend to our oceans and forests for for sure.
I Have always picked up trash and carried it away when visiting both. However I know that is just a tiny drop in the bucket compared to what should be being done.
What a beautifully written piece, with a powerful message for us all. "All people are part of the circle of life. We all have a purpose." So true. Thank you for sharing this.
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Thank you for reading and the comment. The world is getting smaller. I hope we learn soon. One earth.. read moreThank you for reading and the comment. The world is getting smaller. I hope we learn soon. One earth and one people. We must get along.
The girl's golden hair cascaded past her face as she drunk in every word and tears spilled from her eyes as she thought of her little Cherokee who gave up hope. If only he'd had this wisdom of this Apache friend to guide him. Never let go of hope. "We are one." Profound. I thank you for sharing this with us Coyote.
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Thank you for reading and the comment. I do appreciate.
I thoroughly enjoyed this. We all need to work together.
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I agree Melinda. Need to follow the path of Jesus. Concern, love and forgiveness before it is too la.. read moreI agree Melinda. Need to follow the path of Jesus. Concern, love and forgiveness before it is too late.
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