Elder's Meditation of the Day -
"In our traditional ways, the woman is the foundation of the family."
--Haida Gwaii Traditional Circle of Elders
We must pay attention to the role of the woman in the family. She is the heartbeat of the family. She should be respected and treated in a sacred manner. We should listen to her guidance. We should help make her role easier by helping with chores or just telling her how much we appreciate her.
Great Spirit, I ask you to bless all the moms.
"Someone must speak for them. I do not see a delegation for the four footed. I see no seat for eagles. We forget and we consider ourselves superior, but we are after all a mere part of the Creation."
--Oren Lyons, ONONDAGA
Whenever we make decisions, we need to look around and see who would be affected by them. If we change the course of a river , who, what will be affected? If we put poison on the gardens, who, what will be affected? If wee cut the trees and too many are cut, who, what will be affected? We need to become aware of the consequences of our actions. We need to pay attention to our thoughts. We are accountable to our children to leave the Earth in good shape.
My Creator, help me make right decisions
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These are wonderful meditations.
I hope our new President is able to be aware of, think through and create new alternatives, when in the midst of making decisions. As you said, everything we do, no matter how big or small, effects someone or something, either long-term or short-term, and living a life (or, running a Country) without care or concern for the consequences is a selfish, irresponsible and short-sided way to make decisions. Let's all make sacrifices today that will help future generations, and be proud of the new time in our life when we can say we are accountable for our actions, and care about the Earth and all the living things on it!
November 30, 2008 - 7:03amThis Comment
Alison, I totally agree...I live here in Phoenix, I've been involved in politics since I was eleven because of my family. I have been a state worker for almost 14 yrs, (and my father retired as head of the AZ State Right-of-way Dept after 20 yrs).
I've had the wonderful experience of working for Gov. Janet Napolitano, even had the opportuntity to be a part of the AZ Mexico Commission which she chaired, and then I worked in AZ Dept of Homeland Security...my point, IF what we hear about Pres-elect Obama having picked Gov. Napolitano as Secy of HLS that is just one more sign to me that HE is on the right track and will lead us in the direction we need to be going...So at 68 yrs of age, I am filled with HOPE and JOY looking forward to the next four years of change!
I'm looking forward to 2009 and joining the ranks of those who want to make a difference. I will be taking on a new career path...Excitement fills my SOUL...
Enjoy this moment, and build on it for the next tomorrow....
November 30, 2008 - 7:30amThis Comment