THE
RIGHT WAY OF LIVING
These "laws" have been passed down
from
generation to generation
among the Native American Peoples.~
This
is what the original tribes
based their life upon.~
By
following these,
one
would live in harmony
and
balance with all of Creation.
1.
The first thing one should do of the morning
is
to praise the Creator for your life and all of Creation.
Asking Him for guidance through the day
and
thanking Him for providing another day for you.
2.Everything the Creator has created has a purpose in life.
We
should honor these and treat them with kindness and generosity.
3.
When you find that you have
more
than you and your family need,
then
give the excess to
someone who can use it.
4.
When you say you are
going to do something,
or
otherwise promise something,
you
are bound by your words.
You
are only as good as your word.
5.
Practice silence.
This
shows self-control,
true
courage, patience,
dignity, reverence and internal peace.
6.
Never overindulge on anything.
Do
all things in moderation.
And
this includes boasting or
attracting attention
through your behavior.
Eating, sleeping, working,
learning and etc.
7.
Learn from your experiences
and
be open to new ones,
remembering to live each day in itself,
not
worrying about tomorrow or living in the past
but
retaining the knowledge learned.
Listen to advice and guidance offered by elders and friends.
Listen with your heart and then follow up through prayer.
8.
Always ask permission
before doing anything that
involves someone else,
including all living things.
9.
Always give something back
in
return for things received,
including a simple "thank you."
Remember that a smile can be shared.
10.
Beware of what is inside you and outside of you.
11.
Always, always, always show respect.
From
the youngest to the oldest,
from
the rocks to the trees,
from
all animals to all peoples.
12.
Never stare at someone
and
drop your eyes in respect
to
an elder or teacher.
13.
Never talk about someone
in a
harmful or critical way.
Remember that what you say
will
always come back to you
one
way or the other.
14.
Respect the privacy of everyone.
Never enter into their place or space without permission.
Do
not disturb any one's quiet time or prayer time.
15.
When you are in some one's home,
follow their customs out of respect.
16.
Always treat other things held sacred
by
someone with respect even though
you
may not understand why.
Treat Mother Earth with respect.
Protect Earth as well as all
Creation on her in all ways.
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