15 REMINDERS FROM THE ELDERS

Posted by Lacey Lit in FB group Standing with Standing Rock (in modified order by moi)

1. Respect all the things that are on this Earth, be they people, plants and animals.

2. Nature is not FOR us. It is PART of us. She's part of your family in the world.

3. Bad thoughts cause illness to the mind, body and spirit. Practice optimism.

4. Keep yourself balanced. Your Mental person, your Spiritual person, your Emotional person, and your Physical person: they all have the need to be strong, pure and healthy.

5. Find yourself, by your own means. Do not let others make your path for you. It is your path, and only yours. Others may walk with you, but no one can make your way (or walk your path) for you.

6. Be true (transparent ) all the time. Honesty is the test of one's will in this universe.

7. Treat guests in your home with great consideration. Serve them the best food, give them the best bed and treat them with respect and honor.

8. Do not take what is not yours, whether from a person, a community, from the jungle or from a culture. It was not given or won. It is not yours.

9. Children are the seeds of our future. Sow love in hearts and water them with wisdom and life lessons. As children grow, just give them space to do it.

10. Avoid hurting the hearts of others. The poison of their suffering will return to you.

11. Never talk about others in a bad way. The negative energy you put into the universe will multiply when it returns to you.

12. Honor the thoughts, desires and words of all people. Never break them in, or make fun of them, or imitate them rudely. It gives each person the right to their personal expression.

13. All people make mistakes. And all the mistakes can be forgiven.

14. Be tolerant of those who have lost their way. Ignorance, presumption, anger, jealousy and greed come from a lost soul. Pray for them to find guidance.

15. Get up with the sun to pray. Pray alone.