A bit of American history


Using American Indian Philosophies to Awaken Our Inner Spirit

Ancient cultures of the world have spiritualSpirit is the true "life" of one's being.
beliefs and connections with the earth. TheDeep within one's being there is spirit.
stories that each culture has to offer, oftenAwakening this spirit allows one to embrace
tell us of how we have come from the earth-their unique journey, a path to one's
"Our Mother". The Native American people ofdestiny. Each individual's spirit is their
the Southwest believe that our "Mother Earth"true essence of who they are and this spirit
is the source of all life. When we observeallows freedom and harmony. People have
nature we are learning from the greatestpurpose in this life. When we allow ourselves
teacher. She is to be honored, and to honorto open the door to our soul, our spirit may
the inter connectedness of all is to show ourcome forth and guide us along our journey. We
"Mother"  respect.will be instinctively lead by a deep knowing
and understanding. Our intuition is the
The Native Americans come from ancientspirit's voice and when it is listened to, it
spirituality. "Vowing to Walk the Red Road,"allows us to live our dream, to open our
is respecting the Creator or the "Greathearts, set aside our egos and allow magic to
Spirit". It is said that the Native Americanhappen. The Native Americans believe spirit
is not capable of moving forward without theis that of the elders. They have allowed this
"Great Spirit". To be a Native Americanancient spirit to guide them through every
coexists with being spiritual. The gift ofstep of their journey with peaceful and
spirituality is the gift from the "Greatharmonious intuition. Intuition is calm,
One". The Native Americans know thatIntuition is nurturing, and when we listen to
spiritual values have been the guide forthis voice we may find ourselves more
their ancestors for generations. Fulfillmentconnected to ourselves, to everything that
of one's purpose or one's destiny is actingsurrounds us and to everybody we encounter in
with dignity. It is believed when asking forlife. The belief of the Native American is we
guidance, the "Great Spirit" answers. Whenare one. Listening to our ancient voice is to
the sacred voice of "Great Spirit" speaks, itrespect our elders, to respect others, to
is  listened  to  with  great  respect.respect ourselves, and to respect our destiny
or  our  purpose.
The Native Americans are guided because of
this relationship with the "Mother and GreatSimply following the ancient traditions of
Spirit". Trust and respect accompany everythe Native American can allow one to find
step of their purposeful lives. Theirspiritual clarity, and allow a reawakening of
practice is that of simplicity. If it beone's spirit. Commune with nature as a source
humbly listening to the "Great Spirit's"of meditation. Listen to what our "Mother"
voice in the wind to allow guidance byhas to share. Share openly with gratitude.
ancient knowledge, or to take a dailyThe "Great Spirit" has gifted us to this life
inventory of strengths and weaknesses so theyso that we may share our purpose. Trust the
can be whom the "Creator" gifted them to be-voice of spirit and allow this intuition to
The Native American are connectedbe a guide. Allow flow with care freeness and
spiritually.defenselessness. Ask for guidance from the
"Great Spirit" to allow a discovery of one's
These Philosophies can be used as a guide forpurpose, one's unique talents to serve
anyone who is seeking spiritual clarity.others. Harmony and freedom are available for
Simple tools that may be used to allow aall who choose to discovery their deeper
reawakening of one's spirit, connecting usself. We are one, and let us fly like that of
with our true purpose of why we are here.the peaceful "Warrior Eagle".



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