| Ancient cultures of the world have spiritual | | | | Spirit is the true "life" of one's being. |
| beliefs and connections with the earth. The | | | | Deep within one's being there is spirit. |
| stories that each culture has to offer, often | | | | Awakening 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 of | | | | destiny. 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 observe | | | | allows freedom and harmony. People have |
| nature we are learning from the greatest | | | | purpose in this life. When we allow ourselves |
| teacher. She is to be honored, and to honor | | | | to open the door to our soul, our spirit may |
| the inter connectedness of all is to show our | | | | come 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 ancient | | | | spirit'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 "Great | | | | hearts, set aside our egos and allow magic to |
| Spirit". It is said that the Native American | | | | happen. The Native Americans believe spirit |
| is not capable of moving forward without the | | | | is that of the elders. They have allowed this |
| "Great Spirit". To be a Native American | | | | ancient spirit to guide them through every |
| coexists with being spiritual. The gift of | | | | step of their journey with peaceful and |
| spirituality is the gift from the "Great | | | | harmonious intuition. Intuition is calm, |
| One". The Native Americans know that | | | | Intuition is nurturing, and when we listen to |
| spiritual values have been the guide for | | | | this voice we may find ourselves more |
| their ancestors for generations. Fulfillment | | | | connected to ourselves, to everything that |
| of one's purpose or one's destiny is acting | | | | surrounds us and to everybody we encounter in |
| with dignity. It is believed when asking for | | | | life. The belief of the Native American is we |
| guidance, the "Great Spirit" answers. When | | | | are one. Listening to our ancient voice is to |
| the sacred voice of "Great Spirit" speaks, it | | | | respect 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 Great | | | | Simply following the ancient traditions of |
| Spirit". Trust and respect accompany every | | | | the Native American can allow one to find |
| step of their purposeful lives. Their | | | | spiritual clarity, and allow a reawakening of |
| practice is that of simplicity. If it be | | | | one'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 by | | | | has to share. Share openly with gratitude. |
| ancient knowledge, or to take a daily | | | | The "Great Spirit" has gifted us to this life |
| inventory of strengths and weaknesses so they | | | | so 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 connected | | | | be 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 for | | | | purpose, 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 a | | | | all who choose to discovery their deeper |
| reawakening of one's spirit, connecting us | | | | self. We are one, and let us fly like that of |
| with our true purpose of why we are here. | | | | the peaceful "Warrior Eagle". |