Blessed be this union with gifts of the East and of Air. From the east you receive the gift of a new beginning with the rising of each morning Sun, the dawn wind breathing into you both the openness of heart and the purity of mind and body. May you know that each new day is an opportunity to grow in all you established in this sacred moment. Blessed be this union with gifts of the South and of Earth. In the south we see the earth that will feed and enrich you, helping you to

Animism is the spiritual idea that the universe, and all natural objects within the universe, have souls or spirits.  Animism is the perception that consciousness or spirit is a quality of the entire world, rather than the exclusive possession of humankind. Everything has the potential ability to communicate with other beings and to bring about change. Nothing, not even a rock, is completely inert; rather, there is always some element of feeling, understanding, evaluation, an

Tribe Totems are the emblems of tribes that reflect the lineage of a tribe, reminding them of their ancestry or their mythical past and creation myths. The word totem is derived from the Ojibwa word 'odoodem' meaning "his kinship group". Many tribes also hold the belief that their people have Tribe Totems that are spirit guides who sometimes appear in dreams or Vision Quest the form of animals. These Tribe Totems, or spirit guides, walk through life with them, teaching and gu

​ The spiritual beliefs associated with having animal spirit guides is called "totemism." These beliefs stem from the idea that humans have a kinship or a spiritual relationship with spirit animals; such beliefs originate with cultures that have a tradition of hunting and gathering, such as Native Americans. Totemism expands to the level of the clan, meaning all members of the clan enjoy kinship with the same animal, which serves as their emblem. Members of the clan are not a

The two-spirited person is a native tradition the existence of cross-gender roles, the male-female, the female-male, what we now call the two-spirited person.Our Elders tell us of people who were gifted among all beings because they carried two spirits, that of male and female. It is told that women engaged in tribal warfare and married other women, as there were men who married other men. These individuals were looked upon as a third and fourth gender in many cases and in al

Long Long Long ago the Creator looked out over the perfect world he had made, at the oceans, mountains, plains, deserts, lakes and rivers and he was pleased. He looked upon the plants and trees and was happy at what he saw. Still he felt there was something missing.     There was no movement, nothing to enjoy the beauty he had created. So he created the animals, birds, creepers, and fish. He made them in all sizes, forms, colors and shapes. As he watched them roam over Mothe

​ Humility - Wolf  (*ma'iingan/mahihkan)    Humility is represented by the wolf.  For the wolf, life is lived for his pack and the ultimate shame is to be outcast.      Recognizing and acknowledging that there is a higher power than man and it is known as the Creator is to be deemed truly humble. To express deference or submission to the Creator through the acceptance that all beings are equal is to capture the spirit of humility. The expression of this humility is manifested

​ East To the winds of the East Great Eagle Fly high as you carry my prayers to the Creator. May I have eyes as sharp as yours, so I am able to see truth and hope on the path I have chosen. Guide my step and give me the courage to walk the circle of my life with honesty and dignity. South. to the winds of the south Great Wolf Be with me. Help me to remember to love and feel compassion for all mankind. Help me to walk my path with joy and love for myself, for others, for the f

The seven Spirit Animal teachings of the Native American first Wheel of Life . Since the wisdom is universal, these same teachings appear in diverse cultures throughout the world and in all times, in different ways.The teachings help us identify those cycles that we have completed and point us in the direction to complete the ones we still need to work on to give our lives new direction and meaning. Seventh Chakra/Crown: Eagle The eagle has the ability to see the big picture

Native American Quotes About Women     ​   The cycle of life for the woman is the baby, girl, woman, and grandmother. These are the four directions of life. She has been given by natural laws, the ability to reproduce life.  The most sacred of all things is life. Therefore, all men should treat her with dignity and respect. Never was it our way to harm her mentally or physically. Indian men were never abusers. We always treated our women with respect and understanding.      T

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