The Ten Indian Commandments

[IndigoStar]

A great and wise code to live by!

[WhiteFeather]

I agree. I also like this from Alex Collier.

Great Spirits, whose voice I hear in the winds, and whose breath gives life to all in the world. Hear me. I am small and I am weak and I need your strength and your wisdom. Let me walk in beauty and let my eyes ever behold the red and purple sunsets that you have created with me. Make my hands respect the things that you have made, and my ears sharp to hear your words and your voice, let me learn the lessons you have hidden under every rock and leaf. I seek strength, not to be greater than my brother, but to fight my greatest enemy, myself. Make me always ready to come to you with clean hands and straight eyes, so when my life fades like the fading sunset, my spirit can come to you without shame.

~ Alex Collier~ A Native American Prayer

[truth4me]

The American Indian is the only TRUE citizen of America! I refuse to watch or listen to anything that shows the Indian in a bad light that are filled with lies.

[shadowstalker]

I would love it if someone would write them here so I can read them the fonts are to small for me to see.....PLZ??????

[spiritguide]

Native Americans as most Aborigines live from the heart. Status is obtained not by wealth but by selflessness and giving. IMHO

[Nora]

Posted by shadowstalker (here)
I would love it if someone would write them here so I can read them the fonts are to small for me to see.....PLZ??????

Hey Shadowstalker,

The Ten Native American Commandments

1. Treat the Earth and all that dwell thereon with respect.

2. Remain close to the Great Spirit, in all that you do.

3. Show great respect for your fellow beings.
(Especially Respect yourself)

4. Work together for the benefit of all Mankind.

5. Give assistance and kindness wherever needed.

6. Do what you know to be right.
(But be careful not to fall into self-righteousness)

7. Look after the well being of mind and body.

8. Dedicate a share of your efforts to the greater good.

9. Be truthful and honest at all times.
(Especially be truthful and honest with your self)

10. Take full responsibility for your actions

background: http://www.firstpeople.us
Native Villages InspirationNative Villages Home Page

http://www.nativevillage.org/Inspira...mmandments.htm

Love

Nora

[shadowstalker]

Thank you so much, I love it..

[GoodeTXSG]

Thank you for posting this. As one that was raised by his Grandfather (Nation Holy Man/Elder) and in a Native environment I love seeing respectful displays as this. Most of what we see in society are still very stereotypical and insulting.
Much appreciated!