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[AscendingStarseed]

Originally Posted by sjkted

Shiftmonkey: From what I can tell, many of these tribes don't want any contact with us. It's hard to imagine what they've gone through -- first from having their land stolen and being relocated, then having their children kidnapped and educated by the Christian's in the white man's ways, and then to the controls placed on them by the Federal Government.

I wonder how many Native Americans would be interested in participating in this movement.

This is an idea I would be very interested in Shiftmonkey, but my concerns are similar to sjkted and I can understand why the tribes would have their reservations I'd like to live with Native Americans so I can get away from the ways of the white man too ...

Just as Kre8tive Lady brought up every community has their little Hitler, or control freak who wants to run the show and it just seems like we can be real difficult to live with. There are always inherent problems and bad behaviors that seem to pop their ugly heads up. To get the tribal elders to agree would be difficult I'm sure, but if they had some kind of control over who was allowed residence on tribal lands maybe it would make a difference. Take for instance setting up guidelines for living in harmony with nature and the Spirit, people who are willing to spend a predetermined amount of time with the each of the elders to determine whether they are the right fit. Only spiritually fit, or balanced people would be permitted membership, based on their criteria.

Anyone who doesn't live by the Golden Rule, shouldn't be considered. The world would be a much better place and most problems would be eliminated if we were more thoughtful, considerate and compassionate towards others. It's easy, all you have to do is ask yourself how you would feel if you were in the other persons shoes and that will always give you a good barometer on how to conduct yourself with others in just about any situation.

Since my plans are to leave LA in January, I would be willing to pursue this idea further. Ever since I made my decision to leave LA two months ago, for some reason I've been heavily drawn to the four corners region, as well as a desire to learn more about the ways of Hopi tribe. So this post got my attention. If either or both of you would like to talk more, PM me and we'll take it from there.