I found this picture some time ago in Webshots. I know that there are other versions of the commandments. I happen to prefer this one. I doubt that we can ever know which version may be the "original" one, or if there is a single original.
The Earth is our Mother,
care for her
Honor all your relations
Open your heart and soul to the
Great Spirit
All life is sacred; treat all
beings with respect
Take from the Earth what is
needed and nothing more
Do what needs to be done for
the good of all
Give constant thanks to the
Great Spirit for each new day
Speak the truth, but only of
the good in others
Follow the rhythms of nature;
rise and retire with the sun
Enjoy life's journey but
leave no tracks
If only we could follow these precepts every day. I guess I'm a dreamer. But, imagine....
8 comments:
What a beautiful blog, thank you.
Thanks for the nice comment Bobbie, I've already added you to my Blog A list ;)
Bobbie, if our founding fathers had followed this credo when they landed on these shores, this would be a very different country now - and much the bestter for it.
Bobbie - I've so enjoyed your wonderfully poignant reminiscences about family and simpler times. A child of the 50's & 60's, I can relate to much of what you write.
Thank you, too, for this particular posting - it's been a long while since I pondered the wisdom of these commandments... certainly much to apply in our own lives, even in this modern, "enlightened" age..... Deb
I agree with kenju. The world would indeed be a better place. I have always found Native American ideals to be the ideals we should all encompass
Also thanks for visiting my blog. I am looking forward to expanding my blog buddies list and was immediately impressed by yours!
that's so lovely bobbie. so simple and clear. I too wish we could all follow these ideals.
Thank you so much for posting this. I've never seen it before and I think it's beautiful. It's the way I try my hardest to live and be all put into words.
I was blog hopping and happened upon your blog - was a delightful find. I also like anything by Barbara Kingsolver.
It was nice meeting you :)
Bhavana
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