LISTENING

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 06:50PM

From page 42:

"Listening provides ample evidence that life consists of energy and rhythm."

July 24, 2025, 3:54 PM

From page 86:

"The gift of speaking is connected to the gift of hearing. It is important to speak from our listening, to speak with a quiet, humble, and open mind, whether we are communicating with people or nature."'

FROM PAGE 86:

"A basic rule of traditional (Native American) oratory is never to try to persuade or coerce other people into believing your own truth."

"Speak with strength but without arrogance."

"If your words are true, listeners will accept them. If you try to compel belief, listeners will mistrust your message."

July 22, 2025, 8:05 PM

From page 86:

"Many Native American believe that pierced ears augment the power of listening and represent wisdom and understanding."

"Piercing the ears of a male or female child is a rite of passage that for some tribes, requires a special ceremony."