WISDOM

July 24, 2025, 11:20 PM

From page 87:

per Haudenosaunee Chief Tadodaho Leon Shenandoah: "We (human beings) were instructed to carry a love for one another and to show a great respect for all the beings of this earth." (endnote #22, page 357: "Wisdomkeepers: Meetings with Native American Spiritual Elders" by Steve Wall & Harvey Arden, 1990, Hillsboro, OR, page 107.

"In other words, love and respect are the essence of the Creator's original instructions."

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."

July 21, 2025, 3:21 PM

From page 84:

"The gift of acceptance is thus balanced by responsibility, the ability to respond appropriately with: fortitude, courage, wisdom, and compassion."