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Sacred Ground

"There are many things to be shared with the Four Colors of humanity in our
common destiny as one with our Mother the Earth.
It is this sharing that must be considered
with great care by the Elders and the Medicine People
who carry the Sacred Trusts, so that no harm may come
to the people through ingorance and misuse of this power"

By: Edgar Heap of Birds

"In early days we were close to nature.
We judged time,weather conditions,and
many things by the elements--the good earth,the blue sky,
the flying geese,and the changing winds.
We looked to these for guidance and answers.
Our prayers and thanksgiving were said to the four winds--
to the East, from whence the new day was born;
to the South, which sent the warm breeze which gave a feeling of comfort;
to the West, which ended the day and brought rest;
and to the North, the Mother of winterwhose sharp air
awakaned a time of preparation for the long days ahead.
We lived by God's hand through nature and evaluated the changing winds
to tell us or warn us of what was ahead.

Today we are again evaluating the changing winds.
May we be strong in spirit and
equal to our Fathers of another day in reading the signs
accurately and interpreting them wisely.
May Wah-Koh-Tah, the Great Spirit, look down upon us,
guide us, inspire us, and give us courage and wisdom.
Above all, may He look down upon us and be pleased"