Drawing on Wisdom from Indigenous Peoples

[See also: Spirituality Considerations | Touching Nature |Nature-Cure | Family Constellation Work]

This will be the page for the main points I want to share about living a full life in the world as we find it today, enriched by the wisdom of peoples who have lived on the planet successfully far longer than our "modern society" has existed. This is a challenge with the way our world is being assaulted by fundamentalist religious ideologies. That which is gentle and resilient is being portrayed as pagan/infidel and un-Godly, using a narrow understanding of what Godly means. In the spirit of cooperation inspired by the events of 9-11, I dedicate my work to furthering the cause of world healing.

Models of Healthy Living in Harmony With the Planet:

The recent Washington DC dedication of the National Museum of the American Indian  was deeply moving for me. Behind the scenes there were deep movements of energies and much sharing among peoples of all races and religions. I was especially moved by the nourishing and rich experience of the SPIRIT -- The Seventh Fire presentation that I hope will soon be in a part of the country near you. It will change your life.

It is impolite to pretend to be a member of a race or tribe that you do not belong to.

However, we can learn from each other:
I have spent time with people who are living more natural lives. I mean with “First Nation”/Native American people, mountain-dwelling Taoist people in China, and Hawai’ian people who know the truths of Huna. The way I understand the most important things that we can learn from them is that they are living in direct contact with the Earth and with the energies that direct how Life functions. I am not holding myself out as “expert” in these, I only recognize that they have a way of living and an understanding of Life that is more Real than any artificial model “scientifically” constructed by “left-brain” human approaches. These people can provide precious guidance for modern society, they are in direct experience with the energies of Life. I wish they would be honored by everyone for the wisdom they possess.

Note: May 2006 -- I just received a copy of the Kosmos Journal and am impressed with their efforts to foster world healing.