Tuesday, March 9, 2004

Native American Code of Ethics

Rise with the sun to pray.Pray alone. Pray often. The Great Spirit will listen if you will only speak.

Be tolerant of those who are lost on their path. Ignorance, conceit, anger, jealousy, and greed stem from a lost soul. Pray they will find guidance.

Search for yourself, by yourself. Do not ask others to make your path for you. It is your road and yours alone. Others may walk it with you, but no one can walk it for you.

Treat the guests in your home with consideration. Serve them the best food, give them the best bed, and treat them with honor and respect.

Do not take what is not yours, whether from a person, a community, the wilderness or from a culture. It was not earned or given. It is not yours to possess.

Respect all things that are placed upon this earth - whether it be people or plant.

Honor other peoples thoughts, wishes, and words. Never interupt one another for then you steal his time and insult his words for you.

Give thanks daily for the things that you have, for in a single moon all could be gone. Love much. Thank the earth and the animals for sharing with you so that you may eat and have shelter and live. Without each you would be cold, without food, or life.

 

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