
Millions world wide are shocked, saddened, and frightened by the violence that has taken place in Paris. Hearts grieve for the people who have suffered the loss of loved ones, those who are injured, and for all whose lives will be forever changed by this event. There is gratitude to those who courageously have showed up, and continue to show up to assist and support those in need.
Many Native American tribes strive to live by the belief of The Seven Generations.
Deloria’s articulation of the Seven Generations makes so much more sense on a human scale and does away with the destructive myth of mystical, all seeing Natives. In truth, our peoples were visionary but not in a passive, new-age way. We actively tended our families and our clan-ties by holding the lives, memories, and hopes of all Seven Generations close. Each generation was responsible to teach, learn, and protect the three generations that had come before it, its own, and the next three. In this way, we maintained our communities for millennia.
Love the photo. I have one of these on my coffee table. Now I will forever associate it with the Seven Generations.
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Prayers for Peace…
Wishing that the World could adopt some of the attributes of the peacemaking ideals of the Haudenosaunee.
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Good Monday morning Girlfriend. I really embrace this idea of considering the 7generation ideas as a rule of thumb when making decisions or taking action.
It’s not easy, but it is certainly doable.
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Love it. It certainly is an awfully unsettled time for the world right now.
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Yes indeed. My goal this week is to read my Sunday New York Times from yesterday and leave my TV off.
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This manner of life is honourable. My own life is often concerned with these values because my husband, as a Savoyard, and Catholic, actively concerns himself with the memory, reputation and heritage of his ancestors, with intent to pass what he can of them, to his own descendants. Its good to know that such a wise and ancient people do so also.
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Thank you for sharing your thoughts. It is reassuring to hear of those who are living it. I really do see these principles as just so right and true. Difficult at times to embrace, but worth the commitment.
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That’s a good thing. Thank you for your lovely comment.
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Thanks for sharing the Seven Generations Principle, very timely and good!
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Thank you for this post. The Peter Gabriel song is powerful as well as your message.
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Thank you.
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I think it is such an important principle to consider, especially when when facing adversity and challenging situations. Thank you for stopping by.
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Love the Seven Generations. Beautiful post. What a world we live in.
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Thanks JoHanna! such a sad time!
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I especially like the interpretation of the word ‘Chief’. We would all benefit from a universal teaching of the Haudenosaunee philosophy.
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I totally agree. Thank you for stopping by for a visit today.
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Yes, and earlier in the week there was an attack in Beirut where I believe the number of murders were around 40.
These are very difficult times.
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yes horrible!
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Wow! That John Muir Quote rings so true right now. The wisdom he had. We have to move forward.
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I agree.
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I just read at Yadadarcyyada this profound quote “When it is dark enough, you can see the stars” Ralph Waldo Emerson”
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Beautiful quote. Thank you for sharing.
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Absolutely love your photos Johanna…what a lovely post with really nice sentiments. So glad you shared the John Muir comment – how true is it…
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Thank you. John Muir says it so well, doesn’t he? Thank you for stopping by.
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Johanna, funny thing on Sat or Sun I posted a comment. Is it possible that it is in your awaiting approval? 🙂 if not, I may have not pushed the post comment and waited olong enough.
I post frequently about Native Americans. They were here before we were and seem to be better connected in their feelings of nature, community and life. I wrote also about peace. I am so happy you liked my trees post. 🙂
Very nice song sung by Peter Gabriel.
I started this kind of comment but don’t mind coming back to share again. I mainly said this to indicate I feel bad at the gap in time which seems to look like I didn’t drop by. Take care and hope you have a great rest of the week and weekend.
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Good Morning Robin. Sometimes things get lost into the aether. Happy you showed up this morning with this lovely comment.
I have always found a great peace, calm and connection to the natural world, especially the trees. Was blessed during my working years to have had several employment opportunities that kept me outdoors, often in very remote areas.
You may already know of this, but if not, there is a book called “Indian Givers” How the Indians of the Americas Transformed the World, by Jack Weatherford, that you might find interesting.
All my very best to you. 🙂
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Thank you for your peaceful and warm reply. Have a lovely weekend and hope to look up this “Indian Givers” book. Smiles, Robin
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Greetings JoHanna. I first want to tell you how exquisite your photograph is! I love the look, and the sentiment it conveys!
There are a couple of other things I’ve heard which the Seven Generations brings to mind. I’d have to go and find them, and post about them, but I very much appreciated your bringing to our attention this most important WAY of being and living.
We have much to learn from those who came before us, who keep the integrity of the ancient ways intact, and guide us to keep in our hearts and minds, how our actions will touch those who will inherit from us.
Peter Gabriel is a perfect choice!
Fim
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Thank you so very much for your generous response. Always such a pleasure when you visit my website.
XO to you.
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Just saw you at V’s France posts and wanted to say I enjoy yours, too. ♡
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The Seven Generations Principle sounds really familiar to me. Growing up old people always used to mention it and reading now about it, I think it makes a lot of sense. Great post!
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Thank you. And thank you for choosing to follow my website. Greatly appreciated.
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The pleasure it’s all mine. I love reading well written posts 😊
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The photo is beautiful.
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