Native Commandments

Treat the Earth and all that dwell thereon with respect.

Remain close to the Great Spirit.

Show respect for all your fellow beings.

Work together for the benefit of all Mankind.

Give assistance and kindness wherever needed.

Do what you know to be right.

Look after the well being of mind and body.

Dedicate a share of your efforts to the greater good.

Be truthful and honest at all times.

Take full responsibility for your actions.

Let us greet the dawn of a new day when all can live

as one with nature and peace reigns everywhere.

Oh Great Spirit, bring to our brothers the wisdom of Nature

and the knowledge that if her laws are obeyed this land

will again flourish and grasses and trees will grow as before.

Guide those that through their councils

seek to spread the wisdom of their leaders to all people.

Heal the raw wounds of the Earth and restore to our soul the richness

which strengthens men’s bodies and makes them wise in their councils.

Bring to all the knowledge that great cities live only through the bounty

of the good earth beyond their paved streets and towers of stone and steel.

~ Jasper Saunkeah, Cherokee ~

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