Wherever you come from and whatever your circumstances, I think that this code is something that we should all try and live by.
It was originally published in the Inter-Tribal Times in October, 1994 but it transcends time.
Have a look and let me know what you think of this. How many of you are already living this code of ethics?
Native American Code Of Ethics
From NativeVillage.org
1. Rise with the sun to pray. Pray alone. Pray often. The Great Spirit will listen, if you only speak.
2. Be tolerant of those who are lost on their path. Ignorance, conceit, anger, jealousy and greed stem from a lost soul. Pray that they will find guidance.
3. Search for yourself, by yourself. Do not allow 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.
4. Treat the guests in your home with much consideration. Serve them the best food, give them the best bed and treat them with respect and honor.
5. Do not take what is not yours whether from a person, a community, the wilderness or from a culture. It was not earned nor given. It is not yours.
6. Respect all things that are placed upon this earth - whether it be people or plant.
7. Honor other people's thoughts, wishes and words. Never interrupt another or mock or rudely mimic them. Allow each person the right to personal expression.
8. Never speak of others in a bad way. The negative energy that you put out into the universe will multiply when it returns to you.
9. All persons make mistakes. And all mistakes can be forgiven.
10. Bad thoughts cause illness of the mind, body and spirit. Practice optimism.
I'm so happy to see this written on this site. These are beautiful words to live by and they are what I choose for myself. Living this kind of spiritual life is what will bring about the positive change we all want to see in the world today.
Namaste,
Linda
My ancestors are very wise. Would that I will always be so.