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15 Timeless Principles And Values From The Elders

15 Timeless Principles And Values From The Elders

The Sacred Elders of Turtle Island impart timeless principles and values that guide us toward a harmonious and fulfilling life.

These teachings emphasize respect, honesty, humility, and the interconnectedness of all beings. By embracing these principles, we honor the wisdom of our ancestors and cultivate a life of balance and integrity. ~WindWalker


  1. "Get up with the sun to pray. Pray alone.
  2. Be tolerant of those who have lost their way. Ignorance, presumption, anger, jealousy, and greed come from a lost soul. Pray for them to find guidance.
  3. Find yourself by your own means. Do not let others make your path for you. It is your path and only yours. Others may walk with you, but no one can make your way (or walk your path) for you.
  4. Treat guests in your home with great consideration. Serve them the best food and bed, and treat them with respect and honor.
  5. Do not take what is not yours, whether from a person, a community, from the jungle, or from a culture. It was not given or won. It is not yours.
  6. Respect all the things on this earth, be they people, plants, and animals.
  7. Honor the thoughts, desires, and words of all people. Never break them in, make fun of them, or imitate them rudely. It gives each person the right to their personal expression.
  8. Never talk about others in a bad way. The negative energy you put into the universe will multiply when it returns to you.
  9. All people make mistakes. And all the mistakes can be forgiven.
  10. Bad thoughts cause illness to the mind, body, and spirit. Practice optimism.
  11. Nature is not FOR us. It is PART of us. She's part of your family in the world.
  12. Children are the seeds of our future. Sow love in your hearts and water them with wisdom and life lessons. When they grow up, give them space to grow up.
  13. Avoid hurting the hearts of others. The poison of their suffering will return to you.
  14. Be true (transparent ) all the time. Honesty is the test of one's will in this universe.
  15. Keep yourself balanced. Your Mental person, your Spiritual person, your Emotional person, and your Physical person: all need to be strong, pure, and healthy."

- Sacred Elders of Turtle Island

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