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Wisdom of the Elders
"There is a river flowing now very fast. It is so great
and swift, that there are those who will be afraid. They will
try to hold on to the shore. They will feel they are being torn
apart and will suffer greatly. Know the river has its destination.
The elders say we must let go of the shore, push off into the
middle of the river, keep our eyes open, and our heads above the
water. And I say, see who is in there with you and celebrate.
At this time in history, we are to take nothing personally, least
of all, ourselves. For the moment that we do, our spiritual growth
and journey comes to a halt. The time of the lone wolf is over.
Gather yourselves! Banish the word struggle from your attitude
and your vocabulary. All that we do now must be done in a sacred
manner and in celebration. We are the ones we've been waiting
for."
-- Oraibi, Arizona, Hopi Nation
Wikipedia overview article on the Seventh Generation Concept, with links to different meanings.
Listen to the Radio show or read the transcripts. Native Elders
in conversation.
Peace
Talks: Peacekeeping Traditions of the Iroquois Confederacy (KUNM
airdate 11/25/05)
Sovereign Oneida Nation of Wisconsin.
Model legislation to put the Seventh Generation Precept into
law.
Seventh Generation
Act by Robert W. Benson