Related - Connected

All things are alive, and all posses WORTH.

The Grandfathers’ Teachings of non-interference - focuses on the Harmony and Balance that comes from your connection with all parts of the Universe in which everything has the PURPOSE and VALUE exemplary of HUMANS, including Animals, Plants, Birds, Rocks, Earth, Water and Wind.

As with Humankind, all of these Beings possess worth and Natural Purpose in the greater scheme of things. Within this view lies the most powerful sense of belonging and connectedness, as well as a deep respect for “all your relations”.

The concept of “all your relations”, in my Traditions and Teachings of the Grandfathers is that all Beings are related. So this makes everything your relations, beyond the concept of your Human Family.

Essentially it requires only that you seek your place in the Universe; everything else will follow in good time. Since everyone and everything was created with a specific purpose to fulfill, no one should have the power to interfere or to impose upon you or anyone which is the best Path to follow. This is the VALUE OF CHOICE.

Choice was very important in my Tradition and the Teachings of the Grandfathers. This is a Lesson for another day.

In the Ways of the Grandfathers, the significance of relationship lies in a Balance struck between an all-encompassing sense of belonging and connectedness with your ‘relations’ and the practice of non-interference.

The highest form of respect for another person or Natures Inhabitance, is respecting their NATURAL RIGHT to be self-determining. This means not interfering with another person’s ability to CHOOSE.

Every experience holds a valuable Lesson - even in death, there is valuable learning that the Spirit carries forth.

The Teachings of the Grandfather tell us that “everything, every encounter, is a Lesson”. Be it, in your concept, good or bad, there will always be THE LESSON, THE TEACHING.

Interfering is not only disrespectful, but it violates the Natural Order of Harmony and Balance in which each Being has to LEARN AND EXPERIENCE LIFE in his own way. Each person, each living Being, has his own Medicine that should not be disrupted or changed without that person CHOOSING IT. THIS IS PART OF THE LEARNING.

What moves the Circle of Life is CHOICE, and what keeps the Circle, is kindness and respect for the Natural flow of Life-energy.

Non-interference means caring in a respectful Way.

White Crow July 1960

Physical - Mental - Spiritual

Physical - Mental - Spiritual -

The three are connected. They are inseparable. What ever happens to one also affects the others.

The Human Self and all that comprises it - Physical Body, Mental Mind and Sensual Spirit - is the creative, moving circle of Native Culture and its' People. This may seem to be common sense. Yet, modern thinking abstracts the Mind from the Spirit, the Spirit from the Body, and the Body from the Natural World. This disassociation becomes most pronounced at the level of perception. In Native contexts, perception, creative participation may result in a Story, Song, Dance, a Vision, Ritual, or Ceremony. The so called, "Western Society" perpetuates the illusion of “objective” detachment and psychological disassociation.
THEY REPRESS THEIR FULL INVOLVEMENT OF ALL THEIR SENSES!

White Crow August 1955

Honor That

Honor that, what is most Human in all of us. We as people on this Earth may have differences, color of skin, religious beliefs, different concepts, perspectives, or opinions of Life styles and circumstances. All of these must be Honored by each Human Being, after all we ARE ALL Human Beings and differences are what make us a beautiful diverse Human Race. We all come into the World and leave it the same way, Birth and Death. This is not a different experience for different Humans, we experience these act the SAME.

-HONOR-

A concept that should be your first priority throughout your Life. Without Honor there can not be Balance in your Life. As a boy, the cultural teachings stressed Honor in a Human Being, as the most important function of your Humanness. Lies, deceptions, are not Honorable concepts.

-TRUTHS-

Your concept of Truth may not be the same concept as others. There must be respect for the Truths conceived by another as well as they must respect your Truths. Truths are conceptual, not always fact. Only, the telling of a different story.

Honor all Truths

-PERCEPTIONS-

What you perceive as right or wrong may not be what another perceives as right or wrong. Your teachings as a Child will effect your Perception, but will change as you experience Life’s’ encounters. Agree or disagree, yet may not be disputed. Perceptions are realities, of the mind, not actualities, physical, factual.

Honor all Perceptions

-CONNECTIONS-

You are connected to everything in the Universe, you are a part of it and it is a part of you. Remember, nothing in this Universe is exclusive of you. You are part of all that is, ever was, or will be. We as Human Beings are connected to each other, interdependent to survive. We never stand alone, think about it! How many Humans do you depend upon each day of your life. The Humans that provide sustenance, medicines, transportation, the means to support your life style, who comfort you, who care for you in times of need, so how can anyone say we are not all connected.

Honor the Connection

White Crow July 1954