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October 30, 2015

How to Use the Native American Medicine Wheel to Find Your True Purpose

This past month we have talked with you about topics ranging from how to find out what is missing from your life to what to do when you have lost your passion.

All of these topics come back to one thing: allowing you to make the most of your life and ultimately find your true purpose.

Finding your purpose on this Earth is at the root of your struggle. That is why many people look for guidance from the Native American medicine wheel. There is a medicine wheel for every situation in life, and this is no different.

The teachings of most medicine wheels generally start like a compass beginning in the east and moving clockwise – stopping in each direction to discuss the significance of its purpose, until the teacher and the student has completed the circle.

In reality, you will ‘walk’ around the circle again and again. And there are many layers of understanding that unfold as you delve deeper into the medicine wheel teachings.

In fact, you could dedicate your entire life to just one of the sacred directions, and still have much to learn about it.

Ancient Wisdom of Fire Energy (East)

Watching even a small flame — a candle, or a small campfire or a fireplace — can cause deep changes in your heart and breathing rhythm.

Your body responds naturally to its presence. Your breathing slows, your heart rate slows and becomes deeper.

As you gaze at the flames you may begin to enter a meditative state. What has been scattered and chaotic in your Mind may become clearer and more ordered.

Happiness is easier to feel when you have a clear Mind … You are more aware of Courage as it is gifted to you in that calm, happy state. You are closer to your True Purpose in the light of your transformation!

Ancient Wisdom of Earth Energy (South)

How long has it been since you walked barefoot outdoors? Do you remember the feel of warm sand between your toes? Or the cool smoothness of grass beneath your feet?

When you felt those things, you were in close touch with the Earth … your body and soul were in harmony with her. Can you give yourself space — and place — to feel those things again?

Your awareness of your Place can be as simple as that — once again connecting … heart to heart … with Mother Earth.

As you walk your Life’s Path, your connections once again become so important.

Are you in the right place?
Are you on the right path?

It’s important to raise those questions. And, if the answers don’t ring true for you, this is the perfect time to look within yourself for the answers that Do ring true for you.

In your connection to Mother Earth … open your heart and mind to seek the answers.

Ancient Wisdom of Water Energy (West)

In the west you will find the wisdom of water, and your emotions.

The Ancient Ones taught that, to seek one’s True Path, it is necessary to look past the Mind, which desires order and planning … and to move beyond the Heart’s demands for immediate response and experience.

As you look deeper within yourself, you are forming a new, higher awareness of Purpose. As you go within, so you are climbing to that new place … where the logic of the Mind cannot be relied on; where the emotion of the Heart must not bend the will.

Ancient Wisdom of Air Energy (North)

Air is the element of the Mind, and when you put your mind to work on your behalf … AMAZING things happen!

Have you spent time looking within your heart-mind, drawing from the core of your power … to see your dreams?

Have you made a list of your dreams … those that follow the true bent of your nature? Those that unlock your heart’s desires?

You are well on your way to finding your True Purpose … True Happiness … in “real-izing” your Dreams! That’s right — making your Dreams “real” … a REALITY!

Combining the ancient wisdoms of fire (east), earth (south), water (west), and air (north) will allow you to use the Native American medicine wheel to find your true purpose.

This article is inspired by 4 days (8,12,16,21) from The Journey program. For more guidance with this please join us in discovering your true passion.

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Gakina-awiiya (We Are All Related),

Founders, HowToLiveOnPurpose.com
Creators of the Life Purpose Quest - Seven Rites of Passage
Guides and Mentors for Self-Mastery and Personal Transformation

"Teach us love, compassion and honor ... that we may heal the Earth and heal each other." - Ojibwe

Fire |

October 16, 2015

| by The TallTrees

How to Find Out What is Missing From Your Life

What if you saw a pine tree without needles? Or a lake without water? Or even at times you’ve seen a sky without clouds … and your mind says, “something’s missing…”

Well, you are not a tree, a lake, or a cloud — but at times, everyone has thought “something’s missing.” It can be described as a feeling of loss or of emptiness. So what is it, exactly?

Is Something Missing From Your Life?

What is missing from your life Is something wrong and you just can’t seem to pinpoint what it is?

Do you feel like you set goals and no matter what you do you just can’t seem to achieve them? Or maybe when you do reach your goals, you don’t feel as fulfilled as you thought that you would…

Are you experiencing some kind of health issue and you know it is coming from somewhere but you aren’t sure where?

Are you in what appears to be a perfect relationship? No abuse, no yelling, no screaming, no fighting, but you still feel like something is off?

Maybe You Feel Like You’re Just Kind of Skating Through Life.

Same stuff, different day. When you’re asked you say “I’m doing fine” but deep down you want to say “Something is missing and I’m just not sure what it is.”

You Are Not Alone!

The feeling that something is missing affects millions of people every day. Because, deep down, you KNOW there’s GOT to be more to life than this!

Here are some steps you can take to find out what is missing from your life …

Take Some Alone-Time and Think About the Root of the “Off” Feeling

This would be a good time to empty your mind. Take some time to go to a beach, the lake, or the woods — by yourself. The important thing is to get out of your familiar environment and find a place that is conducive to feeding that peaceful place within you. This is your sanctuary, and it’s a place that many people of today should visit more often.

You may feel that everything in your life is off balance. But typically you’ll notice certain trigger points that contribute to you feeling disconnected from everything.

Like we talked about earlier it could be a health issue, your job, or a relationship. It’s important to notice the moments, experiences and people that trigger those feelings. Even though your whole life may feel like it’s in a funk, noticing these specific feelings will allow you to begin to awaken your spirit.

Dig Deeper into Those Feelings

Let’s say that after a month of being aware of your feelings you notice that a lot of your disconnect comes from your job. Ask yourself, “what about my job activates this feeling?”

Now you’re starting to dig down deeper …

Is it the amount of time that you spend at work, not leaving time for your personal life?

Or could it be that you and the people you work with don’t have shared values or interests? Maybe you feel like only part of you is actually showing up, and the rest of the ‘real you’ is having to stay neatly tucked away.

Determine What it Would Take to Feel Truly Satisfied

So now that you feel like you’ve discovered the root of the feeling, and you dug a bit deeper into that feeling … now you need to reignite your passion.

Ask yourself, “What do I need to gain, eliminate, or change for me to feel really satisfied?”

Give yourself the gift of taking some time for self-inquiry. Be honest with yourself. You need to throw away the expectations like “I need to work here to make my parents proud” or “I can’t quit because I spent four years of college pursuing this.”

One of the biggest joy-squelchers is comparing yourself to others or trying to live up to someone else’s expectations. This is not a time to seek approval from others, and there is no right or wrong answer here — so just be true to yourself.

Wash, Rinse, Repeat!

Go through this process with everything that doesn’t feel quite right, whether it’s your health, your relationship, your finances… Just be sure to always be honest with yourself.

Start Today

It is said that all solutions begin with a thought. The right thought, the right solution. Beginning with the end in mind and working backwards is how you create the map necessary to navigate to your desired destination.

Your thoughts, your map … your life!

This may sound like a daunting task, but you’d be surprised how liberating — and how much FUN it can actually be! A fantastic place to start is with The Journey program, which gives you the tools to create your life map. By doing that you’ll discover hidden dreams, deeper meaning and a strong sense of purpose in your life.

Do it NOW! Do it for yourself! You deserve it! And you have NOTHING to lose and everything to gain.

Live on Purpose ... Change the World!

Gakina-awiiya (We Are All Related),

Founders, HowToLiveOnPurpose.com
Creators of the Life Purpose Quest - Seven Rites of Passage
Guides and Mentors for Self-Mastery and Personal Transformation

"Teach us love, compassion and honor ... that we may heal the Earth and heal each other." - Ojibwe

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Fire |

October 9, 2015

| by The TallTrees

What Do You Do When You Lost Your Passion?

Are you bored? Just plain tired? Or wondering (maybe daily…) if that’s all there is?

Did you ever stop to think about how you ended up feeling like this? It probably started awhile ago… when you quietly began to lose a sense of yourself.

Well, you’re not alone.

Life can throw you a curveball, and take you to places you never expected. Change can be difficult on everyone.

When you experience a loss; when there is a change in your relationship, your job, or even the season, you can slip into a funk and lose your passion.

And when you experience a change that you weren’t ready for, doesn’t it feel like the weight of life gets heavier? This can lead you to worry, which drains some of the excitement, wonderment, and passion out of your life.

A life without passion can leave you feeling flat. Your life can seem grey, boring, and … uninspired.

But what do you do to get that passion back?

Maybe you aren’t looking for anything amazing but you just want to feel a ‘little bit better’. You need to Awaken Your Spirit!

Try these five methods to get the zest back into your life.

Accept Where You Are

One of the first things you will need to do is accept where you are. Right now you aren’t feeling like you’re at the top of your game, and that is ok! (Think, “This, too, shall pass.”)

Once you can accept that, then you will immediately start to see some positive changes in your life, and you will be able to manifest things that you never thought possible.

Make a List

Make a list of all the things in your life that you love. All the things that bring you joy. Keep this list open-ended and come back to it when you find something new. It is important that you don’t just add in old passions or things that you feel should bring you joy but do not. By doing this you will be able to identify all the positives in your life and draw from those when you need a pick me up.

Talk About Your Dreams

Maybe during this change you lost sight of some of your bigger dreams. Talk about what your dreams are now with your friends, family, or anyone who will listen. If you are not confident enough to talk to someone about this then put pen to paper.

Use as much detail as possible. Make it so real that you feel that you are already living it.

Do Something You Enjoy

When you’re in a rut, you may feel that there is nothing that you enjoy doing.You aren’t strange or different, this is normal. If this is how you feel then try something new that even peaks your interest a little bit. Maybe it is something you want to learn more about. Starting there may spark your passion again.

Hire a Life Coach

Life coaches, like us, are there to help guide you when you’ve lost your sense of direction. They are experts at helping people find their passion, excitement, and meaning in life. Don’t be afraid to ask for help.

If you’re tired of going through the motions of living, and if you’re longing to reignite your passion, find greater meaning in life and get inspired … Click Here to find out how you can Awaken Your Spirit.

Live on Purpose ... Change the World!

Gakina-awiiya (We Are All Related),

Founders, HowToLiveOnPurpose.com
Creators of the Life Purpose Quest - Seven Rites of Passage
Guides and Mentors for Self-Mastery and Personal Transformation

"Teach us love, compassion and honor ... that we may heal the Earth and heal each other." - Ojibwe

Wind-Air |

September 18, 2015

| by The TallTrees

What is Holding you Back from Feeling that You Deserve Better?

Are you really taking good care of yourself? Maybe, deep down, you believe that you don’t deserve better.

It may not even be conscious …

Perhaps you felt that you had to lower your potential, in order to get the approval from your brother or sister, because otherwise they would resent you. Unconsciously, you might feel like you don’t deserve to be successful.

Or maybe you struggled in school, not because you weren’t smart enough, but you were too intelligent. You had a hard time fitting in, and because of that you didn’t turn in assignments or procrastinated and waited to do them until the very last minute because you knew that it wouldn’t be your best quality.

Fitting in meant playing small…

Many veterans who’ve come back after losing a friend while fighting overseas feel guilty — they don’t feel that they deserve to be happy and have abundance in their life.

Why Does The Word ‘Deserve’ Stop so Many People?

What does it mean to be “deserving”? What type of life do you see yourself living? What has been holding you back from that?

Think about ‘deserving’ like this: to serve. Are you serving others? If so, than you can easily say “I deserve …”

Do You Honestly Value Yourself?

Can you authentically say “I AM a gift to the world!”? Is it uncomfortable or easy and natural?

When you GET it, like in your bones and down to your heart and soul, then it’s so easy because you recognize it in everyone.

There’s no ego in it, just pure, unconditional love.

Yes, You Deserve to be Wealthy … Healthy … Loved … Abundant … Happy!

So if you find yourself in a less than healthy and ideal situation, take a moment and ask yourself:

How does this relate to your feelings of self-worth and self-love?
In what ways are you responsible for creating the reality that you are currently living?

After you ask, and can answer, those two questions you then need to move onto creating a new experience for yourself:

How do you want to be living? In other words, what would you want instead?
How can you include more self-love into your daily experience?

You Can Create a Better Life.

Start by being aware of how you treat yourself. You can pray, meditate, practice gratitude, affirmations, and ask your inner guidance for help.

You must first love yourself and the rest of the world will undoubtedly follow. It’s an ‘inside job.’ Always remember that you deserve better!

You deserve better! What has been holding you back from abundance in your life?

This article was inspired by Days 18 and 21 of the Miracle Mindshift. If you’re tired of settling for less, why wait? Begin your Miracle Mindshift now!

Live on Purpose ... Change the World!

Gakina-awiiya (We Are All Related),

Founders, HowToLiveOnPurpose.com
Creators of the Life Purpose Quest - Seven Rites of Passage
Guides and Mentors for Self-Mastery and Personal Transformation

"Teach us love, compassion and honor ... that we may heal the Earth and heal each other." - Ojibwe

Wind-Air |

September 8, 2015

| by The TallTrees

4 Ways to Overcome Resistance To Change

The only constant in life is change. Up until this point throughout your life, you have endured beginnings and endings of all sorts and magnitudes.

And you are still here!

It’s remarkable how much energy gets invested in resisting change, when all great teachings demonstrate that change is inevitable. Growth, however, is optional…

How is Resistance Showing Up for You?

do you always have ‘just enough’ money, but not more than enough to live your desired lifestyle?
have you had unexpected expenses ‘show up’ just when you thought you were getting ahead?
ever feel like you’ve hit the ‘glass ceiling’ in your income?

Overcoming resistance to change can be difficult, but it doesn’t need to be. In the next few paragraphs we will discuss four ways to help you overcome resistance to change.

Be Open and Willing To Make The Change

Resistance to Change Sunset Are you open and willing to become wealthy, happy and healthy?

At first glance, your immediate reaction would be “YES!” But if you are not experiencing the abundance you long for, whether it be in your financial or physical ‘fitness’ it is simply because you cannot “see” it.

You are outside the picture, looking at it from a distance. Up until this moment, you have not been ready.

Now is the time. Train your mind to be ready!

Get A Clear Idea of What You Are Longing For

Get clear on what you want.

Write it out in as much detail as you can imagine. Then take that and speak it out loud. Make that the first thing you do when you wake up, and last thing you do before you go to sleep.

Have you ever read Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill? Napoleon said, “Whatever you can conceive and believe, you can achieve.” You are your only limitation. So get a clear idea of what you want in your life and write and speak your affirmations every day.

If You Don’t Like Your Reality, Change it … by Implementing!

How often has your mind told you, “I already KNOW this”? You’re not new to this!

You’ve already had many teachers, many books, many courses in your life. So every time your resistance slings one of those out at you, ask yourself this:

Are you – right now – experiencing the results you desire in your life?

If not, then why resist IMPLEMENTING what you already ‘know’?

One of the stories that Spinoza Bear tells in “You Are All You Need To Be” is that while he’s ready to go for his dreams, his friends and family start to give him all the reasons why it’s not such a good idea — you know, to protect him from embarrassment or harm.

But Spinoza, in his infinite wisdom says, “Thank you for sharing! But I AM going to follow my dreams! Follow your rainbows, your hopes and your dreams … YOU are everything you need to be!”

Gain Momentum and Keep It Up!

Whenever you start something new, it feels a little uncomfortable…maybe even odd. That’s normal. What a lot of people do when they feel uncomfortable is this: they back away.

But if you stay where you’re comfortable, it means it’s familiar. And you know what that means! If you wanted things to stay the same, you wouldn’t have been so excited to make this happen in the first place.

Don’t let your excitement fizzle out…the stakes are TOO high!

This is your life you’re talking about here. You’re going to think of all kinds of reasons why you don’t have the time, or the energy — or maybe even the desire, to stick with it.

Don’t fall for it! It’s your limited thinking lower-mind trying to take you out. You’re bigger than that!

Stacking the Odds in Your Favor

If you’re like most people, resistance has been running the game in your life for far too long … and you’re probably pretty tired of it! Changing the way you respond when it shows up takes a consistent practice and support.

When you have that, you get bigger, better, faster results … and can even have FUN doing it! If you’d like to have that in your life, we invite you to experience the Miracle Mindshift!

What kind of resistance (to be rich, successful, happy, etc) is showing up in your life? Scroll down and leave a comment below.

Live on Purpose ... Change the World!

Gakina-awiiya (We Are All Related),

Founders, HowToLiveOnPurpose.com
Creators of the Life Purpose Quest - Seven Rites of Passage
Guides and Mentors for Self-Mastery and Personal Transformation

"Teach us love, compassion and honor ... that we may heal the Earth and heal each other." - Ojibwe

Wind-Air |

September 3, 2015

| by The TallTrees

Video Interview: MINDSHIFT! Ancient Wisdom for Manifesting Money and Miracles

When V.Lynn Hawkins asked us for an interview on the BIZ Info Zone Show, we enthusiastically said “YES!” Of course we want to help you ‘get into the ZONE.’

Lynn is the Founder and Dean of the P3 Academy and creator of the Permission Movement. She says “The time has come to listen to the echoes from nature…from the land and from the wisdom and teachings of our Native American teachers. For me, their words are simple; their voices are soft yet strong.”

During the interview we share a step-by-step process of conscious manifestation, made elegantly simple with the ancient wisdom of the Native American medicine wheel.

Here’s what other people are saying about it:

    “Thank you ever so much for a wonderful and inspiring show and to you Lynn for presenting: it has been so lovely and heartfelt. Many blessings!” – JS Chin

    “Outstanding insights and vision. Love it!” – James Caldwell

    “This experience has been so heart filling. Thank you … My heart is overflowing with love, joy, peace and gratitude.” – Sally Sutton

So if you’re tired of working hard, waiting for all your efforts to come together and finally ‘pay off,’ then you owe it to yourself … and in fact, the whole Universe … to discover how EASY it really can be!

What is the determining factor that separates those who succeed almost effortlessly from those who struggle; those who constantly receive support from unexpected sources vs. those who toil long hours yet seem to ‘just get by?’

Discover what your 3 Hidden Powers are, and master them with a simple daily practice! Watch the video below as Host, V. Lynn Hawkins and Guests, Terri and Chief Robert TallTree share the wisdom that is the key to effecting change in business and life.

Click the icons at the top of this page to share this with your friends and family. Imagine a world full of peaceful, happy people — each of them sharing their natural gifts and talents, feeling completely fulfilled … can you see it?

Learn more about the Miracle Mindshift … a 31-Day Manifestation Program that can change your life

Live on Purpose ... Change the World!

Gakina-awiiya (We Are All Related),

Founders, HowToLiveOnPurpose.com
Creators of the Life Purpose Quest - Seven Rites of Passage
Guides and Mentors for Self-Mastery and Personal Transformation

"Teach us love, compassion and honor ... that we may heal the Earth and heal each other." - Ojibwe

Endorsements and Testimonials |

January 29, 2015

| by The TallTrees

ADOLEY ODUNTON

“Terri and Robert (TallTree) are two of the most generous and open-hearted teachers/healers. They wrap you in a loving space that feels as safe as a warm blanket and then gently and lovingly zone in on exactly what is troubling you and what your core issue is in terms of your life path at that exact moment.

“In the space of an hour, you see more clearly, feel possibilities open up and have more confidence in your next step because what they are telling you is what you recognize in the deepest part of yourself. Give yourself the gift of working with them.”

ADOLEY ODUNTON
Host and Founder, The Wellness Revolution

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October 29, 2014

| by The TallTrees

JIM PROSER

“Terri and Robert TallTree were the most insightful and encouraging healers I have ever personally worked with. In one brief session, they found a source of happiness I had long overlooked and now cherish among my most important resources. I urge you to speak with them, work with them and share them with others.”

JIM PROSER
Executive Producer, The Wellness Revolution

Endorsements and Testimonials |

October 28, 2014

| by The TallTrees

DARIUS BARAZANDEH

“You will love the energy that they (The TallTrees) bring forward. This is a deeper wisdom … the deeper wisdom, I believe, of Mother Earth, of our deep ancestral DNA, of our deep ancestry all the way back to the earliest peoples of this planet, and even other galaxies. My body, my mind, my cells, everything just dropped into another time, another space, another vibration, another dance … between my essence, the earth and my consciousness — and everything beyond and within me. And all was good!”

DARIUS BARAZANDEH
Founder, You Wealth Revolution Global TeleSummit

Inspirational Thoughts |

November 25, 2013

| by Ronda Del Boccio ("The Story Lady")

Help Create the Ultimate Guide to Gratitude and ThanksGiving

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For what do you feel profoundly grateful right this moment?

Gratitude and thanks giving are always in season, not only when there is a holiday called Thanksgiving!

Let’s fill the world with gratitude.and appreciation!

The journey of thanksgiving begins with this beautiful Haudenosaunee Thanksgiving Prayer. Thanks to Terri TallTree for sharing this. I am blessed and enriched to receive this.

Haudenosaunee Thanksgiving Prayer: What Are You Grateful For?

Posted By: Terri TallTree

Since the beginning of time, all beings in the natural world have continued to uphold their purpose…except of course, the two-leggeds, who continue to struggle in remembering who they are and what they are here to do.

Our traditional way of life reminds us to remember, acknowledge and appreciate all living beings. We do this every day. At this time of year, many people are reminded to practice ‘Thanksgiving’ so we are sharing the Thanksgiving Address from the Haudenosaunee nation.

In honor and remembrance of our friend, Tekaronianekon — Chief Jake Swamp (former sub-chief of the Haudenosaunee Nation)…

Haudenosaunee Thanksgiving Address

Greetings to the Natural World

The People
Today we have gathered and we see that the cycles of life continue. We have been given the duty to live in balance and harmony with each other and all living things. So now, we bring our minds together as one as we give greetings and thanks to each other as people.
Now our minds are One.

The Earth Mother
We are all thankful to our Mother, the Earth, for she gives us all that we need for life. She supports our feet as we walk about upon her. It gives us joy that she continues to care for us as she has from the beginning of time. To our mother, we send greetings and thanks.
Now our minds are One.

The Waters
We give thanks to all the waters of the world for quenching our thirst and providing us with strength. Water is life. We know its power in many forms ? waterfalls and rain, mists and streams, rivers and oceans. With one mind, we send greetings and thanks to the spirit of Water.
Now our minds are One.

The Fish
We turn our minds to all the Fish life in the water. They were instructed to cleanse and purify the water. They also give themselves to us as food. We are grateful that we can still find pure water. So, we turn now to the Fish and send our greetings and thanks.
Now our minds are One.

The Plants
Now we turn toward the vast fields of Plant life. As far as the eye can see, the Plants grow, working many wonders. They sustain many life forms. With our minds gathered together, we give thanks and look forward to seeing Plant life for many generations to come.
Now our minds are One.

The Food Plants
With One mind, we turn to honor and thank all the Food Plants we harvest from the garden. Since the beginning of time, the grains, vegetables, beans and berries have helped the people survive. Many other living things draw strength from them too. We gather all the Plant Foods together as one and send them a greeting of thanks.
Now our minds are One.

The Medicine Herbs
Now we turn to all the Medicine herbs of the world. From the beginning they were instructed to take away sickness. They are always waiting and ready to heal us. We are happy there are still among us those special few who remember how to use these plants for healing. With One mind, we send greetings and thanks to the Medicines and to the keepers of the Medicines.
Now our minds are One.

The Animals
We gather our minds together to send greetings and thanks to all the Animal life in the world. They have many things to teach us as people. We are honored by them when they give up their lives so we may use their bodies as food for our people. We see them near our homes and in the deep forests. We are glad they are still here and we hope that it will always be so.
Now our minds are One.

The Trees
We now turn our thoughts to the Trees. The Earth has many families of Trees who have their own instructions and uses. Some provide us with shelter and shade, others with fruit, beauty and other useful things. Many people of the world use a Tree as a symbol of peace and strength. With One mind, we greet and thank the Tree life.
Now our minds are One.

The Birds
We put our minds together as One and thank all the Birds who move and fly about over our heads. The Creator gave them beautiful songs. Each day they remind us to enjoy and appreciate life. The Eagle was chosen to be their leader. To all the Birds ? from the smallest to the largest ? we send our joyful greetings and thanks.
Now our minds are One.

The Four Winds
We are all thankful to the powers we know as the Four Winds. We hear their voices in the moving air as they refresh us and purify the air we breathe. They help us to bring the change of seasons. From the four directions they come, bringing us messages and giving us strength. With One mind, we send our greetings and thanks to the Four Winds.
Now our minds are One.

The Thunderers
Now we turn to the west where our grandfathers, the Thunder Beings, live. With lightning and thundering voices, they bring with them the water that renews life. We are thankful that they keep those evil things made by Okwiseres underground. We bring our minds together as one to send greetings and thanks to our Grandfathers, the Thunderers.
Now our minds are One.

The Sun
We now send greetings and thanks to our eldest Brother, the Sun. Each day without fail he travels the sky from east to west, bringing the light of a new day. He is the source of all the fires of life. With One mind, we send greetings and thanks to our Brother, the Sun.
Now our minds are One.

Grandmother Moon
We put our minds together to give thanks to our oldest Grandmother, the Moon, who lights the night?time sky. She is the leader of woman all over the world, and she governs the movement of the ocean tides. By her changing face we measure time, and it is the Moon who watches over the arrival of children here on Earth. With One mind, we send greetings and thanks to our Grandmother, the Moon.
Now our minds are One.

The Stars
We give thanks to the Stars who are spread across the sky like jewelry. We see them in the night, helping the Moon to light the darkness and bringing dew to the gardens and growing things. When we travel at night, they guide us home. With our minds gathered together as one, we send greetings and thanks to the Stars.
Now our minds are One.

The Enlightened Teachers
We gather our minds to greet and thank the enlightened Teachers who have come to help throughout the ages. When we forget how to live in harmony, they remind us of the way we were instructed to live as people. With One mind, we send greetings and thanks to these caring teachers.
Now our minds are One.

The Creator
Now we turn our thoughts to the Creator, or Great Spirit, and send greetings and thanks for all the gifts of Creation. Everything we need to live a good life is here on this Mother Earth. For all the love that is still around us, we gather our minds together as One and send our choicest words of greetings and thanks to the Creator.
Now our minds are One.

Closing Words
We have now arrived at the place where we end our words. Of all the things we have named, it was not our intention to leave anything out. If something was forgotten, we leave it to each individual to send such greetings and thanks in their own way.
Now our minds are One.

This translation of the Mohawk version of the Haudenosaunee Thanksgiving Address was developed, published in 1993, and provided, courtesy of:
Six Nations Indian Museum and the Tracking Project
All rights reserved.
Thanksgiving Address: Greetings to the Natural World
English version: John Stokes and Kanawahienton (David Benedict, Turtle Clan/Mohawk)
Mohawk version: Rokwaho (Dan Thompson, Wolf Clan/Mohawk)
Original inspiration: Tekaronianekon (Jake Swamp, Wolf Clan/Mohawk)

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Moving Art™ is a collection of inspiring compelling videos from celebrated filmmaker Louie Schwartzberg. With childlike wonder, the precision of a Swiss watchmaker and the gift of a great storyteller, Louie Schwartzberg takes audiences on journeys through distance and time, helping us to truly see our world – its vast swaths of beauty and its smallest miracles – while inspiring humanity to become more responsible caretakers of this fragile planet we all share.

Enjoy refreshing short films in categories of nature, culture, inspiration and moods or shuffle hours of stunning imagery with a single tap that can be experienced on mobile devices or using AirPlay on Apple TV. Share with friends on Facebook and Twitter and interact with Louie himself on our message board. Moving Art™ will not disappoint in its diversity, beauty and sheer artistic excellence.

A world class filmmaker and visionary of nature’s allures and limits, Louie has made it his life’s mission to use his cinematic artistry to not only bring natural beauty into all our lives, but also raise the alarm for public awareness of the dire situation we face in the possible end of our taken-for-granted natural resources. Louie’s work has been described as a cinematic wonder – the finest example of a “dialogue” between nature’s own “narration” and the “journalistic” skills of an artist with a true poet’s soul.

“Beauty and seduction are nature’s tool for survival, because we will protect what we fall in love with.” – Louie Schwartzberg

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