Native American Sayings & Blessings

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Native American wisdom is amazing. This page pays tribute to their beliefs and philosophy with a collection of their sayings and blessings. You will also find the Native American 10 Commandments further down the page. Mary Jac xx “Tell me and I'll forget. Show me, and I may not remember. Involve me, and I'll understand.” “The soul would have no rainbow if the eye had no tears.” “Day and night cannot dwell together.” “It is better to have less thunder in the mouth and more lightning in the hand.” “When we show our respect for other living things, they respond with respect for us.” “You can't wake a person who is pretending to be asleep.” “Those who have one foot in the canoe, and one foot in the boat, are going to fall into the river.” “Seek wisdom, not knowledge. Knowledge is of the past, Wisdom is of the future.” “Don't let yesterday use up too much of today.” “Life is not separate from death. It only looks that way.” “There is no death, only a change of worlds.” “They are not dead who live in the hearts they leave behind.” "Give thanks for unknown blessings already on their way." “Treat the earth well. It was not given to you by your parents, it was loaned to you by your children.” “Don't be afraid to cry. It will free your mind of sorrowful thoughts.” “Certain things catch your eye, but pursue only those that capture your heart.” “Do not judge your neighbour until you walk two moons in his moccasins.” “If you see no reason for giving thanks, the fault lies in yourself.” “It is no longer good enough to cry peace, we must act peace, live peace and live in peace.” "Lose your temper and you lose a friend; lie and you lose yourself." Looking behind, I am filled with gratitude, looking forward, I am filled with vision, looking upwards I am filled with strength, looking within, I discover peace ~ Quero Apache Prayer May the sun bring you new energy by day. May the moon softly restore you by night. May the rain wash away your worries. May the breeze blow new strength into your being. May you walk gently through the world and know its beauty all the days of your life. ~ Apache Prayer “May the Warm Winds of Heaven blow softly upon your house. May the Great Spirit bless all who enter there. May your Mocassins make happy tracks in many snows, and may the rainbow always touch your shoulder.” ~ Cherokee Blessing Prayer “O' Great Spirit help me always to speak the truth quietly, to listen with an open mind when others speak, and to remember the peace that may be found in silence.” ~ Cherokee Prayer “May the stars carry your sadness away, may the flowers fill your heart with beauty, may hope forever wipe away your tears, and, above all, may silence make you strong.” ~ Chief Dan George Native American Ten Commandments1. Treat the Earth and all that dwell therein with respect 2. Remain close to the Great Spirit 3. Show great respect for your fellow beings 4. Work together for the benefit of all Mankind 5. Give assistance and kindness wherever needed 6. Do what you know to be right 7. Look after the well-being of Mind and Body 8. Dedicate a share of your efforts to the greater Good 9. Be truthful and honest at all times 10. Take full responsibility for your actions Click here for quotes on Positve thinking Click here for quotes on Instincts & Intuition Click here for quotes about Love Click here for Friendship Quotes Click here for happines Quotes