Grandfather's Prayer for Today

GRANDFATHER'S PRAYER FOR TODAY.
Thank you my Creator for allowing me to be human, but in doing so helps me realise I am!

TATANKA OYATE
THE BISON NATION/MAN
Attainment.
In Lakota tradition the ninth Great Mystery is the creation of Humankind on earth. Tatanka is the Lakota name given to the Bison or Buffalo. But the name does not truly convey the true spiritual significance attached to the Buffalo. The ancient name Pte′ meant "the people", in harmony, "realising the highest form." Tatanka Pte′, "the people of the buffalo (bison)"signifies the interrelationship of the bison with the people who used every part of the great beast for sustenance and survival
The White Buffalo Calf Woman, Pte san Wi, is the prophet who came to teach the sacred ways to the people. Her gifts of the Sacred Pipe and its ceremony are also derived from the spiritual energy of the buffalo.
The sacred chant and song says "A Bison nation is walking, A Bison nation is walking…. I give you this beautiful earth, and upon it you shall live and multiply. I give you the Sacred Pipe, and with it you shall come to the centre of the earth. All that you ask will be given to you."
TATANKA OYATE'S Message
I am here with you: Spirit of the Bison Nation, Spirit of the creation of Humanity. I saw fit to put upon the Earth one who would live different from his brothers and sisters, yet not; one who would join together the spirit of all beings, yet remain intact. I am present in this day among you. Do not deny me for I seek recognition from you. I am the very essence of animal/ human kinship. I am that, Aho Mitakuye Oyasin (to all my Relations).
REFLECTION and GUIDANCE.
It is time to give yourself the credit you deserve for being human. Through past actions and faith you are where you are today. You are always growing into something carrying with you the talents and gifts you have been given and learnt. Acknowledging this allows you attain your highest goals on both a spiritual and physical level. But never forget to give thanks for all you have attained as well as congratulating yourself for a job well done. You are where you are through patience and perseverance, even though you may not realise it.
Maybe you have not yet achieved the fruits of your labour. Just use all your resources, gifts and skills more fully. Keep the faith and be patient-- success is on the way. There is so much for all us to accomplish in our lives, and it is all there, waiting for us, one step at a time.

GRANDFATHER PETER

(Tread softly on the Earth Mother)

Grandfather's Prayer for Today

GRANDFATHER'S PRAYER FOR TODAY.
My Creator, teach me today to know the true meaning of compassion.

Do we really know what compassion is? Very often we get compassion mixed up with sympathy. Sympathy is often defined into getting into another's feelings to share their feelings. Compassion goes much further. I believe it is not so much in getting into another's feelings but to understand that we all have our own feelings and the sharing comes in the unconditional support we can give to each other in times of grief. This is much in evidence today with the needless slaughter of innocent people, especially the children, in the world today. The outgoing solidarity of grief and the support for those close to them in their grief is a good example of compassion.
The elders and wise religious leaders say one never really knows compassion unless one has suffered and sacrificed oneself for the good of all. One never can learn and understand what unconditional love really is unless one has suffered the lack of love.
Maybe we should start by loving ourselves more and being a bit more compassionate to ourselves. By stopping beating ourselves up we may find how to stop beating up on others.

May our tears of compassion be felt to all who need our unconditional love!

GRANDFATHER PETER

Skennen kenhak O:NEN! Let there be Peace NOW

Grandfather's Prayer for Today

GRANDFATHER'S PRAYER FOR TODAY.
Thank you my Creator for allowing me to be different, but may I always remember
"We are all one Tribe"

To most of us these words make logical sense. When we look at our brothers and sisters of the human family we are pretty well the same. We are born with two arms and two legs, we all have a head on our shoulders. We all need to eat and go to the toilet. We all also have part of the Great Spirit within us. Maybe it is this sameness that gets us into trouble and we tend to take it for granted.
In this world we seem to concentrate on the differences we perceive, which lead to separation. We are all very quick to be judgmental about the differences, be it religious beliefs, cultural background, language, ethnic origin, and the colour of ones skin.
The old ones gave honour to the differences in each of us. When they sat in circle they acknowledged each of us came from the same source, but each person saw every situation from a different perspective. By giving honour to everyone's point of view and there being a right to have a variety of opinions, everything could be discussed, resulting invariably in the right decision that benefited the whole.
Next time we are quick to voice an opinion or judge another maybe we should imagine ourselves in that person's shoes and try to see the picture as they see it.
We may see we are pretty much the same after all!

GRANDFATHER PETER
(Tread softly on the Earth Mother)

Grandfather's Prayer for Today

GRANDFATHER'S PRAYER FOR TODAY.
Giver of Life, help me use reason to bring righteousness and justice into my life and all I do.


An Iroquois Saying
Peace is not only the opposite of war; it is not only the time in-between wars.... Peace is more. It is the Law of life. It is when we conduct ourselves righteously and between every single being, justice reigns.

Righteousness is a shared ideology of people putting their minds and emotions in harmony with the flow of the universe and the intentions of the Creator.It demands all thoughts of prejudice, privilege or superiority be swept away and to recognise that that creation is intended for all equally, even the animals, birds, trees and insects. The World does not belong to us humans but is the property of the Creator. Everything we have, profess to own, create, or give away does not belong to us but belongs to all that is, The Creator.
Reason is the ability for the human mind to make righteous decisions about complicated issues. We were given the power of reason in order that we may settle any differences without the use of force. Force should be used as an absolute last resort and only as a defence against the certain use of force. All humans whose minds are healthy desire peace, and should make every effort to maintain it. Using the principles of righteousness is a spark within each of us which society as a whole must encourage and nurture that it may grow. Reason is seen as the skill which humans must be encouraged to acquire in order that the objectives of justice may be attained and no one's rights abused.
GRANDFATHER PETER

(Tread softly on the Earth Mother)

Grandfather's Prayer for Today

GRANDFATHER'S PRAYER FOR TODAY.
I closed my eyes today, and in the silence, found you waiting there for me. Thank you My Creator for waiting.

Our eyes can only see our beliefs. Our beliefs cause us to make assumptions, draw conclusions and cause confusion. Our five senses are very limiting. The Creator has a way of allowing us to see or know the spiritual world. This is called the Sixth Sense. The Sixth Sense is like a radar system; our personal radar system. It will help us "see" opportunities and help us avoid disaster. This Sixth Sense is a direct connection to the Creator. We must learn to listen to it. We must learn to trust it. We must learn to act on it even if our head says differently. We must learn to look at things through our spiritual eyes, for they are also the eyes of the Great One.
BE STILL, CLOSE YOUR EYES, AND SEE FROM YOUR HEART, AND YOU WILL SEE YOUR TRUTH!

GRANDFATHER PETER

Skennen kenhak O:NEN! Let there be Peace NOW

Grandfather's Prayer for Today

GRANDFATHER'S PRAYER FOR TODAY.

Oh Great One, help me to great each day with a smile but more important to find the time to smile at myself.

"Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see."- Mark Twain

Grandfather's Prayer for Today

GRANDFATHER'S PRAYER FOR TODAY

My Creator, may I always remember that you will only present me with situations I am capable of handling at any one time.
If I find any situation hard to handle, may I always remember the wise words
“Ask and it shall be given”
“Seek and you will find”

This is courage… to bear unflinchingly what heaven sends
Euripedes

GRANDFATHER PETER

Skennen kenhak O:NEN! Let there be Peace NOW

Grandfather's Prayer for Today

GRANDFATHER'S PRAYER FOR TODAY

A prayer for the New Year

My Creator, hear my prayer! I ask that whenever the leaders of the world's peoples confer together to make decisions that effect us all, that they use their power wisely. May they always remember:
'What goes around, comes around'

Wisdom of the Circle
I cannot help but wonder where all the people are who were so supportive of the original teachings. I think the shift in the energy of how and what was taught has changed so and many are disillusioned from it. All things are changing in this world so fast we all need to keep our eyes focused on the outcome and what it will do to affect the future. Those people who cannot walk into the next world without control and material issues will not be able to function for the good of all. People of competitive nature will not be able to control or use mind strategy to control others to do there bidding.
The teachings are for all the people and are there to share so we need to continue to do this. Community is what will come out of all of this work and change. People will learn that in order to be accepted they must first earn the right to that and cannot walk on the backs of others to obtain power. People are more aware of the issues that motivate the greedy and will make a protection of energy to keep this sort of negative energy from harming their circle. It will take strong leaders and ones not afraid to confront others and sit and talk these issues out. People will be asking to discuss their personal issues and to make peace within the hoop of community in order to survive. The talking sticks will be used for this and four mediators will sit in council. A consensus will be reached and the issue will then be dismissed never to be brought up again in council. If this is not agreed on by all then the one who cannot live with this will have a choice to leave or conform for the good of the circle.
This is the way to keep a strong and whole circle. All it takes is a person, who is running their issues and draining energy from the circle for there own use and not as a healing, to destroy the work of many who have agreed to live in harmony.

GRANDFATHER PETER(Tread softly on the Earth Mother)